Vision InSites Podcast

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Ed Clay, founder of Protection America, to unpack the real-world challenges of scaling a security operation — from delegation and payroll pressure to leadership and long-term sustainability. Ed shares candid insights from building Protection America in California, including the personal and operational lessons that c...

In this episode, we discuss: • Why most private security training fails under stress • How executive protection reshaped LaVonce’s view of professionalism • The reality of active shooter preparedness (without the Hollywood myths) • Why training and reporting are inseparable • How micro trainings and site-specific guidance help officers perform better on post

What actually makes professional private security services work? In this episode, Vision InSites Podcast host Chris Anderson sits down with Keith Butler , CEO of Elite Defense Security Solutions — a leader whose career spans San Ramon PD K-9, task-force operations, corporate security at Facebook, and now private-sector leadership. Keith shares powerful lessons on accountability, culture fit, repor...

Host Chris Anderson sits down with Richard Gordon and Matt Rash for an unfiltered conversation on leadership, communication, and the mindset needed to win more security contracts . Richard shares lessons from the Marine Corps, corporate security, and decades of real-world experience, while Matt adds perspective from running a fast-growing private security firm. A must-listen for security owners, o...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Mike Rendon, founder and CEO of Gate Sentry, for an eye-opening conversation about how a corporate strategist turned a gated-community frustration into one of the most innovative visitor management solutions in the security industry. From two decades in corporate leadership with companies like Bank of America, Unilev...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Jack Wilkie, founder of Paladin Gate Guardians, for an inspiring conversation on integrity, leadership, and reinvention. From his early career working with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Amway, and 7-Eleven to building a successful security company later in life, Jack’s journey is a testament to the power of service a...

After 40 years in private security, Jennifer Zablockis has seen firsthand how leadership, accountability, and structure can transform every shift. In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, Jennifer shares how she built a thriving operation alongside her husband, Robert Zablockis, and why effective guard management is the key to running stronger, more reliable teams. You’ll hear about: How to...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Robert Zablockis, a 40-year veteran of the private security industry, to discuss leadership, risk, and the evolution of security operations from Hollywood nightlife to municipal contracts. Robert shares his journey from running nightclub security teams and distressed-property patrols to developing modern training pro...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, Rodney Brown , founder of National Security Ops , reflects on his path from K9 handler to business owner. Drawing from his military and law enforcement background, Rodney discusses leadership, structure, and the realities of running a private security company. His story is one of discipline, growth, and the principles that define what it means to be b...

From Police Chief to Security CEO — Roger Lange shares his remarkable journey from law enforcement to private security leadership. In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast , former Police Chief Roger Lange , now Founder and CEO of Lange Investigation and Consulting Service LLC , discusses how his 27 years in public safety shaped his approach to managing people, building trust, and driving ope...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Kevin Behunin, who shares the unfiltered reality of acquiring and rebranding a guard company into Priority One Security. Kevin explains how client concentration, unexpected revenue declines, and leadership challenges shaped his first year as an owner — and the lessons any operator or buyer can learn from his story. T...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson speaks with Bill Schultz, Security Consultant and Founder of Integrated Security Consulting. Bill reflects on his decades of experience in the industry — from his early career in the Air Force to helping companies grow with real-time reporting solutions like SilverTrac, which marked a turning point after paper-based reporting and b...

Joe Schmidt’s journey spans the Marine Corps, management consulting, and building some of the most respected names in the private security industry. From drill instructor to company leader, Joe shares lessons on culture, structure, and growth that every security operator and property manager can learn from. This episode covers leadership in high-stakes environments, scaling security operations, an...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Ishmael and Lisa Buckley, co-founders of American Automation Security, for an inspiring conversation about building a people-focused security business from the ground up. From chance encounters at Denver International Airport to leading a thriving security firm in Colorado, Ishmael and Lisa share their journey as ent...

Episode notes In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson is joined by Ed Garner (Founder, PES Security) for a powerful conversation about the realities of event and property security. With over 45 years in the industry, Ed has seen it all — from barroom brawls in the 1970s to managing security teams of 800+ for Super Bowl–scale events. They dive into: What it takes to manag...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast , host Chris Anderson is joined by Danny Garcia (Co-Founder, JDS Security) and Noam Newman (Pinnacle International Realty Group) for a candid conversation about the evolving relationship between security vendors and property management. They dive into: How to become a trusted partner instead of “just a vendor” The role of accountability and quality rep...

In Season 1, Episode 6 of the Vision InSites Podcast, we spotlight Dinasty Security , a company that has redefined what it means to deliver private security by embracing a multi-layered approach . From on-site officers and remote monitoring to proactive client education, this episode explores how Dinasty scaled its services to meet the evolving needs of property managers across different sectors....

What does it take to build a security company from nothing but grit, long hours, and a family that refuses to quit? In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Messina, founder of Messina Operative Protection, to hear how he, his brother, and his mother turned a PO box, a Crown Vic, and a dream into a full-scale operation. Kyle opens up about the 16-hour days, the financial risks, and the moments that...

In this episode, Chris Anderson sits down with Kevin Forsyth, Facility Service Director overseeing 49 properties across Southern California, to talk about the real challenges facing property managers and the hard truth about private security companies. From poor reporting and unreliable patrols to what property managers actually want from a vendor, Kevin shares decades of no-nonsense experience an...

Would you work every single day for 12 years straight to build your dream? In this powerful episode, Erik Perez shares how he built Ten Eight Security from the ground up—starting as a solo officer working graveyard shifts to managing one of Southern California’s fastest-growing private security companies. No investors. No marketing. Just relentless work ethic and unshakable belief. You’ll hear: Ho...

What if you had to start over—no clients, no income, no guarantees? Matt Rash did exactly that. In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, we sit down with Matt and Charmaine Palmer of One Shield Security to unpack how they went from zero contracts to a $10 million operation. From door-knocking and reworking failing accounts to building a team-first culture and leveraging tech the right way—th...