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 and what separates true partners from everyone else.

They dive into why accountability alone isn’t enough, how Vision InSites is changing expectations with real-time reporting, and why the future of security starts with quality, transparency, and showing up.

Whether you’re a guard company, property manager, or just want to understand what really works in the field—this episode delivers.

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:

• How Erik went from law enforcement to entrepreneurship
• The struggles of making payroll (and nearly shutting down)
• The turning point that changed everything
• His approach to building trust with clients and retaining contracts
• Why communication, accountability, and leadership are everything in this business

If you’re in private security, operations, or building your own business, this is a must-listen.

AJ Garcia shares his raw journey from growing up in a group home to building one of California’s most respected private security companies. In this episode, he opens up about early struggles, business lessons, and how investing in people—not just profit—created lasting success. A must-listen for anyone growing a security business from the ground up.