Podcast

In a previous post and podcast episode, we discussed executive protection recruitment and more with Steve Albritton, a respected security industry consultant based in Florida, USA. In this continuation of our discussion, Steve shares how to build a security team from scratch, how to factor medical issues into a risk mitigation task and why staff sometimes need to

Whether you’re a sole trader, a start-up company in Australia, a DBA (A Doing Business As) or a start-up company in the USA, we all need to navigate our way through the business minefield, irrespective if you’re setting up a security business or another service. This can be a daunting task, especially as a large

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION PERSONNEL Executive Protection is all about people. The right people, in the right place, at the right time doing the right job for our clients. Panoptic Solutions prides itself on employing, contracting and engaging the right people. We are fortunate to have a team consisting of former military, law enforcement, emergency services and

We’re excited to introduce the new co-host, Steven Albritton, to our Wheels Up Podcast listeners. Steve Albritton served with the Marines and a state police force in the USA before taking on a role as a security manager for a high net worth individual and family. Since leaving that role, Steve has established OPStructure, an

In this episode, you’ll hear from the Ronin SA founder, Timm Smith, who has an unprecedented CV within the personal protection arena. You’ll learn all about Timm’s journey, the creation of Ronin SA and its high standards while learning what it takes to be a Ronin student and graduate. Close Protection, Close Personal Protection, Bodyguarding

Sorry to have left you hanging – we’ve been on a quick breather due to the workload with clients across multiple countries. But the Wheels Up Security Podcast is back! We’ve also made some exciting new changes to the format of our podcast. In this podcast, you’ll find out about our changes, hear our outstanding

Are you aware that up to 2,000 people around the world are currently being held against their will in one form or another? What’s worse, somewhere between 12,000 and 15,000 people are held captive every year for ransom or as hostages. The fact is, the risk is ever-present whoever and wherever you are, and being prepared to

Can mindset really help travellers and security operatives respond safely to uncertain circumstances? This post summarises a podcast interview with former Australian Special Forces soldier and hostile environment security expert, Rhys Dowden, about the benefits of a prepared mindset. He explains his holistic approach to confidence in any situation and his tips for getting the

Last week we published a blog post, Who Needs a Bodyguard and How Do You Hire One? – Part 1,  and podcast episode outlining the ins and outs of hiring a bodyguard or executive protection agent. In the second and final part of the series, we dive deeper to answer the question of who needs a