#332: Ari Supran on Harnessing AI to Transform Business and Culture
Join us in this episode with Ari Supran, CEO of Sonance. Ari shares his journey from Lutron to leading Sonance, how he’s embracing AI and “vibe coding” to drive innovation, and why a people-first culture is key to growth in the custom integration industry
Navigating Uncertainty Part II: Expert Insights for Growth in a Volatile CI Market
Episode 331 is part II of a panel series. We hosted this session live and recorded in August 2025. In this session with seven industry experts, we cover dealer-submitted questions about navigating economic fluctuations, opportunities in the industry.
#330: From Hi-Fi to Sony- Kathleen Thomas on a Lifetime in the Audio Industry
Kathleen Thomas, Head of the CI Channel at Sony, joins Automation Unplugged to share her remarkable journey from Hi-Fi roots to industry leadership—diving into her passion for performance, advocacy for integrators, and what’s next for Sony.
#329: Measuring What Matters: How CRM Integration Improves Marketing ROI
Discover how AV integrators can track what matters with Cameron Howitt of One Firefly—CRM, automation, and data-driven marketing made simple.
Bonus Episode: The Power of the Tangible- Why LuxePost is Bringing Direct Mail Back to Luxury Marketing
Join host Kat Wheeler and One Firefly CEO Ron Callis as they explore LuxePost, a bold return to tangible marketing. Discover how data-driven direct mail is helping luxury integrators reach high-end homeowners with beauty, precision, and measurable results
#328: Harnessing AI to Transform Your Business with Isar Meitis
Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping business in this episode of Automation Unplugged. Learn practical AI strategies, real-world applications, and future-focused insights to help leaders unlock growth in the rapidly evolving AI era.
#327: Chris Sterle on Building Acoustic Design Systems with Culture, Vision, and Content
Episode 327 our guest is Chris Sterle, CEO of Acoustic Design Systems, who shares with us how culture, creativity, and content have fueled his company’s success.
#326: Big Speakers and Bigger Passion at HiFi Buys with Chris Doughty
Episode #326 presents Chris Doughty, General Manager of HiFi Buys in Atlanta. From $1K starter systems to $500K masterpieces, Chris shares insights on big speakers, bigger passion, and how HiFi Buys builds community through music, events, and YouTube.
Special Episode: Elevating Leadership with Ron Callis of One Firefly
Special co-release featuring Ron Callis on Elevation with Chris Oram—a candid talk on leadership, growth, AI, and building a thriving remote culture.