The Fearless Mindset

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast features Tom LeBrun, Owner of Nighthawk Security and author of Hiding in Plain Sight: My Life and Adventures Protecting Celebrities. Tom has been protecting the world's most famous celebrities for more than 30 years. He shares his wild ride after three decades in the industry, from going around the world with New Kids on the Block and protecting Elton John from stalkers. He imparts golden nuggets of wisdom to younger folks looking to make it big in this business. HIGHLIGHTSPursuing the dream of protecting people with NighthawkProtecting New Kids on the Block around the worldTom's wisdom and tips for budding executive securityQUOTESTom: "I had books for most every job that I've done downstairs so I can pull them out. What did I do right? What did I maybe do wrong? What did I need to improve on? Every book is set up that way so each job I can learn something from it. No job will go 100%."Tom: "People say, why do you do that? And I said because my life or someone else's life depends on it. So until I retire, that's how I always think. And that's how I train and I still study a lot."Tom: "Sometimes it's better just to hide in plain sight, to do your job and be recognized by your peers to say, this man is not caught up in the limelight. He has a job to do. And just do the job."Find more about Tom by checking out the links below:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-lebrun-4b91253/Amazon book link - https://www.amazon.com/Hiding-Plain-Sight-Adventures-Celebrities/dp/109835835XBookBaby book link - https://store.bookbaby.com/book/hiding-in-plain-sightTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast features Kristin Lenardson, Vice President for Managed Risk Services at Crisis24. Kristin's experience in both government service and the private sector empowers her with a wealth of knowledge and wisdom.She gives her recommendations to men and women looking to move from their work as police officers or members of the armed forces into the private sector based on her own experiences.It is best to find someone who can guide you in the ins and outs of the industry so you can determine if it is the right fit for you. You must also consider the trade offs of executive protection and if these align with what you want out of your career now that you are in the private sector.HIGHLIGHTSBehind the scenes of the IPSB Close Protection ConferenceWork as an FBI analyst and advice for women wishing to enterMove to the private sector: Get a mentor and consider your valuesA solutions-oriented leadership style with honesty and empathy QUOTESKristin: "Having this woman who worked her way up through the company, she knew everything inside and out and helped me really understand what HR is doing, how the backbone of the company works, is fantastic. And sometimes it's great to even get a mentor outside of your genre."Kristin: "What is your work-life with your professional goals? Sometimes you do have to suck it up, and you do have to live in those places and you do have to have long commutes, or live in a cheaper place and things like that. But also, I ask people, what company would you never work for?"Kristin: "Onboarding people and getting them set up and introducing them to the client, introducing them to the executives, it's a lot of time. And if it just doesn't seem like something that you're 100% wholehearted into, then it's probably not the job for you. And just keep looking. It's not a big deal."Find more about Kristin by checking out the link below:Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-lenardson-b23a4221/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast features Stefanie Drysdale, Vice President of Prescient. Staying safe online is a matter of personal responsibility and digital savvy.Stefanie shares her insights on how you can stay safe and some best practices that you can follow. She also shares how women can take the reins in their careers and the best ways to position in this rapidly changing digital world to set up for success both personally and professionally. HIGHLIGHTSStefanie's meteoric career growth and using intuitionCyber hygiene: Staying safe online and in cryptoThe great resignation and how companies thrive todayOnline dating safety tipsQUOTESStefanie: "Stefanie: "You are leaving the keys in your car, you are making things very simple by using the same password on all of your websites. And they have tools to help. So if you have a password manager, then that'll help you keep track of everything, even though I know it's not super convenient, but I promise you a breach isn't convenient."Stefanie: "There are other companies that are ahead of the pack when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion, social issues, remote flexibility, being more tapped into the human element of things, whether they're more progressive or their numbers align more with how the rest of the world wants it to look."Find more about Stefanie by checking out the link below:Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefaniedrysdale/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is part 2 of the feature with Brian Anderson, SVP of Security and Safety at a bank who previously worked as executive protection (EP) for A-list celebrities like Britney Spears, Johnny Depp, and Eva Longoria.Brian shares how EP is, first and foremost, a job and it's not part of the job to be your client's buddy. There is always a boundary but maintaining trust is always first and foremost. Brian also reveals shady business practices that new EP agents should look out for to protect themselves.He also recalls some standout moments advancing for Britney like one time she almost set his car on fire and getting away with TSA violations to accommodate her in the middle of the LAX tarmac. To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast features Brian Anderson, currently the SVP of Security and Safety at a bank who has previously worked with A-list celebrities like Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, and Nikki Minaj.He recalls standout moments in his career like almost getting into a fistfight with Kirstie Alley and comments on the highs and lows of the industry, like lowballing agencies, persistent paparazzis, and unprofessional law enforcement.Brian shares that he entered the executive protection industry via Craigslist and that his training taught him practical things like watching out for foods that can wreck your stomach and willingly dehydrating himself to limit bathroom breaks.To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week’s episode highlights the most memorable moments of the Fearless Mindset Podcast's episode with Frank and Bella Mir. Frank speaks on the differences in career rise for men and women and the inspiration he feels as his kids take up his MMA legacy. For Bella, she shares her moments of doubt and glory and how it is ultimately her personal decision where she wants to take her career.To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the last part of the feature with Haisam Farran, retired marine, survivor of a Yemeni prison, and author of The Tightening Dark. He shares the latter part of his captivity and his eventual release, his freedom brokered by the Sultan of Oman. He recalls the sense of relief but also uncertainty as his freedom was not secure until he was surely out and away from the grips of his captors.Sam tells the story of his return to America and how he had his credit limit drop because of missed payments, just one anecdote of the ridiculous way war heroes are treated. He also muses on the politics of the region and how not everything is as it seems, such as the Iranian efforts to curb Al Qaeda and the possible American blessing this had.You can connect with Sam and get his book in the links below and through Fearless Mindset.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-farran-99328314/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sam.farranThe Tightening Dark Amazon Book Link - https://www.amazon.com/Tightening-Dark-American-Hostage-Yemen/dp/0306922711To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast features Haisam Farran, retired marine, survivor of a Yemeni prison, and author of The Tightening Dark. He shares the trials of his 177 day ordeal in foreign soil. He looks back on the details of the night of his kidnapping and the way he was targeted precisely because he is an American and former military too.He shares the harassment he experienced, from being kidnapped and his money and pistol taken, to being thrown into solitary confinement. He recalls gritty memories, from the Humvee he was driven around in to the American-made facility where he was eventually locked up in.You can connect with Haisam and get his book in the links below and through Fearless Mindset.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-farran-99328314/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sam.farranThe Tightening Dark Amazon Book Link - https://www.amazon.com/Tightening-Dark-American-Hostage-Yemen/dp/0306922711To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HIGHLIGHTS 02:01 Robert's background: Education, Certification, Career in Security04:02 Working with Prosegur, challenges and successes07:32 The importance of branding in the security industry08:50 The basics of running a security business still matter12:21 Security and violence in 2022: A high-level overview23:23 Forecast for Executive Protection work in the US28:00 Solving the 21st century risk: Converging the physical and the cyber threat31:58 Social media is a major threat vector to executives33:38 How to keep yourself safe while doing holiday shopping38:20 Security risks in the post-COVID-19 age: What to look out for43:41 Advice for security sector practitioners47:14 Connect with RobertQUOTES08:51 Robert: “People still want that customer service. They want that responsiveness. And more importantly, they want you to take care of their problems."12:30 Robert: “We really have two pandemics going on. We have one, which is, COVID-19 a second one, which is fear, violence and uncertainty globally."29:05 Robert: “Most organizations, they're siloed. You can't solve the 21st century risk and threat picture by having a siloed security organization. Cyber and physical, they have to be converged:”34:13 Robert: "The difference between becoming a victim and getting away sometimes is the understanding and recognition of early indications and warnings of a bad scenario that could be developing."41:44 Robert: "We may be done with the virus, but the virus is not done with us. And so we just gotta continue to move forward and figure out how to live with it and how to provide our services and help our customers through it as well."45:05 Robert: "In times of peace, prepare for war."You can connect with Robert in the link below.Robert Dodge:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rldmmm/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HIGHLIGHTS 03:34 Realizing early that Bob didn't know what he needed to know06:44 5 laws of The Go-Giver08:35 Value versus price means desirability versus dollar value11:59 Communicating how to make someone your mentor20:18 Masterclasses: A recent phenomena of adoption over college25:44 Bob's speaking engagements and virtual keynotes27:22 Connect with Bob QUOTES08:06 "We have five laws and those are the laws of value, compensation, influence, authenticity, and receptivity."10:21 "Money is simply an echo of value."15:51 "You're not taking up their time. You're asking good questions. Now, once the conversation's over... I would send a personalized hand written note of thanks to that person. Not an email, not a text handwritten note to thank. Just a short one."19:56 "A lot of people who are mentors, the only reason they're doing it is because they feel good about it. They want to be able to share some of their wisdom with others and they want to be able to share it with someone who they know appreciates it."You can connect with Bob in the links below:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobburg/Website - https://burg.com/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HIGHLIGHTS 01:58 Meir Zarchi's influences on Terry and developing an eye for editing05:02 Collaborating with other agencies to cast Holy Hollywood09:23 Independent filmmaking and how to treasure rejections15:10 There is no real shortcut to lasting success in Hollywood17:54 Filmmaking is not just about the art so learn the business of films23:14 Connect with Terry and watch his films QUOTES03:09 "My father, I guess, taught me and I took away, is editing. He always told me that every frame makes a difference. When you're cutting, sometimes you try to take away two frames from a certain cut and suddenly it just feels better."13:55 "Rejections are all a stepping stone to an exception somewhere. Every time you get rejected for something, just take that as an experience and treasure it because I assure you that anybody with success didn't get there on their first trip. So it's all stepping stones."17:54 "Educate yourself on the business side of things. No matter what you do, like with filmmaking, there's creative, but then when your film's done, it's all business. You have to market and sell it and get it distributed."You can connect with Terry and see his movies in the links below.Terry Zarchi:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-zarchi-a1351011/Twitter - https://twitter.com/zarchiterryInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/terryzarchi/Holy Hollywood:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8bvo9ObR0pVGPJkY9tWP4AI Spit on Your Grave Movies:https://www.ispitonyourgravemovies.com/You can watch Holy Hollywood for free in the link below:https://holyhollywoodthemovie.com/You can watch the documentary Growing Up with I Spit on Your Grave for free in the link below:https://tubitv.com/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HIGHLIGHTS00:57 Holy Hollywood is loosely based on Jeff's life and other movie roles03:13 Starting his own casting agency and collaborating with industry legends06:39 Working in Hollywood: A lottery and gaining fame is not the end game 10:31 Educate yourself on your craft and keep learning 17:49 Connect with Jeff and follow himQUOTES06:41 "In our industry, it's like the lottery because you could get no call for a week, and then all of a sudden you get that one call and all of a sudden something happens."09:08 "If you want to be a director or you want to be a producer, learn. Learn as much as you can about doing that because just going on and doing social networking, my opinion is that you can't count on that to get you everywhere."10:57 "The key is still learning what you're doing and making sure you're doing it right because... you get one real good chance. I mean, if you're out there and you're trying to put something together and you want other eyes to be on it, you've got to make sure that it's something good.”You can connect with Jeff and his movies in the links below and through Fearless Mindset.Jeff Olan:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-olan-7013169/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeffolancasting/Website - http://www.jeffolancasting.com/Holy Hollywood:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8bvo9ObR0pVGPJkY9tWP4AI Spit on Your Grave Movies:https://www.ispitonyourgravemovies.com/You can watch Holy Hollywood for free in the link below:https://holyhollywoodthemovie.com/You can watch the documentary Growing Up with I Spit on Your Grave for free in the link below:https://tubitv.com/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HIGHLIGHTS02:22 The Global Sustainability Network: Opening Spencer's eyes to human trafficking08:59 The Price of Free: Inspiration from Kailash Satyarthi to make a difference10:20 Spencer Lodge TV: Meeting champions against child slave labor 15:24 An ugly look at the cartels behind human trafficking22:16 Spencer's success: Grinding in sales and the importance of processes25:38 Challenges: Crypto, ego, worrying what others think30:46 Meeting the abused girls compelled Spencer to action30:57 Philanthropists you don't know: Grant Cardone, Tony Robbins and Gary Vee38:37 Embrace the nos to get to the yesses41:31 Connect with SpencerQUOTES12:28 "We brainstormed to brainstorm to brainstorm, came up with an idea. The directors got involved, the producers got involved. And from that beginning evolution, we then got down to what really mattered to me, and it came back to the human trafficking and child slave labor aspect."14:24 "By bringing the attention to people that live in Beverly Hills... all the nicer places in the United States, to bring it to their attention and realize it's going on under their noses. And you can do something. Don't turn a blind eye because it makes you as bad as the person that's carrying on with this horrible act."20:03 "My documentary is all about tearing up and really getting involved in all of the first world, high class places and making sure that people, your listeners and everybody else, know that under their nose, this stuff goes on and you can do something, you're just choosing not to, or your ignorant."23:05 "Being able to be successful, relatively... has given me the freedom to decide what I want to do. And this is what I want to do. And there's nothing more important. There's nothing more that I think about. There's nothing more that I care about. And there's nothing more that I've been compelled to take action in such as this."24:30 "When you know what the process is to create the result that you're looking for, it's very easy to find. And so, for me, I always look at processes. What are the processes that we need to put in place? Can we create a process? And once you've been able to do that, anything, then you can get it done."You can connect with Spencer in the links below and through Fearless Mindset.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/Website - https://spencerlodge.tv/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HIGHLIGHTS01:46 Self-limiting beliefs get in the way in success: First recordings, perfectionism, starting a podcast 07:34 Marketing her podcasts on social media: How Dimple builds her followers 21:07 Social media algorithms and how to utilize them effectively37:43 Having 3 separate podcasts in different genres (with more on the way!)41:07 Dimple’s master class for podcasting and what you can learn from it43:34 Dimple's organization and what they do46:44 Google rewards websites with consistent content with higher organic ratings53:23 Connect with DimpleQUOTES02:07 "Especially when people are launching a podcast, they think that it has to be perfect. They think that they have to sound perfect, they have to look perfect, they have to have the perfect equipment. And in reality, none of that is really important. And I think the most important thing is just getting started."07:16 "Sometimes you have to do things that you may not truly enjoy, but that's what you're good at doing, in order to make money."25:47 "So what I’ve noticed a trend is, a lot of people that even have business pages and personal pages who are and they are coaches and entrepreneurs, they don't even use their business page, they use their personal page to promote."39:19 "If you pick a name strategically of your podcast where it is searchable online, it describes exactly what that service is or what that product is or what you do, well, and if it's a little bit on the niche side, people type that in, your podcast comes up. It still may come up three years later even if you haven't published an episode because Google has indexed all of the content there."43:46 "It's like you find the best people, right? And you're just outsourcing them and you've known them for years. Some of the people I've used, I've worked with them for years on projects. And when it's something that's very niche like legal, you can't just have anyone do it. They have to have a background."46:28 "Content is king, everyone knows that… think about somebody who's posting two articles a week and by the end of the year they have almost over 100 articles. And your competition is not posting content, so they don't have that.”You can connect with Dimple in the links below and through Fearless Mindset.Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shewearsstilettos/?hl=enWebsite - https://attorneymarketingexpert.com/Sociotap - https://sociatap.com/MesmerizingMarketing/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HIGHLIGHTS03:50 High moments of being an Olympian and problems with her learning disability growing up10:20 The turmoil for Kelly during a Russian event but overcame it with a dream rehabilitation center18:43 Family issues, loner mindset, and difficult high school life: A counsellor session she brought with her whole life25:47 Kelly's advice to all the people who are suffering or affected by addictions from their loved ones31:56 How to reach out to Kelly and her future plan36:20 Dating, career, and Faith: Prioritizing what's what in a world full of distractions40:03 Final thoughtsQUOTES14:31 "Like you said, so many people just give up and throw in that towel. But, you know, why be there and be miserable and not be able to get out of the pit. I'm in no way saying that it's easy and it doesn't take years upon years to get out of it. Everyone's different, it could take five days or five years ... but it's all because of how strong we are."25:53 "Just really know who you are and be strong-willed. Really get to know who they are and to really understand that they have to change within whom they are. And I will say that until I'm blue in the face because no matter how bad we want to change them, we can not change them for whom we want them to be."27:01 "You have to go through that c*ap, and that mud, and that quicksand to be able to get out of it and to use whom you are. Because as you asked me earlier, you know, 'what do you do if you stay on that quicksand?' You're always gonna stay on that quicksand. You're never gonna get out but if you realize that it's just a time period that you're in it, you're in it ... you get to choose if you want to come out of it."35:38 "You're always proving, not only to yourself but to everybody that you can do it and that comes my skating background, and that comes from, you know, just who I am from all those setbacks ... and be who you are."38:54 "It always reminds me that as much as I want to be in the driver's seat, that I am not. And that God is 1000% percent in control and in the driver's seat. So the reminder is that God's gonna lead me ... that's why I think really the true passion comes out of my story and who I am because He was through me and that's what he's given me to do."You can connect with Kelly in the links below and through Fearless Mindset.Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kellyguntherr/?hl=enLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-gunther-018695198/Email - [email protected] hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HIGHLIGHTS 01:03 For veterans: Don't disappoint yourself and your emotions matter 05:40 Letting go of emotions which no longer serve us 09:15 Flip the switch on fear to excitement, curiosity, and creativity 16:09 Anchoring: Control is an illusion and there is nothing to be fearful 20:36 Sheryl's upcoming book The Imposter Lies Within QUOTES 05:22 "We're all going to have a difficult interpretation or meaning we give it, but some might give it more than others. It's the weight, how strong it is, where it sits in our mind, how much it loops, how much it's hijacked our experience." 12:20 "If you notice, when you're excited about something, you'll have generally the same feeling in your body as you do when you're nervous. So when you hit that fork, you need to just slow the train down for a minute, flip the switch, and when as soon as you start to feel nervous, you get excited." 16:08 "Control is a myth. Control is an illusion, so we never can control anything. So as long as we know that we cannot control it, what is there to be fearful? There is no real control. All we can do is influence. Have discernment. Make choices." You can connect with Sheryl in the links below and through Fearless Mindset. Website - https://www.sherylanjanette.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-anjanette/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sherylanjanette/ To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HIGHLIGHTS01:35 Imposter Syndrome: Working with C-suite execs in the pursuit of balance 05:08 Understanding imposter syndrome as a psychological pattern08:11 Culture: Internal and external triggers of imposter syndrome11:10 Practicing the pause: A tip to honor and express your emotions17:42 Sheryl's fearless mindset as a single mom and senior executiveQUOTES02:39 "I have this whole process with imposter syndrome where we talked about the healthy zone, this middle zone, and when it gets outside of that, it becomes maladaptive. Well, same thing happens when we're out of balance."06:22 "The definition is that it's a psychological pattern where somebody feels like they're not good enough in spite of their accomplishments... It's a psychological pattern, which means it's habitual. It kind of gets baked in like we're doing certain things on autopilot and that includes our beliefs, our thoughts."13:29 "Slow yourself down, you stop the spinning, you unhook the emotion. So first thing I do is I call them out, what am I feeling? And I might even talk to myself in the third person. This works really well. Step outside yourself." 14:16 "Honor those emotions. So that's the very first thing because the emotions, if they're not honored, they get suppressed. They get pushed down. If they're expressed, they can be gone really, really quickly."You can connect with Sheryl in the links below and through Fearless Mindset.Website - https://www.sherylanjanette.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-anjanette/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HIGHLIGHTS20:43 Resource warfare: China stands to gain trillions in dollars in Afghanistan26:24 America's track to destruction from the inside 31:04 China is the greatest existential threat to the world35:33 Democrats are silent on the suffering of people because of big money40:41 To the true patriots in the service: There is hope for America41:57 Connect with CoryQUOTES 23:35 "If you're one of our allies or you're a country who's at risk of conflict, are you going to look to America to save you or to partner with? No. We just demonstrated in Afghanistan that we will walk away from you without stability."37:18 "We got China killing their own people daily. Daily. For the Uighur muslims. And where is America? Where's the voice? Where's the Democrats? Where's the outrage? Where's the Ilhan Omars and the Rashida Tlaib and the AOCs doing their fake cries on the border? Where are they when it comes to these people? They're nowhere to be found and the reason why is because big money, big lobby, big tech controls Democrat party."You can connect with Cory in the links below and through Fearless Mindset.Website (PACEM) - https://www.pacem-solutions.com/Website (Cory Mills Campaign) - https://millsforflorida.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/corymillsflTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HIGHLIGHTS 01:05 Lynda finds her purpose as a writer and becomes a bestselling author08:13 Creating core beliefs on fear at 5 years old and shattering them at 5115:32 Lynda lived in a cycle of abuse and ran towards something better19:46 Becoming a hero to somebody and changing lives for the better25:33 A day in the life of Lynda30:18 Lynda brings books to life which makes the future extremely inspiring 34:45 Connect with LyndaQUOTES"That's right, they don't love me. They don't want me around. They don't like me. And so I carried that belief around with me for 51 years of my life. Because of that, I ended up becoming a people pleaser because I had so much fear of people."13:41 "It's imperative, it is crucial for your life for you to show up as who you are, who you're meant to be on this planet because you have a role. You have a role to play and the sooner you can start to play that role, the sooner your life is going to get better."16:16 "I literally walked out because I was not going to live that environment anymore. I knew there was something better. I didn't know what it was or how I was going to find it, but I knew that that was not going to be my life. And that was the first really big stand that I made for myself."20:16 "Am I a hero? And then I realized in that moment that because of Frank and what he said, it helped me see that I am a hero to somebody."31:06 "There's an acronym for the word focus, follow one course until successful. So instead of looking at all the other things that I could be doing, I'm focusing for the first time in my life, focusing on the one course."You can connect with Lynda in the links below and through Fearless Mindset.Website - https://womenactiontakers.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndasunshinewest/Clubhouse - https://clubhousedb.com/user/lyndasunshineTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HIGHLIGHTS01:12 Afghanistan: Setting the record straight on the communications blackout04:38 America's failure in leadership and the threat of another 9/11 10:00 Learning from Venezuela: Increased criminality after the socialist model13:45 Cory's military background and volunteering to protect Americans 20:43 Resource warfare: China stands to gain trillions in dollars in Afghanistan26:24 America's track to destruction from the inside 31:04 China is the greatest existential threat to the world35:33 Democrats are silent on the suffering of people because of big money40:41 To the true patriots in the service: There is hope for America41:57 Connect with CoryQUOTES04:51 "We have a crisis in leadership. We don't have leadership at all right now. We have things that are nepotistic and political by nature. We don't have people willing to lead from the front."07:21 "Get a huge bowl from your home and pour a huge bag of Skittles inside. Now I want you to take four laced with cyanide pills that looks like Skittles and put them inside. Would you put your hand in that bowl? Because if you wouldn't, then you're facing exactly we have right now."16:45 "We're all Americans and we have to look out for each other. And that's what it's about right now because the CCP, China, the great superpower resurgence, the Democrats, the Socialists, they want to divide us as a nation because it benefits them."23:35 "If you're one of our allies or you're a country who's at risk of conflict, are you going to look to America to save you or to partner with? No. We just demonstrated in Afghanistan that we will walk away from you without stability."37:18 "We got China killing their own people daily. Daily. For the Uighur muslims. And where is America? Where's the voice? Where's the Democrats? Where's the outrage? Where's the Ilhan Omars and the Rashida Tlaib and the AOCs doing their fake cries on the border? Where are they when it comes to these people? They're nowhere to be found and the reason why is because big money, big lobby, big tech controls Democrat party." You can connect with Cory in the links below and through Fearless Mindset.Website (PACEM) - https://www.pacem-solutions.com/Website (Cory Mills Campaign) - https://millsforflorida.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/corymillsflTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HIGHLIGHTS02:56 Surviving divorce and cancer: Becoming a better person and releasing judgment09:14 Face your mortality and realize that the time for growth is now12:44 Coming out of adversity stronger and not being a victim19:52 Being fearless: Overcoming humiliation and becoming an inspiration to others24:45 Changing work paradigm by finding success in helping others31:28 Barbara's upcoming book and reading Michael Oher's book38:21 Modulating ourselves and returning to the baseline41:12 Motherhood is not a gap in the resume, it is the highlight45:19 Connect with BarbaraQUOTES06:46 "When you suspend and you offer grace and compassion to the universe, to everybody around you, you release obstacles that are inhibiting you from abundance, happiness, success."10:05 "We shouldn't wait until we're confronted with our own mortality before we swipe left on negative self-talk and dialogue and people that are no longer serving us, that are slowing us down."18:35 "You got to be careful of the narratives in your head and how they are really serving you. You're either playing a tape of empowerment or victimhood."25:08 "When I change the paradigm when I was running my sales organizations and I changed the concept of well, how can I help this person? And realize that my success was really a byproduct in helping others."42:07 "We snicker at the stay-at-home mom or we minimize it and they call that a gap. When women say that or men or any there's a gap in my resume, just end me. On my LinkedIn, on one of my job titles, is I am Senior Director of Domestic Operations."You can connect with Barbara in the links below and through Fearless Mindset.Website - https://www.barbaramajeski.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-majeski-6654166/Clubhouse - https://clubhousedb.com/user/barbaramajeskiInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/barbaramajeski/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HIGHLIGHTS04:33 James takes over a squad and finds a right hand man in Ricky08:12 Ricky's skills get focused and James molds him to be effective 12:41 Remaining fearless in the streets and using innovative tactics19:03 Getting more arrests in uniform versus plainclothes officers25:57 Police today: Vilified for doing their jobs and lacking training36:07 An environment of inefficient police is caused by bad leadership40:55 Sharing police stories and thinking on your feetQUOTES13:17 "I can control you up to 99, that 1% I can't control. You going to go crazy, you going to go off, I can't control that, but I can dictate what your actions going to be just through my interactions with you."26:01 "The problem right now is when for whatever reason, the police suddenly became the bad guy and you take one or two bad apples and the media will not leave it alone. They play that 24/7."30:47 "I used to be a field training officer. And the first thing I would tell you is this, start down here, because if you start up here, you've got nowhere else to go. You have nowhere else to go... we're our own worst enemies nowadays."33:37 "15 minutes may not sound like much, but when you're working and going and getting an hour and another hour and a half each week of that, just as the refresher, it keeps your reaction time sharp, it keeps your mind sharp."36:20 "If you're in an area where it's not great, it's not because of the police. It's not the police that failed you. It's the mayor and the chief. The fish rot from the head first, the commissioner and the mayor."You can connect with James in the link below and through Fearless Mindset.Website - https://jameshlilley.com/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this special episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast, our guest is calling in anonymously to deliver his testimony from being a "shotcaller" for the cartel to having a religious transformation in prison and changing his ways back in life on the outside and helping people in the private security industry. Joining Mark as co-host is past guest Thomas L. To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HIGHLIGHTS 01:19 Michael's tours of duty while injured07:39 A fighter's mindset: Battling fibromyalgia and overcoming physical injuries15:29 The psychology of recovery and joining Operation: 23 to Zero20:01 Meeting Chuck Simpson and entering the executive security industry25:37 Let go of your ego: Ask for help and learn from the mistakes of others35:46 Find the coach that's right for you the help you didn't know you needed 40:36 Connect with MichaelQUOTES16:18 "That's the philosophy I kept over the years to constantly push myself to get better, because I always felt my value was more and I could get more and that always held me to a higher standard and pushed me out of those swamps."17:56 "Especially being just in complete chaos mentally and physically, I needed some stronger guys around me to push me in the right direction. So I tried to surround myself by guys that were leaders in their own right."21:23 "Any course that you go to is only as valuable as you're instructors are. So anytime you're doing a course, you really got to investigate who's running course, who the instructors are, what their backgrounds, are they subject matter experts."27:51 "It's only ever a failure if you never revisit that failure."34:46 "We all have our breaking points but seeking out that help that you need, no matter what it is, is vital to your success and continuation. Whether it's professionally, morally, religiously, whatever it is, there's always guidance out there."You can connect with Michael in the link below and through Fearless Mindset.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemac117/Website - https://jomsvikingsllc.com/Email - [email protected] hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HIGHLIGHTS01:47 Thomas teaches global audiences on active shooter training and situational awareness04:10 How to catch nonverbal cues of an imminent attack 06:10 Required Covid vaccines: Discussing efficacy and legality15:45 Providing standardized training for enterprises17:55 Tip: Get a job as a major nightclub bouncer or hospital security22:41 Dealing with the full threat spectrum and getting free classes on hazard mitigationQUOTES03:20 "If we can recognize those threats, we can mitigate those, that situational awareness and all that stuff prior and see the pre-incident behaviors and aggressions and we can manage them, the key is pull yourself out."04:58 "Always believe the nonverbals. And that has been time and tested and proven true everywhere in the world. You see the biometrics, you the eyes, you see the flushing of the face before they do an attack. From there you start looking for weapons."19:07 "Do you want to be a good dad and be a good husband and or wife or whatever you are and give your family what they deserve? Or do you want to live somebody else's life and be an Instagram star taking pictures on jets."19:55 "You get to start constantly looking for weapons and imprint, you get to see people's bad behaviors and, for me, when I was doing that for a long time, I started to see violence before it happened."23:49 "Do it. Do it now. Do it while you're young. Learn what you want to do and always, always, always train. Get more knowledge. And if you're like, well, I don't have money for these classes, FEMA offers classes."You can connect with Thomas in the link below and through Fearless Mindset.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-l-m-a-s-cpp-78a54015a/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HIGHLIGHTS 02:14 Leaving the army and providing veterans a shot at the showbiz industry05:22 Vet Talks: Streets to Service, Service to Small Business, Small Business to Procurement Ready10:47 Non-actor work in showbiz: Set construction, engineer, lighting, etc12:56 For aspiring actors: Finding support with Associated Artists GroupQUOTES02:49 "We met other veterans on set, like yourself, we said hey, come on in. Let's all work as a team. Let's approach the entertainment industry the way we were in the military."04:06 "It was just so great. It was so great to be us and the industry embracing us, embracing military, embracing law enforcement."04:37 "We are the penguins of Madagascar in the entertainment industry. Us, our little veteran crew. We don't make any of the movies or television you see. We make them better."07:27 "We are able to offer the goods and services to the government. And what we help people do is prepare them to write that proposal and win that contracting bid."10:51 "You may not want to be an actor. What if you want to do set construction? What if you want to be an engineer? What if you want to be lighting? So we would rather develop somebody the right way than say hey, come and be an actor."You can connect with Dotan and learn more about him in the links below.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dotanbaer/Website (Peacemaker SWAG) - https://peacemakerswag.com/Website (Associated Artists Group) - https://associatedartistsgroup.com/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HIGHLIGHTS 01:35 Work as a counterintelligence agent03:52 Cyber attacks are the biggest threats to the US10:22 Gina becomes Assistant Special Agent in Charge of Cyber and Computer Forensics14:35 Effective leadership gives team members a sense of ownership of their work19:17 To lead like a lady means to lead unapologetically27:24 Top online scams to watch out for 31:40 What's next for Gina QUOTES04:53 "They can spend a ton of money on firewalls and all of the things that'll keep them safe from the outside in, but if you've got somebody who's letting them through the backdoor, you're not going to be very effective."11:08 "If you don't have any technical skill, and we'll give you some advice, don't lead from the front because that's not going to work because you'll turn around and you'll see that there aren't a whole lot of people following you if you don't have the technical chops."14:52 "When you have a workforce that feels like they have ownership and they can contribute in their contributions or appreciated, that's when they're going to want to contribute more. That's when morale is going to soar."21:13 "I would want to lead unapologetically. I wouldn't want to feel that am I being too this, am I being too that, am I being too strong, am I being too aggressive."31:11 "Anybody who's not willing to do some sort of FaceTime with you, make sure that you speak to them on the phone to find out if they have an accent. If they're saying they're from Chicago and they've got some sort of other accent, that's a telltale sign."You can connect with Gina and learn more about her in the links below.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginalosborn/Gina L Osborn eBooks - https://ginalosborn.com/ebook/Lead Like a Lady Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-like-a-lady-with-gina-l-osborn-a-real-life-podcast/id1557136702To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

QUOTES08:51 "Time is the most precious commodity we all have. And where better to spend that time than onboard a yacht? With the seclusion and the privacy and the beautiful lifestyle of a yacht."11:03 "It's really amazing to see a lot of very incredible generosity and work that they do under the radar. So they do enjoy the yachting but, safe to say, they are also doing some incredible impact work for the greater good and on a global scale."18:34 "It really is the highest level of luxury because of the exquisite craftsmanship, the engineering, and the design. There are 3-D sculpted forms that happen to also be a floating palace."22:16 "In terms of purchasing and yacht owners, the statistic is that over 50% of yacht owners come out of the USA."HIGHLIGHTS 01:51 Alastair's design background and rise in the superyacht business08:27 Demand uptick indicates good business in 2021 and beyond 13:11 Philanthropy is a core value for Alastair and his clients 16:08 COVID-19 introduced obstacles but also opportunities in business22:58 The world's richest demand the highest standards of customer service24:21 How to get in touch with AlastairREFERENCESMoravia Yachting Website - https://moraviayachting.mc/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastaircallender/Twitter - https://twitter.com/theyachttailor/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alastaircallender/#TheYachtTailor #Superyacht ##Sustainability #Innovation #Design #SuperyachtCharter #LuxuryYachtCharterTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christopher Harris is currently a Legislative and Political Coordinator at the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). Before this, he has a long career as Border Patrol Agent for the US and is considered to be a subject matter expert.To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christopher Harris is currently a Legislative and Political Coordinator at the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). Before this, he has a long career as Border Patrol Agent for the US and is considered to be a subject matter expert.To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christian West founded AS Solution because he couldn’t find an executive protection company he wanted to work for: the kind that replaces cookie-cutter security with a dedication to keeping clients safe – as well as happy and productive – all based on a solid understanding of the principal’s corporate culture and personal preferences.A hands-on professional who leads from the front, Christian has developed and led protection programs in more than 170 countries for more than 25 years. He has worked all areas of protection from undercover to high-risk, government, corporate, celebrity and high net worth, and has advised governments on maritime security, large event and critical infrastructure protection. Christian has served as a close protection agent, team leader, EP specialist, EP manager and high-level consultant for many Fortune 500 companies and has also directed security efforts for world tours for major artists and the world’s largest IPO.In addition to his ongoing efforts to professionalize the EP industry through leadership roles in ASIS and the IPSB, Christian is a sought-after EP trainer and security advisor in Europe and the United States. Christian is an active blogger who has written dozens of blogs on executive protection and has co-authored two successful books on executive protection: Corporate Executive Protection: An Introduction for Corporations and Security Professionals (2016) and Public figures, Private Lives: An Introduction to Protective Security for High Net Worth Individuals and Family Offices (2018). In 2017 he founded Asgaard Technologies to bring ProtectionManager to market; ProtectionManager is the world’s first app suite designed exclusively for the executive protection industry.Christian is the founder and CEO of AS Solution, one of the world’s leading providers of executive protection and secure transportation services. Since its start in 2003, AS Solution has evolved into a group of companies with more than 600 employees and 14 offices around the world. Christian is also vice president of SOS Security, with which AS Solution merged in 2017.To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christian West founded AS Solution because he couldn’t find an executive protection company he wanted to work for: the kind that replaces cookie-cutter security with a dedication to keeping clients safe – as well as happy and productive – all based on a solid understanding of the principal’s corporate culture and personal preferences.A hands-on professional who leads from the front, Christian has developed and led protection programs in more than 170 countries for more than 25 years. He has worked all areas of protection from undercover to high-risk, government, corporate, celebrity and high net worth, and has advised governments on maritime security, large event and critical infrastructure protection. Christian has served as a close protection agent, team leader, EP specialist, EP manager and high-level consultant for many Fortune 500 companies and has also directed security efforts for world tours for major artists and the world’s largest IPO.In addition to his ongoing efforts to professionalize the EP industry through leadership roles in ASIS and the IPSB, Christian is a sought-after EP trainer and security advisor in Europe and the United States. Christian is an active blogger who has written dozens of blogs on executive protection and has co-authored two successful books on executive protection: Corporate Executive Protection: An Introduction for Corporations and Security Professionals (2016) and Public figures, Private Lives: An Introduction to Protective Security for High Net Worth Individuals and Family Offices (2018). In 2017 he founded Asgaard Technologies to bring ProtectionManager to market; ProtectionManager is the world’s first app suite designed exclusively for the executive protection industry.Christian is the founder and CEO of AS Solution, one of the world’s leading providers of executive protection and secure transportation services. Since its start in 2003, AS Solution has evolved into a group of companies with more than 600 employees and 14 offices around the world. Christian is also vice president of SOS Security, with which AS Solution merged in 2017.To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oscar Lizardi is the President of the Lizardi Training Center, LLC. LTC has conducted comprehensive research on Emergency Preparedness. They provide Threat Assessment, ASI Awareness, Crisis Management, Emergency Action Plans, Risk Management, Post Crisis Assessment, and Firearms Training.To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Turner is the Owner and Manager of Georgetown Protective Services, a premiere Washington DC licensed security firm that was established in 2019 and is operated by veterans. Based in the heart of Georgetown, the firm guarantees staff with years of experience in the field of security and aims to be an asset to their clients in preserving their interests. Their security services are mostly utilized by high-ranking foreign diplomats, executive managers, and high profile personalities.With over 7 years in service of the US Army, Paul flourished his specialty through his firsthand experiences that include leading the first Stryker Brigade, a Long Range Surveillance Team, to ever deploy to OEF. Currently, he holds certifications and licenses such as Washington DC Private Investigation License, Washington DC Concealed Carry Permit, DCJS, Virginia Personal Protection License, and Act 235 Pennsylvania Armed Security License. To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Turner is the Owner and Manager of Georgetown Protective Services, a premiere Washington DC licensed security firm that was established in 2019 and is operated by veterans. Based in the heart of Georgetown, the firm guarantees staff with years of experience in the field of security and aims to be an asset to their clients in preserving their interests. Their security services are mostly utilized by high-ranking foreign diplomats, executive managers, and high profile personalities.With over 7 years in service of the US Army, Paul flourished his specialty through his firsthand experiences that include leading the first Stryker Brigade, a Long Range Surveillance Team, to ever deploy to OEF. Currently, he holds certifications and licenses such as Washington DC Private Investigation License, Washington DC Concealed Carry Permit, DCJS, Virginia Personal Protection License, and Act 235 Pennsylvania Armed Security License. To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Turner is the Owner and Manager of Georgetown Protective Services, a premier Washington DC licensed security firm that was established in 2019 and is operated by veterans. Based in the heart of Georgetown, the firm guarantees staff with years of experience in the field of security and aims to be an asset to their clients in preserving their interests. Their security services are mostly utilized by high-ranking foreign diplomats, executive managers, and high-profile personalities.With over 7 years in service of the US Army, Paul flourished his specialty through his firsthand experiences that include leading the first Stryker Brigade, a Long Range Surveillance Team, to ever deploy to OEF. Currently, he holds certifications and licenses such as Washington DC Private Investigation License, Washington DC Concealed Carry Permit, DCJS, Virginia Personal Protection License, and Act 235 Pennsylvania Armed Security License. To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kris Coleman is the Founder, CEO and President of Red Five Security, an agency that provides world-class security and protective services that he established in 2004 and continues to grow to this day into a multi-faceted company focused on bespoke security solutions for unique clientele. In his 20+ years of experience in the security and protective intelligence industry, he has served with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and was a former Principal with Good Harbor Consulting. These contributed greatly in establishing Red Five Security’s specialization for high quality, proactive, and discreet security services that come in the form of tailored low-profile security operations, analysis, training, and program and system design. Apart from re-evaluating protective units and residential security for US-based Fortune 50 CEOs and their global properties, Kris is also a well-known international consultant with one of his projects having to work on the pre-construction security design review for the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim, and Sheik Zayed National Museums on Saadiyat Island in the United Arab Emirates as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Named an Kris is a Member of the American Society for Industrial Security, Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, and the Association of Former Intelligence Officers. He is the author of Raise Your Resiliency: You, Your Family and Your Business Can Achieve Resiliency in an Uncertain World - available in all major bookstores. Find out more and reach out to Kris Coleman and Red Five Security through the following links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-coleman-5359466/Website - https://red5security.com/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Lady” Bella Mir is a Pro MMA fighter into the featherweight division and is the daughter of former UFC Heavyweight Legend - Frank Mir. She currently stands at 2 - 0 after winning her second MMA bout, maintaining a strong record so far, and continuing her dream of being a UFC Champion following her father’s legacy. Being the new mixed martial arts world sensation, Bella Mir has started to create her own mark as a professional fighter after winning her debut bout during the main event of iKon Fighting Federation 2 last October 2020 via unanimous decision when neither fighter could finish off the fight just before the third round was over. Apart from inheriting her father’s champion genes, she also draws inspiration from other women UFC fighters like Ronda Rousey, saying she wants to do what they’re doing and be better. Bella is represented by the same agency as her father, which is Front Row Management after sealing the contract last September 2020, and she’s currently fighting at iKON Fighting Federation.To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lukas Quanstrom is the CEO and Co-Founder of Ontic Technologies where he leads a team of technologists and security experts in developing world-class safety and security software utilized by Fortune 500 companies and educational institutions as they keep their most valuable assets, their people, safe. Ontic Technologies has pioneered the development of a protective intelligence tech platform that unifies and digitally transforms all critical data and information physical security professionals need to get the most relevant intel fast and efficiently for early threat detection. With Saas-based insights, their platform allows corporate security and education leaders to efficiently identify pre-incident indicators, assess risk, and mitigate potential threats in order to protect employees, patrons, students, educators, and the schools and their facilities. Lukas previously worked at Sprinklr as their Global Vice President of Client Success where he built out and led the entire customer-facing team as they work to ensure strategic alignment of business objectives to the company’s technology adoption and usage. With his main trade craft as a strategist, prior to Sprinklr, he’s already experienced working with Fortune 500 businesses that embrace and leverage emerging technologies.Find out more and reach out to Lukas Quanstrom and Ontic Technologies through the following links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukasquanstrom/ Website - https://ontic.co/To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pablo Ortiz-Monasterio is the CEO and Co-Founder of AS3 Driver Training in Mexico and North America. From his skills in Kidnap & Ransom negotiations, he now stands as the Senior Instructor with over 20 years of experience in General Security, Vehicle Dynamics, Family Security Programs, and Executive Protection. He is also the Co-Founder of the Executive Protection Summit who avidly promotes the Mexican SOP where Executive Protection is concerned with his belief that they have more real-life experience in the field. AS3 Driver Training is a specialized driver training institution that’s dedicated to Security Drivers who wish to develop a complete mastery in the field. With few, highly detailed and dedicated courses, they thrive in the approach where specialization is concerned as they create the best training programs outside of the military, using top-of-the-line facilities and introducing new technologies for maximum cognition to their students. Among his other qualifications, Pablo is an active member at the Society for Automotive Engineers, American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), and International Bodyguard and Security Services Association (IBSSA). He also has a Certification in Advanced Vehicle Dynamics by Tony Scotti Driving. Apart from being a permanent TV and radio Show Consultant in the business, he also serves as a Consultant to the Mexican Government on Executive Protection Standard development to standardize EP certification in the country.Find out more and reach out to Pablo Ortiz-Monasterio and AS3 Driver Training through the following links: Email - [email protected] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmonasterio/Website - https://www.as3international.us/Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/pmonasterioTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.