#36 After Dark - The Business of Executive Protection & Life Lessons with Devon Taggart

Sep 30, 2022

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In this episode, I sat down with Devon Taggart, he is an executive at Crisis24. Devon gives insight into the business of one of the fastest growing industries in the world, Executive Protection (EP). We trade stories of being young, creating the life you want & lessons we've learned along the way. Taggart shares insight into the journey of working your way up in the industry and challenges most people face: relationships, friendship & lack of time with family. You will learn tactics people working in EP must master to move up the ranks along with the mistakes new hires make that you can learn from in your everyday life. Stay tuned for some specific stories Devon shares that could have gone real bad. If you've ever thought about entering the EP industry or want an insight look at what the day-to-day looks like - this episode is for you!

Chapters:

00:00 Welcoming Devon To The Show
02:00 Devon's Background & Work History
05:43 Finding Work In Executive Protection
06:48 Creating A Life on Your Own
10:41 Life Working In Executive Protection
15:21 Leadership In Executive Protection & Building Young Talent
22:28 The Hard Skills Needed In The Industry
29:35 Implementing Training Programs
37:10 The Path To Getting Results In Business & Life
44:10 Secrets That Make Great Instructors & Leaders
49:08 Technology & Hacks To Get Ahead In EP
56:36 Firearms Instructors & Social Media
1:07:49 Private vs. Corporate Protection
1:20:40 The Old Boys Club
1:30:10 Stories That Could Have Gone Real Bad
1:38:51 Executive Protection vs. Bodyguard
1:45:40 Executive Protection Skills, Strategy & Best Practices
2:02:35 Best Places To Go To Get Started In EP

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