Stories From The Road - (Have Some Fun out There)

Year End Planning - Finish Strong, Start Stronger

As the days get shorter and the day-to-day business tasks get a little slower, it's important to take the time to reflect on the year that was and do some planning for the year that is to come. Today we get into some of the methods each of us have for looking back on the past year and setting ourselves up for success in the year to come so we can "finish strong and start stronger." Enjoy The Show! ---- Show Notes: 4:15 - Year End Assessment Routines 20:45 - Planning For The Year To Come 29:25 - Strategize on Solving Challenges ---- Links: Talkin' Shop Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2R7vyd8bg0] - w/ Jon Harris, Baer Halverson, & Benji Bolick

Nail Your Next Job Walk By Answering These Essential Questions

Today we cover some of the most important questions you need to answer on every job walk you go on.  No matter what company you represent - installer, manufacturer, distributor, etc. when you're on a job walk, these are some of the ESSENTIAL questions you need answers to in order to be successful in your quote and deployment.  There are others dependent on what your systems are - fire, alarms, DAS, VMS, access control, 2-way communications, etc. - but these core questions transcend all systems and solutions. Enjoy The Show! Other Episodes Referenced: 5 Things That Make A Good Salesperson in Security [https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7zing-15aa72b] Know Thy Competition [https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-bigfa-16c2126]

"The Comfort Crisis" - Lessons Learned & Key Takeaways

Today we dive into the concepts in "The Comfort Crisis" [https://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Crisis-Embrace-Discomfort-Reclaim/dp/0593138767] by Michael Easter. In our day-to-day lives we regularly seek out comfort - the AC, comfortable shoes, mattress, even the difficult conversations - because discomfort is ...well... uncomfortable. You've heard the phrase, "No pain, no gain", right? It's because our growth as people and professionals takes place when we push past our comfort zones and expand our capabilities. Join us today as we explore this book and principles we've taken away from the concepts presented by the author. Enjoy the show! ---- Time Stamps: 2:59 - How "The Comfort Crisis" came to us 12:09 - Embracing Boredom 22:40 - Power of Engaging with Nature 27:13 - Speed of Action & Self Talk 35:05 - Concept of Misogi & The Happiness Hypothesis 46:22 - Everett's Recent Misogi   Links: "The Comfort Crisis" - Michael Easter [https://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Crisis-Embrace-Discomfort-Reclaim/dp/0593138767] The Power of Leaving Your Comfort Zone - Michael Easter Speech [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTd6_B6h7cg&t=1s] "What I Told Joe Rogan About Boredom" [https://eastermichael.medium.com/think-more-boredom-not-less-phone-8405cd5dca0f]   Joe Rogan on "Meat Eater" - 1st Trip [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_Q2VxUX1Rw&t=835s], 2nd Trip [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL8qp_KN_ks&t=554s]

Stories From The Road - (Have Some Fun out There)

Today we share some stories from our time and life out there on the road. From hikes up mountains in work attire to swords of steak lit on fire, from running the Rocky steps to unexpected seats at a baseball game, we're grateful for some of the amazing experiences we've been able to have in this field. Time flies and jobs can sometimes be stressful.  One way to help on both of those fronts is to break up routine and try something new & different.  Studies show that the perception of time is slowed when you change up your routine (look up the neuroscience of the "novelty effect" or "holiday paradox") and create new memories & experiences. With today's episode we're hoping that you're stirred you to do something a little different (try a new restaurant, go see something cool, enjoy nature), have some fun, and make some memories out there. ...even better if you make those memories with an industry friend or co-worker! Enjoy the show!

The Personal Responsibility of Security

Today we jump in to cover some of the personal responsibilities that come along with deploying security systems.  What our friend Baer Halvorson describes as "Security as a Mindset". Whether you're a manufacturer, installer, or end user, we all play a part in making sure our security solutions actually help make and keep people and property safe and secure - here are some ways to do just that. Enjoy the show! ----more----Show Notes: 2:00 - The "Why of Security 10:45 - The Need of Training 23:00 - How We Can Help Links Murphy On Security Post [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7205916654344495104/?originTrackingId=qfh%2Bi0dPT9m0bG7tulrQQQ%3D%3D] - by Brendan Murphy Weakest Link of Security [https://www.diamondit.pro/first-line-of-defense-cyber-attacks/] (blog referenced on cyber security, but applicable)