{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Fearless Mindset","title":"Episode 280 - From Marine Security Platoon to Training Civilians and Executive Protection Teams with Robert Lamm","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2561,"description":"In this episode, host Mark Ledlow is joined by Robert Lamm, a Montana rancher, Marine veteran, and security professional they met on a confidential Northern California disaster project. Robert recounts joining the Marine Corps in 1999, deploying with 2/1 and a special-operations-capable unit, then serving in a security platoon supporting special operations across Southeast Asia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. After leaving the Marines, he guided hunts, then entered State Department contracting with Blackwater and Triple Canopy, later working nearly 10 years in Afghanistan, including base security, threat assessments, and training local nationals; he describes attacks, a VBIED blast injury, and concerns about TBI. He discusses executive protection work, industry backstabbing, and the importance of networking and teamwork. Now lead instructor at Tactic MT and director of training for Veterans Covert Protection Group, he focuses on mindset, firearms safety, soft skills, and raising security standards amid COVID, unrest, and ammo shortages.\n\nLearn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.\n\nKEY TAKEAWAYS\nSecurity industry success depends on networking and consistent performance - every detail is an interview\nTeamwork and supporting colleagues during difficult times is essential in high-stress environments\nMindset determines survival - refusing to \"go quietly\" and maintaining mental resilience is critical\nThe security industry needs to evolve beyond 1980s-90s standards with better training and professionalism\nTraining should cover both hard skills (firearms) and soft skills (communication, medical, client service)\nFamilies and clients increasingly want consistency in security personnel rather than constant turnover\nAmericans need to take personal responsibility for their safety and not rely solely on authorities\nLiving each day as if it's your last is both a strength and challenge for veterans transitioning to civilian life\nReal security training...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rishMuewach3zyds1CJXg8rqHrjenld5BunFwxI_6I4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85M2Jm/MWRiNDhmZjcyNDI3/ZjI2ZTE1NWM5Y2Fl/ZjRhYy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}