Automation Unplugged Podcast
Ron Callis
Show overview
Automation Unplugged Podcast has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 297 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 270 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 47 min and 1h 4m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Technology show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 31 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2020, with 67 episodes published. Published by Ron Callis.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 297 episodes#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
Ep 350#350: The Big Screen Experience for Big Profits: Why Projectors Belong in Your Lineup
SHOW NOTES During this webinar, you’ll hear from myself and Russell Warnhoff, Custom Integration Manager at Sony. We cover: Why projection is still a profit engine — and how it competes in key ways against large TVs and direct-view video walls Why the Sony brand carries weight and how to use Sony’s “Lens to Living Room” storytelling to elevate your sales conversations How to actually market big-screen solutions using the buyer journey, smarter segmentation of your customer list, and the right channel mix to drive hand-raises Visit the episode page on our website to get the audio recording, full transcript, and video of the original webinar. Now let’s tune in and learn how to deliver the big screen experience, and grow profits while you do it. To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit the podcast page on our website at onefirefly.com.
Ep 349#349: Selling Emotion, Not Gear — Mastering the Luxury Experience with Doug Dushan
SHOW NOTES In this episode, Doug and I discussed: How his background in luxury goods like wine and art allows him to connect emotionally with affluent clients and sell a lifestyle rather than just technical gear. The strategic challenge of scaling a business while maintaining the high-touch, personalized "owner experience" that luxury clients expect. Why he uses his viral social media presence as a form of "social proof" to build credibility and reach the next generation of technology consumers. Doug brings a wealth of experience in high-end integration and a unique perspective on the intersection of culture and technology. So settle in and enjoy my conversation with Doug Dushan. Let's get started! To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit the podcast page on our website at onefirefly.com.
AU Special Announcement
bonusSHOW NOTES Host Ron Callis announces an exciting update to the Automation Unplugged lineup. Starting in June, the podcast's fourth episode each month will pivot from marketing segments to dedicated AI Insights. Join us as we sit down with industry experts to explore real-world AI use cases, practical applications for integrators, and what is actually working in the business world today. To get the video announcement, visit: onefirefly.com/auspecial