Automation Unplugged Podcast

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Automation Unplugged - Show #111 feat. Matt Lien, VP of Sales at DES Apr 24, 2020

Show notes

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Matt Lien:

How DES supports multiple smart home platforms including Crestron, Savant, and Control4
Matt’s thoughts on LED and tunable lighting and how it’s resonating with his customers
Challenges and advantages his team dealt with once they began offering electrical solutions for their projects
Matt’s two-goal approach to taking on projects and how he’s using that to create a silver lining during these difficult times

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To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au111

SHOW NOTES

Industry innovator, Matt Lien, VP of Sales at DES, got his start as an installer before joining Crestron Electronics as a Regional Sales Manager for Residential Products for seven years. His industry experience allows him to provide helpful insight for smart home integrators during these uncertain times.

Ron Callis is the CEO of One Firefly, LLC, a digital marketing agency based out of South Florida and creator of Automation Unplugged. Founded in 2007, One Firefly has quickly became the leading marketing firm specializing within the integrated technology and security space. The One Firefly team work hard to create innovative solutions to help Integrators boost their online presence, such as the elite website solution, Mercury Pro.

About One Firefly

One Firefly, LLC is an award-winning marketing agency that caters to technology professionals in the custom integration, security and solar energy markets. One Firefly is headquartered in Davie, Florida with staff located throughout North America and has been operating since 2007.

Automation Unplugged - Show #110 feat. Wim De Vos, Thunder Lizard at Genesis Home Technologies Apr 23, 2020

Show notes

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Wim De Vos:

Update on how COVID-19 is affecting European Installers
Video marketing and how he’s sharing resources and knowledge to his Facebook audience
Steps that Wim and his team are taking to make it through this crisis and ways our industry can prepare for these upcoming months
Wim’s concept behind digital transformation and how it can affect small businesses
The power of marketing and how it benefits businesses and strengthens their overall visibility and messaging

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To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au110

SHOW NOTES

Thought leader and innovator, Wim De Vos, Thunder Lizard at Genesis Home Technology, shares his perspective on the power of marketing and his thoughts on how our industry can make it through this crisis.

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Automation Unplugged - Show #109 feat. Eric Joy, Chief Experience Officer at GHT Group Apr 22, 2020

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Interview Recap

Eric’s recommendations on the approach manufacturers and vendors should be taking to help integrators
The importance of having a clear, open communication between your team and manufacturers
Types of discussions Eric has been having with other dealers to help keep the industry booming through this crisis
Steps Eric and his team are taking to keep their employees and clients safe when going out to projects

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To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au109

SHOW NOTES

Industry leader, Eric Joy, Chief Experience Officer at GHT Group has a unique background with experience as both manufacturer and integrator. He shares his perspective on ways he recommends our industry to approach communication throughout this crisis and how we can help each other stay strong.

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Automation Unplugged - Show #108 feat. Keith Harrison, Founder at Total Home Technologies Apr 20, 2020

Show notes

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Keith Harrison:

Keith’s approach to handling the changes in his business caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
Keith’s rental equipment leasing model and how it has been bringing ⅓ of the companies revenue for the last five years
How Keith and his team use virtual reality solutions like Help Lightning for virtual, hands-on support calls and Modus VR for media room and home theater demos
Keith’s motto of building a bulletproof system through implementing backup routers to make more profit as opposed to relying on ongoing servicing

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To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au108

SHOW NOTES

Keith Harrison, Founder at Total Home Technologies, shares his perspective on the importance of RMR solutions and his approach to using virtual reality during project demos and system servicing.

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Automation Unplugged - Show #107 feat. Mike Giffin, Vice President at Help Lightning Apr 20, 2020

Show notes

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Mike Giffin:

The increased demand for virtual servicing during the COVID-19 pandemic
How integrators can benefit from a solution like Help Lightning as more consumers begin to depend on technology
Mike's perspective on ways integrators can make it through these uncertain times

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To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au107

SHOW NOTES

Industry veteran, Mike Giffin VP at Help Lightning shares his experience in the CE space and the benefits of a remote servicing solution for smart home integrators, particularly during our current climate with COVID-19.

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Automation Unplugged - Show #106 feat. Evan Rosen, President at Law Offices of Evan M. Rosen Apr 14, 2020

Show notes

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Evan Rosen:

How COVID-19 is changing the law substantively and procedurally
Evan’s perspective on the CARE Act involving mortgage protection and it can benefit renters
Types of mortgages that do qualify for forbearance programs and what business owners should look out for to avoid building up fees
Evan’s understanding of how the PPP payroll protection program will be determined and when companies will receive their payroll dues

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SHOW NOTES

Foreclosure defense lawyer, Evan Rosen, shares his recommendations on approaching the current crisis by adding clarity on the type of loans that are out there for businesses and mortgage protections available to homeowners.

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Automation Unplugged - Show #105 feat. Navot Shoresh, President of Spire Integrated Systems Apr 10, 2020

Show notes

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Navot Shoresh:

What Navot and his team are implementing to come out stronger on the other side of COVID-19 from revising company weaknesses to training processes
How Navot is approaching leadership during this time of crisis and his recommendations on demonstrate value-based leadership
Navot’s perspective on the future of our industry and why we matter to our communities after the Coronavirus
The power of recurring revenue and a look into Spire’s service contract: SPS Ready

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To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au105

SHOW NOTES

Industry leader, Navot Shoresh, President at Spire Integrated Systems, brings a unique perspective on his value-based leadership and his approach to the importance of branding his company as opposed to branding to the manufacturers they work with.

About One Firefly

Automation Unplugged - Show #104 feat. Erick Burton, VP of Western Audio/Video Apr 09, 2020

Show notes

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Erick Burton:

How Erick and his team are handling the challenges brought by COVID-19.
How Erick's unique experience with Cystic Fibrosis prepared him, his family, and company to stay safe during this pandemic
Why Erick limits his media consumption and ways he limits anxiety during these stressful times
Erick's thoughts on preparing for the new normal after the Coronavirus pandemic is cleared

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To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au104

SHOW NOTES

Industry innovator Erick Burton, VP of Western Audio/Video shares his insight on how he got started in the custom integration industry and ways he's taking the COVID-19 pandemic in stride.

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Automation Unplugged - Show #103 feat. John Geraghty, President at Courageous Authenticity Apr 03, 2020

Show notes

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with John Geraghty:

John’s recommendations on staying connected with your team in a virtual work environment
Why right now is the time to dive in and focus on how to keep adding value to your clients and your company
Ways to shift your approach and processes to stay transparent and align with the recent stresses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
What it means to “reframe” your mindset during uncertain times with the “The Prism of Perspective” approach
John’s approach to fitness and the importance of practicing routine as a way to stay grounded and focused

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To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au103

SHOW NOTES

Business and life coach John Geraghty shares his perspective on the importance of mindset and how our day-to-day approach can affect us during a time of crisis.

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Automation Unplugged - Show #102 feat. Rohan Dunbar, Owner at Digital Lifestyle Solutions Apr 01, 2020

Show notes

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Rohan Dunbar:

Rohan’s transition from Crestron Service Provider into a Certified Crestron Dealer
Ways he is pivoting his focus to make up for project pauses caused by COVID-19
How his business is preparing for the possible boom of business on the other side of COVID-19
Which Crestron technologies have him jazzed for 2020
What he’s doing to help other integrators grow and thrive

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To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au102

SHOW NOTES

Educator and industry pro, Rohan Dunbar, Owner of Digital Lifestyle Solutions, shares his perspective on making it through the other side of a crisis and ways he's keeping his business afloat during these difficult times.

About One Firefly

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