This week's home automation podcast features our host Ron Callis interviewing Shawn Lemay. Recorded live on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. EST.

About Shawn Lemay

With over 30 years in the industry, Shawn got his start in IT and Computer system sales before discovering the world of smart home automation when he and his business partner attended their first CEDIA trade show event in 2004.

Their Buffalo, New York-based automation company, Sound & Theater, was created to provide consumers easy-to-use, simple, and concealed smart technology throughout their homes.

Shawn is a CEDIA Registered Outreach Instructor and volunteer. He holds various vendor certifications and is an active writer with multiple published articles to his credit.

Interview Recap

• Shawn’s origin story and how he went from creating an ISP company competing with AOL to venturing into the smart home automation space
• Consumer behaviors based in the Buffalo, New York marketplace and how 2020 treated Sound & Theater
• How his business has weathered the storm caused by vendor supply chain issues.
• Shawn’s thoughts on the future of trade shows & events