Automation Unplugged Episode #158 feat. Matt Cwiokowski, CEO at Avidia
In 2010, Matt and two other colleagues founded the Chicagoland automation company, Avidia, with a goal to create a more focused, hands-on approach to home automation. At inception, Matt managed Avidia’s programming and system design efforts. In 2018 Matt and Kamil bought their 3rd partner out and Matt assumed the role of CEO where his role involves leading the company forward through client-focused sales and marketing activities. Today, Avidia is a team of 12 with a strong focus on residential projects. The company realized a strong 35% YOY growth for 2020 over 2019 and even beat their highest sales month in company history here in the first quarter of 2021. Recorded live on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.
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Show Notes
Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Matt Cwiokoski:
- What ultimately led Avidia to have a 35% YOY growth in 2020
- How a re-brand in 2018 and strategic marketing helped raise the company's brand awareness and overall visibility
- Avidia's pivot to an RMR-based approach for system service support
- Ways Matt has made it possible to enjoy a healthy work-life balance as a business owner with a growing company
To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au158
SHOW NOTES
Matt and two other colleagues founded the Chicagoland automation company, Avidia, in 2010 with a goal to create a more focused, hands-on approach to home automation. At inception, Matt managed Avidia’s programming and system design efforts. In 2018 Matt and Kamil bought their 3rd partner out and Matt assumed the role of CEO where his role involves leading the company forward through client-focused sales and marketing activities.
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.