About JIM SIDES

EKLEKTRIC FOUNDER & CEO

I have known Jim for most of my professional career and Jim is one of those rare individuals that leaves an impression on you. His knowledge, his devotion and his desire to do the best possible in whatever endeavor he undertakes is what we all strive to be – Jim IS. ln my work with Disney Imagineering, Signal Perfection Limited, Meyer Sound and now, international office for the world’s largest integration firm – Jim has been there to support and help me grow within each of those companies. He can do the same for you! That is the mission of EKLEKTRIC and even the name evokes his heart’s desire -eclectic, electric -he is all that. Very few people have been in the position that Jim has. His contacts with all levels of the entertainment industry and his deep inside view is what will continue his success – and yours!

 

 

 

George Douglas
Sr VP, Special Projects Group AVI-SPL
Dubai Office

EKLEKTRIC

...is the creation of one of the most experienced and well-respected executives in the global entertainment technology industry, Jim Sides.

A Northern California resident, Jim is a successful entrepreneur and businessman with over four decades of international experience in the entertainment industry. From working musician, sound engineer and producer to senior management roles in several of the industry’s greatest brands, he spent many years based in Europe and has worked in over 37 countries worldwide, co-founding two successful audio manufacturers along the way.

Through EKLEKTRIC, Jim and his select team of experts are available to provide international contacts, knowledge and skills to clients everywhere. They carry an energetic and unique mix of competencies to launch big ideas, negotiate production challenges and provide event management solutions. Their insights in the development of world-wide distribution and sales procedures, market analysis, and business acumen produce strategies for success that are second to none. Manufacturers, Distributors, Production Designers, Musicians, Technicians and Engineers can all benefit from Eklektric’s collective expertise.

"One of the most memorable times in my career occurred around 1995 when I was EVP of Apogee Sound. I was visiting Manhattan and meeting some clients and also to see a few shows. As I was walking around the theatre district passing theatre after theatre, it slowly dawned on me – almost every show featured Apogee as its main sound system. It was a very special moment for me and a validation of all Apogee's engineering and our entire team's hard work and dedication that culminated with such acceptance and use in this incredibly important market." - Jim Sides CEO

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM JIM SIDES' SERVICES?

SALES & MARKETING TEAMS

strategies to catapult you into bigger markets

MANUFACTURERS

technical creativity and a unique perspective

SOUND ENGINEERS

more exposure and opportunities to get you noticed

SOUND DESIGNERS

world-class industry connections in every arena

TECHNICAL EXPERTS

technical creativity and a unique perspective

WHAT DOES JIM SIDES DO?

Through Eklektric, Jim Sides offers “Strategic Business Services for the Global Music Industry”. In a word; he is the "Facilitator" - In addition to his own expertise, he brings in the most qualified associates on a project-by-project basis.

WHAT IS HIS BACKGROUND?

Jim Sides is a Musician

Thorough knowledge of the music industry and making the right strategic decisions to get noticed and become successful.

Jim Sides is a Technician

Highly proficient in the technical aspects of sound, video and lighting.

Jim Sides is an Entrepreneur

The expert in the manufacture and global marketing of high quality pro audio gear.

TIMELINE

March 2012 - March 2016

VUE Audiotechnik, LLC – Escondido, California

Co-Founder & Executive Vice President

January 2011 - February 2012

Meyer Sound Labs, Inc. –  Berkeley, California

Business Development Director, EXP Cinema

March 2006 - January 2011

Meyer Sound Labs GmbH.- Montabaur, Germany

CEO

August 2002 - March 2006

Meyer Sound Labs, Inc.- Berkeley, California

Western Regional Sales Manager

December 1998 - May 2002

NEXO USA, Inc.- San Rafael, California

President

December 1985 - December 1998

Apogee Sound, Inc.- Petaluma, California

Executive Vice President

April 1980 - December 1985

Freelance Production- Los Angeles, California

Technical Director/ Audio Engineer/ Multi-Image Specialist/ Large Format Video Projection

April 1972 - December 1985

Professional Musician

Drummer, Percussionist and Singer