EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLE
207 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 169 ratingsThe Executive Protection Lifestyle Podcast hosted by Byron Rodgers takes the brand to another level by educating security practitioners and opening the world of private security up to the public.
In this podcast You will experience the private sector in a way that you never have before. The podcast is highly educational focusing on the most salient protection tactics while being careful not to forget the foundational principles that make us great at what we do. You will meet and become acquainted with various industry professionals who are making a difference in the protection game and you you will benefit from a behind the scenes look at the reality of the lifestyle behind the job that is only 1% of the security industry. While it can be a very glamorous and exotic lifestyle, the requirements to survive the lifestyle and achieve professional success can be crushing and many who attempt success in this industry fail as a result of various on scene after balls. This podcast will help professionals overcome those obstacles and mitigate risks to both their professional and personal lives as we talk about the lifestyle behind the game of executive protection.
Whether you are a civilian, you are in law-enforcement or the military, we believe this podcast has something for you because on a very basic level we are all protectors of the people we love and things we believe in on a daily basis. The truth is simply that there is so much more to this than meets the eye and if you really want to be good at what we do you must know that it’s more than just a job, this game requires a lifestyle. So please listen enjoy and take your protection game to the next level by enjoying the show.
One mind many weapons
- Byron
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Episodes
Charles Law - Private Security, Business Lessons (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 194🎙️)
June 17, 2024 13:45 - 1 hour - 112 MBPRIVATE SECURITY & BUSINESS LESSONS WITH CHARLES LAW (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST EP 194) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e194 ⚜️ For this podcast episode we have Charles Law the founder of Law Security & Investigations, and one of our SMEs at our first annual EP Expo. Please refer to the show notes below for topics discussed. Podcast Show Notes 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:08:07 - Charles Law at EP EXPO 00:11:46 - Health and fitness 00:18:38 - Advice to someone thinki...
Anton Kalaydjian on the EP Expo (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 193🎙️)
June 10, 2024 12:38 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBANTON KALAYDJIAN ON THE EP EXPO (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 193) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e193 ⚜️ For this podcast episode we have Anton Kalaydjian @antranikthegrea CEO and founder of Guardian Professional Security as one of our SMEs at our first annual EP Expo. Please refer to the show notes below for topics discussed. Podcast Show Notes 00:00 - Introduction 06:20 - Anton Kalaydjian’s background 12:05 - Anton Kalaydjian’s business growth 18:54 - EP EXP...
Elijah Shaw on the EP Expo (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 192🎙️)
May 27, 2024 12:15 - 1 hour - 115 MBELIJAH SHAW ON THE EP EXPO (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST EP 192) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e192 ⚜️ For this podcast episode we have Elijah Shaw @sunsear CEO and founder of ICON Global as one of our SMEs at our first annual EP Expo. Please refer to the show notes below for topics discussed. Podcast Show Notes 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:00 - Elijah Shaw´s background 00:04:40 - Elijah Shaw on EP EXPO 00:23:05 - Training in the life of EP agents 00:36:10 - Contri...
Anderson Herbert - Owners Speak to Owners (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 191🎙️)
May 13, 2024 13:37 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBOWNERS SPEAK TO OWNERS WITH ANDERSON HERBERT (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 191) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e191 ⚜️ For this podcast episode we have Anderson Herbert is the CEO and Managing Director for APS Security LLC, @Aps_Security founded by him in 2011. We discuss many topics… pls refer to the show notes below for details. 💻 https://apssecurity.us 💻 https://linkedin.com/in/aps-security-248b621a1 Podcast Show Notes 00:00 - Introduction 05:22 - President...
Mark Ledlow - Creating Allies in The Industry (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 190🎙️)
April 15, 2024 13:06 - 1 hour - 158 MBCREATING ALLIES IN THE INDUSTRY WITH MARK LEDLOW (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 190) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e190 ⚜️ For this podcast episode we have industry veteran Mark Ledlow @themarkledlow president of Ledlow Security Group Marine Corps Service-Disabled Veteran Company, that gives Veterans and retired Law Enforcement hope and purpose in the security industry. Podcast Host of The Fearless Mindset We discuss many topics… pls refer to the show notes belo...
EP Expo = Career Successor, Relationships (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 189🎙️)
April 08, 2024 12:59 - 1 hour - 171 MBEP EXPO = CAREER SUCCESSOR, RELATIONSHIPS (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 189) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e189 ⚜️ If you missed the live meeting we had on Thursday, April 4th regarding the upcoming first annual EP Expo don’t trip we got it here in this episode. You get a chance to see all that was covered and questions asked and clarified. Don’t miss this career-changing event! A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-p...
Bodyguard/EP Protection Game Talk VOL 4 (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 188🎙️)
April 01, 2024 13:56 - 57 minutes - 135 MBBODYGUARD/EP PROTECTION GAME TALK VOL.4 (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 188) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e188 ⚜️ In this episode I speak with many professionals at the 2024 Close Protection Conference. You get some insight from the perspective of new agents starting their careers in the executive protection industry. A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧 🗣️ Anton Kalaydjian | https://linkedin.com/in/anton-kalaydjian-b6658713 🗣 Anderson Herbert | https://linkedin.com...
Bodyguard/EP Protection Game Talk Vol.3 (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 187🎙️)
March 25, 2024 13:00 - 46 minutes - 108 MBBODYGUARD/EP PROTECTION GAME TALK VOL.3 (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 187) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e187 ⚜️ In this episode I speak with many professionals at the 2024 Close Protection Conference. You get some insight from the perspective of new agents starting their careers in the executive protection industry. A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧 🗣️ Christian West | @danishvikingcw 🗣️ Elliott Loewenstein | @vargr6 🗣️ Steve Schleinitz | @elitesecuritypro 🗣️ Hen...
Bodyguard/EP Protection Game Talk VOL 2 (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 186🎙️)
March 11, 2024 13:00 - 45 minutes - 105 MBBODYGUARD/EP PROTECTION GAME TALK VOL.2 (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 186) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e186 ⚜️ In this episode I speak with many professionals at the 2024 Close Protection Conference. You get some insight from the perspective of new agents starting their careers in the executive protection industry. A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧 🗣️ Thomas Ryan - https://linkedin.com/company/dataconnectors 🗣️ Nadia Daniel - https://linkedin.com/in/nadia-daniel...
How to Become an EP Specialist (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 185🎙️)
March 04, 2024 14:07 - 1 hour - 194 MBHOW TO BECOME AN EP SPECIALIST (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 185) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e185 ⚜️ There has never been a better time to join the private security industry as an executive protection professional. So I have dedicated this episode to how to get started in the bodyguard/executive protection game. This episode revolves around an online meeting we had where we discussed what it takes to become a certified executive protection specialist and how...
Bodyguard/EP Protection Game Talk - (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 184🎙️)
February 19, 2024 18:10 - 42 minutes - 98.2 MBBODYGUARD/EP PROTECTION GAME TALK (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 184) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e184 ⚜️ In this episode I speak with many former students of The League at the 2024 Close Protection Conference. You get some insight from the perspective of new agents starting their careers in the executive protection industry. A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧 💻 https://ips-board.org/cpc2023 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e184 and a...
BTS K9 - Number 1 K9 Protection Asset (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 183🎙️)
February 12, 2024 13:00 - 51 minutes - 72.2 MBBTS K9 DOG TRAINING (EPL SEASON 5 PODCAST 🎙 EP 183) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e183 ⚜️ For this podcast episode we have Byron Beplay @byron_bts_k9 former Ranger and founder of BTS K9 @btsk9_. We discuss executive protection dogs, the role they play, the contributions they bring, how to integrate them into your protection strategy, and much more. A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧 🤜 MORE ABOUT BYRON 🤛 US Army Veteran of 13 years, 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Regi...
Mark Groce - Bodyguard/EP Veteran of the Game (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 182🎙️)
February 05, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBBODYGUARD/EP VETERAN OF THE GAME WITH MARK GROCE (EPL SEASON 5 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 182) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e182 ⚜️ For this podcast episode we have industry veteran Mark Groce @cherubexecutiveservice owner and founder of Cherub Executive Service. We discuss many topics… pls refer to the show notes below for details. A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧 🤜 MORE ABOUT MARK 🤛 Mark Groce, has 20 years of experience in executive protection, counter-terrorism, surve...
Best of EP/BodyGuard Videos 2024 (EPL Season 6 Podcast EPISODE 181🎙️)
January 29, 2024 14:34 - 53 minutes - 75.7 MBBEST OF EP BODYGUARD VIDEOS 2024 (EPL SEASON 6 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 181) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e181 ⚜️ This podcast is a compilation of some of the best episodes of the Executive Protection Lifestyle Podcast! A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧 We have the largest real-world video library of executive protection training content. 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s06-e181, and also you can view all of our Executive Protection Lifestyle podc...
Mykeal Gampon - Bodyguard/EP Career Success - Cheat Codes (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 180🎙️)
January 08, 2024 13:00 - 39 minutes - 90.3 MBBODYGUARD/EP CAREER SUCCESS CHEAT CODES (EPL SEASON 5 PODCAST EP 180) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s05-e180 ⚜️ For this podcast episode we have a special guest… Mykael Tri Gampon @mykaelgampon is a new successful executive protection professional whose career is taking off. We discuss primarily amongst other topics, some cheat codes that lead to success in establishing yourself in the private security industry, and much more. A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧 💻 htt...
Church Protection 2.0 - Church Security Strategies (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 179🎙️)
December 04, 2023 12:57 - 34 minutes - 79.9 MB⚜️ Discover the strategies and tactics to secure your place of worship like a professional with our comprehensive video series. Our methods and systems have been implemented globally, and now you can benefit from our expertise. With today's diverse cultures and societies, it's more important than ever to have a principles-based framework that ensures the safety of your VIPs and congregation. Our online video series offers just that, providing you with the knowledge and skills to protect your...
Byron Rodgers - Social Dynamics of Executive Protection (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 178🎙️)
November 20, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBSOCIAL DYNAMICS IN EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LEAGUE RESULTS (EPL SEASON 5 PODCAST 🎙 EP 178) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s05-e178 ⚜️ I’m dedicating this @executive_protection_lifestyle podcast to the topic I discussed in great depth at the 2021 Executive Protection Summit; the Social Dynamics in Executive Protection. There is a lot of great information to unpack here, it is a must hear 👂🏽 and see 👀. I’m sure every professional protector will learn from this cast! Rem...
Elizabeth Forester - Work Your Way To Greatness (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 177🎙️)
November 06, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 195 MBWORK YOUR WAY TO GREATNESS WITH ELIZABETH FORESTER (EPL SEASON 5 PODCAST 🎙 EP 177) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s05-e177 ⚜️ For this podcast episode we have a special guest… Elizabeth Forester is an A.L.I.V.E Certified Instructor. We discuss amongst other topics, females in the executive protection industry, advice for females getting into the industry, her experience in the industry, and much more. A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧 🤜 MORE ABOUT ELIZABETH 🤛 Liz has...
Becoming a Bodyguard / EP League Results (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 176🎙️)
October 30, 2023 15:28 - 47 minutes - 109 MBBECOMING A BODYGUARD / EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LEAGUE RESULTS (EPL SEASON 5 PODCAST 🎙 EP 176) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s05-e176 ⚜️ I’m dedicating this podcast to showcasing The League’s results. I’ve told our members in the past that there’s a place in this industry for everyone… those who’ve taken me up on the offer, have found their place, and are launching new and exciting careers in the private security industry. Two times a month, I host Zoom meetings for ...
Charles Law - Executive Protection Business & Leadership (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 175🎙️)
October 09, 2023 13:25 - 1 hour - 227 MBBODYGUARD / EXECUTIVE PROTECTION BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP (EPL SEASON 5 PODCAST 🎙️ EP 175) 👉 Enjoy the full podcast at… 🎧 https://bit.ly/epl-podcast-s05-e175 ⚜️ For this podcast I’m genuinely honored to have Charles Law @lawdog213 the founder and CEO of Law Security and Investigations, Inc. From the perspective of a security company owner, we discuss a wide variety of aspects of the executive protection industry, including how to manage client expectations, and much more. A MUST-SEE 👀 OR L...
Becoming a Bodyguard / Executive Protection Agent (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 174🎙️)
August 28, 2023 13:25 - 2 hours - 177 MB⚜️ This episode is a live stream of how to achieve success in the private security field. We cover what gets you hired and keeps you employed. We touch on updating your resume, enhancing your social media game, the importance of letters of recommendation, and much more. I’ve told our members in the past that there’s a place in this industry for everyone… those who’ve taken me up on the offer, have found their place, and are launching new and exciting careers in the private security industry...
Yossi Levy - Physical Protection is No Longer Enough (EPL Season 5 Podcast EP 173)
July 24, 2023 18:10 - 1 hour - 211 MB⚜️ In this episode we have Yossi Levy founder and CEO of Pivot Consulting @pivot.consulting. He served in the Israeli army as an operative and commander and gained proven combat experience in many operations as part of his service duty. He then joined an intelligence unit as a collecting field operative while working in hostile civilian environments. 💻 https://linkedin.com/in/yossi-levy-285b35b8 💻 https://pivot-sec.com Experience the unparalleled opportunity to delve into the world's most ...
BTS K9 Dog Training (EPL Season 5 Podcast EP 172)
July 10, 2023 12:07 - 1 hour - 153 MB⚜️ For this podcast episode we have Byron Beplay @byron_bts_k9 former Ranger and founder of BTS K9 @btsk9_. We discuss his foundation Rescue 22, protection dogs, whether they make good family pets, stories involving dogs rescuing humans, and much more. A MUST-SEE 👀 AND/OR LISTEN! 🎧 🤜 MORE ABOUT BYRON 🤛 US Army Veteran of 13 years, 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Regiment. Byron began his dog training career after he separated from the Army and began working with his service dog. He became a pass...
Are You As Advertised? (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 171🎙️)
July 03, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MB⚜️ This podcast I dedicate to countering the dangerous notion some agents have that: 1️⃣ You don’t need to learn HARD SKILLS to protect your clients. 2️⃣ If you ever need to use HARD SKILLS you did something wrong. In this podcast, I explain why this attitude is wrong, reckless, and dangerous! And I give some real-world scenarios where HARD SKILLS are needed regardless of your opinions, actions, or inactions. Remember executive protection is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle Get the H...
How To Be a Professional Bodyguard/EP Agent (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 170🎙️)
June 19, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 218 MB⚜️ There has never been a better time to join the private security industry as an executive protection professional. So I have dedicated this episode to how to get started in the bodyguard/executive protection game. EP Training Day is the first full-service online curriculum in the executive protection industry. Students retain access to the curriculum through their online learning platform indefinitely. I teach you everything I know about the art of executive protection that I’ve learned ov...
EP Forum / IPSB Getting to Know the Industry 4 (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 169🎙️)
May 22, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 96.2 MB⚜️ At the EP Forum & Close Protection Conference interviewing various executive protection professionals with Constantine Ioannou CEO at Sentinel Security Plus out of Toronto Ontario. We had an amazing time interviewing many different protectors from around the world! Engaging in conversations about what the industry is doing and where they currently were in their careers and training. We are sure you will get amazing value from these private security professionals. We thank them for their ...
EP Career Success, Proven Blueprint (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 168🎙️)
May 15, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 150 MB⚜️ This episode is devoted to The League’s refined and proven blueprint for building a successful career as an executive protection agent. I’ve told our members in the past that there’s a place in this industry for everyone… those who’ve taken me up on the offer, have found their place, and are launching new and exciting careers in the private security industry. Every two weeks I run a Zoom meeting for members to share new opportunities and help us all elevate our skills, strategies, marketi...
Orlando Wilson - Are You Security or Protection (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 167🎙️)
May 08, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 181 MB⚜️ In this ep we have Orlando Wilson @artfulgypzy of Risks Incorporated @risksinc. This episode was exciting because I’ve been following Orlando online for quite some time now, and he’s always made such high-quality and informative content. I’ve been in this game long enough to know real professionals almost instantly and the reason I like his content for the accuracy in real-world application. He is a well-humored down-to-earth individual. There’s much to learn here. 🤜 ABOUT ORLANDO 🤛 A p...
EP Forum / IPSB Getting to Know the Industry 3 (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 166🎙️
May 01, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 74.2 MB⚜️ At the EP Forum & Close Protection Conference interviewing various executive protection professionals with Constantine Ioannou CEO at Sentinel Security Plus out of Toronto Ontario. We had an amazing time interviewing many different protectors from around the world! Engaging in conversations about what the industry is doing and where they currently were in their careers and training. We are sure you will get amazing value from these private security professionals. We thank them for their ...
Will Geddes - International protection OPs (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 165🎙️)
April 17, 2023 12:36 - 1 hour - 166 MB⚜️ Joining me for this podcast is Will Geddes @therealwillgeddes CEO of International Corporate Protection Group and TacticsON. He is one of the world’s most in-demand security specialists and we discuss international kidnapping, ransom handling, and close protection! 🤜 ABOUT WILL 🤛 With over 25 years of experience in the Specialist Security sector, Will has consulted clients across the world on risk and threat-related matters, personally operating within countries across the world. Leadin...
EP Forum / IPSB Getting to Know the Industry 2 (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 164🎙️)
April 03, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 95.4 MB⚜️ This is me at the EP Forum & Close Protection Conference interviewing various executive protection professionals with Constantine Ioannou CEO at Sentinel Security Plus out of Toronto Ontario. It was an amazing time because we were able to interview many different protectors from all over the world! Engaging in conversations about what the industry is doing and where they were at in their careers. You will notice a recurring theme having to do with training and many other topics. This was...
Raul Peralta - Rebuilding Your Career in EP (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 163🎙️)
March 27, 2023 12:28 - 1 hour - 175 MB⚜️ In this episode we have Raul Peralta founder of EP Detail @ep_detail and Vactive @vactive_wear! We linked up to discuss who Raul Peralta is at his core, and how he defines executive protection. We also talked about his gym gear brand Vactive and the direction it’s going in. He gives valuable advice to new agents entering the executive protection industry and the hardest lessons the game has taught him!! This was an AMAZING conversation that everyone in the game can grow from. Remember, i...
Thomas Ryan - The Digital Side of Security (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 162🎙️)
March 13, 2023 14:54 - 1 hour - 207 MB⚜️ In this episode we have Thomas Ryan of Asymmetric Response joining us to discuss a part of security that is often overlooked in the industry and that’s the digital side. In this podcast we discuss… 🎙️ Who he is behind his core. 🎙️ Safety protocols for civilians. 🎙️ What can hackers do with a phone number? 🎙️ Internet safety: How to protect yourself. 🎙️ And much more!! 🔴 ABOUT TOM With over two decades of experience in cyber and physical security, Thomas Ryan is a highly accomplished and ...
Todd Fox - Executive Protection Jedi (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 161🎙️)
March 06, 2023 15:57 - 1 hour - 185 MB⚜️ In this episode we have Todd Fox of Close Protection Corps @tourtraining joining us to discuss the following: 🎙️ What he learned the most from “fighting in a cage”. 🎙️ Some of his tactics to stay in the game. 🎙️ His experience with protecting celebrities and touring. 🎙️ Who he is behind his core. 🎙️ And much more!! ⭕ ABOUT TODD Todd Fox is the Founder and Managing Director of the Close Protection Corps, a firm that works with celebrities, dignitaries, and C-suite executives. The company ...
EP Forum / IPSB Getting to Know the Industry (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 160🎙️)
February 27, 2023 14:42 - 49 minutes - 118 MB⚜️ This is me at the EP Forum & Close Protection Conference interviewing various executive protection professionals with Constantine Ioannou CEO at Sentinel Security Plus out of Toronto Ontario. It was an amazing time because we were able to interview many different protectors from all over the world! Engaging in conversations about what the industry is doing and where they were at in their careers. You will notice a certain theme comes up having to do with training and many other topics. T...
Jake Owen - Find Your Path (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 159🎙️)
February 20, 2023 16:36 - 1 hour - 167 MB⚜️ 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. ⭕ ...
Executive Protection Success Fast Track (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 158🎙️)
February 13, 2023 15:49 - 29 minutes - 68.9 MB⚜️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 relations...
BUBU / ALI - The Service Of Protection (EPL Season 5 Podcast EPISODE 157🎙️)
January 30, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 183 MB⚜️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 ...
Byron Rodgers / Rick Sweeney - Security Driving (EPL Season 5 Podcast EP156🎙️)
January 16, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutes - 49.6 MB⚜️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 t...
Matthew Thomas - Border War / Cartel Expansion (EPL Season 4 Podcast 🎙️)
January 02, 2023 18:06 - 1 hour - 151 MB⚜️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 ...
Executive Protection Brotherhood (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP155🎙️)
December 26, 2022 17:56 - 1 hour - 142 MB⚜️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 y...
Dean Stott - Extractions, Private Security & Relationships(EPL Season 4 Podcast EP154🎙️)
December 19, 2022 18:02 - 1 hour - 176 MBEXTRACTIONS, 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 RELENTLE...
Jaeger - Low Signature Resource Center(EPL Season 4 Podcast EP153 🎙️)
December 12, 2022 18:19 - 40 minutes - 93.9 MB⚜️ 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...
Executive Protection Networking Tactics (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP152 🎙️)
December 03, 2022 15:50 - 38 minutes - 88.7 MB👊🏽💥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 ever...
Becoming an Executive Protection Agent (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP151 🎙️)
November 28, 2022 16:22 - 46 minutes - 106 MB👊🏽💥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. ...
Executive Protection Hard Skills To Learn (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP150 🎙️)
November 21, 2022 15:33 - 54 minutes - 124 MB👊🏽💥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 I...
Byron Rodgers/Rick Sweeney - Working Solo (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP149 🎙️)
November 07, 2022 20:04 - 1 hour - 241 MB👊🏽💥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 to...
Joshua Reeve/Ryan Tindall - Australian (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP148 🎙️)
October 31, 2022 16:55 - 1 hour - 213 MB👊🏽💥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 ...
Rachel Rugato - A Woman In The Field [Part 2] (EPL Season 4 Podcast EP147 🎙️)
October 24, 2022 15:09 - 1 hour - 215 MB⚜️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 f...
Kevin Ross - Mindset of a Champion (EPL Season 4 Podcast 🎙️)
October 17, 2022 15:09 - 1 hour - 169 MB⚜️⚜️⚜️ 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...