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EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEEXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLE Best of Season One (Podcast🎙️)EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLE - BEST OF SEASON ONE (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 204)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e204
⚜️ This podcast is a compilation of some of the best Executive Protection Lifestyle Podcast episodes of its first season! A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧 We have the largest real-world video library of executive protection training content.
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e204, and also you can view all of our Executive Protection Lifestyle podcasts at 🎙 https://executiveprotectionlifestyle.com
🤛👊🤜 Protector by nature and by trade / MAN OF PEACE / Byron Rodgers
🎥 Video editing & 🎨 Graphics by @art_production07
For more visit
https://www.byronrodg...
2024-11-1158 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEConsiderations For Business Success (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 203🎙️)CONSIDERATIONS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 203)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e203
⚜️ In this forthcoming podcast episode, I will take a different approach and discuss some critical considerations for business success in the executive protection industry. There is a lot of real-world know-how discussed here that you definitely don’t want to miss.
A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧
Check out all we have to offer at our growing platform for executive protection professionals @ 😎 https://executiveprotectionlifestyle.com and 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e202
🤜🤛 Protector by nature and by trade / Byron Rodgers
🎥 Video editing & 🎨 Graphics by @a...
2024-11-0449 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEDoes Byron Rodgers BodyGuard EP Training Work? (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 202🎙️)DOES BYRON RODGERS BODYGUARD EP TRAINING WORK? - LOOK INSIDE TEAM MEETING (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 202)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e202
⚜️ For this podcast episode we are switching it up again and showing anyone who doubts the effectiveness of our training and networking, can take a peek inside one of our bi-monthly meetings and bear witness yourself. A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧
🏃 Train with us at https://epspecialist.com @epsleague and take your executive protection career to the next level!!
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e202
🤜🤛 Protector by nature and by trade / Byron Rodgers
🎥 Video editing...
2024-10-211h 38
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEEP Expo Panel – A Glimpse At Our Live Event (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 201🎙️)EP EXPO PANEL – A GLIMPSE AT OUR LIVE EVENT (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST EP 201)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e201
⚜️ For this podcast episode we are switching it up and giving you a glimpse at our first annual Executive Protection Expo event. Amazingly invaluable information can be gleaned from the panelists. A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧
💻 https://executiveprotectionexpo.com
Brought to you by…
🤝 EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLE
Protection is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle.
@executive_protection_lifestyle | https://executiveprotectionlifestyle.com
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🏆 IRON GOAT DEFENSE
Security and training solutions to meet real-world demands.
@irongoatdefense | https://irongoatdefense.com
FEATURING THE FOLLOWING SMES
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2024-10-1429 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEGerard Adam - Our Greatest Value is What We Can GIVE (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 200🎙️)OUR GREATEST VALUE IS WHAT WE CAN GIVE WITH BIG ADAM (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 200)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e200
⚜️ For this podcast episode we are excited to have Gerard Adam, Executive Security at Big Things Security as our guest. We discuss how he transitioned from bodyguard to executive protection agent, his chosen client demographic and why, and much more. A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧
💻 https://linkedin.com/in/gerard-adam-mangieri-9562a7113
Podcast Show Notes
00:00 - Introduction
03:25 - Who is Big Adam at his core
13:45 - How Big Adam got into the EP industry
25:50 - What type of client demographic d...
2024-09-301h 02
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEThe Professional PROTECTOR Course (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 199🎙️)THE EP PROFESSIONAL PROTECTOR COURSE (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST EP 199)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e199
⚜️ I’m dedicating this episode to reviewing our new EP Professional Protector Course that we are rolling out. Ready to transform your career and step into the elite world of executive protection? Our Executive Protection Specialist course is a power-packed, seven-day training experience designed to provide you with the full spectrum of skills required to excel as an executive protection agent.
This is one of the only hybrid curriculums in the industry, blending over 60+ hours of online training taught by more than a dozen o...
2024-09-231h 04
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEEP Expo Speakers Overview (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 196🎙️)EP EXPO SPEAKERS OVERVIEW (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST EP 196)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e196
⚜️ For this episode we are putting together a collage of special moments on the podcast that we’ve had with the SME/Speakers of the upcoming EP Expo event. If these moments inspire you then consider joining us at the EP Expo on Aug 24/25. If you can’t make the event you can always download the Digital Replay!!
A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧
2024 EXECUTIVE PROTECTION EXPO
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🎫 RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW 👉 https://executiveprotectionexpo.com
🗺 WHERE: San Diego, CA
📅 WHEN: Aug 24/25
Brought to you by…
🤝 EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTY...
2024-08-1255 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLESam Jones - The Heart of a Protector (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 195🎙️)THE HEART OF A PROTECTOR (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 195)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e195
⚜️ For this podcast episode we have Sam Jones the founder/Co-Owner of Iron Goat Defense/Chief Operations Officer, and one of our SMEs at our first annual EP Expo. We engage in topics related to the private security industry, the profession of protection, and much more.
🤜 MORE ABOUT SAM 🤛
I’m an Executive/Close Protection Specialist and Bodyguard with expertise in close protection and de-escalating situations before they lead to hostile altercations. Clients have ranged from physicians, high net-worth business executives, celebrities, professional...
2024-07-2256 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLECharles Law - Private Security, Business Lessons (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 194🎙️)PRIVATE SECURITY & BUSINESS LESSONS WITH CHARLES LAW (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST EP 194)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e194
⚜️ For this podcast episode we have Charles Law the founder of Law Security & Investigations, and one of our SMEs at our first annual EP Expo. Please refer to the show notes below for topics discussed.
Podcast Show Notes
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:08:07 - Charles Law at EP EXPO
00:11:46 - Health and fitness
00:18:38 - Advice to someone thinking about starting an EP company
00:39:35 - Qualifying clients
00:45:10 - How to deal with troublemakers
00:55:58 - Differences between California and Florida
01:09:41 - Emotional part of being an ent...
2024-06-171h 21
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEAnton Kalaydjian on the EP Expo (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 193🎙️)ANTON KALAYDJIAN ON THE EP EXPO (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 193)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e193
⚜️ For this podcast episode we have Anton Kalaydjian @antranikthegrea CEO and founder of Guardian Professional Security as one of our SMEs at our first annual EP Expo. Please refer to the show notes below for topics discussed.
Podcast Show Notes
00:00 - Introduction
06:20 - Anton Kalaydjian’s background
12:05 - Anton Kalaydjian’s business growth
18:54 - EP EXPO
24:54 - The gunshot
37:06 - Qualifying clients
55:58 - Major differences between California and Florida
🤜 MORE ABOUT ANTON 🤛
He has over 25 years of executive-level security experience providing top-rated securit...
2024-06-101h 04
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEElijah Shaw on the EP Expo (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 192🎙️)ELIJAH SHAW ON THE EP EXPO (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST EP 192)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e192
⚜️ For this podcast episode we have Elijah Shaw @sunsear CEO and founder of ICON Global as one of our SMEs at our first annual EP Expo. Please refer to the show notes below for topics discussed.
Podcast Show Notes
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:00 - Elijah Shaw´s background
00:04:40 - Elijah Shaw on EP EXPO
00:23:05 - Training in the life of EP agents
00:36:10 - Contribution
00:57:40 - Celebrity protection
01:03:50 - Closing questions
🤜 MORE ABOUT SHAW 🤛
ICON is a consulting firm specializing in Executive and VIP Protection. Wit...
2024-05-271h 23
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEAnderson Herbert - Owners Speak to Owners (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 191🎙️)OWNERS SPEAK TO OWNERS WITH ANDERSON HERBERT (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 191)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e191
⚜️ For this podcast episode we have Anderson Herbert is the CEO and Managing Director for APS Security LLC, @Aps_Security founded by him in 2011. We discuss many topics… pls refer to the show notes below for details.
💻 https://apssecurity.us
💻 https://linkedin.com/in/aps-security-248b621a1
Podcast Show Notes
00:00 - Introduction
05:22 - Presidential lifetime achievement award recipient
14:52 - The hardest thing about EP
30:15 - His favorite part of being a company owner in EP
31:28 - Where is the EP industry heading to
35...
2024-05-131h 06
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEMark Ledlow - Creating Allies in The Industry (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 190🎙️)CREATING ALLIES IN THE INDUSTRY WITH MARK LEDLOW (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 190)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e190
⚜️ For this podcast episode we have industry veteran Mark Ledlow @themarkledlow president of Ledlow Security Group Marine Corps Service-Disabled Veteran Company, that gives Veterans and retired Law Enforcement hope and purpose in the security industry. Podcast Host of The Fearless Mindset We discuss many topics… pls refer to the show notes below for details.
A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧
💻 https://ledlowsecurity.com
Podcast Show Notes
00:00 - Introduction
01:28 - What made Mark Ledlow become the sponsor of EP Expo
09:19 - Mark Ledlow’s background
2...
2024-04-151h 08
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEEP Expo = Career Successor, Relationships (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 189🎙️)EP EXPO = CAREER SUCCESSOR, RELATIONSHIPS (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 189)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e189
⚜️ If you missed the live meeting we had on Thursday, April 4th regarding the upcoming first annual EP Expo don’t trip we got it here in this episode. You get a chance to see all that was covered and questions asked and clarified. Don’t miss this career-changing event!
A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e189 and also you can view all of our Executive Protection Lifestyle podcasts at 🎙️ https://executiveprotectionlifestyle.com
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2024-04-081h 14
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEBodyguard/EP Protection Game Talk VOL 4 (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 188🎙️)BODYGUARD/EP PROTECTION GAME TALK VOL.4 (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 188)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e188
⚜️ In this episode I speak with many professionals at the 2024 Close Protection Conference. You get some insight from the perspective of new agents starting their careers in the executive protection industry. A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧
🗣️ Anton Kalaydjian | https://linkedin.com/in/anton-kalaydjian-b6658713
🗣 Anderson Herbert | https://linkedin.com/in/anderson-herbert-32470bb
🗣️ Oron Ben Simon | https://linkedin.com/in/oron-b-68691851
🗣️ Orlando Mardner | https://linkedin.com/in/orlando-mardner-msc-csm-cmas-cfip-cpoi-m-isrm-dpi-4516762a
💻 https://ips-board.org/cpc2023
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e188 and also you can view all of our Executive Protec...
2024-04-0157 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEBodyguard/EP Protection Game Talk Vol.3 (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 187🎙️)BODYGUARD/EP PROTECTION GAME TALK VOL.3 (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 187)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e187
⚜️ In this episode I speak with many professionals at the 2024 Close Protection Conference. You get some insight from the perspective of new agents starting their careers in the executive protection industry. A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧
🗣️ Christian West | @danishvikingcw
🗣️ Elliott Loewenstein | @vargr6
🗣️ Steve Schleinitz | @elitesecuritypro
🗣️ Henry Murphy | @henrymurphyiii
💻 https://ips-board.org/cpc2023
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e187 and also you can view all of our Executive Protection Lifestyle podcasts at 🎙️ https://executiveprotectionlifestyle.com
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2024-03-2546 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEBodyguard/EP Protection Game Talk VOL 2 (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 186🎙️)BODYGUARD/EP PROTECTION GAME TALK VOL.2 (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 186)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e186
⚜️ In this episode I speak with many professionals at the 2024 Close Protection Conference. You get some insight from the perspective of new agents starting their careers in the executive protection industry. A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧
🗣️ Thomas Ryan - https://linkedin.com/company/dataconnectors
🗣️ Nadia Daniel - https://linkedin.com/in/nadia-daniel-3bb70b169
🗣️ JoAnn Buettner - https://nadjoepass.com
🗣️ Vincent Levy - https://linkedin.com/in/vincentlevy8011
💻 https://ips-board.org/cpc2023
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e186 and also you can view all of our...
2024-03-1145 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEHow to Become an EP Specialist (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 185🎙️)HOW TO BECOME AN EP SPECIALIST (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 185)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e185
⚜️ There has never been a better time to join the private security industry as an executive protection professional. So I have dedicated this episode to how to get started in the bodyguard/executive protection game.
This episode revolves around an online meeting we had where we discussed what it takes to become a certified executive protection specialist and how to achieve success in the private security field. We cover what gets you hired and keeps you employed. We touch on updating your res...
2024-03-041h 24
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEBodyguard/EP Protection Game Talk - (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 184🎙️)BODYGUARD/EP PROTECTION GAME TALK (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 184)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e184
⚜️ In this episode I speak with many former students of The League at the 2024 Close Protection Conference. You get some insight from the perspective of new agents starting their careers in the executive protection industry. A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧
💻 https://ips-board.org/cpc2023
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e184 and also you can view all of our Executive Protection Lifestyle podcasts at 🎙️ https://executiveprotectionlifestyle.com
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🎥 Video editing & 🎨 Graphics by @art_production07
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2024-02-1942 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEBTS K9 - Number 1 K9 Protection Asset (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 183🎙️)BTS K9 DOG TRAINING (EPL SEASON 5 PODCAST 🎙 EP 183)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e183
⚜️ For this podcast episode we have Byron Beplay @byron_bts_k9 former Ranger and founder of BTS K9 @btsk9_. We discuss executive protection dogs, the role they play, the contributions they bring, how to integrate them into your protection strategy, and much more.
A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧
🤜 MORE ABOUT BYRON 🤛
US Army Veteran of 13 years, 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Regiment. Byron began his dog training career after he separated from the Army and began working with his service dog. He became a passionate advocate for t...
2024-02-1251 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEMark Groce - Bodyguard/EP Veteran of the Game (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 182🎙️)BODYGUARD/EP VETERAN OF THE GAME WITH MARK GROCE (EPL SEASON 5 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 182) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e182
⚜️ For this podcast episode we have industry veteran Mark Groce @cherubexecutiveservice owner and founder of Cherub Executive Service. We discuss many topics… pls refer to the show notes below for details.
A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧
🤜 MORE ABOUT MARK 🤛
Mark Groce, has 20 years of experience in executive protection, counter-terrorism, surveillance, and crisis management, including emergency evacuation and active shooter protocol. He has worked with award-winning recording artists, film and television entertainers, high-profile athletes, government dignitaries, socialites, and VIP corporate executives. Mark...
2024-02-051h 09
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEBest of EP/BodyGuard Videos 2024 (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 181🎙️)BEST OF EP BODYGUARD VIDEOS 2024 (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 181)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e181
⚜️ This podcast is a compilation of some of the best episodes of the Executive Protection Lifestyle Podcast! A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧 We have the largest real-world video library of executive protection training content.
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e181, and also you can view all of our Executive Protection Lifestyle podcasts at 🎙 https://executiveprotectionlifestyle.com
🤛👊🤜 Protector by nature and by trade / MAN OF PEACE / @Byron_Rodgers
🎥 Video editing & 🎨 Graphics by @art_production07
For more visit
https://www.byronrodgersmotivation.com/
http://www.protec...
2024-01-2953 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEMykeal Gampon - Bodyguard/EP Career Success - Cheat Codes (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 180🎙️)BODYGUARD/EP CAREER SUCCESS CHEAT CODES (EPL SEASON 5 PODCAST EP 180)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s05-e180
⚜️ For this podcast episode we have a special guest… Mykael Tri Gampon @mykaelgampon is a new successful executive protection professional whose career is taking off. We discuss primarily amongst other topics, some cheat codes that lead to success in establishing yourself in the private security industry, and much more.
A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧
💻 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mykael-gampon
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s05-e180 and also you can view all of our Executive Protection Lifestyle podcasts at 🎙 https...
2024-01-0839 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEChurch Protection 2.0 - Church Security Strategies (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 179🎙️)⚜️ Discover the strategies and tactics to secure your place of worship like a professional with our comprehensive video series. Our methods and systems have been implemented globally, and now you can benefit from our expertise.
With today's diverse cultures and societies, it's more important than ever to have a principles-based framework that ensures the safety of your VIPs and congregation. Our online video series offers just that, providing you with the knowledge and skills to protect your faith-based venue from all relevant threats.
Don't leave the safety of your place of worship to chance. Invest in our video series today and...
2023-12-0434 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEByron Rodgers - Social Dynamics of Executive Protection (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 178🎙️)SOCIAL DYNAMICS IN EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LEAGUE RESULTS (EPL SEASON 5 PODCAST 🎙 EP 178)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s05-e178
⚜️ I’m dedicating this @executive_protection_lifestyle podcast to the topic I discussed in great depth at the 2021 Executive Protection Summit; the Social Dynamics in Executive Protection. There is a lot of great information to unpack here, it is a must hear 👂🏽 and see 👀. I’m sure every professional protector will learn from this cast!
Remember, protection is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle!
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s05-e178 and also you can view all of our Executive Prot...
2023-11-2059 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEElizabeth Forester - Work Your Way To Greatness (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 177🎙️)WORK YOUR WAY TO GREATNESS WITH ELIZABETH FORESTER (EPL SEASON 5 PODCAST 🎙 EP 177)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s05-e177
⚜️ For this podcast episode we have a special guest… Elizabeth Forester is an A.L.I.V.E Certified Instructor. We discuss amongst other topics, females in the executive protection industry, advice for females getting into the industry, her experience in the industry, and much more.
A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧
🤜 MORE ABOUT ELIZABETH 🤛
Liz has experience as a United States Army Military Police Corrections Officer. As a corrections officer, she has proven proficiency in detainee operations as well as ingress and egress co...
2023-11-061h 24
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEBecoming a Bodyguard / EP League Results (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 176🎙️)BECOMING A BODYGUARD / EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LEAGUE RESULTS (EPL SEASON 5 PODCAST 🎙 EP 176)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s05-e176
⚜️ I’m dedicating this podcast to showcasing The League’s results. I’ve told our members in the past that there’s a place in this industry for everyone… those who’ve taken me up on the offer, have found their place, and are launching new and exciting careers in the private security industry.
Two times a month, I host Zoom meetings for members to share new opportunities and enhance our skills, strategies, and marketing tactics.
As we build our careers together, I wan...
2023-10-3047 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLECharles Law - Executive Protection Business & Leadership (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 175🎙️)BODYGUARD / EXECUTIVE PROTECTION BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP (EPL SEASON 5 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 175)
👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s05-e175
⚜️ For this podcast I’m genuinely honored to have Charles Law @lawdog213 the founder and CEO of Law Security and Investigations, Inc. From the perspective of a security company owner, we discuss a wide variety of aspects of the executive protection industry, including how to manage client expectations, and much more.
A MUST-SEE 👀 OR LISTEN! 🎧
🤜 MORE ABOUT CHARLES 🤛
His firm has been protecting companies in the Los Angeles area for more than 12 years now. He works with many of the top Fortune 500 companies, major...
2023-10-091h 39
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEBecoming a Bodyguard / Executive Protection Agent (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 174🎙️)⚜️ This episode is a live stream of how to achieve success in the private security field. We cover what gets you hired and keeps you employed. We touch on updating your resume, enhancing your social media game, the importance of letters of recommendation, and much more.
I’ve told our members in the past that there’s a place in this industry for everyone… those who’ve taken me up on the offer, have found their place, and are launching new and exciting careers in the private security industry.
Every two weeks I run a Zoom meeting for members to share new op...
2023-08-282h 08
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEYossi Levy - Physical Protection is No Longer Enough (EPL Season 5 Podcast EP 173)⚜️ In this episode we have Yossi Levy founder and CEO of Pivot Consulting @pivot.consulting. He served in the Israeli army as an operative and commander and gained proven combat experience in many operations as part of his service duty. He then joined an intelligence unit as a collecting field operative while working in hostile civilian environments.
💻 https://linkedin.com/in/yossi-levy-285b35b8
💻 https://pivot-sec.com
Experience the unparalleled opportunity to delve into the world's most sophisticated security protocols with our "Shield in the Desert: Israeli Security Tactics & Private Protection Retreat". This immersive journey takes you to the heart of Israel...
2023-07-241h 32
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEBTS K9 Dog Training (EPL Season 5 Podcast EP 172)⚜️ For this podcast episode we have Byron Beplay @byron_bts_k9 former Ranger and founder of BTS K9 @btsk9_. We discuss his foundation Rescue 22, protection dogs, whether they make good family pets, stories involving dogs rescuing humans, and much more.
A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧
🤜 MORE ABOUT BYRON 🤛
US Army Veteran of 13 years, 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Regiment. Byron began his dog training career after he separated from the Army and began working with his service dog. He became a passionate advocate for the Rescue 22 Foundation and Veteran suicide awareness.
He ventured into protection sports and developing protection dogs working under leading tr...
2023-07-101h 06
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEAre You As Advertised? (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 171🎙️)⚜️ This podcast I dedicate to countering the dangerous notion some agents have that:
1️⃣ You don’t need to learn HARD SKILLS to protect your clients.
2️⃣ If you ever need to use HARD SKILLS you did something wrong.
In this podcast, I explain why this attitude is wrong, reckless, and dangerous! And I give some real-world scenarios where HARD SKILLS are needed regardless of your opinions, actions, or inactions. Remember executive protection is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle
Get the HARD SKILLS that you need to be a competent executive protection agent as advertised at ⚡https://epspecialist.com/level-3-info...
2023-07-0352 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEHow To Be a Professional Bodyguard/EP Agent (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 170🎙️)⚜️ There has never been a better time to join the private security industry as an executive protection professional. So I have dedicated this episode to how to get started in the bodyguard/executive protection game.
EP Training Day is the first full-service online curriculum in the executive protection industry. Students retain access to the curriculum through their online learning platform indefinitely. I teach you everything I know about the art of executive protection that I’ve learned over the course of my 15-year career, operating in over 60 countries.
You also get access to our members-only meetings and you’ll be connecte...
2023-06-191h 34
The Man Of Peace PodcastByron Rodgers - Personal Protection 205 (Protector Nation Podcast 🎙️) EP 71⚜️For this Protector Nation podcast episode I decided to do something special… something a little different. I curated a compilation of the best episodes from our Tactical Protection Review series.
So what you get is a collection and grand review of all of the soft & hard skill tactics, tips, and tricks that can be applied to PROTECT yourself and others!
A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧
If you find this video informative then you should know we have an entire library of such know-how at ⚡http://protectornation.com. Join our growing community of PROTECTORS and download the DIGITAL REPLAY OF THE PROTECTOR SYMP...
2023-05-291h 13
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEEP Forum / IPSB Getting to Know the Industry 4 (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 169🎙️)⚜️ At the EP Forum & Close Protection Conference interviewing various executive protection professionals with Constantine Ioannou CEO at Sentinel Security Plus out of Toronto Ontario. We had an amazing time interviewing many different protectors from around the world! Engaging in conversations about what the industry is doing and where they currently were in their careers and training.
We are sure you will get amazing value from these private security professionals. We thank them for their participation and their contact information follows:
🤝 Constantine Ioannou
@sentinelsecurity
https://sentinelsecurityplus.com/
https://linkedin.com/in/constantine-ioannou-06633821/
🤝 Jim Wenzel
https://procypher.co/training
https://linkedin.com/in/jim-wen...
2023-05-2240 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEEP Career Success, Proven Blueprint (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 168🎙️)⚜️ This episode is devoted to The League’s refined and proven blueprint for building a successful career as an executive protection agent. I’ve told our members in the past that there’s a place in this industry for everyone… those who’ve taken me up on the offer, have found their place, and are launching new and exciting careers in the private security industry.
Every two weeks I run a Zoom meeting for members to share new opportunities and help us all elevate our skills, strategies, marketing, and game together.
I did this episode to give you guys some insight into h...
2023-05-151h 05
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEOrlando Wilson - Are You Security or Protection (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 167🎙️)⚜️ In this ep we have Orlando Wilson @artfulgypzy of Risks Incorporated @risksinc. This episode was exciting because I’ve been following Orlando online for quite some time now, and he’s always made such high-quality and informative content.
I’ve been in this game long enough to know real professionals almost instantly and the reason I like his content for the accuracy in real-world application. He is a well-humored down-to-earth individual. There’s much to learn here.
🤜 ABOUT ORLANDO 🤛
A private investigator and writer that has worked internationally at all levels of the specialist security and investigation industry for over 30 years. He has firs...
2023-05-081h 18
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEEP Forum / IPSB Getting to Know the Industry 3 (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 166🎙️⚜️ At the EP Forum & Close Protection Conference interviewing various executive protection professionals with Constantine Ioannou CEO at Sentinel Security Plus out of Toronto Ontario. We had an amazing time interviewing many different protectors from around the world! Engaging in conversations about what the industry is doing and where they currently were in their careers and training.
We are sure you will get amazing value from these private security professionals. We thank them for their participation and their contact information follows:
🤝 Constantine Ioannou
@sentinelsecurity
https://sentinelsecurityplus.com/
https://linkedin.com/in/constantine-ioannou-06633821/
🤝 Donald Kuehner
https://aboutasc.com/our-team/donald-kuehner
https://linkedin.com/in/don...
2023-05-0131 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEWill Geddes - International protection OPs (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 165🎙️)⚜️ Joining me for this podcast is Will Geddes @therealwillgeddes CEO of International Corporate Protection Group and TacticsON. He is one of the world’s most in-demand security specialists and we discuss international kidnapping, ransom handling, and close protection!
🤜 ABOUT WILL 🤛
With over 25 years of experience in the Specialist Security sector, Will has consulted clients across the world on risk and threat-related matters, personally operating within countries across the world.
Leading his team of former Special Military Forces, Government, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Agency professionals, dealing with extortions and blackmails to high-risk protection projects, counter-terrorism, intelligence gathering to multi-jurisdictional investigations, and pursuits of...
2023-04-171h 12
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEEP Forum / IPSB Getting to Know the Industry 2 (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 164🎙️)⚜️ This is me at the EP Forum & Close Protection Conference interviewing various executive protection professionals with Constantine Ioannou CEO at Sentinel Security Plus out of Toronto Ontario. It was an amazing time because we were able to interview many different protectors from all over the world! Engaging in conversations about what the industry is doing and where they were at in their careers.
You will notice a recurring theme having to do with training and many other topics. This was an amazing time with some amazing conversations with some amazing professionals. We feel like you will get amazing value from thes...
2023-04-0340 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLERaul Peralta - Rebuilding Your Career in EP (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 163🎙️)⚜️ In this episode we have Raul Peralta founder of EP Detail @ep_detail and Vactive @vactive_wear! We linked up to discuss who Raul Peralta is at his core, and how he defines executive protection. We also talked about his gym gear brand Vactive and the direction it’s going in. He gives valuable advice to new agents entering the executive protection industry and the hardest lessons the game has taught him!!
This was an AMAZING conversation that everyone in the game can grow from. Remember, if you really want to be good at being a protector you must realize that i...
2023-03-271h 16
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEThomas Ryan - The Digital Side of Security (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 162🎙️)⚜️ In this episode we have Thomas Ryan of Asymmetric Response joining us to discuss a part of security that is often overlooked in the industry and that’s the digital side. In this podcast we discuss…
🎙️ Who he is behind his core.
🎙️ Safety protocols for civilians.
🎙️ What can hackers do with a phone number?
🎙️ Internet safety: How to protect yourself.
🎙️ And much more!!
🔴 ABOUT TOM
With over two decades of experience in cyber and physical security, Thomas Ryan is a highly accomplished and sought-after expert in the field. Specializing in red team operations, application, supply chain security, and personal protection, Thomas has a precision focus on both...
2023-03-131h 30
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLETodd Fox - Executive Protection Jedi (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 161🎙️)⚜️ In this episode we have Todd Fox of Close Protection Corps @tourtraining joining us to discuss the following:
🎙️ What he learned the most from “fighting in a cage”.
🎙️ Some of his tactics to stay in the game.
🎙️ His experience with protecting celebrities and touring.
🎙️ Who he is behind his core.
🎙️ And much more!!
⭕ ABOUT TODD
Todd Fox is the Founder and Managing Director of the Close Protection Corps, a firm that works with celebrities, dignitaries, and C-suite executives. The company has performed protective operations for clients ranging from Madonna and Janet Jackson to Supreme Court Justices and UN Officials.
Fox is a former U.S. Marine who served...
2023-03-061h 20
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEEP Forum / IPSB Getting to Know the Industry (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 160🎙️)⚜️ This is me at the EP Forum & Close Protection Conference interviewing various executive protection professionals with Constantine Ioannou CEO at Sentinel Security Plus out of Toronto Ontario. It was an amazing time because we were able to interview many different protectors from all over the world! Engaging in conversations about what the industry is doing and where they were at in their careers.
You will notice a certain theme comes up having to do with training and many other topics. This was an amazing time with some amazing conversations with some amazing professionals. We feel like you will get amazing valu...
2023-02-2749 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEJake Owen - Find Your Path (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 159🎙️)⚜️ We are stoked to announce Jake Owen @jake.owens6 of the Phalanx Group as our distinguished guest on this episode of the Executive Protection Lifestyle Podcast! We get into and discuss the following:
⭕ Whether or not to post to social media with the clients.
⭕ A moment that shook him up as a protector.
⭕ What executive protection is all about to him.
⭕ His recommended reading list for private security professionals.
⭕ The hardest lesson learned in the executive protection industry.
⭕ His proudest moment in the executive protection game!
This was an ILLUMINATING conversation that everyone in the game can grow from. Remember, if you really want...
2023-02-201h 12
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEExecutive Protection Success Fast Track (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 158🎙️)⚜️In this episode our guest is Aaron Kackman @aaron_kackman one of our newest members to join The League of Executive Protection Specialists. I invited him to this podcast because I wanted to showcase in long form the steps that he’s taken to achieve success in the executive protection industry with us.
Aaron is an amazing guy who has done the right things to position himself on a fast track to success, by investing in himself with training and joining an organization that has the relationships to help him build his career. He has been able to achieve his execut...
2023-02-1329 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEBUBU / ALI - The Service Of Protection (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 157🎙️)⚜️In this episode we have the honor of having a client and her bodyguard discuss what it's like to experience high-end executive protection services. I am too stoked to have Adriano "Bubba" Almony @bubbaalmony and Dr. Khalilah Camacho-Ali @dr.khalilahcamachoali as my honored guest. New Jersey-based celebrity bodyguard, Adriano “Bubba” Almony, is the first in his profession to be awarded a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award as a Humanitarian honoree. He is currently the private protector of our other guest Ms. Camacho-Ali, an accomplished actress/producer/lecturer, also known for being the former wife of boxer Muhammad Ali.
In this episode, we cover...
2023-01-301h 19
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEByron Rodgers / Rick Sweeney - Security Driving (EPL Season 5 Podcast EP156🎙️)⚜️In this episode, Rick Sweeney and I discuss a very crucial hard skill… security driving. During this conversation, we put decades of International Executive Protection experience together to help you gain an edge out there in the field. We’ve both worked all over the world in many different capacities so there is some awesome stuff in this conversation!
Protective driving is one of the most important skills we all need as professional and civilian protectors. Remember if you really want to be good at being a protector you must realize that it is more than just a job it really i...
2023-01-1621 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEMatthew Thomas - Border War / Cartel Expansion (EPL Season 4 Podcast 🎙️)⚜️Matthew Thomas @deputy_onetime he is the Sheriff’s Executive Officer at Pinal County. He’s a living legend and was introduced to me by some people I truly respect. His street credit as a law enforcement officer and as a good man preceded him and so I was honored when he agreed to do this podcast.
Dealing with the things he’s been dealing with for decades down at our southern border gives him a very intense yet unique and extremely relevant story to tell as a modern-day protector. There’s just so much going on down there that the public i...
2023-01-021h 05
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEExecutive Protection Brotherhood (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP155🎙️)⚜️I want you to see what it’s like to be part of The League of Executive Protection Specialists. I want you to hear firsthand the value that League members are getting from being part of this brotherhood of protectors. Once you complete a course with us, you become part of The League of Executive Protection Specialists and you never have to do your career alone again.
A few benefits:
⭕ Ongoing mentorship for the rest of your career
⭕ Your network gets built for you
⭕ The relationships you gain access to our another layer that works to ensure your success in the industry.
...
2022-12-261h 43
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEDean Stott - Extractions, Private Security & Relationships(EPL Season 4 Podcast EP154🎙️)EXTRACTIONS, PRIVATE SECURITY, AND RELATIONSHIPS (EPL SEASON 4 PODCAST 🎙️ EP154)
⚜️On this podcast I’m excited to announce our special guest is the Frogman DEAN STOTT. We discuss some of his adventures, adversities, and how he dealt with them. We cover his transition and his journey to recovery. And as if that isn’t a crowning achievement in and of itself we discuss his setting, not one but TWO Guinness World Records!! But wait… there is more… we also discuss his compelling new book RELENTLESS… A must-read!!!
📚 RELENTLESS IS THE EXTRAORDINARY TRUE STORY OF TIER ONE SPECIAL FORCES SOLDIER, ADVENTURER, AND WORLD-RECORD BREAKER...
2022-12-191h 16
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEJaeger - Low Signature Resource Center(EPL Season 4 Podcast EP153 🎙️)⚜️ When was the last time you practiced EPCQB? We are expected to know how to navigate dynamic and violent situations in any environment. We find ourselves deep in buildings all of the time but when is the last time any of us have trained gun fighting or close-quarters combat inside of a building? Have you ran these drills solo or with your team recently?
Better yet have you ran these drills in a force-on-force format to know if your tactics are working or how good you are at executing them?
If it goes down you will be expected to outperform anot...
2022-12-1240 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEExecutive Protection Networking Tactics (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP152 🎙️)👊🏽💥BOOM! In this podcast, we are going to talk about the importance of networking to establish a career in the executive protection game and more importantly how it applies to the ongoing growth of your career. I also get into some specific and crucial game-changing networking tactics, that will help you STAY EMPLOYED in the game!!
Whether you are in law enforcement, ex-military, or a civilian parent just looking to protect your loved ones better… there is something in this podcast for everyone… enjoy!!
Remember if you really want to be good at being a protector you must realize that it is more th...
2022-12-0338 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEBecoming an Executive Protection Agent (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP151 🎙️)👊🏽💥BOOM! This episode is for anyone looking to become an executive protection specialist or for those in the industry that would like to take their career to the next level and learn how to market themselves so they simply have more options for professional elevation.
I get asked all the time, how do I get into the private security industry and become an executive protection agent? I have people from all backgrounds sending me messages on all social media platforms asking me this question. The truth is simply that I’ve created a pipeline to turn you into an executive protection...
2022-11-2846 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEExecutive Protection Hard Skills To Learn (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP150 🎙️)👊🏽💥BOOM! In this episode, I dive into the motivations for giving birth to the Hard Skills Intensive course and why Rick Sweeney and I chose to enter the training side of our industry with this first class under the banner of The League of Executive Protection Specialists.
Rick and I both have different perspectives on private security and executive protection. Rick works primarily on high-risk operations around the world and he has done so for decades. He’s also founded and operated Secfor International, which in my opinion is one of the best schools in the industry, that has trained thousands o...
2022-11-2154 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEByron Rodgers/Rick Sweeney - Working Solo (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP149 🎙️)👊🏽💥BOOM! Working solo is rather more the rule than the exception and is likely going to be the type of assignment or contract you are going to find yourself in. So consequently, it benefits you to get pretty sharp at operating solo.
In this episode, Rick Sweeney of SECFOR International and the Training Director at the LEAGUE of EPS and Byron Rodgers will be covering some of the ways to do just that. During this conversation, we put decades of International Executive Protection experience together to help you gain an edge out there in the field. We’ve both worked all over th...
2022-11-071h 45
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEJoshua Reeve/Ryan Tindall - Australian (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP148 🎙️)👊🏽💥BOOM! In this podcast, I have as my guest Joshua Reeve and Ryan Tindall of Empire Protection based in the great down under, Australia. We discuss how the private protection industry is progressing in Australia, how licensing and certifications work, and much more.
Empire Protection Pty Ltd @empire.protection was founded in 2013 to become an executive provider of elite security and protection services. In an unpredictable world environment, with increasing domestic crime statistics and an elevated threat of terrorism, the 21st century has brought with it a demand for a new class of security, protection, and risk mitigation service provision.
Joshua Re...
2022-10-311h 32
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLERachel Rugato - A Woman In The Field [Part 2] (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP147 🎙️)⚜️Rachel is an exemplary female protector that I have worked with before. She is a real-world legitimate protector who is advantageous to have on your detail because she has proven skills as a protector particularly as it pertains to HER NATURAL ABILITIES AS A FEMALE!
Female protectors are important to have on a team first and foremost as competent protectors but secondarily because they do allow a protection detail to have advantages that are specific to women. Every detail would benefit from having a female protector that can go many places and do many things that men can’t do or do...
2022-10-241h 33
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEKevin Ross - Mindset of a Champion (EPL Season 4 Podcast 🎙️)⚜️⚜️⚜️
In this episode, I get into the mind of a Thai boxing champion; the infamous Soul Assassin Kevin Ross @dasoulassassin. His experiences with the sport and how it translates into his everyday life and much more.
About Kevin "The Soul Assassin" Ross
is an American Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer who has also competed in professional boxing, shoot boxing, MMA & San Shou. He was the inaugural Bellator kickboxing featherweight world champion.
His previous achievements include the following:
⭕ The Lion Fight Super Lightweight World Champion
⭕ WBC Muay Thai Super Lightweight International Champion
⭕ Welterweight National Champion
⭕ The United States Muay Thai Federation Welterweight Champio...
2022-10-171h 13
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEByron Rodgers - Be A Legitimate Protector(EPL Season 4 Podcast EP146 🎙️)⚜️⚜️⚜️
For this episode, I simply sat down and clicked off safe for a heartfelt conversation with the industry. I talk about hard skills/soft skills, career moves, and changes I see coming up in the industry.
I talk quite a bit about violence and how we as protectors must be formidable and able to deal with it otherwise we are nothing more than butlers with guns. It’s a tough and harsh statement but what is the true differentiator between us and our customer's personal assistants? In a nutshell, the difference is that our function is to protect and 99% of the time super...
2022-10-1057 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEExecutive Protection Success PROOF(EPL Season 4 Podcast EP 145 🎙️)⚜️⚜️⚜️
This episode demonstrates how effective the “training day success package“ through The League of Executive Protection Specialists is at helping executive protection agents achieve the careers of their dreams.
In this video, you will hear multiple testimonials of agents that have gone through our training and are now out in the workforce. Many of these agents have achieved dream jobs that would normally have taken years. However, through our training, they were able to achieve those goals within months.
This is a real world episode with real world success stories and real world advice on how training really helps further individuals and...
2022-10-031h 03
The Man Of Peace PodcastByron Rodgers - Personal Protection 101 (Protector Nation Podcast 🎙️) EP 61Real-world violence…
How do you survive it?
How do you avoid it?
How can you protect others through it?
These are the types of things we are going to study during this podcast episode. This episode is based on my YouTube series called “Tactical Protection Reviews“.
The YouTube series has over 100 videos of me (#ByronRodgers) reviewing real-world violent encounters in order to educate the public on ways to first and foremost live a safer pattern of life but also what to do also to protect and win instead of being a victim.
This specific podcast episode will be better watched on my...
2022-09-261h 40
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEVincent Levy - Executive Protection Career Moves (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP144 🎙️)This is a story about how to achieve success in the Executive Protection industry in a very short period of time. I know that our industry is growing very quickly and that there are many good people who would do very well in the protection game but simply don’t know exactly how to launch their careers.
In this episode, Vincent and I lay out a clear path to achieving one’s dreams in our industry. You will listen to how he was able to achieve his career goals in a very short period of time so you can also mode...
2022-09-1951 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEEd Calderon - Weaponology (EPL Season 4 Podcast 🎙️)In this episode, I chat with one of our most formidable instructors Ed Calderon and some of what he covers in his course Weaponology. It’s all about improvising and utilizing whatever is handy as a weapon to defend yourself and your clients or loved ones.
About Ed Caleron’s Weaponology
Using case studies to reverse-engineer criminal methodologies involving weapons, this training segment focuses on the evidence-based employment of simple, environmentally sourced offensive tools.
Designed for both government and civilian personnel who travel abroad and may have a need to create their own defensive options, this module focuses on not only...
2022-09-1256 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEExecutive Protection Field Notes (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP143 🎙️)⚜️⚜️⚜️
This is something new and special that I have never done before. A montage of some of the best of my collection of Executive Protection Field Notes all mashed up for you to quickly digest. A bunch of executive protection tips, techniques, tactics, and principles to help you out in the field. You know some of them, you might disagree with some of them. But there is going to be something in here that is going to help you guys.
These are the type of things that I also have in my Executive Protection Training Day package… where I teach you everything...
2022-09-0555 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEInstructor Zero - Gunfighting & Training(EPL Season 4 Podcast 🎙️)⚜️⚜️⚜️
This episode was a clinic. I learned quite a bit just sitting there listening to the information structure. We speak about the humanity of a protector, the reality that many don’t want to admit and avoid while pretending to be a little more tactical than is even realistic sometimes. We spoke about ways to become better, hard skills, soft skills and we really focused on vehicle Combatives/Glen fighting around cars because that is his subject at the Protector Symposium 5.0. This episode is one of the most intense episodes I’ve done in a long time because of his in-depth knowled...
2022-08-291h 57
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEByron Rodgers- Men of Peace (EPL Season 4 Podcast 🎙️)This podcast has been developed from my absolute favorite pieces of work done by Matthew Vivanco of Angstadt Arms @angstadtarms
They brought me out to North Carolina to do a bit of a documentary about what it’s like to be a professional protector. I think what was most beautiful about this is it weaves together very nicely the reality of what it means to be a protector by nature and by trade.
You’ll see my life behind the scenes, you will be able to enter my thoughts when doing what we do as professional protectors and you’ll get to...
2022-08-2127 min
The Man Of Peace PodcastByron Rodgers- Men of Peace (Protector Nation Podcast 🎙️) EP 58This podcast has been developed from my absolute favorite pieces of work done by Matthew Vivanco of Angstadt Arms @angstadtarms
They brought me out to North Carolina to do a bit of a documentary about what it’s like to be a professional protector. I think what was most beautiful about this is it weaves together very nicely the reality of what it means to be a protector by nature and by trade.
You’ll see my life behind the scenes, you will be able to enter my thoughts when doing what we do as professional protectors and you’ll get to...
2022-08-2127 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEVance McMurry - A Secret To Shooting Better (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP141 🎙️)AutoTelic Performance Solutions creates the most lethal warfighters and precise police. Their training and technology increase stress resiliency.
After 2 ATPS training protocols, shooters are 30% more precise, which persists for two months after the training sessions.
Across more than 120 shooters and more than 14,000 rounds, shooters transform in high stress operations to have.
57% greater Focus
27% greater Confidence
50% less Anxiety
Vance McMurry is the CEO and Co-Founder of ATPS. He is doing some things to completely change our understanding of what it takes to improve our skill sets as professional protectors. With his background as a professional warrior at some of the highest...
2022-07-181h 15
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEByron Rodgers - Executive Protection as a Recession-Proof Career(EPL Season 4 Podcast EP140 🎙️)There has never been a better time to join the executive protection industry. As many of you know we are facing at certain times and the fear index is up. We’ve seen home robberies and crime increase tremendously in the United States and around the world. The Japanese Prime Minister was assassinated last week in the world is realizing that they need more professional Protectors.
Active shooters and active human threat scenarios are happening more and more these days and what this means to you as a private security professional is that our skills are more in demand now th...
2022-07-111h 29
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEJeff Takeda - How Warriors Develop Mental Strength (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP139 🎙️)Jeff Takeda is bringing some things back that have always been a part of many different warrior cultures. He is one of our master class instructors at the League of Executive Protection Specialists and his module is pretty amazing. Check more on that here: https://www.epspecialist.com/
I believe it’s a discipline that we have unfortunately overlooked and forgotten these days but it can bring us all considerable strength. For the warrior, it’s even more important however to stay grounded mentally emotionally, and spiritually. I believe it is unfortunate that mindfulness and meditation have gotten such a bad...
2022-05-301h 03
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEA glimpse into the League of Executive Protection Specialist(EPL Season 4 Podcast EP138 🎙️)The League of Executive Protection Specialists is not just about training. It is about being part of a brotherhood of protectors. When I say working with us will give you more over the course of your career than many other training options I absolutely mean it. After completing any of our training packages you get access to our tribe, you become a member of the pack. We all do our careers together, help each other out and share opportunities with one another.
This is not just talking, I am available two times per month to hop on a zoom meeting...
2022-05-231h 22
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEBlack Hawk Down with Hooten Young(EPL Season 4 Podcast EP137 🎙️)Former Special Operations Soldier, Master Sgt. Norman Hooten notably known for his portrayal by Eric Bana in the film Black Hawk Down, he’s honestly the type of man I hope to be one day. When it comes to warfare in combat he has been there and done that but most importantly it has equipped him with a mental and emotional stance that should be studied very deeply. There are the men you meet that deserve respect because of what they’ve done but it is always truly priceless to meet a man who you can also respect for who he i...
2022-05-161h 07
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEVictor Popovic - EXECUTIVE PROTETION VENUE OPPOSITION (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP137 🎙️)You’re going to feel the passion Victor has for the game in this episode… Listen closely and I promise you’ll learn a lot.
Victor Popovic has been associated with the Executive Protection Industry for a decade now. He has been a part of protective security operations for domestic as well as international tours, where he's been involved in all aspects of security planning, including the home of residence, temporary residence as well as air and ground transport for high-net-worth families and staff while traveling worldwide. He has also served as the personal protection specialist for a actors/artists and fa...
2022-05-101h 29
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEAlex Turner - The Athletes Bodyguard and the Making (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP136 🎙️)Alex Turner is a client-focused performance mobilizer with considerable experience in business operations and team leadership. His professional focal points include operations management, performance development, project planning/coordination, sales strategy/business growth, armed security measures, team leadership, client relations and customer service.
The thing I like about him most however is his heart. He truly does value connection with people, He values relationships and people like this make all the difference. He truly desires to render honorable service to his client,s principals and shareholders and that really stands out. He may not have a military or law-enforcement background but...
2022-05-021h 20
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEBernardo C. - The Realities of Tactical Fitness (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP135 🎙️)Bernardo is a warrior who serves others in ways that only a true warrior can. His heart for making the world a safer place by helping good people to be more dangerous is exactly what got my attention in the first place.
With over 15 years of operational experience, Bernardo is a subject matter expert (SME) in the field of Counter-Terrorism (CT) and security best practices. His expertise covers high-risk police tactics, special operations (SOF), dignitary protection (CP) and close-quarters battle (CQB).
Bernardo recently retired from active duty in a Special Operations Unit of the Border Patrol, focusing on direct action...
2022-04-251h 25
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEDustin Burt - How To Deal With Mistakes in E.P. (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP135 🎙️)Dustin Burt is someone who specializes in providing personal protection services to the world's top entertainment and business professionals for over ten years worldwide. His company, Superior Protection Consultants https://www.superiorprotectionco.com/ also provides security management to private estates, commercial enterprises, and the event/production sector.
Dustin is one of those few professionals you work with and realize really quickly that he’s truly got a passion for what he does. In my opinion, he’s one of the best-kept secrets in our game and his reach in the field has truly made a name for him in our indu...
2022-04-181h 22
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEExecutive Protection Elite Hand-to-hand Combatives - (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP134 🎙️)Jonathan(Jon)Burke is the founder and lead instructor of Next Level Combatives. With over three decades of experience in mixed martial arts, self-defense (armed and unarmed), and close-quarters combat, Jon developed the P4 De-escalation Training Program. This unique program utilizes a systematic approach that yields immediate results and retention under stress for participants of various skill levels.
Through martial arts, Jon has helped countless men, women, and children of all occupations and socio-demographic backgrounds. He has worked with families, schools, universities, small businesses, and large corporations to carve paths and improve their personal and group safety environments.
Jon is...
2022-04-111h 27
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEHARD SKILLS INTESIVE - (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP133 🎙️)In this episode, I'm honored to be joined by Rick Sweeney who's the president of the prestigious safety solutions company, SECFOR International. Rick has more than two decades of risk management experience in elevated threat areas. He provides risk & crisis management in multiple countries as prime or subcontractor. Currently, he's serving clients in Syria, Mexico, Lebanon, Iraq, Haiti, Colombia and numerous other challenging locations.
Rick is also the Director of OTC International which provides humanitarian medical aid and education to in-need populations in conflict zones. Currently, he has launched the newest division, SECFOR 360, where he combines online theory with in-person...
2022-04-041h 05
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLELTC (Ret.) Mikey Hartman – Taking Your Pistol to The Next Level (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP133 🎙️)Mikey Hartman, Former Commander of the IDF Sharpshooting and Marksmanship School, is the CEO of CAA USA & International. CAA (www.caagearup.com/) is the exclusive distributor of world-class, operator-tested firearms accessories. Their products are specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of tactical solutions required by the world’s armed forces, law enforcement units and weapons professionals.
LTC. (Ret.) Mikey Hartman, has vast and unique 20-year experience of training over 500,000 soldiers and building the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Shooting Doctrine to CAA. Working with a staff of former IDF elite reserved forces, counter terrorism and commando units and members from th...
2022-04-031h 27
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEDaniel Coman - ¿Am I too Old for Executive Protection? (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP132 🎙️)I'm honored to interview Daniel Coman in this episode of the Executive Protection Lifestyle podcast. He's been working with me on a few projects inside the industry and I've known him for quite some time now. Daniel entered the industry when he turned 60, and if you think that it's too late to join an industry like ours, you should listen to this entire episode. He's also one of the patrons of the Executive Protection Training Day Succes Package and during the course of the interview, he talks about how this course helped him to stay in the EP game. Daniel...
2022-03-2144 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEMiranda Coppoolse - Human Trafficking/Behavioral Analysis/Security (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP131 🎙️)Females in the Executive Protection Industry have so much to offer like us all. Miranda is an amazing example of that as her words come true and experience doing this work all over the globe. She has a truly amazing story with more than just a cool tactical background. She brings with her the experience of being on the receiving end of kidnapping and abuse, and many other evils we all aim to mitigate in the world.
She is truly an amazing human to me for a few reasons but primarily because she has transmuted those things that were meant...
2022-03-141h 00
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEAaron Suozzo - Officer Involved Shooting Hard Skills/Soft Skills (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP130 🎙️)AARON has become a good friend as I’ve recently joined forces with him and CAA USA. I’m really excited about working with this company because I know that the MCK they produce is a hidden gem within the tactical community. When it comes to you taking your firearms to the next level, empowering people who maybe less physically potent with a system that can help them protect themselves more easily and a number of other things that piece of equipment is tremendous.
Aaron works for that company but upon getting to know him better and learning about his back...
2022-03-071h 41
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEJoe Lasorsa - The Power of Cooperation in E.P. (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP129 🎙️)Joe LaSorsa is a name I’ve heard over the course of my entire executive protection career. This company and the men who have run it have been impacting our industry for decades.
In this interview, I’m honored to speak with Joe LaSorsa 2.0 who has done some pretty amazing things with the company and made some truly fantastic contributions to our industry. He was one of our honored guests at The EP FORUM 2021 and he’s also an EP Master instructor at my school, The League of Executive Protection Specialists. He runs his own school as well as the execut...
2022-02-211h 02
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEMorgan Harris - How to Get Started in Executive Protection (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP127 🎙️)Episodes like this are special to me because they give insight into how people are getting into the executive protection industry. There’s truly nothing more valuable to me than to hear about how the tools, programs and content we’ve created are truly working for agents out there in the field in the real world. I can’t share all of these conversations with you because honestly, I have way too much content like this that demonstrates how effective my Training Day Program and Masters Class is for executive protection professionals but every once in a while I like to mix...
2022-02-1425 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEWes Bearden - Try-Try Again (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP127 🎙️)In conversation with Wes Bearden, where we indulge in knowing about the National Council of Investigation and Security Services. ( https://www.nciss.org/ ) It is a USA-based association formed to watch legislative issues which makes it important for private security professionals like us to know about. Wes has been involved with several of the state as well as national associations so he brings in, his plethora of experience to the EP industry.
Wes goes on to talk about the vision and mission of the institution as well as his specific role within the NCISS. He also sheds light on the...
2022-02-0746 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEDuke Speed - HOW to become Contributor in Executive protection (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP126 🎙️)Duke Speed is an accomplished leader with 40-plus years of experience making critical decisions in a variety of high-stress, globally sensitive positions and 20-year active duty veteran (retired) of the U.S. Marine Corps. He also has additional 10-plus years of federal service divided between the U.S. Federal Air Marshal Service, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and the Federal Aviation Administration.
He has also been an Independent Contractor for the U.S. Department of State Worldwide Protective Services (WPS) program, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and U.S. Navy.
Duke is a published author of the Advance Agent Planning Guide...
2022-01-241h 03
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLESam Jones - How To Transition Into Executive Protection (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP125 🎙️)This interview will give you a good realistic look into techniques, tactics and cheat codes for getting into executive protection and elevating your career.
Sam Jones, he’s a man with an impressive background in mixed martial arts who chose to transition into executive protection. I love doing interviews like this because they show people exactly what is possible when it comes to getting into this industry. I believe it was a matter of months from the time he trained with me in the Executive Protection Training Day Success Package (https://www.executiveprotectiontrainingday.com/) online to the time he was in...
2022-01-1743 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEBeyond the Armor - Season 4 Episode 125 - BYRON RODGERSThis is a brief glimpse into the soul of a young man's journey from a Third World country, a broken home, through the Marine Corps infantry and into the executive protection profession. I now serve the world as a Protector. With the expressed mission of multiplying protectors both professionally and simply necessarily throughout the world. I know that we together can make the world a safer place by helping good people to become more willing, capable, and prepared to protect. But my journey wasn’t always easy… And this amazing interview was conducted by Sentinel Security Plus out of Toronto, Cana...
2022-01-0445 min
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLESeason III EP 124: How to go from Bouncer to Executive Protection SpecialistSteve has an amazing story when it comes to how he’s gotten into the executive protection game. Over the years I’ve met many different private security professionals in various areas of our private security industry that have wanted to get into executive protection. Whether it was a guy at the door of the club, an agent I met at the venue we were moving through, or even hotel security, I’ve had many conversations with professionals who want to get into the executive protection side of what we do.
The interesting thing about these conversations is that I always...
2021-12-201h 17
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLESeason III EP 122: EP ForumIn this episode myself, Christian and Pablo talk about a new groundbreaking Executive Protection live event… This will be like unlike anything the industry has seen or done before don’t miss it!
The EP Forum is an event for professional protectors who are looking to elevate their careers together. The goal is simply to give some of the most successful among us a platform to teach how to do what they’ve done - so we can all improve the quality of the service were rendering our principles, clients and teams together. This is how we make the industry a bett...
2021-11-091h 04
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEE.P. Specialists - Executive Protection Training (EPL Season 3 Podcast EP120 🎙️)This podcast episode is a cumulative summary of the interactions that I have with the Executive Protection Training Day Success Package students. It's amazing to learn about their experience, answer their questions and discuss the various aspects of Executive Protection with my own experience. Our members have found tremendous success after joining the program as well as from the podcasts.
One of the major advantages of the executive protection training day success package is the fact that you always have access to your instructor and your class. It’s only natural to retain a certain percentage of what you’re taug...
2021-10-181h 18
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLESeason III EP 119: How to stay safe with Steve SomervilleThis comes straight from our EPL Canada chapter with @sentinelsecurity
Steve Summerville @summervillesteve is the President of Stay Safe and retired as a Staff Sergeant with the Toronto Police Service in 2001. Security Coordinator for the AIDS 2012 Washington, 2010 Vienna and 2008 conference in Mexico City (as well as AIDS 2006 in Toronto) and the SARS Concert in Downsview in 2003.
Steve has extensive experience in all phases of Crisis Management Training, including Crisis Resolution, Tactical Communications, Defensive Tactics, Use of Force, and Restraints.
He has been recognized as an Expert in the field, including every level of the judicial system from Criminal to Coroner’s...
2021-10-051h 16
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLESeason 2 EP 2: The First Line of DefenceYousef Badou teaches what I think is simply the most important component of protection, situational awareness coupled with the ability to read and predict people through human behavior. As I try to spread the art of protection like a virus I have found Yousef to be one of my greatest allies simply because spreading soft skills is easier than spreading hard skills and so we aim to spread situational awareness like a virus.
When people know what pre-threat indicators to truly look for, people will be able to shut down violence before it starts and avoid it altogether.
This is...
2020-02-031h 17
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLESeason 2 EP 1: The GroundworkSeason two is coming in hot!!!
I and Luke A. are laying down the groundwork for what you can expect out of the executive protection lifestyle podcast and brand this year. I've got no shortage of content this year and it is very exciting!
I'm throwing down gear reviews, training reviews, real-world combat after-action reports, the EDC chronicles will continue and so will the considerations episodes. Perhaps most importantly, the interviews with the biggest and the best in the executive protection industry will continue coupled with interviews from people you've never heard of before who are doing some truly amazing...
2020-01-271h 45
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEEP 63: The Power of Being GenuineI met Jeff at the Executive Protection Institute where we both trained for one week straight in order to become certified Close Protection Specialists and part of the Nine Lives Association.
Instantly I could tell that Jeff was one of the smartest humans in the class. By intelligent, I don’t mean book-smart but his linguistic choices that were very thoughtful and tempered, the tone and feel of the way he communicated instantly caught my attention simply because of the warmness and appropriateness of his presentation when speaking.
As we spoke briefly on our way to our rooms sometime around 1:30 AM...
2019-12-091h 14
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEEP 26 : Be the best - Israeli diplomatic securityDadi is one of those types of men that you meet and you genuinely want to believe that he’s just special, that he simply built from something different and that he naturally has always just been on another level. When you actually speak with him, however, it becomes dramatically apparent that he is extremely down-to-earth and while he definitely is on another level than most and brings with him the types of experiences most of us have only read or dreamed about, he is a very warm, caring and down-to-earth individual. During my time with him in the field, I...
2019-03-251h 28
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEEP 25 : Entertainment & Production ProtectionChris Sipe Interview
Chris Sipe is a physical security professional, protector, and key leader within his organization and the security industry. He specializesin public figure/high profile personal protective services such as protective operations logistics inthe film studio safety and security sectors. He is currently, managing security and logisticalsupport programs for Netflix Studio’s marketing publicity campaigns as well asother studio focused public-facing special events, globally. Chris has his hand in any number of multiple security operations globally at any given time. He is managing various aspects of securing production from start to finish on multiple venues. This requires a le...
2019-03-182h 20
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEEP 24 : Rune Nation - No One is Coming To Save YouIan is a firearms instructor who travels all across America training people in a number of different art forms and techniques designed to take human lives. What I like most about him is that he values education very highly, he sees himself as a teacher rather than simply an instructor: stating that the primary difference is simply that a teacher will help you understand while an instructor will simply demonstrate or show you. He has a mind that appreciates and has an affinity for philosophy, history, the psychology behind things such as meditation and various other modes to unlock once...
2019-03-111h 55
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLEEP 23 N-Ear - The Future of Earpiece TechnologyThis gear review with Alex was truly a fantastic time but most importantly it was about time. The technology many of us use for our earpieces and surveillance kits has long been outdated. Virtually every other type of your technology we use is much more sophisticated, giving us an actual speaker inside of our years, comfort, durability and dependability on a much higher level than the equipment many of us are actually working with to protect. To be honest I’m honored and genuinely elated to be one of the guys to give this product visibility stateside. The fact that th...
2019-03-041h 07