The Fearless Mindset

Episode 235 - The Global Landscape of Executive Protection with Ben Hosking (Part 1)


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In this episode, Mark Ledlow is joined by Ben Hosking to discuss the challenges of the executive protection industry. They share insights from their experiences, covering topics such as global travel between the U.S. and Australia, business dynamics in the security sector, and strategies for building trust with clients. Mark and Ben also touch on interesting anecdotes from their personal lives and emphasize the importance of dedication and perseverance in the field.

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

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Importance of Resilience: The podcast underscores handling adversity effectively, showcased by the host's and guest's professional journeys.
  • Dedication and Sacrifice: The guest, Ben Hosking, highlights the commitment required in the security field, including extensive travel and personal sacrifices.
  • Global Business Network: The conversation emphasizes the value of international networking and building trusted relationships across countries.
  • Industry Challenges: The discussion touches on the high stakes in the executive protection industry, where minor errors can have significant repercussions.
  • Trust and Integrity: Both the host and guest stress the importance of trust in their line of work, especially in handling high-profile clients.

QUOTES

  • "We sell trust, Mark. We might do executive protection, but at the end of the day, we sell trust." – Ben Hosking
  • "There's no mercy at all in this business. You spell wrong, you wear the wrong cologne, or have onion on your breath, and you're done."
  • "We need to make sure the dudes you're dealing with aren't chatting to the principal and asking them awkward questions."
  • "If you have that first meeting, great. You might have a second meeting, great. And then dinner. That may take six months."

Get to know more about Ben Hosking through the link below.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hosking/

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