In this week’s After Show, we chat with Wes Claytor, Digital Marketing Account Manager at One Firefly. Wes shares his commitment to cultivating consistency in his personal and work life through ultra-marathon running, writing, and reading. If you haven't already listened to the full interview, make sure to check out show #149 here on the podcast or over on our Facebook page at facebook.com/onefireflyllc. Okay, let’s jump into my conversation with Wes Claytor.

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Wes Claytor:

• Wes' transition from the health and fitness industry into digital marketing
• The importance of work/life balance
• Wes' thoughts on the future of our industry in 2021
• Principles and beliefs that lead to success in running and life

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au149

SHOW NOTES

Wes Claytor is currently an Account Manager with One Firefly. Wes joined the team at One Firefly in 2019 with the goal of expanding his digital marketing toolkit to better service his clients. In addition to managing his book of business consisting of integrators located throughout North America, he also runs a personal blog.

Ron Callis is the CEO of One Firefly, LLC, a digital marketing agency based out of South Florida and creator of Automation Unplugged. Founded in 2007, One Firefly has quickly became the leading marketing firm specializing within the integrated technology and security space. The One Firefly team work hard to create innovative solutions to help Integrators boost their online presence, such as the elite website solution, Mercury Pro.

About One Firefly

One Firefly, LLC is an award-winning marketing agency that caters to technology professionals in the custom integration, security and solar energy markets. One Firefly is headquartered in Davie, Florida with staff located throughout North America and has been operating since 2007.

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Gregg Dixon:

• Gregg's approach to making 2020 their most successful year
• What projects looked like for Gregg in 1995
• Major changes Gregg made to help take AV Specialists to the next level
• Gregg's approach to company culture

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au148

SHOW NOTES

Gregg Dixon founded AV Specialists upon relocation of he and his family to Florida from New York. Now 25 years later, AV Specialists is having their most successful year in company history thanks to his dedicated and growing team and a renewed focus on home construction and remodeling from his core customer base.

Ron Callis is the CEO of One Firefly, LLC, a digital marketing agency based out of South Florida and creator of Automation Unplugged. Founded in 2007, One Firefly has quickly became the leading marketing firm specializing within the integrated technology and security space. The One Firefly team work hard to create innovative solutions to help Integrators boost their online presence, such as the elite website solution, Mercury Pro.

About One Firefly

One Firefly, LLC is an award-winning marketing agency that caters to technology professionals in the custom integration, security and solar energy markets. One Firefly is headquartered in Davie, Florida with staff located throughout North America and has been operating since 2007.

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Jon Robbins:

• HTSA's sales training approach
• Jon's view on how the recent 2020 election turnout will impact the custom integration space
• How Jon defines leadership
• HTSA membership growth and opportunities

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au147

SHOW NOTES

Jon serves as Executive Director at HTSA where he crafts annual strategic business plans to help propel the organization forward. Jon is also responsible for building strong relationships with the finest technology brands and the nation’s top AV specialists. He got his start leading Hi-Fidelity House based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania back in 1975.

Ron Callis is the CEO of One Firefly, LLC, a digital marketing agency based out of South Florida and creator of Automation Unplugged. Founded in 2007, One Firefly has quickly became the leading marketing firm specializing within the integrated technology and security space. The One Firefly team work hard to create innovative solutions to help Integrators boost their online presence, such as the elite website solution, Mercury Pro.

About One Firefly

One Firefly, LLC is an award-winning marketing agency that caters to technology professionals in the custom integration, security and solar energy markets. One Firefly is headquartered in Davie, Florida with staff located throughout North America and has been operating since 2007.

In this week's After Show, we chat with Phil Mulligan, President at Pacific Audio & Communications Hawaii, and Vice President, Pat Mulligan. Phil and Pat share with us their recruiting and hiring strategies as they have developed proof concept partnerships with local community college apprenticeship programs with a focus in Electrical and IT. 

If you haven't already listened to the full interview, make sure to check out show #146 here on the podcast or over on our Facebook page at facebook.com/OneFireflyLLC. Okay, let's just jump into my conversation with Phil and Pat Mulligan. 

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Phil and Pat Mulligan:

• Logistical hurdles faced when running a Hawaii based business
• Pat's time in the Army and the transition into the custom integration industry
• How Pat and Phil prepare their projects for extreme weather conditions
• The Ballistic Missle scare from 2018

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au146

SHOW NOTES

Phil founded Maui-based integration firm Pacific Audio & Communication in 1991 to help homeowners achieve their goal of integrated home control and entertainment systems. Later in 1998, Pat joined Phil in the family business and used his military electronics experience and degree in electrical engineering to help run the CI side of the operation, including all Crestron programming. They currently run Pacific Audio & Communications together as President (Phil) and Vice President (Pat).

Ron Callis is the CEO of One Firefly, LLC, a digital marketing agency based out of South Florida and creator of Automation Unplugged. Founded in 2007, One Firefly has quickly became the leading marketing firm specializing within the integrated technology and security space. The One Firefly team work hard to create innovative solutions to help Integrators boost their online presence, such as the elite website solution, Mercury Pro.

About One Firefly

One Firefly, LLC is an award-winning marketing agency that caters to technology professionals in the custom integration, security and solar energy markets. One Firefly is headquartered in Davie, Florida with staff located throughout North America and has been operating since 2007.

We just wrapped up recording show #145 featuring Bert Herrrero, CEO of First Priority Audio, and Joel Hernandez, their General Manager.

Here, Bert shared with us how a pivotal book he read helped him focus more on the business than in the business while Joel discussed their latest sales process overhaul. 

If you haven't already listened to the full interview, make sure to check out show #145 here on the podcast or over on our Facebook page at facebook.com/onefireflyllc. Okay, let’s jump into my conversation with Bert Herrero and Joel Hernandez.

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Bert Herrero and Joel Hernandez

• Creating a balance as a family owned business
• Bert’s passion for re-investing in his community, including his partnerships with ministries around South Florida
• How COVID-19 has impacted First Priority Audio
• Their innovative use of social media marketing to drive company growth

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au145

SHOW NOTES

Bert and Joel are cousins running the family business, First Priority Audio. Bert started his entrepreneurial journey early, at the age of 18, installing and servicing satellite dish installations throughout South Florida. His cousin, Joel Hernandez started his own AV integration company in the early 2000’s, and later joined forces with Bert at First Priority Audio in 2014.

Ron Callis is the CEO of One Firefly, LLC, a digital marketing agency based out of South Florida and creator of Automation Unplugged. Founded in 2007, One Firefly has quickly became the leading marketing firm specializing within the integrated technology and security space. The One Firefly team work hard to create innovative solutions to help Integrators boost their online presence, such as the elite website solution, Mercury Pro.

About One Firefly

One Firefly, LLC is an award-winning marketing agency that caters to technology professionals in the custom integration, security and solar energy markets. One Firefly is headquartered in Davie, Florida with staff located throughout North America and has been operating since 2007.

Welcome to the Automation Unplugged After Show! When scheduling permits, we will take some time after we record the official episode to dig a little deeper with our guest, learn more about them, their hobbies, or frankly, anything that I think you might want to learn more about.

We just wrapped up recording show #144 featuring Patrick Hartman, General Manager at Diversified Systems International. Patrick shared a big idea he picked up while attending a CEDIA Business Exchange event which was inspired by the book, The Trusted Advisor, by Robert M. Galford.

If you haven't already listened to the full interview, make sure to check out show #144 here on the podcast or over on our Facebook page at facebook.com/onefireflyllc. Okay, let’s jump into my conversation with Patrick Hartman.

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Patrick Hartman:

• Patrick’s experience as a CEDIA volunteer
• Recap of the Virtual CEDIA 2020 educational offering
• What industry events might look like in 2021
• Patrick’s focus on work/life balance and his participation in Spartan Races.

To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au144

SHOW NOTES

Patrick is the General Manager of DSI, a Reno-based integration firm ten years ago, and spearheaded their residential sector. Today, Patrick’s extensive list of repeat customers reflects his trademark level of customer service from smaller projects all the way to projects that span years with budgets over $3M.

Ron Callis is the CEO of One Firefly, LLC, a digital marketing agency based out of South Florida and creator of Automation Unplugged. Founded in 2007, One Firefly has quickly became the leading marketing firm specializing within the integrated technology and security space. The One Firefly team work hard to create innovative solutions to help Integrators boost their online presence, such as the elite website solution, Mercury Pro.

About One Firefly

One Firefly, LLC is an award-winning marketing agency that caters to technology professionals in the custom integration, security and solar energy markets. One Firefly is headquartered in Davie, Florida with staff located throughout North America and has been operating since 2007.