Automation Unplugged Podcast

Here 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 wha...

Here 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...

Here 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 t...

Here 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...

Here 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/au1...

Here 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 vi...

Here 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...

Here 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 SH...

Here 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 wh...

Here 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 v...

Here 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...

Here 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 rig...

Here 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...

Here 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, resourc...

Here 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...

Here 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 th...

Here 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 est...

Here 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...

Here 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...

Here 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...

Here 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/au1...

Here 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, r...

Here 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 mentione...

In 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...

To 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 han...