By Hucky Austin

I receive hundreds of inquiries a week from individuals wanting to get into the Executive Protection Business. It’s amazing to me, how many misconceptions are out there about this industry.

So at the risk of bursting bubbles, I will tell you this: There are no short-cuts to getting started in this business. In short, be certain this is the line of work for you. Don’t try to do this job unless you find that you have a real zeal for it.

Books: This is your first assignment on this career path. I highly recommend, that you read up (research?) and get a basic understanding of some of the requirements and methodologies we use in this field. If it appeals to you I would suggest that you take the next steps; seek out training, mentoring, and networking.

If it doesn’t, you only wasted a few bucks. There are some great books out there by seasoned professionals in the industry. In addition, many EP schools have books and manuals that cover the basics.

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The footprint of technology can be seen on every aspect of our lives and upon practically every industry.  Statistics indicate that in 1985 only 31 million homes worldwide had personal computers compared with 1069 million in 2007. 

In 1985 there were only 340 thousand cell phone users in the US, compared with 262 million in 2008.  The fact is that over the past twenty years technology has not only changed the way we live, it has changed the way we think and the way we communicate.  Communication is not only the way we send and receive personal information, it defines the way we examine the world and the way the world examines us.

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By Harlan (Hucky) Austin

Although the accumulation of great wealth is a good thing, it does not come without certain concerns.  Basically, the more an individual has the more they have to lose.  This is where executive protection comes in.  In most cases high net worth individuals who earn over $500,000 per year have already begun to take certain measure to protect their wealth including advanced security systems on their homes and vehicles. 

In some cases high net worth individuals hire executive protection companies to provide armed officers to stand static posts at the home and or office. 

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