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Automation Unplugged Podcast — 305 episodes · page 1 of 4
#376: Rob Doherty on What Separates Winning Lighting Integrators
#375: Lighting for Life: Helping Homeowners Understand the Impact of Lighting on Health and Aging
#374: Henri Beaudoin on Building a Luxury Integration Firm the Engineered Way
#373: Ian Williams on Putting AI to Work Across an Integration Business
#372: Curtis LeMaster on the Training Gap and the Future of the Smart Home
#371: Patrick Martinez on Building Sales Certainty in Your Business
#370: Own the Night: How Integrators Can Go to Market with Landscape Lighting
#369: Kayla Steinberg on Turning Events Into Your Best Business Development Tool
#368: Jason Barth on Turning AI From Cheap Hacks Into Real Company Standards
#367: Brian Perreault on 35 Years of Change, Growth, and Building Barrett's for What's Next
#366: The AI Gold Rush Is Coming for Your Workforce
#365: Robert Haecker of Triphase Technologies on 30 Years of Hard-Won Lessons
#364: Ask AI to Teach You AI — Mike Wilson's Playbook for Getting Started
#363: How to Get Out of the Sales Seat — Ollie Tuffney's Blueprint for Building a Sales Machine
#362: The Power of Vulnerability: Jason Zuniga on Peer Groups and Second Chances
#361: The Authority Engine: Using Video, Case Studies, and Imagery to Prove Your Premium Value
#360: Speed, Precision, and the Business of Custom Integration with Jonathan Smith
#359: Blake Urmos on Building AI Tools for the Low-Voltage Industry
#358: From $4M to $20M- David Wexler on How EOC Audio Built a Powerhouse Culture
#357: The Missing Layer of the Smart Home: How to Position and Sell Smart Ceiling Fans
#356: Revolutionizing MDU Solutions and Embracing the AI Frontier with Hally Patel of RDB Energy
#355: From Pro Golf to Pro Integration with Jeremey Jeansonne
#354: AI Is Deciding Who Gets Found Online. Will It Recommend You?
#353: Leading Through Innovation: AI, Video Walls, and Servant Leadership with Shawn Hansson
#352: Lighting That Sells: How to Sell the Experience, Not Just the Fixture
#351: Stepping Out of Your Own Way- Corby Vickers on Scaling Through Service Plans and Smart Marketing
#350: The Big Screen Experience for Big Profits: Why Projectors Belong in Your Lineup
#349: Selling Emotion, Not Gear — Mastering the Luxury Experience with Doug Dushan
AU Special Announcement
#348: Scott Smith on Scaling Your Business through Lighting Partnerships
#347: Owning Your Luxury Market — Strategies for Winning More High-Value Projects
#346: 35 Years of Aloha – The Pacific Audio & Communications Story
#345: Smarter, Not Harder: How Small Businesses Can Actually Use AI
#344: Reflecting Innovation – Tony Blodgett on Seura’s Mirror Technology Evolution
#343: Get Rich Slow — How Integrators Win Trade Partner Relationships and Bigger Projects
#342: Building Better AV Products — Joe Whitaker on Innovation, Education, and the Future of AV
#341: From First Touch to Final Sale: Marketing & Sales Collaboration
#340: Inside Lightapalooza 2026 with Tom Doherty — Education, Power, and What’s Next for Integrators
#339: People, Culture, and Hiring- Building Teams that Last
#338: Carley Knobloch on Bridging Design and Technology in Luxury Homes
#337: 2025 Year in Review — Growth, Challenges, and the Role of AI at One Firefly
#336: Lessons in Expansion — Steve Weber on Acquisitions, Systems, and Leadership
#335: From CIA to CEO—Kris Coleman on Security, Strategy, and Service
#334: Building Partnerships That Shine — Kayla Steinberg of ADI | Snap One
#333: From Guessing to Investing- How AV Dealers Can Build a Winning Marketing Budget
#332: Ari Supran on Harnessing AI to Transform Business and Culture
AU #331: Navigating Uncertainty Part II: Expert Strategies to Stay Agile and Grow in a Shifting CI Industry
#330: From Hi-Fi to Sony- Kathleen Thomas on a Lifetime in the Audio Industry
#329: Measuring What Matters: How CRM Integration Improves Marketing ROI
Bonus Episode: The Power of the Tangible- Why LuxePost is Bringing Direct Mail Back to Luxury Marketing
#328: Harnessing AI to Transform Your Business with Isar Meitis
#327: Chris Sterle on Building Acoustic Design Systems with Culture, Vision, and Content
#326: Big Speakers and Bigger Passion at HiFi Buys with Chris Doughty
Special Episode: Elevating Leadership with Ron Callis of One Firefly
#325: They Clicked. Now What? The Integrator's Guide to Campaign Follow-Up
#324: Lessons in Leadership and Growth from John Carter of Multimedia & Powered Solutions
#323: 5-Minute Marketing Workshops: Mastering the Fundamentals of SEO
#322: Andres Klein on Building Maxicon and the Future of Intelligent Living
#321- Breaking Through the Noise (Literally): How AV Dealers Can Develop an Effective Marketing Strategy
#320: Behind the Gates of Beverly Hills Smart Homes with Jay Dobensky
#319: Smarter Hiring for CI Businesses: Inside the Amplify People Process
#318: David Frangioni on Building Studios, Systems, and Iconic Sound
#317: From DIY to Delegation- When It’s Time to Bring in a Marketing Team
#316: David Warfel on Lighting the Way - Design, Education, and Innovation
#315: Content That Converts — Crafting a Winning Article, Social Post, or Email
#314: From Insight to Impact – Matt Bernath on Bold Leadership in Business
#313: The Soul of Content - Deby Rubi on Writing That Connects
AU #312: From Finance to Smart Homes - Jaime Garcia's Entrepreneurial Journey
AU #311: Navigating Uncertainty: Expert Strategies to Stay Agile and Grow in a Shifting CI Industry
AU #310: Building Luxury AV in Martha’s Vineyard with Travis Larsen
AU #309: 5-Minute Marketing Workshops: Mastering the Fundamentals of SEO
AU #308: Executive Streaming and AV Excellence with Jesse Miller
AU #307- Stop Posting Like It’s 2015: Social Media Tips That Actually Work with Kali Keegan
AU 306: Michael Wilson on the Business of High-End Integration
AU #305: The Founder in the Hot Seat — Ron Callis on Building One Firefly and Navigating Marketing Trends
AU #304: Tech-Driven Growth and the Power of EOS with Richard Quinones
AU #303: Maximize Your Marketing Dollars: Smart Strategies for Growth with Lutron and One Firefly
AU #302: Bryan and Marc Rizzo on Legacy, Leadership, and Life Safety Systems
AU #301: Setting Your Team Members Up for Success: A Guide to Effective Employee Onboarding
AU #300: Lee Travis on Leadership, Lighting, and Longevity
AU #299: Hiring Success in 2025: Smart Strategies to Attract Top Talent with Sam Hodz
AU# 298 - From Media to Membership: Patrick McCarthy on Leading Azione Unlimited Into the Future
AU# 297: Leading with Accountability: Brad Larkin’s Playbook for Integrator Success
AU #296: Beyond the Homepage - Romi Kiriadre’s Strategies for an Engaging and Effective Website
AU #295: Evaluating Top Talent: Strategies for Making Effective Hiring Decisions
AU #294: Sales vs. Marketing vs. Leadership: Can We All Just Get Along?
AU #293: The Evolution of ProSource and the Future of AV with Jim Pearse
AU #292: Marketing That Sells- How Life Events Shape AV Success with Kat Wheeler
AU #291: Scaling Success: Building a Nationwide AV Workforce with Frank Papayianis
AU #290: Finding Top Talent: Proven Strategies to Discover Your Ideal Candidates
AU #289: Unlock New Opportunities at Light It Up Expo
AU #288: Debunking SEO Myths: Expert Insights with Jordan Littman
AU #287: Building Trust and Tech: Smart Home Growth Strategies with Adam Zell
AU #286: Attracting Top Talent: Proven Strategies to Build Winning Teams
AU #285: Building Businesses and Changing Lives with Jamie Kozub
AU #284: 2024 in Review: Growth, Challenges, and Vision at One Firefly with Taylor Whipple
AU #283: Evolving AV: Scaling Growth and Embracing Lifestyle Tech with Chris Palmer
AU #282: Strategic Business Planning: Unlocking Growth in 2025
AU #281: Growing a Legacy: Mergers, Security, and Technology Insights with Ryan Cohen
AU #280: Mastering Reputation: The Power of Reviews for Business Growth with Katie Frogge