The Fearless Mindset

This week’s episode features a conversation with Dotan Baer, a former Army Ranger and actor best known for his roles in Red Dawn, Bones, and his own show Vet Talks. Life after serving in the military is tough for veterans. Dotan's dedication to providing veterans a network they can rely on has been helping veterans find jobs in showbiz and beyond.

Dotan shares that the entertainment industry provides many different jobs aside from acting. Through his companies, veterans with products and services can find markets to sell to, and those wanting to make it in showbiz get their chance too. He also has a 3-part plan that takes veterans off the streets, into business, and eventually into procurement.

Show Notes

HIGHLIGHTS 

02:14 Leaving the army and providing veterans a shot at the showbiz industry

05:22 Vet Talks: Streets to Service, Service to Small Business, Small Business to Procurement Ready

10:47 Non-actor work in showbiz: Set construction, engineer, lighting, etc

12:56 For aspiring actors: Finding support with Associated Artists Group

QUOTES

02:49 "We met other veterans on set, like yourself, we said hey, come on in. Let's all work as a team. Let's approach the entertainment industry the way we were in the military."

04:06 "It was just so great. It was so great to be us and the industry embracing us, embracing military, embracing law enforcement."

04:37 "We are the penguins of Madagascar in the entertainment industry. Us, our little veteran crew. We don't make any of the movies or television you see. We make them better."

07:27 "We are able to offer the goods and services to the government. And what we help people do is prepare them to write that proposal and win that contracting bid."

10:51 "You may not want to be an actor. What if you want to do set construction? What if you want to be an engineer? What if you want to be lighting? So we would rather develop somebody the right way than say hey, come and be an actor."

You can connect with Dotan and learn more about him in the links below.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dotanbaer/

Website (Peacemaker SWAG) - https://peacemakerswag.com/

Website (Associated Artists Group) - https://associatedartistsgroup.com/

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What is The Fearless Mindset?

The Fearless Mindset hosted by Mark Ledlow, the founder of Ledlow Security Group. Join me as I interview the Security Industry's best and brightest to learn about the tactics and strategies they use to protect the world's wealthiest families so you can stay safe during these unprecedented times.

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