Automation Unplugged Episode #169 feat. Josh Clark Owner at Rely Technology
Josh and his partner Jon founded Rely Technology out of Lexington, Kentucky, in 2008. His business launched by offering audio/video services, computer support, and IT. Within a few years of their start, they decided to drop computer and IT-related services in exchange for a focus on smart home automation. Two years ago, two big events occurred. Josh bought out his partner and became 100% owner of the company and he opened their new quarter-million-dollar showroom in Lexington. Rely Technology has also recently expanded to a second location in Charleston, South Carolina. Josh and his team place a radical focus on creating strong relationships with clients and referral partners, which has become their unique selling proposition. Recorded live on Wednesday, May 12th, 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 Josh Clark:
- Josh's experience buying out his business partner
- Lessons learned from their move into their quarter-million-dollar showroom
- Josh's approach to hiring
- The importance of marketing and how Josh uses it to educate consumers
To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au169
SHOW NOTES
Josh is the Founder and Owner of Rely Technology. He started the Lexington, Kentucky-based business back in 2008 with his partner Jon. Originally, Rely Technology offered audio/video services, computer support, and IT. Their current focus now is on smart home automation. Josh bought out his partner Jon two years ago and became 100% owner of Rely Technology. Rely Technology has recently opened a new quarter-million-dollar showroom in Lexington and is expanding to a second location in Charleston, South Carolina.
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.