Home Automation Podcast Episode #145: An Industry Q&A With Bert Herrero and Joel Hernandez
In this weeks home automation show of Automation Unplugged, Bert Herrero and Joel Hernandez of First Priority Audio share how COVID-19 has impacted their custom integration firm and their innovative use of social media marketing to drive company growth.
This week's home automation podcast features our host Ron Callis interviewing Bert Herrero and Joel Hernandez. Recorded live on Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. EST.
About Bert Herrero and Joel Hernandez
Today's show features Bert Herrero, CEO of First Priority Audio, and General Manager Joel Hernandez.
Bert started his entrepreneurial journey early, at the age of 18, installing and servicing satellite dish installations throughout South Florida. His cousin, Joel Hernandez, started his own AV integration company in the early 2000s and later joined forces with Bert at First Priority Audio in 2014.
Fort Lauderdale based First Priority Audio comprises a team of 22 staff with a fleet of 9 service vehicles. Their award-winning family run business offers residential smart home automation and audio video solutions.
Interview Recap
- Creating a balance as a family-owned business
- Bert’s passion for re-investing in his community, including his partnerships with ministries around South Florida
- How COVID-19 has impacted First Priority Audio
- Their innovative use of social media marketing to drive company growth