In this episode Ron welcomes back David Frangioni — award-winning music technologist, studio designer, integrator, and CEO of Modern Drummer Magazine. From working with legends like Aerosmith or Ozzy Osbourne to the role of integration business.

Discover when to delegate marketing and when to DIY in this candid episode featuring Wipliance's Melissa Mitchell and One Firefly's Katie Frogge. Learn how strategic support and in-house creativity can fuel growth, boost efficiency, and elevate your brand

#316 of Automation Unplugged, lighting visionary David Warfel returns to share how his firm, Light Can Help You, is reshaping residential lighting design and empowering integrators across North America.

Automation Unplugged #315 is a marketing webinar we recorded in June 2025. In this session, we cover what conversion content is, behavioral science principles to make your content more compelling, best practices for crafting content that gets engagement.

In AU #314, Ron Callis sits down with Matt Bernath, President of VITAL and a bold voice in the luxury home services space. They explore what it really takes to build a business you love.

Explore how Deby Rubi turns AV expertise into compelling content through storytelling, trust-building, and writing with heart—not just specs.

Join Jaime Garcia, founder of Home IQ Solutions, as he shares how he and his son launched a thriving integration firm focused on transforming homes into smart, efficient, and connected spaces.

Automation Unplugged 311 is a panel we hosted live and recorded in May 2025. In this special session with eight industry experts, we cover dealer-submitted questions about tariffs in 2025, growth opportunities in volatile markets and more.

Travis Larsen of Vineyard Sound Integration shares how he’s scaling luxury AV in Martha’s Vineyard through hidden tech, process, and premium service.