This week's home automation podcast features our host Ron Callis interviewing Bryan Naquin. Recorded live on Friday, May 15th, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. EST.

About Bryan Naquin

Bryan got started in the audio-video industry back in 1995 and has since amassed 25 years of industry experience. In 2005, he founded  Baton Rouge-based technology integration company, Acadian Home Theater.

Acadian has been awarded the Top 100 Integrator Nationwide by CE Pro for 8 years in a row, making them the only Louisiana company holding that consecutive record.

Acadian is also recognized as the only Diamond Control4 Pinnacle Dealer within the state of Louisiana.

Interview Recap

• Steps Bryan is taking to keep his team safe during COVID-19 such as turning down jobs in high-risk areas 
• The importance of building relationships with industry peers and your community
• Bryan’s thoughts on whether CEDIA will return this year and the possibility of a virtual venue
• How Acadian approaches paid service plans during their sales cycle and the benefits they’ve experienced with Parasol for 24/7 remote servicing and support

This week's home automation podcast features our host Ron Callis interviewing Todd Girdis. Recorded live on Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. EST. 

About Todd Girdis

Todd Girdis is the Director of AV Sales and Marketing for RowOne Home Entertainment. He owned and operated Intelli Home Systems, an AV integration company, in SE Michigan for more than 10 years.

Todd also has experience in sales for the app-based universal remote control and automation, iRule, as the Director of Business Development for the AiN Group, and as the Senior Sales Representative for AE Ventures and Relidy. In his current role as Director of Sales and Marketing for RowOne, Todd oversees the strategic positioning of RowOne’s home entertainment seating offerings.

Interview Recap

Here are some of the topics Ron had the opportunity to discuss with Todd:

• The CEDIA show
• How integrators may be limiting themselves
• The value in having an established relationship with a furniture company
• RowOne's approach to delivering furniture