Becoming an Owner/Operator of a Fire Protection Business

Описание: For decades, big names like Simplex, Grinnell, and Tyco have trained countless employees.

People spend years at these companies, absorb a wealth of industry knowledge, and then, the most interesting trend we’re noticing…

Individuals realize that they’re in a great position to start their own small, owned and operated fire protection businesses.

See, the giants I mentioned at the beginning of this post provide a great launchpad, and for many professionals, at some point, they can’t help but think:

“I can build something myself.”

I felt it before starting Inspect Point.

Working for companies like Tyco and Viking offered invaluable experience.

After enough time in the industry, the thought of creating something of my own became stronger than ever.

And I had some help…

Pat and I knew that some day we’d find a way to work together. We’ve known each other a long time.

We even talked about it in college.

While we didn’t know what the idea would be, or when it would come, we entered into our professional careers with the intention of keeping the conversation going.

There were countless times we’d just throw stuff against the wall to see what stuck.

Eventually, something finally did.

Because of his experience in software, and mine in fire protection, we figured out our positioning.

That spark turned into a business plan, and within a few months, we were off and running.

What made our journey unique was our commitment to the voice of the customer—the contractors themselves.

By listening closely and acting quickly, we developed a product that met their needs directly.

And that feedback loop? It’s still at the core of what we do.

If you’re out there, thinking about taking the leap, remember that your experience and ideas are powerful assets.

There's more opportunity than ever for individuals to break out and make their mark in our industry, and sometimes, the best next step is the one you build yourself.

What’s your story of building your fire protection business?