The TMG Fireside Chat Podcast

Join John Mackey (Founder & CEO of The Mackey Group) and Drew Slocum (Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder of Inspect Point, and host of The Fire Protection Podcast) for a candid, real-world conversation about the future of fire protection.

In this fireside-style series, John and Drew dig into the trends, technologies, and transitions shaping our industry — from market consolidation and private equity activity to digital inspections, workforce challenges, and the growing role of AI.

🔥 In this series, we explore:

Ep 19.1 - M&A and Market Developments through Q1 2025

Ep 19.2 -Manufacturer Innovation Gaps and Supply Chain Pressure

Ep 19.3 - Code Cycles, Data Collection, and Digital Workflows

Ep 19.4 - Data-driven Product Innovation

Ep 19.5 - The Future of Workforce Development in Fire Protection

Ep 19.6 - Where AI is Already Reshaping FLS Operations 🔥

Guest: Drew Slocum Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder, Inspect Point Host of The Fire Protection Podcast 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/drewslocum

🔥 Host: John Mackey Founder & CEO, The Mackey Group 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: LinkedIn/mackeyjohn

Stay Connected:

✅ Subscribe to The TMG Fireside Chat on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform 👍 Like, comment, and share to help us grow the conversation

🌐 Learn more at: https://www.mackeygroupllc.com

Join John Mackey (Founder & CEO of The Mackey Group) and Drew Slocum (Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder of Inspect Point, and host of The Fire Protection Podcast) for a candid, real-world conversation about the future of fire protection. In this fireside-style series, John and Drew dig into the trends, technologies, and transitions shaping our industry — from market consolidation and private equity activity to digital inspections, workforce challenges, and the growing role of AI.

🔥 In this series, we explore:

Ep 19.1 - M&A and Market Developments through Q1 2025

Ep 19.2 -Manufacturer Innovation Gaps and Supply Chain Pressure

Ep 19.3 - Code Cycles, Data Collection, and Digital Workflows

Ep 19.4 - Data-driven Product Innovation

Ep 19.5 - The Future of Workforce Development in Fire Protection

Ep 19.6 - Where AI is Already Reshaping FLS Operations

🔥 Guest: Drew Slocum Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder, Inspect Point Host of The Fire Protection Podcast

🔗 Connect on LinkedIn:   / drewslocum  

🔥 Host: John Mackey Founder & CEO, The Mackey Group

🔗 Connect on LinkedIn:   / mackeyjohn  

Stay Connected:

✅ Subscribe to The TMG Fireside Chat on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform 👍 Like, comment, and share to help us grow the conversation

🌐 Learn more at: https://www.mackeygroupllc.com

Welcome to the TMG Fireside Chat, where we break down the fire protection and life safety industry with the best minds in the business! In this special six-part series, we sit down with John Demeter, President of Wesco HMB, to tackle the biggest shifts in the industry, from regulatory shakeups to private equity’s growing influence and the future of fire protection technology.

🚀 What’s in Store?

✅ Industry Updates & Market Evolution – What's next in 2025? We cover the latest on regulations, mergers, and game-changing trends.

✅ Regulatory Deep Dive – How the AIM Act, EPA regulations, and federal policies are reshaping the industry.

✅ Industry Legacy & Leadership – Honoring pioneers like Ernie Horvath and discussing the evolution of family-owned businesses.

✅ Consolidation & Private Equity – The real impact of roll-ups, tech adoption, and service delivery shifts.

✅ Technology & Sustainability – The battle between water mist vs. inert gas systems, HFC recycling, and PFAS concerns.

✅ Quality Control & Digital Transformation – The future of compliance, testing standards, and digital reporting in fire protection. This insight-packed series isn’t just about news—it’s about the future of fire protection, and how businesses can adapt and thrive.

🎧 Join the Conversation! Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and FOLLOW the TMG Fireside Chat on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Have thoughts on the industry? Drop us a comment and let’s keep the discussion going!

🔥 The fire protection industry is evolving fast—are you ready? 🔥

Welcome to the TMG Fireside Chat, where we break down the fire protection and life safety industry with the best minds in the business! In this special six-part series, we sit down with John Demeter, President of Wesco HMB, to tackle the biggest shifts in the industry, from regulatory shakeups to private equity’s growing influence and the future of fire protection technology.

🚀 What’s in Store?

✅ Industry Updates & Market Evolution – What's next in 2025? We cover the latest on regulations, mergers, and game-changing trends.

✅ Regulatory Deep Dive – How the AIM Act, EPA regulations, and federal policies are reshaping the industry.

✅ Industry Legacy & Leadership – Honoring pioneers like Ernie Horvath and discussing the evolution of family-owned businesses.

✅ Consolidation & Private Equity – The real impact of roll-ups, tech adoption, and service delivery shifts.

✅ Technology & Sustainability – The battle between water mist vs. inert gas systems, HFC recycling, and PFAS concerns.

✅ Quality Control & Digital Transformation – The future of compliance, testing standards, and digital reporting in fire protection. This insight-packed series isn’t just about news—it’s about the future of fire protection, and how businesses can adapt and thrive.

🎧 Join the Conversation!

🔥 TMG Fireside Chat: A 6-Part Deep Dive with John Demeter, President of Wesco HMB!

🔥 Welcome to the TMG Fireside Chat, where we break down the fire protection and life safety industry with the best minds in the business! In this special six-part series, we sit down with John Demeter, President of Wesco HMB, to tackle the biggest shifts in the industry, from regulatory shakeups to private equity’s growing influence and the future of fire protection technology.

🚀 What’s in Store?

✅ Industry Updates & Market Evolution – What's next in 2025? We cover the latest on regulations, mergers, and game-changing trends.

✅ Regulatory Deep Dive – How the AIM Act, EPA regulations, and federal policies are reshaping the industry.

✅ Industry Legacy & Leadership – Honoring pioneers like Ernie Horvath and discussing the evolution of family-owned businesses.

✅ Consolidation & Private Equity – The real impact of roll-ups, tech adoption, and service delivery shifts.

✅ Technology & Sustainability – The battle between water mist vs. inert gas systems, HFC recycling, and PFAS concerns.

✅ Quality Control & Digital Transformation – The future of compliance, testing standards, and digital reporting in fire protection. This insight-packed series isn’t just about news—it’s about the future of fire protection, and how businesses can adapt and thrive.

🎧 Join the Conversation! Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and FOLLOW the TMG Fireside Chat on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Have thoughts on the industry? Drop us a comment and let’s keep the discussion going!

🔥 The fire protection industry is evolving fast—are you ready? 🔥

🔥 TMG Fireside Chat: A 6-Part Deep Dive with John Demeter, President of Wesco HMB!

🔥 Welcome to the TMG Fireside Chat, where we break down the fire protection and life safety industry with the best minds in the business! In this special six-part series, we sit down with John Demeter, President of Wesco HMB, to tackle the biggest shifts in the industry, from regulatory shakeups to private equity’s growing influence and the future of fire protection technology.

🚀 What’s in Store?

✅ Industry Updates & Market Evolution – What's next in 2025? We cover the latest on regulations, mergers, and game-changing trends.

✅ Regulatory Deep Dive – How the AIM Act, EPA regulations, and federal policies are reshaping the industry.

✅ Industry Legacy & Leadership – Honoring pioneers like Ernie Horvath and discussing the evolution of family-owned businesses.

✅ Consolidation & Private Equity – The real impact of roll-ups, tech adoption, and service delivery shifts.

✅ Technology & Sustainability – The battle between water mist vs. inert gas systems, HFC recycling, and PFAS concerns.

✅ Quality Control & Digital Transformation – The future of compliance, testing standards, and digital reporting in fire protection. This insight-packed series isn’t just about news—it’s about the future of fire protection, and how businesses can adapt and thrive.

🎧 Join the Conversation! Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and FOLLOW the TMG Fireside Chat on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Have thoughts on the industry? Drop us a comment and let’s keep the discussion going!

🔥 The fire protection industry is evolving fast—are you ready? 🔥

In the latest episode of TMG Fireside Chat, Zach Nelson, the owner of Elk River Marketing, shares inspiring insights on navigating the exciting intersection of traditional marketing and emerging technologies in the fire protection and life safety industries.

Nelson passionately discusses how AI is revolutionizing marketing operations, while emphasizing the vital importance of truly understanding your target audience.