{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Fearless Mindset","title":"Episode 238 - The Dark Side of Security: What It Takes to Survive in Executive Protection (Part 2)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1769,"description":"In this episode, Mark Ledlow engages in a compelling conversation about handling adversity with a guest, Ben Hosking, who shares thrilling stories from Australia's Northern Territory, including a deadly crocodile encounter. The discussion moves to the real-life inspiration behind Crocodile Dundee and the impact of Hollywood's glamorization. The focus shifts to discussing the significant fires in California, drawing parallels with Australian bushfires and the dedication of firefighters. They also touch upon the rise in privatized security services, the challenges in recruitment due to a lack of work ethic among newer generations, and the importance of specialized training in executive protection. The conversation highlights the shift toward digital storytelling and the need for perseverance in the security industry.\n\nLearn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.\n\nKEY TAKEAWAYS\n\nAdversity Handling: Emphasis on resilience and managing adversity, relevant to the podcast's theme.\n\nCrocodile Incident: First job involving crocodile response in Australia, highlighting the dangers and Ben Hosking's unique career experiences.\n\nCrocodile Dundee Story: The real story behind the character, involving tragic events.\n\nWildfires: Discussion on the impact of wildfires in the US and Australia, including arson and personal experiences.\n\nSecurity Operations: Insight into the executive protection and security industry, with specific focus on networking, training, and industry demands.\n\nBusiness Growth: Ludlow and Hosking discuss expanding business operations and the importance of brand-building and networking.\n\nQUOTES\n\n\"The Mary River is a really lovely place... but part of the wildlife is also the crocodile population.\"\n\"The power of digital storytelling is what it's become.\"\n\"It's a zero-point-one percent margin of failure you're competing with.\"\n\"Spend the time networking, get online, build a LinkedIn profile.\"\n\nGet to know more about Ben Hosking...","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}