#320: Behind the Gates of Beverly Hills Smart Homes with Jay Dobensky
This is Automation Unplugged, and I’m Ron Callis. Our guest today is Jay Dobensky — founder and president of Beverly Hills Smart Homes, a luxury integration firm serving elite clients in Beverly Hills and beyond. With more than two decades in business, Jay has built a reputation for delivering bespoke automation and AV solutions to some of the most iconic names in Hollywood. His entrepreneurial drive began with Advanced Home Automation back in 2000, which quickly grew along the I-95 corridor before evolving into what is now Beverly Hills Smart Homes. Jay’s work has earned him recognition on national television as the tech expert on DIY Network’s hit show Man Caves, and in 2024 his company achieved its first-ever CEPro Top 100 listing — a milestone he’s eager to build on in 2025. Beyond integration, Jay has lived a colorful journey as an entrepreneur, storm chaser, and innovator, now developing a patent-pending fire suppression technology inspired by California’s devastating wildfires.
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Show Notes
SHOW NOTES
In this episode, Jay and I discussed:
- His evolution from startup founder to leading a luxury smart home brand in Beverly Hills
- The unique demands of serving high-profile clients with discretion and excellence
- His experiences on national TV and overseas with the USO, bringing AV to military bases
Jay brings an incredible mix of entrepreneurial grit, creative vision, and unforgettable stories from the field. Whether you’re in integration, technology, or just love hearing how passion shapes business, this episode is for you.
So settle in and enjoy my conversation with Jay Dobensky. Let’s get started!
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