In this episode, we discuss:

• Why most private security training fails under stress

• How executive protection reshaped LaVonce’s view of professionalism

• The reality of active shooter preparedness (without the Hollywood myths)

• Why training and reporting are inseparable

• How micro trainings and site-specific guidance help officers perform better on post

What actually makes professional private security services work?

In this episode, Vision InSites Podcast host Chris Anderson sits down with Keith Butler, CEO of Elite Defense Security Solutions — a leader whose career spans San Ramon PD K-9, task-force operations, corporate security at Facebook, and now private-sector leadership.

Keith shares powerful lessons on accountability, culture fit, reporting, and the standards that separate average firms from truly professional operations.

In this conversation:

• How a career-ending injury reshaped Keith’s purpose

• What law enforcement did — and didn’t — prepare him for

• Why big-box security companies lose clients over reporting

• The role of leadership in building officer trust and professionalism

• How Vision InSites strengthened Elite Defense’s operations

Host Chris Anderson sits down with Richard Gordon and Matt Rash for an unfiltered conversation on leadership, communication, and the mindset needed to win more security contracts.

Richard shares lessons from the Marine Corps, corporate security, and decades of real-world experience, while Matt adds perspective from running a fast-growing private security firm. A must-listen for security owners, operations leaders, and anyone who works with teams on the ground.

Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Mike Rendon, founder and CEO of Gate Sentry, for an eye-opening conversation about how a corporate strategist turned a gated-community frustration into one of the most innovative visitor management solutions in the security industry.

From two decades in corporate leadership with companies like Bank of America, Unilever, and American Airlines, to running his own guard company and technology firm, Mike shares how his problem-solving mindset led to the creation of Gate Sentry — a tool now helping property managers and HOA boards across the country improve security, simplify operations, and reduce costs.

They dive into:

• How a corporate background inspired a smarter, simpler approach to visitor management
• Why eliminating paper logs and hardware reduces risk and increases accountability
• How technology can help guard companies improve efficiency and client trust
• The future of intelligent access and automation in gated communities
• What it means to lead with innovation, empathy, and real-world experience

Whether you’re a property manager, HOA board member, or security operator, you’ll walk away with actionable insights on innovation, leadership, and how technology is reshaping private security — one gate at a time.

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Jack Wilkie, founder of Paladin Gate Guardians, for an inspiring conversation on integrity, leadership, and reinvention.

From his early career working with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Amway, and 7-Eleven to building a successful security company later in life, Jack’s journey is a testament to the power of service and relationships.

They dive into:

• How Amway turned a 60 Minutes investigation into a PR triumph
• The leadership lessons that translate from corporate America to community security
• Why hiring for attitude beats hiring for experience
• How hands-on management and personal touch drive retention
• Jack’s “price + service = value” principle for delivering quality and trust

Whether you’re a security leader, business owner, or professional looking to build a lasting legacy, you’ll walk away with actionable insights on leadership, loyalty, and humility from someone who’s lived them all.

After 40 years in private security, Jennifer Zablockis has seen firsthand how leadership, accountability, and structure can transform every shift.

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, Jennifer shares how she built a thriving operation alongside her husband, Robert Zablockis, and why effective guard management is the key to running stronger, more reliable teams.

You’ll hear about:

• How to balance structure and leadership in private security
• The importance of accountability and consistency in guard management
• Lessons from decades of experience running Multi-Housing District Patrol
• The technology and mindset shaping the future of the industry

Whether you lead a security company, manage multifamily properties, or oversee operations teams, you’ll take away real-world lessons on truth, discipline, and sustainable leadership from someone who’s lived it every day.

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Robert Zablockis, a 40-year veteran of the private security industry, to discuss leadership, risk, and the evolution of security operations from Hollywood nightlife to municipal contracts.

Robert shares his journey from running nightclub security teams and distressed-property patrols to developing modern training programs and unarmed city operations. He also opens up about personal loss, the lessons learned through tragedy, and how those experiences shaped his approach to accountability, culture, and safety.

Together, they explore:

• How nightclub security operations shaped Robert’s leadership and discipline under pressure
• Lessons from decades managing high-risk multifamily and Section 8 properties
• The pivotal moment that redefined his philosophy on training and officer preparedness
• Why hiring, background checks, and testing are critical to operational integrity
• How intelligent reporting and body-worn cameras are transforming private security management

Whether you lead a security team, manage properties, or oversee operations, this episode offers practical insight into building safer, smarter, and more accountable organizations.

In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, Rodney Brown, founder of National Security Ops, reflects on his path from K9 handler to business owner. Drawing from his military and law enforcement background, Rodney discusses leadership, structure, and the realities of running a private security company. His story is one of discipline, growth, and the principles that define what it means to be built to lead.