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An AV and integration-focused podcast broadcast weekly
Since its launch on Facebook Live in 2017, Automation Unplugged has become the leading podcast for AV and custom integration professionals. Now pre-recorded and produced in both audio and video formats, episodes are released across our website, social media, and all major streaming platforms. Our content spans engaging interviews with industry leaders, in-depth discussions with One Firefly’s marketing experts, and insightful education on marketing & business growth strategies. From industry trends and business development to marketing, hiring, and beyond, Automation Unplugged delivers the knowledge and perspectives you need to stay ahead in the ever-evolving technology landscape.
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      Home Automation Podcast Episode #166: An Industry Q&A With Kris Coleman

      April 28, 2021
      In this weeks home automation show of Automation Unplugged, Kris Coleman, Founder, President, and CEO at Red Five Security shares tips on protecting your privacy in the digital age.
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      Home Automation Podcast Episode #165: An Industry Q&A With Paul Bochner

      April 22, 2021
      In this weeks home automation show of Automation Unplugged, Paul Bochner, CEO and Founder at Electronic Concepts shares social media strategies that have helped Electronic Concepts build their Instagram page to over 16,000 followers.
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      Home Automation Podcast Episode #164: An Industry Q&A With Susan Cashen

      April 13, 2021
      In this weeks home automation show of Automation Unplugged, Susan Cashen, Former CMO at Control4 and Active CEDIA Advisor shares her journey from helping launch the TIVO brand in the '90s to becoming one of the first employees of Control4 energy division.
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      Home Automation Podcast Episode #163: An Industry Q&A With Aaron Cowden and Andrew Wactor

      April 06, 2021
      In this weeks home automation show of Automation Unplugged, Aaron Cowden and Andrew Wactor of Fusion Audio Video share how 2020 impacted Fusion's commercial market and their growth after enlisting the help of a business consultant.
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      Home Automation Podcast Episode #162: An Industry Q&A With Ryan Davis

      March 30, 2021
      In this weeks home automation show of Automation Unplugged, Ryan Davis, President at Ratio AV, shares his acceptance into the HTSA buying group and his predictions for the future of the custom integration channel.
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      Home Automation Podcast Episode #161: An Industry Q&A With Chris Worthington

      March 23, 2021
      In this weeks home automation show of Automation Unplugged, Chris Worthington, CEO at Personal Technology, shares his excitement around energy automation and battery storage within the custom integration space.
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      Home Automation Podcast Episode #160: An Industry Q&A With Mark Coxon

      March 15, 2021
      In this weeks home automation show of Automation Unplugged, Mark Coxon, Sales Director at Tangram Technology, shares his approach to human-centric design and how the modern office will look like in the years to come.
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      Home Automation Podcast Episode #159: An Industry Q&A With Shawn Lemay

      March 08, 2021
      In this weeks home automation show of Automation Unplugged, Shawn Lemay, President at Sound and Theater, shares consumer behaviors based in the Buffalo, New York marketplace and Shawn’s thoughts on the future of trade shows
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      Home Automation Podcast Episode #158: An Industry Q&A With Matt Cwiokowski

      February 22, 2021
      In this weeks home automation show of Automation Unplugged, Matt Cwiokowski, CEO at Avidia, shares the marketing changes and business implementations made that led the company to a strong 35% YOY growth for 2020.
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