Brian Vanderheyden - Owner of Richmond Alarm Company - Ep. 30

Published: Sept. 22, 2020, 7 a.m.

b'My guest is Brian Vanderheyden who ran a search from Chicago starting in 2015 and 2 years later in 2017 acquired a company called Richmond Alarm Company in Richmond, VA. Richmond Alarm was founded 73 years ago and Brian acquired the business from the founder\\u2019s two sons who had taken over the business from the father. During the episode we talk about Richmond Alarm\\u2019s history and their in-office museum of 73 years of security technology, how he\\u2019s developed his team over time, the dynamics of the security industry, and why he admires Chick-fil-A. Enjoy the episode.\\nFor the full episode transcript and more information, visit alexbridgeman.com/podcast.\\nI\\u2019m also the founder of The Operator\\u2019s Handbook, a print publication where small company operators share their insights and ideas for building more effective and profitable companies. Articles focus on process improvement, sales, hiring and training, managing culture, and all responsibilities within operating a small company. If you run a small business and are looking for new ways to grow and improve, subscribe today and join your peers in the endless pursuit of better at theoperatorshandbook.com.'