The Business of Letting Go: Chris McCormick on Coaching, Control, and Growing Up as a Leader
Chris McCormick started as an electrician with a love of lighting control. Seventeen years later, he’s built one of Sydney’s most respected integration businesses — and rebranded it to reflect where he’s headed next. In this episode, Chris shares the honest story behind stepping away from the tools, what he learned from hiring a business coach, and the discipline it takes to grow something that lasts. From cash flow panic to confidence, it’s a real look at the work behind the work — and why most integrators don’t need better tech. They need better systems.For more episodes and news, visit www.masterintegrator.com.auMentioned in this episode:Thanks to our sponsor, Kolosseum - the design and documentation wingman you didn't know you needed. Visit kolosseum.io today!Thanks to our sponsor, Integrate Unlimited - the exclusive Australian distributor of MAG Theatron. Visit iunlimited.au today!To register, for the Ethical Technology Design Conference, visit https://cedia.swoogo.com/ausetc/register
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The Unseen Threat: Dr Hailey Daly on Technology-Facilitated Domestic Violence
What happens when the systems we design for comfort and control become tools for abuse? Dr Hailey Daly joins Paul to unpack the uncomfortable but urgent issue of technology-facilitated abuse (TFA) and how smart home systems are being misused in domestic violence cases. From compromised CCTV and manipulated smart locks to weaponised climate control and surveillance, this conversation covers the risks, red flags, and responsibilities integrators need to take seriously. This episode is not about fear — it’s about awareness, documentation, and protecting both your clients and your business before someone becomes a test case.For more episodes and news, visit www.masterintegrator.com.auMentioned in this episode:Thanks to our sponsor, Kolosseum - the design and documentation wingman you didn't know you needed. Visit kolosseum.io today!Thanks to our sponsor, Integrate Unlimited - the exclusive Australian distributor of MAG Theatron. Visit iunlimited.au today!To register, for the Ethical Technology Design Conference, visit https://cedia.swoogo.com/ausetc/register
The Master Integrator Podcast is where Australia’s smart home technology industry gets real. Hosted by Paul Skelton — a longtime industry journalist and current Regional Development Consultant for CEDIA in Australia and New Zealand — this series goes beyond product hype to explore the people, policies, and practices shaping the future of home integration.
Each episode features candid conversations with integrators, educators, builders, designers, and policy leaders who are challenging the status quo and building a more professional, sustainable, and inclusive industry.
Whether you’re on the tools, running a business, designing the systems, or shaping the rules — this podcast is for you.
No fluff. No buzzwords. Just honest, grounded conversations about what it takes to make this industry better.
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