Automation Unplugged Episode #119 feat. Matt DeVance, Founder of DeVance Electronic Lifestyle
With over 25 years in the custom audio/video industry, Matt got his start in-car audio after spending his youth watching his father repair home electronics from their home basement as a side-hustle. After spending 4 years at Dallas based audio-video retailer, Home Entertainment, he ultimately decided to strike out on his own and starting his own integration firm, DeVance Electronic Lifestyles, in 2002. Today, DeVance is constantly growing. They are expanding their business by buying a building that will double their current space. They have annual revenues approaching $3M with a staff of 11 people. Recorded live on Friday, May 8th, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. EST.
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Show Notes
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Matt DeVance:
- Ways in which previous life-changing events, such as 9/11 and the Great Recession, has prepared Matt to better handle this pandemic
- Matt’s perspective on the shift in demand for technology in homes and how integrators can prepare
- How EOS evolved Matt’s business and communications approach
- The importance of company culture and the mentoring of employees
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SHOW NOTES
Matt has over 25 years of custom integration experience and is Founder of DeVance Electronic Lifestyles, which opened in 2002. DeVance Electronic Lifestyles currently does just under $3M in business annually and is expanding its business by purchasing a new building, doubling its current space.
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.