--- title: RS&I Blog | Getting to Know RS&I description: Getting to Know RS&I | Your source for information on Authorized Dealership opportunities, programs, our services and more! image: https://blog.rsiinc.com/hubfs/layout/Custom%20modules/Blog-hero-bg.jpg --- - [About](https://www.rsiinc.com/home/about-rsi.asp) - Resources \> - [Training](https://www.rsiinc.com/home/training-courses.asp) - [EZ-Marketing](https://www.rsiinc.com/home/ez-marketing.asp) - [Marketing Portal](https://www.rsiinc.com/home/marketingportal.asp) - [Product Catalog](https://www.rsiinc.com/catalog/FullPageCatalog.asp) - [Order Products Online](https://www.rsiinc.com/OE/OE.asp) - [Branch Locations](https://www.rsiinc.com/home/about-rsi.asp#rsi_map) - [Careers](https://www.rsiinc.com/home/careers.asp) - [Contact Us](https://www.rsiinc.com/home/about-rsi.asp#contact-us) - Follow Us Online: - [RS&I Blog](https://blog.rsiinc.com) - [![Icons\_Blue\_Facebook](https://blog.rsiinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/template_assets/Icons_Blue_Facebook.png?width=40&height=40&name=Icons_Blue_Facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/rsidistributor) - [![Instagram](https://blog.rsiinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/template_assets/Icons_Blue_Instagram.png?width=40&height=40&name=Icons_Blue_Instagram.png)](https://www.instagram.com/rsidistributor) - [![LinkedIn](https://blog.rsiinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/template_assets/Icons_Blue_LinkedIn.png?width=40&height=40&name=Icons_Blue_LinkedIn.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/rs%26i) - [![Twitter/X](https://blog.rsiinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Twitter-X-icon_blue.png?width=40&height=40&name=Twitter-X-icon_blue.png)](https://twitter.com/rsidistributor) - [![YouTube](https://blog.rsiinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/YouTube-icon_blue.png?width=40&height=40&name=YouTube-icon_blue.png)](https://www.youtube.com/@rsi6429) - [Log In](https://www.rsiinc.com/home.asp) - Follow Us Online: - [RS&I Blog](https://blog.rsiinc.com) - [![Icons\_Blue\_Facebook](https://blog.rsiinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/template_assets/Icons_Blue_Facebook.png?width=40&height=40&name=Icons_Blue_Facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/rsidistributor) - [![Instagram](https://blog.rsiinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/template_assets/Icons_Blue_Instagram.png?width=40&height=40&name=Icons_Blue_Instagram.png)](https://www.instagram.com/rsidistributor) - [![LinkedIn](https://blog.rsiinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/template_assets/Icons_Blue_LinkedIn.png?width=40&height=40&name=Icons_Blue_LinkedIn.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/rs%26i) - [![Twitter/X](https://blog.rsiinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Twitter-X-icon_blue.png?width=40&height=40&name=Twitter-X-icon_blue.png)](https://twitter.com/rsidistributor) - [![YouTube](https://blog.rsiinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/YouTube-icon_blue.png?width=40&height=40&name=YouTube-icon_blue.png)](https://www.youtube.com/@rsi6429) [![RS&I Logo](https://blog.rsiinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Blog/RSI-logos/RSI-logo-white.png?width=100&height=70&name=RSI-logo-white.png)](https://www.rsiinc.com/home/index.asp) - [Log In](https://www.rsiinc.com/home.asp) ### Keep up with the industry, latest news, and insider tips. ## [The RS&I Dealer Download: Radio Isn't Dead](https://blog.rsiinc.com/the-rsi-dealer-download-radio-isnt-dead) WRITTEN BY: Michael Shiverdecker DATE: August 15, 2025 The Dealer Download, powered by RS&I – where independent dealers get the insights, strategies, and support they need to grow. Whether you’re in wireless, smart home security, internet, TV, or solar, this podcast brings you real-world stories, expert tips, and the tools to help your business thrive.  SHARE POST: [![Share on Facebook](https://blog.rsiinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/template_assets/Icons_Blue_Facebook.png?width=24&name=Icons_Blue_Facebook.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rsiinc.com%2Fthe-rsi-dealer-download-radio-isnt-dead%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://blog.rsiinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/template_assets/Icons_Blue_LinkedIn.png?width=24&name=Icons_Blue_LinkedIn.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rsiinc.com%2Fthe-rsi-dealer-download-radio-isnt-dead%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://blog.rsiinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/template_assets/Icons_Blue_Twitter.png?width=24&name=Icons_Blue_Twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rsiinc.com%2Fthe-rsi-dealer-download-radio-isnt-dead%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rsiinc.com%2Fthe-rsi-dealer-download-radio-isnt-dead%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=The%20RS%26I%20Dealer%20Download%3A%20Radio%20Isn%27t%20Dead) ## [SMARTER BUSINESS THAN BUYING A FRANCHISE](https://blog.rsiinc.com/smarter-business-than-buying-a-franchise) WRITTEN BY: Michael Mikolajczak DATE: October 7, 2024 Many entrepreneurs are drawn to the idea of buying a franchise when looking to start or expand a business. While franchises offer brand recognition and proven business models, they often come with extremely high upfront costs, strict operational guidelines, and ongoing fees. An often-overlooked alternative is becoming an Authorized Dealer for top brands, which gives you amazing benefits without the negative aspects of franchising.  SHARE POST: [![Share on Facebook](https://blog.rsiinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/template_assets/Icons_Blue_Facebook.png?width=24&name=Icons_Blue_Facebook.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rsiinc.com%2Fsmarter-business-than-buying-a-franchise%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://blog.rsiinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/template_assets/Icons_Blue_LinkedIn.png?width=24&name=Icons_Blue_LinkedIn.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rsiinc.com%2Fsmarter-business-than-buying-a-franchise%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://blog.rsiinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/template_assets/Icons_Blue_Twitter.png?width=24&name=Icons_Blue_Twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rsiinc.com%2Fsmarter-business-than-buying-a-franchise%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.rsiinc.com%2Fsmarter-business-than-buying-a-franchise%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=SMARTER%20BUSINESS%20THAN%20BUYING%20A%20FRANCHISE) ## [Why Is Fiber Better Than Cable/DSL?](https://blog.rsiinc.com/why-is-fiber-better-than-cable/dsl) WRITTEN BY: Luke Hammerland DATE: September 11, 2023 RS&I is Fiber HQ, and we enable our Authorized Dealers all across the country to sell the best services in their local market. But some consumers may ask, “Why Fiber, and why should I care?”. Here’s a quick rundown of what Fiber means for your customers, and the incredible selling opportunities available to you. 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Internet service is one of those, and we’re happy to provide a solution for every customer all across the US. 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Maybe you’re selling DISH and have a decent market carved out for yourself. Or perhaps you’re selling T-Mobile Home Internet with us and making that your sole focus. Or maybe you’re someone with an established business selling other products and wanting to grow. Our most successful dealers are those who sell a wide variety of products and services with us, and you can easily join that elite group to make yourself even more money than you are currently! 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