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EXECUTIVE PROTECTION LIFESTYLE

The 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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Latest Episodes:

Season III EP 117: Elijah Shaw's Contribution Sep 01, 2021

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It’s been an honor having these conversations with Elijah Shaw and they are always good. Our original conversation in Season One called “Own Your Space“ (https://www.byronrodgersmotivation.com/own-your-space-elijah-shaw-podcast-episode-6/) has gone down in history as one of the best episodes of that season so check that out. By now you know who Elijah Shaw is and hopefully, you’ve been following along because he is and has been making large contributions to the Executive Protection Industry for years now. He has not only been operating at the top of the game with regards to multiple client demographics but he has also been developing educational products to help us all elevate our game as an industry as well. Anyone who is having success and is willing to share how they are having that success or that progress is someone I respect and that’s exactly what Elijah has been doing. Between his book - "Celebrity Protection in Touring", the creation of his executive protection app called the Protector app and the co-authorship with Mr. Dale June on the fourth edition of an introduction to executive protection, Elijah Shaw is doing more than enough to contribute in ways that will leave a legacy of a man working to improve the game we all love. Mr. Dale June and Elijah Shaw have now released the fourth edition of the legendary book, "Introduction To Executive Protection". For me personally, this is exciting as I remember the first edition of this book being handed to me by a mentor when I first started in this space. If you’re serious about Executive Protection you will give this one a solid read not only because it comes from two living legends but also because of the impact the first three additions have already had on the game. If you don’t know about Mr. Dale June through this book already then do your homework and stay tuned because I have a conversation with him coming up shortly. The Protector app is another project Elijah has launched which has had such an amazing impact on our industry. If you’re looking for a place that has consolidated many of the resources you will need out in the field and join it to the digital community of protectors then you need to check this one out. These days being in the right place with the right crowd digitally is becoming more and more important for protectors in this game. Protector by nature and by trade Byron For more, visit https://www.theprotectorapp.com/ https://amzn.to/2V7hbGC https://www.instagram.com/iconglobalep/ https://www.instagram.com/sunsear/

Season III EP 116: Kindness Counts Aug 09, 2021

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In the executive protection game, you run into professionals of all types. Some are just pretending to know what they are doing, some truly believe they know what they are doing but they are making things worse, yet some are extremely tactically proficient yet are missing one key ingredient that makes them effective on many levels… Mehdi is one of those rare professionals who have the personality, experience, and pedigree to truly do this job in a way that’s beneficial for all parties involved. When I say that he executes his duties with excellence for his clients, principals, stakeholders, and even those who find themselves on the wrong side of the protection detail. If you ask me the ability to do this effectively is truly the mark of a high-level professional in this game. If you can do your job in this way absolutely everybody wins and everyone wins long-term. This is the art of controlling turbulent and sometimes violent outcomes with a soft hand and the art of keeping a velvet glove over your iron fist as we’ve said before executive protection is a thinking man’s game and Mehdi has had experience with rock stars, pop stars and most every client demographic at the top of this game… Beyond all of this, he is genuinely a very amazing person who values treating others with the utmost endless of respect and dignity which counter-intuitively is truly what makes him a powerhouse in this industry. Listen close and learn the art of dominance and doing no harm. This interview is truly special so don’t miss it because there truly is something in here for everyone. Protector by nature and by trade Byron

Season III EP 115: EP ACCESS Jul 12, 2021

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Christian West is a living legend in the executive protection industry. As the CEO of one of the largest and most well-known executive protection companies in the game and the author of many different books and publications in the executive protection space, his career has been extremely impactful! Well ladies and gentlemen he is doing it once again with a new website and platform designed to bring educational products digitally to the industry on an international level. His new endeavor call EP Access is something new, different and something I believe will revolutionize the way, we as professionals evolve our skills during the course of our careers. Like any smart professional he’s not doing this alone but he has with him a cadre of elite professionals teaching different modules and making products available that will contribute to the success of us all. It’s an honor to be connected with him and it’s truly humbling to be a conduit to bring something that I’m sure will do so much good to my fellow professional protectors. This episode will give you the background on the product, his mission and a nice walk-through of the back office of EP Access. There’s so much in here for everyone, sit back and enjoy. If you haven’t noticed already, I’ve placed links down below for you to sign up and join forces with us I’m so excited to share all of our successes as we make the industry a better place for ourselves, our principles, clients as well as stakeholders. Protector by nature and by trade Byron EP Access - How To Become An EP AGENT https://www.epaccess.com/a/2147491002/RQTGrjgf EP Access - The Art Of Networking For EP AGENTS https://www.epaccess.com/a/2147490998/RQTGrjgf EP Access - Executive Security Driver: Security Awareness By Pablo Ortiz-Monasterio https://www.epaccess.com/a/2147491000/RQTGrjgf EP Access - Executive Security Driver Bundle https://www.epaccess.com/a/2147490997/RQTGrjgf EP Access - Executive Security Driver: Understanding The Vehicle By Pablo Ortiz-Monasterio https://www.epaccess.com/a/2147491001/RQTGrjgf EP Access - Executive Security Driver: Customer Service By Aaron Mauldin https://www.epaccess.com/a/2147490999/RQTGrjgf EP Access - Executive Protection Advances: Masterclass by Christian West https://www.epaccess.com/a/2147490391/RQTGrjgf

Season III EP 110: Earn Your Spot Jul 05, 2021

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Dr. Mary Beth is a rare breed… as I did my research before doing this episode she’s one of the most respected females I’ve discovered in our industry. Mentors of mine have referred to her as a mentor which means a lot to me so this interview was quite an honor. Her career has been extremely impressive moving through time with the Secret Service as a special agent, military forces and even PMC work. She’s the only woman ever to protect a foreign president outside of the US, she’s operated in theaters such as Peru and Haiti. She has operated as a VIP Protection Instructor for the US State Department-sponsored Anti-terrorism Assistance Program (ATA), and as the US Security Advisor to the Minister of Defense and the Vice President of Colombia. She has earned her doctorate, and with a background in Forensic and Clinical psychology, she spent the past 20 years split between practicing psychology as a therapist and serving as an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department at the George Washington University where she teaches Abnormal Psychology and the Psychology of Crime and Violence. She also regularly facilitates mental health trainings and continues to consult in the fields of Forensic and Clinical Psychology. She’s written an amazing book about her story called “The Protector“. All in all I think she is such a fantastic example of what one woman can do if she’s truly willing to apply herself… I know there are so many amazing women out there serving in many different fields and I hope they will also be brought into the limelight because we both know men and women need good role models these days. Dr. Mary Beth Janke is one of those amazing role models. A lot of her work has to do with helping women gain the self-esteem they need in order to achieve their dreams. This is an amazing episode with so much to offer both men and women in many areas and especially those of us who are professional protectors… ENJOY! Learn more here: https://drmarybeth.com/about-dr-mary-beth/ Protector by nature and by trade Byron

Season III EP 114: EPL Canada (Expansion, Elevation, Empowerment) Jun 21, 2021

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Executive Protection Lifestyle is a brand dedicated to educating professional protectors. I started this brand with the mission to educate and contribute to a higher quality executive protection agent on the ground in order to restore honor and respect to our vocation. So far it’s been such an amazing and interesting journey building this brand and now I’m honored with the opportunity to continue expanding this work and contributing to our industry in a number of different ways. Constantine and Michael are too amazing men that run a top-shelf shop call Sentinel Security in Toronto, Canada. We’ve been in a working relationship for the last few years and they were on the podcast in the beginning episode (https://byronrodgersmotivation.com/episode-11-sentinel-security-podcast/) everything they do is done with the spirit of excellence, professionalism and focus. These gentlemen have a heart for training, our industry, and the lifestyle. Therefore it is an honor and a privilege to join forces with them and to add a Canadian chapter to the EPL brand. What this means simply is that you guys will enjoy more high-quality content and training opportunities out of this brand and up in Canada as a result. As we continue to change and elevate our industry, I will be looking for more and more brand partners around the world in order to help raise the bar, impact, and improve the lives of agents on the ground everywhere. If that sounds like something you and yours would be interested in, please feel free to reach out to me directly. Who better to impact the local security scene but the guys who are plugged into that geographical area. Sentinel security it’s a juggernaut in Toronto and it’s an honor to join forces with Michael, Constantine, and their entire family. We’ve got so much more good stuff coming down range ladies and gentlemen, enjoy! Protector by nature and by trade Byron For more, visit https://www.sentinelsecurityplus.com/

Season III EP 113: No Limits Jun 14, 2021

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JayR is definitely a special breed and I don’t say that lightly. He is a classic example of a man who has survived so many things and has come from such dark places that he is determined never to forget where he has come from and never to forget what he has been brought through. Any man that is willing to sacrifice public opinion, hold up under social pressure and pass on things others would jump on just to maintain his authenticity has my respect. His background is very impressive as a man who is trained overseas with very high-level cadres as well as spent time in the US fighting forces as an army ranger amongst other things. Now he runs his own private security shop based in Florida called The Rat Pack that spans not just coast to coast but also internationally. To me, it’s always amazing to see what one man can do if he endeavors to be his best, try his best and give his best to the world. JayR is a prime example and living, breathing proof of the reality that no matter where you come from and what you’ve been through you can still win if you are dedicated to becoming a better version of yourself, working hard, and offering the world some thing they truly can’t resist. He and I both share a passion for pushing that message forward to our cultures, our industry, and any demographic that’s willing to fight that personal fight against weaker versions of themselves. I believe this podcast will blow your mind and there’s definitely something in here for everyone… ENJOY

Season 3 Episode 111: Leadership Jun 07, 2021

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Mac is a private security professional with decades of experience managing operations in a number of different international markets and theaters. He’s appeared on many huge publications such as USA Today, New York Times, and BBC as a foremost expert within the game on a number of different topics. He has done quite a bit of work with an amazing team on an international level for major companies and his name has become highly recognized in our industry as a result. When it comes to protecting structures, venues, facilities, hotels, and infrastructures, he is a foremost expert on protection. I’ve had some pretty amazing experiences with my South African Israelis, they seem to be a different breed. Nonetheless, I’m honored to have a relationship with this man because not only is he the real deal and operating at the highest levels of our game but he also is an amazing human. Very helpful, very giving, very truthful, and ultimately very respectable. Recently he has struck out to build his own shop called the AHNA Group and I have no doubt that it will render the highest quality work product with regards to the deliverables they’ve chosen. Mac is also one of the featured experts within the executive protection specialist MASTERS class I’m rolling out and you will gain more value from him concerning risk assessments there also. In this episode, we talk about his career, how to build yours from the ground up, and a lot of specifics concerning leadership itself. As we know our industry definitely needs more guidance when it comes to middle management. There is something in this episode for everyone as always… ENJOY! Protector by nature and by trade Byron

Season 3 Episode 112: Armored Transport Attack Jun 07, 2021

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I was especially excited to do this episode with Leo. I can tell from the real-world action video of him being ambushed by AK 47 wielding thieves on the freeway that he was the real deal. You could see him work the equation in front of him in a way that only a man who’s been there before and had superior training could. In this episode, Leo takes us through a blow-by-blow tactical review of an incident where he was conducting security operations on precious cargo and there was an attempted armed robbery. This is a beautiful episode where reality gets to bisect with the conversations we generally have. I learned so much from Leo walking me through this real-world violent encounter. Leo is the real deal and it’s an honor to learn from him but more importantly, I hope that more people train with him down in South Africa because experience is the ultimate teacher, and learning from someone who has that is invaluable. Leo comes across as a very intelligent, humble, and passionate individual when it comes to private security and training. I genuinely believe that all of the good guys were blessed to have him behind the wheel on the day of that attack. There is so much in this episode for everyone, sit back and enjoy. Protector by nature and by trade Byron

Season 3 Episode 109: Risk Based Security Services May 03, 2021

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When it comes to executive protection professionals Ivor Terret is not just one of the best but one of the most intelligent individuals I've come across. It’s not just my opinion but if you follow him you’ll see that he has spoken on a number of extremely reputable stages within our industry and that most if not all of the high-end events that are some time or another. He is a bona fide industry leader who is a genuine man of peace and I always admire his aim to simply be a good person, which always shines through when I interact with him. He doesn’t overcomplicate things to sound more intelligent but rather he talks about simple principles and tactics that make all the difference, period. As a person, I truly respect this man and as a professional, I can see why he is revered by so many. I’m honored to have him as a subject matter expert within our executive protection masters class curriculums and every time we interact I feel like I’ve truly gained something through our conversations. There’s so much in this episode and truly once again something for everyone. Enjoy! Protector by nature and by trade Byron

Season 3 Episode 108: Digital Protection Apr 26, 2021

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Erich Schmidt is a good friend who I’ve known for many years. We’ve seen each other evolve in different directions of the protection game for well over a decade now and it’s always an honor when we get to work together. This is the second episode I’m doing with him and you can find the first one in season one (https://byronrodgersmotivation.com/episode-35-cyber-security-how-much-can-cyber-threats-truly-impact-your-life/). These days Erich is a specialist who understands how to leverage technology for protection. He’s worked for local agencies all up and down the spectrum from the top of the game to those in between in order to rescue and protect good people. As the digital age continues to gain momentum, there are certain disciplines that we all must begin to consider if we are to keep ourselves safe. The reason for this episode is to help us understand how we can better protect ourselves, our loved ones and our clients from predators that lurk all around us in the cyber realm of this reality. These topics are not to be taken lightly as they have to do with ways that innocent people are victimized many times every single day. Erich is a man with an exemplary character who’s been behind the scenes fighting a silent battle that many people don’t even know exists, it is a thankless job and for that, it is even more commendable. There is so much in this episode for everyone... ENJOY! For More Info, visit https://www.erichschmidt.com/ Instagram and Twitter: @dfir_erich LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erich-schmidt Protector by nature and by trade Byron

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