Alarm Buzz

In this episode, we talk with Chad Carter, Director of Franchise at Lendio, about fueling the American Dream by getting capital into the hands of small business owners.

In this episode, we talk with Tony Smith, President of Security Funding Associates (SFA), about his story in the security industry, SFA's financial services, and moving into cybersecurity to increase RMR.

In this episode, we talk with Sam Taggart, Founder of The D2D Experts. We discuss how alarm dealers can tap into a well of potential and take their businesses to the next level by mastering their door-to-door sales, recruiting, leadership, and creating a motivating competitive culture.

Sam Taggart is the founder of The D2D Association, D2DCon, Speaker, Author of ABC$ of Closing, Podcaster and CEO of The D2D Experts. He has built a multiple 7 figure consulting business in under 3 years. Consulted over 150 businesses nationwide creating, implementing, and growing door-to-door programs. Selling over 400 personal alarm accounts finishing #1 at Vivint and former VP of Solcius, felt called to create something greater. Sam has a strong passion for influencing and leading others. Sam’s mission is to unify, uplevel, and bring honor and integrity to the D2D industry.

In this episode, we talk with Elli Voorhees, Ph.D., Director of Learning and Development at Security Industry Association (SIA) about their new Cybersecurity Certification program (SICC). It's the first-ever credential focused specifically on the convergence of physical security and cybersecurity.

In this episode, we talk with Elizabeth Parks, President at Parks Associates about new smart home products and technologies, consumer adoption research, and how security dealers can use these new tools to increase RMR and customer retention.

In this episode, we talk with David Coleman, Vice President of Business Development at Paige Datacom, about the GameChanger cable, education on OSDP and how it can keep your customers be more secure, and advice for the industry when there is high demand but supply shortages.

In this episode, we talk with Candice Aragon, Vice President of Marketing and Events for PSA Security Network. During the discussion we focus on tips that security dealers can use to maximize their marketing efforts, all on a limited budget.

In this episode, we talk with Nate Broadhead of AdvanStaff HR, about how security dealers can benefit from outsourcing their Human Resources. It allows dealers to focus on what's important to them; growing their business and keeping people safe.

In this episode, we talk with Cameron Javdani, President of SoundSecure, about how security dealers in the commercial space should consider adding audio to their product and service offerings. It boosts RMR, adds another layer of security for your customers, and provides vital context to what the video cameras capture and record.

In this episode, we talk with Celia Besore, Executive Director at The Monitoring Association (TMA) about how she got started in the industry, her passion for service, and how TMA helps dealers, centrals, and vendors succeed.