HATTIESBURG, MS (03.30.23) – “The N&H Dealer Show is back and we can’t wait to see members of our dealer family lined up at the door this Saturday morning. We have more dealers signed up for this show than any of our past dealer shows. Our last show was 3 years ago and we are excited about seeing our dealers this Saturday.” Ricky Gibson related.
The doors open at 11AM when dealers can fill the aisles to see new products from over 30 top brands with special show special prices. A number of factory reps will be in the house to cover the product features and connect with dealers from across the territory. The famous catfish truck will pull up in the parking lot and lunch will be served at 1PM. The show officially wraps at 5PM. Sunday appointments can be scheduled.
Previous distributor shows this spring have been very well attended with excited dealers being very happy to see new products and connect with reps and other dealers.
Continuing Gibson shared some highlights to come. “Metra will be here showcasing new products under the company umbrella with Mike Demeter traveling from the Metra HQ in Holly Hill Fl. We will show the new JVC 1000z 1with 10.1” screen. PowerBass, with Jeff Falk National Sales Manager, will excite the dealers with their all inclusive OEM plug and play speakers which are fantastic and reduce dealer install times. KICKER will talk about their new products with Tech Marketing’s Rickie Holtzman in the house…also with JVC, Rydeen, PowerBass and Soundstream. DB Drive will hit on their hot motorcycle category lineup. Massive Audio has introduced their new single DIN with DSP onboard with Bob Anderson in the booth. AAMP has a broad lineup and will be displayed across several tables.”
Wayne Horton, Audio Solutions 49, related “I have been attending the N&H Dealer Show for years and am excited about heading south for this years show.”
Members of the N&H Dealer Family just finished a delicious catfish lunch at the 2018 Dealer Show with Ricky Gibson up front.
Concluding Gibson stated “It’s tax season time and our super show specials will add profit for dealers who take advantage of the specials. Dealers can take orders with them and have our specials in stock for Monday morning sales. The N&H team looks forward to seeing all this Saturday, April 1st.”
ITASCA, IL (03.29.23) – The 2023 Woofer Electronics Expo was our largest event to date! We had 350+ attendees with over 30 manufacturers present along with our local territory reps. There was an overwhelming response to the training seminars and many dealers noted that they loved the fact that they could learn from and interact with all of our vendors throughout the event.
Woofer Electronics utilized this attention grabbing graphic that packed a big message with Expo info when dealers scanned the QR Code.
We had two guest speakers. Ray Padilla from Media Tune and Steve Cote (Regional Sales Manager) from JVC finished off the evening with incredible speeches on the importance of marketing your business and properly managing inventory turns and relying on good distribution to bolster profitability.
The showroom area of the Midwest Conference Center was filled with displays and area for all to gather for networking and to catch-up with friends.
Sam Yoo in the KICKER booth with Tom Ebeling-Tree Associates and KICKER’s Carlos Jimenez and Lori Boyer (LtoR).
Steve Cote related to the 12volt Central Studios “It was great to connect with so many excited dealers. They were all looking for ways to connect with consumers and get them into their stores. That strategy is definitely a win for all. I also enjoyed and learned from the presentation by Ray Padilla from Media Tune.”
Nalaka Adikari from Orca pulled the winning ticket. The lucky winner of our Focal America sponsored Mini Cooper raffle was Zack Olson from Mobile Concepts in Mokena, IL. Pictured in the collage below is his GM, Justin Garcia.
ORCA’s Nalaka Adikari is flanked by Sam Yoo (L) and area Rep Max Falhmark-Midwest Sales Group in front of the Focal booth.
Marty Deane conducting a Cicada Audio sales meeting. Deane is newly onboard at Cicada Audio as Director of Sales.
We haven’t had an event in 4 years and we felt that our dealers’ time warranted an expo of this caliber. We wanted to show our appreciation to our dealers and vendors with more than a simple online event with giveaways…thus the Mini Cooper prize. Our dealers need to be in touch with vendors and potential new categories and we stressed the importance of continuing to innovate. Woofer Electronics and its partners are invested in the continued success of our dealers and the industry as a whole. We are looking forward to making next year’s event an even greater success.
This photo collage shows some hot demo side x sides on the Expo floor and images at the drawing for the Mini Cooper. Nalaka Adikari drew the winning ticket and Sam Yoo congratulates the winning retailer Mobile Concepts from Mokena, IL.
Territory reps present at the Woofer Electronics Expo included Comprehensive Brands, Heritage Marketing Solutions, Midwest Sales Group, Progressive, Tree & Associates and Virtual Marketing Consultants.
Sam Yoo contributed this article featuring the Woofer Electronics Expo 2023.
MESA, AZ (03.28.23) – The second annual MasterTech Expo, which took place on March 5-8, 2023 in Mesa, AZ, was an overwhelming success. Show organizer and founder, Bryan Schmitt, said “we grew the audience by a solid 30% and added more educational workshop sessions, more vendors and more skills contests. It’s really become a unique event like no other.” MasterTech Expo attracts attendees from broad aftermarket automotive disciplines including upholstery professionals, 12 volt technicians, fabricators, vehicle builders, automotive electricians and more. The event’s education tracks taught by renowned subject matter experts in their field offer a crossover of different skills and learning paths for attendees.
Education workshops are the cornerstone of MasterTech Expo and the 2023 event reached into a range of new areas, including coding Arduino controllers for custom lighting applications, metal shaping, TIG welding, DC electronics fundamentals, remote starter installation, custom radar/laser install and more. In post-event surveys, attendees rated the overall knowledge of the instructors and expertise in the subject matter a 9.1 out of 10. About half of the instructors returned from last year’s event, with the other half being new to the Expo. In all cases, the workshops contained all new content so attendees from a prior year need not worry about seeing the same presentation. “We are proud that our expert instructors take the time and effort to develop curated presentations that they share with attendees throughout their education workshops at MasterTech Expo” remarked Schmitt.
The skills competitions included the Rockford Fosgate-sponsored build off, the Clean Wire Challenge with Dean and Fernando as well as the VIPER security challenge. Pictured on the Mesa Amphitheater stage are all competitors, the organizer(s) and emcee.
A unique highlight at MasterTech Expo are the skills contests. This year, the Rockford Fosgate-sponsored build off competition ran with four three-person teams competing and a new clean wire challenge, overseen by Dean and Fernando of 5 Star Car Stereo, allowed eight individual participants to compete with their wiring layout and design skills to for a grand prize. There were also skills contests for the Viper security challenge and light off contest, which added to the excitement. “The skills contests are an effective methods to both show techniques and demonstrate how to think in a production mindset while still exercising the creativity and individual skills each team member brings to their contest” adds Schmitt. Surveys indicated that nearly 80% of attendees watched one or more of the skills contests.
This amazing set up was created to showcase the creative and exacting fabrication of this project in the ARC AUDIO display area.
Both attendees and exhibitors are served morning coffee/pastries, a buffet lunch as well as a catered dinner on the outdoor plaza. “We want every person attending MasterTech Expo to maximize their time with us by not having to leave campus for meals if they would rather not do so” explains Schmitt. This added value is a signature component of most professional-level conferences and group learning events.
Additional highlights of MasterTech Expo 2023 included Chip Foose as a special guest speaker. Accompanied by the build team on stage, Foose did a live rendering of the 1964 Impala that was on the final Overhaulin TV episode. Additionally, a state of the industry keynote was presented by Aron Demers, SVP of VOXX Electronics.
The dates for MasterTech Expo 2024 are set! The event will take place March 3-6, 2024 at the same venue, the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, AZ. Mesa Mayor John Giles informed attendees at the welcome reception at the Mesa amphitheater on Sunday evening March 5 that MasterTech Expo is now the third largest event at the convention center. Look for even more exciting details about the 2024 event later this summer.
Watch for more detailed information on MasterTech Expo 2024 at the official event website, MasterTechExpo.com. The site includes workshop descriptions, hotel information, event schedule, cost to attend and so much more. Information about the 2024 event is coming soon! Interested first-time attendees and exhibitors can contact info@mastertechexpo.com for more information as well as get on the mailing list for updates.
LITTLE ROCK, AR (03.27.23) – The KICKER AMA ArenaCross 14-City Series rolled into the Barton Coliseum on Friday March 24th. Arch Street Audio, a strong KICKER dealer in Little Rock, was in the house with owner Rocky Carter and JC Bradburg. The Arch Street Audio team connected with attendees throughout the evening.
“It was terrific to have the Arch Street Audio crew at the event and in the KICKER booth in the lobby. They really know their stuff when it comes to seeing all the opportunities for consumers to install KICKER gear in their rides.” Lorin Morrell, who orchestrates the KICKER AMA Arenacross Series events, related.
Rocky Carter (L) and JC Bradburg from Little Rock based Arch Street Audio flank Lorin Morrell in the KICKER booth in the Barlow Coliseum lobby.
The KICKER booth was in the lobby area and virtually everyone attending the event had to pass by and see the selection of products displayed on the tables. Arch Street Audio placed a large company banner on the back wall in the booth to put the company’s brand in front of enthusiasts attending the event.
Brad Ganz, KICKER Sales Manager for the territory, was in the booth with his wife and 3 children…who are triplets. Rocky Carter offered “It was super to see Brad and his family drive to Little Rock to work in the booth. While in the booth he learned firsthand what enthusiasts are looking for when they come into our store. He saw that UTVs, marine, bikes and pickups owners are our customers in the area.”
Brad Ganz, KICKER Regional Manager, traveled with his wife and triplets to attend the event. Rocky Carter and JC Bradburg from Arch Street Audio are on the right
KICKER KMX athlete Jerald LaRue (2nd L) and Monster Jam Freestyle Team members came to the booth and are with Rocky Carter (L) and Lorin Morrell (2nd R).
Continuing Carter stated “We also saw several attendees brought their 14 to 16 yearolds to see about gear for their future rides. JC spent time with them and connected with those future customers. We gave out a large box of our T-shirts plus company stickers and business cards. We are certainly ready to participate in a future event with KICKER.”
A very busy Pit Party got the action started very shortly after the doors opened. Attendees walked the track and had an opportunity to meet the riders and check out the motorcycles they would be riding around the track and flying high over the mounds. As soon as riders left the starting gate the track was red hot as riders and attendees were Livin’ Loud.
Kyle Peters flying high and taking the checkered flag in this amazing @arenacross image.
The lucky fan who caught the KICKER T-shirt with the Bullfrog certificate carried her young son to pick up the prize from Ricky Carter and Lorin Morrell (R).
Morrell added “Once again the stands were filled with enthusiasts who were excited to see the riders circle the track and cheered when the riders flew high off the track mounds. In addition to the action on the track wrapped KICKER T-shirts were tossed into the crowd during race breaks and track maintenance periods. A special KICKER T had a certificate wrapped inside for a KICKER BullFrog prize to be picked up at the KICKER display in the lobby. The lucky lady who caught the KICKER T with the certificate carried her young son to the booth and was smiling from ear-to-ear when she saw her prize. Rocky and I placed the Bullfrong in her hands. We told her she would be Livin’Loud with KICKER.”
The challenging track at the Barton Coliseum was set for riders.
Crowd members also participated in flag-waving sessions as Wes Kain was on the PA system exciting members of the crowd to wave checkered flags for a chance to win KICKER Lifestyle products. All the winners smiled with Kicker prizes in their hands.
For the last 5 AMA KICKER ArenaCross events a KICKER dealer from the area was under the KICKER tent in the lobby and connected with attendees. Those 4 dealers-MB Customs 303 in Denver, Tunes and Tint in Amarillo, Expert Customs in Tulsa, Star City 12Volt in Salem joined Arch Street Audio to create traffic in their stores that will stimulate future business and make the cash register ring.
The 2023 AMA KICKER ArenaCross in Little Rock AR on Friday, March 24th wrapped the very successful 14-City Series that saw enthusiasts Livin’Loud with KICKER.
SHREVEPORT LA (03.25.23) WTF…Win This Friday. Fabulous Auto Alarms won the KICKER prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 220 on Friday morning, March 24th.
The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is now spinning in Year 5.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 220th time on Friday morning March 24th. The Wheel landed on the KICKER space and the Fabulous Auto Alarms slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the wheel spin was also posted.
We reached out by telephone to the winning retailer in Passaic NJ. Owner Leo Delarosa answered the phone and was so happy to hear the news and a KICKER prize will be headed their way. He went on to say that it’s warm there and business is rocking.
Luis Duarte is all smiles with his Nakamichi prize in his Hialeah FL office.
Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.
12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, RDV Automotive, Kenwood, JVC, SD Lighting, Nakamichi, Aphpasonik and Maximum Power. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for the winning 12volt retailer.
Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK, Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME, Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA, Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA, California Sound in Fontana CA, Big Boyz Toyz in Florence SC, 740 Audio in Athens OH and 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL., High Quality Auto Sound, Lawrence MA, Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC, Zier Box in Dallas TX, Maximum in Manville NJ, Audio Car Stereo in Miami FL, Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO, Doren Car Stereo in Queens Village NY, Side-x-Side Audio in South Charleston WV, Sound Concept in Nanuet NY, Pda Road Gear in Littleton CO and A-Plus Audio and Tinting Newington CT, Audio Electronics in Indianapolis IN, Tint and Sound in Frederick MD, Tint World Wilmington DE, VIP Autoworks in Mentor OH, All Out Audio in Killeen TX, Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN, Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH, Clear Vibrations in Quakertown PA, The Outlaw Garage in Columbia TN, Xpert Car Audio in Layton UT, No Doubt Window Tint in Ardmore OK, San Diego Car Stereo in San Diego CA, Smart Audio in Lawrence MA, Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA, Audio Excellence in Orlando FL, Ultimate Sounds 1 in Wilmington NC, King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM. Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA, OD Car Audio in Pasco WA, Car Tunes on Line in Largo FL, INOV8 Audio in Houston TX, Kartel Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, Pro Auto Sound in Hialeah FL and Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME..
Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s the Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, March 31st.
MIRAMAR, FL (03.24.23) – JL Audio announced the launch of JL Audio Custom Shop at jlaudio.com. JL Audio Custom Shop provides customers and dealers a fast and fun way to personalize and order factory-customized M6 and M7 marine loudspeakers and subwoofers to match any desired aesthetic.
“Sonically, M6, and M7 coaxial speakers and subwoofers can be custom tuned to deliver incredibly high-quality audio in any open-air environment. With Custom Shop we’re taking the customized marine audio experience to another level by providing customers the ability to also dial in the looks of their M6 and M7 products without compromising performance or voiding warranties,” said Andy Oxenhorn, president at JL Audio.
Off-the-shelf JL Audio M6 and M7 marine speakers and subwoofers already look excellent, but JL Audio Custom Shop provides customers a way to personalize them to fit the exact look they’re after. To customize an M6 or M7 product, customers simply visit JL Audio Custom Shop online and select the speaker or subwoofer they’d like to customize. From there, they can change the JL Audio badge color, and pick from a variety of custom paint colors or patterns for the speaker grille and trim ring. For further customization, JL Audio M6 and M7 marine speakers and subwoofers can be optioned with Transflective RGB™ speaker cone illumination, which can be connected to an RGB controller for unlimited color options, or hard-wired to achieve one of seven color options.
Today, JL Audio Custom Shop allows customers to pick the following colors and patterns for speaker grille and trim ring: Gloss White, Warm White, Cream, Beige, Chrome, Silver, Titanium, Red, Blue, Gray Metallic, Anthracite, Satin Black and hydro-dipped Carbon Fiber. More colors and pattern options are to be added in the future.
JL Audio marine loudspeakers and subwoofers that are eligible for Custom Shop factory customization include:
M6 Loudspeakers: M6-650X – 6.5-inch marine coaxial speaker (with or without RGB illumination) M6-770X – 7.7-inch marine coaxial speaker (with or without RGB illumination) M6-880X – 8.8-inch marine coaxial speaker (with or without RGB illumination)
M6 Subwoofers: M6-8 – 8-inch infinite baffle or enclosed use marine subwoofers (with or without RGB illumination) M6-10 – 10-inch infinite baffle or enclosed use marine subwoofers (with or without RGB illumination)
M7 Subwoofers: M7-12 – 12-inch infinite baffle or enclosed use marine subwoofers (with or without RGB illumination)
All factory-customized Custom Shop M6 and M7 products carry the same warranty as their off-the-shelf counterparts and maintain the same durability to marine elements like saltwater and UV exposure.
Factory-customized M6 and M7 full-range speakers and subwoofers can be designed and ordered online today at www.jlaudio.com.
GASTONIA, NC (03.23.23) – The weekend event kicked off Saturday night with a St Patty’s Day Party featuring live music along with food and refreshments in the company’s facility in Gastonia. The Honky Tonk Duo, Gary Fletcher and Bobby Davis, played a set of country tunes as dealers enjoyed their tunes with plenty of refreshments. Plumbing issues did call for many to get creative.
David Holland
Sunday was the Dealer Show day with over two dozen brands represented in the showroom. There were over 200 delicious steak sandwiches from Chris Christoper’s grille and refreshments enjoyed as the show was in progress.
The Honky Tonk Duo Gary Fletcher and Bobby Davis playing at the St Patty’s Party.
Shiflet & Dickson’s VP and GM David Holland stated “This was one of our best shows in our 31 dealer show history. Many dealers told us they had not been able to go to a show in recent years to see the newest 12volt products. With DK Electronics motorcycle and DB Drive Jeep our customers heard what these brands sounded like in a real world setting.”
The showroom on Sunday afternoon.
Dan Klynstra demos the DK Electronics Harley loaded with Xpert-Euphoria gear.
Allison Parker, showing the MAXPRO Film line in the showroom, related “I had really meaning conversations with over 15 dealers about the upcoming window tint season. The green motorcycle outside during demos was so loud it set of my car alarm.” That green motorcyle was the DK Electronics Harley that Dan Klynstra loaded with Xpert-Euphoria products. The DB Drive Jeep added to the action outside.
Jeff Falk shows PowerBass OE Direct Fit speakers flanked by Joe Zelano (L) and Eric Parker from Elite Audio in Spartanburg SC.
Jason Proios demos a new Nakamichi receiver in this image from Mike Colundjia-MC Marketing.
Continuing Holland offered “We had trainings with certain vendors as well as having reps on the show floor to answer questions. We thank Lori Boyer-KICKER, Steve Cote-JVC, Jeff Falk-PowerBass, Phil Maeda-Rydeen, Dallas Lovelace-Metra brands, Allison Parker-MAXPRO Film, Ernie Welch-DB Drive brands, Dennis Montgomery-Tech Marketing and Mike Colundjia-MC Marketing-LinksWell and Nakamichi.
12volt brands to be showcased include Kicker, JVC Mobile, CRUX, Metra, DB Drive, Roadview, Jensen, AudioControl, Polk Audio, PowerBass, Nakamichi, Audio Enhancers, SD Lighting, XPERT, Maximum Power, Planet Audio, MAXPRO FILM, Rydeen and SoundStream.
Phil Maeda (2nd R) rolled the Rydeen demo van in from LA. David Maxon, Dennis Montgomery-Tech Marketing and David Holland are pictured (LtoR).
On Tuesday David Holland working to get dealer orders ready to ship in the Shiflet warehouse.
Concluding Holland stated “Our show was like having over 100 of our large family mmembers come into our facility for a large get together. We also had many of our vendors that offered us special discounts before and after the show to make our dealers more profitable on their sales floors. It was terrific to see all of our extended family members this past weekend..and we look forward to a super 2023.
On Monday and Tuesday, following the show, the Shiflet & Dickson team was busy pulling and shipping show orders. In fact on Tuesday there were 65 UPS shipments along with 2 freight trucks filled with pallets headed to dealers.”
PHOENIX, AZ (03.22.23) – CICADA AUDIO, now a Larry Frederick legacy company, is growing at a rapid pace and continues to disrupt the industry nationwide. To support our efforts, we are proud to announce the hiring of Marty Deane to the position of Director of Sales
The unstoppable growth on sales over the 15 months of the company’s history has demanded the new position taken by Marty Deane. As a retail shop owner for over 30 years, he brings extensive 12v experience and a unique perspective to our company.
Marty Deane hit the ground running as the new Cicada Director of Sales… conducting this Tuesday training at the Woofer Electronics Dealer Show in Northlake IL.
“Larry Frederick knew exactly what to look for when it came to putting together his dream team, and he did find them. Marty Deane is the latest to join. Selling systems that meet the customers’ highest demands and the limited space available with multiple options requires a seasoned professional, and we are thrilled to have it,” said Larry Vansickel, CICADA AUDIO’s CEO.
Marty Deane
“Working alongside my longtime friend and mentor in 12v was a dream come true,” said Marty Deane. “It is sad it was so short, but Larry Frederick spent many hours working with me on understanding his baby and how to successfully sell it”.
With over 40 new products slated for release this year, all part of the Larry Fredericks’s legacy product line, CICADA AUDIO is sure to remain the leading-edge brand in the US market.
BOCA RATON, FL (03.21.23) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, celebrated the achievements of its dynamic franchise owners, including the growing membership in the company’s Million Dollar Club, at the 2023 Tint World International Franchise Convention in Kissimmee, Florida, in February.
Tint World franchisees from the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates attended the 15th annual event, held Feb. 4-7 at the exclusive Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center.
“This tremendous event allows the Tint World family to connect every year and also demonstrates our commitment to grow the company and support the success of our franchisees,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “My goal is getting each Tint World location into our Million Dollar Club by generating a million dollars or more in annual revenue. Our conventions serve as an opportunity to inspire all of our franchisees and corporate team members, honoring those whose accomplishments and creativity have stood out in the last year.”
Nearly 30% of Tint World franchises are currently members of the company’s exclusive Million Dollar Club, earning at least $1 million in revenue in a calendar year. Thirteen franchises were recognized with Million Dollar Club awards at the event. Three others joined the Two Million Dollar Club and one achieved the elite Three Million Dollar Club status. Each Million Dollar Club franchisee was presented with a gold diamond ring.
In addition to celebrating Tint World’s unprecedented success the previous year, the 2023 Tint World International Franchise Convention served as a unique opportunity for franchisees to connect and network in person, gaining valuable insight into the industry through learning opportunities with industry experts and personal interactions with more than 40 of Tint World’s premium vendors and service partners.
The event was headlined by Bonfiglio’s annual state of the company address and keynote presentations by Myles Kovacs, founder of DUB Magazine and TIS Wheels, and Bryan Schmitt from Mobile Solutions Fabrication.
“In addition to offering franchisees powerful new tools and strategies to help them thrive in 2023 and beyond, the convention supports the family culture we’ve created at Tint World that is the foundation of all of our success as a brand over the last 15 years,” Bonfiglio said.
The following awards were presented at the 2023 Tint World International Franchise Convention:
Top Gun Franchise Award: Santiago and Dominica Rojas (Massapequa Park, New York)
Top Gun Multi Store Franchise Award: Tim and Stacy Kjaer (Medford, New York)
Franchise of the Year: Pete and Barbra Muller (Orlando-Longwood, Florida)
Franchise Ambassador of the Year Award (U.S): Alex and Myriam Guerrerro (El Paso, Texas)
Franchise Ambassador of the Year Award (Canada): Robert Lebovic (Pickering, Ontario)
Franchise Mentor of the Year Award: Brad Lloyd (Springfield, Pennsylvania); Ryan Klotz and Robert Kearney (Murietta, California)
Most Improved Franchise Award: Sean Jackson (Mooresville, North Carolina)
Rookie of the Year Award: Lauren Kruse (Kennesaw, Georgia)
Best Performing Franchise Award: Todd and Michelle Simms (Pinellas Park and Palm Harbor, Florida); Michael Richards and Dylan Thiel (Grapevine and Rowlett, Texas)
Outstanding Growth Award: Sam Jowkari (Missouri City, Texas); Mark Hamilton (Fort Myers, Florida)
Outstanding Multi-Store Growth Award: Danny Shenko (East Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
Brand Ambassador Vendor of the Year Award: AAMP Global
Manufacturing Vendor of the Year Award: Fellers
Million Dollar Club Stores: Jeff and Penny Rackley (The Colony, Texas); Randy and Austin Silver (Cary, North Carolina); Danny Shenko (East Fort Lauderdale, Florida); Pete and Barbra Muller (Orlando-Longwood, Florida); Gregory Alan (San Marcos, California); Tim and Stacy Kjaer (Riverhead, New York); Mark Eastland (Hutto, Texas); David Pelletier, Cameron Pelletier and Tyler Olinger (Jacksonville, North Carolina); Shahid Ali and Alexander Khiyayev (Smyrna, Georgia); Dee Patel (Chamblee, Georgia); Acey Light (Lubbock, Texas); Jason Hempel (Katy, Texas); Michael Halperin and Mike Rogers (Boca Raton, Florida)
Two Million Dollar Club Store: Michael Richards and Dylan Thiel (Grapevine, Texas); Jay Guan (San Diego); Tim and Stacy Kjaer (Medford, New York)
Three Million Dollar Club Store: Santiago and Dominica Rojas (Massapequa Park, New York)
5-Star Awards: David Roche (La Mesa, California); Michael Halperin and Mike Rogers (Boca Raton, Florida); Tom and Drew Nixon (Lexington, South Carolina); Sameer and Huma Khan (Houston); Randy and Austin Silver (Cary, North Carolina); Chad Bailey (Humble, Texas); Andy Rangel (Doral, Florida); Jeff Moolevliet (Coconut Creek, Florida); Mark Eastland (Hutto, Texas); Patrick McNiven (Hollywood, Florida); Cary Lopez (West Palm Beach, Florida); Austin Gurba (Olathe, Kansas); Danny Shenko (North Miami and Pompano Beach, Florida); John and Carole Anhalt (Webster, Texas); Roger Redmond (Chandler, Arizona); Jason Hempel (Katy, Texas); Shahid Ali and Alexander Khiyayev (Smyrna, Georgia); David Pelletier, Cameron Pelletier and Tyler Olinger (Jacksonville, North Carolina); Ronnie Davis (Newport News, Virginia); Nadeem Chawdhry (Austin, Texas); Jay Guan (San Diego); Scott Lemmon (Cumming, Georgia); Todd and Michelle Simms (Palm Harbor, Florida); Mark Hamilton (Fort Myers, Florida); Dee Patel (Chamblee, Georgia); Gregory Allan (San Marcos, California); Tim and Stacy Kjaer (Medford, New York); Rob Lebovic (Pickering, Ontario); Acey Light (Lubbock, Texas)
SALEM, VA (03.20.23) – The KICKER AMA ArenaCross 14-City Series rolled into the Salem Civic Center on Friday March 17th. Star City 12Volt, a strong KICKER dealer in Roanoke just 7 miles from Salem, was in the house with owner Hoyt Richardson and staff. The Star City 12volt team connected with attendees throughout the evening.
“It was terrific to have the Star City 12Volt team at the event and under the KICKER tent in the lobby. They really know their stuff when it comes to custom installations” Lorin Morrell, who orchestrates the KICKER AMA Arenacross Series events, related.
Hoyt Richardson (R) and Star City 12Volt team member connected with members of the crowd under the KICKER tent in the lobby.
Once again the Pit Party got the evening off to a fast start as attendees walked the track and met with riders.
The KICKER tent was in the lobby area and virtually everyone attending the event had to pass by and see the selection of products displayed on the tables. Star City 12Volt placed a company banner on the back wall under the tent to put the company’s brand in front of enthusiasts attending the event.
A very busy Pit Party got the action started very shortly after the doors opened. Attendees walked the track and had an opportunity to meet the riders and check out the motorcycles they would be riding around the track and flying high over the mounds. As soon as riders left the starting gate the track was red hot as riders and attendees were Livin’ Loud.
The KICKER T-Shirt toss certificate landed in this young enthusiast’s hands and he made a beeline to the booth to pick up his Bullfrog prize. Star City 12Volt owner Hoyt Richardson is on the left as Lorin is set to hand over the Bullfrog prize.
This rider is set to launch off a mound and circle the track.
Morrell added “Once again the stands were filled with enthusiasts who were excited to see the riders circle the track and cheered when the riders flew high off the track mounds. In addition to the action on the track wrapped KICKER T-shirts were tossed into the crowd during race breaks and track maintenance periods. A special KICKER T had a certificate wrapped inside for a KICKER BullFrog prize to be picked up at the KICKER display in the lobby. The young man who caught the KICKER T with the certificate made a beeline to the booth and was smiling from ear-to-ear. Hoyt and I placed the Bullfrong in his hands and he said he could not to wait to get it playing. We told him he would be Livin’Loud with KICKER.”
Crowd members also participated in flag-waving sessions as Wes Kain was on the PA system exciting members of the crowd to wave checkered flags for a chance to win KICKER Lifestyle products. All the winners smiled with Kicker prizes in their hands.
For the last 4 AMA KICKER ArenaCross events a KICKER dealer from the area has been under the tent in the lobby and connected with attendees. Those 4 dealers-MB Customs 303 in Denver, Tunes and Tint in Amarillo, Expert Customs in Tulsa and Star City 12Volt in Salem created traffic in their stores that will make their cash registers ring and stimulate future business.
The next stop on the 2023 AMA KICKER ArenaCross 14-City Series is in Little Rock AR on Friday, March 24th
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