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Security Nation Podcast
by Electronic Security Association - ESA
Security Nation Podcast is hosted by ESA, and it brings the voice of the electronic security and life safety industry to you! Host Hannah Boone brings on security pros to discuss best practices, real-life experiences, industry forecasts, and more on this monthly podcast. It's the ever-present voice in an ever-changing industry.
Episodes
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From Instinct to Insight: Introducing ESA’s Industry Research Center
In this episode of Security Nation, Scott Elkins, ESA Integrator Director and Executive Chairman of Zeus Fire and Security, joins Christopher Thornberg, PhD, founder of Beacon Economics and ESA Chief Economist, to introduce the ESA Industry Research Center and its inaugural Industry Performance...
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Why Training Is Your Competitive Advantage
The security industry has talked about the technician shortage for years. But what if the solution isn't just finding more people—it's developing them more effectively? Greg Breyer, Vice President of Design and Compliance at Zeus Fire & Security, joins the Security Nation Podcast to discuss...
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National Company Director Candidates | Driving Standards, Advocacy, and Scale
In this episode of Security Nation, Kirk MacDowell, Chair of ESA's Leadership Identification and Nominating Committee (LINC) and President of MacGuard Security Advisors, sits down with ESA’s National Company Director candidates: Holly Borgmann (ADT) and Brian Robertson (Comcast/Xfinity Home).…
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Associate Director Candidates | Innovation, Partnership, and Industry Growth
In this episode of Security Nation, Kirk MacDowell, Chair of ESA's Leadership Identification and Nominating Committee (LINC) and President of MacGuard Security Advisors, sits down with ESA’s Associate Director candidates: Dean Belisle (DMP), Quentin Gunther (Resideo), and Don Morrow (Highland...
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Integrator Director Candidates | Leadership from the Front Lines
In this episode of Security Nation, Kirk MacDowell, Chair of ESA's Leadership Identification and Nominating Committee (LINC) and President of MacGuard Security Advisors, sits down with ESA’s Integrator Director candidates: Neil Atha (Atronic Alarm), Jordan Jackson (Security Central), and Randall...
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AI Is Changing Security Right Now: What Integrators Need to Know
In this episode of the Security Nation Podcast, ESA sits down with AI strategist Jeff Schatten, Ph.D., keynote speaker for the upcoming ESX OpenXChange Breakfast, to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the electronic security industry. Jeff shares practical insights on where AI...
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Younger Generations in Security: Steven Swavely on Finding Purpose and Opportunity in the Industry
In this episode of Security Nation, we sit down with Steven Swavely, Distribution Account Manager at Resideo, to explore his journey into the industry and what it’s like to build a career as a Gen Z professional. Steven shares what surprised him most about working in security, the challenges he’s...
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Meet the Integrator Director Candidates for ESA's 2025 Board of Directors Election
In this episode, we sit down with Kirk MacDowell, Jeremy Bates, Melissa Brinkman, Brendan Armstrong, Josh Dice, Peter Goldring, and Ken Kosher to discuss the contested election for the three open Integrator Director positions on ESA's Board of Directors. From there, Kirk interviews each candidate...
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Meet the Associate Director Candidates for ESA's 2025 Board of Directors Election
In this episode, we sit down with Kirk MacDowell, Tony Wilson, Colby Monachino, Jana Sherer, and Jake Voll to discuss the contested election for the one open Associate Director position on ESA's Board of Directors. From there, Kirk interviews each candidate about their background in the industry...
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Cybersecurity, Networking & Generating Gen Z Interest: Fanta-Marie Toure on ESX’s Impact
In this episode, we sit down with cybersecurity consultant Fanta-Marie Toure to explore her key takeaways from ESX 2024 and the event’s impact on the security and life safety industry. She shares insights on standout sessions, valuable networking opportunities, and how ESX helps professionals…
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Navigating Recovery: ESA Members' Stories from Hurricanes Helene
In this episode of the Security Nation Podcast, we sit down with Will Fleenor, President of Fleenor Security, to discuss the profound impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on ESA members and their clients. We explore how businesses and accounts were affected, the ongoing recovery efforts, and...
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Meet the Associate Director Candidates for ESA's 2024 Board of Directors Election
In this episode, we sit down with Kirk MacDowell, Dean Belisle, Kelly Bond, Jordan Burnsed, Nick English, and Greg Simmons to discuss the contested election for the Associate Director position on ESA's Board of Directors election. From there, Kirk interviews each candidate about their background…
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Advancing Security Talent: With Aiden O'Brien
In this episode, we sit down with Aiden O'Brien, Executive Director of the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), to discuss the workforce shortage issues our industry faces, the 2024 Industry Compensation Study, and FAST's mission to address these challenges. To learn more about FAST...
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Exciting Developments at ESA: With John Loud
In this episode, we sit down with John Loud, President of LOUD Security Systems Inc. and Chair of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) to discuss FAST's Compensations Study, industry trends forecast for 2024, the Membership Campaign ESA, and ESA's call for nominations on open positions on…
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ESX 2024 Sales Education Advising: With Tracy Larson & Kendall Horner
In this episode, we sit down with Tracy Larson, Tracy Larson, President of WeSuite, and Kendall Horner, Vice President at Braveheart Sales Performance to discuss their roles as advisors for ESX 2024's Sales education sessions. ESX 2024 will be from June 3-6 in Lousiville Kentucky. Learn more -...
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Acquisition & Succession Strategies: With Eric Garner
In this episode, we sit down with Eric Garner, President of Pye Barker to discuss the company's aggressive and very successful acquisition strategy, along with special considerations of the current economy and the industry's aging workforce. Make sure to subscribe, we’re on all podcasting…
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Meet the Integrator Director Candidates for ESA's 2023 Board of Directors Election
In this episode, we sit down with Kirk MacDowell, Melissa Brinkman, Brendan Armstrong, Jeremy Bates, April Maloney, Randall Renfroe to discuss the contested election for the Integrator Director position on ESA's Board of Directors election. From there, Kirk interviews each candidate about their...
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Meet the Associate Director Candidates for ESA's 2023 Board of Directors Election
In this episode, we sit down with Kirk MacDowell, Dean Belisle, Jason Lutz, Joe Monachino, and Alex Nitterhouse to discuss the contested election for the Associate Director position on ESA's Board of Directors election. From there, Kirk interviews each candidate about their background in the...
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Keeping Up With Residential Trends: With Elizabeth Parks
In this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth Parks, President of Parks Associates to discuss research on the top trends to look out for in the residential market. Make sure to subscribe, we’re on all podcasting platforms and the video version is available on Youtube. If you’re curious about how…
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Looking to the Future of 2023: With Merlin Guilbeau
In this episode, we sit down with Merlin Guilbeau, CEO of the Electronic Security Association to reflect on 2022's wins and challenges, industry trend forecast for 2023, and the Membership Campaign ESA is starting to celebrate its 75th year. To learn more about ESA's Membership Campaign, visit...
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How Security Serves People With Liver Cancer: With Brandon Wilson
In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Wilson, Account Executive at RFI to discuss RFI's recent program to serve and educate people about liver disease and liver cancer. The program was motivated after Brandon's father, Brad Wilson's, untimely passing shortly after being diagnosed with liver...
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Advocating for the Industry: With Jake Braunger
In this episode, we sit down with Jake Braunger, ESA's new VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs to discuss his background in political campaigns and how he is eager to advocate and educate ESA members about legislation that will benefit the electronic security and life safety industry. Make sure to...
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Understanding Your Customers: With Cameron Fleck
In this episode, we sit down with Cameron Fleck, President, and Owner of NewVision Security to discuss a recent security system his company installed at his old High School and what it is like being a younger entrepreneur in the industry Make sure to subscribe, we’re on all podcasting platforms…
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Advancing Security Talent: With Paul Hevesy
In this episode, we sit down with Paul Hevesy, speaker, author, and Chairman of the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) to discuss the process of writing and publishing his first book, personal discipline, developing inspiration for you and your team, and his long term goals for FAST....
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Raising Prices With Rising Costs: With Michael Barnes
In this episode, we sit down with Michael Barnes to discuss ESA's upcoming virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, November 8, and the industry's attrition trends and best practices. Michael is the founding Partner of Barnes Associates, an advisory and consulting firm that specializes in providing...
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Entering the MDU Market: With Jennifer Doctor, Preston Grutzmacher, & Mariam Rogers
In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Doctor, Senior Director of Product Management at Johnson Controls, Preston Grutzmacher, Residential Business Leader at SALTO Systems, and Mariam Rogers, Director of Multifamily at Brivo. These Multi-Family experts were presenters at the Electronic…
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Reducing False Alarm Dispatches: With Troy Iverson & Eric Garner
In this episode, we sit down with Troy Iverson from AvantGuard Monitoring and Eric Garner from Pye Barker to discuss new monitoring trends and practices that reduce false alarm dispatches; which lowers attrition and even increases RMR. Make sure to subscribe, we’re on all podcasting platforms and...
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Accepting Challenges: With Pierre Trapanese
In this episode, we sit down with Pierre Trapanese, CEO of Northland Controls to discuss what it's like being a security integrator company with strong core values, in a world obsessed with safety. They pursue security holistically with their eyes ever-forward, seeking what’s beyond the horizon…
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Paving Your Path in the Electronic Security Industry: With Jake Voll
In this episode, we sit down with Jake Voll, President of SS&si Dealer Network to discuss his experience working for his father's alarm business, choosing a different path for himself in the electronic security industry, and advice he has for family-owned businesses in succession planning. Make...
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Managing Rising Costs: With Kevin Stone
In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Stone, COO & Executive Vice President at Doyle Security Systems and Treasurer on ESA's Board of Directors. We discussed some of the insights he shared during the ESX 2022 education session "Labor Utilization Methods – Best Practices to Manage Rising Costs"...
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Training as a Service: With Michelle Yungblut
In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Yungblut, Chief Knowledge Officer of the Electronic Security Association - ESA. Since her arrival at ESA, Michelle has led the overhaul of the ESA National Training School to allow students and companies the ability to manage their training based on…
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Networking is Everything: With Scott Hightower
In this episode, we sit down with Scott Hightower and discuss ESA's Executive Management Professionals Group (EMP) and the importance of collaboration and networking. Scott is the President of Verified Security, which is based in Atlanta and specializes in providing managed physical security...
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Identifying Future Leaders With Kirk MacDowell
In this episode, we sit down with Kirk MacDowell and discuss one of ESA's new Leadership Identification and Nominating Committee (LINC). Kirk is the Founder and CEO of MacGuard Security Advisors. He brings insight from his time at Alarm.com, top Fortune 100 manufacturers General Electric and…
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Together, We Can: With John Loud
In this episode, we sit down with John Loud, President of Loud Security Systems, and discuss his vision as ESA's new Chairman, the challenges our industry faces, and how we should address them John has served in many leadership roles within the industry and community including President of the...
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Facing Industry Changes With Jamie Vos
In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Vos and take look at his two years as Chairman of ESA from 2020-2022 and some thoughts on the industry's outlook moving forward. Jamie has been in the industry 25 years and owns and operates Security Solutions NW in Washington State. He started in the...
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Security Nation Podcast is hosted by ESA, and it brings the voice of the electronic security and life safety industry to you! Host Hannah Boone brings on security pros to discuss best practices, real-life experiences, industry forecasts, and more on this monthly podcast. It's the ever-present voice in an ever-changing industry.
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