High Voltage Discussions for Low Voltage Professionals!

High Voltage Discussions for Low Voltage Professionals! Join Josh Bowman as he delves into the world of Low Voltage with expert guests, covering everything from cutting-edge tech and innovative business strategies to effective marketing and sales techniques. Discover insights from the brightest minds in Security, Audio/Visual, Telecom, Structured Cabling, and Networking. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this podcast is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the industry. Tune in and power up your knowledge! Brought to you by BowmanVision Media, your partner in Digital Marketing for Low Voltage and Managed Services Providers. Visit us at: www.bowmanvisionmedia.com

🛡 Designing Out Crime: CPTED, Strategy, and 30 Years of Security with Charles Johnson 🛡 What if you could prevent crime before it happens—without adding a single camera? In this episode of 49 Volts, host Josh Bowman sits down with Charles Johnson, US Marine Corps veteran, security industry leader, and CEO of NGA Security Advisors, to explore Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and why it’s becoming an essential part of modern security planning. With 30 years in the field at companies like ADT, Boon Edam, and more, Charles shares both the fundamentals and advanced applications of CPTED, plus hard-earned lessons on leadership, consulting, and making the case for proactive security. 🔥 Key Topics We Cover: ✅ CPTED 101 – What it is, where it came from, and why it works ✅ Landscaping, Lighting, and Layout – The overlooked security tools hiding in plain sight ✅ Behavioral Influence – How design impacts criminal decision-making before a crime occurs ✅ Private, Semi-Private, Public – Why defining spaces matters for safety ✅ Consulting in Security – How to communicate value to clients before an incident happens ✅ Bringing It All Together – Why CPTED should work alongside, not replace, tech solutions 💡 Why Watch? If you’re a security consultant, integrator, or facility manager, this episode will give you actionable strategies for creating safer environments—and insight into why design thinking belongs in every security conversation. 📌 Follow Charles Johnson: 📢 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-mcgilvary-johnson-fcp-632652231/ 🌐 Learn more about MGA Security Advisors: https://www.ngasa.us/ 📌 Need marketing expertise for the low voltage/security industry? 👉 BowmanVisionMedia.com 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe to stay informed at the intersection of security, strategy, and industry leadership. #CPTED #CrimePrevention #PhysicalSecurity #CharlesJohnson #NGAsecurity #SecurityConsulting #49VoltsPodcast #SecurityDesign #LowVoltageLife #CrimePreventionThroughEnvironmentalDesign

Why Security Lags Behind: Hard Truths, Real Talk: Tech, Society & Survival – with Sonny Tai Why is the security industry so slow to adopt innovation—even when lives are at stake? In this episode of 49 Volts, host Josh Bowman sits down with Sonny Tai, Co-Founder of Actuate and Marine Corps veteran, for a conversation that strips away the fluff and gets real about the systemic challenges in physical security, from tech adoption and venture capital to social media presence and public trust. 🔥 Key Topics We Cover: ✅ Why VCs Avoid Security – The structural and perception issues that keep investment away ✅ Slow to Change – Why the security industry resists innovation, even when the stakes are high ✅ Active Shooter Detection & Response – The uncomfortable realities behind customer expectations ✅ Tariffs, Economics & Supply Chain – How global policy is reshaping security integration ✅ The Power of Showing Up Online – How Sonny’s social media presence built credibility and community ✅ Industry Branding Blind Spots – Why so few security professionals embrace content and storytelling 💡 Why Watch? This isn’t theory—it’s firsthand insight from someone leading a tech company in the security space, navigating everything from customer education to product-market fit in a traditionally slow-moving industry. If you're in security integration, product development, or leadership, this is a must-watch episode. 📌 Follow Sonny Tai: 📢 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonny-tai/ 🌐 Learn more about Actuate: https://actuate.ai 📌 Need marketing expertise for the low voltage/security industry? 👉 BowmanVisionMedia.com 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more no-BS conversations about the challenges and future of physical security. #SecurityTech #VentureCapital #PhysicalSecurity #SonnyThai #ActuateAI #IndustrySlowToChange #SecurityInnovation #ActiveShooterTech #SecurityMarketing #49VoltsPodcast

🚨 First-Person Perspective, Real-World Risk: Privacy, Wearables, and the Security Industry – with Jon Polly 🚨 What happens when your wearable tech might be oversharing more than you realize? In this special episode of 49 Volts, host Josh Bowman welcomes Jon Polly—a veteran of law enforcement, security integration, and tech strategy—for an honest conversation about the risks, ethics, and situational awareness surrounding tools like Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses in our industry. 🔥 Key Topics We Cover: ✅ The Hidden Risk of Visibility – What first-person wearables reveal about you—and others—without you knowing ✅ Personal Branding vs. Operational Security – Where do we draw the line between visibility and vulnerability? ✅ Lessons from Law Enforcement – Why physical cues, habits, and digital breadcrumbs can compromise safety ✅ Integrators & Installers Beware – Field footage, job sites, and privacy violations in plain sight ✅ Responsibility in the Age of Wearables – Why smart doesn’t always mean secure 💡 Why Watch? This isn’t a takedown of wearable tech—it’s a call for thoughtful adoption, especially in the world of physical security and systems integration. Jon brings decades of experience across policing, installation, operations, and technology leadership to offer a grounded perspective on how we balance innovation with discretion. 📌 Learn more about Jon Polly & ProTecht Solutions Partners: 📢 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonpolly/ 🌍 Website: https://www.protechtsolutionspartners.com/ 📌 Need marketing expertise for the low voltage/security industry? 👉 BowmanVisionMedia.com 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe to stay informed at the edge of tech, privacy, and professionalism. #WearableTech #PrivacyInSecurity #MetaGlasses #LowVoltageLife #JohnPolly #SituationalAwareness #IntegratorRisks #SmartGlasses #SecurityEthics #49VoltsPodcast

Wiring Trust: Sales Engineering in the Real World – A Conversation with Tristan Soule What does it really mean to be a Sales Engineer in the security industry—and how has the role evolved as systems, budgets, and customer expectations have changed? In this episode of 49 Volts, host Josh Bowman sits down with Tristan Soule, a longtime Director of Sales Engineering with nearly two decades of experience at one of the largest integrators in the Southeast, to explore the real-world dynamics of selling, scoping, and supporting complex security systems. 🔥 Key Topics We Cover: ✅ The Sales Engineer’s Role – From discovery to deployment, how SEs drive real value in the sales process ✅ Customer Needs vs. Wants – Why understanding the “why” behind a request matters more than ever ✅ Working with Salespeople – Strategies for staying aligned (even when the demo goes off the rails) ✅ Engineering for Budget Reality – Designing scalable solutions when “Cadillac dreams” meet “Chevy budgets” ✅ Staying Grounded in a Changing Industry – What’s changed in security integration—and what hasn’t 💡 Why Watch? This episode is packed with honest, tactical insight for integrators, sales engineers, account managers, and anyone working in the trenches of the physical security industry. Tristan brings years of field-tested experience and a down-to-earth perspective that will resonate with anyone who’s ever tried to balance technology, budget, and trust. 📌 Need marketing expertise for the low voltage/security industry? 👉 BowmanVisionMedia.com 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for real conversations with the pros shaping security and systems integration. Tristan Soule LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-soule-psp%C2%AE-3ba90b2a/ #SalesEngineering #SecurityIntegration #LowVoltageLife #PhysicalSecurity #TechAndTrust #CustomerDiscovery #SecurityDesign #49VoltsPodcast #SystemsIntegrator #SecuritySales

Tech & Trust: The Art of Sales Engineering – A Conversation with Amber Fallon What exactly does a Sales Engineer do—and why is empathy suddenly a key ingredient in technical sales? In this episode of 49 Volts, host Josh Bowman welcomes Amber Fallon, a seasoned Sales Engineer with multi-industry experience, to explore the balance between technology, trust, and authenticity in today’s security landscape. 🔥 Key Topics We Cover: ✅ The True Role of a Sales Engineer – Beyond features and specs: how SEs act as the bridge between customer needs and technical solutions ✅ Empathy in the Security Industry – Why human understanding is critical in high-stakes environments ✅ Authenticity at Work – It’s not just a marketing buzzword—how being real builds better teams and trust ✅ Navigating the Demo – What to do when your sales partner goes rogue mid-pitch ✅ Career Advice for Future SEs – Insights on breaking into the role and succeeding across industries 💡 Why Watch? Whether you're in technical sales, security, or product development, this episode brings a thoughtful and authentic look at the Sales Engineer’s role—and why trust and empathy may be their most powerful tools. Amber shares real-world experience that blends technical know-how with emotional intelligence, offering lessons every team can learn from. 📌 Want more from Amber Fallon? 📢 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlfallon/ 📌 Need marketing expertise for the low voltage/security industry? 👉 BowmanVisionMedia.com 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more conversations about trust, tech, and real talk in the field. #SalesEngineering #SecurityIndustry #TechAndTrust #EmpathyInTech #AuthenticityAtWork #SELife #TechCareers #SecuritySales #49VoltsPodcast

What does it take to design intuitive software in industries that aren't always user-friendly? In this episode of 49 Volts, host Josh Bowman reconnects with Hemil Gurjar, Senior UX Designer at Symbotic and former UX lead at Walmart Advanced Systems, Qualcomm, and Qumulex, for a deep dive into the art—and science—of user experience in complex environments like robotics and physical security. 🔥 Key Topics We Cover: ✅ What UX Design Really Means – Why good design isn’t just about beauty—it’s about making powerful tools actually usable ✅ Designing for Security Integrators – How Hemil approaches UX for complex systems like VMS and access control ✅ Lessons from Robotics – How working in warehouse automation and logistics influences interface design ✅ AI and Design Thinking – How generative AI is changing the role of designers and product teams ✅ Designing with Empathy – The importance of understanding your users—especially in low-trust, high-pressure environments 💡 Why Watch? If you're a software developer, product manager, security pro, or systems integrator, this episode gives you a look behind the curtain at how UX can transform adoption and effectiveness. Hemil brings a rare mix of experience from startups to Fortune 100s—and shows how design can be a strategic differentiator in even the most technical industries. 📌 Follow Hemil Gurjar: 📢 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hemilgurjar/ 📌 Need marketing expertise for the low voltage/security industry? 👉 BowmanVisionMedia.com 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe to stay sharp on tech, design, and innovation from real industry voices! #UXDesign #SecuritySoftware #Robotics #HumanCenteredDesign #Integrators #AIUX #DesignThinking #Symbotic #VideoSurveillance #AccessControl #49VoltsPodcast

🚀 Mastering Security & Social Media Growth with Avenger Security CEO Brandon Adams 🚀 What if your business could thrive using organic digital marketing instead of expensive ads? In this episode of 49 Volts, host Josh Bowman sits down with Brandon Adams, CEO of Avenger Security, to discuss entrepreneurship, the power of social media, and the future of the security industry. 🔥 Key Topics We Cover: ✅ How to Build a Security Business – Brandon shares insider tips on how to start and scale a security integration company. ✅ The Power of Social Media – Why TikTok, LinkedIn, and other platforms are game-changers for lead generation. ✅ AI, Automation & the Future of Security – How the industry is evolving and where it’s headed next. ✅ Marketing Without Paying for Ads – How Brandon reaches thousands organically through content strategy and digital presence. ✅ Authenticity & Sales Psychology – Why being real in your marketing builds trust and long-term customers. 💡 Why Watch? This episode is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, security professionals, and anyone looking to grow a business using social media. Whether you’re a seasoned integrator or someone considering starting your own security company, Brandon drops valuable insights that can help you scale faster and smarter. 📌 Need marketing expertise for the low voltage/security industry? 👉 BowmanVisionMedia.com 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe to stay ahead in security, marketing, and tech! #Entrepreneurship #SecurityIndustry #SocialMediaMarketing #AI #TikTokForBusiness #AuthenticityInMarketing #SecuritySolutions #LowVoltage #BusinessGrowth #MarketingWithoutAds

🚀 Enhancing Security with AI and Real-Time Response: A Deep Dive with Thrive Logic 🚀 AI is revolutionizing how we approach security, but what happens when it’s not just about data—when it’s about saving lives? In this episode of 49 Volts, host Josh Bowman is joined by Nate Green, CEO and Founder of Thrive Logic, and Lou Barani, Director of Security for the World Trade Center (2008-2012), to explore how innovative technology and AI are transforming real-time threat management in security systems. 🔥 Key Topics We Cover: ✅ AI in Security – How Thrive Logic is using AI to merge disparate systems and make real-time decisions. ✅ Active Shooter Response – Revolutionizing active shooter protocols by integrating AI, security systems, and first responders. ✅ Cloud-Based Security Solutions – Breaking barriers with AI-powered solutions for smarter, safer buildings. ✅ Security’s Role in Risk Management – Why physical security is just as important as cyber in protecting people, property, and brand. ✅ Real-World Application – How Thrive Logic solves real security problems with faster response times and smarter integrations. 💡 Why Watch? This episode is a must-watch for security professionals, systems integrators, and business leaders looking to stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge AI and security tech. From active shooter scenarios to everyday risk management, Thrive Logic is reshaping how organizations protect their people and assets. If you're ready to see how AI can transform your security operations, this episode will open your eyes to innovative solutions you didn’t know existed. 📌 Connect with Thrive Logic: 🌍 Website: https://www.hivelogic.ai/ 🎥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-logic 📌 Need marketing expertise for the low voltage/security industry? 👉 BowmanVisionMedia.com 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe to stay updated on the latest in AI, security, and innovative tech solutions! #AI #Security #RiskManagement #ActiveShooterResponse #TechInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #SurveillanceTech #SecuritySolutions #ThriveLogic #RiskConsulting #SmartSecurity