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- The Realities of Executive Protection & More. Interview with Guest Steve Albritton - Part 2
In a previous podcast episode we discussed executive protection recruitment and more with Steve Albritton, a respected security industry consultant based in Florida, USA. In this continuation of our discussion Steve shares how to build a security team from scratch, how to factor medical issues into a risk mitigation task, why staff sometimes need to be at more risk than the principal client, what really goes on behind the scenes of a travel task, what the options are for companies that cannot afford a full security team or to have advances done for them and more.
Episode Highlights:
- The reality of risk mitigation for corporate entities
- How to be medically prepared
- The tough choices of risk management
- Travel planning for the rest of us
- Behind the scenes and starting out
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https://expertsonair.fm/realities-executive-protection-interview-guest-steve-albritton-part-2/
http://www.panopticsolutions.com/security/content/realities-executive-protection-more-interview-guest-steve-albritton-part-2
33 min - Executive Protection Recruitment & More with guest Steve Albritton - Part 1
The executive protection industry isn’t one that has a clear path for those looking to get into it. In fact most people find themselves in the field almost by accident, usually after a career in the military or police.
In this episode we tap into the brain of one of the long-term players in the industry. Steve Albritton served in the military and state police in the USA before taking on a role as security manager for a high net worth individual, working out of Seattle, Washington.
Since leaving that role, Steve has established OPStructure, an industry consultancy taking on project work but focussing on executive protection recruitment and team building.
Episode Highlights:
- Executive protection industry trends
- Why preparation really is key
- Steve compares the difference between travelling with a single client vs a client and their family as being similar to the difference between checkers and chess
- As service culture makes the difference
- You're only as good as your support network!
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37 min - Business & VIP Travel Security and Safety in The Philippines
The Philippines is becoming a more common destination for business travellers. As well as being home to the Asian Development Bank, the rising use of Filipino personnel for international call centres makes business travel to the area more frequent.
We’ve also had the good fortune to work locally in The Philippines and internationally with a high-profile international Filipino sportsman and have considerable experience with the country and its people. While we’ve had no drama, so to speak, that’s as much due to our high level of preparedness as it is due to the good nature of the Filipino people.
Episode Highlights:- What you need to be wary of when travelling to the Philippines especially in the south
- What you need to do in terms of risk management in the Philippines
- What are the local risks in the Philippines
- All you need to know about mobility and accommodation in the Philippines
- Travel with a grab bag and make sure you have contact details of local embassy and consulates on hand as well as details of pre-screened hospitals in case the need arises.
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16 min - Episode 4 - Business & VIP Travel Safety in China
While a lot of travel security and safety advice is generic in nature, different locations often have specific conditions that make them worthy of special mention. Our area of expertise is the Asia-Pacific region and we’ll be discussing several different countries in this area in the coming weeks. In this episode we look at China.
Episode Highlights:
- What are some of the diverse cultures and languages that coexist within the nation
- As friendly as Chinese people are,, it takes time to earn their trust so business travellers need to take this into account
- What you need to do before you leave and the visa process in China
- General safety tips you need to keep in mind
- Cyber safety within China and how a VPN will be useful
- How to tell the difference between genuine and counterfeit money
- Some tips around arranging a taxi in China
- What to look out for when eating in China
- Corruption and fraud laws in China are similar to most countries but the consequences may be greater so be cautious about entering into any dodgy practices
- Some general tips around cultural respect within China
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36 min - Business Travelers’ Ground Travel and Post Travel Checklist
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In our last post we ran through the essentials that business travelers should cover before setting out on a journey. I this post, we run through the safety and security essentials for during and after the journey.
This is much shorter than the pre-travel section, which highlights how much value there is in being prepared. If you prepare yourself well, then the travel itself should go smoothly and, in the event that misadventure does arise, you’ll be in a better position to respond to it.
Episode Highlights:
- How to check your corporate travel policy
- The pros and cons of touts, rideshares and public transport
- Why you should ask for accommodation on the 3rd, 4th or 5th floors
- Why you should hang the Do Not Disturb sign on your door, even if you aren’t in the room
- Ask for a room away from the fire escape. Thieves prefer to work rooms near fire escapes for a quick exit if needed
- What to do when things go bad (Riots, Terrorist Attacks, etc)
- What to do if prompted for a bribe by an official
- What you need to do after your travels
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30 min - Business Travelers’ Essential Pre-Departure Travel and Security Checklist
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For seasoned business travellers the notion of safety and security while travelling may seem like an unnecessary concern. Safety demonstrations by flight attendants are for the benefit of ‘others’ and, beyond that, all you need to worry about is keeping your belongings safe. Perhaps not.
That may be the perception - indeed 99% of travels do occur without mishap - however, the consequences of misadventure are serious enough to warrant a little preparation. Just as our seatbelts are redundant for the vast majority of our car travels, when we actually need them, we’re glad that we took the trouble to put them on.
Episode highlights:
- If your business has a travel policy, now would be a good time to run through it to check that everything is covered in it.
- What you need to know about visas when travelling. Don’t be tempted to cut corners!
- The importance of booking your accommodation,transport and flights in advance.
- Ensure you have at least six months remaining on your passport.
- What questions you need to ask when booking a hotel.
- Scope out the locations of police stations and hospitals before you leave (much easier than doing so in an emergency)
- Find out the details of the embassy or consulate nearest your destination and carry these details on you. Makes them easier to find when needed and helps others get in touch with those important to you if you are out of action.
- What to do with your medications when travelling.
- Carry a dummy wallet on you.
- What is a grab bag and why do you need it?
- What you need to know about your travel insurance
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28 min - Wheels Up
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Welcome to the Wheels Up podcast, the resource to help business, executive and VIP travellers stay safe on the ground and in the air. Join travel security and executive protection expert Troy Claydon as he shares tips on how to give yourself or those in your care a safe journey no matter where your travels take you.
Episode Highlights:- Who is the Wheels Up Podcast for? Hint: safety and security for business, executive and VIP travellers
- Boring is best
- How to improve your travel safety and security
- How to make business, executive and VIP travel more relaxing
- Who is Troy Claydon?
- Why is a military background needed for executive protection?
- How you can subscribe and get all the latest info from the Wheels Up Podcast
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Welcome to the Wheels Up podcast, the resource to help business, executive and VIP travellers stay safe on the ground and in the air. Join travel security and executive protection professional Troy…
Claydon with cohost Ben Hosking as they share tips on how to give yourself or those in your care a safe journey no matter where your travels take you.https://expertsonair.fm/wheels-up/ http://www.panopticsolutions.com/