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Some interviews are easy. This one wasn't.

Jeremy Bates spent 30 years building Bates Security alongside his brother and parents. In 2023, he sold it. Last week, he was sworn in as Chairman of the ESA - Electronic Security Association.

Our CEO, Ben Kalkman, sat down with him to ask the questions that don't usually get asked in acquisition stories. What it actually feels like to sell your family's company. What he was most afraid of losing. And what he's most proud of two years later (it has nothing to do with the sale price).

If you've ever wondered what's on the other side of building something for decades, this story is worth your time.

He Built It. He Sold It. And He'd Tell You the Hardest Part Had Nothing to Do with Money. A conver­sation with Jeremy Bates, former President of Bates Security and current SVP of Business Devel­opment at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety.There’s a question that lives in the back of every security company owner’s mind. You don’t say it out loud at confer­ences. You don’t put it on the...

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

Is your multi-location brand ready for the future of search? 🧐

Between AI-generated answers and the "human-verified" results found on Reddit, the way customers discover local businesses has changed. We’re sharing our multi-location playbook to help you master these platforms, build trust at scale, and ensure your locations stand out where it matters most.

Read the full playbook here: https://rocketmedia.com/resources/reddit-ai-search-multi-location-playbook