

Undisclosed Agents Podcast #28 Cody Cavin & Pat Case - BA Shields
Jul 8, 2024
Cody Cavin and Pat Case, founders of BA Shields, share their journey from EMS to creating firefighter equipment. They discuss the evolution of BA Shields, patent challenges, product testing, and the significance of personalized designs. They also delve into the challenges of starting a firefighter-owned business, navigating the patent process, managing growth during COVID-19, building camaraderie within the firefighting community, and expressing gratitude for customer support.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Firefighters' Journey in the Fire Service
01:38 • 18min
Memorable Product Testing with Former Secret Service Agents
19:49 • 2min
Evolution of Protective Film for Firefighters
21:51 • 13min
Evolution and Significance of BA Shields in the Fire Service
34:59 • 17min
Navigating the Patent Process and Business Growth Without Debt
52:14 • 2min
Managing Growth and Efficiency in Manufacturing
54:25 • 3min
Building Brotherhood and Camaraderie in Firefighter-Owned Businesses
57:44 • 34min
Customer Communication and Gratitude for BA Shields
01:31:14 • 2min