This week's show features our host Ron Callis interviewing Mark Cichowski, Founder and CEO of the Technology and Business Summits, from his home office in Aliso Viejo, CA. Mark is an industry veteran dating back to his start in 12-volt car audio in 1979. He was with Sonance when CEDIA was founded and in 2009 founded the Technology & Business Summit events that will be held in 10 cities in the USA in 2018. Recorded Live on March 28th, 2018 at 12:30pm EDT.

About Mark Cichowski

Mark has been in the industry since 1979. Started selling audio and video equipment before getting recruited by Sonance where he spent 6 years as International Sales Manager and became a founding member of CEDIA. He worked in top management positions for different companies in the industry and founded Clarity AV International, Inc back in 2002, which he still owns. 

In 2009, Mark founded the Technology & Business Summit events. These events are rep centric, which had not been done before. They are local, focused, education oriented events, highlighted with exhibits from some of the top manufacturers in the AV, Control & Technology industry.

Interview Recap

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Mark:

• Mark's background in the industry
• The importance of having a rep-centric industry summit
• More info about Technology & Businesses Summit events
• And more!