Vision InSites Podcast

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Matt Crosswhite, Business Development Manager at Sunstates Security, to explore what security company culture looks like when it is backed by leadership, support, and consistent follow-through. Matt shares how his path into security began unexpectedly while serving as a military police officer and working as a Starbu...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with JT Tomlinson and Tyler “Floppy” Jordan of Level 1 Private Security to discuss security operations, patrol, reporting, and the realities of building a private security company from the ground up. JT and Tyler share lessons from 10 years in business, including the early days of working patrol themselves, the pressure o...

In this special episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, the roles are reversed as LaVonce Jeffrey interviews host Chris Anderson about his journey from law enforcement into entrepreneurship and security technology. Chris reflects on his years in policing during the 80s and 90s in Los Angeles, the challenges of transitioning out of law enforcement, and the early struggles of building businesses in t...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Ralph Ornelas, former Chief of Police, to break down what effective leadership looks like in high-pressure environments and how those lessons apply directly to private security. Ralph shares insights from his career in law enforcement, from early roles in patrol to leading at the executive level. The conversation foc...

Chris Anderson sits down with Tim Pearce, former LAPD officer and founder of AUFIRE, to explore the realities of use of force training and performance under pressure. Tim shares his experience working patrol and gang units in Los Angeles, along with the life-changing incident that reshaped his perspective when his wife was shot in the line of duty. That moment led to the development of AUFIRE, a t...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Taylor May, founder of SVIP, to break down the challenges of evaluating security technology and why the traditional trade show model is falling short. Taylor shares insights from his experience working with emerging security technologies — from mobile surveillance to facial recognition — and how those experiences led...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Scot Walker and Dave Weiner to explore how the future of private security is being reshaped by staffing shortages, technology, and shifting expectations around safety and responsibility. Drawing from backgrounds in military, law enforcement, and private security, Scot and Dave break down the real-world impact of decl...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Kendrick Sadler, former Oceanside Chief of Police and founder of Faithful Security Services, to explore the journey from private security to law enforcement leadership—and what that experience means for today’s security industry. Kendrick shares insights from his 24-year career in policing, including his time as a K9...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Marlon Marrache, a 25+ year law enforcement veteran and internal affairs expert, to break down the realities of police misconduct investigations and the impact they have on officers and organizations. Marlon shares insights from his experience handling internal affairs cases, including how investigations are conducte...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Betty Wilson of Shepherd Guard Services to explore the realities of security operations leadership — from discipline and accountability to communication and team management. With more than 30 years in the industry, Betty shares her journey from business ownership into private security, along with the leadership princ...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Klaus Doering, founder of SecurityX and a former police officer in the German (Hesse) Police Force, to discuss security staffing, professional standards, and the systems the private security industry needs to evolve. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience across law enforcement, executive protection, and priva...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson speaks with Dave Weiner about crisis stabilization training and the challenges security and public safety professionals face when responding to unpredictable human behavior. Drawing on his background in law enforcement and behavioral crisis programs, Dave shares how real-world experience led him to develop training focused on recog...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Craig Cooke — entrepreneur, author of Business Kung Fu , and former agency owner — to explore how business leadership and discipline are built through mindset, structure, and resilience. Craig shares his journey from a modest upbringing to launching an early internet business in 1996, evolving into an integrated mark...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Sebastian Prooth to explore the realities of security operations leadership shaped by experience across media, investigative work, and enterprise security management. Sebastian shares candid insights from managing large, multi-site security programs, highlighting the operational breakdowns that occur when hiring, tra...

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Rick Young, retired U.S. Coast Guard senior chief and founder of ATAC Solutions, to explore how real-world operational experience shapes effective security leadership and modern security strategy. Rick shares lessons from 20 years in maritime law enforcement, counter-drug interdictions, and joint operations with U.S....

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Dennis Ruff and Martin Acosta, co-founders of Brothers in Arms Security, to unpack the realities of multi-housing security operations and why this segment breaks so many security companies. Dennis and Martin share candid insights from more than a decade of operating in HOAs and apartment communities, covering leaders...

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...