In this episode, Mark features Anton Kalaydjian, Founder and CEO of Guardian Professional Security. He shares his roots as an investment broker and the circumstances that would lead him to the EP industry. He comments on the explosion of EP today and how the good always comes with the bad. Anton talks about the value of work ethic and how easy it is to fall for the flash, especially in this industry. He also looks back on his decades of experience and gives real advice to the younger guys who want to take EP seriously. Find out more in this latest episode of The Fearless Mindset.GOLDEN NUGGETSReal-life EP is not like an action movie - Anton: "There's gonna be a lot of downtimes as far as you not having any action. 99% of what you're gonna do is downtime and logistics and soft skills and things like that. So when you look at these Bourne Supremacy movies and movies like John Wick... I don't want young guys thinking that's what this is, because it's not."Work ethic is everything in EP - Anton: "You might have some executive that's not really a high C-suite level or maybe you've got a celebrity who's not really that well known, or maybe you got an athlete who doesn't really sell that many jerseys, doesn't matter." "Treat 'em like it's Michael Jackson, treat him like he's Bill Gates, because if you put that kind of work ethic into everything you do, now I'm not saying you do it once or twice people are gonna notice, but after doing it for many years, eventually the cream rises to the top. And I would say almost 100% of Guardian's business has been word of mouth." Get to know more about Anton:LinkedIn | WebsiteTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

Aaron returns for Round 3 with Mark. In this episode, Aaron talks about how he handles accounts that are too big for him to handle. For the military folks looking to enter EP, Aaron gives tips on how to network and get a baseline education to enter the industry. He also shares some practical tips like what to do if you end up on a private plane with a VIP client and the bright near future he sees for private security. Find out more in this latest episode of The Fearless Mindset.GOLDEN NUGGETSAssessing more than just the camera for security - Aaron: "When I see a camera, I go, okay, there's a camera. Is there someone behind it? Is someone behind that camera have a radio that I can contact? Do they have a list of who to call for emergency procedures? If there's no one behind the camera who reviews it and how? And also, how long is that data stored?"The opportunity in 2023 is in starting a guard force company - Aaron: "Guys are like, I wanna start an EP company. No, me, start a guard force company. Guard force. Right. And that pays. So like there's one company right now that I know in the Bay Area, their first contract that was awarded for the campus was $80 million. And that was for campus security, access control, their GSOC center."  Get to know more about Aaron:LinkedIn | WebsiteTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

STORIES OF A WAR HEROThis episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the first part of our conversation with Enrique "Ric" Prado, Air Force paratrooper, CIA senior operations officer, and bestselling author of Black Ops. He shares war stories, from the behind-the-scenes work of the CIA to the patriotism of Blackwater in defending our allies. He talks about Black Ops as a challenge to how mainstream media portrays the agency and even says that the CIA had to review the book first before it got published. Enrique also shares anecdotes about Blackwater's Erik Prince which many may not know, such as the patriotism of the organization and his personal willingness to lead from the front. He also comments on the loyalty of the CIA to the people, as well as the dynamic of the agency with the president.GOLDEN NUGGETSDespite the bad press, Blackwater was patriotic - Enrique: "There's a lot of bad press out there on Erik Prince and I haven't talked to him in probably 10 years, or at least 6 or 8. But at the time that I knew him, the time that I was working with Blackwater, I was in awe of the patriotism that permeated every corner of that organization. And a lot of that had to do with Erik, you know, all the super duper programs that I was running, which were very successful with both the DoD and the agency, it was never a contractual thing for Erik."Blackwater's selflessness to protect allies - Enrique: "There was the Polish ambassador to Iraq. He was driving around with his PSD, not a Blackwater PSD, and they got hit and hit hard, taking an enormous amount of casualties. He himself was wounded or burnt or something like that. They hit their tracker and there was a Blackwater unit not too far from there. They responded. They took care of the bad guys and saved the ambassador and everybody else. And that was, again, that wasn't a contractual thing. They were taking a risk doing something that they would get no remuneration for." Connect with Enrique and get his book:Website | LinkedIn | Amazon | InstagramTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

OLD-SCHOOL ASSESSMENT MEETS MODERN CHALLENGESAaron is back with Mark in Round 2. In this episode, Aaron stresses the importance of both hard and soft skills in the ever-changing landscape of the industry. The hard skills from your enforcement or military experience are great, but today, it is very important to have soft skills such as written and verbal communication, and customer service. Find out more in this latest episode of The Fearless Mindset.GOLDEN NUGGETSTargeting to recruit people with customer service training - Aaron: "I'm targeting guys that work nightclub security casino and hotel or even uniform services because they had one thing that a lot of people in the industry don't. And that's customer service training."The importance of representation - Aaron: "The second that you start getting paid, you represent that client, you represent that principle you represent yourself."  Get to know more about Aaron:LinkedIn | WebsiteTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

OLD-SCHOOL ASSESSMENT MEETS MODERN CHALLENGESThis episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the first part of our conversation with Aaron Mauldin, Owner of Katalyst Training Group and KTG Consulting. Aaron dives into his expertise in training management and executive protection and how he assesses and optimizes his clients' protection programs.He also shares his real-world experiences on how he helped his clients improve their security, protected HVAs, and defined security policies and procedures so that organizations can be better equipped to handle the challenges of modern-day executive protection. GOLDEN NUGGETSSometimes, full-time employees are the cause of problems - Aaron: "What happens is it was management because they didn't understand what EP operations are, the logistics, the customer support, and how for a proper detail to actually do their job. They were controlling the vehicles or they're making 'em stay at other hotels and now they're Ubering back and forth instead of having the vehicles allocated to grab them an hour early. When I went in, the hardest thing was discussing with the individual that hired me, given an assessment, that they are the problem."Defining the difference between security policies and procedures - Aaron: "Risk assessment is the foundation, the base of every protection detail. So you can write the SOPs—and policies and procedures and SOPs are two different things. The policies and procedures, there's an education point too, are dictated by the corporation or the family office or the security company, meaning that Aaron, if you fly for over six hours, you can book first class or you have to allocate this way when you're doing receipts or yada yada yada, where SOPs are your actual operating procedures when protecting that client."  Get to know more about Aaron:LinkedIn | WebsiteTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

RETURN TO PRAYER EVEN IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE IN GODThis episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast features Chris Decker, the Founder, and CEO of Salescast. The key to moving on is forgiveness. Chris gets vulnerable about his traumatic childhood and how this led to several addictions he struggled with for most of his life.He then shares the power of forgiveness and faith in showing him the path that not only overcomes his past but allows him to thrive today. Chris also tackles the topics of anger and suicide and his own realizations about prayer that turned his life around. Nothing is permanent and even the rut you may be in, will not last forever when you move to change and get a little help from above.GOLDEN NUGGETSMovement is the fastest way to change your body's current state - Chris: "The fastest way to change your state, which is the quality of your life, is to change your movement. That's the fastest way. Have you ever heard of somebody fake it 'til you make it? If I were to start uncontrollably laughing and because of your mirror neurons, you start uncontrollably laughing, if I have dark thoughts racing around in my head and I need to go outside to take a walk to clear my head, think about what we're doing. We are changing physiologically the state that our body is in by getting into movement."If you are in the RED and need to speak with someone, dial 988, 911, or call direct at 800-273-8255. Get to know more about Chris:LinkedIn | WebsiteTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE, IT JUST HASN'T BEEN DONE YETThis episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the last part of our conversation with Dean Stott, a Tier 1 special forces soldier, adventurer, world-record breaker, and author of Relentless.Dean talks about the situation in Ukraine and his own experiences with security in places like Mogadishu. He digs into how war is a business and how the security on the ground is made successful through the intelligence provided by locals.He also discusses his other projects which include an upcoming TV show and breaking world records with his bike. Dean also gets vulnerable with his parachuting accident which ended his special forces days, as well as learning about the spectrum of services that executive protection can provide.GOLDEN NUGGETSA parachuting accident ends Dean's special forces career - Dean: "I got injured in the military. I'd never had any ambitions of leaving the special forces. I've had 16 years. I had a parachuting accident that tore all the ligaments in my knee, hamstring, my calf, and my quadriceps. And that's then how I found myself working in the security industry."The anticipation of a challenge is worse than your participation - Dean: "Anticipation is worse than participation. A lot of people will tell you why they can't do it or worry about why they can't do it. And actually, once they've done it and they look back, they're like, actually it wasn't that bad. So yeah, that's one thing I'd say for anyone who's looking to do it, set their own challenges."Get to know more about Dean:LinkedIn | WebsiteTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

SECURE BOTH NATIONAL AND CLIENT INTERESTSThis episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the second part of our conversation with Dean Stott, a Tier 1 special forces soldier, adventurer, world-record breaker, and author of Relentless.Dean shares his determination to join the elite Special Boat Service and the sheer differences between what people see in the movies and in real life. He also explains how being a soldier is also not the same as being in executive protection and the need to be thorough when protecting clients.GOLDEN NUGGETSTo be Tier 1, you need to have brains as well as brawns - Dean: "Being the fittest isn't the best. The selection process dwindles out. Those that are fit, those that can also retain information, those that can work in teams, work on their own, and make decisive decisions under pressure."The special forces are not like what you see on TV - Dean: "Everyone has this perception of special forces of the bombs, the biceps, the bullets, and things like that, which makes good TV, but that's actually 25% of what we do, and that's your final plan. When I'm talking about your primary, secondary, tertiary, and then you get your firearm, that's that 25%. 50% of what we do is support and influence. It's hearts and minds, being embedded with the locals, understanding the demographics, the politics, the tribal influences, and just flying under the radar." Get to know more about Dean:LinkedIn | WebsiteTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

A UNIQUE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN A SOLDIER AND A PRINCEThis episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the first part of our conversation with Dean Stott, a tier-one special forces soldier, adventurer, world-record breaker, and author of Relentless.He shares how intelligence-led security does not rely on weapons at all and what western security companies can learn from this. He also talks about his genuine friendship with Prince Harry and how he was witness to his authentic desire to serve and his time as an Apache pilot in Afghanistan.GOLDEN NUGGETSIntelligence-led security does not rely on concealed-carry weapons - Dean: "When you start entering the world of security or you're doing a project or plan, you need to have a plan, like a primary plan. a secondary plan, and a tertiary plan. But having weapons shouldn't be in that plan at all." Meeting Harry as a soldier and not as a prince - Dean: "I always look back to our time in the military and that was probably where [Prince Harry] was at his happiest and the fact that he was away from the media. He could be Second Lieutenant Wales... and if he made a mistake in the military, as everyone makes in the military, it wasn't all over the world's press."  Get to know more about Dean:LinkedIn | WebsiteTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

DON’T MIND THE CAMERA, FOCUS ON BEING PRESENT MENTALLY In this episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast, Chris Decker comes on the show to speak with your host Mark Ledlow on how he prepares for high-profile guests, including Frank Mir and Dean Stott, author of Relentless. Mark talks about finding his role in his podcast and how being present in the conversation is the secret to a successful show.GOLDEN NUGGETSMark: Be authentic and mentally present in the conversation"Just be humble. Be real. Don't get weird. Be yourself and, for me, it was focusing on being present mentally. The thing is, for podcasters out there, you have to slow your brain down." Get to know more about Chris:LinkedIn | SalescastTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

KEEP LEARNING, AND NEVER STOP BEING A STUDENTThese are Krag Redinger’s parting words for the younger generation. Krag is a co-founder at Global Secure 3, and a friend and client of Mark, who just recently passed away so suddenly.This episode is a tribute to Krag where he shares his story and experience in the protection industry, such as the importance of threat assessment, challenges today, and some golden nuggets along the way.  HIGHLIGHTSIntroducing Krag RedingerWhy is threat assessment so critical to the industryThe challenges in the industry right nowHow social media changed the world of law enforcementYour reputation is everything in this industryThe importance of having the right skillsYou have to operate with ethics and integrityKrag’s parting words to the young generationGOLDEN NUGGETSKRAG: Shooting and driving are sexy, but soft skills land the job“The young guys, I think the guys coming in there is the hard skills are required, the hard skills are the sexy part is shooting, the driving, the all that type of stuff, the movements, but the soft skills are what are gonna get you to work.KRAG: Parting words for the young generation“Try to learn as much from the old guys as you possibly can. That's, that's, you know, that's what I always ask for, you know, always be a student, always ask, you know, questions always, you know, why did we do this? Why did we do that? Learn as much as you can as quickly as you can so that you can be you know, viable part of any team.” Get to know more about Krag and his legacy:Krag Redinger | Global Secure 3 | GlobalSecure3.comTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

DON'T KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUTAtty. Michael Brewer, Criminal Justice Attorney, President, and CEO of the Brewer Law Firm, is the first-ever attorney in the show. In today's episode of The Fearless Mindset, we continue the conversation on his experience and insights around providing legal advice for celebrities and crime in the country in general. HIGHLIGHTSOn assisting in Madonna's and other celebrities' casesScam artists and other issues you should be prepared for towards the end of the yearDealing with false victimsThe effects of isolation during the pandemicCommon behavior in active shootersThe connection between drugs and violenceGOLDEN NUGGETSMIKE: Protecting yourself from crime, specifically from stalkers“I think you always have to worry about your security, even if you're Joe Blow living out in middle America and take a look around your house. I'm a big believer in security systems. Think about weak points of entry places where people might get into and be very careful on social media. People put way too much information out there on social media.”MIKE: Identifying warning signs and speaking up“One of the key things they found was that somebody always knows beforehand. These people don't simply erupt out of the blue and somebody other than the shooter knows about it before they act. The question is, does that information get shared and do they get stopped? Because there is a really definite pattern that they go through” Check out the first part of our amazing conversation with Michael Brewer here:SOMETHING HOT IS BREWING: High-profile security cases and more with Michael Brewer (Part 1)Connect with Mike and learn more about his work:Mike Brewer on LinkedInTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to  https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/  or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

THE ATTORNEY IS INAtty. Michael Brewer, Criminal Justice Attorney, President, and CEO of the Brewer Law Firm, is the first-ever attorney in the show, and he will be sharing his story and experience with high-profile cases with celebrities, and some of his insights on crime in the country. Tune in and learn more in this latest episode of The Fearless Mindset. HIGHLIGHTSMichael Brewer: Attorney at lawWorking with the militaryWorking with celebrity casesAddiction is the biggest problem todayThe biggest thing Mike's firm is dealing withSeries of unfortunate events with crimesGOLDEN NUGGETSMIKE: Problematic cause of homelessness“All of the above, not to get on a soapbox or get political, but we had the naive idea that we simply end the drug war and walk away and it was going to solve itself. And that hasn't happened. The biggest problem is addiction, and what that does to people.”MIKE: The biggest thing his firm deals with today“I have a very unique practice where I represent predominantly victims of crime, you don't see that very much. So I can't speak for a lot of places out there. But yeah, a lot of is drug driven. Like I'm saying both in the victims I represent and the perpetrators that they're dealing with or in the defendants, I do some selective criminal offense for people with their conduct doesn't offend me too badly. No, I stay away from the worst of the worst.” Connect with Mike and learn more about his work:Mike Brewer on LinkedInTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

BEING POSITIVE IN BAD TIMES, THRIVING IN CHAOS, FINDING COMFORT IN DOGSThese are just some of the things we can learn from our guest today, James “JJ” Boone. JJ is a private military contractor, a culture coach, and a teammate in Fullspectrum Warrior. JJ Shares his personal account of the situation in Ukraine and some of his own bag of golden nuggets, only here in the latest episode of The Fearless Mindset. HIGHLIGHTSUkrainians are always positiveWhat it’s like on the ground with the RussiansWhat’s going on in UkraineJJ’s view on using social media to get jobsThe best therapy for veterans who struggle with depressionGeneral consensus of the mediaDon’t be afraid to try new thingsThe security forces in UkraineGOLDEN NUGGETSJJ: The unyielding positivity in Ukraine“The local Ukrainians there, they're always positive. Like they always believe they're gonna win, and they are always for Ukraine, and it's something to be admired, especially watching what's happening to the United States right now, with lack of love and awareness for your own country standing in the world, all the although natives are super positive all the time.JJ: We need to pause and think before start meddling with others“We have a great chance of losing a lot of things if we don't pay attention to what's happening in these countries, but I also don't think it's the right time for us to go around, forcing them to do things.Mark: Bootcamp exists to train you to perform under chaos“People just in chaos, sometimes they just freeze. They can't get over that pill. And that's why boot camps are there, folks, because bootcamp trains you to perform in chaos, and allows JJ from that basic boot camp experience to thrive in the middle of tasks to get admission done. That's why boot camp exists, folks.JJ: Never hesitate to try something new“I've never let the fear of the unknown stop me from getting to go cool places meet cool people, do something new. It's a huge world. Connect with JJ and learn more about his work:James "JJ" Boone | Timberwoof Page | Facebook | InstagramLearn more about JJ’s personal account in the war in Ukraine with the article below:Truth is the First Casualty of War: Firsthand accounts from Ukraine To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

It’s the 3rd and final installment with Timothy Harry, the leader of Severance Security, in this episode of The Fearless Mindset.In this series finale with Tim, we will be learning about what it takes to be successful, stepping out, persistence against haters, and his other tips regarding business. Tune in and find out what is Tim’s final advice for everyone. HIGHLIGHTSWhat it takes to be successfulStep out and do something differentDon’t be afraid of hatersHow the market is changing and how the expectations are risingTim shares his advice for high-net-worth familiesGOLDEN NUGGETSMark - You don’t have to be in the military to be successful:“You don't have to be Navy SEAL, you don't have to be Delta force, you don't have to be special forces, you don't even have to be law enforcement or military to do you surround yourself with smart people. Things will take care of itself.”Tim - The ever-changing market:“Obviously, the expectation levels rise, because I think it's only natural when the price rises.”Tim - The secret to success in business:“We have no secrets, it's just hard work, put in the hours, chase the revenue and always constantly push where it needs the most pressure if you're in your areas is you know seeing mostly a security in the in the condo or the hotel or static security industry industrial, you got that's where you're gonna have to move toward that's what you're gonna focus on.” Don’t miss out and tune in to previous installments of this interview with Tim!Part 1: A GREATER CALLING: Timothy Harry’s Fearless Quest To A Higher Calling And Greater PurposePart 2: TAKING A CHANCE AT SEVERANCE: Timothy Harry On Learning The Ins And Outs Of The Business Connect with Timothy and learn more about his work:About TimothyTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

IT’S WAY MORE THAN STEM CELLS.In this episode of The Fearless Mindset podcast, Mark goes Round 2 with Eric Stoffers, CEO and Founder of BioXcellerator to talk more about Cellular Therapy. In this second installment of the interview, Eric clarifies that Cellular Therapy is not just about stem cells, and more!HIGHLIGHTSThe BioXcellerator rosterWhy Colombia is a great place to work.What happens when you change the lives of peopleCellular therapy is not just about stem cellsThe menu for an average visitWhat’s the problem with being a CEOGOLDEN NUGGETSEric - Stem cell is a science and medicine altogether“Stem cell is science and medicine, and it's the combination and application of the science of medicine. That is the real difference. Eric - There are other Cellular Therapies“Cellular therapy is not just stem cells. There are other cellular therapies that are incredibly advanced, including CAR-T therapy, which is a specific treatment for some types of cancers.” Don’t miss out and tune in to Part 1 of this interview with Eric!CELLULAR LEVEL: The Wonders Of Stem Cell Treatments With Eric Stoffers (Part 1)Connect with Eric and learn more about his work:About EricAbout BioXcelleratorBioXcellerator.comMust Watch & Must ReadsCheck out BioXcellerator on YouTube!BioXcellerator CEO Eric Stoffers on How Stem Cell Therapy Can Make Age 100 the 'New 60' - MaximTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcast, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

It’s Part 2 with Severance Security Leader, Timothy Harry!Join Tim with Mark as they talk about the different aspects of business that he learned the hard way. Tune in today and learn more about this fearless ride that Tim took in engaging in business, only here in the latest episode of The Fearless Mindset.HIGHLIGHTSHandling expenses and keeping the lights onKnowing and understanding the numbersWhat makes Severance Security uniqueThe most important thing to train in EP businessBranding is powerfulGOLDEN NUGGETSTim - How he learned everything about business:“Everything I've figured out as business has pretty much been the hard way. But what I haven't forgotten the hard way is that chose the right. This is what I was supposed to do. This is what it was meant to do for you.”Tim - Why customer service is important:“Customer service is always going to be tough service this customer is always right, and the customer, if the bigger you are, the more the more they pay for you.”Don’t miss out and tune in to Part 1 of this interview with Tim!Connect with Timothy and learn more about his work:About TimothyTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

REVOLUTIONARYThis is how we would describe the kind of treatments that the team at BioXcellerator provides to its patients, given that it is indeed in such high-level science but unfortunately not allowed in the US. Join Mark and BioXcellerator CEO and Founder, Eric Stoffers, as they discuss the benefits and wonders of stem cell treatments in this latest episode of The Fearless Mindset podcast.HIGHLIGHTSIntroducing Eric StoffersWhy stem cell treatments are not allowed in the USThe demand for stem cell treatmentsThe fantastic results of stem cell treatmentsTreating the military veteransMisconceptions of stem cell treatmentsGOLDEN NUGGETSEric - What BioXcellerator does“What we do is not selling drugs, we get to the systemic root of a problem. We heal people, and it might not be forever, but it certainly your body is the miracle, and we're helping accelerate the healing.”Eric - Serving the military veterans“We're very fortunate to be in a place where we can help give back to veterans and their families have given so much to the United States and countries all around the world. So we are a global company, we treat vets from all around the world, but specifically looking at Veterans in the US.”Connect with Eric and learn more about his work:About EricAbout BioXcelleratorBioXcellerator.comMust Watch & Must ReadsCheck out BioXcellerator on YouTube!BioXcellerator CEO Eric Stoffers on How Stem Cell Therapy Can Make Age 100 the 'New 60' - MaximTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

TO SERVE THOSE WHO ARE IN NEEDThis is the direction of Timothy Harry, the leader of Severance Security Services. Mark welcomes Tim as he will be sharing his life story of finding a greater calling in the form of service to the vets.Tune in and be inspired by Tim’s story and learn more about the hardships of running a business and how to survive it, only here in the Fearless Mindset podcast.HIGHLIGHTSThe life journey of Timothy HarryThe greater calling of serving the vetsIt's not about you, it's about serving your teamExperiencing what trust isThe wisdom of wolvesTim's advice to new guys in the businessGOLDEN NUGGETSTim - Learning and growing is the best part of life:“I learn every day, you know, the first day you stopped learning the first day you're ignorant, and so, growing is the best part of life, you know, being able to start over and do it differently or just changed.”Tim - always look at the business side of things:“If you're not looking at the business side of it, if you don't know what it costs to cut your lights every day, you will fail. I don't care if you're selling ice cream, or you're running a security company, so you have to be gotta be committed to propping operations and we pay the best last year. That's the whole purpose.”Mark - Respect and trust are with millions:“Respect and trust are worth millions to Tim and I. And I trust him, he didn't take care of it. He says you got it, you got it. I don't think twice because I know Tim's character. And that's earned over time with him and I vote and that's how this business works and operates this slot based on trust.”Connect with Timothy and learn more about his work:About TimothyTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

POSITIVITY IS KEY.Samantha Kelly is back in The Fearless Mindset to drop more heavenly insights and social platform advice of godly proportions. Tune in as Sam shares with Mark’s valuable advice on social platforms for veterans who are trying to get into business and a little sneak peek at her vision for the future of the internet.HIGHLIGHTSBest social tool for veteransHow an influencer gets paidThe value of hopeful, happy, and good newsSocial platform tips from the goddess herselfLife is too short, go and be freeCommunity is the future of the internetGOLDEN NUGGETSSam - Be hopeful and happy:“The main reason is happy news, hope. I'm telling you if you give hope, inspire, add value educate, you will do so well, on Twitter and LinkedIn, any social media platform really.”Sam - It’s about giving value, not the algorithm:“I know the value that I give will always get picked up because I get so many retweets and stuff. I'm not too worried about the algorithm. I'm more about giving value to the audience that wants to see me, and most people that want to see me will see my stuff anyway because they've already engaged with me.”Sam - Life is short, make it worth it:“Life's too short, just go and be free, and if that means starting your business, and following your passion, what you always wanted to do, and just do it.”Connect with Samantha and learn more about her work:About SamanthaSamantha on TwitterSamantha on FacebookSamantha on InstagramTweeting Goddess on YouTubeTweeting Goddess WebsiteSamantha’s feature on ForbesTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

A GODDESS HAS COME DOWN TO THE POD.Samantha Kelly, known as the Tweeting Goddess, hails from Ireland to join Mark in the pod. Sam will be sharing her story on how she started her own business out of learning from experience and how she was able to blow it up with the use of tweets.Tune in now and learn more about Sam in this latest episode of The Fearless Mindset.HIGHLIGHTSIntroducing Samantha KellyStarting her own businessWhat holds people back from starting somethingHow Twitter helped her businessFrom Funky Goddess to Tweeting GoddessYou can do things differentlyQUOTESSam - It’s always possible to add value to society:“I just want to show people that it's possible. Even in a recession, even when you feel you've no value to add to society you actually can add value to society.”Sam - What holds people back from starting something new:“I think one of the things that hold people back from starting a business or chasing their dream or following their passion is fear and lack of finance.”Sam - Create a profile that fits a niche:“You need to create a profile so that people will actually commit to you and create a niche that what are the topics you can speak about.”Mark - You need to be flexible:“You just can't be stuck in a square, you got to turn yourself into a circle, you got to be flexible.”Connect with Samantha and learn more about her work:About SamanthaSamantha on TwitterSamantha on FacebookSamantha on InstagramTweeting Goddes on YouTubeTweeting Goddess WebsiteSamantha’s feature on ForbesTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

In this episode of the Fearless Mindset podcast, Mark Ledlow welcomes back Carlo Pacileo, a security consultant who lives in Japan, and they will be discussing the current life in Japan, such as what is the true focus of people there, their current living situations, and the irony of advancement being shown around the globe against what really occurs locally.HIGHLIGHTSThe change of spiritMinimal media exposure to the assassinationLacking concern about possible threatsThe irony of advancement in JapanThe quiet life in the countrysideQUOTESCarlo - How China can take advantage of current events:“I know that this and you know how we pulled out of Afghanistan? This just gives China more muscle and more motivation to flex, I guess because they see the weaknesses.”Carlo - People focus on their gadgets instead of other matters:“You can just look around if you're on the train, or you're just walking around, people are more just so buried in their phones. They just have zero concern about stuff like that.”Carlo - Describing his peaceful life in the countryside:“Better to be a warrior in the garden than you gardener in a war, but that's where I am now.”Connect with Carlo and learn more about his work with the link below:About CarloTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

You can still get into executive protection even without service or even training.This is what Mike and Mark are going to unpack today in this latest episode of the Fearless Mindset podcast, where they talk about the changing times in EP and how creating your own niche and help you get into the industry. Tune in and get more golden nuggets from Mike, here in the Fearless Mindset podcast!HIGHLIGHTSHow to get into the EP IndustryAlways think of what is unique about yourselfCreate a niche for yourselfThe changes throughout the generationsThe advanced type of warsSecurity doesn’t go away, it only changesQUOTESMike - How to get in the EP business:“I don't think you have to be former military, to break into the security industry, I think that's the one thing I've noticed in the last couple of decades, too.Mike - Advice to the younger generations:“If a guy or a gal has served 10-15 years or four years in military, they do bring a little bit of uniqueness to them and a skill set that you can begin, to leverage into other positions.”Mike - Create a niche to find employment:“If I'm not from the military, and I'm just trying to break into the industry, how do I get in, you better create a niche, and you better work your network and look for an opportunity.”Mike - The changing times:“Without a doubt, every generation we get a little bit lighter, a little bit easier. We want things faster, and I can't say that's the wrong thing. I mean, you don't want to you want to take shortcuts sometimes. But you still want to do it the right way.”Connect with Mike and learn more about his work with the link below:About MikeAbout Discovery Land CompanyDiscovery Land Company WebsiteVisit: www.TheProtected.usTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

On July 8th, 2022, the world was shocked when Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving Prime Minister was shot dead while delivering a public speech. Many people are wondering how this happened in such a peaceful country.In this episode, Mark Ledlow welcomes Carlo Pacileo, a security consultant who lives in Japan, and they will be discussing what were the possible reasons why the assailant, Tetsuya Yamagami was able to come near Abe and shot him.HIGHLIGHTSIntroducing Carlo PacileoThe Prime Minister's security details and routineA culture of obedienceThe complacent nature of securityQUOTESCarlo on heavy reliance on local police instead of personal agents:“In my opinion, they've relied too much on pulling local police from instead of using their own agents, I don't know what their policy is compared to ours, where you get protection for life as a former head of state.”Carlo discusses the culture of obedience in Japan:“Here it's a culture where everyone does what they're told, for the most part. There aren't any rebels. There aren't any there. No one smashing in the windows and flipping over cars and burning all that stuff when they're upset compared to the States at times.”Carlo talks about the complacency of security:“It's not just the no-crime thing. They're so used to everyone falling in line, everyone. You put out a government announcement, like with the mass thing, or stay indoors, everyone, everyone follows orders.”Connect with Carlo and learn more about his work with the link below:About CarloTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to  https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/  or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

As The Fearless Mindset Podcast hits over 100 episodes, things go full circle as Mark Ledlow welcomes his first-ever guest in the pod, Michael Trott. Mike, as Mark calls him, is the Head of Security in the Discovery Land Company, and the author of “The Protected”. Mike shares his journey from going through transitions to his biggest takeaways in his career in executive protection, and his fair share of advice to the next generation.A special Agent and Assistant Team Leader - serving on the Directors' Protective Service (DPS) for the CIA Director and several deputy directors for more than six years. Played a key role in assessing changing threats, development, and implementation of new security procedures, and was assigned lead advance agent on most foreign travel.HIGHLIGHTSMichael Trott is back!Mike's new exciting projectBiggest takeaways around the 40-year beltAdvice to the younger generationMike's take on the COVID situation nowAdvice on security coursesQUOTESMike wants to try something different:“For somebody who's been doing the same thing for 40 years in the security industry and military agency, it's nice to do something different for a while.” Mike’s biggest takeaway:“I shouldn't have tried so hard to take certain things with me and leave that and try to adapt to a new way, and I think that is something I've learned through all these different transitions.”Mike’s advice to the next generation:“I think to be an open mind and not afraid to try new things. You know, our industry has grown so fast over the last 30-40 years. Our skill sets have changed.”Mike’s advice to the instructors:“Try not to make it too high speed. I think when you break down an elementary course, it's important to focus on the fundamentals and not forget those.”Connect with Mike and learn more about his work with the link below:About MikeAbout Discovery Land CompanyDiscovery Land Company WebsiteTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

Simply powerful. This is how we would sum up the conversation between Mark Ledlow and Brandon Adams. Brandon is a co-founder of Rise and Record and a producer of more content, but most of all, a very powerful storyteller. Join Mark and Brandon as they talk about his journey from not getting a spot in Shark Tank to working side by side with the original shark, to being a teller of stories that move people.HIGHLIGHTSIntroducing Brandon T. AdamsGearing up for the next levelNot in Shark Tank? No problem!The power of consistencyBrandon's shows for us to enjoyThe power of storytellingWords of encouragementQUOTESBrandon on making an impact:“I can help make the biggest impact by being able to help those people and they can help other people through their talents.”Brandon on helping others unconditionally:“Help them, introduce them to people, don't expect anything, but in return, eventually, something will come from it, and it's a long term play for anything.”How powerful stories are for Brandon:“Stories are what people remember, stories are what move people. And so I realized that if I can use storytelling in my sales if I can use storytelling in my communication, my talks, my films, I can really create movement, I can get people to understand.”Brandon’s piece of encouragement:“As we grow as humans, we want to grow, we want to feel a part of something, we're gonna become happier. And also, we have something we're working towards, versus just sitting there and wondering, what do I do?”Connect with Brandon Adams and Kevin Harrington and learn more about his work with the link below:About BrandonAbout KevinAbout Rise and RecordRise and Record WebsiteTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to  https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

ARE YOU READY FOR ROUND 2?It’s the second half of this 2-part series from the Fearless Mindset podcast, and today, Mark Ledlow is back with the fearless Eduardo Jany. Join Ed as he talks about connecting with your spiritual side, applying leadership in the corporate world, and the need for articulation skills. HIGHLIGHTSConnect to your spiritual sideAlways have a dose of fitnessMilitary leadership in the corporate setupDeal with it right awayThe biggest risk to faceThe need for skillful articulationQUOTESEduardo: “you got to reach out to somebody don't feel like you have to go it alone, you have to connect with that spiritual side. Eduardo: “Your leadership style has to be very malleable because each organization is a little bit different.”Eduardo: “Military leadership skills definitely translate very well into the corporate world. I think the corporate world actually values it very much.”Eduardo: “I saw it come up, and I answer it right away, don't sit on stuff, and that's something we learned in the military to when you get something fraction, you go and deal with it right away.”Eduardo: “Being able to articulate why you did something and how you're doing something, or how to plan something is a huge skill.”Connect with Ed and learn more about his work with the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardojany/News Corp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newscorp/News Corp Website: https://newscorp.com/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

ARE YOU READY FOR ROUND 1?It’s another 2-part series from the Fearless Mindset podcast, and today, Mark Ledlow will be joined by the fearless Eduardo Jany. Ed is currently the SVP for Global Security and Chief Security Officer at News Corp. Join Ed as he talks about being available 24/7, why you have to hone your soft skills when venturing into EP, and his epic journey to where he is today.HIGHLIGHTSIntroducing Eduardo JanySecurity is a 24/7 practiceThe struggle of transitioningYou need to hone your soft skillsThe lifetime marine dreamQUOTESEduardo: “If you want to be a good security practitioner or a good provider for your organization, you have to be available 24/7.”Eduardo: “The human factor and the flexibility and being able to say yes, when you really mean no, it's really tough. That's what really separates somebody from being a good warrior to being a good security practitioner.”Eduardo: “You don't have that backbone to follow you that you did in the military or in law enforcement, you really have to be able to be autonomous and do it with a smile.”Eduardo: “You really need to develop the other skills that the military didn't do for you.”Connect with Ed and learn more about his work with the links below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardojany/News Corp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newscorp/News Corp Website: https://newscorp.com/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. 

It’s Round 2 of this two-part series from the Fearless Mindset podcast. ZACK IS BACK, and he’s about to drop more wisdom bombs in this Fearless Mindset episode as he shares the importance of learning every day from others, losing your ego and always being humble, and doing what it takes to work your way up.HIGHLIGHTSBeing a holistic security practitionerWatch others, learn from themLose your ego, walk with humilityLearning every day is the recipe for successZack's advice to the younger generationHumility is #1Put in the work, work your way upQUOTESZack: “You have to be cross-trained and everything. It's true and it doesn't okay, you can go in as executive protection as you can go in as security personnel at an organization. But learn the business mission.”Zack: “When I go to work every day, I check my ego at the door, I have no ego, okay, and that's another part of this. Right there. That's really important. I have no ego, like, I'm going to come in, I'm here to serve others. I'm here to help.”Zack: “That's the recipe for success you just have to continue to learn every day, continue to develop yourself, and cultivate yourself.”Zack: “Yes, hard skills are important when needed. But generally speaking, we need to be good at those intangibles like we talked about.”Zack: “I would say set a goal for yourself, do a little bit of scoring, get into the field that you want to get into that you find interesting, start from the bottom, and be humble. That's the first thing you have to be humble.”Connect with Zack and learn more about his work with the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zack-moghaddam/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

No law enforcement or military background, now a Director of Safety and Security for luxury properties. Join Mark Ledlow as he welcomes Zack Moghaddam in another two-part series from the Fearless Mindset podcast. Zack is about to drop some wisdom bombs in this Fearless Mindset episode as he shares his story of becoming a Safety and Security leader who serves, and how he applied a holistic approach to providing safety and security for both clients and workers.HIGHLIGHTSZack's humble beginningsFrom no background to Director of safetyIt's all about the mindsetWhat sets Zack apartA holistic approach to Safety and SecuritySecurity Is Recession-ResistantQUOTESZack: “You need to be the best at what you do every single day.”Zack: “I just remember thinking, hey, getting in that mindset and say, ‘ ‘Hey, I can do this. Okay, I, you know, God is taking me here for a reason. I'm here, I'm going to do it.”Zack: “First and foremost, the foundation of what we do is physical security, and it's very important. We all know that it's the most important thing.”Zack: “My title is Director of Safety and Security. So not only am I in charge of the physical security of the organization, but also the Occupational Safety.”Zack: “The idea is my job is to promote business harmony, and business continuity, to ensure that the business continues to run and that our guests or clients or residents are not disturbed.”Zack: “It's exactly what you said it's being single-track-minded.”Connect with Zack and learn more about his work with the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zack-moghaddam/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

It’s Round 2 with Steven Antoine in today’s episode of the Fearless Mindset podcast. Mark Ledlow and Steven are back to talk more about the difference between working in protection in public service and in the private sector. Steve will also be tackling topics such as the struggles in the private sector, who are the people to watch out and learn from, practicality in mitigating risks, and many more!HIGHLIGHTSChallenges of transitioningThe biggest struggle in the private sectorPushing through fearWatch who people followPossible vs. Probable vs. PracticalQUOTESSteven: “When I'm limited to my information, I'll be limited in my creativity.”Steven: “Fear of not leading people correctly. Fear of not listening, completely. Fear of not changing fast enough. Fear of not being able to partner because I can't hear what my partners are actually asking. So fear was the biggest challenge for sure.Steven: “Greater rank is a title, you watch who people follow, why two people lean into when they talk, and whose words they hang on. And you engage with those people, and you learn what makes them tick.”Steven: “I tend to lean into people, that other people question because the reality of the Earth is everything that you're experiencing was created by another man or woman that probably was no smarter than you in the first place.”Steven: “I feel like there's a duty and understanding. And I can do a better job if I actually understand what you're saying. And that requires some work on my part.”Connect with Steven and learn more about his work with the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-antoine-27a1b940/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

With over 20 years in law enforcement, Steven Antoine definitely has what it takes to run global security operations. In today’s episode of the Fearless Mindset podcast, Mark Ledlow welcomes Steven to talk about the difference between working in protection in public service and in the private sector. Steve will also be tackling topics such as how to break into the industry, the use of data analytics in determining threats, and many more!HIGHLIGHTSThe challenges in our current timesThe difference between public and private serviceBreaking into the industryWhere you should pay attention toThe power of data analyticsSteven's foundationQUOTESSteven: “The challenge that you have is timing, because there's so many people making that leap. And we all believe that we are the unicorn, in that we all offer something unique and different.”Steven: “You can't just wait. And you can't just apply via LinkedIn and send out applications. So you have to be proactive, and aggressive in saying you're interested in researching places that you want to be and spend time.”Steven: “Our job is to make people be safe and feel safe, which are mutually exclusive, but Our job is to teach them how to think. Because if I change how you think it will affect how you behave.”Steven: “If you think about police or military, you go where duty requires, when they call you, you are perfectly equipped to respond. We do that exceptionally well every time. But how you make companies bigger, faster and stronger is when you can tell them what's coming.”Steven: “When you can make people comfortable and feel safe, operating in places that are challenging, it is uncontested market share.”Connect with Steven and learn more about his work with the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-antoine-27a1b940/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

Mark Ledlow welcomes Mónica Duperon Rodríguez, Sr. Manager for Global Corporate Security and Risk Management (Executive Protection and Solutions) at LinkedIn, for Round 2 in this latest episode of the Fearless Mindset podcast. In this episode, Mónica talks more about Executive Protection and the role of women, how they should be properly treated, and what it means to truly understand what EP really means.HIGHLIGHTSThe power of the word to de-escalateThe need for women in EP and corporate securityProperly treating women who are in EPThe true understanding of Executive ProtectionQUOTESMonica: “There's a lot of power in the words that you say, and again, if there has to be, there has to be a little bit of compassion that comes with them. And you have to really mean what you're saying.”Monica: “I wanted to make sure to mention that. There's a huge need for women and executive protection and in Corporate Security period.”Monica: “Men, if you have a female on your team, and you see that somebody is not treating the female counterpart in a positive or supportive way, be an ally.Monica: “I think the biggest thing that is still missing is the real understanding of what executive protection really is.”Connect with Monica and learn more about his work with the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicaduperon/Twitter: MonicaDupRodTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

Mark Ledlow welcomes Mónica Duperon Rodríguez, Sr. Manager for Global Corporate Security and Risk Management (Executive Protection and Solutions) at LinkedIn, in another episode of the Fearless Mindset podcast. This is going to be a unique episode as Mónica shares about the involvement of women in EP and what it takes to be in a corporate EP detail.HIGHLIGHTSWomen in executive protectionDifferent approaches for different clientsExecutive protection differences by locationExecutive protection after the pandemicWhat it takes to be into corporate executive protectionQUOTESMonica: “I did want to make sure to point that out. Because although it's women and protection, and it really does, we do talk a lot about things in general that affect everybody. It's just women have a different approach?”Monica: “What I want to do with women and protection is to help others kind of get to that point where they identify where they want to go, how they want to do it, and then they just go get it.”Monica: “Where I am, things are picking up. My counterparts at other companies are doing the same thing. They're traveling more, there are more in-person events, and there's more need for executive protection.”Monica: “In corporate, we're looking more at cybersecurity issues. We're looking at stalkers, harassment, we're looking at an entirely different type of threat. So and it doesn't require a gun.”Connect with Monica and learn more about his work with the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicaduperon/Twitter: MonicaDupRodTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

It’s a whole other level of “serve and protect” with Special Agent John Fisher as he is welcomed by Mark Ledlow in Round 2 of this 2-part series of the Fearless Mindset podcast. John will be sharing the ins and outs of his protection detail and how he enjoys it and is passionate about it despite the challenges he faces day by day. Tune in today and learn more about John Fisher, only here, in the Fearless Mindset podcast.HIGHLIGHTSAdvice to younger generationsChallenges of the jobAdvance is keyQUOTESJohn: “I can say those that are single, have it better. Because they're at liberty to do a little bit more.”John: “If you are in a relationship or you are married, it has to be an agreement with you and your wife about what it takes to do this particular position.”John: “Advance is paramount is the Bible. And the reason why Grail. And the reason why is because you're not only representing your entity, you're representing that principle.”John: “I sit back at night and I do my own after-action after every night and I try to apply that situation in the private sector and what I could or could not have done, and what I would have would not have available.”John: “It's getting that exposure and really it's being humble enough to sit back and learn and you know, I love and it was a fault of mine, but I tried to help people, but I would help it unsolicited.”John: “Social media is a necessary evil? Unfortunately, in this day and age, I absolutely hate social media. Yeah, I mean, you, you hate it, but you need it. And you kind of has to utilize it. But not too, unfortunately. Yeah, there are good information marks bringing great information out there.”Connect with John and learn more about his work with the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-fisher-14a26124/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/  or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

It’s a whole other level of “serve and protect” with Special Agent John Fisher as he is welcomed by Mark Ledlow in this latest episode of the Fearless Mindset podcast. John will be sharing the ins and outs of his protection detail and how he enjoys it and is passionate about it despite the challenges he faces day by day. Tune in today and learn more about John Fisher, only here, in the Fearless Mindset podcast. HIGHLIGHTSTalking about advancesJohn's backgroundJohn and his passion for executive protectionGiving value to continuous learningQUOTESJohn: “As other guests have said on the show, it's a continuing gaining of knowledge. I mean, the moment you think that you know it all, you're already behind the power curve.”John: “I reached out to you so that way I can expand my base of knowledge and be able to apply things as some of your other guests in networking.”John: “You have to carry yourself in a professional manner, right. But you can also enjoy it too. You don't have to be so stone-cold and your personality.”John: “I'm still reading books that I'm learning from others that you've had on this show, to help expand that knowledge and take that little as you coin golden nugget, and see how I can apply it to make my product that much better.”Connect with John and learn more about his work with the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-fisher-14a26124/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

It’s round 2 for Mark Ledlow and Peter Morton, Principal Security Consultant of Morton Executive Decisions, here in The Fearless Mindset Podcast. In this second part of Peter’s conversation with Mark, he discusses some problems with people who are trying to get involved in the support effort in Ukraine such as romanticizing warfare, conflict of interest, and politics involved.  HIGHLIGHTSThe problem with romanticized warfareWhere you should spend your money to supportResponding to the situation at hand, not with what you wantHow America’s technology can come into playThe problem with conspiracy theoriesQUOTESPeter: “there's a lot of people go in with the, you know, the ideology of, you know, the romanticized vision of Call of Duty warfare. And then they find out what it's really like me personally, I've been through a couple and I'm good. If I never have to go back to another one.”Peter: “Yeah, so right now the most effective thing for us to do is give these guys equipment, find the people that can train them, and give them some training, some baseline training, not going into the war zones or anything like that, not going in saying, Hey, I'm a hero, and I can fix all this.”Peter: “Instead of spending on a plane ticket and sitting around at the bar waiting for somebody to do put that put that money toward a group that's actually being effective.”Peter: “there's a lot of smaller groups, I say the most effective ones are the ones you don't hear about. They also have the hardest time raising money, because everybody wants to see the stuff on the media.”Peter: “Everything that we do is so humanitarian-based, like even the guys on the ground, no weapons, no kit, you're just there to facilitate. You're there to meet with people to encourage them.”Peter: “I really am focused on trying to get these guys the equipment that they need, so that they can be effective for a long period of time and save as many lives as they possibly can.”Learn how to help Peter and his team in providing help for Ukraine with the links below:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-l-morton-cpp-08239614/Website: https://www.ironedgesharp.com/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

Mark Ledlow deep dives further into the Ukraine situation as he welcomes Peter Morton, Principal Security Consultant of Morton Executive Decisions, here in The Fearless Mindset Podcast. Pete will be giving us another perspective on the situation in Ukraine based on the intel he has and how he and his team provides support by training and equipping the locals to be more effective in the long run.HIGHLIGHTSCurrent reports on UkraineAtrocities in the fieldSupport from Iron EdgeSupporting for the long run via training and equippingQUOTESPeter: “There's definitely an ongoing conflict that is definitely not going to slow down anytime soon. And there's definitely a need for support of all different kinds for the people of Ukraine.”Peter: “So when I did that assessment I was looking at, you have a ton of support for refugees, that's too much support, in my opinion, and then not a lot of support for the people who are really stuck.”Peter: “They're so receptive man, it's amazing what necessity does to people, you know, to get them to that point.”Peter: “Giving them that knowledge, and then the ability to pass it on to other people, I think is really what's gonna have a good effect in the long run.”Peter: “I really am focused on trying to get these guys the equipment that they need, so that they can be effective for a long period of time and save as many lives as they possibly can.”Learn how to help Peter and his team in providing help for Ukraine with the links below:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-l-morton-cpp-08239614/Website: https://www.ironedgesharp.com/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

Mark Ledlow and Mike H. return in this week’s episode of The Fearless Mindset podcast, to further discuss the untold truth about the situation in Ukraine. Mike is a U.S. military veteran who is currently doing voluntary work in Ukraine doing rescue missions for Ukrainian locals who need help amidst the ongoing Russian attacks. HIGHLIGHTSMike’s living situationMike finding new purpose in volunteeringMike on continuing his voluntary workWhat keeps Mike fearlessFaith taking Mike to the right directionQUOTESMike: "The biggest concerns is human trafficking. You got all these refugees that are coming across the border, and there are people out there that will take advantage of this stuff.”Mike: "There's a lot of stuff that's being pushed out in the media that I haven't really heard. There's no telling what the Russians have been doing.”Mike: "To see people that are willing to die, I mean literally know they're gonna die but are willing to fight and defend their country until their death is just an experience.”Mike: "I left the military in 2012, and for a long time, I was really lost and didn't really know what my next step in life was and just kind of felt like I was spinning my wheels and ended up joining an organization, and just volunteering and once again found a sense of purpose.”Mike: "I've been through a lot in my life and been through war and been through cancer, and I'm here. And I definitely serve a much larger purpose.”To help Michael H. in his mission to save lives in Ukraine check out the link below:GoFundMe - https://gofund.me/aa73eae6To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

This week in The Fearless Mindset podcast, Mark Ledlow and Mike H. return to further discuss the untold truth about the situation in Ukraine. Mike is a U.S. military veteran who is currently doing voluntary work in Ukraine doing rescue missions for Ukrainian locals who need help amidst the ongoing Russian attacks. HIGHLIGHTSMark and Mike’s friendshipMike’s Passion to HelpMike’s First Hand Experience in UkraineThe Mission is Far From OverQUOTESMike: "Whatever it takes to help others, I'm not looking for handouts. I'm not looking for any glory, I'm doing this because I care.”Mike: "They have no idea that everything they knew before is gone, and that's  probably the thing that's bothered me the most, since I've been here is the innocent people and the children. And just being able to be here and help them means the world. It's very humbling.”Mike: "I guess what people need to understand is that, you know, with everything going on, you still have hospitals, you have elderly, you have orphanages, you have everything that's in a functioning society is being affected by the war that's going on. And that's displacing all these different functions. And these people need help.”To help Michael H. in his mission to save lives in Ukraine check out the link below:GoFundMe - https://gofund.me/aa73eae6To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

HIGHLIGHTSThe Kiev SituationThe arrival of foreign aidsUkraine being able to fight backMike’s current conditionsAccuracy of mainstream mediaQUOTESMike: "There's multiple scenarios that could play out. But right now, you know, it's just a waiting game. Everybody's kind of nervous and just waiting to see what they're gonna do. But this operation is far from over.”Mike: "It's been a long, long month and a half for these people, and you know, I don't see any slack in morale. If anything, they're really motivated, especially with the Russians pulling back from Kiev. You know, they're in it to win it. I mean, until this is all done, they want their country back.”Mike: "The thing about the media is, you know, they latch on to whatever they think they can to build a story, and a lot of times they get snippets of stuff that they think they understand, but they don't.”Mike: "I'm just one of many. There's a lot of people out here doing a lot of great things, and there's some major organizations.”To help Michael H. in his mission to save lives in Ukraine check out the link below:GoFundMe - https://gofund.me/aa73eae6To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to  https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

HIGHLIGHTSOperation Hold FastGrowth of Mike’s operationActivities in the operationQUOTESMike: "We decided to come together and put our own funds together to kind of help support her family. And that kind of turned into a little bit of a larger operation with helping out with their community.”Mike: "There's a lot of big organizations that are doing stuff right now. Area recovery groups, save our allies, a lot of them, you know, they got some really good stuff going on.”To help Michael in his mission to save lives in Ukraine check out the link below:GoFundMe - https://gofund.me/aa73eae6To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

HIGHLIGHTSRead for self-development and educationPreserving lives always comes first in this industryGo home to your family: There is nothing more importantQUOTESGlenn: "Life is very precious. I'm not throwing away anybody's life for any build or anything else. It's not worth it. I don't want to be the one responsible to have to say to a loved one your father or mother or whomever isn't coming home anymore."Glenn: "My greatest accomplishment has nothing to do with the amount of work we did over there. It had to do with saving people's lives and that's what motivates me the most today with Bridgestone."Glenn: "Feed your mind and always be educating yourself in one way or another. You know, reading or taking courses or going online to ASIS or whatever other organizations that you belong to or to join for very little money. There's tons and tons of podcasts and YouTube things out there."Find more about Glenn by checking out the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-w-mclea-cpp-msbc-5067513/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast a conversation with Glenn W. McLea, Director of Corporate Security Operations at Bridgestone Americas. Working in security has a different focus compared to military service.Glenn shares how customer service has equal priority in protection, especially during peacetime, and it cannot be all about security all the time. He shares how he was during 9/11 and the amazing initiatives they have with BRAVO to help veterans and foster community relations.HIGHLIGHTSCustomer service is the difference between military service and securityKeep learning and invest in relationships to get to the next level Community-building and helping veterans with BRAVOQUOTESGlenn: "I think that that's just so important that we listen to what the client needs and provide all the security expertise that's needed, but at the same time, you need to also show some customer service."Glenn: "Create authentic relationships is so important. And you know what, ask for help. Just ask for help. I can tell, anybody who comes to me, if I see something, come over, somebody wants to connect with me on LinkedIn... but if the person reaches out to me and says hey, here's my predicament, I need help, absolutely. I can't say no."Find more about Glenn by checking out the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-w-mclea-cpp-msbc-5067513/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the last part of the conversation with Elijah Shaw, thought leader on executive protection and published co-author of 2 books including Introduction to Executive Protection and An Introduction to Celebrity Protection and Touring.Elijah shares the amazing reach that his book has in educating bodyguards from all over the world on how to protect better and more effectively. He also talks about the actual skills you need to perform close in security, and it's not all about shooting guns and martial arts black belts.Also, with the developments in technology, Elijah comments on what the future of EP looks like, as well as how his model uses the Secret Service's way of protecting but adapted to civilian clients and their particular budgets and needs.HIGHLIGHTSHaving a published book provides continuous valueReal world vs textbook: Balance the skills needs for EPWorking for and securing high profile clientsHow technology will change how EP is performedQUOTESElijah: "The reality of is in what we do, it's a lot of pre-planning, it's a lot of what we call advance work. It's a lot of logistics. There's a lot of sitting around and waiting. And if you can master those things, which it sounds strange when I say master sitting around and waiting, because there is a technique to do that."Elijah: "I think it's going to be a hybrid of both. Technology is going to help us, but we're also going to have issues with it because it's going to take away some jobs. And so, I think your approach is the one that I would favor, which is get ahead of the curve."Elijah: "So our model's a Secret Service model adapted to the private sector, adapted to smaller budgets, adapted to the particular type of client."Find more about Elijah by checking out the links below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahshaw/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElijahShawInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunsear/Website: https://industry-icon.com/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast features Elijah Shaw, thought leader on executive protection and published co-author of 2 books including Introduction to Executive Protection and An Introduction to Celebrity Protection and Touring.Elijah shares the most important lessons he learned in the 30+ years he has been in executive protection, including the importance of developing trust and surrounding yourself with capable people whose strengths prop up your weaknesses.HIGHLIGHTSThe culture of executive protection vs police workWarming up to clients and gaining trustEntrepreneurial journey: Take every opportunity to learn and get betterTeam strengths and weaknesses and learning to delegate QUOTESElijah: "If you go in there and you approach it with, again, the right mindset, if you go in there treating it like I'm going to do this job to the best of my ability and leave an impression, it will create longevity in that field."Elijah: "As protectors, we've got this kind of an innate quality where we want to have our hands on things. We think we know the solution to a problem, but sometimes the solution to a problem is letting someone else solve it."Find more about Elijah by checking out the links below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahshaw/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElijahShawTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast features John Shuman, Founder of Shuman Security Consulting. John draws from his wealth of experience in the Secret Service and as a chief of security at some of the biggest organizations including Target and U.S. Bank.He shares his success tips on how individuals moving from public service to private sector can make it big, including bringing the appropriate mindset and relevant skills to the table. Once in the industry, John stresses that work ethic and principles are top of mind to build credibility since executive protection relies heavily on the agency's reputation.Today, John observes a growing need for executive protection. It is essential for security agencies and security directors to recognize the gaps in their security programs and address them sooner rather than later. HIGHLIGHTSTips to assimilate when moving from public to private sectorStrategies for entrepreneurship success and credibilityGrowing opportunities today in executive protectionCurrent threats include active shooter workplace incidents QUOTESJohn: "Leave the secret service attitude at the door. Leave the cold 'I am a Fed, do as I say,' please leave all that outside. Walk in with a renewed sort of invigorated attitude about okay, I'm new here, I want and I have to fit in to this corporate culture to be successful." John: "It starts with win number 1. And you need to go in there, no matter how big or small the project is, with the same attitude. The same mindset. And that is we are going to deliver exactly what we said we would deliver. We will deliver it on time and on budget, and you're going to be thrilled with the outcome."John: "One thing I love, generally, the security industry, even in the corporate security industry, is that really it's one of the few areas of the corporation that isn't incentivized to compete."Find more about John by checking out the links below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-shuman-30688468/Website: https://shumansecurityconsulting.com/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the last part of our feature with Tom LeBrun, Owner of Nighthawk Security and author of Hiding in Plain Sight: My Life and Adventures Protecting Celebrities.Tom sheds light on some less talked about aspects of the job, including the fact that your loved ones must be okay with you taking on jobs which could see you out of town for weeks or months at a time. He also provides some insider tips to ace the job, including mastery of airports and maintaining healthy boundaries with clients.HIGHLIGHTSTom's experience on rookie mistakes to avoidBalancing personal life with the demands of the job Respect your clients' privacy and legacyBecome very familiar with airportsSet boundaries on conversation topicsQUOTESTom: "Your academics is going to play a bigger part in your job on the street than any weapon or martial arts or anything else that you have. Just because I'm a senior black belt, that doesn't mean I get the job because I'm a black belt. I get the job because of my intelligence and my experience in the field."Tom: "I don't talk about religion, I don't talk about politics, money, or anything like that. We just have general conversations. People try to draw me into that, and I say I'm sorry, I just don't talk about that stuff. I'm here to protect you and your religious or political beliefs are yours. It's okay. It's alright with me."Find more about Tom by checking out the links below:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-lebrun-4b91253/Amazon book link - https://www.amazon.com/Hiding-Plain-Sight-Adventures-Celebrities/dp/109835835XBookBaby book link - https://store.bookbaby.com/book/hiding-in-plain-sightTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.