In this episode, Tim Fergestad talks with Shawn Mellott, Regional First Responder Sales Manager at MSA – The Safety Company. Shawn shares how his blue-collar roots led to a leadership role helping protect firefighters and emergency responders across Arizona, New Mexico, Southern Nevada, and Hawaii.

They dig into what it takes to bring high-tech safety gear to those on the frontlines, why change can be hard for departments, and how communication innovation can save lives. Shawn also opens up about moving to Arizona on a whim, breaking into the fire service industry, and how he's building toward long-term financial freedom through real estate and smart risk-taking.

You’ll hear about:

• MSA’s role in protecting firefighters

• What SCBAs are and how they’ve evolved

• The challenges of introducing innovation to municipalities

• How Shawn balances work travel, family, and future goals

• Lessons on financial freedom and taking smart risks

------------------------------------------------ Interested in being part of this? Please visit our guest invitation page where you can learn more and fill out a brief questionnaire to get started: https://phoenixprosperitypodcast.com/guest It’s going to be enlightening and, most importantly, a lot of fun. I’d love for you to be a part of it!