Automation Unplugged Podcast

Ron Callis

Automation Unplugged Podcast

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Ron Callis

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Ron Callis

Automation Unplugged Podcast

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SHOW NOTESDuring our time together, we discussed:All of the examples and case studies in his new book and why he’s giving it away for free to architects and interior designers.Why great sound is the most important ingredient in building a kille
SHOW NOTESDuring our time together, we discussed:How CEDIA is launching a consumer-focused campaign to raise awareness about the value of working with a professional integrator.Daryl’s advocacy on Capitol Hill, where he and industry members are
SHOW NOTESAutomation Unplugged #270 is a special announcement about the show from founder and host, Ron Callis. We’re re-inventing our format, processes, and content for the podcast moving forward — tune in to learn what’s in store for Automati
SHOW NOTESDuring our time together, we discussed:What Erica’s doing at CharBett and why she saw a need for a marketing strategy firm specifically tailored to the AV industry manufacturers under $20MM in revenue.Her work advocating for women in
SHOW NOTESDuring our time together, we discussed:Why One Firefly created Amplify People and the skills Sam brings as the Director of Talent Acquisition Services.The talent challenges she sees in the AV/Integrator industry and how to solve them.
SHOW NOTESDuring our time together, we discussed:How he sells a million-dollar home cinema and how he meets the high expectations that come with operating at the highest end of the market.Why it’s so important to end clients to work with HTA-ce
SHOW NOTESDuring our time together, we discussed:How their success comes from being process-driven and selling an experience, not a particular product.Their 2-channel throwback hi-fi shop, The Groove, and why analog is coming back.Their work wi
SHOW NOTESDuring our time together, we discussed:Kevin’s journey, starting with his family’s emigration from Vietnam to the United States, to building his own integration business from the ground upHis approach to growing and scaling a business
SHOW NOTESDuring our time together, we discussed:What a Mission Critical Control Room is and the typical custom data processing and AV setupsExamples of control rooms from movies, and the time Dan worked with a 3-letter agency that only communi
SHOW NOTESDuring our time together, we discussed:John’s history of playing in bands as a drummer and percussionist and how that sparked an early interest in AVPCD’s adoption of the EOS business management system to increase productivity and eff
SHOW NOTESShow #262 will be hosted by Kat Wheeler, Account Executive at One Firefly.She’ll be joined by industry-leading titans Katye Bennett, Founder of KMB Communications, Maryellen Oswald, Business Development Manager - Partnerships at Somfy
SHOW NOTESRyan Lee is an experienced landscape lighting designer and business owner with 16 years of experience in the industry. He started and grew a multi-million dollar landscape lighting company (Majestic Outdoor Lighting) in Fort Worth, TX
SHOW NOTESKendall Clark is One Firefly’s pioneering and creative sales leader. As Director of Sales, Kendall is responsible for overseeing the account executives and all sales activities, providing leadership focus and priority guidance for the
SHOW NOTESJoaquin's immersion in the industry traces back to his upbringing, with a remarkable fifteen-year journey as an integral part of the team at Stewart Filmscreen, a leading force in video projection screens. Commencing his career in pro
SHOW NOTESJohn has worked in the technology industry for over 30 years, including as the CEO of Radiant Systems, Inc., a publicly traded business until its $1.3 billion sale in 2011. Since joining Snap One in 2015, John has led the company thro
During our time together, we discussed:What is new for Lightapalooza 2024Lutron and Ketra's plans for the eventWhy integrators should not miss this eventThe growing importance of the lighting category in the CI channelTo get transcripts, resour
During our time together, we discussed:His diverse career at Crestron Electronics, focusing on his various roles and significant contributions to the company and the custom electronics industry.The vital role of training the next generation of
During our time together, we discussed:Eddie’s takeaways from his experience serving on the CEDIA Board of Directors for the past three yearsExpanding their business through strategic acquisitions this year and the lessons they’ve learned along
During our time together, we discussed:Eddie’s takeaways from his experience serving on the CEDIA Board of Directors for the past three yearsHis impressions and takeaways from the CEDIA AI SymposiumEddie shares valuable insights from a recent i
During our time together, we discussed:Chris’s journey in the CI industry, starting in DIY smart tech, and moving into a professional AV careerThe training and assistance he received from PrepTECHThe mindset of extreme ownership and the princip
During our time together, we discussed:Clinton’s career journey in the technology industry, starting in audio post-production engineering, moving into sales, and eventually becoming owner and president of Mainline MarketingHis mindset of out-se
During our time together, we discussed:Xavier’s history with Lutron, from his days as a field service engineer traveling the world, to the present as a system designer and consultant.Best practices and advice for designing a lighting control sy
During our time together, we discussed:Tom’s rise to prominence in the CI space, starting with founding his own AV business in 1985His work toward growing industry-wide education and awareness in the lighting categoryThe very first AI Symposium
During our time together, we discussed:The state of the custom integration industry in the UKComparing and contrasting the northamerican and the UK marketsOne Firefly’s participation in the upcoming Ei Live! ShowTo get transcripts, resources of
During our time together, we discussed:The challenges of opening a business in the midst of a pandemicIans take on the current state of hiring in the Av industryAspires new project R&D Lab and how this has impacted quality and delivery.To get t
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