“Pete is an experienced manager with great International experience. If you are a company trying to expand your boundaries outside of the USA then he certainly can help you establish the right partners and strategy to achieve this goal.”

“What you quickly learn about Pete is that he is dedicated, hardworking, and has an infectious enthusiasm for his products and the custom installation industry as a whole that is rare in its intensity. A respected leader, his professionalism, charisma, and market knowledge have all contributed to his uncanny ability to build lasting relationships that have driven his sales success, particularly internationally, as he was instrumental in helping to build his brand globally.”

“Pete has an installer background combined with many years of experience in domestic and international sales and marketing. With this valuable knowledge he is perfectly prepared to support us with our individual business needs. He can always offer expert advice on market development, which is to the benefit of everybody involved. Pete is a gentleman and knows how to treat people and especially customers.”

“Pete is creative, aggressive, and a consummate professional and the results show ….”

“Having worked with Pete for a number of years he has proven to be a professional, reliable and involved sales manager. He has always been focused on objectives mutually agreed upon and never missed to develop a productive friendship among his business partners.”

“He’s as honest and hard-working as they come, and he doesn’t have a disingenuous bone in his body. He has always been a loyal champion of his company, his products, his customers and his colleagues. But he’s also firm and he expects results, whether that is from sales reps, PR firms … or publications like CE Pro.”

“My team and I have worked with Pete for several years. He had a direct positive effect on our business and he is a person I rank very high on the list of the many people I interact with in various businesses and markets.”

“Pete’s a consummate professional … He’s by far the best I’ve met at balancing the requirements of the job with establishing and growing a sincere personal relationship. That’s not to say he’s not talented: his sales management, diplomacy, and presenting skills are well-known…I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Pete in any sales/management/influencer role.”

“Pete has this amazing charisma and knows how to adapt to very different situations. We always admired how he was so natural at convincing his audience … His training classes were always very appreciated , fun and very educational; His contacts in our Industry are quite overwhelming and his marketing strategies have been very interesting and enriching for us, as well as being very successful.

A great multicultural and bilingual person, a real asset to any company who believe in the Power of personal relations in Business.”

“I have a tremendous amount of respect for Pete as a visionary leader and professional. Pete has amazing talents for marketing and branding; crafting a powerful and effective message. He really looks deep into “what” motivates the buyer and “why” they should buy your product. I have personally witnessed him put this into action in marketing and sales initiatives. He is also a very gifted public speaker and writer.”

“Pete is an International legend in the CE Industry, an awesome business professional and an incredible educator and trainer. Pete is a mentor to me and taught me many valuable lessons in my professional life. He is the international face of integrated systems products.”

“I have had the great pleasure to work closely with Pete Baker over the past decade. I have witnessed his talent and abilities in sales, marketing, and international business development. Pete has achieved success at everything he puts his mind to, and it does not happen by accident. He carefully works with his industry partners to define a strategic road map to success and then executes the plan with great precision.

Pete is a hardworking, intelligent, dedicated and forward-thinking leader who understands not only the complexity of the CI channel but also the dynamics of sales and marketing in the European markets. He is able to explain complex products and systems in a simple way by adapting his sales pitch to the customer’s specific situation and environment in any International market.”

“Pete Baker is a visionary business professional and master at International Sales. Although he resides in North America, he has global experience and Thinks BIG, from a worldwide perspective.

I have had the great pleasure to work closely with Pete Baker over the past decade. I have witnessed his talent and abilities in sales, marketing, and international business development. Pete has achieved success at everything he puts his mind to, and it does not happen by accident. He carefully works with his industry partners to define a strategic roadmap to success and then executes the plan with precision…”

“I have worked with and for Pete for several years and consider him one of my mentors.

Pete’s ability to build long term relationships, find new markets, grow the business and turn issues into opportunities are just a few of skills I admire Pete for. Mostly, I respect him for his leadership and ethics.

I would highly recommend Pete if you are looking to expand your business domestically or internationally.”

“…I would describe Pete Baker as the God Father of International Presentations. Always the charismatic orator, who skillfully captivates the audience.”

“… Pete is a hands-on, technical sales professional , with tremendous knowledge of our industry.

Pete’s international experience in the CI channel covering sales, marketing, business development and training were very instrumental in the success we achieved in the UK with the brands he represented.

Pete has delivered dozens of training courses for UK residential custom installers and is able to immediately “click” with our trade customers, because they quickly understand that he has lived in their shoes for decades.”

“Pete is possibly one of the most professional and energetic brand ambassadors I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He continually looks for ways to improve business and inspires at every opportunity… And a true gentleman.”

“As a magazine editor in the custom integration channel, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing Pete on numerous occasions over the years. He’s always been a consummate professional in every way. His knowledge of his field runs deep, and his attention to detail has always been strong. A conversation with Pete always leaves me with a smile on my face.”

“Pete is a global industry leader who focuses on driving business and profitability to his clients and to our entire Custom Installation industry. Pete is an energetic member of the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) as a Subject Matter Expert on residential controls & automation, as well as the consummate business development partner to our entire membership of Home Technology Professionals worldwide.”

“Pete Baker’s BIG Company works, only because of the combination of a unique approach AND the caliber of the individual taking it! Pete’s integrity, drive, market and product knowledge make BIG a sales arm that is extremely valuable to sales, customer support, and customer relationships. All the while remaining a cost effective alternative to “factory” sales staff in the international arena.”

“When you add Pete Baker and BIG to your team, you enhance your salesforce with an outstanding Salesperson and International ambassador for your brand. In addition, you will improve your marketing and training activities with exceptional skills that have been developed over 30+ years in the CE industry. BIG goes well beyond a traditional Sales Rep, by developing further interest in your brand and products through very effective marketing and training. BIG is truly a full service Business Development company at a great value!”

“If you want to grow your business in the international AV vertical, as a manufacturer, then look no further.

I’ve had the privilege of working with Pete over the last 4 years. I measure my success on the people I do business with, and Pete is a pivotal part if my journey. He is simply the most focused and strategic businessman I have had the pleasure of working with and he has formed and guided my personal journey in building out the next dominant player in the control space in South Africa.

Pete’s moto is Think BIG, and he takes that very seriously. I bought into his strategy, and it paid off. I’m grateful for my business relationship with Pete and I am even more grateful to call him my friend.”