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The Source of Inspiration In the latest issue of Mobile Electronics, industry professionals share stories of those who’ve inspired them most throughout their careers. Whether it’s guidance from a mentor or learning from peers, these stories remind us that success often comes from collaboration and support. Take Dalton Trainer, for example, who speaks about how his boss and mother, Kimberly Trainer, played a pivotal role in shaping his skills. For others like Ben Freeman, the influence came from observing the meticulous work of experts like Gary Bell, Matt Schaeffer, and more, pushing him to refine his craft. As Mike Hungerford puts it, inspiration comes from knowledge-sharing platforms like the Retail Leaders and Sales Pro calls, where experts come together to learn and grow. Dive into these stories and more by checking out the August/September 2024 issue of Mobile Electronics by commenting MAGAZINE below! Gain insights, get inspired, and be part of the community that drives innovation in mobile electronics. #KnowledgeFest #MobileElectronics #IndustryLeaders #Inspiration #Craftsmanship #Mentorship #LearningJourney #Innovation

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Baseball isn’t always the best sports analogy for the sales process within engineered materials used in #electronicsmanufacturing. However, at least on a given customer engagement/meeting/visit, one must routinely anticipate the next question, obstacle, objection, concern or unusual request. Put yourself in the Batter’s Box, with the Customer pitching (not how many commonly look at it). Sometimes we think a routine fastball is coming, and we get a splitter or change up. Seriously, what week goes by where it doesn’t happen? #sales #businesadevelopment #customerjourney #pcbfabrication

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Ever noticed that electronics tend to have higher return rates than other products? And it’s not just because they don’t work. ➡️ Sometimes it’s the complexity—customers get frustrated trying to set up or use the device. ➡️ Or it’s buyer's remorse—people rethink that shiny gadget purchase. ➡️ And then there’s poor user experience—products that don’t quite live up to expectations. The result? Frequent returns that eat into your margins—and to make it worse, if these items can’t be resold as new, your loss grows even bigger. This is more than just an inconvenience. It's a big financial hit that can drag down your business’s bottom line. But here’s the thing—you can turn this around. At Cali Resources, we specialize in reducing these return rates by improving your customer’s entire product journey. From product education and user-friendly instructions to enhanced customer support and feedback loops that identify pain points fast, we’ve got your back. The goal? Fewer returns, happier customers, and a healthier balance sheet for you. DM me “STRATEGY” if you’re ready to save money and keep those electronics out of the returns bin. Let’s talk! #Electronics #BusinessOwners #CustomerExperience #ReturnsManagement #Profitability #CaliResources #ReduceReturns #BusinessSolutions ------------------------------------------------------------ If you like my content... 🔔 Follow me and hit my bell for 3x weekly posts on IT, electronics, and reducing return rates!

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Vinpower participated in the CE Channel retail tradeshow this past week in Los Angeles, CA. While there, we had the greatest interest from those that viewed the first of its kind fully Apple iOS compatible 10Gbps iXflash Pro PSSD as well as the revolutionary multi-award winning iXCharger. The iXCharger allow users to provide up to 2TB of data storage and PD fast charging for their mobile phones, tablets, and most laptops. It allows a single device to replace multiple charging cubes and flash or SSD storage devices, creating the ultimate One for All product in a very compact and portable cube. Plus, the iXCharger allows users to maintain their digital content from all 3 types of portable devices on a single storage device, meaning that you never have to wonder where you saved that file, picture, movie, etc., as you can load them all to one device with separate folders maintaining the integrity of each set of files. Vinpower showed off the next major installment to our arsenal of digital storage related products with the iXflash Pro Portable SSD (PSSD). This newest edition is the first of its kind Enhanced 10Gbps Portable SSD (PSSD), using the iVP817 IC Chip, that’s compatible with Apple iOS devices supporting the iPhone iAP2. The PSSD offers super-fast Read/Write (R/W) data transfer speeds and is the first of its kind to provide Secure, High Powered, High-Speed backup and storage across all computing platforms, which includes the Apple iOS platform, as well as Android, PC, MacBook, Chromebook and more. Additionally, our original iXflash and the latest iXflash Cube also registered a number of positive inquiries, especially since we’re adding Android capabilities. The iXflash is the traveling hard drive with both a USB (Type A or C) and Lightning connection for your mobile phone or tablet. It can back up all your photos and videos, record video with an iPhone or iPad without using any of your iOS device’s memory, transfer files between your all your mobile devices and computers. You can even watch, listen, or work on files stored on the iXflash through your mobile devices, including some files that are not natively supported by Apple for iOS devices.

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Introducing #Lenovo EveryScale Design Architecture for WEKA storage! ✨ Discover how WEKA can meet stringent storage demands—and how to plan and implement this solution for maximum performance. To learn more, contact TenPlus Systems.

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Yet another example of why Spectrum matters. Check out the only Full Power Dynamic Spectrum fixtures from Scynce LED.

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Check out the latest DTS “Connected Car Entertainment Trends” report which explores the consumption of entertainment in the car with data on how U.S. consumers listen to audio, watch video and play games in-vehicle. According to the report: video use in the car grew 25% year-over-year; 46% of millennials/ 38% of Gen Z play games while in the car; AM/FM radio is most important when consumers are considering their next car purchase at 60%. Jeff Jury, Bob Dillon and I present more data and additional insight in an Automotive News webinar, available on-demand. Click here for our press release about the report: https://lnkd.in/eNfbb3aF Click here for the on-demand Automotive News webinar: https://lnkd.in/efgvCK2Y #Xperi #DTS #automotive #connectedcars #cars #automotivetechnology #automotiveindustry DTS, Inc. Xperi Inc.

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What does autumn mean for the consumer electronics industry? It signals the start of a vibrant season! As summer ends and the weather cools, people return from vacation. They begin to assess their needs and make shopping lists. Sales start rising in September, and they won’t slow down anytime soon. With events like Black Friday on the horizon, the shopping frenzy will only intensify leading up to Christmas. Retailers will welcome this surge since they typically make 30-60% of their annual sales during this period. However, all this excitement comes with challenges. The demand places increased pressure on the entire distribution chain. Businesses must ensure they have enough stock—often three times more than in the summer. Shippers can become overcrowded and face delays. Employees may need to put in overtime, and temporary workers often become essential. It's a demanding time for everyone in the industry. Yet, with thorough preparation, the outcome can be incredibly rewarding. Happy customers and impressive sales are within reach! A job well done makes all the hard work worthwhile. Btw. photo is from my town Dolní Kounice in autumn.

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Cedia Day 2 misnomers about video walls: Video walls run hot: well maybe our competitors SMD walls they lead with. Come see our 163” flip chip cob that needs (1) 15 amp outlet and runs cool to the touch. Plus our COB walls are less expensive than their inefficient, old tech SMD walls. Competitor “Our products are controllable”. Ok so you are saying the dealer has to write the control driver! Well, if you work with JVW, we already wrote the drivers for our dealers! All video walls are dimmable: While this is true, in residential you need to dim the wall for evening viewing. The problem is commercial spec walls don’t have power supplies capable of that and they buzz and hum. Also if the receiving card is wrong you cannot re-scale your color contrast and gamma to the lower nits rating! Theirs might be dimmable, but the image will be dull and washed out. We are service and solutions! Visit us tomorrow at booth 3520 and we’ll show you why we are the Experts of luxury residential walls, and everyone else is just copying us!

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Assisted sales are vital in the #CE market, especially with Circana's projected declines. Educating #consumers on ultra-large TVs, AI PCs, and tablets enhances understanding and boosts confidence. Personalized interactions increase conversion rates, highlight deals, and build trust, ensuring consumers see value beyond just the price. Mosaic North America is here to help you and your brands! #CESales #CustomerExperience #technology #markets #advertisingandmarketing #branding

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Four devices. Two form factors. More ways to simplify content distribution in enterprise, educational, hospitality, and retail projects. DM NAX Edge Devices are the easiest way to add audio-over-IP to any environment. Make these your first-round draft pick for the perfect audio experience in your space. 🏈 https://ow.ly/xwW650Rj96z

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Who says you cant have it all? This splitter is a game-changer for all your devices. 🙌🏼 #ChargingConvenience; #OrangameElectronics; #USBhubs; #DockingStations; #USBadapters

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Researching around looking for an optical solution? Learn about Melles Griot's XPLAN CCG Lens Series. https://lnkd.in/g-3quGK5

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As we dive into the 2024 holiday season, it feels like this year could set the stage for consumer confidence heading into 2025. With a shorter, pre-COVID-style shopping window between Black Friday and Christmas Eve, will we see shoppers embracing the holiday rush again? This condensed season might just spark some high-energy buying trends that are exciting to watch. Headphones are expected to be a big hit, especially open-ear styles that bring unique sound experiences. Consumers are ready to spend more in this category, likely leaning toward high-quality, versatile options that enhance their listening lives. Will shoppers prioritize open-ear options or stick with more traditional on-ear styles? And what features are driving interest this year—comfort, sound quality, or maybe even AI integration? As we gear up, retailers and brands have a huge opportunity to capture demand and build loyalty across generations. But how are you preparing to meet the holiday crowd? What tech gifts are you eyeing this year? Would love to hear your thoughts as we see how this season unfolds! Thanks Ian Hamilton for posting.

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