CE Pro named Ryan Herd of 1 Sound Choice its Pro of the Week. Ryan’s rule is simple: be the best, fix anything that is wrong, and do it right the first time. His wildest job turned a 3-car garage into a theater and game room.
Learn why his clients tend to use expletives to describe his company’s system installations. How would you use Twitter to describe what your company does (140 character limit)? We’re an all-encompassing, mind-blowing, creative audio & video installation company, dealing with the coolest thing on earth … technology. Oh, and we love our jobs. After you complete a project, what do you think your typical client tells his friend about the experience? “Holy s%$+, this is awesome!!! You have got to come over and see this … it’s so cool!” What one characteristic sets your company apart from other CE pros? Be the best. Make it perfect. We understand perfection does not exist, but that does not stop us from striving toward it. If you see something wrong, just fix it, and do it right the first time. What can CE pros learn from your company to make them think differently and run their business better? Stay small. Be flexible. Don’t compete with big-box stores; just use them for reference. What’s the wildest request you’ve ever had for an installation? Convert a three-car garage into a home theater. They had two three-car garages, one of which was attached to the house. They felt that it was a waste and wanted it transformed into a fun space for their four kids. We had to close up the garage door openings, move some of the supports so they did not obstruct the view and create a three-level room that turned out to be part theater and part game room. All in all, it was an awesome room, sounded good, looked good and won a award, too! What is your 3D strategy and do you think the technology will live up to the hype? I think it is interesting and fun, but it will be a while before it catches on. We are still trying to push the Blu-ray format, and still explaining why there are black bars showing on some DVDs on new TVs. I feel that the manufactures will need to overcome some serious roadblocks to make 3D work — special glasses, HDMI v1 (whatever; too many versions!), upgrading the TV (again!), and upgrading the DVD (again!). (Click Here to view the rest of this article on CEPro.com)Want help with the plan? See our smart home page.
What One Sound Choice clients say
The 1 Sound Choice staff was very easy to work with. Ryan, you understood our wants right from the beginning. Simplicity of installation and operation were just some of the reasons we chose 1 Sound Choice. You exceeded my expectations!
– Mr. & Mrs. Matia (1 Sound Choice client testimonials)
(We received) friendly, highly competent, quick and clean installation by 1 Sound Choice. The team followed up a few weeks after completion to ask if we were satisfied with our Media Room and Home Audio System. 1 Sound Choice is truly “top shelf” – they surpassed our expectations every step of the way.
– Mr. & Mrs. Blake (1 Sound Choice client testimonials)
Very efficient and professional. Knowledgeable of equipment and products suited for your space/home. Perfectionists at their job and get the task done in promised time.
– dmhajjar (Houzz review)
Ryan Herd questions
Who is Ryan Herd?
He is the founder of One Sound Choice, a home tech company in Northern New Jersey.
What sets his company apart?
Striving to be the best. If something is wrong, fix it, and do it right the first time.
What was his wildest job?
Turning a 3-car garage into a home theater and game room for a family with 4 kids.
What advice did he give other pros?
Stay small. Be flexible. Do not compete with big-box stores.
One Sound Choice, 8 Tilley Ave, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444. Call or text (973) 945-5275. We work in homes across Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Somerset, and Hunterdon counties. Written by Ryan Herd, founder of One Sound Choice.