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This chapter explores the geopolitical tensions between China and the West while highlighting the relevance of espionage tactics in business. The speaker, an ex-CIA officer, shares how intelligence skills can enhance negotiation strategies and foster strong client relationships.

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War, economic crises, and societal meltdown: how to be prepared to face the coming geopolitical threats like a CIA spy

Mike Baker is a former CIA covert operations officer and security expert, and host of The President's Daily Brief podcast. He is also the co-founder and CEO of the global intelligence and security firm, Portman Square Group.

In this conversation, Mike and Steven discuss topics such as, the technology that the CIA keeps secret, the different CIA hacks to master the art of persuasion, the biggest threats facing the world, and how China uses TikTok to influence the West.

00:00 Intro

02:15 Who Is Mike Baker?

02:46 What Is The CIA?

04:18 Did Mike Spend A Lot Of Time Overseas For The CIA?

04:32 What Was Mike's Day-To-Day Like At The CIA?

08:28 How Does Mike Convince Someone To Become A Spy?

13:13 How Mike Recruits A Source

19:49 What Do They Train You To Be Good At In The CIA?

21:47 Why Did Mike Leave The CIA?

22:20 Mike's Transition To Becoming A Spy For Companies

24:22 Did Mike Ever Go Undercover?

25:19 Is Mike's Job Dangerous?