Leaning into Excellence

Leaning into Excellence

Warren Buffet. Mark Cuban. Bill Gates. What do they all have in common? They all share a thirst for learning — they are all avid consumers of information. The fact is, most successful people are. Warren Buffet. Mark Cuban. Bill...
New Tennessee Law Provides Resolution to Current and Potential Alarm Issues

New Tennessee Law Provides Resolution to Current and Potential Alarm Issues

On May 8, 2019, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed SB 1443, which will provide positive safeguards for electronic security and life safety companies. On May 8, 2019, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed SB 1443, which will provide positive safeguards for...
Clare Dealers Purchasing Product through SnapAV Can Now Capitalize on the NorthStar Affiliate Program

Clare Dealers Purchasing Product through SnapAV Can Now Capitalize on the NorthStar Affiliate Program

NorthStar will partner with Clare to offer security account funding on security contracts through its affiliate program for dealers nationwide. Clare and NorthStar have announced a partnership bringing NorthStar’s affiliate program to all Clare security dealers. The program will offer...
ESA to Hold Important Industry and Association Meetings at ESX

ESA to Hold Important Industry and Association Meetings at ESX

ESA will hold important Association meetings during the Electronic Security Expo, June 3-6 in Indianapolis, IN. ESA will hold important Association meetings during the Electronic Security Expo, June 3-6 in Indianapolis, IN. Industry leaders will come together to discuss important...
Apples and Oranges: Why Policy Comparisons Are Important

Apples and Oranges: Why Policy Comparisons Are Important

I was recently asked to provide a comparison of a package policy to our general liability/professional liability program we provide at Security America. In my discussions with the agent, it became clear that what they were looking at vs what...
Experts Say Sandy Springs Alarm Ordinance Could Cost Citizens and Businesses Between $7-$14 Million

Experts Say Sandy Springs Alarm Ordinance Could Cost Citizens and Businesses Between $7-$14 Million

Sandy Springs residents and businesses who use alarm systems to protect lives and property will have to invest millions of dollars in new equipment to continue to receive police response under the city’s controversial and reportedly confusing alarm ordinance set...
Terror Knows No Boundaries – Preparing for the Next Wave of Violence

Terror Knows No Boundaries – Preparing for the Next Wave of Violence

Whether it is Catholic churches in Sri Lanka, Mosques in New Zealand or Synagogues here in the United States, terrorists continue to commit destructive or violent acts in places of worship that many people hold sacred. Whether it is Catholic...
Executive Summary — April 2019

Executive Summary — April 2019

April was a month for movement and enactment on good and bad bills around the country. We will highlight those with the most potential impact to membership, but everyone is encouraged to read through the list of bills in your...
The Fantastic Four Qualities of a Hero

The Fantastic Four Qualities of a Hero

Heroes do certain things better than everyone else. They show up with a different mindset and focus. Specifically, I noticed four fantastic qualities that are evident every time a hero shows up: One: Heroes help people-with no strings attached.  Everyone comprehends...
ESA and SIA Partner to Elevate the Industry Amidst Skilled Labor Stressors

ESA and SIA Partner to Elevate the Industry Amidst Skilled Labor Stressors

The skilled labor shortage is reaching epidemic proportions. For the first time, there are more job openings than there are eligible workers to fill them — and economists have us bracing for wage pressures to build with higher competition and...