AU #281: Growing a Legacy: Mergers, Security, and Technology Insights with Ryan Cohen
This is Automation Unplugged and I’m Ron Callis. Our guest today is Ryan Cohen, President of Westco Security & Technology Systems. Ryan Cohen graduated from the University of Missouri in 2009 with a degree in Finance and Economics and a minor in Real Estate. He received his MBA from Lindenwood University in 2014 with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship. He joined Westco in 2013, a full-service home and business security and automation company established in 1983, where he has spent the past 11 years. Westco specializes in providing comprehensive security and home automation services, with a strong focus on the residential market. Under his leadership, Westco has continued to innovate and grow, offering cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving needs of its clients.
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During this episode, we got into all sorts of topics, including:
- Ryan’s experience navigating multiple business acquisitions in 2024, including the unique challenges of acquiring a family business
- His perspective on recurring revenue to provide stability and growth in his automation and security business
- The strategy and Ryan’s experience behind launching WestCo’s new website with One Firefly
I really enjoyed this conversation, and I hope you do as well. Let's tune in to this interview with Ryan Cohen.
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