The TMG Fireside Chat Podcast
A podcast dedicated to the fire protection & life safety industry where we share podcasts and interviews with industry leaders and resources. We will be talking about industry wide challenges and highlight solutions that will help solidify the industry’s foundation while preparing for growth through new technologies and strategies. You can reach John Mackey through email, john@mackeygroupllc.com and you can find more info about The Mackey Group at https://mackeygroupllc.com/
Episodes
Consolidation is the environment every fire and life safety owner now operates in. In this episode, John Mackey sits down with Caleb Armbrust, M&A Director at Ryan Fire Protection and former Director of Membership at the NFSA, for a candid, buy-side read on where the consolidation wave stands and where it's headed. It's a practical conversation for owners thinking about growth, value, and their options, whether or not they ever...
Build to Grow™ Pillar #4: Reporting Most fire protection contractors say they have reporting. Far fewer make decisions with it. In this episode, John Mackey sits down with two leaders who run the same business through two different lenses — Pam Gartner, CFO, and Clinton Campbell, Director of Sales — at Approved Fire Protection & Security, a Central New Jersey contractor that's been family-owned for nearly a century ...
John Mackey sits down with Nick Sandberg, Director of IT at Hiller Companies, for a no-filter conversation about technology strategy in fire protection and life safety. No vendor pitches. No silver bullets. Just two operators who've lived inside FLS tech stacks for decades, comparing notes on what actually works — and what's coming next.
🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS • There is no silver-bullet platform — process before technology, ...
In this kickoff episode of the Build to Grow™ series, John Mackey introduces a disciplined framework for fire protection owners and senior leaders navigating a rapidly evolving industry.
Demand remains strong. But growth feels heavier.
Compliance requirements are increasing. Customers expect more. Technicians are harder to find. Consolidation is accelerating. Technology is reshaping workflows. Many contractors are growing faster ...
“Building Value, Preparing for Growth & Transition”
With John Mackey & Ken Wiesenfeld
Episode Overview: In this episode of The Mackey Group Fireside Chat, John Mackey sits down with Ken Wiesenfeld (Wise Financial Consulting) to discuss how fire & life safety owners can build stronger businesses, prepare for transition, and maximize value. From recurring revenue strategies to tech stack investments, and fro...
Join host John Mackey in Episode 20 of the TMG Fireside Chat as he sits down with longtime friend and fire protection leader Dave Pelton, Vice President of Technical at NAFED (National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors). They dive deep into today’s most pressing fire protection issues: → NFPA code cycles → Lithium-ion battery hazards → Remote inspections (NFPA 915) → The real story on L-rated extinguishers → Updates ...
Join John Mackey (Founder & CEO of The Mackey Group) and Drew Slocum (Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder of Inspect Point, and host of The Fire Protection Podcast) for a candid, real-world conversation about the future of fire protection.
In this fireside-style series, John and Drew dig into the trends, technologies, and transitions shaping our industry — from market consolidation and private equity activity to digi...
Join John Mackey (Founder & CEO of The Mackey Group) and Drew Slocum (Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder of Inspect Point, and host of The Fire Protection Podcast) for a candid, real-world conversation about the future of fire protection. In this fireside-style series, John and Drew dig into the trends, technologies, and transitions shaping our industry — from market consolidation and private equity activity to digit...
TMG Fireside Chat Ep. 18.5 w/John Demeter - Quality Control and Future Challenges in Fire Protection
Welcome to the TMG Fireside Chat, where we break down the fire protection and life safety industry with the best minds in the business! In this special six-part series, we sit down with John Demeter, President of Wesco HMB, to tackle the biggest shifts in the industry, from regulatory shakeups to private equity’s growing influence and the future of fire protection technology.
🚀 What’s in Store?
✅ Industry Updates &...
Welcome to the TMG Fireside Chat, where we break down the fire protection and life safety industry with the best minds in the business! In this special six-part series, we sit down with John Demeter, President of Wesco HMB, to tackle the biggest shifts in the industry, from regulatory shakeups to private equity’s growing influence and the future of fire protection technology.
🚀 What’s in Store?
✅ Industry Updates &...
🔥 TMG Fireside Chat: A 6-Part Deep Dive with John Demeter, President of Wesco HMB!
🔥 Welcome to the TMG Fireside Chat, where we break down the fire protection and life safety industry with the best minds in the business! In this special six-part series, we sit down with John Demeter, President of Wesco HMB, to tackle the biggest shifts in the industry, from regulatory shakeups to private equity’s growing influence and the f...
🔥 TMG Fireside Chat: A 6-Part Deep Dive with John Demeter, President of Wesco HMB!
🔥 Welcome to the TMG Fireside Chat, where we break down the fire protection and life safety industry with the best minds in the business! In this special six-part series, we sit down with John Demeter, President of Wesco HMB, to tackle the biggest shifts in the industry, from regulatory shakeups to private equity’s growing influence and the f...
In the latest episode of TMG Fireside Chat, Zach Nelson, the owner of Elk River Marketing, shares inspiring insights on navigating the exciting intersection of traditional marketing and emerging technologies in the fire protection and life safety industries.
Nelson passionately discusses how AI is revolutionizing marketing operations, while emphasizing the vital importance of truly understanding your target audience.
Episode 16.2: John Mackey continues his engaging conversation with Dave Brown of Nuvo Solutions. In this segment, they delve into various topics beyond sales:
- They discuss the important figures who shaped Dave's personal and professional journey. - They bond over their shared passion for live music and reminisce about an unforgettable weekend Dave and his wife, Emily, spent with John and his wife, Carrie, at the Bourbon & Be...
Episode 16.1: John Mackey chats with Dave Brown, President of Nuvo Solutions and a close friend.
During this insightful exchange, Dave and John delve into Dave's impactful sales philosophy and his extensive experience in managing and leading sales teams throughout his career. They also explore the influential individuals who have significantly impacted Dave's sales journey and shaped his career.
If you wish to get in touch with Dav...
🔥 Welcome back to Episode 15.2 of the TMG Fireside Chat! 🔥
Get ready to embark on an exciting journey with John as he introduces you to a new approach – the Walk & Talk Series! Picture this: John, amidst the vibrant atmosphere of The Wigwam Golf Course and the Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA) Annual Forum in Phoenix, AZ, February 2024, engages in captivating conversations wi...
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