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| Topic: | Getting into the biz... This thread has 7 replies. Displaying all posts. |
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| Post 1 made on Sunday December 28, 2003 at 14:31 |
meallen Founding Member |
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Hey folks,
I have been interested in home theater for a while and I am curious about getting into the business. I don't really want to start my own business at this time...I just want to work for someone doing installations and theater setups. However, besides setting up my own equipment...I have never done this professionally.
My question is...can I get trained somewhere. Will employers train people looking to get into the business?
Also, is there a distinct difference between companies that design theaters and installers? Do many companies do it all?
Any info, opinions or advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
Mike
Houston, Texas
This message was edited by meallen on 12/28/03 15:52.
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| Post 2 made on Sunday December 28, 2003 at 15:42 |
avdude Founding Member |
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AVDUDE
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| OP | Post 3 made on Sunday December 28, 2003 at 18:07 |
meallen Founding Member |
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avdude,
Thanks for the suggestions. Do you have any advice in terms of the best way to get started in the business?
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| Post 4 made on Monday December 29, 2003 at 12:15 |
mikeintx Long Time Member |
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Well, Mike....if you're willing to come to San Marcos, I could use some help from time to time.
OK really....check with businesses in Houston, and go straight to a manager, and tell them exactly what you posted here. There are enough in Houston that someone is probalby hiring. Just don't expect much pay while getting your feet wet. CEDIA is a GREAT source for training, but you either need to be a member, or work for a member. If you do go to work in this field, get as much training as you can. It will make you a better and more confident installer, and increase your pay as well. The next CEDIA training in Dallas is mid-May.
Good luck!!!
Mike Smith
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| OP | Post 5 made on Monday December 29, 2003 at 15:02 |
meallen Founding Member |
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Mike,
Thanks for your suggestions. I just sent you an email to the address on your profile.
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| Post 6 made on Monday December 29, 2003 at 15:27 |
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a quick word of advice... there are very good instllation companies in Houston, and there are very BAD installation comapines in Houston...
a good one is Media Design if you're into the large company thing...
a very BAD one is Texas Sound and Light
(taking a risk naming names? Nah.. what's that little bastard gonna do.. sue me? Bring it on!)
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| Post 7 made on Monday December 29, 2003 at 15:59 |
mikeintx Long Time Member |
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Mike,
The number one rule in business ethics is DO NOT make disparaging statements about you competition. I don't know if Ahl in this business, but if he (she)is, I would steer clear of someone who makes those kind of statements, even if another business may deserve it. Why stoop to that level and make yourseld look just as bad?
Mike Smith
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| OP | Post 8 made on Monday December 29, 2003 at 16:22 |
meallen Founding Member |
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Mike,
Thanks again for the advice.
I would almost rather go to work for a smaller company first...then move to a larger firm.
I looked at Media Design's website...they look pretty good.
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