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January 6, 2026 ESX
SALES & MARKETING

Leveling the Playing Field: Competing Online with National Brands

National security brands dominate with massive ad budgets—but that doesn’t mean they win at the local level. In fact, regional integrators and dealers have a unique edge when they learn how to leverage Local SEO and Google Business Profiles effectively, including how Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is evolving the search landscape.

National security brands dominate with massive ad budgets—but that doesn’t mean they win at the local level. In fact, regional integrators and dealers have a unique edge when they learn how to leverage sales and marketing effectively. This session will teach you how to compete—and win—online in your market, even if you don’t have a corporate-sized marketing budget. Learn how to optimize your digital presence so that when local prospects search for security, surveillance, or life safety services, your business appears first and stands out as credible. We’ll cover proven strategies for improving your presence, managing your personal and business profile, collecting impactful reviews, and building an online reputation that outperforms the national players in your service area.

The ESA team is excited to see you at this event. Leveling the Playing Field: Competing Online with National Brands


In this session, you’ll learn:


How to outrank national brands in local search on a smaller budget.


A review strategy that builds trust and credibility fast.


How to leverage local expertise as your competitive edge online.


How AI-powered search and GEO are changing the game.


An ESX Executive Pass or Deluxe Pass is required to gain access to this and all best-practice sharing sessions.

REGISTER FOR AN EXECUTIVE OR DELUXE PASS TO ACCESS THIS COURSE.

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THIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR CEU CREDITS

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ESX EDUCATION TRACK

Sales & Marketing

From mastering digital marketing and local SEO to building referral programs and delivering compelling sales presentationsyou’ll gain practical tools and proven strategies tailored specifically for security/fire integrators and dealers. Learn how to empower your sales teams, leverage data-driven marketing, and create seamless customer journeys that drive both new business and recurring monthly revenue (RMR). 


This Track is sponsored by:

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January 6, 2026 ESX
SALES & MARKETING

Sealing the Deal on Service: How to Sell Service and Maintenance Agreements

Attendees will leave with practical sales approaches, scripts, and insights to increase agreement adoption and strengthen customer relationships.

This session explores proven strategies for positioning and presenting service agreements that resonate with today’s buyers, including insights on pricing methodology. Learn how to educate clients on the true value of ongoing support, overcome common objections, and build contracts that drive predictable recurring revenue for your business. 

The ESA team is excited to see you at this event. Sealing the Deal on Service: How to Sell Service and Maintenance Agreements


In this session, you’ll learn:


How to shift the conversation from cost to value.


Pricing methodologies that maximize profitability while remaining competitive.


The most common objections to service agreements—and how to address them confidently.


Ways to structure tiered offerings that appeal to different customer segments.


An ESX Executive Pass or Deluxe Pass is required to gain access to this and all best-practice sharing sessions.

REGISTER FOR AN EXECUTIVE OR DELUXE PASS TO ACCESS THIS COURSE.

See all CEU credits available for attending ESX 2026 education sessions. MORE

THIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR CEU CREDITS

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ESX EDUCATION TRACK

Sales & Marketing

From mastering digital marketing and local SEO to building referral programs and delivering compelling sales presentationsyou’ll gain practical tools and proven strategies tailored specifically for security/fire integrators and dealers. Learn how to empower your sales teams, leverage data-driven marketing, and create seamless customer journeys that drive both new business and recurring monthly revenue (RMR). 


This Track is sponsored by:

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January 6, 2026 ESX
SALES & MARKETING

AI as Your Sales Sidekick: How and When to Use It for Maximum Impact

Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t here to replace salespeople—it’s here to help them excel.

In this session, you’ll learn how to harness AI as a powerful assistant throughout the sales cycle from prospecting to closing. We’ll cover when to lean on AI for research, personalization, and forecasting—and when to step in with the human connection that builds trust and closes deals.

The ESA team is excited to see you at this event.


In this session, you’ll learn:


AI tools and techniques that save time on research, lead qualification, and follow-up.


How to leverage AI for smarter forecasting and pipeline management.


The critical moments where human touch outperforms automation—and how to balance both for maximum results.


An ESX Executive Pass or Deluxe Pass is required to gain access to this and all best-practice sharing sessions.

REGISTER FOR AN EXECUTIVE OR DELUXE PASS TO ACCESS THIS COURSE.

See all CEU credits available for attending ESX 2026 education sessions. MORE

THIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR CEU CREDITS

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ESX EDUCATION TRACK

Sales & Marketing

From mastering digital marketing and local SEO to building referral programs and delivering compelling sales presentationsyou’ll gain practical tools and proven strategies tailored specifically for security/fire integrators and dealers. Learn how to empower your sales teams, leverage data-driven marketing, and create seamless customer journeys that drive both new business and recurring monthly revenue (RMR). 


This Track is sponsored by:

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January 6, 2026 ESX
SALES & MARKETING

Referral Engine: Training Your Sales and Marketing Teams to Drive Warmer Leads

Referrals are the highest-converting, lowest-cost leads you’ll ever get—yet too many companies leave them to chance.

In this session, learn how to train your sales and marketing teams to confidently ask for referrals without sounding pushy or awkward. We’ll explore how to build a referral culture across your company, design customer experiences worth talking about, and create simple processes and messaging that generate steady streams of high-quality leads. You’ll leave with practical tools to help your team build lasting referral habits—and deliver measurable sales results. 

The ESA team is excited to see you at this session in 2026.


In this session, you’ll learn:


Techniques that make asking for referrals natural and comfortable.


How to identify top referral sources and optimal timing.


Strategies to create experiences that generate organic word-of-mouth.


A systematic process for consistent, predictable referral flow.


An ESX Executive Pass or Deluxe Pass is required to gain access to this and all best-practice sharing sessions.

REGISTER FOR AN EXECUTIVE OR DELUXE PASS TO ACCESS THIS COURSE.

See all CEU credits available for attending ESX 2026 education sessions. MORE

THIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR CEU CREDITS

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ESX EDUCATION TRACK

Sales & Marketing

From mastering digital marketing and local SEO to building referral programs and delivering compelling sales presentationsyou’ll gain practical tools and proven strategies tailored specifically for security/fire integrators and dealers. Learn how to empower your sales teams, leverage data-driven marketing, and create seamless customer journeys that drive both new business and recurring monthly revenue (RMR). 


This Track is sponsored by:

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January 6, 2026 ESX
SALES & MARKETING

The Power of Being Proactive: Engage, Educate and Upsell as a Trusted Advisor

Attendees will leave with a roadmap for shifting their sales teams toward proactive communication, stronger customer relationships, and meaningful revenue and RMR growth.

This session explores how to position your company and your team as trusted advisors, not just service providers. Learn how to anticipate customer needs before they arise, turn every service interaction into an opportunity to add value, and use education—not pressure—to drive upselling. Checking in with key customers is an art. Attendees will leave with a roadmap for shifting their sales teams toward proactive communication, stronger customer relationships, and meaningful revenue and RMR growth.

The ESA team is excited to see you at this event. The Power of Being Proactive: Engage, Educate and Upsell as a Trusted Advisor


In this session, you’ll learn:


How to shift your team from selling to meet their own goals to proactive advising.


Key triggers and touchpoints that signal upsell opportunities.


How to structure customer check-ins that uncover hidden needs.


Methods to educate customers on new solutions without feeling pushy.


An ESX Executive Pass or Deluxe Pass is required to gain access to this and all best-practice sharing sessions.

REGISTER FOR AN EXECUTIVE OR DELUXE PASS TO ACCESS THIS COURSE.

See all CEU credits available for attending ESX 2026 education sessions. MORE

THIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR CEU CREDITS

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ESX EDUCATION TRACK

Sales & Marketing

From mastering digital marketing and local SEO to building referral programs and delivering compelling sales presentationsyou’ll gain practical tools and proven strategies tailored specifically for security/fire integrators and dealers. Learn how to empower your sales teams, leverage data-driven marketing, and create seamless customer journeys that drive both new business and recurring monthly revenue (RMR). 


This Track is sponsored by:

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January 6, 2026 ESX
SALES & MARKETING

Building High-Performing Sales Teams: Recruit, Train, and Lead

Behind every successful sales organization is a leader who knows how to recruit the right talent, train them effectively, and coach them to perform at their best.

This session dives into the nuts and bolts of sales leadership in the security industry — covering everything from finding and hiring top sales reps, to building repeatable processes that actually stick and effective roleplay exercises. Learn practical frameworks for developing your team, maximizing productivity, and creating a culture of accountability and growth. Whether you’re leading a small team or scaling a large sales force, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to strengthen your leadership and drive measurable results.    

The ESA team is excited to see you at this event. Building High-Performing Sales Teams: Recruit, Train, and Lead


In this session, you’ll learn:


How to identify and hire top sales talent in the security industry.


Training frameworks that stick and translate to real field performance.


Coaching techniques that maximize productivity and accountability.


Strategies for maximizing productivity and accountability.


Scalable leadership practices for teams of any size.


An ESX Executive Pass or Deluxe Pass is required to gain access to this and all best-practice sharing sessions.

REGISTER FOR AN EXECUTIVE OR DELUXE PASS TO ACCESS THIS COURSE.

See all CEU credits available for attending ESX 2026 education sessions. MORE

THIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR CEU CREDITS

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Do You Want to Be a Presenter?

Apply Today


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ESX EDUCATION TRACK

Sales & Marketing

From mastering digital marketing and local SEO to building referral programs and delivering compelling sales presentationsyou’ll gain practical tools and proven strategies tailored specifically for security/fire integrators and dealers. Learn how to empower your sales teams, leverage data-driven marketing, and create seamless customer journeys that drive both new business and recurring monthly revenue (RMR). 


This Track is sponsored by:

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