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SoundVision Podcast with Vic and Amy Petrenko
SoundVision Podcast with Vic and Amy Petrenko
On Episode 4 of the SoundVision Podcast Series, we sit down with Vic and Amy Petrenko of the Petrenko Group with Sotheby’s International Realty.
Listen here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2014609/11043145
To reach out Vic and Amy click here:
https://vicandamypetrenko.premiersothebysrealty.com/
To learn more or request a SoundVision technical home inspections:
https://www.svavnc.com/contact-us/
This isn’t just a podcast with realtors! This is a podcast with actual American super heros. SoundVision Podcast with Vic and Amy Petrenko covers a variety of topics!
SoundVision was privleged to host Vic and Amy Petrenko of the The Pentrenko Group Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.
Looking for real estate information? Vic and Amy’s profile:
https://vicandamypetrenko.premiersothebysrealty.com/
Who are Vic and Amy?
- Otherwise known as BRIGADIER GENERAL PETRENKO, Vic Petrenko served the United States in the Army for 31 years
- Otherwise known as WINNER OF THE PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD, Amy Petrenko has been a gracious hostess and devoted public servant
- Since retiring from the military, this dynamic duo have teamed up to serve the North Carolina real estate market
Watch this:
2008 President George W. Bush 82nd Airborn Division Review at Fort Bragg with then Col. Vic Petrenko
https://www.wral.com/news/local/video/2927506/
Watch this:
Amy Petrenko to receive President’s Volunteer Service Award
“Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Amy Petrenko, an Army wife for 19 years. Petrenko has volunteered for the National Military Family Association for 11 years at Fort Bragg and other duty stations. …When soldiers are deployed, she has stepped up, helping spouses network and find resources for themselves and their children.”
https://www.wral.com/news/local/video/2924380/
Good Reads mentioned in the podcast:
The Go-Giver
https://thegogiver.com/
Check out SoundVision Podcast with Vic and Amy Petrenko and our other podcasts in the series on Apple and Spotify!
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.
SoundVision Gives Back
SoundVision Gives Back with IDS Society Narrow Passage Davidson
SoundVision gives back by sponsoring three show homes at The Preserve at Narrow Passage in Davidson. The event was organized by the Interior Design Society of Charlotte to benefit multiple local charities https://idscltshowhouse.com/charities/. SoundVision was involved from the prewire stages of wiring to completion. Each show home was sponsored by a different local builder. The builders included Southern Cottage Homes, Augusta Homes and Plattner Custom Builders. Although the home tours did not occurdue to COVID19, a fair amount of money was raised for several local charities.
The co-chairs of the 2020 IDS CLT Showhouse Organization are Starr Miller of Starr Miller Interior Design, Cornelius, and Audrey Clawson of Audrey Clawson Interiors, which has locations in Lake Norman and Connecticut.
This video endeavor will benefit Motor Racing Outreach, The Dale Jr. Foundation, The Hendrick Family Foundation and Operation Finally Home.
The Interior Design Society Charlotte Chapter partnered with three award-winning custom homebuilders: Ken Wrench of Augusta Homes Inc., Cornelius; Karl Plattner of Plattner Custom Builders in Davidson; and Chris Hoffman of Southern Cottage Corp. in Lake Norman.
The Interior Design Society (IDS) is an independent national organization comprised of more than 2,000 members. One of the country’s largest design organizations dedicated to serving the residential interior design industry, IDS embraces four core values including professionalism, community, influence and growth. The IDS National headquarters is located in High Point, NC, the world’s home furnishings capital. Founded in 1973 by the National Home Furnishings Association (NHFA) to support interior designers based within furniture stores, the Interior Design Society has long since expanded its focus to provide support to professional interior design entrepreneurs nationwide.
Read more about new construction projects https://www.svavnc.com/new-construction/
SoundVision and its’ industry vendors donated over $35,000 in equipment and services to the effort.
Security Mooresville Cornelius Davidson
How to get the best security in Mooresville Cornelius Davidson
Not just any company should install security, camera systems or even Nest doorbells.
Installation of security cameras or doorbells seem relatively harmless? Nest and Ring products are end user specific. Access to sensitive information is then, limited. Back ground checks and licensing of outside providers is crucial. These products will need passwords and access to the wifi.
For more information on security cameras : https://www.svavnc.com/security-camera-systems/
Licensing and why you should care
Fire and safety are categories of service that lend themselves to heavy liability and licensing requirements. These are LIFE SAFETY categories of service. Firms interested in providing security and fire alarm services must be licensed by the state of North Carolina. Two license categories REQUIRED are a Low Voltage license classification SP-AF-LV license in addition to an NC alarm license.
Requirements to obtain these licenses include:
- Relevant work experience certification
- Additional education with exams
- Verifiable references with notarized affidavits
- Federal and state background checks
- Meeting with an alarm system licensing investigator
- Approval of the actual NC Alarm Systems Licensing Board
Using a licensed provider is the best way to get security Mooresville Cornelius Davidson
Read specifications for obtaining licensing here
Requirements to renew an existing NC ALSB license:
- Completion of a 3 hour state approved CEU course (which included an exam).
- New fingerprints (every 2 years) at the local Police Department.
- State and sometimes Federal background check.
It is frustrating for us to see unlicensed contractors doing this work. In the event of catastrophe, homeowners (and their insurance companies) will wish they had hired a properly licensed and insured professional. Be careful of who you let into your home. Click here to check if your contractor is licensed for security with the state.