Automation Unplugged Podcast
211 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsAutomation Unplugged is a Facebook Live show recorded weekly with our host Ron Callis, Owner and CEO of the digital marketing agency, One Firefly. In each Automation Unplugged episode, Ron speaks with leading industry personalities and technology professionals to discuss all things business development, technology trends, and more. These interviews are designed to help our clients and members of the custom integration industry keep up-to-date with the latest news as well as learn from experts in the field.
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Automation Unplugged Episode #213 feat. Ed Gilmore, CEO and Founder of Gilmore’s Sound Advice, Inc.
June 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Ed Gilmore; Ed’s professional background in classical music A personal story from Ed and why his showroom was designed with such warmth A few celebrity stories including the work he did for Richard Gear and Cindy Crawford back in the 80’s and 90’s To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au213 SHOW NOTES In 1988 Edward Gilmore, a professional classical musician, be...
Automation Unplugged Episode #212 feat. Paul Bochner, CEO and Founder of Electronic Concepts
June 21, 2022 02:10 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Paul Bochner; Paul’s passion for motorcycle racing Merger and acquisition trends in the industry Marketing and video production for an integration firm to help it stand out Why producing video is so hard. To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au212 SHOW NOTES Paul has over 20 years of experience working in the A/V industry. He got his start as a technician in 2...
Automation Unplugged Episode #211 feat. Mike Abernathy, Director of Business Resources at NSCA
May 17, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 121 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Mike Abernathy; The many resources being provided by NSCA to its members The future of system integration and the emergence of the Super Integrator Creative solutions to the Av industries labor shortage To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au211 SHOW NOTES Mike has been part of the systems integration industry since 2001, when he started his career with NSCA as...
Automation Unplugged Episode #210 feat. Tobi Tungl, Vice President of Sales, North America at Epiphan Video
May 17, 2022 04:15 - 53 minutes - 123 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Tobi Tungl; How Tobi uses and leverages Twitter to connect with his industry The current state of UCC solutions in the Pro AV space The mind and body health of an ultra athlete The importance of building and curating your network To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au210 SHOW NOTES Tobi began his professional career in the IT world during the dot-com boom (an...
Automation Unplugged Episode #209 feat. Tomas Wing, Owner and GM of High Tech Solutions Panama
May 10, 2022 01:25 - 1 hour - 146 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Tomas Wing; Similarities running an integration business in Panama City, Panama to the States The power of networks and advisors in running and growing a business How Covid-19 has affected supply chain and inventory in Latin America To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au209 SHOW NOTES Tomas started in the audio business doing car audio systems around the late ...
Automation Unplugged Episode #208 feat. Chuck Breaux, Owner of Assurance AV Solutions, LLC
April 20, 2022 05:45 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Chuck Breaux; His experiences and lessons learned working with House of Worship Pro AV systems How to confront the current labor shortages and the challenges being faced with supply chain Operational challenges with design and accounting software platform rollouts To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au208 SHOW NOTES Chuck founded AAVS in 2015. With years of ex...
Automation Unplugged Episode #207 feat. Keith Harrison, Owner and Founder of Total Home Technologies
April 19, 2022 04:45 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Keith Harrison; Using the “Leasing” model in the AV industry and how it benefits clients and your business How customer service and building relationships can leave a lasting effect in a company. Why our industry needs to rethink integrators role in providing maintenance and ongoing support services To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au207 SHOW NOTES In 1992,...
Automation Unplugged Episode #206 feat. John Campbell, Owner and Director of Sales at HomeTroniX of Arkansas
April 17, 2022 20:05 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with John Campbell; The importance of creating a healthy culture How empowering your team can help with retention of talent and create a sense of trust within a team. The benefits of loving what you do professionally and personally To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au206 SHOW NOTES John was hired as the first employee when HomeTroniX was gearing up to open in 20...
Automation Unplugged Episode #205 feat. Travis Leo, Founder of Cinergy Professional Development Group
April 13, 2022 19:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Travis Leo; Cinergy and the professional alliance that it creates for integrators Challenges of running a business and how business owners can benefit from listening to the experience of others. Benefits of having a team-integrated business consultant and group facilitator To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au205 SHOW NOTES Travis is one of the Co-Founders of...
Automation Unplugged Episode #204 feat. Wade Stephens, Vice-president of sales at DeVance Electronic Lifestyles
April 05, 2022 05:10 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Wade Stephens; Techniques to successfully manage projects affected by supply chain issues How the Entrepreneurial Operating System can benefit a team and its development. How marketing helps drive referral sales To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au204 SHOW NOTES Wade Stephens began his career in the AV industry in 1993 with a small company named Best Buy. He...
Automation Unplugged Episode #203 feat. Blake Urmos, Founder of Low Voltage Nation
April 02, 2022 19:05 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Blake Urmos; How Low Voltage Nation became the largest online community for the low voltage industry The role of social media and the importance for businesses What is Web 3 and where it's headed for the near future The importance of video in social media platforms, and how it can be used to leverage your business To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au203 SHOW...
Automation Unplugged Episode #202 feat. Keith Esterly, Chief Learning Architect at HTSA
March 22, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Keith Esterly; HTSA’s mission and commitment to the ongoing education of their member dealers Different resources provided by HTSA, including Keith’s Relationship Science Program Different strategies and tactics used by a successful salesperson To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au202 SHOW NOTES Keith Esterly has over twenty years of experience as a salespers...
Automation Unplugged Episode #201 feat. Mike Sajecki, President and CEO at C&E Marketing and M.A.G Sales
February 28, 2022 01:20 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Mike Sajecki; The art and science of consultative selling The importance of a CRM and ERP system in tracking and managing a sales team What makes for a successful salesperson Potential challenges ahead in the economy To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au201 SHOW NOTES Mike began his career in the A.V. industry while installing car alarms in high school. Duri...
Automation Unplugged Episode #200 feat. Lee Travis, Owner of Wipliance LLC
February 04, 2022 07:25 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Lee Travis Update from Lee since the Feb 2020 recording of Automation Unplugged show #100 CES 2022 Update - Live from Vegas The importance of video in marketing Lessons learned from years in business To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au200 SHOW NOTES Lee Travis got his start with the custom integration industry through car audio and transitioned to full res...
Automation Unplugged Episode #199 feat. Ron Callis, CEO & Founder, and Taylor Whipple, VP of Operations & Finance, at One Firefly
January 31, 2022 04:30 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBHere are some of the topics Ron and Taylor had the opportunity to discuss during this episode 2021 Highlights from Automation Unplugged One Firefly’s achievements during 2021 Goals for 2022 and upcoming industry trends To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au199 SHOW NOTES Automation Unplugged is a live show recorded weekly, hosted by me, Ron Callis. In each Automation Unplugged episode, I speak with leading industry personali...
Automation Unplugged Episode #198 feat. Michael Libman, National Sales Director for DMF Lighting
January 21, 2022 22:15 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Michael Libman Why integrators should consider getting into the lighting fixture business How to choose the right manufacturer to partner with in your business How lighting will likely grow in significance within our industry To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au198 SHOW NOTES DMF Lighting is a lighting manufacturer that takes a creative approach to lighting ...
Automation Unplugged Episode #197 feat. George and Kassa Harrison, Owners and operators of Harrison Home Systems
January 07, 2022 07:45 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with George and Kassa Harrison How EOS, entrepreneurial operating system has made a positive impact on the company Vital Management and systematically reviewing financials with set goals The importance of marketing and original photography for an integration firm To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au197 SHOW NOTES George Harrison gained years of industry experienc...
Automation Unplugged Episode #196 feat. Brenna Basden, Content Writer and SEO Specialist at One Firefly
January 07, 2022 04:15 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Brenna Basden The role of a copywriter and their impact in marketing Trends in copywriting and SEO it’s role within a website SEO bad practices to avoid. Fitness trends and their health benefits To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au196 SHOW NOTES Brenna Basden graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Texas in 2014 with a Bachelor's in English L...
Automation Unplugged Episode #195 feat. Bill Simpkins, Founder & CEO of IGS Homeworks
December 29, 2021 02:40 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Bill Simpkins Customer focused marketing vs custom builder driven lead generation Working on international projects Potential industry changes in 2022 and how to plan for the new normal supply chain challenges After-sales service business model and how it relates to customer relations and happiness To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au195 SHOW NOTES Bill Sim...
Automation Unplugged Episode #194 feat. Ron Wanless Owner and Founder at Technology Design Associates
December 01, 2021 20:36 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Ron Wanless: Lessons learned over the 40 years in the CI industry How to build a business model to withstand economic recessions The importance of updating and communicating price changes The benefit of certifications and credentials in the CI space To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au194 SHOW NOTES Ron Wanless founded Technology Design Associates a smart h...
Automation Unplugged Episode #193 feat. Theo Tsavoussis CEO at Prometheus Systems
November 16, 2021 20:02 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Theo Tsavoussis: What is Bitcoin and how does it work How Bitcoin promotes the development of renewable energy sources Centralized vs Decentralized Blockchains The future of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au193 SHOW NOTES In 1997, Theo founded Prometheus Systems, an A.V. integration company that specializes in high-end ...
Automation Unplugged Episode #192 feat. Paul Starkey Partner at PrepTech and Aspire Liquidity Partners
November 04, 2021 11:27 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Paul Starkey: Aspire Liquidity Partners, a guided partnership designed to position your company for maximum value extraction PrepTech, a job program dedicated to training and connecting qualified talent to businesses in the CI industry How Paul and his wife are fighting against sex trafficking through their organization, Building Better Lives DMF Lighting's partnership with Building Better Lives To get transcripts, reso...
Automation Unplugged Episode #191 feat. Jeff Costello Vice President of Sales at Nortek Control
October 27, 2021 19:38 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Jeff Costello: The 2021 Fall Azione Conference in Nashville The recent acquisition of Nortek Control The importance of feedback and how to successfully grow partnerships Jeff's novel, Surfing With the Bishop The latest issue with shipping delays and product shortages To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au191 SHOW NOTES As a recognized sales leader focused on...
Automation Unplugged Episode #190 feat. Scott Abel Director of Quality and Consumer at SAV Digital Environments
October 20, 2021 18:40 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Scott Abel: The experience gained and lessons learned while working in Silicon Valley The importance of brand consistency and how to avoid brand confusion Using criticisms as motivation to grow and improve Building relationships with photographers and videographers Creating and maintaining a social media presence To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au190 SHOW...
Automation Unplugged Episode #189 feat. Robert Burns Chief Operating Officer at CO-DA
October 13, 2021 17:52 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Robert Burns: The importance of differentiating your brand The importance of job descriptions and clarity in roles and responsibilities CO-DA, a training University, a training process for new hires and support for current employees Company culture and how it impacts all aspects of the business To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au189 SHOW NOTES Robert Burns...
Automation Unplugged Episode #188 feat. Casey Levy-Tulloch Manager of Business Development at Josh.ai
October 05, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Casey Levy-Tulloch: The challenges of getting a start-up business off the ground The simple, magical experience of Josh.ai The importance of privacy and security with a voice control service The One Firefly and Josh.ai partnership To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au188 SHOW NOTES Casey joined the Josh.ai team as an early employee over four years ago and no...
Automation Unplugged Episode #187 feat. Shawn Hansson CEO and Founder at Logic Integration
September 22, 2021 17:38 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Shawn Hansson: Building an award-winning business from a humble start in Shawn's garage One of Logic's hardest and biggest projects deploying a Crestron system in a former missile silo turned bunker in Kansas Increase in morale and work culture after returning to the office Trends in commercial technology in the workplace To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au1...
Automation Unplugged Episode #186 feat. Jeff Binette President at SmartHome Solutions
September 15, 2021 18:08 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Jeff Binette: Lessons learned from growing up in an entrepreneurial family Adding One Vision as their partner for after-sales service and support Labor shortage challenges and solutions Partnering with electricians to provide lighting fixture and lighting control solutions To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au186 SHOW NOTES Jeff is the current President at S...
Automation Unplugged Episode #185 feat. Ryan Paddock Chief System Designer at A Mindful Home
September 09, 2021 11:04 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Ryan Paddock: His unique philosophy and marketing position The importance of privacy and technology in our homes The increasing demand for circadian based lighting and home theaters The shift to battery and renewable power solutions To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au185 SHOW NOTES Ryan Paddock founded A Mindful Home in 2019 with an understanding of what’s...
Automation Unplugged Episode #184 feat. Larry Supon President at Automated Lifestyles
August 31, 2021 03:51 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Larry Supon: The importance of utilizing outside consultants and coaches to help develop a business strategy for success The importance of having the right people in the right seats Building a culture of accountability and striving for professional growth To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au184 SHOW NOTES Larry founded Automated Lifestyles LLC in 2000. He ha...
Automation Unplugged Episode #183 feat. Chris Edelen President at Sterling Home Technologies
August 25, 2021 18:14 - 1 hour - 55 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Chris Edelen: How the Texas market has grown and developed over the years The rise and fall of Eastman Kodak Company The challenges growing a business in the custom integration industry The latest supply chain issues related to Covid Delta outbreaks in China Pulling out of CEDIA and the likelihood of other fall events potentially canceling To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit:...
Automation Unplugged Episode #182 feat. Marc Ayoub Energy Division Director at CET & Associates
August 18, 2021 18:40 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Marc Ayoub: Marc's journey through the industry and the lessons learned Who CET and Associates is as an organization and their unique approach to work culture Grid resiliency and the importance of renewable and efficient energy To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au182 SHOW NOTES Marc Ayoub is a 20+ year CI industry veteran who held several unique roles throug...
Automation Unplugged Episode #181 feat. Tom Farinola Visionary at Atlantic Home Entertainment and Stereo
August 09, 2021 20:09 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Tom Farinola: How Tom navigates the worlds of retail and custom integration The importance of communication between the client and the dealer The lessons learned over his 35 years in business Tom shares his passion for Steinway Lyngdorf and describes how he delivers the experience to his clients To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au181 SHOW NOTES In 1990, To...
Automation Unplugged Episode #180 feat. Steve Burke CEO at Texadia Systems
August 03, 2021 18:46 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Steve Burke: The importance of taking care of your team and work culture Steve's strategies for growth mindset Why Texadia serves both the commercial and residential markets Texadia's unique solution to the human resource limitations affecting the industry To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au180 SHOW NOTES Steve has learned and grown throughout his 20+ care...
Automation Unplugged Episode #179 feat. Troy Morgan Founder/CEO at PanTech Design
July 27, 2021 18:41 - 1 hour - 59 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Troy Morgan: The impact of home automation and energy management in the home Understanding the power of a watt An overview of energy integration and why it matters The concept of a virtual power plant To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au179 SHOW NOTES Troy Morgan is the Founder and CEO at PanTech Design. Under Troy's leadership, PanTech Design quickly becam...
Automation Unplugged Episode #178 feat. Chris Pearson President/CEO at Service Tech Lighting, Shades, and AV
July 21, 2021 18:01 - 59 minutes - 54 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Chris Pearson: His humble beginnings as a projector Rep and journey towards becoming one of the largest integrators in Texas Chris' philosophy on expanding his skill set portfolio based on his client's needs The danger of opportunity, and how he is managing Service Tech's growth The importance of having the right people in the right roles to reach growth goals Why continued training takes priority in his business To ge...
Automation Unplugged Episode #177 feat. Brett Ringeisen Director at Audiohouse
July 13, 2021 18:50 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Brett Ringeisen: How the family business and the electronics industry evolve over the decades The very first CEDIA event in 1990! Brett's windsurfing accident and how that affected him as well as the company Lessons learned from the hardship and how they made him a better leader To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au177 SHOW NOTES Brett's family acquired a sm...
Automation Unplugged Episode #176 feat. Matt Bernath Senior Coach at Vital MGMT
July 08, 2021 18:27 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Matt Bernath: 6 ways to increase profit and reduce chaos in your business Advice for an integration firm owner on managing their own compensation How to turn the most prosperous times into the most profitable times The time investment to start transforming your business and profits with Vital Management To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au176 SHOW NOTES Mat...
Automation Unplugged Episode #175 feat. Jaclyn Boutwell Owner & CFO at Media Systems
June 28, 2021 18:46 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Jaclyn Boutwell: How to approach your clients for approval to photograph projects Basics of video and lighting configurations for successful Zoom meetings How she manages the finances for Media Systems Parental control and privacy management for minors on the Internet To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au175 SHOW NOTES Jaclyn is a technology designer who spe...
Automation Unplugged Episode #174 feat. Omar Alarcon Founder & CEO at A's Smart Home Solutions
June 22, 2021 18:56 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Omar Alarcon: His journey towards starting his own integration firm Advice and best practices with leveraging Instagram And how he selects which brands to work with To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au174 SHOW NOTES Omar has a diverse background, including working in the baking industry and as an electrician before starting his own integration firm, A's Smar...
Automation Unplugged Episode #173 feat. Doug Greenwald Founder & CEO of Projx360 and Creative Sound & Integration
June 15, 2021 18:52 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Doug Greenwald: Doug's start in the CI industry in the early '90s Scaling his integration company over the past 20 years What to expect from business software Developing and documenting business processes To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au173 SHOW NOTES Doug first established Creative Sound & Integration in 2001 to better serve his clients with best-in-cl...
Automation Unplugged Episode #172 feat. Donnie Boutwell CEO at Media Systems
June 08, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Donnie Boutwell: Remote maintenance and diagnostics Leadership that focuses on delegating rather than micromanaging Personal vs professional social media strategy Working professionally with a spouse To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au172 SHOW NOTES Before taking over as CEO at Media Systems, Donnie started working for his uncle as an installer. Donnie's b...
Automation Unplugged Episode #171 feat. Jason McGraw Group Vice President at CEDIA Expo & KBIS at Emerald
May 31, 2021 19:19 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Jason McGraw: Will there be a show? Current Health and Safety protocols in place for the show What to expect from the 2021 CEDIA Expo Some of the top brands that will be attending the CEDIA Expo including Crestron, Lutron, Savant, and of course, One Firefly To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au171 SHOW NOTES Jason McGraw has a background including 34 years o...
Automation Unplugged Episode #170 feat. Cory Reistad President at SAV Digital Envrionments
May 24, 2021 19:24 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Cory Reistad: SAV's relaunch, post VIA, focused on best in class marketing and SEO, ultimately making Cory a convert to the power of marketing How Cory approaches blending design and technology into spaces Advice for integrators on how to deal with changes and challenges to supply shortages How the pandemic has increased consumer interest in wellness technology To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the ...
Automation Unplugged Episode #169 feat. Josh Clark Owner at Rely Technology
May 19, 2021 19:28 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Josh Clark: Josh's experience buying out his business partner Lessons learned from their move into their quarter-million-dollar showroom Josh's approach to hiring The importance of marketing and how Josh uses it to educate consumers To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au169 SHOW NOTES Josh is the Founder and Owner of Rely Technology. He started the Lexington,...
Automation Unplugged Episode #168 feat. Franco D'Ascanio Founder and President at Coastal Source
May 13, 2021 19:34 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Franco D'Ascanio: Elements that make Coastal Source unique from other competitors The new Line Source bollard that sets a new standard for a quality listening experience What it looks like to be part of a family-owned business environment Why integrators should be more focused on solutions outside of the home To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au168 SHOW NOTE...
Automation Unplugged Episode #167 feat. Katharine Wheeler Author and Area Sales Manager at SnapAV and Control4
May 05, 2021 11:39 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Kat Wheeler: What led Katharine into writing her book, There is No Cloud The plot, setting, and characters in her new book Katharine's success around founding SNAP AV's Women in Technology Group Observations and takeaways on working with successful integration firms over the years To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au166 SHOW NOTES Katharine's prior experien...
Automation Unplugged After Show Episode #166 feat. Kris Coleman, Founder, President and CEO at Red Five Security
April 29, 2021 11:05 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBIn this week’s After Show, we chat with Kris Coleman, Founder, President, and CEO at Red Five. Kris shares with us a behind-the-scenes look into a recent client engagement that is straight out of your favorite James Bond movie. It really is crazy and amazing! If you haven't already listened to the full interview, make sure to check out show #166 here on the podcast or over on our Facebook page at facebook.com/onefireflyllc. Okay, let’s jump into my conversation with Kris Coleman.
Automation Unplugged Episode #166 feat. Kris Coleman, Founder, CEO, and President at Red Five Security
April 29, 2021 10:59 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBTo get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au166 SHOW NOTES Kris is currently Founder, CEO, and President at Red Five Security. Red Five Security operates intending to provide world-class, state-of-the-art security and protective intelligence services. Kris comes from an extensive security background, including time with both the FBI and CIA handling counterterrorism and weapons of mass destruction. His depth in the public and private se...
Automation Unplugged Episode #165 feat. Paul Bochner, Founder and CEO at Electronic Concepts
April 26, 2021 11:58 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Paul Bochner: Paul's motorcycle racing hobby and his experience racing with Keanu Reeves How Paul's paid advertising strategy has helped raise visibility on their YouTube channel and Instagram page and bring in more sales Paul's selling strategy that appeals to client's emotions rather than focusing on product facts or stats Social media strategies that have helped Electronic Concepts build their Instagram page to over 1...