Down 'n Dirty with Michael Julian

From Insurance to Family: Nick Langer on Balancing Life's Demands


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Today, we have a special treat as Michael sits down with his close friend and esteemed insurance broker, Nick Langer, who works with TSIB. Nick dives into his world of insurance and risk management, particularly within the construction and private security sectors, and shares his mission to help businesses stay compliant and out of legal trouble.

In this episode, Michael and Nick explore the evolving landscape of the insurance industry, discussing the immense pressures and stress involved. They reflect on how these challenges shape resilience and innovation, highlighting a recurring theme: the younger generation’s preference for quick fixes and the essential need for developing stronger problem-solving skills. Nick draws powerful comparisons between today’s society and his Italian immigrant grandfather’s era, emphasizing the enduring value of hard work and nimbleness.

Balancing the heavy professional insights, the conversation turns personal as Nick and Michael discuss the delicate juggle of work and family life. Nick opens up about the sacrifices his family has made, his commitment to attending his children’s activities, and the importance of decompressing in nature with his wife. Both friends share genuine, often humorous anecdotes about their experiences, from missing family moments to their shared love for whiskey and cigars.

The episode also takes a lighter turn with a friendly discussion on their sock choices, favorite drinks, and the joy of social interactions. Amidst their banter, they touch on significant life lessons learned through golf and the impact of maintaining a balanced personal and professional life.

Rounding off the dialogue, Nick discusses modern-day innovations like bulletproof T-shirts and the "A.L.I.V.E." personal defense program. The episode is a tapestry of insightful commentary, heartfelt reflections, and moments of levity, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating the complexities of career and family. So, pour yourself a drink, settle into your favorite chair, and join us as we get down and dirty with the incomparable Nick Langer.

Find Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicklanger/

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About Michael Julian:

Michael Julian is a distinguished security and investigations professional with a career spanning over 30 years. Michael's extensive security training encompasses a wide range of critical areas, including behavioral threat assessment, active shooter survival, executive and asset protection, self-defense, defensive and evasive driving, close protection, aviation security, interview and interrogation techniques, protective and counter-surveillance, and covert protection. He imparts his knowledge by teaching courses in Executive and Asset Protection across the United States and serves as a trusted security consultant for organizations, specializing in personal and asset security solutions, workplace violence identification and reaction, and active shooter survival.


Michael is a renowned speaker and Best-Selling author, having penned "10 Minutes to Live: Surviving an Active Shooter Using A.L.I.V.E.". His innovative Active Shooter Survival philosophy, A.L.I.V.E. (Assess, Leave, Impede, Violence, and Expose), has been widely embraced since its inception in 2014. The online e-Learning version of the A.L.I.V.E. Training Program, launched in 2019, is now an integral component of corporate security training programs worldwide.

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