How to Scale a Private Security Company Without Losing Control
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How to Scale a Private Security Company Without Losing Control
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About this listen
In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Ed Clay, founder of Protection America, to unpack the real-world challenges of scaling a security operation — from delegation and payroll pressure to leadership and long-term sustainability.
Ed shares candid insights from building Protection America in California, including the personal and operational lessons that come with growth, portfolio clients, and managing hundreds of officers in a high-liability environment.
In this conversation:
• Why scaling security companies often leads to declining service quality
• The hardest leadership lesson founders face when delegating control
• Why payroll discipline is critical to survival in private security
• How reporting has evolved from accountability to client communication
• What success costs leaders if boundaries aren’t in place