Automation Unplugged Podcast
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Automation Unplugged Podcast

by Ron Callis

Automation Unplugged is a Facebook Live show recorded weekly with our host Ron Callis, Owner and CEO of the digital marketing agency, One Firefly. In each Automation Unplugged episode, Ron speaks with leading industry personalities and technology professionals to discuss all things business development, technology trends, and more. These interviews are designed to help our clients and members of the custom integration industry keep up-to-date with the latest news as well as learn from experts in the field.

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1
#347: Owning Your Luxury Market — Strategies for Winning More High-Value Projects
59:48 Mar 11, 2026
2
#346: 35 Years of Aloha – The Pacific Audio & Communications Story
1:14:20 Mar 4, 2026
3
#345: Smarter, Not Harder: How Small Businesses Can Actually Use AI
33:16 Feb 25, 2026
4
#344: Reflecting Innovation – Tony Blodgett on Seura’s Mirror Technology Evolution
58:54 Feb 18, 2026
5
#343: Get Rich Slow — How Integrators Win Trade Partner Relationships and Bigger Projects
1:04:19 Feb 11, 2026
6
#342: Building Better AV Products — Joe Whitaker on Innovation, Education, and the Future of AV
48:00 Feb 4, 2026
7
#341: From First Touch to Final Sale: Marketing & Sales Collaboration
36:17 Jan 28, 2026
8
#340: Inside Lightapalooza 2026 with Tom Doherty — Education, Power, and What’s Next for Integrators
45:15 Jan 21, 2026
9
#339: People, Culture, and Hiring- Building Teams that Last
36:40 Jan 14, 2026
10
#338: Carley Knobloch on Bridging Design and Technology in Luxury Homes
1:06:26 Jan 7, 2026
11
#337: 2025 Year in Review — Growth, Challenges, and the Role of AI at One Firefly
1:12:23 Dec 31, 2025
12
#336: Lessons in Expansion — Steve Weber on Acquisitions, Systems, and Leadership
1:03:23 Dec 24, 2025
13
#335: From CIA to CEO—Kris Coleman on Security, Strategy, and Service
1:08:03 Dec 17, 2025
14
#334: Building Partnerships That Shine — Kayla Steinberg of ADI | Snap One
55:42 Dec 10, 2025
15
#333: From Guessing to Investing- How AV Dealers Can Build a Winning Marketing Budget
37:55 Dec 3, 2025
16
#332: Ari Supran on Harnessing AI to Transform Business and Culture
1:13:02 Nov 26, 2025
17
AU #331: Navigating Uncertainty Part II: Expert Strategies to Stay Agile and Grow in a Shifting CI Industry
1:06:39 Nov 19, 2025
18
#330: From Hi-Fi to Sony- Kathleen Thomas on a Lifetime in the Audio Industry
1:04:42 Nov 12, 2025
19
#329: Measuring What Matters: How CRM Integration Improves Marketing ROI
40:39 Nov 5, 2025
20
Bonus Episode: The Power of the Tangible- Why LuxePost is Bringing Direct Mail Back to Luxury Marketing
38:43 Nov 3, 2025
21
#328: Harnessing AI to Transform Your Business with Isar Meitis
1:17:53 Oct 29, 2025
22
#327: Chris Sterle on Building Acoustic Design Systems with Culture, Vision, and Content
1:07:07 Oct 22, 2025
23
#326: Big Speakers and Bigger Passion at HiFi Buys with Chris Doughty
58:56 Oct 15, 2025
24
Special Episode: Elevating Leadership with Ron Callis of One Firefly
1:07:24 Oct 8, 2025
25
#325: They Clicked. Now What? The Integrator's Guide to Campaign Follow-Up
36:59 Oct 8, 2025
26
#324: Lessons in Leadership and Growth from John Carter of Multimedia & Powered Solutions
1:03:48 Oct 1, 2025
27
#323: 5-Minute Marketing Workshops: Mastering the Fundamentals of SEO
21:24 Sep 24, 2025
28
#322: Andres Klein on Building Maxicon and the Future of Intelligent Living
1:07:50 Sep 17, 2025
29
#321- Breaking Through the Noise (Literally): How AV Dealers Can Develop an Effective Marketing Strategy
35:51 Sep 10, 2025
30
#320: Behind the Gates of Beverly Hills Smart Homes with Jay Dobensky
1:03:16 Sep 3, 2025
31
#319: Smarter Hiring for CI Businesses: Inside the Amplify People Process
35:18 Aug 27, 2025
32
#318: David Frangioni on Building Studios, Systems, and Iconic Sound
1:00:48 Aug 20, 2025
33
#317: From DIY to Delegation- When It’s Time to Bring in a Marketing Team
40:07 Aug 13, 2025
34
#316: David Warfel on Lighting the Way - Design, Education, and Innovation
1:02:43 Aug 6, 2025
35
#315: Content That Converts — Crafting a Winning Article, Social Post, or Email
1:10:20 Jul 30, 2025
36
#314: From Insight to Impact – Matt Bernath on Bold Leadership in Business
1:04:57 Jul 23, 2025
37
#313: The Soul of Content - Deby Rubi on Writing That Connects
36:13 Jul 16, 2025
38
AU #312: From Finance to Smart Homes - Jaime Garcia's Entrepreneurial Journey
49:20 Jul 9, 2025
39
AU #311: Navigating Uncertainty: Expert Strategies to Stay Agile and Grow in a Shifting CI Industry
1:06:15 Jul 2, 2025
40
AU #310: Building Luxury AV in Martha’s Vineyard with Travis Larsen
1:07:08 Jun 25, 2025
41
AU #309: 5-Minute Marketing Workshops: Mastering the Fundamentals of SEO
20:44 Jun 18, 2025
42
AU #308: Executive Streaming and AV Excellence with Jesse Miller
58:37 Jun 11, 2025
43
AU #307- Stop Posting Like It’s 2015: Social Media Tips That Actually Work with Kali Keegan
37:42 Jun 4, 2025
44
AU 306: Michael Wilson on the Business of High-End Integration
1:04:41 May 28, 2025
45
AU #305: The Founder in the Hot Seat — Ron Callis on Building One Firefly and Navigating Marketing Trends
51:04 May 21, 2025
46
AU #304: Tech-Driven Growth and the Power of EOS with Richard Quinones
1:05:57 May 14, 2025
47
AU #303: Maximize Your Marketing Dollars: Smart Strategies for Growth with Lutron and One Firefly
1:08:23 May 7, 2025
48
AU #302: Bryan and Marc Rizzo on Legacy, Leadership, and Life Safety Systems
1:09:35 Apr 30, 2025
49
AU #301: Setting Your Team Members Up for Success: A Guide to Effective Employee Onboarding
1:14:17 Apr 23, 2025
50
AU #300: Lee Travis on Leadership, Lighting, and Longevity
1:20:22 Apr 16, 2025
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