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Join Ron Callis, Owner & CEO of One Firefly and industry veteran, as he talks business development, technology trends, and more with leading personalities in the tech industry. Automation Unplugged (AU) is produced and broadcast live every week.
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An AV and integration-focused podcast broadcast live weekly
Join Ron Callis, Owner & CEO of One Firefly and industry veteran, as he talks business development, technology trends, and more with leading personalities in the tech industry. Automation Unplugged (AU) is produced and broadcast live every week.
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The Leading Ladies in Tech Take Over AU for International Women’s Day

April 04, 2024
Automation Unplugged #262 is a special episode hosted by Kat Wheeler in celebration of International Women’s Day. Kat and an amazing panel of women discussed the value of in-person events, how to find and retain top talent in tech, and more!

Owner of Landscape Lighting Secrets Shares Why Integrators Should Expand Into Landscape Lighting

March 20, 2024
Automation Unplugged #261 features Ryan Lee, Owner of Landscape Lighting Secrets. Join us for an exciting show that dives into Ryan’s career path to becoming a business coach, landscape lighting opportunities for integrators, and more!

Automation Unplugged Show #260 feat. Kendall Clark, Director of Sales of One Firefly

March 01, 2024
It's a new brand episode of Automation Unplugged! #260 is in and we are thrilled to have our wonderful Kendall Clark as our guest. Check this new episode from February 16th in all stream platforms.

Automation Unplugged Show #259 An industry Q&A with Joaquin Rivera

February 12, 2024
Don’t miss the conversation with Joaquin Rivera, Founder of ByDesign Vision and Sound Marketing. Livestreamed Automation Unplugged on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024, at 12:30 pm EST.

Show #258 features John Heyman, Chief Executive Officer of Snap One

February 12, 2024
Don’t miss the conversation with John Heyman, CEO of Snap One. Livestream Automation Unplugged on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 12:30 pm EST.

Show #257 features Tom Doherty, David Weinstein and Joaquin Rivera

January 23, 2024
Join us for a special episode of Automation Unplugged, where we dive into the much-anticipated Lightapalooza 2024, happening February 26th-29th, 2024 at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel and Spa.

Crestron Director Discusses the Need for AV Education Programs and the Future Impact of AI on Programming

December 27, 2023
Automation Unplugged #256 features Richard Sasson, Global Director Pro Community at Crestron Electronics. Join us for an exciting show that dives into the need for better AU education programs to attract talent, the future of programming with AI, and more

CEO of Garrett Integrated Systems Shares Lessons Learned From Executing an Acquisition Strategy for Growth

December 20, 2023
Automation Unplugged #255 features James Garrett, Founder & CEO of Garrett Integrated Systems. Join us for an exciting show that dives into James’s two business acquisitions in 2023, Savant Power and energy management, and more!

SmartTouch USA’s CEO Discusses Building Better Relationships With Trade Partners

December 13, 2023
Automation Unplugged #254 features Eddie Shapiro, Founder & CEO of SmartTouch USA. Join us for an exciting show that dives into Eddie’s time serving on the CEDIA board, AI, insights into building relationships with trade partners, and more!