Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Ken Vanemon:

• Status of the audio video marketplace in New York City.
• Ken’s strategies to stay sane while taking care of clients during these strange times
• Ken’s thoughts on whether sales people are born or made
• How Crestron Home is helping dealers create a more customizable smart home system

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Ken is currently Sr Regional Sales Manager for Sapphire Marketing. With over 25 years of experience in the Consumer Electronics Industry, Ken has worked in various roles from Operations Manager at Best Buy to Independent Manufacturers Sales Rep at JVC.

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 Rusty Deeble:

• The positive impact that the ProSource Dream Theater Makeover Contest has had on Digital Installers
• Ways Rusty gives back to his clients and community by offering their showroom as an event space
• Rusty’s recent experiences with homeowners ready to invest into their property such as outdoor spaces and home offices
• Rusty’s love of MMA and Wrestling

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Rusty is President of Digital Installers which he founded in 2001. Since inception, he has worked hard to make his customers happy by providing friendly, professional, and clean custom audio/video installations regardless of project size.

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 Wim De Vos:

• Changes throughout Europe that Wim, his business, and clients have experienced since April
• Whether America’s political and economic climate will affect the European market
• Wim’s approach to digital transformation as his business re-opens and why he has decided to re-think his business as if it were a start-up
• Inspiring books Wim has been reading in light of COVID and the resurgence of the Civil Rights Movement in the United StatesCatch us LIVE on Facebook each week and stay updated by RSVPing to get notified about our next live event here: https://www.facebook.com/OneFireflyLLC

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Wim is currently over his European firm, Genesis Home Technology. His self proclaimed title is "Thunder Lizard." Genesis has been growing for over 10 years and offers design, training, and marketing solutions with its premium branded products to a select network of 300 certified installation partners in France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

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 Maryellen Oswald:

• How Maryellen got her start in Consumer Electronics with Widescreen Magazine
• The potential permanent move to virtual meetings, demonstrations and trade events
• Insider look at the benefits of being featured in a publication such as Connected Design Magazine
• Maryellen’s thoughts on the current state and future of our industry

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Maryellen has 22 years of experience in consumer publication. She and her team at Connected Design Magazine work to build bridges and create networking opportunities between technology professionals and the design & build community.

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 Kyle Steele:

• How the Global Wave Integration wellness showroom has transformed due to COVID
• What the last 90 days have looked like for Global Wave Integration as a California-based business with job sites located around the US.
• Kyle’s thoughts on the industry’s role on approaching conversations around race
• Kyle’s strategies around building strong teams using personality types as a rubric for team composition.

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Kyle Steele started California-based Global Wave Integration in 2004, after gaining experience working for two southern California based integration firms. Today, Global Wave Integration has completed projects that span from the West Coast to the Middle East.

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 Steve Haas:

• Steve’s origin story and his transition into the high-end residential space
• Steve’s approach to educating end-users and integrators about home audio
• Changes Steve and his team are making in light of COVID, such as offering webinars revolving residential acoustics
• The importance of having conversations around race and Steve’s plans to bring in more diversity into our industry

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Steve Haas is the CEO and Principal Consultant at SH Acoustics. Over the last two decades, Steve has brought the quality audio experience into the high-end residential market where he works with homeowners, architects, interior designers, builders, and technology integrators to help keep sound quality and control top of mind.

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 Alex Camara:

• Alex’s backstory in technology startups before acquiring Audio Control
• Alex's thoughts on approaching conversations within the workplace revolving race and creating a safe space for all employees
• Audio Control’s “restart” message means in light of COVD-19
• How demand for “home entertainment” has increased and what he is seeing in demand for audio control solutions throughout the country.

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Alex joined Seattle based Audio Control in 2011 and ultimately acquired the company in 2013. Alex and his team of obsessive audio experts focus on designing, engineering, and manufacturing in the USA some of the most innovative, high-performance audio solutions for residential, commercial, and automotive markets.

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 Ariel Gutierrez:

• The origin story behind Polaris Controls
• Ariel's reaction to the Savant acquisition of GE Lighting
• The impact COVID-19 has had on the Latin American economy  and currencies
• The webinar and podcast strategy launched by Polaris Controls to better help their dealers

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Industry leader in the Latin American and Caribbean markets, Ariel Gutierrez, President of Polaris Controls, uses his background in engineering and construction to bring a unique perspective on the smart home experience.

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 Jason Barth and Jamie Carey:

• The impact beautifully shot photography has had on their business
• Changes Jason made in light of COVID-19 such as renovating their showroom and updating their website and other marketing
• Changes in consumer demand in response to COVID-19
• How Jamie’s addition to the team as Director of Business Development has helped The Premier Group strengthen their company culture and online presence

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SHOW NOTES

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 Kevin Hancock:

• Kevin’s origin story and how he got his first big break with an opportunity to install all the TV’s at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Florida
• How an ambitious decision at CEDIA 2019 helped build a strong relationship with Samsung that has led to his expansion
• Frame My TV's Deco Frame product line
• What Kevin is most excited for in 2020 and his predictions for industry changes in light of COVID-19

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Kevin Hancock is President of Frame My TV, which he founded out of his garage in 2006. Kevin and Frame My TV have since sold more than 10,000 TV frames to clients around the world in both luxury homes and commercial properties.

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.