This week's home automation podcast features our host Ron Callis interviewing Ariel Gutierrez. Recorded live on Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. EST.

About Ariel Gutierrez

Founded in 2009, Ariel and his wife co-founded Miami-based Polaris Controls, a manufacturer representative firm that covers Latin American and The Caribbean.

Since their founding, Polaris Controls has built a network of over 500 dealers across both regions and developed their A/V and building automation offering for residential and commercial projects including government and hospitality.

Interview Recap

• Origin story behind Polaris Controls
• Ariel’s reaction to the Savant acquisition of GE Lighting
• The impact COVID-19 has had on the Latin American economy and currencies
• The webinar and podcast strategy launched by Polaris Controls to better help their dealers