Mark Ledlow engages in a candid conversation with security industry veteran Jerry Heying. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities within the security and executive protection industry. From the impact of COVID-19 on business operations to the rise in litigation and insurance challenges, Jerry shares his wealth of experience and provides invaluable insights for both aspiring and seasoned professionals in the field. The discussion delves into the evolving nature of executive protection, the importance of protective intelligence, and the need for adaptability in an ever-changing world

Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Adversity in business: Jerry shares his experiences navigating challenges such as the impact of COVID-19 on the security industry, insurance complications, and the rise in frivolous lawsuits.
• The importance of protective intelligence: Mark and Jerry discuss the critical role of analysts in deciphering information and mitigating potential threats to clients.
• Investing for the future: Jerry emphasizes the significance of financial planning and diversification for security professionals, encouraging them to consider long-term sustainability beyond their active field years.
• Sociopolitical climate: The conversation touches upon the current societal unrest and its implications for security professionals, highlighting the need for adaptability and preparedness in uncertain times.

QUOTES

• "I'm passionate about the security and executive protection. And I want to see people succeed."
• "In the security industry, you either have order or you have disorder. You can't have both."
• "It's critical for protectors to provide intelligence-based protection, meaning, where are the real threats, and what intelligence is documenting that."
• "Those people that are independent contractors, they're living large because they're getting, we're a gross one. You have to put money aside to pay your self-employment tax."

Get to know more about Jerry Heying:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-heying-cpp-pps-cst-99506910/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerry.heying.5/
Executive Protection Institute Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExecutiveProtectionInstitute

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