Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with George and Kassa Harrison How EOS, entrepreneurial operating system has made a positive impact on the company Vital Management and systematically reviewing financials with set goals The importance of marketing and original photography for an integration firm To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au197 SHOW NOTES George Harrison gained years of industry experience in the C...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 197
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Brenna Basden The role of a copywriter and their impact in marketing Trends in copywriting and SEO it’s role within a website SEO bad practices to avoid. Fitness trends and their health benefits To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au196 SHOW NOTES Brenna Basden graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Texas in 2014 with a Bachelor's in English Literature a...
Jan 07, 2022•50 min•Ep. 196
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Bill Simpkins Customer focused marketing vs custom builder driven lead generation Working on international projects Potential industry changes in 2022 and how to plan for the new normal supply chain challenges After-sales service business model and how it relates to customer relations and happiness To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au195 SHOW NOTES Bill Simpkins is a ...
Dec 29, 2021•55 min•Ep. 195
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Ron Wanless: Lessons learned over the 40 years in the CI industry How to build a business model to withstand economic recessions The importance of updating and communicating price changes The benefit of certifications and credentials in the CI space To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au194 SHOW NOTES Ron Wanless founded Technology Design Associates a smart home automat...
Dec 01, 2021•51 min•Ep. 194
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Theo Tsavoussis: What is Bitcoin and how does it work How Bitcoin promotes the development of renewable energy sources Centralized vs Decentralized Blockchains The future of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au193 SHOW NOTES In 1997, Theo founded Prometheus Systems, an A.V. integration company that specializes in high-end residential...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 193
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Paul Starkey: Aspire Liquidity Partners, a guided partnership designed to position your company for maximum value extraction PrepTech, a job program dedicated to training and connecting qualified talent to businesses in the CI industry How Paul and his wife are fighting against sex trafficking through their organization, Building Better Lives DMF Lighting's partnership with Building Better Lives To get transcripts, resources of ...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 192
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Jeff Costello: The 2021 Fall Azione Conference in Nashville The recent acquisition of Nortek Control The importance of feedback and how to successfully grow partnerships Jeff's novel, Surfing With the Bishop The latest issue with shipping delays and product shortages To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au191 SHOW NOTES As a recognized sales leader focused on driving rev...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 191
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Scott Abel: The experience gained and lessons learned while working in Silicon Valley The importance of brand consistency and how to avoid brand confusion Using criticisms as motivation to grow and improve Building relationships with photographers and videographers Creating and maintaining a social media presence To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au190 SHOW NOTES As t...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 190
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Robert Burns: The importance of differentiating your brand The importance of job descriptions and clarity in roles and responsibilities CO-DA, a training University, a training process for new hires and support for current employees Company culture and how it impacts all aspects of the business To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au189 SHOW NOTES Robert Burns is COO at ...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 189
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Casey Levy-Tulloch: The challenges of getting a start-up business off the ground The simple, magical experience of Josh.ai The importance of privacy and security with a voice control service The One Firefly and Josh.ai partnership To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au188 SHOW NOTES Casey joined the Josh.ai team as an early employee over four years ago and now manages t...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 188
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Shawn Hansson: Building an award-winning business from a humble start in Shawn's garage One of Logic's hardest and biggest projects deploying a Crestron system in a former missile silo turned bunker in Kansas Increase in morale and work culture after returning to the office Trends in commercial technology in the workplace To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au187 SHOW N...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 187
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Jeff Binette: Lessons learned from growing up in an entrepreneurial family Adding One Vision as their partner for after-sales service and support Labor shortage challenges and solutions Partnering with electricians to provide lighting fixture and lighting control solutions To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au186 SHOW NOTES Jeff is the current President at SmartHome So...
Sep 15, 2021•51 min•Ep. 186
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Ryan Paddock: His unique philosophy and marketing position The importance of privacy and technology in our homes The increasing demand for circadian based lighting and home theaters The shift to battery and renewable power solutions To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au185 SHOW NOTES Ryan Paddock founded A Mindful Home in 2019 with an understanding of what’s next and a...
Sep 09, 2021•55 min•Ep. 185
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Larry Supon: The importance of utilizing outside consultants and coaches to help develop a business strategy for success The importance of having the right people in the right seats Building a culture of accountability and striving for professional growth To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au184 SHOW NOTES Larry founded Automated Lifestyles LLC in 2000. He has created ...
Aug 31, 2021•46 min•Ep. 184
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Chris Edelen: How the Texas market has grown and developed over the years The rise and fall of Eastman Kodak Company The challenges growing a business in the custom integration industry The latest supply chain issues related to Covid Delta outbreaks in China Pulling out of CEDIA and the likelihood of other fall events potentially canceling To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefl...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 183
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Marc Ayoub: Marc's journey through the industry and the lessons learned Who CET and Associates is as an organization and their unique approach to work culture Grid resiliency and the importance of renewable and efficient energy To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au182 SHOW NOTES Marc Ayoub is a 20+ year CI industry veteran who held several unique roles throughout his c...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 182
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Tom Farinola: How Tom navigates the worlds of retail and custom integration The importance of communication between the client and the dealer The lessons learned over his 35 years in business Tom shares his passion for Steinway Lyngdorf and describes how he delivers the experience to his clients To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au181 SHOW NOTES In 1990, Tom purchased...
Aug 09, 2021•57 min•Ep. 181
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Steve Burke: The importance of taking care of your team and work culture Steve's strategies for growth mindset Why Texadia serves both the commercial and residential markets Texadia's unique solution to the human resource limitations affecting the industry To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au180 SHOW NOTES Steve has learned and grown throughout his 20+ career in the i...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 180
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Troy Morgan: The impact of home automation and energy management in the home Understanding the power of a watt An overview of energy integration and why it matters The concept of a virtual power plant To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au179 SHOW NOTES Troy Morgan is the Founder and CEO at PanTech Design. Under Troy's leadership, PanTech Design quickly became one of th...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 179
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Chris Pearson: His humble beginnings as a projector Rep and journey towards becoming one of the largest integrators in Texas Chris' philosophy on expanding his skill set portfolio based on his client's needs The danger of opportunity, and how he is managing Service Tech's growth The importance of having the right people in the right roles to reach growth goals Why continued training takes priority in his business To get transcri...
Jul 21, 2021•59 min•Ep. 178
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Brett Ringeisen: How the family business and the electronics industry evolve over the decades The very first CEDIA event in 1990! Brett's windsurfing accident and how that affected him as well as the company Lessons learned from the hardship and how they made him a better leader To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au177 SHOW NOTES Brett's family acquired a small busines...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 177
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Matt Bernath: 6 ways to increase profit and reduce chaos in your business Advice for an integration firm owner on managing their own compensation How to turn the most prosperous times into the most profitable times The time investment to start transforming your business and profits with Vital Management To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au176 SHOW NOTES Matt is a Seni...
Jul 08, 2021•53 min•Ep. 176
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Jaclyn Boutwell: How to approach your clients for approval to photograph projects Basics of video and lighting configurations for successful Zoom meetings How she manages the finances for Media Systems Parental control and privacy management for minors on the Internet To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au175 SHOW NOTES Jaclyn is a technology designer who specializes in...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 175
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Omar Alarcon: His journey towards starting his own integration firm Advice and best practices with leveraging Instagram And how he selects which brands to work with To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au174 SHOW NOTES Omar has a diverse background, including working in the baking industry and as an electrician before starting his own integration firm, A's Smart Home Sol...
Jun 22, 2021•48 min•Ep. 174
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Doug Greenwald: Doug's start in the CI industry in the early '90s Scaling his integration company over the past 20 years What to expect from business software Developing and documenting business processes To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au173 SHOW NOTES Doug first established Creative Sound & Integration in 2001 to better serve his clients with best-in-class sma...
Jun 15, 2021•45 min•Ep. 173
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Donnie Boutwell: Remote maintenance and diagnostics Leadership that focuses on delegating rather than micromanaging Personal vs professional social media strategy Working professionally with a spouse To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au172 SHOW NOTES Before taking over as CEO at Media Systems, Donnie started working for his uncle as an installer. Donnie's background i...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 172
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Jason McGraw: Will there be a show? Current Health and Safety protocols in place for the show What to expect from the 2021 CEDIA Expo Some of the top brands that will be attending the CEDIA Expo including Crestron, Lutron, Savant, and of course, One Firefly To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au171 SHOW NOTES Jason McGraw has a background including 34 years of for-profi...
May 31, 2021•47 min•Ep. 171
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Cory Reistad: SAV's relaunch, post VIA, focused on best in class marketing and SEO, ultimately making Cory a convert to the power of marketing How Cory approaches blending design and technology into spaces Advice for integrators on how to deal with changes and challenges to supply shortages How the pandemic has increased consumer interest in wellness technology To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and...
May 24, 2021•53 min•Ep. 170
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Josh Clark: Josh's experience buying out his business partner Lessons learned from their move into their quarter-million-dollar showroom Josh's approach to hiring The importance of marketing and how Josh uses it to educate consumers To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au169 SHOW NOTES Josh is the Founder and Owner of Rely Technology. He started the Lexington, Kentucky-b...
May 19, 2021•42 min•Ep. 169
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Franco D'Ascanio: Elements that make Coastal Source unique from other competitors The new Line Source bollard that sets a new standard for a quality listening experience What it looks like to be part of a family-owned business environment Why integrators should be more focused on solutions outside of the home To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au168 SHOW NOTES Franco's...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 168
