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17 Ways to Make it Big in the Bodyguard Business!

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By Doc Rogers

Here is a simple and short 3-part checklist to keep in mind if you want to make it “big” in the business:

Before all bodyguard assignments:

•    Be clean-cut and presentable.
•    Have a good comfort level.
•    Maintain professional posture, demeanor and gestures.
•    Visualize only positive things you want to happen, but plan for the worst.
•     Mentally rehearse and keep your objectives clearly in mind.

During all bodyguard assignments:

•    Think before you speak to the client.
•    Listen to the client with respect.
•    Make the client feel as if they are the only one who matters to you.
•    Stay firmly on the path of providing professional protection to your client.
•    Be a well-organized and hardworking.

After all bodyguard assignments:

•    Be willing to pay and price, go any distance, to achieve your bodyguard career goals.
•    Learn from your mistakes and don’t let unexpected challenges throw you off course.
•    Program yourself to think positively, devise your career strategies and take action.
•    Invest in your education and professional development.
•    Knowledge must be achieved through hardwork.
•    Stay humble and listen to those who have walked the path before you.
•    Keep at it and never quit; don’t lose faith – get a grip and keep instep.

These simple tips have served me well for over 20 years in the trade. If you stay firmly on the path, keep true to yourself, never tire, never rest and never give up, you will surely make it big in the bodyguard trade. All the best and God speed.


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Professional Bodyguard

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Professional Bodyguard

By Doc Rogers

Every year new bodyguards enter the industry wanting to make a difference. They have special plans that will allegedly aid the professional 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 professional 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 Professional Bodyguard Industry.

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Money Management for Bodyguards

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By Doc Rogers

The objective of this article is to help talented bodyguards’ problem-solve their money management activities and to reach their financial goals. As bodyguards we get paid sporadically at times.  The goal is to plan an effective budget and to accumulate enough funds to survive the slow times and eventually become self-sufficient. No one is coming to our financial rescue; we need to hang tough there is no other option.

This year serious bodyguards and elite executive protection specialists will make a lot more money in the industry than in previous years.  This is the best time to get the ball rolling and accomplish something important financially with your bodyguard career.  Money management takes three of the most unglamorous things to accomplish; planning, self-discipline and hard-work.  Practice them or perish:

1. Planning. Bodyguards should efficiently plan their time, energy and money into areas of the profession that offers the biggest payoffs.  Bodyguards should be constantly asking themselves on a daily basis: “What is the best use of my time and what BG projects will be most financially rewarding?” Focus on the most important projects and activities. You must start planning business and personal lifestyle changes to reduce your overhead. You goal at this stage of the game is to earn more and save more of what you earn.

2. Self-discipline. Unlike what you see on TV bodyguards should not live a lavish lifestyle, we are not rock stars. You don’t need the latest model car, drive a nondescript one instead, you don’t need that Rolex, a Timex will do for now. You don’t need to display a social status at this time; you need to start building a nice little nest egg for yourself.  It’s time to get focused and get your financial house in order. Cut all useless spending; stop or cutback on going out to the club for a round of drinks and start tighten up your spending habits.

3. Hard-work. Now it’s time to get focused and get your head into the game. Make your money management goals happen through hard-work and action. Open a savings account either at your local bank or online (http://ingdirect.com).  After every successful BG assignment tuck away $500 into your savings account. Take for example if a bodyguard goes on three well-paid BG assignments per month, that’s thirty-six assignments per year, saving $500 from each assignment adds up to a total savings of $18,000. You are now taking full responsibly of your money management. Your individual savings budget may fluctuate, save a much as you can.

Your bodyguard career financial barriers can only be surpassed by extraordinary measures. Continue to significantly reduce your spending and push yourself to save beyond your normal cash saving limits.  You number one enemy is hesitation. The clock is ticking. Good luck and God speed.

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http://www.amazon.com/Corporate-Executive-Protection-Inspiring-Bodyguards/dp/1425135927

http://international-corporate-executive-protection.com/order.asp

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Four Bodyguard Contract Mistakes to Avoid

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Navigating the rough bodyguard waters and reaping in the rewards can be trickier than it seems. The following are five simple, but highly important mistakes to avoid when it comes to bodyguard contracts.

1. Contracts. Not having a contract drawn up by a lawyer for professional bodyguard services. Always obtain the services of a lawyer when making a bodyguard contract, don’t try to save money and do it yourself. It should spell out the exact services, personnel and equipment to be provided by you in the “Service Provision” section of the contract.

2. Client Responsibilities. Not having a “Client Responsibility” section in your contract. It should explain the client’s financial responsibility and work performance such as:

•    Roundtrip airfare to area of operation for all bodyguard personnel.
•    Suitable accommodation for all bodyguard personnel.
•    Client responsible for expense reimbursements relating to food, ground transportation and dry cleaning of clothing for all bodyguard personnel.
•    Client shall allow all bodyguard personnel to undertake their activities without hindrance.
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