The Fearless Mindset

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...

IF YOU TRAIN RIGHT, YOU FIGHT RIGHT This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the third part of our conversation with Enrique "Ric" Prado , Air Force paratrooper, CIA senior operations officer, and bestselling author of Black Ops . Ric shares a wild story of encountering the New People's Army, a terrorist group in the Philippines, and their infamous "Sparrows" who disappear after making hits...

This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the second part of our conversation with Ric Peregrino , a former Marine, police officer, Blackwater executive, and current Managing Director of GBS International Strategic Consultants. Ric highlights the importance of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and how they aim to protect these entities. He also talks about border police and local law enf...

In this episode, Mark features Anton Kalaydjian , Founder and CEO of Guardian Professional Security. He starts off by talking about the premium that advanced medical training provides to agents. Anton also shares their very close call to bankruptcy due to the pandemic and their recent revival to an all-time high. Anton predicts that the near future will be very good for the EP industry with securi...

THE BEAUTY OF A COVERT OPS AGENCY This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the second part of our conversation with Enrique "Ric" Prado , Air Force paratrooper, CIA senior operations officer, and bestselling author of Black Ops .  He talks about the current situation with the Ukraine-Russian War and what it could look like in the next few years. Ric also shares his insights on the importanc...

In this episode, Mark features Ric Peregrino , a former Marine, police officer, Blackwater executive, and current Managing Director of GBS International Strategic Consultants. Today, Ric gives an inside look into the early days of Blackwater and the unique set of skills he was able to bring to the table. He shares the inner workings of the training and vetting processes they had in the early days,...

Mark welcomes back Aaron for the last part of their conversation. In this episode, Aaron drills down the importance of taking classes and taking any job if only to open more doors in the future. He discusses the pros and cons of RST and going on tour, and raises awareness on the sensitivity of certain industries to guns and even terminologies like "active shooter." We talk about the possibilities...

In this episode, Mark features Anton Kalaydjian , Founder and CEO of Guardian Professional Security. He shares his roots as an investment broker and the circumstances that would lead him to the EP industry. He comments on the explosion of EP today and how the good always comes with the bad.  Anton talks about the value of work ethic and how easy it is to fall for the flash, especially in this indu...

Aaron returns for Round 3 with Mark. In this episode, Aaron talks about how he handles accounts that are too big for him to handle. For the military folks looking to enter EP, Aaron gives tips on how to network and get a baseline education to enter the industry. He also shares some practical tips like what to do if you end up on a private plane with a VIP client and the bright near future he sees...

STORIES OF A WAR HERO This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the first part of our conversation with Enrique "Ric" Prado , Air Force paratrooper, CIA senior operations officer, and bestselling author of Black Ops .  He shares war stories, from the behind-the-scenes work of the CIA to the patriotism of Blackwater in defending our allies. He talks about Black Ops as a challenge to how mains...

OLD-SCHOOL ASSESSMENT MEETS MODERN CHALLENGES Aaron is back with Mark in Round 2. In this episode, Aaron stresses the importance of both hard and soft skills in the ever-changing landscape of the industry. The hard skills from your enforcement or military experience are great, but today, it is very important to have soft skills such as written and verbal communication, and customer service. Find o...

OLD-SCHOOL ASSESSMENT MEETS MODERN CHALLENGES This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the first part of our conversation with Aaron Mauldin, Owner of Katalyst Training Group and KTG Consulting. Aaron dives into his expertise in training management and executive protection and how he assesses and optimizes his clients' protection programs. He also shares his real-world experiences on how he...

RETURN TO PRAYER EVEN IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE IN GOD This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast features Chris Decker, the Founder, and CEO of Salescast. The key to moving on is forgiveness. Chris gets vulnerable about his traumatic childhood and how this led to several addictions he struggled with for most of his life. He then shares the power of forgiveness and faith in showing him the path that...

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE, IT JUST HASN'T BEEN DONE YET This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the last part of our conversation with Dean Stott, a Tier 1 special forces soldier, adventurer, world-record breaker, and author of Relentless. Dean talks about the situation in Ukraine and his own experiences with security in places like Mogadishu. He digs into how war is a business and how the sec...

SECURE BOTH NATIONAL AND CLIENT INTERESTS This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the second part of our conversation with Dean Stott, a Tier 1 special forces soldier, adventurer, world-record breaker, and author of Relentless. Dean shares his determination to join the elite Special Boat Service and the sheer differences between what people see in the movies and in real life. He also expla...