WB Download - Episode 19 Phantom Sound - Tommy Brand
09/26/23 • 53 min
Jeff spends some time on today’s podcast with Tommy Brand, the owner of Phantom Sound; a Wieland Builders trusted trade partner used on our custom homes. Tommy shares the history of Phantom Sound and explains the range of options and products offered to homeowners and businesses. They include a full service of the following: low voltage audio and speakers hidden in rooms of your home and outdoor living areas (even in outdoor flower pots!) video, home theaters, security systems, motorized blinds/shades, bug screens and smart lighting.
Tommy explains the term “whole house automation” and looks at the differences between the smart home brands Control4, Elon, Sonos and the up and coming Josh, that keeps your data private. Many of the applications have easy control panels that are integrated with your HVAC, security system, smart appliances, blinds and lights.
Jeff and Tommy talk about how theater rooms are not in as high demand as in the past and that surround sound in larger open great rooms, lower levels and outdoor living spaces are frequently requested by clients. Tommy reviews the process he follows with a Wieland Builders customer interested in architecturally hidden speaker systems and the trends that are coming in the next 5 years.
The Home Builders Association (HBA) plays an important role for both Tommy and Jeff. Tommy is very active in the HBA building relationships and developing future new business opportunities. He explains his involvement with CEDIA group, a custom integrators peer group that shares their business knowledge with each other on a regular basis.
Visit the Phantom Sound showroom in downtown Mason or www.phantomsound.com
Email Jeff your comments, questions, topic requests or be a guest on The WB Download.
See Wieland Builders custom home gallery www.wielandbuilders.com
See podcast behind the scenes photos
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Houzz or Pinterest
Jeff spends some time on today’s podcast with Tommy Brand, the owner of Phantom Sound; a Wieland Builders trusted trade partner used on our custom homes. Tommy shares the history of Phantom Sound and explains the range of options and products offered to homeowners and businesses. They include a full service of the following: low voltage audio and speakers hidden in rooms of your home and outdoor living areas (even in outdoor flower pots!) video, home theaters, security systems, motorized blinds/shades, bug screens and smart lighting.
Tommy explains the term “whole house automation” and looks at the differences between the smart home brands Control4, Elon, Sonos and the up and coming Josh, that keeps your data private. Many of the applications have easy control panels that are integrated with your HVAC, security system, smart appliances, blinds and lights.
Jeff and Tommy talk about how theater rooms are not in as high demand as in the past and that surround sound in larger open great rooms, lower levels and outdoor living spaces are frequently requested by clients. Tommy reviews the process he follows with a Wieland Builders customer interested in architecturally hidden speaker systems and the trends that are coming in the next 5 years.
The Home Builders Association (HBA) plays an important role for both Tommy and Jeff. Tommy is very active in the HBA building relationships and developing future new business opportunities. He explains his involvement with CEDIA group, a custom integrators peer group that shares their business knowledge with each other on a regular basis.
Visit the Phantom Sound showroom in downtown Mason or www.phantomsound.com
Email Jeff your comments, questions, topic requests or be a guest on The WB Download.
See Wieland Builders custom home gallery www.wielandbuilders.com
See podcast behind the scenes photos
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Houzz or Pinterest
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WB Download - Episode 18 Nathan Madden with Pella Windows and Doors
Today’s guest is Nathan Madden, General Manager of trade and commercial (Dayton,OH to Carlisle, Ky) for Pella Windows and Doors. Nathan is also very involved in the HBA (Home Builders Association) in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Both Jeff and Nathan are passionate about getting kids involved in having careers in construction. Nathan discusses his involvement in both the Cincinnati HBA and Northern Kentucky HBA and their programs for kids to get involved in the trades. Cincinnati HBA has Careers is Construction and Northern Kentucky HBA has The Enzweiler Building Institute. These programs provide opportunities and lay out the path for learning skills for a future career in the construction industry.
Nathan discusses Pella Window and Door’s company history, the local and national levels and what it means to him to work for a company that is huge but feels small with family values that is always striving to be innovative. He discusses what makes Pella great in the industry; every employee from the line to sales believes they are giving the best product to the end user. The product not only has high quality and performance, they provide great products at each level to meet the end user with the same quality and high performance.
They discuss some of the popular glass folding doors that are being used in homes recently that bring the outside in and the inside out in. Some have a 10ft opening or a whole wall that opens up.
Learn what makes a great window withstand the test of time, why Pella stands behind their products and only partners with builders like Wieland Builders. Both want to see the same high end quality product, attitude and respect the value in the materials used/received in their final delivery to a client that is expected. Together, both constantly strive to improve and move forward in the industry.
Stick around until the end to hear Jeff talk about his other Pella relationships with Jim Frey and Brett Howard.
Email Jeff your comments, questions, topic requests or be a guest on The WB Download.
See Wieland Builders custom home gallery www.wielandbuilders.com
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WB Download - Episode 20 - The 23 Must Haves When Building a Custom Home
Today Jeff has his dog Wilson visiting the studio while he discusses in detail the top 23 Custom Home Must Haves. Jeff explains how many of our clients want the must haves in their homes and how Wieland Builders elevates the design of their home with these luxury details. You can download the guide and follow along. The Wieland Builders team compiled a list of 23 Must-Haves used in their custom builds. Each photo is an actual home Wieland Builders has created, meaning these must-haves are from our experience crafting real custom homes for families in Southwest Ohio for over 65 years.
Here is the link to download The 23 Custom Home Luxury Must Haves
https://www.wielandbuilders.com/custom-home-luxury-must-haves/
Email Jeff your comments, questions, topic requests or be a guest on The WB Download.
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