Everyone has a story to tell. Here’s why it’s important to share your lessons learned, challenges and perspectives with the industry. To do so, please fill out our survey. Words by Rosa Sophia For years, Mobile Electronics magazine has gathered feedback and shared stories and experiences of industry professionals. The goal? Helping everyone to grow—together. You can help, too, by ...

Asking questions is part of the journey, according to Trusted Tech Fernando Lopez, who encourages others to share knowledge and grow through connection. Words by Rosa Sophia This year’s Trusted Tech, Fernando “Nando” Lopez, worked various jobs before entering the mobile electronics industry. Lopez never finished school, he said. Although he hadn’t intended to get into 12-volt, he always enjoyed ...

October 27, 2026 — The Mobile Electronics Association will announce the finalists for the 2027 Mobile Electronics Industry Awards today at 5:00 PM Eastern. Every category will be revealed at once, across both the retail and non-retail sides of the industry: Distributors, Sales Rep Firms, Sales Reps, Vendors in eight product categories, Support Techs, Expeditors, Rookie, Trusted Tech, Sales Pros, ...

At KnowledgeFest Las Vegas, 2025 Retailer of the Year Traffic Jams Motorsports shared lessons learned in growing the business. Words by Rosa Sophia When it came time to open the show floor at KnowledgeFest Las Vegas this past February, Mobile Electronics Association President Chris Cook invited Yamil Widy of Buford, Ga.-based Traffic Jams Motorsports to cut the ribbon. Widy and ...

KnowledgeFest Las Vegas continues to demonstrate the industry’s determination to grow and thrive. Words by Rosa Sophia The 2026 Industry Awards took place in the Horseshoe Hotel at KnowledgeFest Las Vegas, where Chris Cook, president of Mobile Electronics Association, offered words of advice to retailers who might be struggling. He recommended choosing three things to focus on post-KnowledgeFest. “Think about ...

Never guess when it comes to pricing. Elias Ventura and Jason Kranitz discuss how retailers can charge with confidence. Words by Rosa Sophia At KnowledgeFest Las Vegas, Jason Kranitz of Major League Fab teamed up with Elias Ventura of HKI USA to present a class called “Bidding the Job for Maximum Profit: Stop Guessing, Start Winning.” The two pointed out ...

These top-tier sales pros, techs and rookies offer inspiration and encouragement, reminding industry professionals to stay true to their craft.    Words by Rosa Sophia Ron Venable, Traffic Jams Motorsports, Buford, Ga. With 17 years of experience, Ron Venable said he’s learned the value of consistency, connection and a willingness to grow. “I’ve discovered that my greatest strength is my ...

Overcoming integration challenges. Words by Cabe Sipes When I started in the car audio industry, things were much simpler. It wasn’t uncommon to go to an audio shop and find one or two installers who weren’t there for a career—just a normal job like fast food or retail while attending school. That’s because car audio was straight-forward when it came ...