Automation Unplugged Podcast
Episodes
Automation Unplugged Episode #145 feat. Bert Herrero, CEO and Joel Hernandez, General Manager at First Priority Audio
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Bert Herrero and Joel HernandezCreating a balance as a family owned businessBertā...
Automation Unplugged After Show Episode #144 feat. Patrick Hartman, General Manager at Diversified Systems International
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Automation Unplugged After Show! When scheduling permits, we will take some time after we record the official episode to dig a little d...
Automation Unplugged Episode #144 feat. Patrick Hartman, General Manager at Diversified Systems International
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Patrick Hartman:Patrickās experience as a CEDIA volunteerRecap of the Virtual CE...
Automation Unplugged Episode #143 feat. Jeff Goldstein, Head Of Sales at Sony CI Division
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Jeff Goldstein:How Jeffās passion for audio landed him at SonyWhat managing the ...
Automation Unplugged Episode #142 feat. Tina Baker, Manager of People Operations at One Firefly
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Tina Baker:The importance of company cultureBest practices around hiring the right...
Automation Unplugged After Show Episode #141 feat. Harshul Parikh, Founder and CEO at Trescent Lifestyles
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Automation Unplugged After Show! When scheduling permits, we will take some time after we record the official episode to dig a little d...
Automation Unplugged Episode #141 feat. Harshul Parikh, Founder and CEO of Trescent Lifestyles
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Harsul Parikh:Harshulās role in bringing a CEDIA chapter to IndiaHow the custom ...
Automation Unplugged After Show Episode #140 feat. Jesse Silva, Owner of The PAVE
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Automation Unplugged After Show! When scheduling permits, we will take some time after we record the official episode to dig a little d...
Automation Unplugged Episode #140 feat. Jesse Silva, Owner of The PAVE
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Jesse Silva:The impacts of COVID-19 on Jesseās businessThe PAVE doubling their g...
Automation Unplugged After Show Episode #139 feat. Michael Cogbill, Principal of REV2 Consulting
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Automation Unplugged After Show! Every week, we will take some time after we record the official episode to dig a little deeper with ou...
Automation Unplugged Episode #139 feat. Michael Cogbill, Principal of REV2 Consulting
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Michael Cogbill:The early days of custom integration in the 80ās and early 90ā...
Automation Unplugged Episode #138 feat. Murray Kunis, President of Future Home
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Murray Kunis:* Murrayās thoughts on the first 2020 Presidential Debate* Murrayā...
Automation Unplugged After Show Episode #137 feat. Matt Fowler, Co-Owner and Director of Operations of HomeTroniX
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Automation Unplugged After Show! Today, we're taking some time after the live show to talk with Matt Fowler, Co-Owner and Director of O...
Automation Unplugged Episode #137 feat. Matt Fowler, Co-Owner and Director of Operations of HomeTroniX
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Matt Fowler:How Mattās time in the Marine Corps impacted his role as a leaderHow...
Automation Unplugged After Show Episode #136 feat. Josh Willits, President at Portal
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Automation Unplugged After Show! Today, we're taking some time after the live show to talk with Josh Willits, President at Portal.Ā Whi...
Automation Unplugged Episode #136 feat. Josh Willits, President of Portal
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Josh Willits:Josh experiences in the CI industry that ultimately led to his role a...
Automation Unplugged Episode #135 feat. Jeff Brewer, Vice President of Sales of Sonance
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Jeff Brewer:Leadership strategies Jeff learned while working for the late Steven C...
Automation Unplugged Episode #134 feat. Taylor Whipple, Vice President of Operations and Finance of One Firefly
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Taylor Whipple:His rewarding time as a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa - he e...
Automation Unplugged Episode #133 feat. Jeremy Elsesser, President of Level 3 Audiovisual
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Jeremy Elsesser:Jeremyās 16 year career track at Level 3 Audiovisual, leading to...
Automation Unplugged Episode #132 feat. Paul Lopez, Co-Owner of Integrated Lifestyles
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Paul Lopez:What experiences led Paul to opening his own integration firm.What itā...
Automation Unplugged Episode #131 feat. Ryan Anderson, CEO of Bravas
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Ryan Anderson:Ryanās past experience as a racecar driver with FerrariThe Bravas ...
Automation Unplugged Episode #130 feat. Shaun Schuetz, VP of Sales Americas of AudioQuest
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Shaun Schuetz:Shaunās background and how he got into the consumer electronics in...
Automation Unplugged Episode #129 feat. Ken Vanemon, Sr Regional Sales Manager of Sapphire Marketing
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Ken Vanemon:Status of the audio video marketplace in New York City.Kenās strateg...
Automation Unplugged Episode #128 feat. Rusty Deeble, President of Digital Installers
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Rusty Deeble:The positive impact that the ProSource Dream Theater Makeover Contest...
Automation Unplugged Episode #127 feat. Wim De Vos, Thunder Lizard of Genesis Home Technology
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Wim De Vos:Changes throughout Europe that Wim, his business, and clients have expe...
Automation Unplugged Episode #126 feat. Maryellen Oswald, Publisher of Connected Design Magazine
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Maryellen Oswald:How Maryellen got her start in Consumer Electronics with Widescre...
Automation Unplugged Episode #125 feat. Kyle Steele, President of Global Wave Integration
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Kyle Steele:How the Global Wave Integration wellness showroom has transformed due ...
Automation Unplugged Episode #124 feat. Steve Haas, CEO and Principal Consultant of SH Acoustics
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Steve Haas:Steveās origin story and his transition into the high-end residential...
Automation Unplugged Episode #123 feat. Alex Camara, CEO of AudioControl
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Alex Camara:Alexās backstory in technology startups before acquiring Audio Contr...
Automation Unplugged Episode #122 feat. Ariel Gutierrez, President of Polaris Controls
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Ariel Gutierrez:The origin story behind Polaris ControlsAriel's reaction to the Sa...
Automation Unplugged Show #121 feat. Jason Barth, Owner of The Premier Group, and Jamie Carey, Director of Business Development at The Premier Group
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Jason Barth and Jamie Carey:The impact beautifully shot photography has had on the...
Automation Unplugged Episode #120 feat. Kevin Hancock, President of Frame My TV
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Kevin Hancock:Kevinās origin story and how he got his first big break with an op...
Automation Unplugged Episode #119 feat. Matt DeVance, Founder of DeVance Electronic Lifestyle
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Matt DeVance:Ways in which previous life-changing events, such as 9/11 and the Gre...
Automation Unplugged Episode #118 feat. Eddie Shapiro, Founder of SmartTouchUSA
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Eddie Shapiro:Growth opportunities for home security solutionsSteps they have take...
Automation Unplugged Episode #117 feat. Bryan Naquin, President of Acadian Home Theater and Automation
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Bryan Naquin:Steps Bryan is taking to keep his team safe during COVID-19 such as t...
Automation Unplugged Episode #115 feat. Henry Clifford, Co-Founder of Parasol and President of Livewire
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Henry Clifford:Changes Henry has made within Livewire due to COVID-19 regulations-...
Automation Unplgged- Show #114 feat. Rob Hopper, President of Beacon Audio Video Systems
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Rob Hopper:The rise of consumer interest in solutions such as outdoor entertainmen...
Automation Unplugged - Show #113 feat. Curt Hayes, CEO and Managing Partner of Blue Dog Group
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Curt Hayes:The history behind the founding of Blue Dog GroupThe opportunity to imp...
Automation Unplugged - Show #112 feat. John Clancy, VP of Residential at Crestron Electronics
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with John Clancy:Ways John is seeing COVID-19 impacting dealers throughout the worldSte...
Automation Unplugged - Show #111 feat. Matt Lien, VP of Sales at DES
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Matt Lien:How DES supports multiple smart home platforms including Crestron, Savan...
Automation Unplugged - Show #110 feat. Wim De Vos, Thunder Lizard at Genesis Home Technologies
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Wim De Vos:Update on how COVID-19 is affecting European InstallersVideo marketing ...
Automation Unplugged - Show #109 feat. Eric Joy, Chief Experience Officer at GHT Group
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Interview RecapEricās recommendations on the approach manufacturers and vendors should be taking to help integratorsThe importance of having a clear...
Automation Unplugged - Show #108 feat. Keith Harrison, Founder at Total Home Technologies
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Keith Harrison:Keithās approach to handling the changes in his business caused b...
Automation Unplugged - Show #107 feat. Mike Giffin, Vice President at Help Lightning
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 pandemi...
Automation Unplugged - Show #106 feat. Evan Rosen, President at Law Offices of Evan M. Rosen
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Evan Rosen:How COVID-19 is changing the law substantively and procedurallyEvanās...
Automation Unplugged - Show #105 feat. Navot Shoresh, President of Spire Integrated Systems
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Automation Unplugged - Show #104 feat. Erick Burton, VP of Western Audio/Video
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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-1...
Automation Unplugged - Show #103 feat. John Geraghty, President at Courageous Authenticity
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with John Geraghty:Johnās recommendations on staying connected with your team in a vi...
Automation Unplugged - Show #102 feat. Rohan Dunbar, Owner at Digital Lifestyle Solutions
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Rohan Dunbar:Rohanās transition from Crestron Service Provider into a Certified ...
Automation Unplugged - Show #101 feat. Alexa & Angel Centeno, Owners of Systems Design & Integration
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Alexa & Angel Centeno:How they've accomplished running a business as husband and w...
Automation Unplugged - Show #100 feat. Lee Travis, Owner of Wipliance
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Lee Travis:His process in integrating electrical contracting to his businessChalle...
Automation Unplugged - Show #99 feat. Cesar Quintero, Activator at The Profit Recipe
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Cesar Quintero:What entrepreneurs can expect from working with an EOS ImplementerD...
Automation Unplugged - Show #98 feat. Nigel Dessau, Chief Marketing Officer at Bravas
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Nigel Dessau:How the shift in market consumerism will likely affect the custom int...
Automation Unplugged - Show #97 feat. Pete Baker, President of The BIG Corp
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Interview RecapHere are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Pete Baker:The benefit of developing a strong company brandWhy he b...
Automation Unplugged - Show #96 feat. Ian Dohalick, VP at Relative Home Systems
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Ian Dohalick:Handling business growth while experiencing major personal lossesThe ...
Automation Unplugged - Show #95 feat. Miranda Grantham, National Sales Manager at Origin Acoustic & Marc Fisher, President of Sales at Origin Acoustics
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Miranda Grantham and Marc Fisher:The importance of a strong company cultureThe phi...
Automation Unplugged - Show #94 feat. Ian Williams, CEO of Aspire Audio Video Solutions
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Ian Williams:How he approached selling his business in 2017His business developmen...
Automation Unplugged - Show #93 feat. Jamie Briesemeister, Co-Founder of Integration Controls
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Automation Unplugged, Ron Calls spoke with Jamie Briesemeister about topics such as:Jamieās transition from working in the health...
Automation Unplugged - Show #92 feat. Michael Oh, President & Founder at TSP
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Automation Unplugged, Ron Calls spoke with Michael Oh about topics such as:Launching an Apple-focused IT company from his MIT dormW...
Automation Unplugged - Show #91 feat. Bob Cole, Founder at World Wide Stereo
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Automation Unplugged, Ron Calls spoke with Bob Cole about topics such as:How Bob transitioned from his career as a psychologist to ...
Automation Unplugged - Show #90 feat. David Frangioni, Director at Frangioni Media
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Automation Unplugged, Ron Calls spoke with David Frangioni about topics such as:His experience working with leading artists like Ae...
Automation Unplugged - Show #89 feat. Matt Scott, President at OMEGA Audio Video
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Automation Unplugged, Ron Calls spoke with Matt Scott about topics such as:Matt's role on the CEDIA boardWhy he volunteers his time...
Automation Unplugged - Show #88 feat. Eric Joy, Chief Experience Officer at Georgia Home Theater
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Automation Unplugged, Ron Calls spoke with Eric Joy about topics such as:Experience gained workingĀ Growth and change in the indust...
Automation Unplugged Show #87 feat. Justin Johnson, CEO at Twilight Solutions
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Automation Unplugged, Ron Calls spoke with Justin Johnston about topics such as:How Justin got his start in the A/V industryThe rec...