SoundVision Audio Video Shades

SoundVision Podcast with Michelle Ferlauto

On this episode of “Simplifying Life Through Technology,” Mark and Andrew from SoundVision sit down with Michelle Ferlauto, our Chief Operating Officer at SoundVision.

As the COO, Michelle oversees virtually all departments at SoundVision and plays a vital role in the day to day logistics of the company. Michelle has filled several roles within SoundVision over time. We touch on her role in creating our Service Membership program and the marketing efforts that brought in a million dollars in business last year.

For over a decade, Michelle Ferlauto has been in the Charlotte Lake Norman smart home industry. Previously with Today’s Audio Video until 2013 and then until 2018 with Interactive Interiors. In understanding how important a good service and process foundation is to the core structure, Michelle has been very successful at cultivating relationships with manufacturers and suppliers while advocating on behalf of her clients best interests.

Michelle discovered her passion for small business’ early on after accepting a position on behalf of the Seattle Police Guild to convert their off-duty program into a non-profit business. She completed the small business administration and finance program at Green River College and most recently, Digital Marketing Sciences through UNC Charlotte. A native of both Coos Bay, Oregon and Palm Desert, California, Michelle has lived in the Lake Norman area since 2006.

Michelle’s background

Fun facts about Michelle:

  • She has two children – Joey, 24 and daughter Haille, 26.
  • Her first job was for the Desert Post newspaper as a high school student columnist for .13 a word.
  • Michelle founded the Lake Norman Transportation Safety Partnership in response to road safety concerns during toll road construction. She worked with the NCDOT to have over 11,000 dangerous seven pound lane markers removed from the I-77 construction zone.

Mark DiPietro – CEO and Founder

Mark DiPietro is CEO and managing partner of  SoundVision. He has been involved in the consumer electronics business since the late eighties.

Beginning his audio career in car stereo, he was a product specialist for Kenwood, a manufacturer’s rep for multiple lines in multiple states, before starting his own business.

Currently, Mark manages the visionary planning and business development for SoundVision.

In his free time, Mark is a dedicated father to four sons with his wife Kristen DiPietro.

He is a two time State Championship winning soccer coach for the Christ the King men’s varsity soccer team.

Mark also co-hosts the SoundVision Podcast Series Simplifying Life!

SoundVision Podcast with ProSource

Faith Marengo selling lighting fixtures!

SoundVision Podcast with ProSource Team

NEW incoming ProSource President Jim Pearce and Representative for the Southeast, Frank Marengo visited the SoundVision experience center for a special podcast. In the podcast, we learned about Jim’s aspirations for the buying group under his his tenure. Frank reveals that his secret weapon, is in fact his 9 year old daughter Faith, who outshines him on vendor visits. SoundVision has offered Faith a training position with the SoundVision design team, but her dad says she needs to graduate elementary school first.

SoundVision received the Southeast Dealer of the Year in April of this year and SoundVision owner, Mark DiPietro is a volunteer on the ProSource Education Committee. SoundVision is committed to the professional growth of our employees and product offerings. ProSource is a resource for training, product and peer development.

SoundVision is a Lake Norman based smart home technology, lighting, shading and security provider with a staff of both current and future seasoned industry veterans.

If you would like to visit our Mooresville showroom, please email us at info@svavnc.com or reach out by calling (704) 696-2792 ext. 1.

Listen to the full podcast on Apple or Spotify or by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2014609/11182227-simplifying-life-with-prosource.mp3?download=true

ProSource is a cooperative, member-governed, not-for-profit buying group representing more than 600+ custom integrators and specialty retailers. With annual sales of more than $6 billion, ProSource is the largest specialty and consumer-electronics merchandising group in the United States, which allows it to negotiate stronger programs with manufacturers, help independent dealers stay relevant to consumers, and keep the specialty A/V channel competitive.

SoundVision Podcast with ProSource Team Jim Pearce and Frank Marengo along with Mark DiPietro and Michelle Ferlauto of our team.

 

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ProSource President Jim Pearce with SoundVision team members (from left: Fredy Davila, Michelle Ferlauto, Jim Pearce, Mark DiPietro and Kristen DiPietro)

Learn more about ProSource:

https://www.prosourceinfo.com/

 

SoundVision Wins ProSource Award

SoundVision wins ProSource Award

On March 6, 2022 industry trade group ProSource named SoundVision, LLC Member of the Year for the Sourtheast division at the Caesar’s Palace Expo Forum in LasVegas, Nevada. On hand to receive the award were SoundVision owner, Mark DiPietro, his wife Kristen DiPietro, Zach Simpson Vice President of Design, Michelle Ferlauto, Vice President of Marketing and Project Manager Phil Harrington. SoundVision has been a partner with ProSource for over 5 years.

“Each member selected for this award is an innovator,” says Dave Workman, CEO and president of ProSource. “The award is based upon a member’s ability to meet or exceed the established criteria, including a member’s participation within the group, support of group brands, conducting business in a manner that stands as an example to other members, and selection for industry awards and recognition. We extend our heartiest congratulations to each of the 2021 Members of the Year, honor their ability to evolve and adapt to the rapid changes in technology and market trends, and applaud the investment they have made in their people to create a winning team.”

SoundVision Wins ProSource Award

“I am very impressed with the team that Mark DiPietro has put together at SoundVision,” says Frank Marengo, ProSource District Manager for the Southeast Region. “Their business model includes custom audio/video, shades, and now lighting fixture sales and design, and they focus on their direct relationship with the end user. I admire their focus on elevating their staff and always being positive, and the level of service they provide to their customers.”

Read more here: https://www.cepro.com/peopleplaces/prosource-honors-2021-members-of-year-integrators/

The award reflects the hard work by ALL SoundVision team members.  SoundVision was founded in 2011 my Mark DiPietro and has been serving the great Lake Norman community ever since. 

SERVICE

Clients can expect a response by noon the FOLLOWING BUSINESS day. For more IMMEDIATE support or if you are interested in a Service Membership to EXPEDITE service – PLEASE call (704) 696-2792 ext. (2) and leave a detailed message for our ON CALL Service Team. 

Custom Membership

Send us your contact info and we will contact you to discuss our custom membership option.