Surveillance detection is a core skill for any covert field officer. But even after you leave the world of espionage, the principles of surveillance detection still pay dividends. In this episode, Andrew explains how surveillance skills apply to growing your business and protecting yourself from digital marketing scams. Its the difference between filters and funnels...

We live in a civilized world... except in those places where society is ruled by tribal law. In Pakistan, much of the culture is based in tribal history going back thousands of years. In this episode, Andrew shares a tribal story from Pakistan and looks at how the lessons of that story are still relevant in our civilized society today. Human beings are tribal and we can either learn from our history or repeat it.

Nobody enjoys dealing with salespeople. They have a terrible reputation earned from years of everyday people having equally terrible sales experiences. In this episode, Andrew shares 3 secrets that salespeople don't want you to know and gives 3 tactics you can use to beat salespeople every time you buy. Learn how to take control away from salespeople and beat them at their own game.

Some people are natural spies - building their influence and traveling the world on their own terms. One of those people is very special to Andrew... his baby sister. In this episode, Andrew explains how you can build bridges to places you never thought possible when you meet people where they are. Not where you want them to be.

To follow Andrew's sister on her journey around the world, visit https://onegoodglobe.travel.blog/

Experts agree that 'Run, Hide, Fight' is not an effective response to modern day mass shootings. From police officers to special operators, fatality results show that individuals that run, hide, or fight are getting killed. And with mass shootings a clear and present danger in our society, we need a better solution. In this episode, Andrew describes how field operatives are trained to respond to mass shootings. The only way to beat a mass shooter is to recognize their weaknesses and our strengths. It is time to train everyday people to 'Cover. Think. React.'

Every bird has to build a nest. There are great truths to be found by comparing intelligence operations with nest building. In this episode, Andrew explores the benefits of building your business, your career, and your life the same way a bird builds a nest.

The norms that we share are what make us a collective. But are we choosing our norms or are they being chosen for us. In this episode, Andrew explores the norms that exist around us and how they impact our everyday decisions. Sometimes normal isn't always best.  

Let's take a journey to the desert. It may not be comfortable, and not everyone will agree, but it will be an adventure. In this episode, Andrew discusses how each of us can make the decision to change. And even though change can be difficult, it brings experience that helps us grow beyond the world around us. The only way to find something new - something better - is by choosing to embrace uncomfortable change. 

Lessons have a way of being learned. Sometimes teachers have doctorates, sometimes they have businesses, and sometimes they just give you a ride in their car. In this episode, Andrew shares an espionage lesson he learned from an series of unexpected teachers.

We live in a world that celebrates talent. We celebrate talent in sports, music, on screen, and on the job. But where does passion fit in to our world? In this episode, Andrew explores talent and highlights the benefits and limitations that come with it. He discusses passion and the partnership that can come when you put the right people together.