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Inside ESI's Future: New Courses, Global Expansion & EP Career Truths w/ Bethany Duggan

In this powerful episode of ESI Friday & Tacos Podcast (March 06), host Jorge sits down with Bethany Duggan from Executive Security International (ESI) for an exclusive deep dive into the future of ESI and the executive protection (EP) industry.

Key Highlights:

  • ESI is splitting into two entities: Bob Duggan leads ESI Global (re-launching in Mexico/South America with Spanish-first distance learning), while Bethany heads the US "mothership" focused on short-form continuing education.
  • New US courses launching soon: Cyber Security, Estate Management (RST), Protective Intelligence, Emergency Response Team (ERT), plus annual corporate firearms training.
  • Real talk on building an EP career: Start with low-paying "halls and walls" jobs ($20–$25/hr) to network, prove yourself, and climb to six figures. It's a "thinking man's game" — soft skills and business acumen beat combat skills every time.
  • Personal security advice: Heightened situational awareness, ditch phone distractions, know local laws, travel with a companion (especially for women), concealed carry training in the US, and never open the door to strangers.
  • Tech updates: AI already in Corporate Security programs; drone training in consideration.

    • Whether you're an aspiring protection professional, current EP operator, or just interested in personal safety and high-level security training, this episode is packed with actionable insights from one of the industry's leading voices.

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