AU #302: Bryan and Marc Rizzo on Legacy, Leadership, and Life Safety Systems
Today's episode, Ron Callis sits down with Bryan and Marc Rizzo of Eastern Time to explore their family-run journey in life safety systems, the transition through acquisition by Sciens Building Solutions, and how they're blending culture and leadership.
AU #301: Setting Your Team Members Up for Success: A Guide to Effective Employee Onboarding
Automation Unplugged 301 is a webinar we recorded in February 2025. We cover what effective onboarding looks like, tips for creating a 30-60-90 plan for new hires, actionable advice for creating a welcoming work environment.
AU #300: Lee Travis on Leadership, Lighting, and Longevity
Celebrating episode 300 of Automation Unplugged with Lee Travis of Wipliance! Dive into growth, leadership, and the future of smart home integration.
Hiring Success in 2025: Smart Strategies to Attract Top Talent with Sam Hodz
Episode #299 is an interview with a One Firefly marketing expert: Sam Hodz, Director of Talent Acquisition Services. Join us for an exciting show that dives into why now is the time to start documenting a hiring plan, how to attract top talent and more.
From Media to Membership: Patrick McCarthy on Leading Azione Unlimited Into the Future
Patrick McCarthy, Executive Director of Azione Unlimited, joins Automation Unplugged to discuss his journey from media to leadership, the evolution of buying groups, and the future of the custom integration industry.
Leading with Accountability: Brad Larkin’s Playbook for Integrator Success
Leadership, Growth, and Industry Insights: Brad Larkin on Building Argenta’s Success
Beyond the Homepage - Romi Kiriadre’s Strategies for an Engaging and Effective Website
AU #296 is an interview with a One Firefly marketing expert: Romi Kiriadre, Senior Web Designer. Join us for an exciting show that dives into the importance of regular website updates, six expert tips for dealers to make immediate website improvements.
How to Evaluate Top Talent: Strategies for Making Effective Hiring Decisions
Automation Unplugged #295 is a webinar we recorded in September 2024. In this session about hiring strategy, we cover how to create a structured interview process, identify key stakeholders in the process, tips for evaluating both skill and culture fit.
Sales vs. Marketing vs. Leadership: Can We All Just Get Along?
Tech Women Takeover: Bridging Gaps in Leadership, Marketing, and Sales – Exploring AI and Trade Show Value in the AV Industry