Security Nation Podcast

Security Nation Podcast

Electronic Security Association - ESA

Episodes 33
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jun 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
Consistency
28%
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About This Podcast

Security Nation Podcast is hosted by ESA, and it brings the voice of the electronic security and life safety industry to you! Host Hannah Boone brings on security pros to discuss best practices, real-life experiences, industry forecasts, and more on this monthly podcast. It's the ever-present voice in an ever-changing industry.

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Recent Episodes

National Company Director Candidates | Driving Standards, Advocacy, and Scale

Mar 25, 2026 16m

In this episode of Security Nation, Kirk MacDowell, Chair of ESA's Leadership Identification and Nominating Committee (LINC) and President of MacGuard Security Advisors, sits down with ESA’s National…

Associate Director Candidates | Innovation, Partnership, and Industry Growth

Mar 23, 2026 21m

In this episode of Security Nation, Kirk MacDowell, Chair of ESA's Leadership Identification and Nominating Committee (LINC) and President of MacGuard Security Advisors, sits down with ESA’s…

Integrator Director Candidates | Leadership from the Front Lines

Mar 23, 2026 17m

In this episode of Security Nation, Kirk MacDowell, Chair of ESA's Leadership Identification and Nominating Committee (LINC) and President of MacGuard Security Advisors, sits down with ESA’s…

AI Is Changing Security Right Now: What Integrators Need to Know

Mar 05, 2026 32m

In this episode of the Security Nation Podcast, ESA sits down with AI strategist Jeff Schatten, Ph.D., keynote speaker for the upcoming ESX OpenXChange Breakfast, to discuss how artificial…

Younger Generations in Security: Steven Swavely on Finding Purpose and Opportunity in the Industry

Sep 11, 2025 28m

In this episode of Security Nation, we sit down with Steven Swavely, Distribution Account Manager at Resideo, to explore his journey into the industry and what it’s like to build a career as a Gen Z…

Meet the Integrator Director Candidates for ESA's 2025 Board of Directors Election

Apr 03, 2025 35m

In this episode, we sit down with Kirk MacDowell, Jeremy Bates, Melissa Brinkman, Brendan Armstrong, Josh Dice, Peter Goldring, and Ken Kosher to discuss the contested election for the three open…

Meet the Associate Director Candidates for ESA's 2025 Board of Directors Election

Apr 03, 2025 23m

In this episode, we sit down with Kirk MacDowell, Tony Wilson, Colby Monachino, Jana Sherer, and Jake Voll to discuss the contested election for the one open Associate Director position on ESA's…

Cybersecurity, Networking & Generating Gen Z Interest: Fanta-Marie Toure on ESX’s Impact

Feb 13, 2025 26m

In this episode, we sit down with cybersecurity consultant Fanta-Marie Toure to explore her key takeaways from ESX 2024 and the event’s impact on the security and life safety industry. She shares…

Navigating Recovery: ESA Members' Stories from Hurricanes Helene

Oct 24, 2024 27m

In this episode of the Security Nation Podcast, we sit down with Will Fleenor, President of Fleenor Security, to discuss the profound impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on ESA members and their…

Meet the Associate Director Candidates for ESA's 2024 Board of Directors Election

Apr 04, 2024 35m

In this episode, we sit down with Kirk MacDowell, Dean Belisle, Kelly Bond, Jordan Burnsed, Nick English, and Greg Simmons to discuss the contested election for the Associate Director position on…

Advancing Security Talent: With Aiden O'Brien

Mar 07, 2024 23m

In this episode, we sit down with Aiden O'Brien, Executive Director of the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), to discuss the workforce shortage issues our industry faces, the 2024…

Exciting Developments at ESA: With John Loud

Feb 01, 2024 26m

In this episode, we sit down with John Loud, President of LOUD Security Systems Inc. and Chair of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) to discuss FAST's Compensations Study, industry trends…

ESX 2024 Sales Education Advising: With Tracy Larson & Kendall Horner

Oct 26, 2023 34m

In this episode, we sit down with Tracy Larson, Tracy Larson, President of WeSuite, and Kendall Horner, Vice President at Braveheart Sales Performance to discuss their roles as advisors for ESX…

Acquisition & Succession Strategies: With Eric Garner

Sep 28, 2023 36m

In this episode, we sit down with Eric Garner, President of Pye Barker to discuss the company's aggressive and very successful acquisition strategy, along with special considerations of the current…

Meet the Integrator Director Candidates for ESA's 2023 Board of Directors Election

May 11, 2023 21m

In this episode, we sit down with Kirk MacDowell, Melissa Brinkman, Brendan Armstrong, Jeremy Bates, April Maloney, Randall Renfroe to discuss the contested election for the Integrator Director…

Meet the Associate Director Candidates for ESA's 2023 Board of Directors Election

May 11, 2023 29m

In this episode, we sit down with Kirk MacDowell, Dean Belisle, Jason Lutz, Joe Monachino, and Alex Nitterhouse to discuss the contested election for the Associate Director position on ESA's Board of…

Keeping Up With Residential Trends: With Elizabeth Parks

May 11, 2023 32m

In this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth Parks, President of Parks Associates to discuss research on the top trends to look out for in the residential market. Make sure to subscribe, we’re on all…

Looking to the Future of 2023: With Merlin Guilbeau

Jan 26, 2023 32m

In this episode, we sit down with Merlin Guilbeau, CEO of the Electronic Security Association to reflect on 2022's wins and challenges, industry trend forecast for 2023, and the Membership Campaign…

How Security Serves People With Liver Cancer: With Brandon Wilson

Jan 12, 2023 42m

In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Wilson, Account Executive at RFI to discuss RFI's recent program to serve and educate people about liver disease and liver cancer. The program was motivated…

Advocating for the Industry: With Jake Braunger

Dec 29, 2022 31m

In this episode, we sit down with Jake Braunger, ESA's new VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs to discuss his background in political campaigns and how he is eager to advocate and educate ESA members…

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