EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLE

⚜️ 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 to be good at being a protector you must realize that it is more than just a job it really is a lifestyle! 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎙️ https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s05-e159 or 👆 Link-in-Bio 🎥 Video editing by @art_production07 ⚜️⚜️⚜️ Protector by nature and by trade @Byron_Rodgers Podcast show notes 00:00 - Introduction 16:20 - To post or not to post with the clients? 16:20 - The moment which "shook" Jake Owens up 31:26 - What is EP all about? 36:49 - Jake Owens' recommended reading list 43:51 - The hardest lesson learned in the EP industry 51:22 - Jake Owen’s proudest moment in the game 1:00:02 - Closing questions For more visit http://www.byronrodgersmotivation.com/ https://www.protectornation.com/ https://www.bravoresearchgroup.com . . IG Go follow @executive_protection_lifestyle @bravo_research_group @byron_rodgers . . #ByronRodgers #podcast #bodyguard #executiveprotection #executiveprotectionlifestyle #closeprotection #security #trainingday #bodyguards #vipprotection #vipsecurity #privatesecurity #bodyguard #armedprotection #protection #personalprotection #celebritybodyguards

⚜️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 executive protection career goals within months of training with us. The League has put him in a position to win and we’ve done this for hundreds of agents. We look forward to doing this for any agent that is willing to apply themselves, do the work, and go the distance. Getting good people into our industry has become one of my biggest joys. It's been such an honor… it means a lot to me. Throughout all the businesses and brands I run helping good people make good money in our industry has turned out to be one of the most rewarding things I have done with my life so far. Join and train with us at THE LEAGUE OF EXECUTIVE PROTECTION SPECIALISTS… 👊 http://epspecialist.com BTW… I wanted to mention that while it’s great to hear from the guys at the top of the industry… I would love to also hear from the guys/gals just coming into the game. To hear their stories and better understand the lessons they’ve learned and their experiences as well. ⚜️⚜️⚜️ Protector by nature and by trade @Byron_Rodgers Podcast show notes 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - How did the course change Aaron’s life For more visit http://www.byronrodgersmotivation.com/ https://www.protectornation.com/ https://www.bravoresearchgroup.com . . IG Go follow @executive_protection_lifestyle @bravo_research_group @byron_rodgers . . #ByronRodgers #podcast #bodyguard #executiveprotection #executiveprotectionlifestyle #closeprotection #security #trainingday #bodyguards #vipprotection #vipsecurity #privatesecurity #bodyguard #armedprotection #protection #personalprotection

⚜️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 how Bubba has become a meaningful protector for Khalilah Ali, his lifetime achievement award, how he got into EP, traits Khalilah Ali looks for in a bodyguard and Bubba’s advice for people who want to get into the EP profession. 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 is a lifestyle! There is much everyone can learn from Bubba and this episode about public service and giving back in very real tactical and tangible ways!! Bubba Podcast show notes 00:00 - Introduction 05:03 - How Bubba has become a meaningful protector for Khalilah Ali 12:24 - The lifetime achievement award 24:40 - How Bubba got into Executive Protection 34:05 - Traits Khalilah Ali looks for in a bodyguard 38:29 - Bubba’s advice for people who want to get into Executive Protection 1:16 - Where people can find Bubba 🙏👊🔥 Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers | @byron_rodgers For more visit http://www.byronrodgersmotivation.com/ https://www.protectornation.com/ https://www.bravoresearchgroup.com . . IG Go follow @executive_protection_lifestyle @bravo_research_group @byron_rodgers . . #ByronRodgers #khalilahali #bodyguard #executiveprotection #closeprotection #security #trainingday #bodyguards #vipprotection #vipsecurity #privatesecurity #bodyguard #armedprotection #protection #personalprotection

⚜️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 is a lifestyle!! ⚜️⚜️⚜️ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers | @byron_rodgers For more visit http://www.byronrodgersmotivation.com/ https://www.protectornation.com/ https://www.bravoresearchgroup.com . . IG Go follow @executive_protection_lifestyle @bravo_research_group @byron_rodgers . . #ByronRodgers #ricksweeney #secfor #securitydriving #hardskillsintensive #tacticaldriving #driving #executiveprotectionlifestyle #executiveprotection #executiveprotectiontraining #bodyguard #bodyguards #tacticaltraining #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 isn’t aware of and the tectonic plates of our culture are shaking and shifting right underneath our feet without us knowing it in many cases. In this podcast, we cover the following: ⭕ Matt’s background ⭕ What’s really going on in Pinal County ⭕ Mexican cartel activities ⭕ His book: Interceptors | The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels And finally, we wrap up with some closing questions. Please download your .99 cent copy at 📕 https://mybook.to/interceptors and feel free to leave a review about the book as well after you download. 🎙️ Enjoy the full podcast at https://bit.ly/pn-podcast-e64 or 👆 Link-in-Bio 🎥 Video editing | @art_production07 00:00 - Introduction 06:22 - Background of Matt Thomas 16:54 - What’s really going on in Pinal County 27:25 - Mexican cartel activity 39:10 - "Interceptors" by Matt Thomas 49:36 - Closing questions ⚜️⚜️⚜️ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers | @byron_rodgers #ByronRodgers #PrivateSecurity #BodyGuard #ExecutiveProtection #ProtectorNation #Security #HardSkills #Shooting #MedicalTraining #FirearmsTraining #PrivateProtection #Protector #TacticalReview #TacticalTraining #ProtectiveDriving #SecurityDriving #DefensiveDriving #EPSpecialists #Guns #Weapons

⚜️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. This episode is simply a glimpse of one of our monthly meetings. I hop online with members of the league twice per month to conduct ongoing training, mentorship, and real-time help to agents within our brotherhood for the rest of their careers. This meeting took place right after the EP Forum and Close Protection conference. On the way into the live events, we met up as a class and I gave our tribe the formula I learned to achieve success when networking at these types of live events. At the event, we all linked up, supported each other, and implemented that strategy together. The results are simple… Our agents found many working opportunities and began to procure relationships that will pay back many dividends in terms of career success over the next few years. The strategy for being successful in this industry is not difficult but the advantage that league members have is simply that they don’t have to figure it out on their own or do it alone because they have each other, all of the instructors, and myself working with them to support them on their journey. ⚡Train with us at https://epspecialist.com/ EP Forum Aftermath Podcast Show Notes 00:00 - Introduction 05:25 - Cynthia Dunbar 09:43 - EP work in California for the residents of Arizona 24:47 - Chance Wilson 26:41 - Alex Turner 43:03 - Michael Rowan 54:25 - Henry Murphy 56:23 - Mike Harris 1:02 - Jon Elliott 1:06 - Feedbacks about Byron’s impact on their career path 1:21 - Morgan Harris 1:26 - Chance Wilson 🎥 Video editing | @art_production07 ⚜️⚜️⚜️ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers | @byron_rodgers #ByronRodgers #bodyguard #closeprotection #security #trainingday #bodyguards #vipprotection #vipsecurity #privatesecurity #bodyguard #armedprotection #protection #personalprotection #ExcutiveProtection #executiveprotectionlifestyle #podcast

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, DEAN STOTT. In a gripping retelling of his life story to date, Stott shares insight into his esteemed military career in the British army where he conducted deployments to hostile environments, worked within counterterrorism operations in some of the most dangerous places in the world, and survived a horrific parachute accident. As he leads others into his experiences, Stott discloses how he continued to fuel his journey of excellence five years after leaving the military by becoming the first man to cycle the Pan American Highway in under one hundred days while raising over a million dollars for mental health awareness charities. Throughout his retelling, Stott offers an inspiring reminder that we all have the capability to use our inner voices, drive, and instincts to become relentless in our pursuits in life. There is something everyone can learn from Dean… Enjoy the podcast! Special thx to Dean Stott ⭕ @deanstott ⭕ https://www.deanstott.com ⭕ Get the book! 🎥 Video editing | @art_production07 00:00 - Introduction 11:55 - Dean Stott: The man behind the core 21:33 - Epic life episodes of Dean Stott 36:29 - Dean’s transition 41:59 - The road to recovery 44:43 - Setting 2 Guinness World Records 1:00 - The book Relentless by Dean Stott 1:06 - Closing questions ⚜️⚜️⚜️ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers | @byron_rodgers #ByronRodgers #PrivateSecurity #BodyGuard #ExecutiveProtection #ProtectorNation #Security #HardSkills #Shooting #MedicalTraining #FirearmsTraining #PrivateProtection #Protector #TacticalReview #TacticalTraining #ProtectiveDriving #SecurityDriving #DefensiveDriving #EPSpecialists #Guns #Weapons

⚜️ 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 another human being in a fight not only for your own life but most importantly for the life of that individual who is trusting you to protect them. CQB is an extremely crucial skill set for one of the most dangerous environments you may ever have to navigate with your firearm. I know that many of us neglect this segment of training and that is why I’ve joined forces with Jaeger and Low Signature Resource Center @lsrc_usa to create more training opportunities for private security professionals with regard to the competencies we are responsible for. This is one of the training segments we have implemented with a team at Bravo Research Group, my security company, and have found it to be extremely helpful in making sure we continue to gain an edge on our adversaries during times of peace. Low Signature Resource Center (LSRC) specializes in a multitude of tactical, technical, and personal developmental training for military, law enforcement, and private citizens, who are seeking knowledge to improve upon their current skill set. LSRC’s membership opportunities offer a regimented training program to build confidence in shooters of all levels through a unique training pipeline that includes individuals instruction in our shoothouse and our reality-based simulator, live fire courses hosted at a variety of different ranges in Southern California, and workshops to introduce new and useful skills. There is so much for everyone in the industry in this episode… Enjoy! LSRC Podcast show notes 00:00 - Introduction 07:20 - The man behind the core 08:34 - Tactical background 11:02 - Overview of LSRC 20:49 - Special announcement 26:15 - Closing questions 🎙️ Enjoy the full podcast at https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s04-e153 or 👆 Link-in-Bio Special thx to Jaeger from the Low Signature Resource Center | @lsrc_usa | https://www.lsrc-usa.com/ 🎥 Video editing | @art_production07 ⚜️⚜️⚜️ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers | @byron_rodgers

👊🏽💥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 than just a job it really is a lifestyle!! Show Notes 00:00 - Introduction 00:24 - The importance of Networking in the EP industry 05:40 - Close Protection Conference 08:45 - Why to go to the EP Forum & the Close Protection Conference 12:45 - How to behave in the EP Forum ⚜️⚜️⚜️ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers | @byron_rodgers

👊🏽💥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 specialist. We have established the effectiveness of this pipeline by running hundreds of agents through it over the years and I’ve helped many start new careers in executive protection. At this point, I’ve mentored and helped hundreds of individuals in our industry. Which has been one of the greatest experiences of my life and it’s also validated our concept, strategy, and processes for making high-quality executive protection professionals and helping them grow their careers. I will make you an executive protection specialist if you are willing to give me a little bit of trust and do the work… this is what we do at The League of Executive Protection Specialists. In this podcast, I give you a little of my background and how I got started in the executive protection industry and ultimately into training and forging new agents. I share with you some clips of student testimonials and some of their experiences post-course completion. Our mission is to bring greater honor, respect, and legitimacy to the private security industry. I touch on marketing yourself, winning contracts, and much more… Becoming an Executive Protection Agent Podcast Show Notes 00:00 - Introduction 01:03 - How to be a professional EP agent 02:13 - High-quality service Byron was able to provide in the EP industry 02:28 - Guys sharing their successful career path in the EP game 07:27 - Byron’s path and work experience in the EP game 13:20 - How to survive in the EP game? 14:30 - How to make the industry react to you as a Specialist? 18:37 - The Training Day Success package 20:50 - The advantages of getting access to Training Day 23:55 - The Hard Skills Intensive 26:30 - How’s Byron going to make You an EP agent? 34:18 - The online Masters class 38:00 - The EP Immersion course ⚜️⚜️⚜️ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers | @byron_rodgers

👊🏽💥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 of executive protection agents. My experience in the Marine Corps and doing executive protection in over 60 different countries, gives me a unique perspective on what an agent might need when on the job. Our course will elevate you to the next level in hard skill competencies of driving, shooting, and medical. When our clients hire us, they hire us to be able to protect them and these three core competencies are skills that we hope you’ll never need, but in the event you do, you are ready! So many other courses are appropriately politically correct and soft-skill-centric. However, the Hard Skills Intensive course ensures, whether you are a civilian, law enforcement, or military that you will be able to PROTECT! Our goal is to make sure that every graduate of this course is a competent, legitimate, and able-bodied protector. There are no participation trophies, everyone is rated, given a tier upon graduation, and becomes part of the brotherhood that helps us raise the golden standard in the private security industry. There is something in this episode for everyone… enjoy!! Executive Protection Hard Skills To Learn Podcast show notes 00:00 - The whole point of creating The Hard Skills Intensive 05:00 - Civilians in the EP game 14:00 - The 3 brands one should represent 20:34 - Advice for people coming into the industry 29:07 - The Hard Skills Intensive Course: Graduation celebration ⚜️⚜️⚜️ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers | @byron_rodgers

👊🏽💥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 the world in many different capacities so there is some awesome stuff in this conversation! Including the following: ⭕ Managing Expectations ⭕ Things You Must Get Right ⭕ The Do’s, Don’ts, Realities, and Pitfalls ⭕ And Much More So enjoy the full podcast! Also while we would like to announce our ✨NEW Executive Protection Immersion Course What makes this course different is that it focuses on experiential learning. It’s one thing to teach someone how to do something but it’s different when you teach someone by doing it with them. This is a hybrid course with some of the classroom time spent online. Agents will have access to the information 24-7 for the rest of their lives. When they link up with our instructors it will be time to get out in the field which will comprise 80% of the course. We will run operations and deliver high-quality after-action reports nonstop from start to finish. If you’re new to the industry and you want to know you can do this job then this course is for you. If you have agents out there in the field and you want to know they are executing optimally then this is the course for your team. If you’ve been in the game for a while and want to take your skills to the next level then this course is for you. This is the only course in the industry of this kind and we are honored to bring it to the industry as part of the gold standard of executive protection training here at the league of executive protection specialists. ⚡Train with us at https://www.epspecialist.com/ep-immersion Working Solo Podcast 00:00 - Introduction 01:52 - Who is the information for? 03:03 - The reality of working solo in EP 08:21 - Topics to be covered 11:56 - Byron’s brief background 14:05 - Rick Sweeney’s background 18:00 - Working solo: managing expectations 24:16 - Things you must get right 39:09 - The Do’s, Don’ts, Realities, and Pitfalls 51:05 - Special announcement 01:15 - Q&A time ⚜️⚜️⚜️ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers | @byron_rodgers #ByronRodgers #executiveprotectionlifestyle #podcast #bodyguard #closeprotection #security #trainingday #bodyguards #vipprotection #vipsecurity #privatesecurity #bodyguard #armedprotection #protection #personalprotection

👊🏽💥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 Reeve Josh is a protection and security specialist with over 15 years of experience in private security and law enforcement. He specializes in personal protection, security event planning, crisis management, and risk management. Throughout his career, he has been an active member of specialist groups within state and federal agencies and has worked privately with some of the world's highest-profile identities. He founded Empire Protection in 2013, and now utilizes his extensive skills to enhance the capabilities of his carefully selected team. Ryan Tindall Before becoming a partner in Empire Protection, Ryan spent 13 years in the Australian Army Special Forces, where he undertook numerous active duty tours around the world. Having been recognized for his elite skills and expertise, he was rewarded with a Non-Commissioned Officer (5 years) position, delivering the world’s most elite-level tactical training at the Special Forces Training School. He specializes in designing and delivering training, tactical planning, and operational deployment. Joshua Reeve/Ryan Tindall Podcast 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Josh and Ryan´s background 11:46 - Clients´protection 19:17 - Advice for people in the EP industry 29:44 - EP in Australia 44:05 - Standards & licensing of an agent in Australia 01:10 - Where is the industry heading? 01:15 - Closing question ⚡Train with us at https://www.epspecialist.com/ ⚜️⚜️⚜️ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers | @byron_rodgers #ByronRodgers #PrivateSecurity #BodyGuard #ExecutiveProtection #ProtectorNation #Security #HardSkills #Shooting #MedicalTraining #FirearmsTraining #PrivateProtection #Protector #TacticalReview #TacticalTraining #ProtectiveDriving #SecurityDriving #DefensiveDriving #EPSpecialists #Guns #Weapons

⚜️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 as well. In the protection game, there are advantages to being either gender some of which are obvious and others which are less known. In this episode, we discuss those advantages and we go into a topic that is not discussed openly in our industry. Because it’s one of the more difficult equations we face, but it’s also something we face frequently and that is working solo. We dive deep into solo practitioner tactics and principles in this episode. So, men join us because there is definitely something in here for everyone. 👊🏽BOOM! Special thx to Rachel Jaay Rugato 🔗 @racheljaay_ 📧 [email protected] Rachel Rugato Podcast Show Notes 00:00 - Introduction 03:53 - Rachel Rugato - the lady behind the work 16:53 - Goals before starting a detail 23:35 - Rolling Solo 26:00 - Memorization techniques 32:59 - Gear - failure analysis 39:45 - Delegation with working solo 53:36 - People with military background vs civilians 57:54 - Methods one should adopt 1:03 - Can females be successful in EP? 1:14 - Closing questions 🎙️ Checkout the podcast at https://byronrodgersmotivation.com/rachel-rugato-a-woman-in-the-field-epl-season-4-podcast-ep147/ ⚜️⚜️⚜️ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers | @byron_rodgers #rachelrugato #byronrodgers #executiveprotectionlifestyle #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 Champion ⭕ FIDAM Welterweight National Champion of Mexico No more excuses, let’s make this world a safer place by making good people more dangerous! 💥BOOM! ⚡Visit my YouTube channel here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/TheByronRodgers Kevin Ross Podcast 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - Kevin Ross' background 07:08 - His hardest achievement 11:10 - Combat-principle application for everyday life 13:43 - Time management tips 18:07 - “...so many of those titles are such external things” 28:00 - Mindset going into a fight 30:55 - The difference of people is their standards 35:40 - Discipline: the ultimate equalizer 42:07 - Source of motivation 48:56 - Overcoming alcohol addiction 54:42 - Hardest lesson learned in the field Special thx to Kevin Ross @dasoulassassin for sharing with us! ⚜️⚜️⚜️ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers | @byron_rodgers . . . #ByronRodgers #PrivateSecurity #BodyGuard #ExecutiveProtection #ProtectorNation #ExecutiveProtectionLifestyle #Training #Career #Security #Bodyguard #BRG #HardSkills #Shooting #Driving #DefensiveDriving #MedicalTraining #kevinross #thesoulassassin #muaythai #kickboxing #faceyourfearsliveyourdreams #nevergiveup #livetoinspire

⚜️⚜️⚜️ 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 superior systems and soft skills do suffice to get that job done very well. However, who would we be if we also didn’t train for the hard skills to make sure we can always deliver? Our clients hire us for the delivery of high-quality protection services and I argue that if you are not formidable at the hard skills as well then you are nothing more than a concierge. We need our soft skills, we need our hard skills and we need to train for them both. We should all push to be well-balanced and as capable as possible and in as many areas as possible, that may be required to render the highest quality of service. I feel like our industry has gotten away from this reality leaning far too heavily in one direction conveniently, you’ll understand as you listen to the episode. Note, this is not all about guns but rather being able to bring protection tactics and tools to bear when necessary no matter what your environment is. It’s about the fact that we are hired to protect and that sometimes requires both hard and soft skills. Those that run from this truth are playing the wrong game in my opinion. Enjoy and come train with us 💥BOOM! ⚜️⚜️⚜️ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers | @byron_rodgers #ByronRodgers #PrivateSecurity #BodyGuard #ExecutiveProtection #ProtectorNation #ExecutiveProtectionLifestyle #Training #Career #Security #Bodyguard #BRG

⚜️⚜️⚜️ 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 their careers. This is an episode about a very powerful brotherhood in our industry and an example of how agents who are part of the league never have to do their careers alone ever again. It’s a genuine honor and privilege to be able to contribute and I hope that more of you will consider joining this brotherhood and our Netwerk as we work together to raise the golden standard and make our industry a better place. 💥BOOM! ⚜️⚜️⚜️ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers GOD bless and Semper Fi The ShowNotes 00:00 - Introduction 02:19 - Vincent Levy's road to success 07:11 - new member: Mykael Gampon 10:52 - Horace Davis Jr. 15:34 - John Elliott 17:24 - advice to Horace Davis Jr. 21:40 - Dezmon Livingston's career path and advice 29:06 - Horace Davis Jr.'s question and a secret revealed 31:59 - Kijan Simmons 34:35 - Morgan (Mo) Harris, his path and advice 38:39 - Mark Pagan 45:29 - IKETOWER 54:50 - Mike Harris

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 model his strategy for success. Vincent was one of our students at the League of Executive Protection Specialists who understood the simple principle that success leaves clues unless you’re clueless. He applied the formula and got into the executive protection game at some of the highest levels. The Executive Protection Success Package is not a magic pill but it is a formula and a training opportunity that will not only teach you how to do Executive Protection but also how to launch a successful career. There are certain people I just know will go very far in this game from the moment we began working together and Vincent was one of those. I told him on the very first meeting that I’ll see him up at the top because he had everything required to achieve success in a very short period of time. He did what was necessary and now it’s an honor to be able to have this interview go live to show everyone in the industry first and foremost who he is as a person and as an amazing agent and secondarily that we’ve created tools to help get the right people into the private security game In this podcast, he shares some of his experiences as a student and how his training translated to the field. It is truly inspiring and shows that if you believe in yourself and invest in yourself you can establish your career as an executive protection professional. Join the brotherhood and train with us at 👉👉👉 https://www.epspecialist.com/ 💥BOOM! Connect with Vincent here 👉 https://mysocialmaster.com/VLevy1108 📧 [email protected] ⚜️⚜️⚜️ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers . . . #ByronRodgers #PrivateSecurity #BodyGuard #ExecutiveProtection #ProtectorNation #ExecutiveProtectionLifestyle

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 fabrication and employment but also the frequently overlooked and rarely taught aspects of concealment and the "smugglers mindset" based on criminal modus operandi from around the world. No more excuses, let’s make this world a safer place by making good people more dangerous! To register and purchase tickets, visit https://www.protectorsymposium.com/ Featured Experts at the Event: ⭕ Kawa Mawlayee @kawa_m_official ⭕ Raul @raul.martinez.jr ⭕ Ed Calderon @edsmanifesto_ ⭕ Instructor Zero @instructorzero ⭕ Craig “SAWMAN” Sawyer @real_sawman 🎫 Go to https://www.protectorsymposium.com/ A huge shoutout to our Sponsors for this event: @breacherscustoms Breacher’s Customs @howitzer Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers 🙏👊🔥

⚜️⚜️⚜️ 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 I know about the EP game. Let's elevate our careers together, let's elevate each other, and let’s elevate the industry. Come train with me at https://epspecialist.com and let’s make this the best year of your executive protection career! 💥BOOM! ⚜️⚜️⚜️ Protector by nature and by trade @byron_rodgers

⚜️⚜️⚜️ 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 knowledge on this subject matter and firearms is so deep. It was really valuable to listen as an instructor myself as Zero painted a picture and gave solid instruction on many topics. What I love about instructor Zero is his heart from what I can see during my interactions with them. He’s extremely passionate, always over-delivers, really cares, and he‘s old-school. So, his code is based on honor. He is an accomplished academic with a background as a professor. An accomplished instructor, teaching elite fighting forces internationally throughout the year. And he is most of all, a genuine person and to me that means everything. We are honored to have him at the Protector Symposium coming up. Don’t miss this, it is genuinely the training event opportunity of a lifetime! ⭕ ABOUT Instructor Zero @instructorzero The infamous instructor is flying over the pond to join and train us during this live event. He’s been operational and instructing for well over a decade on many continents, teaching many of the world's fighting forces the skills they need to be effective out in the field. As we know most violent encounters happen while we are in transitional spaces moving from a safe location such as our home or office building to another safe location such as a vehicle in many cases. This course will equip our patrons with the skills necessary to have a notable tactical advantage during a gunfight in these types of environments. Other Featured Experts at the Event: ⭕ Raul @raul.martinez.jr ⭕ Ed Calderon @edsmanifesto_ ⭕ Instructor Zero @instructorzero ⭕ Craig “SAWMAN” Sawyer @real_sawman ⭕ Kawa Mawlayee @kawa_m_official 🎫 Go to https://www.protectorsymposium.com/ A huge shoutout to our Sponsors for this event: ⭕ @breacherscustoms Breacher’s Customs Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers 🙏🏽👊🏽🔥

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 see the end product as I move with a principal on the daily flow. We put our heart and soul into this work and I know that for those in the game who are truly about being legitimate protectors, this will resonate. It’s such an honor to contribute and to be connected with so many amazing people on all of these platforms and when doing honorable pieces of contracts like these. Huge thanks to the Angstadt Arms team and to all of you following and sharing this contact with the world. Let’s make the world a safer place by helping good people to become more dangerous. Protectors are the white blood cells in the body of humanity. Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers . . . What does a warrior do when he is no longer in war? Does the fighter within become dormant? Does it cease to exist? Or does the warrior evolve into into something more. https://www.angstadtarms.com/atr https://www.instagram.com/matt_tactical/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

There are so many opinions out there about training and what is not needed. I read in some of the groups that some people think our training goes a little bit overboard when it comes to hard skills. To me, it seems like we come from different worlds but work in the same industry. I don’t understand how private security professionals can ever consider themselves legitimate protectors without knowing that they’ve mastered certain hard skills. In Executive Protection everything may go as planned most of the time but does that mean we don’t plan for when they go wrong? For me being a legitimate protector has always been about mastering the soft skills to ensure that principals experience the highest level of service on a day-to-day basis; while cultivating a level of fierce proficiency with the hard skills while not at work to ensure that that level of performance and service is reliable as well. That’s the scary thing about the HARD SKILLS… You use the soft skills every day and if you aren’t careful you can be sung to sleep by this reality and let your hard skills simply fade. Fortunately, the Marine Corps and my time in combat have already taught me how dangerous complacency is. I know that what you do while you’re not at work is what makes you a legitimate protector. The Hard Skills Intensive is the course designed to help you cultivate those skills annually. At the end of the day, our clients hire us for actual protection, and in order to have integrity with who and what we are we must be capable of physically protecting other people no matter what trouble arises. We must be legitimate protectors and that’s what this episode is all about. I chose to do this episode while on a little bit of an operation South of the border with our training Director at the League of Executive Protection Specialists, Rick Sweeney. He’s the best Executive Protection instructor I’ve ever learned from and we are absolutely honored to have him. He’s been doing high-threat executive protection and training agents for over a decade now. Our goal with the EPS League is to raise the standard of training of Executive Protection agents out there in the game. The League is the one place in the industry that specializes in training high-threat in high-contact Executive Protection. There are many phenomenal training options out there but we want to train you to be comfortable on your worst day at the job! Join the league, join the brotherhood, and become part of the gold standard. https://www.epspecialist.com/ There’s so much for everyone in this episode, pass it around and ENJOY! #ByronRodgers #ricksweeney #hardskillsintensive #theleague #bodyguard #closeprotection #security #trainingday #bodyguards #vipprotection #vipsecurity #privatesecurity #bodyguard #armedprotection #protection #personalprotection

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 levels, Vance has been studying and unlocking peak performance and potential for years but now he’s bringing the world, an opportunity that it has never seen before. This is helping professional warriors unlock, improve and achieve more than they ever have been able to in shorter time frames with better quality results. This technology along with his understanding of how to use it is absolutely changing the game and will be a household name of tomorrow in the tactical community. Beyond all of these things, he is a solid family man and an impressive human being… There is something for everyone who wants to get better and perform at a higher level in this podcast… ENJOY Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers For more, visit https://www.at-ps.com/

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 than they have ever been before. During this episode, I share a webinar I did a month ago talking about these topics in detail in order to help paint the picture that I’m getting feedback about from clients, principles and corporations out of the field on frequently… Our industry is going parabolic and it’s only going to continue growing as the world continues to get more and more unstable. We’ve all heard rumors of recessions, food shortages and things of that nature in store for the future so this episode is about how you can elevate your career or get into an industry that is only going to thrive in the chaos. Admittedly I do talk about our executive protection training because I want legitimate professionals to do this work. My goal has always been to contribute to the quality of the professionals in this industry in order to give back to our honorable profession and this is just one more tool I’m giving you to take things to the next level. If you’ve been on the fence, the time is now to get in the game or to reconfigure your career so you can take things to the next level… ENJOY Learn the art of protection from the best trainers in the game, check out The League of Executive Protection Specialists 👉 https://www.epspecialist.com/ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers #eptraining #executiveprotectiontraining #bodyguardtraining #executiveprotection #executiveprotectionlifestyle

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 rep in some circles or that it is believed that these things are strictly a religious phenomenon. The reality however is simply that these disciplines are a way of strengthening yourself internally and psychologically. All major religions talk about this discipline because it is something the human being needs from time to time. The art of quieting the mind is so good for us and even better for those of us who must perform at high levels under extreme and stressful, circumstances. This will not just help you in the heat of battle but this will also help you with the fight some of us have to find after the battle. There really is something for everyone in this episode and if you want a period of instruction from Jeff on this topic then do join us for the master class membership. Enroll from the website below https://www.epspecialist.com/about-us53880251 Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers More Resources: Takeda Training Concepts https://takedatrainingconcepts.com/

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 with patrons of the course. I offer any guidance to help them achieve their career goals no matter what those goals are. This has yielded some amazing results in the lives of members of our course. It’s also become one of the most rewarding aspects and projects I’ve ever done because I get to see the fruit of our training and the relationships we create at the League. Never forget that your network really truly is your net worth and business is the commerce of relationships. At the League, not only do we train you but we are all networking with each other and achieving success together. Join us for this episode and get a glimpse at how we are all achieving career success together. When you’re ready, go to https://www.epspecialist.com/ to join the League and help us continue raising the golden standard in the private security industry. I am also hosting a FREE webinar this week, to talk more about how this course can help you take your career to the next level. Date: Wed, May 25th at 7 PM PST Register Here: https://www.bigmarker.com/bravo-research-group/Live-Stream-Event-EP-Specialist-Hard-Skills-Training-Career-Development Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers

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 is as well as what he’s done. Norman Hooten is the type of man who, I could sit and listen to and learn from for as long as he would have me. He has led men in battle on many occasions both in distant lands, as well as here at home as we struggle in the first civilian division as veterans. By the way, his whiskey brand is pretty amazing as well and exists for all of the right reasons. Hooten Young was founded by Norm Hooten and Tim Young. Created as a brotherhood bonded by the love of freedom, family and honor, Hooten Young is a tribute to the brave men and women of the armed forces who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Hooten is a true American hero. While retired from active military duty, he continues to work with veterans today as a full-time health care provider. In addition to his medical work, Hooten has partnered with his closest friends to create an American Whiskey to honor the brave men and women of the armed forces. It was truly an honor to have him on the podcast, and I know y'all will love this episode as much as I did! ENJOY. Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers For more, visit hootenyoung.com/

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 family, arranging secure environments and transport during business and leisure travel, conducted advance work where required for aviation centers for the client’s private jet, setup secure hotel arrangements, professional security drivers, hospitals, and safe havens, providing personal protection and threat assessments in each location. His touring history comprises some of the big-wigs of show business and celebrities such as Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, Drake, Will Smith, and Katy Perry to name a few. It's his sheer ability to work independently and demonstrate the highest level of motivation and organization required to meet tight deadlines with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, is that sets him apart from the rest. I had a great time chatting with him on the podcast. There's something for everyone in this episode, so plugin those earphones and tune in! To connect with Victor, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-popovic-12754356/ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers

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 he does his job with the pride of a professional athlete and that is felt. It’s been an honor and privilege to work with Alex in the ways that I have and I’m looking forward to watching him serve those who believe in him with excellence for years to come. I’m sure I will see him at the top of this game one day. Currently, he is running both a private security business as an independent contractor and a performance training firm that specializes in incorporating physical fitness into firearms skills development. As a Private Security Professional, he has a history of overseeing large-scale teams of personnel, inventory, and loss prevention efforts to develop and implement people, property, and information protection programs. His company Citadel Performance Training integrates his experience as a sports performance program director and an arms dealer, providing physical fitness regimes that empower clients to perform better with firearms and be their own best defender. Bringing him on the show was a no-brainer because I believe his story speaks to so many agents who are trying to find their way in the industry. If you’re looking to hear more about how to achieve success in our industry and gain the attention of a specific target demographic of a client, then listen up this episode is for you. Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers More Info https://citadelperformancetraining.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-alex-turner

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 and low visibility operations. He has served as a Federal Air Marshal, Personal Bodyguard to the Chief of Staff (IDF), Combat Instructor, and Counter Assault team member to the Israeli Secret Service. Between direct action missions in the IDF, Border Patrol, aviation security, dignitary protection assignments, and other deployments on behalf of the Israeli Security Establishment, he has hundreds of operational missions in his background. For more than 10 years Bernardo has been mentoring at-risk youth as the director and founder of the Team of Warriors, a non-profit organization dedicated to mentoring minorities and at-risk youth, unlocking their leadership potential in preparation for military service. In 2021 Bernardo joined the Tactical Fitness Team, an Austin, TX-based company, to lead the military, LE training as director of operations. It was truly an honor to speak with him in this podcast, and I believe there's something for everyone in it to learn! Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers For more info, visit tacticalfitnessaustin.com youtu.be/35iamHhhZOQ linkedin.com/in/bernardoct

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 industry. He’s one of those guys I met and instantly knew that we would be close friends because our values align completely. With the background of serving every client demographic, for over a decade and currently dominating the professional sports and event aspects of our industry. Dustin is one of those individuals whose work product easily communicates the fact that he knows what he’s doing and is a veteran of the game. Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers

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 bringing hand-to-hand combat to the protection industry in a way that has never been done before. He’s been training elite fighting forces, agencies and departments for over a decade and now he is joining forces with the League of Executive Protection Specialists https://www.executiveprotectiontrainingday.com/ to bring a hand-to-hand system to the executive protection industry through our school. We are absolutely honored to join forces with him not only because he is bringing something new, cutting edge, and effective to our hard skills program but also because of the character that you will see as you listen to this interview. Johnathon Burke is the type of warrior that I truly respect and as I’ve gotten to know him, I’m looking forward to joining forces with them on a number of different levels to serve all of you and the protectors of the world better. As a result of this, The League of Executive Protection Specialists will be offering one of if not the most cutting edge bodies of work with regards to executive protection centric hand-to-hand protection measures/combatives. If you haven’t trained with us follow the links below and let’s go! https://www.executiveprotectiontrainingday.com/ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers

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 hard skills training. Rick specializes in Executive Protection, Hostile Environment Training, Tactical Medical Certification, Security Operations, Risk Assessments, and a lot more. Together, Rick and I are rolling out the EXECUTIVE PROTECTION HARD-SKILLS INTENSIVE. The Level III Hard Skills Training will be held at Tuscon, Arizona. This intensive 8-day/90-hour Executive Protection Hard-Skills course was will help you develop and get you certified in all foundational hard skills with regards to executive protection. You will receive a number of medical certificates, firearms, hand to hand combatives and driving certificates by the end of the course. This is the one course you can come to to get everything you need that employers are looking for in your training jacket with regards to hard skill competencies. This course focuses on Protective Hard Skills but also includes the basic essentials for The executive protection industry. The course is designed and taught by working professionals in the protective industry and it’s curriculum was designed from lessons-learned over years of experience running details domestically & foreign other-than-permissive environments. You will work day and night in this course and at 90 hours, we have packed more than 2 weeks of instruction into just over a week. When: MAY 6th - 13th Where: Tucson, AZ. Click the link below to sign up or visit https://www.epspecialist.com/level-353878458 I can't wait to meet y'all! Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers

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 the shooting competition sports, Hartman developed firearms accessories for the law enforcement, military and civilian markets giving them a tactical and survival advantage. As the president of the most successful Micro Conversion Kit company in the world Mikey Hartman, has truly done an amazing job. I had always seen the MCK in different hands out in the field domestically and internationally with private security operators but I never gave it much thought. Finally, when I picked one up, it all made sense instantly. When it comes to turning your pistol into the ideal weapon for close-quarters combat, this platform is the best in the business. It’s not so small that it complicates what you need to do with your gun but actually, it’s designed perfectly to work with your hands and ergonomics. Running a shorter barreled pistol caliber inside of a building alleviates much of the concern for over-penetration we deal with when fighting with long guns. You can run the same ammo for your site on that you run for this platform and we all have a pistol collecting dust in our safe that needs an upgrade. Whether you’re on a private security team or just looking for something truly amazing to protect your family and your home with, I highly recommend you take a look at this affordable your effective upgrade to your arsenal. Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers

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 also gives a few important tips for the older guys and girls looking to get into the executive protection industry. Most importantly, Daniel talks about what motivates him to be in this industry, he delves into his past a little bit and explains why he loves to be an agent. He's been with us in all of the Protector Symposiums because he truly was a protector at heart. And today he's out there doing what he always wanted to do by the grace of God. Through his hard work, dedication and execution of a very deliberate strategy, he has put the goal of working full-time in our industry in his rearview mirror. It’s been one of the greatest honors of my life to help many agents do this through the Training Day Success Package. At the end of the day, Daniel came to me as an amazing man and therefore he organically makes an amazing agent. Maturity is an advantage in life as well as in executive protection, employers and clients both know this. If an older agent can keep himself physically potent and formidable, there are many situations and lots of clientele that would actually prefer this individual on the job. There’s much for all of us to learn from Daniel, whether it’s his escape from communism or getting into executive protection, there’s something in this episode for everyone. If you're also someone looking to get into the Executive Protection industry, visit https://www.executiveprotectiontrainingday.com/ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers

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 for evil in her life into a source of power and a drive that empower her to make sure these things happened to fewer people on the planet during her time here. This is an interview about real-world experiences, tactics, and also best practices. There is something for everyone in here… Enjoy! To connect with Miranda, visit: https://mcglobalsecurity.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mirandacoppoolse/ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers

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 background both with swat and gang units as a police officer, It became obvious very quickly that he had a tremendous amount of experience to share with all of us. There’s quite a bit for all of us to take into consideration from his experiences out in the field. Both physically and mentally when it comes to combative engagements Aaron has been through it and has come out even stronger. It’s always very encouraging to me when I see guys with legitimate backgrounds join forces with tactical companies because it means they really believe in the product. There’s no way we would stand behind something we wouldn’t trust our lives with and when you have the background you tend to have the conviction to make sure that is the case. This is an eye-opening interview with lots of stories about the world experience and tools that work out in the field… Enjoy! For more, visit: www.caagearup.com/ Get in touch with Aaron: www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-suozzo-a3183138/ Or send him an email on: [email protected] Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers

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 executive protection operations and is well respected in both arenas. We delve into the conversation about getting to know him and his company a little better and how it all started. It was great to know his thoughts on how the EP industry has evolved with time with the younger generation coming up and how the social dynamics have played a role. He also reveals his tactical background during the course of this conversation and how he effectively runs the business to this date managing executive protection as well as private investigations. Later in the episode, Joe also sheds light on the biggest issues that he faces in the industry. It was incredible to have him on the show. He's doing some amazing work for sure and it's good to learn from him. There's something for everyone in this podcast so plug in those earbuds and listen in! Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers For more, visit https://www.lasorsa.com/ Join the League of Executive Protection Specialists https://www.executiveprotectiontrainingday.com/

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 the stuff in so you guys can see firsthand that what we are doing truly works for anyone who’s willing to put in the work. This is a special interview because I engage in a conversation with one of the patrons of the Executive Protection Training Day Success Package. Morgan Harris joined the course in October 2021 and by January he landed a job with a private security firm on their EP team. It was truly an honor to know about his journey and listen to him firsthand, how he gained from the course. Your hard work and dedication to God can truly lead you a long way. My mission is to help people rewrite their success stories, I have the formula for success that helps me lead a higher quality of life and you can replicate the same by making the right moves. Morgan's words are a testament to this course and he explains in detail, how he benefitted from it. So, if you're on the edge too and want to get into executive protection or want to take your career to the next level, listen to this podcast. It has something for everyone. ENJOY! To join, visit https://www.executiveprotectiontrainingday.com/ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers

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 reasons why we may not actually see a nationwide license for the EP folks. As a private security professional, this episode has every bit of information that you need to know about the NCISS. We also end up discussing if the private security industry would eventually take over a larger share of the law enforcement services and you guys must absolutely listen to the whole episode to know what’s Wes take on that! Hope you enjoy this episode. Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers Reference Links: https://www.nciss.org/ https://beardeninvestigations.com/team/wes-bearden/

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 - The Executive Protection Agent's Guide for Planning Advance Operations. https://duke-speed-books.sellfy.store/ Duke Speed is a living legend. Everywhere I’ve gone and every time I’ve heard his name it’s always been with respect and equity. This has always impressed me and so I was honored the first time I met him at my first Protector Symposium. He’s had an amazing career and has succeeded in many different areas for extended periods of time. Men like him always fascinate me and so I love to study them to see what exactly makes them special and helps them succeed. What I continue to find is a simple set of values and fundamentals that anyone can implement but that place a demand on the individual the few people are usually willing to pay at first. Over his career, Duke Speed has been to many places but the executive protection industry is and has been very lucky to have him. His brand of leadership, work ethic, and humility is truly a formula for success that can make us all better in many areas of life. This interview will give you insight into what it truly takes to succeed long-term in the executive protection industry… ENJOY! To know more about Duke, visit https://www.aus.com/executive-protection-and-intelligence-services Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers

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 the game, signed up with a few companies doing domestic private security contracting. And now as a result of doing hard work, his reputation is beginning to proceed him. As I always say, that’s how it starts… One of the beauties of being able to train agents and continue working with them as we do our careers together at the League of Executive Protection Specialists is that I get to share in all of their victories. Sam deserves everything he’s earned and more and I’m looking forward to watching him enjoy many more victories and impact our industry positively for years to come. If you’re wondering what it looks like, feels like and sounds like to break into the industry and begin gaining traction then this episode is for you. Enjoy! Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers Get in touch with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelaaronjones/ https://www.instagram.com/irongoat_jones/

This 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, Canada. We dive deep into various challenges and struggles that helped me become the man that I am today. I pray that this brief conversation can give each listener an insight into the tools I’ve used by the grace of God to transmute my life from something broken, imperfect and common; into something more than I ever could’ve dreamed I could’ve been. At the end of the day, I simply want you all to look at me and see what one imperfect man or woman can do if you simply sacrifice your imperfection on the altar of consistent progress over the course of a lifetime. 1 Corinthians 15:10 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. Big special thank you to Constantine and Michael of Sentinel Security Plus, our executive protection lifestyle Canada chapter for producing this amazing piece of media. Semper Fi, do or die, death before dishonor. Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers For more, visit: Sentinel Security Plus https://www.sentinelsecurityplus.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sentinelsecurity/ Connect with me at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ByronRodgersExcutiveProtection/ https://www.executiveprotectiontrainingday.com/ http://www.byronrodgersmotivation.com/ https://www.protectornation.com/ https://www.bravoresearchgroup.com

Steve 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 tell them the exact same thing… It’s a bit counterintuitive but it is the truth. I built my Executive Protection career on the East Coast and the West Coast from a bouncing position at either a local bar in Orange County, California, or a high-end club in Fort Lauderdale Florida. I’ve lived it and I know that if you have the right values, skills, work ethic, and approach, opportunities will find you. The beauty of this interview is simply that Steve and I go back and forth about how this formula works and has worked in both of our lives not only to elevate us from one position to the next but also from the club to working C suite executives and “A” list talent. Steve is an exemplary agent with a background as a United States Marine. He has been running crews out here in Southern California and is now building his books out in Texas. I reached out to him for a number of things from time to time and he always delivers in spades and so it was an honor to bring him on the show and listen to him tell his story. This podcast isn’t always about having the most popular guys in the industry be heard but it’s also about hearing everyone at every level of our game. Newcomers to the industry, guys who are building their businesses and yes those we’ve all been impressed by. At the end of the day, this is a place for the industry to be heard not just the few at the top but all of us. Steve is one of the best representations of what I hope many of us strive to be in the executive protection game… There’s something in this for everyone as always… ENJOY! Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers Get to know about Steve here https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-schleinitz-88b9744/ https://www.instagram.com/elitesecuritypro/ Also join us, and let's align our careers together https://www.executiveprotectiontrainingday.com/

As always I’m looking for solid agents and good people to elevate in the game of executive protection. I’m always exceptionally delighted when I stumble across a female agent who has her priorities straight and is representing her demographic of professional protectors who make invaluable contributions to our industry. Zoila is definitely one of them and it was an honor to spend this time getting to know her and crystallizing her journey up until this point. She’s had an amazing mixed martial arts career already which I believe gave her many of the correct values to be successful and pretty much anything she wants to do next in life however I was very delighted to hear that her experience with this career is also extremely meaningful to her and has given her quality of life she truly enjoys. She is relatively new to the game still and in my opinion that makes these conversations even more interesting because those of us with more experience in the game can learn what it’s like for the newcomers we are seeking to attract to our businesses hopefully hire and wore those we manage at various accounts. Additionally, all the other newcomers to the game can learn what is truly working and elevate their skills in order to also achieve success in our industry with regards to their careers. Zoila is definitely one of the special ones with the right engine designed to take her far and values to keep her from falling into most of the pitfalls that beset even the best of us at times. I have lots of faith in her and believe that our industry is much better with her in it and also with the participation of others who take note of the success codes she lays down during this interview. We covered a number of different topics both within the industry in terms of female operatives, good executive protection work, covert protection experiences and many other things. We also covered various other protection topics such as females for martial arts, when should you start how young should you start them and what art forms work the best with the feminine form… There is so much good information in this podcast for everyone, please sit back and enjoy. Protector by nature and by trade Byron For more, visit https://www.instagram.com/zoilafrausto/

In 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 better, more respectable, more efficient, effective and prosperous place. We have brought together a power-packed roster for this one day live in person event. There will be networking, training opportunities, and quality industry specific information that you cannot get anywhere else in our space. The EP Forum is an auxiliary event designed to add value to your time in Las Vegas attending the Close Protection Conference. However, the EP Forum is different in format and mission with its smaller, inner-circle size and overall outcome for those in attendance. The value proposition here is huge, you will get to learn from and interact with eight instructors in one day thanks to technology and format! ⭕️ Space truly is limited so get your tickets now through http://event.epspecialist.com/vegas-forum iNSTRUCTORS include: 🔰Aaron Mauldin @adventures_of_epaaron 🔰Elijah Shaw @sunsear 🔰Christian West @danishvikingcw 🔰Jacquie Davis CP/Surveillance Operative/Author/Lecturer 🔰Pablo Monasterio @pmonasterio 🔰Steven Summerville of @sentinelsecurity 🔰Caleb Gilbert - Global Security Management 🔰@byron_rodgers 🎫 Tickets now http://event.epspecialist.com/vegas-forum

As I aim to explore, understand, call and expose different market segments of the executive protection industry with the listeners of this podcast, recently I decided to dive into a client demographic I haven’t dug into that much on this podcast. To be completely honest when I started this podcast I was worried I would run out of content or individuals to interview but the truth simply is… There’s still so much more to cover. The hip-hop scene is a part of our industry that can be a bit controversial amongst executive protection professionals and bodyguards. However in my opinion it’s also one of the highest threat environments in our game as many of the clients in that space have legitimate street beef‘s that spill over into their professional careers. Big E is one of the most highly recommended professionals in that space and during this episode, I have the honor of going deep with him into what that game has been like. He’s worked with many of the biggest names, ran teams all over the world and is a living legend within that space. He’s also a very respectable man and a genuine friend! His street credit and reputation definitely precedes him and if any of the listeners are thinking about playing this game then this is definitely the interview for you. The rap game very often is one place where the rubber meets the road for real in executive protection.… ENJOY! Protector by nature and by trade Byron

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 taught at any given time Period when you go to a school in person it’s an amazing experience and it has lots of value but over time that information degrades and leaks out of your awareness. With this online executive protection course, you’ll always have the class, you can go back and take it at any time. Beyond all of that, you’ll have the digital classroom and all of the relationships within the course to help move you towards success through networking. The third level of benefit to how we do it and simply that I’ll always be coaching and counseling with you multiple times per month through zoom meetings so we get to do our careers together and I’ll do everything I can to help you succeed as well. So, if you're on the edge and looking for a reason to join this program, watch the video till the end! Join us to make this year the best year of your executive protection career https://www.executiveprotectiontrainingday.com/ Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers

This 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 Court. Steve continues to provide Expert opinions to Legal Firms, Judicial Systems, Coroner’s Court, etc Steve is an amazing human being. His level of competence when it comes to his chosen profession is exemplary and puts him within an elite class of professionals when it comes to what we do. Additionally the subject of “use of force“ is so terribly important yet so often overlooked that I believe his work it’s something we all need to pay much closer attention to. The reality simply is that we do so many things and invest our time/attention in so many areas but when it comes to this, we can do everything right and still lose everything without the right pieces in place. Spending time with Steve during this last Protector Symposium 4.0 has given me even more insight into who is as a person and I am beyond impressed with his humility, efficiency and care/concern for other human beings. While he is extremely technically confident, he is a man that genuinely cares and that is very special these days… Enjoy this episode because there’s something in here for every protector no matter what their walk of life is. Protector by nature and by trade Byron Rodgers For more, visit: https://www.sentinelsecurityplus.com/ https://www.instagram.com/summervillesteve/