James Stout
Sunnyvale,CA
Summary
Driven entrepreneur and founder of The Integrated Lifestyle, specializing in residential audio/video solutions. Leveraged expertise in project management and client satisfaction to co-design a home entertainment showcase within Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets. Notable for creating accessible technology solutions for seniors and authoring influential articles in the home entertainment industry. Active in business owner networking group since 2014 to provide and receive referrals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
The Integrated Lifestyle
07.2008 - Current
- Creation of residential audio / video design, sales, and installation company to support my clients and those of of partner interior designers, remodeling professionals, cabinetry specialists. Many clients have upgraded multiple times.
- Provide concept to completion services including product recommendations and sales, showroom demonstrations, and project management.
- Provided post installation training and troubleshooting services.
- In 2012, co-designed a home entertainment showcase within leading custom cabinetry company, Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets. Most recent update June 2024
- Published articles in local interior design magazine.
- Active member in business owner networking group, Peninsula Executives Association since 2014.
Membership Sales Representative
Sunnyvale Chamber Of Commerce
07.2006 - 04.2008
- Met with current and prospective businesses to sell memberships and complimentary services.
- Worked with Chamber president to organize and execute monthly meetings at member business location.
- Used my presence at the chamber office to launch my next venture: The Integrated Lifestyle.
Education
No Degree - Mathematics / History
El Camino College
Torrance, CA06.1971
Skills
- Relentless pursuit of client satisfaction before and after project completion
- Create specialized solutions to aid senior citizens with hearing, visual, and tactile challenges
- Create and execute personalized "proof of concept" showroom demonstrations for prospective clients
- Created time lines and drawings for interior designers, cabinetry professionals, and remodeling professionals
- Published numerous articles on the "Art of Home Entertainment" in trade publications, numerous social media venues, and email campaigns
Timeline
Owner
The Integrated Lifestyle
07.2008 - Current
Membership Sales Representative
Sunnyvale Chamber Of Commerce
07.2006 - 04.2008
No Degree - Mathematics / History
El Camino College