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11 Skills Needed to Become an Executive Protection Agent

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How to succeed as a Executive Protection Agent

Requirements for Becoming an Executive Protection Agent

Executive protection is a career path that requires a specialized skill set. But before you jump into this niche, ask yourself if you really have what it takes to become an Executive Protection Agent (EPA).

Here are eleven skills you must have to be a successful Executive Protection Agent.

1. Communication: The most important ability for executive protection agents is the ability to listen and communicate effectively with people in a variety of settings.

You need to be able to read body language, understand how words are interpreted, and speak clearly so you can express thoughts or convey information.

2. Tact: Tact is a huge part of the job. An Executive Protection Agent’s primary goal is to keep their client safe.

This means that certain situations require diplomacy. Keep your cool, and think about what your first move will be if you encounter an assailant or dangerous situation.

3. Decisiveness: This skill can go hand-in-hand with tact and communication skills, but an EPA must know when and how to make a decision under pressure.

Not all situations are going to be appropriate for negotiation; an EPA has to know how to react in these situations as well, especially when their client’s safety is at stake.

4. Confidence: A client is relying on you to get the job done, and you must be confident in order to succeed.

In a life and death situation, confidence can be a key to success as an Executive Protection Agent.

5. Resourcefulness: An EPA’s job is highly specialized; they must know how to find information quickly.

As EPA you can’t depend on other individuals to have the answers that you need, so it is vital to develop an ability to think outside the box and connect the dots in order to find solutions.

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6. Intelligence: This sounds like a no-brainer, but An EPA needs to know how to think critically, problem-solve, and use their knowledge base effectively.

They cannot become complacent, as one wrong move could lead to the death of their client. Since a lot of information is available online, and EPA may not always need a book in hand. Thinking quickly can save lives in this job.

7. Ability to Handle High-Pressure Situations: In any situation where there is a threat, it is considered high-pressure for an EPA.

They are responsible for the safety of their client, and the security of a client can be compromised very quickly.

An EPA needs to be able to handle high-pressure situations so they will be more likely to succeed at their job.

8. Preparation: The likelihood of an Executive Protection Agent encountering a situation is not always high, but because of the nature of this job, and EPA should be prepared when it occurs.

In addition to being mentally prepared, and EPA needs to know how to react in certain situations and have a plan ready to follow if they encounter something unexpected during their day.

9. Intuition: When a situation is going down and an EPA is faced with making a decision, they should “feel” it.

This intuition will help them decide how to proceed. An Executive Protection Agent’s intuition can help them make the right decisions and keep their client safe.

10. Commitment: Commitment is vital to the job of an executive protection agent. It is nearly impossible to excel in the executive protection industry unless you are totally committed.

A lack of commitment could affect the privacy, productivity, and protection aspects of your work.

11. An Understanding of Social Skills: Successful executive protection agents are detail-oriented, patient, and trustworthy.

Another huge part of your job is creating relationships with the people you’ve been hired to protect.

You need to have strong social skills in order to build trust while navigating through this tricky balancing act – fostering a relationship with your clients is essential.

Final Word: While it is important to remember that there are many other skills besides these eleven essential ones, all of them must be combined in order to have the highest chance of success.

Author’s Note:  There are many areas of executive protection that aren’t addressed here, such as training, the ability to think under duress, making a high-speed car-to-car connection in a tight space.

However, this article covers the basics or those required for entry-level education and screening purposes.

This is an extremely vital position; one which I am very fortunate to have had the honor of serving. I hope it can help someone aspiring to pursue this career path.

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Don’t be like Frank Farmer: Relationships with the client terrible idea!

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In the movie, The Bodyguard, Frank Farmer is assigned to protect Whitney Houston’s character, Rachel Marron.

In the film, after a rocky start eventually, the two fall in love.

Many lessons can be learned from this film. Many will say that this is just Hollywood; however, I have seen this played out in real life. In one instance, the bodyguard and the principal had a great relationship that lasted for many years.

In another situation, the bodyguard was fired after he and the principal broke up.

The idea of having a romantic relationship with your principal may seem like an entertaining and exciting prospect.

But in reality, it is very unwise and can lead to severe consequences.

The following are eight major reasons why you should NEVER be like Frank Farmer and have a relationship with your principal.

Romantic Relationships with the Principal Bad Idea!

1. It might ruin your career.

If you get caught having a relationship with your boss, there is a high chance that your boss will be forced to fire you. In addition to this, you may even get blacklisted from the industry and never be able to work in the business or industry again.

2. What if they don’t feel the same way about you?

Your boss has no obligation to care about your feelings in any way, shape, or form.

But if their relationship becomes serious and he/she does not see it in the same light as you do, then it could lead to serious issues down the line.

3. It’s unethical in many industries.

Many industries frown upon employees having a relationship with their bosses, no matter how long they’ve been working there.

In fact, the Canadian government has even gone as far as to deem it illegal for anyone to have a romantic relationship with their employer or supervisor.

4. It doesn’t work out very often.

Most of the time, romantic relationships between employees and bosses don’t work out because the employee becomes too dependent on the boss.

This creates a power imbalance that can also affect their careers if they decide to break up with each other.

5. It’s just not worth it.

In the end, even if you do manage to have a relationship with your boss, it probably won’t last very long and could even ruin your career in some way or another.

You would be better off finding someone else to spend your time and energy with rather than risking it on your boss.

Don’t Be Like Frank Farmer

6. Tactical.

Any relationship that takes you out of your professional zone as a protection agent can place both of you in imminent danger.

Relationships like this tend to cloud the agents’ judgment and can take him/her out of the “Now.”

As a protection agent on duty, your mind will tend to be in one of three places: The Past, the Present (Now), and the Future.

If the agents’ mind is in any other place but the “Present,” he’s in trouble if an attack jumps off.

A romantic relationship between an agent and his/her client puts them both at risk.

In the movie Enter the Dragon, at the start of the movie Bruce Lee, while schooling his young disciple in the woods, tells him, “Don’t focus on the finger, or you will miss all the heavenly glory.”

The message here is that when an agent is emotionally or romantically focused on his client – he will inevitably miss something that may cost both him and his client their lives.

7. Clinical.

The medical profession has long recognized the psychological dilemmas that we have seen occur wherein the patient (client/victim in our terminology) becomes attracted to a person coming to their rescue.

Transferential dynamics are typical in clinical encounters where patients are dependent and physically and emotionally more vulnerable.

It is common for patients to be emotionally and physically attracted to professionals who care for them.

As a protection specialist, you should be aware of this phenomenon because you could easily fall into that emotional role!

8. Can be a Legal nightmare.

The idea of romantic involvement with a client or employer is complicated enough under Title VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964.

However, a spotted evolution has resulted in complicating how we view potential romances between employers and employees.

Keep in mind that charges of discrimination can be brought by co-workers, who weren’t even involved in the relationship, but feel that their promotions or advancement were stifled because the person who was involved with the boss was getting preferential treatment (going back to the 1990s when the EEOC declared that sexual favoritism can be sexual harassment).

It also makes it difficult for contractors supplying security services, or for the Protectee’s organization because of Faragher v. City of Boca Raton and Burlington Industries Inc. v. Ellerth: the Supreme Court stated that the employer is responsible for the actions of their employees, even when the employer is unaware of the employee’s behavior.

Thus, it can be a very expensive kiss.

In conclusion, If you feel that it may be acceptable, as an executive protection provider, to enter into a relationship with your client or any person under your protection, then you need to find a new line of work.

The quickest way to lose your edge as a protector is to give away your objectivity and replace it with emotion.

Therefore, you need to remain, at all times, emotionally detached from the client.

Even if the relationship is a purely physical one between two consenting adults, the psychology attached to the relationship will most likely influence your daily decision-making on some level.

There is also powerful psychology that may affect the client, which will often make you attractive to the client (especially in a higher threat level detail), and you, as the professional, need to be the one to keep your interaction strictly by the book.

So the idea of having a romantic relationship with your client, like Frank Farmer is a bad idea that comes with many unforeseeable consequences.

It may seem tempting to spend time with someone you know will give you access to their wealth of knowledge and experience, but it’s not worth the risk.

About Harlan Austin
Harlan Austin is the founder and editor of Bodyguard Careers. If you need help getting started in Executive Protection, Click on this link.

Executive Protection Books

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Listening to Executive Protection Books can save you money: Before you spend money on training for a job you may or may not like, read up and get a basic understanding of some of the requirements and methodologies we use in this field. If it appeals to you, take the next steps, seek out training, mentoring, and networking. If it doesn’t, you only wasted a few bucks; no harm, no foul.

We receive daily requests from our readers for book recommendations. Well, your suggestions have been heard. Bodyguard Careers is proud to announce our reading list! Below is a list of handpicked executive protection books or audiobooks that we recommend. Hover over the book cover to get a description. Right now on Audible, they’re running a promotion where you can listen to any executive protection audiobook for 30 days for free.

 

An Introduction to Celebrity Protection

The book is written by Elijah Shaw and Dale June both have impressive credentials.

The book is a well-organized quick and simple read. Shaw has a strong background in celebrity protective services, and this book focuses primarily on that area of the business.

It’s an excellent guide and interesting read for anyone pursuing a career in the celebrity protective services sector.

Right now on Audible, you can listen to it for 30 days for free.  Just follow my affiliate link.

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Executive Protection Institute Review

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The History of the Executive Protection Institute (EPI)

“We put the pro in protection” is the standard and slogan of the Executive Protection Institute since 1978, and the EPI has lived up to this standard ever since. To understand their ideals of integrity, you don’t need to look any further than the leadership of EPI. The Institute was established by Dr. Richard W. Kobetz. He started with the goal of ensuring that EPI was up to date on the latest technologies and methods. Through his rigorous efforts in hiring only the best instructors, Dr. Kobetz established an institute that has become the industry standard of excellence.

Dr. Kobetz was able to build a stellar faculty because of the connections he formed over his decades of experience in the protection specialist field. Some of his most notable achievements were:

  • creating protection training programs
  • becoming the police commander in Chicago, Illinois
  • co-writing Target Terrorism: Providing Protective Services

 

After eighteen years of leadership at EPI, Dr. Kobetz handed over the institute to Jerry Heying. Jerry Heying was a great industry leader prior to taking the reins at EPI.  He held many respectable positions including President of the Academy of Security Educators and Trainers. In 2009, EPI was purchased by the International Protection Group (IPG) a world-class leader in Executive Protection for the past 150 years. With this merger of two esteemed and seasoned agencies, it’s no surprise that Executive Protection Institute has been able to blaze new trails with their innovative training program.

 

The Credentials 

 

If you read the many testimonials, you will see that each graduate possesses not only a high regard for the Institute, but a consistent sense of conviction in their work.  For instance, Douglas B. wrote:

 

“I can see why your program is the absolute ‘Harvard’ in the field. Other schools come and go, and you not only were the first to offer this training, but you continue to set and uphold the highest standards.”

It is true that Executive Protection Institute paved the way for advanced and groundbreaking training. In 1994, EPI inspired other training facilities with their infamous “7-Day Providing Executive Protection Program.” The Executive Protection Institute was also the first program to provide Official State Credentialing to its graduates. Another result of the EPI’s diligent work and efforts for protection led them to not only meet but exceed the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice standards.  EPI’s founder Dr. Kobetz created the Personal Protection Specialist (PPS) designation which has been officially adopted by the commonwealth of Virginia.

  Entry Level Training

Each applicant must undergo careful screening before they are accepted into the Institute.  Students who are admitted to the Executive Protection Institute will have the benefit of instructors who are well seasoned in their work. The EPI understands that faculty is one of the most important keys to training the next great crop of Personal Protection Specialists. The faculty of EPI are always improving themselves for the sake of their students. If you want to get to know your instructors after or before enrollment, you can learn about each on the EPI website which provides the credentials and experience of each instructor.  With that information, you can have the peace of mind in knowing that you are being trained by someone with great skill, years of experience, and passion for the work. 

 

The Executive Protection Institute has a long history of curating custom programs for each student’s personal needs. EPI is also known for offering flexible training programs.  For example, you can learn through webinars and/or seminars. Or you can enroll in one of many in-person programs.  Class offerings cover everything an executive protection specialist needs to know including:

 

  • Executive Protection
  • Protection Driving
  • Protection Firearms
  • Defensive Tactics in Protection

 

The broad spectrum of courses offers a solid education in how to prevent and handle accidents, how to address intentional attacks, and what to do the case of a medical emergency. All of these skills are organized within various training programs.

 

When reviewing the education options that EPI offers, you will notice that the focus is consistently on the best methods for defending others.  But your training is designed to ensure that, in addition to your client remaining safe, you are safe as well.

 

In terms of gun safety, the training is layered as it focuses on precision and speed. EPI’s gun safety training is implemented through a unique and methodical program. 

 

The defensive driving courses give detailed training in how to act as both a chauffeur and a personal protection specialist.

Advanced Training

 

Fortunately, EPI isn’t just for those starting their careers at an entry level. After graduating, you have the option to get continuing education as a Nine Lives Association Member (NLA). The NLA is a private brotherhood of graduates that works together to advance the art and science of personal protection.  Members receive a Black Cat lapel pin to show their commitment to professional excellence. Membership in this exclusive club has many benefits including apparel and accessories with the membership logo, priority notification of available protection assignments, and access to members-only gatherings and events worldwide. You are only eligible once you have attended one of the Providing Executive Protection Programs.

 

The Executive Protection Institute encourages those with experience to try a variety of continuing education classes to either develop new skills or to improve their existing body of knowledge.  There are courses in Campus Protection, VIP Protection, Executive Protection, Protection Driving, Gun Protection, and Physical Security for Consultants & PPS to name a few.

 

Getting Started

 

Enrollment:     Call (212) 268-4555 or email them at info@personalprotection.com.

 

Duration:         Some programs take seven days to complete and can cost up to $3,500                                         to start.

 

Financing:       Financing is available to qualified applicants at 0% interest with up to 6 months to pay.

 

Payment:         Payment methods include check, credit card, or PayPal Credit.

 

Books:             A wide catalog of Executive Protection Training books are available.  

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Bodyguard Season 2: When Will the Hit Series Return?

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Netflix’s Bodyguard

What’s going on with Bodyguard season 2? The scripted drama series, about an ex-military bodyguard assigned to protect the UK’s Home Secretary, was a runaway hit on Netflix and BBC.  In the UK, the show was more popular than The Crown, drawing a massive 10.4 million viewers for its finale.  It was also the UK’s most-watched program in 2018.  Critics rallied behind the show, too.  Rotten Tomatoes deemed Bodyguard “certified fresh”, and star Richard Madden took home the Best Actor in a Drama TV series at the 76th Annual Golden Globes.  With so much buzz and fanfare, it’s shocking that season 2 hasn’t been confirmed.

Where is Bodyguard season 2?

The answer isn’t so simple.  Despite breaking records, winning awards, and inspiring a legion of dedicated fans, the series hasn’t been officially renewed for a second season.  It’s an unprecedented move in an age of fast consumption and content oversaturation.  Most show stars and creators are eager to get back to work and keep their shows trending.  But series creator Jed Mercurio has blamed the delay on one vague reason – logistics.

During an interview at Israel’s INTV conference, Mercurio said, “There are a lot of logistics in terms of setting up a second season and we’re just working through those.”  He did share that he was pleased with the demand for the show and seemed optimistic.  But for fans hoping for a tentative date or at least a confirmation that production was underway, his answer wasn’t exactly satisfying.

Additionally, Mercurio has been working on his other show, Line of Duty, the fifth season of which was delayed to accommodate Bodyguard.

Madden confirmed to entertainment website Digital Spy that he’d had some preliminary conversations with Mercurio about the second season.  But he hadn’t read a script.  So, unfortunately, there are no easy answers about Bodyguard season 2.

A different production model for Bodyguard Season 2

Though streaming services have introduced a speedy TV production model, in which our favorite shows are back on the air in the blink of an eye, British series don’t always follow the same model.  For instance, Amazon’s Fleabag, which originated in the UK, debuted to rave reviews and award nominations in 2016; its second season is premiering in May 2019.

And shows with greater production value tend to take their sweet time as well.  The wildly successful Game of Thrones just returned for its final season after a nearly two-year absence, and Westworld took a similar hiatus before its second season.

Though fans crave a steady stream of content, they may have to wait for it.

Bodyguard’s appeal

So, what is it that has so many people addicted to this show?

The psychological thriller finds a unique balance between heart-stopping action, romance, and mystery.  When we first meet Madden’s emotionally wounded yet dedicated David Budd, he’s on a train with his children.  He senses something isn’t right after witnessing a suspicious man just outside.  He acts on his instincts and discovers a woman in the bathroom, strapped with a bomb and a trigger in her hand.  He connects with her, convincing her not to detonate the bomb, and he saves the lives of everyone on the train.  It’s a dazzling opening sequence that sets the tone for the rest of the series.

TV critic Weniel Ma writes, “It manages to cram in more conspiracies, power plots, backstabbing and explosive moments in six episodes than a season of 24 did in, well, 24 episodes.”

And, Bodyguard does what House of Cards could only pull off some of the time – it takes the viewer deep into the inner workings of government without getting lost in the minutiae.  It’s realistic but doesn’t feel like a day at C-SPAN.

Aside from the show’s high quality, this is a global moment of political unrest, in the UK especially.  Brexit negotiations are ongoing, and there’s real political drama unfolding with each day.  There’s a heightened interest in politics, real and fake.  That’s not to say the show wouldn’t do well in a less tumultuous period, but it’s definitely benefitting from the momentary intense interest.

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A long tradition of Bodyguard stories

Bodyguard follows in the tradition of other bodyguard-centered stories, the likes of which have continued to delight audiences for decades.  Think of movies like The Bodyguard, In the Line of Fire, and Man on Fire, all focused on tough but relatable bodyguards fighting corruption and developing meaningful relationships with their clients.  It’s a classic formula that works.

Spy and assassin shows seem to be in vogue, too.  BBC America’s Killing Eve, about an MI6 agent hunting down a deadly female assassin, was just renewed for season 3, the same week as its season 2 premiere.  And star Sandra Oh took home a Golden Globe for her work on the series the same night Madden won his.  These dramas, with their potent combination of action and humor, are in high demand.

Though it’s important to point out that these shows are often dramatized.  Bodyguard certainly plays into a fantasy of what it’s like to be a bodyguard.  But that’s beside the point; it’s not a documentary. 

Dramatized or not, Bodyguard season 2 will be welcomed back with open arms…whenever it surfaces.

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Learn How a Bodyguard Course Can Make You Better at Executive Protection

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Should I take a Bodyguard Course?

Did you know, a Bodyguard Course can help you advance your executive protection career? But here’s the kicker, everything in the executive protection (EP) business has a cost connected to it.
EP is all about ensuring the safety of VIPs. Today, an EP job could involve guarding the President of a Fortune 500 company, traveling with a celebrity like Ariana Grande, or securing the compound of a tech CEO like Mark Zuckerberg. Executive protection is meaningful, important work that comes with a lot of responsibility. Those who aspire to enter the field imagine the excitement and the opportunity to rub elbows with the rich and famous, but they often fail to research the most critical aspect of the job – executive protection training.

Bodyguard jobs remain great fodder for films and television series, most recently Netflix’s hit show Bodyguard. But these are dramatizations. It’s highly unlikely you’ll be recruited to foil a major terrorist plot. However, you will be expected to protect your client at all costs and continuously think on your feet, and that requires extensive training that you can get from a Bodyguard Course.

There are over 1 million security guards in the United States, across all specialties, and 668,000 of those guards work in investigation and security services, according to a May 2017 study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In short, this is a coveted job for elite professionals who are trained in excellence. It’s a competitive field, and there aren’t as many openings as other industries. Thus, excellent training from a bodyguard course is a surefire way to stand out.


Bodyguard Course Training – Getting Started

There are four key paths you can take to become an executive protection professional:

  1. Military experience – In the military, you learn some of the best tactical training there is, you get your body in amazing physical shape, and you do it all with a sense of duty.
  2. Formal education – Though you’ll need to supplement your education with defensive technical training, criminal justice or law enforcement degree can give you the upper hand in a competitive field. Your degree can also help you ascend the ranks faster once you’re hired.
  3. Licensure – You can start by acquiring the appropriate licenses specific to your field (i.e. a license to carry a concealed weapon). In most cases, you’ll receive safety training before securing your license, and you’ll start to learn the ins and outs of firearms.
  4. Specialized training – Bodyguard course training is specifically geared toward prepping executive protection professionals for real-world experience. You can learn from experienced professionals, and you can study alongside fellow enthusiastic trainees. You’ll receive a curriculum that’s customized for your line of work. This is the most direct and effective way to prep.

Keep in mind that you won’t receive this training or education on the job. You’ll need to begin this journey before you ever click send on your first bodyguard job application. Also, as you prep to enter the industry, you’ll need to get in peak physical shape and take care of basic skills, like maintaining an active driver’s license.

Once you’re trained, you can work with a bodyguard staffing recruiter to start identifying relevant opportunities.

In most cases, you’ll need to meet a few requirements before selecting your training path:

  • You’ll need to be 18 years of age or older.
  • You’ll need good physical health. This doesn’t just mean strength; it includes good eyesight and excellent hearing.
  • You’ll need to be well-groomed. Bodyguards need to be professional and unassuming, which means being clean-cut, with no distracting beards, hairstyles, or tattoos.
  • You’ll need to pass a criminal background check, so be sure to clear up even the smallest issues like overdue parking tickets.
  • You’ll need a strong understanding of client confidentiality. Protecting a VIP means you’ll often be exposed to information or conversations that must be treated with the utmost respect.
  • You’ll need to be naturally observant and alert, and you’ll need excellent communication skills.
  • You’ll need to pass drug testing.
  • You’ll need at least a high school diploma or GED.
  • You might need 4-6 years of experience as an entry-level guard, depending on the program or the job you aspire to.


What you’ll learn in a training course

No two executive protection jobs are the same. You’ll have to protect your clients from threats as serious as bodily harm, kidnapping, assault, assassination, stalking, and harassment, or as non-threatening as embarrassment. This could mean managing a massive crowd, securing a large area or venue, driving, or even shadowing your clients. The job of a bodyguard is extensive, and thus, your executive protection training will cover quite a lot of topic areas.

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Expect your training to include:

  • Thorough overview of what protective services include
  • The basics of security and how executive protection builds upon that
  • Measures and countermeasures: These are offensive and defensive interventions designed to keep your client out of harm’s way. Measures include safe entrance and exit strategies, varied travel routing, and maintaining a strong forward presence. Countermeasures could include alternate hotel accommodations and quick evacuation plans.
  • Examples of specifics and techniques that you can expect based on the level of your assigned VIP
  • Expected legal issues
  • Command post operations
  • How to conduct vehicle searches
  • Protective driving strategies
  • Surveillance detection skills
  • Commonly used walking formations
  • Defense tactics
  • Firearms tactics
  • Bodyguard ethics – there will be unwritten rules you’re expected to follow.
  • Conflict management skills – you may need to de-escalate a situation without using physical force.
  • Unarmed combat
  • First aid skills – situations could arise in which you need to administer life-saving aid.
  • Risk assessment skills – you need to be an expert at identifying threats and creating a plan of action based on your assessment.
  • Escorting – part of your job could include escorting VIPs from point A to point B; this may not sound tough, but you’ll need to protect individuals at all times while in transit.

Whatever path you choose to begin your career as a bodyguard, understand that extensive executive protection training is required to ensure you’re a viable candidate that can perform under pressure, regardless of the situation or the client.

So start a savings plan to attend a bodyguard course today, an remember clients and employers are impressed with EP certificates and credentials. Professional EP credentials mean something in this business and you are well-advised to get certified. So take a bodyguard course read a few good books and start preparing your career, if there’s too much EP competition where you are, go somewhere less congested and where professional EP services are in demand. Pay the price by taking massive focused action and by putting your EP skills and experiences to their highest and best possible use. Doers and dreamers both have a price to pay, but doers seize the opportunity to build, promote, deliver, and sustain superior results.  Take action and find a way to apply this information today. What you do today, you’ll harvest tomorrow.

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Harlan Austin is the founder and editor of Bodyguard Careers. If you need help getting started in Executive Protection, Click on this link.

I look forward to sharing in your success–I know you will find, as I have, that you are on a career path that is both interesting and profitable.
Sincerely Harlan Austin

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