Hey folks, Phil Zito here, and we are one podcast away from closing up the year with a bang! In this week's podcast I discuss the topic of Direct Digital Controls (DDC). 

In today's episode I will cover:

• What direct digital controls are
• How Direct Digital Controls revolutionized how we control our equipment
• Why DDC systems were such a mind shift for folks
• The next great mind shift that is coming with IP-based controls!

In Episode 41 of the Building Automation Monthly Podcast, I discuss electromechanical controls. This podcast is going to teach you a ton about electromechanical controls and the important role the serve in the modern Building Automation System.

In today's episode I will cover:

• What electromechanical controls are
• The three kinds of electromechanical controls
• Why electromechanical controls are still VERY relevant!

In Episode 40 of the Building Automation Monthly Podcast, I handle a much-requested topic and that is the topic of pneumatics. I also dive into my book launch strategy and walk you through everything I did and why.

In today's episode I will cover:

• What pneumatics are, how they work, and how to upgrade them
• My entire book launch strategy (from how I created the book, marketed the book, and sold the book) 
• My lessons learned from my first ever product launch