The COPreneur Path Podcast

Scaling your post-LEO business requires capital. What happens when the demand for your product or service outgrows the capital you have to fund operations? It may be time to seek investors. The process of seeking venture funding is a bit elusive and scary. In this episode, Ryan Schonfeld will share some of his lessons learned while growing his company, HiveWatch, through strategic investments.

Get all the links, resources and show notes at https://leo2ceo.com/copreneur-path/054

Ryan Schonfeld is the Founder & CEO of HiveWatch.

In 2015, Founder Ryan Schonfeld was working as a leader of a Fortune 500 company’s Global Security & Safety Technology Group when he decided he just couldn’t take the status quo any more. Constantly hearing, “because that’s the way it’s always been done” and inefficiencies stemming from disparate systems and antiquated practices had gotten to be too much for him. From there RAS Consulting & Investigations was created to walk his clients through planning, education, and management of risk and liability, creating best-in-class, technology-forward, security programs for rapidly growing organizations. Through these services he found that there was a need for scalable security which some companies didn’t have the knowledge or human capital to create. From there sprung the idea of RAS Watch (now HiveWatch’s Swarm), a global security operation center (GSOC) as a service. In March of 2020 when the world stopped turning and the COVID-19 pandemic took over, Ryan recognized another need for a SaaS platform to make security leaders more aware, more connected, more proactive, and more informed - so he founded HiveWatch.

Ryan holds a Masters in Information Systems and Technology from George Washington University and a B.S. in Justice from American University with a minor in Information Systems and Technology. He is proud of his past work as a police officer and investigator and an instructor for the U.S. Department of State's Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program. Ryan continues to serve as a volunteer Reserve Police Officer.

Web/Social Links

Website: https://www.hivewatch.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-schonfeld/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SchonfeldRyan

Highlights

[00:50] Welcome to Episode 54!
[02:50] Ryan introduces HiveWatch and how their software helps corporate security.
[05:33] HiveWatch is a people optimizer and streamlines data to get the most positive result.
[06:44] Ryan gives a great example of how HiveWatch could be utilized.
[08:48] HiveWatch also monitors social media conversations to protect from threats against a business.
[12:50] Ryan shares his story of transition from cop to copreneur.
[18:27] Business Brief 21: Simplicity is the Secret to Scale
[20:03] How HiveWatch became backed by venture capital.
[23:00] If you are not ready to give up control then venture backing may not be right for you.
[24:49] Ryan says his law enforcement background has helped him pick the right investors.
[27:17] When is it the right time for investors, and how do you find them?
[29:06] Ryan explains how important it is to listen to your gut and trust your instincts.
[31:23] How to connect with Ryan if you have questions!

Resources Discussed/Links

https://www.LEO2CEO.com - A resource for cops who want to start their own business.

Business ain't all sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes things go wrong, terribly wrong - and the way you choose to respond to those challenges as a COPreneur sets the path for your success or demise. In this episode, Mark Warren of Strategos International shares with us some significant challenges that he and his business partner faced in the earlier days of their post-LEO company and how they navigated them successfully. This episode may help keep you from making some of the same mistakes.

We also share some valuable resources you can tap into today to start preparing for or dialing in your post-LEO business. Mark's willingness to share his stories of struggle and perseverance shows that cops definitely have the resiliency and know-how to succeed in business.

Get all the links, resources and show notes at https://leo2ceo.com/copreneur-path/053

Mark Warren is the Executive Vice President and Co-owner of Strategos International and began his 27-year law enforcement career in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps.

He has experience as an undercover operative, a tactical team member, and an instructor. He has been involved in the planning, implementation, and execution of hundreds of high-risk arrests, and spent five years with a large multi-agency task force working as an undercover operative and team leader. Warren was the Firearms/Use-of-Force Program Manager for his department prior to retiring.

Mr. Warren is currently a Retired Sergeant for a local agency and was the 2000 Missouri P.O.S.T. Part-time Instructor of the Year.

Mark volunteers as a security member for his church and also provides security for several mission groups in countries such as Haiti, Lebanon, Costa Rica, Honduras, and other areas several times a year.

Since starting Strategos International in 2002, they have trained over 160,000 people in 15 countries.

Web/Social Links

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Twitter

Highlights

• [00:49] Welcome to Episode 53!
• [01:32] Mark shares his unique journey into copreneurship.
• [03:40] Mark never envisioned himself as a business owner.
• [05:17] Mistakes on the business management side of things have presented some painful learning opportunities.
• [07:31] Mark shares the story of their first embezzlement.
• [09:37] Embezzlement strikes again! Have your checks and balances in place.
• [11:23] Resiliency and putting processes in place have helped Mark and his company continue to grow.
• [12:43] Honesty is definitely the best policy.
• [14:05] Trust but verify.
• [19:47] Business Brief 20: Avoid Selling Features - Sell Opportunity Instead
• [21:58] It is one thing to be good at what you do, but it is the backside where you might end up in trouble.
• [23:19] The challenges pushed Strategos into new areas and success.
• [27:45] Plan your business and build processes that make it easy to hand off or sell.
• [28:53] Implementing the Profit First system has been a game-changer for Mark and Adam both.
• [35:33] How to connect with Mark Warren and Strategos International.

Resources Discussed/Links

• https://www.LEO2CEO.com - A resource for cops who want to start their own business.
• Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller
• Business Made Simple by Donald Miller
• The Great Game of Business by Jack Stack
• Built to Sell by John Warrillow
• Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

The most frequent question that comes up from podcast listeners and members of the LEO2CEO Community is, "How do I use LinkedIn effectively to grow my business?" Today, the "Dopamine Dealer" of LinkedIn himself, Joshua B. Lee of Standout Authority, is going to school us on how to make LinkedIn your go-to for customer nurture, leads, and market domination. This episode is more like a mini-course than it is a podcast episode. We cover so many golden nuggets that you may just hear more from Joshua in the future.

Listen to the entire episode to get some of the best advice I've heard about how to leverage LinkedIn to grow your authority, your network, and your business. And be sure to check out Joshua's killer course on LinkedIn, The LinkedIn Authority Accelerator Masterclass. The insight from Joshua will absolutely help you, be sure to check it out.

Get all the links, resources and show notes at https://leo2ceo.com/copreneur-path/052

Joshua says:

"They call me “The Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn” and I’m proud of that nickname.

Over the last 20+ years, I’ve built 16 businesses, wrote a book called ‘Balance is Bullsh*t’ and created a beautiful marriage and blended family of two children, Jayden and Skylar.

Way back in 2003 I built my career in online marketing with clients like MySpace and Google with advertising spends of over a half of a dollars, which generated over 35 Trillion online impressions for these companies.

As I looked at the business landscape around me, especially the digital online world, including the multiple social platforms – I noticed that it seemed like the noise and automation had grown to a deafening level and people were so terribly disconnected from one another.

I realized that we’d started to forget that we’re all HUMANS interacting with each other from the other side of a screen. In business, in social media – everywhere we weren’t seeing real humans and instead just text, noise and frankly propaganda.

How could I create a business that helped people truly reconnect? To see through the digital landscape and make real lasting relationships for themselves in business and in life?

That’s why I founded Standout Authority in 2014, so I can work with entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals like you to help you humanize your brands. Overall the last few years, I’ve focused on LinkedIn to build authentic relationships and clients as I believe it’s the most powerful business platform out there."

Web/Social Links

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram
• YouTube
• Twitter

Highlights

• [00:49] Welcome to Episode 51!
• [02:18] It all starts with how people perceive you.
• [03:05] There is value not only in what you are currently doing, but in what you have done.
• [05:03] Killer profile optimization tips.
• [08:22] How often should you post? No more than once a day and at least 3x each week.
• [11:47] What do you post? The 10/20/70 rule of content.
• [16:20] Business Brief 19: Build Your Business Like You Intend To Sell It
• [18:05] Can you repurpose content for your posts? Yes!
• [20:08] LinkedIn Newsletters: LinkedIn does the work for you.
• [20:52] Still in a job and planning your business? Add value without talking specifically about your business.
• [22:45] If people comment or engage with you show them some appreciation.
• [26:03] More about Standout Authority and how they are helping their clients crush it on LinkedIn.
• [29:26] Curious about Sales Navigator? It could be a powerful tool to help you grow.
• [33:10] Just be human and make people love or hate you.
• [33:32] How to connect with Joshua B. Lee!

Resources Discussed/Links

• https://www.LEO2CEO.com - A resource for cops who want to start their own business.
• LinkedIn Authority Accelerator Masterclass
• LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• LinkedIn Newsletters - Not all accounts have received the ability to publish newsletters and there is no way to request it.

Scott Savage from Savage Training Group joins me on this episode to talk Copreneur. We go over his top three things to consider when planning and launching a business. There's probably a million points and things to think about, but these three are critical to your success. First, identify and be super clear about the problem you are solving. Next, become an expert or hire an expert to do the tasks a business requires. And finally, don't do the "fun stuff" first. Logos and those sorts of things can wait until after you've proven your business is viable.

Listen to the entire episode to get some excellent insight from Scott on what you should be focusing on to get your business off the ground, it's a great conversation full of killer tips!

Get all the links, resources and show notes at https://leo2ceo.com/copreneur-path/051

Scott believes cops deserve the best training possible. He’s served as a law enforcement officer in California since 1999 and he knows firsthand, the challenges officers are facing. That is why he founded the Savage Training Group, a professional law enforcement training organization based out of San Jose, CA. The Savage Training Group is on a mission to raise the bar of law enforcement training.

Web/Social Links

Website: https://savagetraininggroup.com/
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/scott-savage-law-enforcement
Facebook: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/savagetraininggroup
Instagram: https://urlgeni.us/instagram/savagetraininggroup
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1bN9UVrRu4uUgoecqnWECA/about

Highlights

[00:50] Welcome to Episode 51!
[03:16] Scott's top three things to help you start your new business.
[04:01] Business success is not an accident, it's by design.
[04:50] Tip number one: Figure out what problem you are solving for potential customers.
[06:40] Underwater Knife Fighting class? Good idea?
[12:16] Tip number two: hire an expert or become and expert.
[19:41] Don't be afraid to ask for help from pros.
[24:30] Business Brief 18: Why Your Lead Generator Should Have Its Own Landing Page
[27:08] Tip number three: Don't do the fun stuff first.
[33:07] Bonus Success Tip: Read more than everyone else.
[34:05] A community of like-minded individuals is a huge help.
[35:21] A re-cap of Scott's three tips.
[40:23] What Scott and the Savage Training Group are up to these days!

Resources Discussed/Links

https://www.LEO2CEO.com - A resource for cops who want to start their own business.

https://www.LEO2CEO.com/8-ideas/ - FREE GUIDE: Discover ways to generate leads using things that you're already doing.

How many cops have had a terrible cup of coffee? I know I had more than my fair share. Today I'm chatting with Dan Spencer of Filthy Pirate Coffee. Dan is a four-year Marine veteran and a 20-year law enforcement veteran of the Tucson, Arizona Police Department.

Dan not only started his coffee company to provide cops and first responders with a darn good cup of coffee (finally!) he gives generously back to the public safety community in a variety of ways. Listen to this episode where Dan and I talk about some of our favorite things: coffee, cops, and business. We swap a few stories and Dan shares some of his challenges and the hurdles he has overcome to build his successful post-law enforcement business.

Get all links, resources and show notes at https://leo2ceo.com/copreneur-path/050

Dan Spencer of Filthy Pirate Coffee grew up in Ohio.  He served 4 years in the Marine Corps and then 20 years with the Tucson PD. During his career in law enforcement, Dan worked SWAT, was a supervisor, and a firearms and use of force trainer. He also worked undercover several times. His love for a good cup of coffee and a desire to give back to the public safety community inspired Dan to launch Filthy Pirate Coffee and the Talking Filthy Podcast.

Web/Social Links

Filthy Pirate Coffee Website: Use coupon code COP15 for 15% off!
YouTube Channel

Highlights

[00:49] Welcome to episode 50!
[02:06] Dan's inspiration to start his coffee business.
[03:54] Dan's mission is more than just keeping cops caffeinated, it's also about giving back.
[05:42] How does a cop with no experience start a coffee company?
[07:33] Filthy Pirate Coffee started as a side gig, but Dan had to decide to jump ship and go all in, how do you know when?
[10:13] Why Dan thought out of the box and started a business that was not related to law enforcement.
[15:58] Mental health for public safety professionals is a focus of Filthy Pirate Coffee's, and they give back in several ways.
[22:50] Business Brief 17: Why You Need A Lead Generator
[25:33] Dan's biggest tip when starting your business: fire yourself (at the 47k jobs you're doing) and hire a professional.
[27:05] Be reluctant to hire friends and family.
[29:26] Be prepared to work hard when starting a business.
[33:42] Don't wait until retirement to start thinking about your post-law enforcement career!
[36:12] How to connect with Dan and Filthy Pirate Coffee.
[37:55] Get a discount on Filthy Pirate Coffee with the code revealed here!

Resources Discussed/Links

LEO2CEO.com - A resource for cops who want to start their own business.
LEO2CEO.com/8-ideas/ - FREE GUIDE: Discover ways to generate leads using things that you're already doing.

We're making a bit of a shift and with season 2 of the podcast, the new COPreneur Path Podcast! This slightly different platform is actually in response to you, the listeners. I put out a survey a while back on LinkedIn and I surveyed some of you that I have direct contact with, and the response was a resounding, "Yes! We want a podcast that is focused specifically on the idea of copreneurship and the path from going from cop to copreneur, and becoming a successful post-LEO entrepreneur."

So, what I want to do today to usher in this slightly new, slightly changed, or I should say more focused podcast is to talk to you about my five biggest regrets as a copreneur. Now I feel like the term regret is sort of a stronger word than I'd like to use here, because do I actually regret anything? No, I don't. I don't regret a single thing about my journey thus far. Everything that I have been through in both a positive and a negative has been ultimately for the positive.

I don't regret a single thing, but are there things that I would like to go back and change or things that I wish that I knew before what I know now. And that's what this podcast has always been about. It's all about sharing with you my own journey and what I've learned along the way to help you be successful entrepreneurs. I'm hoping that by discussing these five biggest regrets of mine with you, that they too will be helpful. And they'll usher in this new chapter, this new season, this new era in the podcast that is now the COPreneur Path Podcast!

Get all links, resources and show notes at https://leo2ceo.com/copreneur-path/049

I help companies who market products and services related to law enforcement or the military, or are in the hunting & fishing, dignitary security, private security, and private investigations industries.

As a former 15-year law enforcement veteran, deputized US Marshal, law enforcement administrator, lover of hunting and fishing, and enthusiast of all things tactical, I know how to speak yours and your customer's language.

Web/Social Links

• Podcast Website: https://leo2ceo.com/copreneur-path
• Business Website: https://storywebcreative.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-wills-5b564190/
• Email: [email protected]

Highlights

• [00:49] Welcome to episode 49 and the new COPreneur Path Podcast!
• [01:46] My five biggest 'regrets' as a copreneur.
• [03:39] Regret One: I have allowed perfectionism to slow me down.
• [05:33] Perfection is the enemy of progress.
• [06:12] Try to replace perfectionism with dedication.
• [08:15] Regret Two: I didn't start my entrepreneurial journey soon enough.
• [11:38] Have an end of career plan in place.
• [12:08] Regret Three: I boxed myself in.
• [15:28] Regret Four: Trying to do too many different things.
• [16:53] I was creating confusion for myself and my clients.
• [18:58] The magic formula to create impact: Focus plus Energy equals Impact.
• [20:55] Regret Five: Not having a community.
• [24:10] You need a community of support in order to achieve excellence.
• [25:31] The LEO2CEO Community was started to support cops transitioning into entrepreneurship.
• [28:10] Thanks for checking out the first episode of the COPreneur Path Podcast!

Resources Discussed/Links

• https://www.LEO2CEO.com - A resource for cops who want to start their own business.
• https://www.LEO2CEO.com/podcast-review/ - Leave a review for the show! 

What happens when a law enforcement or first responder career comes to an end, whether through retirement, resignation or injury? What are the options for a new career or business? And how about the emotional, psychological and family impact of leaving? These are some of the tough questions we tackle during this episode.

I'm talking with Tom Wheelhouse, a former member of the Metropolitan Police in London who now heads up Mightify as a specialist in career change. When it comes to transitioning from your work as a law enforcement or first responder professional, Tom and I both feel it's critical to help you see that there are positive options. It's also important to understand many of the real and perceived barriers can be broken down and there are a host of tool and resources available to help you thrive.

We also touch on what agencies and employers can do to better support, develop, and retain their officers and staff. And because Tom is in the UK, we note a few of the differences and similarities between the UK and the US. This is a great conversation, be sure and listen!

Get all links, resources and show notes at https://psi.chat/048

Tom Wheelhouse is a coach, practical optimist and the founder of Mightify.

Having studied in the UK and France, Tom joined the Metropolitan Police in 2009 and worked across South London, the 2012 Olympics and the Territorial Support Group. These roles took their toll and finding support lacking, Tom made the transition to the private sector to work in business development and digital transformation. In 2015, Tom resolved to go back and improve the way people in crucial frontline services are supported and Mightify was born.

Tom's writing and ideas are featured regularly in policing journals, podcasts and panels on issues around career change, mental health, wellbeing, talent management and much more. He is proud to be a member of the National Police Suicide Prevention Group in the UK and has worked with first responders around the world. He was a finalist in ""The Pitch"" business start-up competition, where he was commended for the ""purpose-driven"" nature of Mightify.

Web/Social Links

• Website: https://www.mightify.co.uk/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomwheelhouse/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mightifyuk
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mightifyuk/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/mightifyuk
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCExPQRbJql_1zR8ILfLAiIw
• Email: [email protected]

Highlights from the Conversation

• [00:40] Welcome to episode 48!
• [01:48] Mightify - How it came to be and what they are doing.
• [04:22] The similarities between US and UK law enforcement.
• [05:29] The mindset that this is the only thing we can do often presents a barrier.
• [07:16] How secure is your job?
• [08:35] The barriers for entry into doing your own thing are much lower than often perceived.
• [09:41] How could agency administrators help support transition or development?
• [14:52] As in the military it would be a positive thing to rotate in and out to decompress.
• [16:42] Is this where you are supposed to be? The eulogy exercise.
• [20:07] Regular checks using the right questions would help morale and motivation.
• [21:52] Attracting the right kind of people and empowering them to be themselves would boost recruitment.
• [22:31] Tom's take on the biggest challenges that keep people stuck.
• [26:31] Cops and first responders often don't give themselves credit for their wealth of skills.
• [30:53] There's nothing out there stopping you from becoming who you want to be.
• [32:58] How to connect with Tom Wheelhouse!

Resources Discussed/Links

• https://www.LEO2CEO.com - A resource for cops who want to start their own business.

Video marketing can be an effective strategy for your business. But many brands and businesses either can't quite get it right, or get stuck and don't employ it at all. On this episode I'm chatting with video producer and fellow StoryBrand Guide John Wojtasek, and he's here to talk with us about the power of video in your businesses marketing, and why you should be leveraging video.

Listen in, and you can walk away today with some tips on how to get started if you aren't already leveraging video. I get it if you haven't tapped into video yet, because it can be an overwhelming thing.  John's also going to give us some tips on video best practices, what types of video to create, and where to share them for maximum benefit.

Get all the links, resources and show notes at https://psi.chat/047

About John Wojtasek and Lux Lab Production House

Hi! I'm John, a Filmmaker & Storyteller at Lux Lab Production House.

Having fallen in love with movies at a young age, I strive to harness "movie magic" to create video marketing that helps your brand be seen, known, and trusted. So you can serve more and more people with your life-changing solutions.

Web/Social Links

• Website: https://weareluxlab.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lux-lab-production-house
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareluxlab
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxlab.productionhouse/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzspheACGO_1pgLxxGRrFoQ
• Email: [email protected]

Highlights from the Conversation

• [00:40] Welcome to episode 47! 
• [01:32] Why video is an important piece of your marketing strategy.
• [02:28] Video helps create a more human connection.
• [04:40] Having video on your website will increase the amount of time visitors stick around.
• [05:17] Great ways to leverage video on your website.
• [11:16] Places and platforms other than your website where you could leverage video.
• [14:48] You can start by keeping it simple and focusing on specific platforms.
• [17:33] The importance of sharing video natively within the platform and not just links to a video.
• [19:32] Business Brief 16: Learning How to Say No
• [21:23] Some solid tips for producing your own videos!
• [28:14] Head to John's website at WeAreLuxLab.com for a video for even more tips and advice.
• [28:41] How John got started in video and film production.
• [32:23] How you can connect with John and Lux Lab!

Resources Discussed/Links

• https://www.LEO2CEO.com - A resource for cops who want to start their own business.

Your website is arguably the most important element of a successful post-law enforcement business. But if it's not dialed in correctly, your website can be a greater source of frustration than it is of quality leads.

So many business owner's make the same mistakes on their website that only serve to kill conversions. In this solo episode I'm going to lay out for you the ten things I see regularly that are more likely to leave you feeling like your website is a waste of time and money than it is a valuable asset for your business.

Fix these things, and I'm confident you'll see an increase of dollars in your bank account.

Get all links, resources and show notes at https://psi.chat/046

I help companies who are marketing products and services related to law enforcement or military, or are in the hunting & fishing, dignitary security, private security, and private investigations industries.

As a former 15-year law enforcement veteran, deputized US Marshal, law enforcement administrator, lover of hunting and fishing, and enthusiast of all things tactical, I know how to speak yours and your customer's language.

Web/Social Links

• Podcast Website: https://psi.chat
• Business Website: https://storywebcreative.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-wills-5b564190/
• Email: [email protected]

Highlights from the Conversation

• [00:40] Welcome to episode 46!
• [05:11] The top ten things on your website that may be hurting your conversions.
• [05:50] 10. No SSL certificate.
• [10:06] 9. Not mobile optimized or responsive.
• [15:14] 8. Unclear content above the fold.
• [20:02] 7. Your menu is cluttered and confusing.
• [23:40] 6. Delivering an inbound message to an outbound visitor.
• [28:13] 5. A lack of social proof.
• [31:26] 4. No clear call to action.
• [36:24] 3. There is no simple plan.
• [38:04] 2. You are making it about you instead of your customer.
• [39:55] 1. You are lacking a lead generator or sales funnel.
• [45:54] Get a free website audit from Adam!

Resources Discussed/Links

• https://www.LEO2CEO.com - A resource for cops who want to start their own business.
• https://www.StoryWebCreative.com/audit - Get your free website audit today!

If you're a cop, I guarantee you've caught yourself wondering what you might do after your law enforcement career is over. In fact, you've probably wondered how your experience can possibly be translated into anything that is not directly law enforcement-related. In this episode Amanda Lewis is going to share with us some practical examples of how you can translate those skills effectively into a resume or with practical application towards growing your own business. Amanda is an investigator at Facebook and an active participant in helping cops transition into corporate security. She has carved out a bit of a niche for herself and being a natural at translating your experience in law enforcement to a corporate record.

Get all links, resources and show notes at https://psi.chat/045

Amanda Lewis has nearly 15 years of experience providing key strategic, research, and analytical critical information projects to executive leaders, operational planners, and tactical operators in the Navy, Coast Guard, and state and federal law enforcement. In 2020, she embarked on a new journey and successfully transitioned into the private sector, where she now works as an investigator for a major tech company. There she remains a passionate and empathetic leader, shepherding her peers through the difficulties of starting a new job in the middle of a pandemic. She believes strongly in matching design with content, understanding customer needs, and in expertly tailoring those products to meet those needs in a consumable way, whether the customers are board directors, collaborative partners, hiring managers, or anyone in between.

Web/Social Links

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-lewis1/

Highlights from the Conversation

• [01:32] Welcome to episode 45!
• [03:28] How Amanda takes your law enforcement experiences and translates the into a killer resume.
• [05:29] The first step is understanding the need is within the job description.
• [06:10] Leadership and coaching skills are highly transferrable.
• [06:45] The lens through which you view your experience is going to vary based on the needs.
• [11:43] Law enforcement professionals have an extremely diverse set of skills.
• [12:50] We tell ourselves a story about who we are, and we can change that story.
• [15:17] Cops have leadership skills that will help them in entrepreneurship.
• [17:31] Business Brief 15: Replace Perfectionism with Dedication
• [19:29] The ability to juggle tasks and prioritize quickly are other strong skills cops have.
• [22:58] New course to help cops transition from the public sector to the private sector!
• [30:35] Believe in yourself. You can make the transition if you want and there are lots of resources out there.
• [33:59] How to connect with Amanda!

Resources Discussed/Links

• https://www.LEO2CEO.com - A resource for cops who want to start their own business.