Professional Bodyguards: Learn, Lead, and Pass-On

By Doc Rogers

Every year new bodyguards enter the industry wanting to make a difference. They have special plans that will allegedly aid the bodyguard industry as a whole and protect clients better. Although their approach do have their merits, there are three important factors that are often over looked: learn, lead, and pass-on.

If you ever questioned what can be achieved with smart bodyguard training, professional experience and hard work, just ask Harlan “Hucky” Austin, Bruce Alexander, Jerry Heying, Elijah Shaw, Mark “Six” James, Joe LaSorsa and Rick Colliver, as well as the other esteemed members of  the Bodyguard Industry.

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By Doug Belton

As it is with any field, success as a professional bodyguard is a matter of choice not chance.  If it is your choice to succeed the rewards are exceptional, but success will require your active engagement.  There is an old saying that if you aim at nothing you will hit it every time but here are 10 action words laid out in the acronym, BODYGUARDS, you can use to ensure that as you aim for the bullseye of success, like an expert marksman, you will hit your mark every time. (more…)

By Douglas Belton

Those who have spent some time traveling are abundantly aware that the world is full of exotic incredible lands with marvels and wonders to behold.  The beaches of Waikiki, the lush green hills and mountains of Ireland, and the malaise of culture and language found in the European nations rapture our imaginations and inspire our dreams of adventure.

But we are not tourist seeking a carefully calculated thrill, wind surfing or white water rafting, we are executive protection specialists and our occupation takes us into the heart of the worlds most dangerous places.  We are a peculiar breed; we are the ones who rush into the gunfire while others are running the other direction.  We are the ones who seek out the tough assignments because if it were not for the hot spots of the world there would be little need for our services.

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