By Doc Rogers
Since almost everyone’s budgets are strained and cutting back is now en vogue, I decided to write the “poor man’s bodyguard guide” for those wishing to get into the industry on a shoestring budget.
Everyone’s cautious about spending and with the economy being down; starting your bodyguard career in this type of environment will be difficult, but not impossible. As bodyguards we know that in tough finical times, people get desperate and the violent crime rate goes up worldwide (shootings, assaults, kidnappings, etc.) sad but true and good for business.
Entering the bodyguard trade doesn’t have to be expensive or tough. With some good basic bodyguard training, you can easily get around the common challenges within the industry. You will be able setup a bodyguard program calculated to decrease the risks against your client. The main goal after your bodyguard training should be building a client base to make a name for yourself and get a professional reputation in the industry.
While your basic bodyguard training should assist you in building notoriety and conveying a certain amount of expertise, as well as providing income from the industry in the long-run, there is a price. You need to scrutinize each bodyguard academy according to its costs in both time and money. Determine whether or not the bodyguard academy will be feasible in terms of time and money constraints for your given situation. Refer to Mr. Harlan “Hucky” Austin’s marvelous book Top Executive Protection Schools for a complete list of bodyguard academies.