Building a Fire and Security Empire: The Benson Systems Journey W/ Eric Benson

About this episode

Eric Benson shares the evolution of Benson Systems from a garage startup to a successful business specializing in security and fire systems.

Send us Fan Mail Eric Benson shares the journey of Benson Systems, a family business that evolved from a garage startup in 1986 to a thriving 75-employee operation specializing in security, fire alarm, and sprinkler systems in Arizona. • Father started Benson Systems in 1986 from his garage as a security contractor • Expanded into fire alarm and suppression systems over the years • Built a 55,000 square foot facility in 2004 that serves as their headquarters • Company now employs 75 pe...

People in this episode

Host: Tony Johnson

Guest: Eric Benson

Topics covered

• family business
• security systems
• fire alarm
• entrepreneurship
• business growth

Keywords

• Benson Systems
• security contractor
• fire alarm
• suppression systems
• Arizona business

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Benson Systems

Places: Arizona

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