Growing up in Iowa, I was used to living in a smaller state that was relatively overlooked. I mean, in comparison to a state like California (which can sneeze and leave about 6 other states feeling the impact), we didn’t...
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, employees are constantly seeking continuous learning and growth opportunities. Professional development for employee satisfaction and retention, as well as company growth, has never been more critical. When organizations invest in the professional growth of...
While having strong margins from installation revenues are vital to a security company’s health, RMR is the more sustainable business practice in the long term, supercharging enterprise value. The “Driving Higher RMR on Every Sale” session at ESX 2023 provided...
The Electronic Security Association (ESA) recently announced Jillian Bateman-McIntosh as its Chief Operation Officer (COO). Jillian steps into the new role with a deep commitment to further expand and update the association’s educational programs and offerings, help improve member benefits,...
This month we have had 12 new integrator members join the association! Here are all the new Integrators that have joined ESA in November. Welcome to the ESA Community! Many electronic security and life safety integrator members join ESA for...
2023 TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award Telguard, a leader in security and life safety technologies, has been honored with the prestigious 2023 TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award. From The Monitoring Association and Security System News. The award, presented...
The holiday season is a time filled with joy, warmth, and the spirit of giving. It's a magical time when families and friends come together to celebrate love and gratitude. The act of gift-giving embodies the essence of generosity and...
By Audrey Pierson, Audrey Pierson Consulting “Security salespeople are . . .”. How you complete this sentence depends on who you are. As a long-term sales professional in our industry, I complete the sentence with “…smart, helpful, solution-oriented, and trustworthy.”...
Companies across the entire security industry face challenges in hiring talent. Competition with other careers, a lack of awareness of what the field of security is, and a disconnect between training resources and potential employees all contribute to this gap...
By John Loud Trade associations are the backbone of industries, connecting professionals, shaping policies, and advancing collective interests. While all of you have undoubtedly benefited from the resources and opportunities provided by ESA, it’s equally important for professionals to consider...