The Fearless Mindset

EP is about protecting and saving lives, not just shooting guns. Dr. Michael Guirguis is a medical doctor, the Chief Medical Officer of Raven Medical Support Group, and an EP Specialist at Patriot Global for Crisis24. As a medical professional, Mike has seen how precious life is firsthand and how quickly it can get taken away. He shares how he strives to always be in the present rather than get ca...

Bad guys will keep doing bad things. Thomas Crawford is an Air Force veteran and Founder of Crawford Security Consulting. To remain safe, Thomas emphasizes the need for training, both individual and group training. He gives tips on de-escalation, situational awareness, and recognizing potential signs of danger. While the belief in spirituality and evil may be subjective, the reality of mass shooti...

Achieve your dreams through hard work, dedication, and motivation. Jack Carr is a former Navy SEAL who has transitioned over to the world of creative writing. He is known for his thriller novels, with the latest one called The Terminal List being adapted into its own TV show. Jack talks about how he prepared for this new role his entire life. He grew up in the 80s getting inspired by the books he...

Making a hit TV show is just like a military operation. Take it from Jack Carr , former Navy SEAL and author of the thriller-turned-TV show The Terminal List , who talks about his journey from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan to becoming a Hollywood insider. Hear the story of his passion, determination, and mission on this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Knowledge is one thing, but delivery is another. Thomas Crawford is an Air Force veteran and Founder of Crawford Security Consulting. His journey started in the Air Force as a unit trainer, a role he excelled at, and he even got a plaque for his dedication to adding character to many boring training sessions.  Thomas zeroes in on authenticity in training and how knowledge is one thing, but the del...

A BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, PODCAST HOST, AND A FORMER NAVY SEAL SNIPER, JACK CARR IS A TOTAL BADASS Watch out for our next episode, as we bring you the New York Times best-selling author of The Terminal List , True Believer , and Savage Son , and the host of Danger Close , Jack Carr . Jack will be joining us soon to share his true-to-life, straight-to-the-point, and unapologetic insights. So stay tune...

Build relationship capital with every job. Yousef Badou, a former Marine infantryman, a leading expert in the areas of situational awareness and behavioral analysis, and Founder of Emergence explains that EP is not about going in hot with guns ablaze.  It is, as a matter of fact, more customer service than anything. EP agents are valued not simply for their defensive skills, but also their stealth...

Tensions are escalating all over the world. Yousef Badou, a former Marine infantryman, a leading expert in the areas of situational awareness and behavioral analysis, and Founder of Emergence come on the show to comment on geopolitical tensions happening in the world today. He gives his observations on the state of the country, from banks closing to mass shootings to America's foreign policy, and...

Corporate clients do NOT like guns. Renee shares how she carries knowing that corporate clients dislike firearms. Especially, when flying Renee is very conscious about hiding her gun and utilizing other products like a bulletproof purse that can double as a shield. Renee talks about demoing this product at SHOT Show and creating awareness that such a product exists. On the topic of flying, Renee s...

This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the last part of our conversation with Miranda Coppoolse , Behavior Analyst and Security Risk Advisor at MC Global Security Consulting. Miranda talks about the security risks of posting on social media and how unprofessional online behavior can make you lose clients and credibility. GOLDEN NUGGETS Remember the NDA and do not post on social media - Mi...

A good work ethic is a good business. Renee and Mark talk about creating a name for yourself in EP through consistently good work. They look at the generations today in EP and see how involved they are on social media, as well as a certain level of entitlement that would have been inconceivable before. Renee shares how she uses social media for fun and business and represents brands she truly feel...

Finding business today is difficult but it is not impossible. In this episode, Mark speaks with Ron Worman, Founder of The Sage Group and Managing Director of The Great Conversation. Ron talks about what you can do to find clients who want to work with you and provides actionable tips you can apply today. He emphasizes that data is gold and that the EP industry will look drastically different 5 ye...

This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the second part of our conversation with Miranda Coppoolse , Behavior Analyst and Security Risk Advisor at MC Global Security Consulting. Talking to kids with trauma is more like an interrogation of how things operate today. Miranda shares how she created a forensic program that helps organizations interview kids in a non-threatening and emphatic way...

Change is here and security has to change with it. In this episode, Mark speaks with Ron Worman, Founder of The Sage Group and Managing Director of The Great Conversation. Ron talks about how the security industry is ripe for reinvention.  With AI shaking things up on a fundamental level, security leaders must adapt to this reality and let go of outdated methods. Aside from a mindset focused on in...

A clean reputation is everything in EP. Renee starts by sharing the challenges and successes she's had with social media and how LinkedIn has been a game-changer in educating others and increasing her reach. She also talks about the need to cross-pollinate and exercise teamwork in the EP. Renee gives other women in EP advice on how to survive and thrive in this male-dominated industry. As for Rene...

Create a quality product and the market will accept it. As 5.11 Tactical celebrates its 20th anniversary, Francisco shares how they constantly spearhead innovation, from securing patents to diversifying their product line to cater to regular consumers. But behind their success, Francisco shares how he feared for the business since the market was racing to the price floor. Add to that the explosion...

This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the second part of our conversation with Gina London , the CEO of Language of Leadership and a sought-after author, columnist, and TEDx speaker. Today, Gina discusses why communication is the most important skill in the digital age. She also touches on the so-called work-life balance and how this is an illusion. Instead, Gina suggests movement to bal...

This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the last part of our conversation with Heidi Chance , a retired Phoenix Police Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Detective and Presenter on child sex trafficking and exploitation at the National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC).  Today, Heidi brings to light the realities behind grooming, online sex trafficking, and how money is the m...

Leaders must know the WHY behind the businesses that they run. In this episode, Mark speaks with Ron Worman, Founder of The Sage Group and Managing Director of The Great Conversation. He shares how he started The Great Conversation meeting with servant leaders and his mission to help others figure out their why. Mark and Ron discuss the current work environment, from the worrisome inflation we are...

This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the first part of our conversation with Miranda Coppoolse , Behavior Analyst and Security Risk Advisor at MC Global Security Consulting. In a perfect world, people simply won't need protection. Unfortunately, human trafficking is something to watch out for regardless if you're rich or poor. Miranda talks about how she works with different organizatio...

Leading a company with over a thousand employees is one thing, leading them all to work cohesively to success is the true challenge.  In this episode, Mark welcomes Francisco Javier Morales, CEO and Co-Founder of none other than 5.11 Tactical. We are changing it up a bit with our discussion today as Francisco talks about how 5.11 became the brand it is today, how he continued operating and ensured...

This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the first part of our conversation with Gina London , the CEO of Language of Leadership and a sought-after author, columnist, and TEDx speaker. Communication is both an art and a skill that is applicable in every single industry out there. With the pandemic, a culture of the transaction started to permeate our relationships. Gina observes that what w...

PASS OR FAIL, THERE IS NO IN BETWEEN This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast features Mark Ledlow, Frank Mir, and Ron Owens, the visionaries behind the executive protection training academy Ronin Training Systems. They offer a stringent pass/fail course that empowers qualified Ronins with real-life skills that save lives and break bones. Ron's background in the Army ingrained in him the value...

This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the first part of our conversation with Heidi Chance , a retired Phoenix Police Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Detective and Presenter on child sex trafficking and exploitation at the National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC).  Today, she brings to light the realities of human trafficking, especially with the revelation that the Su...

This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the third part of our conversation with Ric Peregrino , a former Marine, police officer, Blackwater executive, and current Managing Director of GBS International Strategic Consultants. Any kind of operator in the EP scene benefits from having and offering a wider variety of skills. Ric suggests diversity so you can bid for more roles and look at secu...