Brent Stevens
CEO & Co-Founder, KNOK (formerly Smart Haven Security)
D2Dcon Speaker
From Vivint manager to Canadian security industry heavyweight—Brent builds high-output sales teams and brands that stick
- 8+ years as CEO
- $400M+ contract value
- $10M+ MRR
Short bio
Brent graduated from the University of Lethbridge (B.Mgt), earned an MBA while selling solar in the U.S., and cut his teeth as a Vivint manager. Back in Canada, he co-founded Smart Haven Security with Curtis Platt, serving as CEO for eight years. In 2024 the company rebranded to KNOK, with reported outcomes of $400,000,000+ in contract value and $10,000,000+ in monthly recurring revenue.
Earlier roles include Sales Manager at Vivint and VP of Sales at The Alarm Guys, before acquiring/leading Smart Haven (TELUS Trusted Provider).
Industry tags
- Security
- Smart Home
- Solar
- Leadership
- Recruiting
D2DCon appearances
Watch / Listen
“Steal the playbook” — Top frameworks
Three field-tested plays Brent leans on to build durable teams, ship leaders, and protect revenue during change. He’ll unpack them live at D2DCon.
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Dealer-to-Brand Scale-Up (setter → closer → leader): Turn a hot team into a durable brand. Start by defining a 3-tier ladder (setter → closer → leader) with crystal-clear competencies and pay bands.
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The 90-Day Team Builder: Give new teams a 3-block plan. Days 1–30: pipeline + onboarding cadence (ride-alongs, mock pitches, objection reps). Days 31–60: territory rhythm (AM drills, PM debriefs, weekly KPI stack—sets, sits, closes, cancels). Days 61–90: promote from within and certify first-line leaders using scorecards.
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Rebrand Without Revenue Dip (Smart Haven → KNOK): Protect cashflow while you change the badge. First, lock the offer and contract language so pricing, promos, and terms don’t drift. Then update assets + rep decks in one push (logos, kits, territory signage). Run a social-proof blitz—before/after tiles, partner logos, customer quotes—so the market sees continuity and momentum.
Quote Bank
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FAQs
Who should learn from Brent—new reps or managers?
Both. His track spans rep-level production, team leadership, and multi-region management, useful for setters, closers, and leaders.
What’s KNOK?
KNOK is the rebranded evolution of Smart Haven, focused on building door-to-door careers and leadership in Canada
Is Brent connected to TELUS/ADT ecosystems?
Yes—Smart Haven operated as a TELUS Trusted Provider/ADT dealer before the 2024 rebrand