Fire Alarm Training Podcast

Want to know how to build a financial system that makes banks want to give you money?

This episode breaks down the exact bank account structure I use to organize my business finances, automate cash flow, and create funding opportunities—without the confusion, overdrafts, or messy QuickBooks.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How I set up 7+ business bank accounts and what each one is for

• The reason separating your accounts increases your chances of getting funded

• Why I use different banks (Chase, BoA, KeyBank, Navy Federal, Affinity CU)

• How I automate cash allocation based on percentages and dollar thresholds

• What bank ratings are, and how they unlock $25K–$150K in business credit

• The strategy behind getting 3 high-limit business credit cards in your first week

• Why your bank accounts aren’t just for storing money—they’re signals to lenders

Whether you're making $10K/month or still scaling up, this system will help you look fundable, stay organized, and never miss a payment again.

Want help setting this up or getting funded?

In today’s episode, we unpack one of the most overlooked business growth tools for tradespeople, contractors, and solo entrepreneurs minority certification.

If you're an electrician, plumber, painter, or run any type of specialty trade business, this episode will show you how minority certifications can help you land big contracts and build generational wealth.

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

• The difference between NYC, NYS, DBE, and 8(a) certifications

• How certification leads to non-competitive bids and direct contract awards

• The 30% rule and why large contractors are required to work with you

• How Anthony built Secure It Securities into a seven-figure company by leveraging certifications for service, monitoring, and installation contracts

• Why now is the best time to get certified—and how to do it without guesswork

You don’t have to wait 10 years to break through. Learn the shortcuts that took a decade to figure out.

Ready to get certified and land your first $50K contract?

The Certification Accelerator walks you step-by-step through how to qualify, apply, and monetize your certification.

If you're already a licensed electrician, you're leaving serious money on the table. In this episode, we break down exactly how electricians can generate $50K–$100K in extra income by adding fire alarm installation and service to their existing business.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How to start a fire alarm division under your existing business

• Why you can skip the 81-hour course (yes, skip it)

• What specific insurance and licenses you need

• How to market your offer (hint: the “Perfect Fire Alarm Install”)

• The easiest supply accounts to open without a personal guarantee

• Why minority certification (DBE, MWBE, MBE) is your fast lane to government contracts

• How to use business credit to scale your new division

This is the playbook most electricians will never get their hands on.

Want the full step-by-step strategy to launch your fire alarm company in 90 days?

Download the free eBook and get started today:

Starting a business is easy. Starting a bankable business? That’s a whole different game.

In this episode, we break down the 11-step Bankable Business Blueprint a proven framework designed to get you fundable, credible, and ready to receive capital. Whether you're launching your first LLC or restructuring to attract investors and lenders, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed.

Here’s What We Cover:

• Why your business name alone could be killing your funding chances

• The EIN mistake most beginners make (and how to fix it)

• Setting up your money hub: How to organize your business accounts like a boss

• Why a virtual address and business phone system isn’t optional

• The exact steps to create credibility with banks, vendors, and clients

If you’re tired of freestyling your business setup and want a plug-and-play strategy that works, this episode is your launchpad.

Get instant access to the full Structure Selector Pro course and walk through all 11 steps with videos, tools, and done-for-you templates.

Are you ready to become a licensed fire alarm contractor in New York State?

This episode is your shortcut.

We break down how you can study smarter not harder with a proven question set pulled directly from past New York State Fire Alarm License Exams. With over 150 review questions organized into five targeted modules, you’ll understand exactly what’s required to pass the test on your first attempt.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The 5 core modules covered on the NYS fire alarm license exam

• How to identify trick questions and pick the correct answers

• Why analog vs. digital matters—and how it shows up on the test

• A walkthrough of actual test questions with answers and explanations

• How to prepare for real exam conditions and avoid common mistakes

This isn’t theory. These questions are based on real-world material from previous tests condensed, refined, and explained.

Ready to unlock your license and increase your income potential?
Grab the full review question bundle here:

I want to pass...

Feel awkward every time you hit record?

Worried someone might say it better or say you’re wrong?

You’re not alone.
In this episode, we dive into what it really means to be authentic on camera and how fire alarm pros, electricians, and new business owners can overcome the fear of being seen to finally build their brand.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why “being yourself” isn’t advice it’s a skill you can develop

• How to deal with imposter syndrome even if you’re an expert

• Why sharing your perspective, not perfection, is what builds trust

• How to use storytelling + educational content to grow your audience

• The 3 core skills every brand-building contractor needs today

You don't need fancy gear. You don’t need a huge following.
You just need the courage to show up and a system to guide you.

Download the Brand Architect Cheat Sheet to learn how to extract your real value, show up on camera, and start building a brand that gets you paid:

Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Fire Alarm Business Blueprint, we dive into one of the biggest roadblocks holding back technicians and contractors: getting licensed. Without the right credentials, you’re invisible to big projects, government contracts, and serious clients. With them, you can unlock doors to multi-six and seven-figure opportunities.

You’ll learn:

• The different licenses required to install, service, and design fire alarm systems

• How to prepare for the state fire alarm license exam (and what most people overlook)

• Why NICET standards and NFPA 72 compliance are essential for credibility

• How to avoid common mistakes that delay approvals with authorities like the FDNY

• The roadmap Anthony used to secure licenses that grew Secure It Securities into a seven-figure company

If you’re serious about moving from technician to owner, this episode gives you the inside map to navigate licensing with confidence.

Download The License Navigator eBook
Unlock step-by-step courses, exam prep, and insider strategies to fast-track your license and start winning projects.

Need Licensed Fire Alarm Services for Your Property?
Secure It Securities provides professional installation, inspection, and maintenance fully licensed and code-compliant.
https://www.secureitsecurities.com/services/fire-alarmlife-safety

Subscribe & Leave a Review:
If this episode helped you see the bigger picture, subscribe, share, and leave a review so more contractors and technicians can start their journey to licensing success.

Connect with Anthony:
Instagram: @thefirealarmexpert
Email: blueprint@secureitsecurities.zohodesk.com

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Structure Selector Pro, one of the most overlooked but critical decisions every entrepreneur must make when starting a business: choosing the right legal structure.

Should you form an LLC, S-Corp, or Corporation? What about sole proprietorship or partnership? Each choice affects your taxes, liability, funding options, and even how clients and banks perceive your business.

You’ll discover:

• The real pros and cons of LLCs, S-Corps, and C-Corps

• Why picking the wrong structure can cost you thousands in taxes and missed opportunities

• How lenders, investors, and government contracts look at your structure

• The exact framework Anthony uses to help entrepreneurs select the structure that positions them for growth

If you’re starting a business or planning to restructure, this episode will save you time, money, and headaches.

Ready to Choose the Right Structure for Your Business?
Unlock the full Structure Selector Pro training and learn step-by-step how to set up your business correctly from day one.

Need Fire Alarm Services for Your Property or Project?
Secure It Securities, provides professional fire alarm and security installations, inspections, and maintenance.
https://www.secureitsecurities.com/services/fire-alarmlife-safety

Subscribe & Leave a Review:
If this episode gave you clarity, don’t keep it to yourself subscribe, share, and leave a review so more entrepreneurs can build strong foundations.

Connect with Anthony:
Instagram: @thefirealarmexpert
Email: blueprint@secureitsecurities.zohodesk.com

Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Fire Alarm Business Blueprint, unpacks the exact steps he used to build a 7-figure fire alarm and security company with no investors, no fluff, and no shortcuts. Whether you're a skilled technician, an electrician tired of working job to job, or an entrepreneur ready to tap into the recession-proof fire alarm industry, this episode delivers the blueprint.

You’ll learn:

• The biggest myths about starting a fire alarm business

• What licenses, tools, and certifications are really needed

• How to get clients without underbidding or burning out

• Why this industry is wide open for smart operators

• The 3-part system Anthony used to scale to government contracts and RMR deals

This isn’t theory it’s battle-tested. And if you’re ready to stop chasing work and start owning your market, this is your launchpad.

Want to Start Your Own Fire Alarm Business?
Download my free eBook

https://freebook.secureitsecurities.io/free-fabb-ebook-925359

Includes courses, templates, coaching, and everything you need to go from installer to owner.

Need Fire Alarm Services for Your Property or Project?
Visit Secure It Securities for design, installation, and maintenance of code-compliant life safety systems.
https://www.secureitsecurities.com/services/fire-alarmlife-safety

Subscribe & Leave a Review:
Love what you’re hearing? Subscribe, share, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help other future CEOs find the blueprint.

Connect with The Fire Alarm Expert:
Instagram: @thefirealarmexpert
Email: info@secureitsecurities.com

Looking to start a business in 2025? Consider a fire alarm business! Learn why this could be the perfect venture for you in this video.

Enroll in The Fire Alarm Business Blueprint

https://firealarmbusinessblueprint.secureitsecurities.io/fire-alarm-blueprint