00:00 From Technician to Entrepreneur
02:20 Dakota’s Background & Apprenticeship Path
04:34 Motivation to Start a Business
06:30 Identifying a Niche in the Fire Industry
08:39 Learning Design and Troubleshooting
09:35 Teaching Himself FireCAD + Early Wins
14:33 Balancing Install, Design & Multiple Projects
18:02 Favorite Systems & What Works Best
21:05 The Problem with Proprietary Equipment
22:26 Customer-First, No-Contract Philosophy
28:28 Work-Life Balance & Being a Present Dad
30:44 Technology and Business Efficiency
32:35 Dakota’s Passion for Golfing
33:11 NFPA Involvement & Final Words
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