The Fearless Mindset

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...

A UNIQUE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN A SOLDIER AND A PRINCE This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the first part of our conversation with Dean Stott, a tier-one special forces soldier, adventurer, world-record breaker, and author of Relentless. He shares how intelligence-led security does not rely on weapons at all and what western security companies can learn from this. He also talks about his g...

DON’T MIND THE CAMERA, FOCUS ON BEING PRESENT MENTALLY  In this episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast, Chris Decker comes on the show to speak with your host Mark Ledlow on how he prepares for high-profile guests, including Frank Mir and Dean Stott, author of Relentless. Mark talks about finding his role in his podcast and how being present in the conversation is the secret to a successful show....

KEEP LEARNING, AND NEVER STOP BEING A STUDENT These are Krag Redinger’s parting words for the younger generation. Krag is a co-founder at Global Secure 3, and a friend and client of Mark, who just recently passed away so suddenly. This episode is a tribute to Krag where he shares his story and experience in the protection industry, such as the importance of threat assessment, challenges today, and...

DON'T KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT Atty. Michael Brewer, Criminal Justice Attorney, President, and CEO of the Brewer Law Firm, is the first-ever attorney in the show. In today's episode of The Fearless Mindset, we continue the conversation on his experience and insights around providing legal advice for celebrities and crime in the country in general.   HIGHLIGHTS On assisting in Madonna's and other celeb...

THE ATTORNEY IS IN Atty. Michael Brewer, Criminal Justice Attorney, President, and CEO of the Brewer Law Firm, is the first-ever attorney in the show, and he will be sharing his story and experience with high-profile cases with celebrities, and some of his insights on crime in the country. Tune in and learn more in this latest episode of The Fearless Mindset.   HIGHLIGHTS Michael Brewer: Attorney...

BEING POSITIVE IN BAD TIMES, THRIVING IN CHAOS, FINDING COMFORT IN DOGS These are just some of the things we can learn from our guest today, James “JJ” Boone. JJ is a private military contractor, a culture coach, and a teammate in Fullspectrum Warrior. JJ Shares his personal account of the situation in Ukraine and some of his own bag of golden nuggets, only here in the latest episode of The Fearle...

It’s the 3rd and final installment with Timothy Harry, the leader of Severance Security, in this episode of The Fearless Mindset. In this series finale with Tim, we will be learning about what it takes to be successful, stepping out, persistence against haters, and his other tips regarding business. Tune in and find out what is Tim’s final advice for everyone.   HIGHLIGHTS What it takes to be succ...

IT’S WAY MORE THAN STEM CELLS. In this episode of The Fearless Mindset podcast, Mark goes Round 2 with Eric Stoffers, CEO and Founder of BioXcellerator to talk more about Cellular Therapy. In this second installment of the interview, Eric clarifies that Cellular Therapy is not just about stem cells, and more! HIGHLIGHTS The BioXcellerator roster Why Colombia is a great place to work. What happens...

It’s Part 2 with Severance Security Leader, Timothy Harry! Join Tim with Mark as they talk about the different aspects of business that he learned the hard way. Tune in today and learn more about this fearless ride that Tim took in engaging in business, only here in the latest episode of The Fearless Mindset. HIGHLIGHTS Handling expenses and keeping the lights on Knowing and understanding the numb...

REVOLUTIONARY This is how we would describe the kind of treatments that the team at BioXcellerator provides to its patients, given that it is indeed in such high-level science but unfortunately not allowed in the US. Join Mark and BioXcellerator CEO and Founder, Eric Stoffers, as they discuss the benefits and wonders of stem cell treatments in this latest episode of The Fearless Mindset podcast. H...

TO SERVE THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED This is the direction of Timothy Harry, the leader of Severance Security Services. Mark welcomes Tim as he will be sharing his life story of finding a greater calling in the form of service to the vets. Tune in and be inspired by Tim’s story and learn more about the hardships of running a business and how to survive it, only here in the Fearless Mindset podcast. HIGH...