Automation Unplugged Podcast

During our time together, we discussed:

• The challenges of opening a business in the midst of a pandemic
• Ians take on the current state of hiring in the Av industry
• Aspires new project R&D Lab and how this has impacted quality and delivery.

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au248

Be sure to check out Ian’s first appearance on Automation Unplugged back on show #94 reco...

During our time together, we discussed:

• John’s experience in broadcast TV and video editing
• John's Emmy winning journey, covering two Olympic games for NBC
• Why Netgear AV entered the CI channel
• The role of AI in copywriting and imagery and other forms of content creation

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au247

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John started out working in broadcast TV with a ...

During our time together, we discussed:

• Jason's 23-year experience as editor of CE Pro magazine
• The role of recurring revenue in our industry
• Some of the actionable insights possible thanks to DTools Business Intelligence capabilities

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au246

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Jason has been involved in the low-voltage smart home market since 1990. He was the ...

During our time together, we discussed:

• Shawnon’s experience deploying technology into 100+ Apple Stores across the country earlier in his career
• Getting featured in the Wall Street Journal for one of their biggest projects back in 2018
• The local market trends in Silicon Valley

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au245

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Shawnon founded Zettacomm, his Silicon V...

During our time together, we discussed:

• Company culture and the importance of putting the right people in the right positions.
• The role of  branding and marketing to differentiate your business
• The outlook for the smart technology industry in the current economic climate.

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au244

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In 2002, Ryan founded Ratio Inc while studying...

During our time together, we discussed:

• The wealth of experience Eric has gathered over his 23 years in the industry
• A business owner's perspective and advice for those looking to start a new company
• Podcasts and resources he uses for personal growth and development

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au243

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Cameron is a process and data expert who joined the ...

During our time together, we discussed:

• Tom’s start in custom integration back in 1967
• Tom’s passion for live performance music
• Lessons learned during 9/11 and the Great Recession and how they could apply to our current economic cycle.

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au242

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Tom's extensive management background in electronic marketing and computer-based or...

During our time together, we discussed:

• Why three business units
• The focus on “making customers for life”
• Changes in client expectations over the last 20 years in home automation

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au241

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Carmine is the fourth generation of Colangelo's to work at C&T Electric Corporation. Founded by his grandfather in 1973, C&T celebrates 50 y...

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Eric Pyle;

• The wealth of experience Eric has gathered over his 23 years in the industry
• A business owner's perspective and advice for those looking to start a new company
• Podcasts and resources he uses for personal growth and development

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au240

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Eric started ...

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Matt Grant;

• Matt’s experience remotely managing his business from an RV over a period of two years
• The role of company culture and assuming positive intent
• Lessons learned from Apple employees and processes

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au239

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Matt is the CEO of Eyehear Technology Group ...

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Alesia Hendley;

• Alesia’s upbringing and how she started her trajectory working sound boards at her father’s church
• Her move to personal branding and her journey as an industry influencer
• Why Pro AV industry is not well known and what the industry could be doing to recruit new talent

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Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Will Gilbert and Greg Michelier;

• Will and Greg’s background and what led them to founding Think Simple and Bodhi.
• Bodhi Software as an IOT Solution
• How they go to market with Bodhi

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au237

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Greg and Will along with their 3rd partner Rock co-founded Think Simpl...

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Koa Wagner;

• Koa’s career trajectory and how he originally founded Blueprint
• The Great Recession and how diversification helped Koa keep his business open during those challenging years
• Recent changes to the business, including: his wife joining the business, bringing on an EOS consultant and making a pivot into lighting

To get transcripts, resources of what wa...

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Darrin Medley;

• Growing up as the child of Bill Medley,  the famous singer known for many famous songs including Unchained Melody.
• The Hi Solutions Differentiator - The HIWAY - An autonomous Home Process Culture
• How HI Solutions is scaling culture through public acquisitions.

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefi...

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Morné Smit and Oliver Tuffney ;

• The importance of creating a winning sales culture and building sales processes that get results
• Why B2B companies need a playbook to scale
• The types of companies that are likely a good fit for Emerse Consulting

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au234

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Morné h...

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Nick DeClemente;

• Managing the holiday season crunch.
• one-app control solution vs a multi-app approach
• Bringing on consultants
• How to close big deals
• Company Culture

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au233

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Nick is a 20-year Industry Veteran. He started in CI in 2001 while studying Fine Arts in...

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Bryan Mills;

• Bryan’s journey from mechanical engineering to running the 3rd generation family business.
• A fun story about Bryan redesigning the Tapcon Screw.
• Bryan’s diversification in the business during the Great Recession in 2009
• Mills Technologies and how EOS has been implemented to the company’s culture.

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Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Tom Doherty, Michael Libman and David Warfel;

• The history behind Lightapalooza
• Event logistics including vendors, attendees and trainings offered
• The growing importance of lighting in the custom integration industry

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au231

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Lightapalooza 2023 is the 2nd Annua...

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Sarah Dresher;

• Sarah’s journey leading up to her becoming an entrepreneur
• Ageism vs Sexism in the AV industry
• Sarah’s perspective on the role of reps vs a direct sales force in the CEDIA space

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au230

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Sarah Dresher founded Luxury Integrated Technologies, in e...