During the 2020 global pandemic, we saw the incredible rise of communication technologies and how integrated they have become in our everyday lives. In-person meetings now had to be completely virtual. No one would have ever expected society to dramatically...
Raise your hand if you are struggling to find skilled workers? Yep, everyone! I don’t know of any company that isn’t struggling to find and keep employees – ESA included! There is a real worker shortage across the US, and...
As demand for new homes continues to boom, successful security dealers are winning with home builders. Their strategy? Selling smart home! Smart Home is Standard Across the country, homebuyers have come to expect smart home technology in new homes....
Through many trials and tribulations, you’ve grown your business to where it is today. It’s taken blood, sweat, tears, long hours and sacrifice. But, it’s all been worth it to have something you can call your own. It’s even more...
Presented by the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent and bringing together top organizations, the 2022 study will provide the security industry with the data it needs to effectively recruit and hire talent. SILVER SPRING, Maryland – Recognizing the industry’s need...
We hear it from members and from other trade associations with skilled workforces – “I can’t find enough people for the open positions I have”. This is a common theme throughout the country and is evidenced by the 10.25 million...
Here are highlights of legislative activity that could impact the electronic security and life safety industry from April. Federal Legislative Summary – April 2022 The political divide in Congress is as wide as it has ever been, so no...
John Loud, president of LOUD Security Systems in Georgia and most recently elected as ESA's next Chairman on the Board of Directors, did not begin his career anywhere close to the electronic security industry. His journey began with a degree...
SPONSORED POST By Woodie Andrawos The security monitoring market is evolving and growing. Recent reports suggest that the market will reach $55 billion by 2028. This exponential growth means we must remain focused on our primary goal to drive continued...
Tell me, ever hear a salesperson say something like this: “Just had a great meeting. I think there is going to be $100,000 (or $10,000 or $1MM) of business there!” Yet somehow that great meeting never turns into any business....