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In a second part episode with guest Jim McConnell, Mark Ledlow engages in a thought-provoking conversation with security expert Jim. They discuss the evolving landscape of executive protection, addressing issues such as labor shortages and the growing need for compliance. Jim shares valuable insights on the expanding role of EP professionals, emphasizing the importance of holistic training beyond tactical skills. The episode explores the impending challenges in the industry, including the rise of compliance audits and the critical role of integrity in executive protection.

Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Labor Shortages in Texas: Jim McConnell highlights the unique challenges faced in Texas, particularly in Dallas and Austin, where there is a significant shortage of qualified labor with the necessary certifications for executive protection roles.
• Diverse Needs in EP: The conversation touches upon the varied requirements in executive protection, ranging from providing security at small events like cowboy churches to managing security for large-scale concerts. The need for adaptable and culturally aware EP professionals is crucial.
• The Complexity of Scaling: Jim discusses the complexities involved in scaling security operations, especially in large states like Texas. Issues such as obtaining qualified drivers and drone threat experts contribute to the challenges faced by security businesses.
• EP Training Focus: Jim McConnell emphasizes the importance of non-tactical training in executive protection, including aspects such as governance, confidentiality, export control, and understanding diverse business cultures. The discussion sheds light on the significance of soft skills in the EP domain.
• Social Media Scrutiny: Mark Ledlow and Jim discuss the impact of social media on the hiring process in the corporate world. They explore whether tactical images and content on social platforms can be a turnoff for potential employers, shedding light on the need for candidates to align with corporate culture.
• The Future of Compliance: Jim predicts a surge in compliance requirements for security contracts, with auditors becoming more thorough in evaluating providers. He emphasizes the need for EP professionals to proactively engage in compliance efforts and be prepared for comprehensive audits.

QUOTES

• "There's not enough labor agents like they have in California market. Totally different opposite. Here in Dallas, Austin, it's just lacking in really qualified folks."
• "Your uniform becomes everything from a cowboy outfit to a tuxedo. How do you fit in with all those cultures?"
• "Tell me what you have done, not what you know, because I'll be able to know what you know."
• "Show me your confidentiality training. Show me your export control training."
• "Let's up our integrity. Let's up our passion for what we do. Let's learn to be servants."

Connect with and learn more about Jim Mcconnell:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcconnell/

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Join host Mark Ledlow in this episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast as he sits down with security expert Jim McConnell to discuss the dynamic challenges of safeguarding Texas, particularly in the Dallas Fort Worth area. From the surge in migration to foreign nationals acquiring land, the podcast explores the unique risks and opportunities posed by the vast landscape and complex airspace. Jim shares insights on the burgeoning drone industry, its impact on security, and the need for professionals to adapt to technological advancements.

Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Holistic Protection Approach: Security professionals must communicate openly with clients about the comprehensive nature of protection, covering not only physical security but also technological aspects, including cybersecurity and information protection.
• Scale and Complexity: With Texas experiencing rapid growth, security measures need to scale accordingly. Large warehouses, expansive data centers, and complex airspace present challenges that security professionals must navigate effectively.
• Drone Dynamics: The podcast delves into the increasing use of drones for deliveries and surveillance. Jim highlights the need for developing strategies to handle drones as both assets and potential threats, considering the unique airspace challenges in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
• Airspace Complexity: Dallas Fort Worth is identified as having one of the most complex airspaces in the U.S. Understanding and managing this complexity is crucial, especially with the rise of drones and UAVs.

QUOTES

• "If our executives think that we're doing all protection, and if we don't tell them we're not, and say we're not responsible, if the pie chart of protection is a pie chart, and this one slice is close protection, one slice is their technology, another slice is lots of different things that we do... If we don't cover it all, let's make sure we tell them."
• "Texas, the Dallas Fort Worth area, from my talking to a lot of pilots, is the most complex airspace in the United States."

Connect with and learn more about Jim Mcconnell:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcconnell/

To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

Leslie was born and raised in Austin, TX. She came to Denton first in 2000 to attend the University of North Texas earning her degree. In 2005, she became an elementary educator and taught for 13 years. Leslie decided to take her passion of creating relationships and helping others by attaining her real estate license in 2019, where she began with Keller Williams.

She currently hangs her license with Fathom Realty while keeping true to her goal of providing clients with a seamless transition and positive experience going into their new home.

Outside of working, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, family and friends. When Leslie is not busy with her role as both single mother and Real Estate agent, she is an active runner who likes the outdoors, traveling, and
live music.

The Real Estate Collective is your go-to podcast for cutting-edge advice from an industry professional. Your host Brandon Head is joined by guest Leslie Fiero-Schmidtke, a friend he has known since college. They cover topics such as the challenge of providing good service to customers, the necessary skills to be a successful real estate agent, the importance of budgeting and the trends of the market. Listen in to The Real Estate Collective to gain real-world advice and insight from an industry insider. Host Brandon Head and his guests will provide you with everything you need to know to become a successful real estate agent. Don't miss out - tune in to The Real Estate Collective for helpful tips and tricks to stay ahead of the game.

Key Takeaways:

• The Benefits of Taking a Leap of Faith in Your Career
• Building a Career as a Real Estate Agent
• Real Estate Agents and Brokerages: Reputation and Services
• The Challenges of Working in Real Estate
• The Pros and Cons of Residential vs Land Investing.
• Successful Real Estate Agent: Lessons Learned throughout Career
• The Benefits of Asking Questions When Dealing with Customers
• Change of Plans: Exploring the Impact of Contract Cancellations
• Tools for Budgeting and Planning for Financial Success
• Surviving the Slow Season as a Freelancer

Topics with Timestamps:

[00:07:55] The Benefits of Taking a Leap of Faith in Your Career

[00:11:45] Building a Career as a Real Estate Agent

[00:15:29] Real Estate Agents and Brokerages: Reputation and Services

[00:19:19] The Challenge of Being a Good Real Estate Agent

[00:26:29] The Challenges of Working in Real Estate

[00:30:11] The Pros and Cons of Residential vs Land Investing.

[00:33:51] Successful Real Estate Agent: Lessons Learned throughout Career

[00:37:52] The Benefits of Asking Questions When Dealing with Customers

[00:45:22] Change of Plans: Exploring the Impact of Contract Cancellations

[00:52:47] Tools for Budgeting and Planning for Financial Success

Notable Quotes:

“Make time every single day to call. Nobody answers their phone. You know, that's the number 1 complaint about realtors is they're non-communicative.”

“Don't work for free for anybody. Put a price tag on your value for what you do.” 

“My biggest focus was building my sphere and my clients because I wanted them to come back to me and to refer me out. Not necessarily, hey, let's get this transaction done and move on. It's a mark of a good agent when you can create your business off of referrals by the way.”

“The true challenge of a really good agent is education. And if you approach it with education and service, you have a buyer for life that will sit there and feed you people along the way.”

“I represent the person, not the house, not the property. And I think that making that kind of like my motto has really helped me out.” 

Resources

• The Real Estate Collective

Connect with Brandon Head

• LinkedIn

Connect with Leslie Fiero-Schmidtke

• Instagram
• Facebook

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The Real Estate Collective podcast is a must-listen for anyone in the real estate industry. Hosted by Brandon Head and featuring special guest Shelly Head, the podcast covers a wide range of topics related to the business. In the latest episode, Brandon and Shelly tackle how to stay organized and intentional while navigating the stress of work-life balance. Shelly shares some of her experiences transitioning from being a Pediatric Nurse into the real estate world. They also discuss how to connect with clients and be proactive to gain business. Brandon and Shelly also remind listeners to care for their health and wellbeing as a foundation for success and discuss the benefit of taking the time to build relationships. Tune into The Real Estate Collective podcast to hear Brandon and Shelly's insights and advice on the business.

Key Takeaways:

• Time Management Strategies
• The Pressure of Multi-Tasking for Women
• Navigating A Career Change in a Different Time Zone
• The Impact of the Drop in Loan Officers and Realtors Nationwide
• Developing People Skills for Success
• Accountability when Working as a Self-Employed Professional

Topics with Timestamps:

[00:04:14] Time Management Strategies

[00:07:37] The Pressure of Multi-Tasking for Women

[00:11:08] Navigating A Career Change in a Different Time Zone

[00:14:44] The Impact of the 33 Percent Drop in Loan Officers and Realtors Nationwide

[00:18:30] Developing People Skills for Success

[00:21:48] The Benefits of Proactivity for Business Growth

[00:25:26] The Benefits of Early Cancer Detection

[00:29:24] Finding Balance Between Work and Family Life 

[00:33:00] Breaking the Cycle of Family Stress

[00:36:25] The Importance of Being an Advocate for Your Child

[00:39:59] Accountability when Working as a Self-Employed Professional

[00:43:55] Exercise for Health and Stress Relief

[00:48:01] The Benefits of Building Relationships in Real Estate Sales

[00:51:50] Being Patient and Understanding the Real Estate Market

Notable Quotes:

"I think it's just really for me trying to figure out how to be as organized and intentional as I can. So I'm kinda working through that now. Scheduling my day out. Scheduling it down to the minute." 

"I think that women in general, most women, I'm not saying all, and I'm not saying dads aren't present, but I'm just saying that moms feel this pressure to take care of the household in this in the sense of taking care of everybody, loving on everybody, making sure everybody's got what they need."

“It just kind of explains and shows people I think that no matter where you're at in life and what's going on, you're capable of stuff if you just wanna do it.” 

“I'm busting my ass to pay these people to take care of my kids. And then I don't get to spend time with my kids. And I'm like, it's similar to somebody saying, okay, I'm gonna have a baby. And then now I have to go work to pay for daycare. And I'm barely making enough to cover day care. And it's like, well, what are you doing? It's a vicious cycle.”

“Just reminding yourself that if you're in a specific phase or period in your life where in order to be successful, something else has to give, and if that thing is more to sacrifice time with your family in order to be successful because of where your kids are at or where your family's at, that maybe just realizing for now may not be the time. For me in my mind, I think, okay, Right now, my kids are 3 and 5. And I know once they start school, the busy will shift to a different kind of busy and maybe it'll be easier to put a little bit more into work. But I think if you can just kind of realize that it's not gonna be that way forever you can find what keeps you balanced and fulfilled, that’s the trick.”

Resources

• The Real Estate Collective

Connect with Brandon Head

• LinkedIn

Connect with Shelly Head

• Facebook

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Welcome to another episode of The Real Estate Collective with your host, Brandon Head! In this episode, Brandon highlights the importance of understanding that interest rates are not the defining factor when considering the purchase of a home. Brandon explains how the median sale price in Texas is $325,000 with an average of 37 days on market for December and a month-over-month decrease of 7.3%. Homeowners who have owned for the past two years or more have gained substantial equity in their homes and owning a home makes individuals 40 times richer than those who rent. The last thing Brandon reminds us of is how a relationship with a lending partner can help provide assistance and advice on the market and how best to capitalize on it. Next episode promises to feature the host’s wife with a great story about getting started in real estate.

You don’t want to miss it!

Topics Discussed and Key Points:

●Using Home Equity for Financial Freedom

●The Pros and Cons of Homeownership

●Understanding Net Worth and Foreclosure

●The Benefits of Having a Good Lending Partner

Timestamps

[00:04:28] Decline in Home Sales in December

[00:09:00] Home Equity & Financial Freedom

[00:13:06] What Are The Benefits To Homeownership

[00:14:01] Understanding Net Worth and Foreclosure

[00:17:38] The Benefits of Having a Good Lending Partner

Notable Quotes

“I need y'all to have the conversation with your clients that interest rates aren't everything.”

"Those that have owned homes at least for the last 2 years and further have gained a substantial amount of equity in their house. Think about all the things that they can do with equity. Get people comfortable talking to you about debt."

“We still don't have a whole lot of homes on the market, which is problematic because when the market kicks back up, when interest rates drop as they're supposed to, because inventory is a little bit lower, it's gonna be a feeding frenzy."

"House money is still substantially cheaper than credit card debt. You're looking at 19 percent to 25 percent to 29 percent on credit cards versus 6 percent on a house."

"Foreclosure is not always the answer and it's the worst solution usually because it not only affects you long term, but mentally speaking can wreak havoc on you as well."

"If you have a great lending partner, you utilize it just like that as a partnership. You call them, you ask them ‘hey, what's going on?’ I guarantee you. If they're not calling you once a week or once every other week to just talk about market stuff, talk about what you're seeing. A good lending partner knows how to piece those things together."

Resources

●The Real Estate Collective

Connect with Brandon Head

●LinkedIn

Call to Action

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Welcome to the first episode of The Real Estate Collective with your host, Brandon Head! Brandon is a mortgage loan originator from Colleyville, Texas. He began his career in commercial lending before transitioning to gym sales and then to his current role. Brandon is also a CrossFit enthusiast. This 2023 Real Estate Podcast will feature interviews with realtors, lenders, title reps, and other industry professionals from the DFW area, discussing changes that have taken place in the real estate market over the past few years. The podcast will roll out one episode per week, with the goal of two, and a weekly market update. Be sure to leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! New ones will be released soon.

Topics Discussed and Key Points:

● Introducing Your Host Brandon Head

● The Evolving Dallas-Fort Worth Real Estate Market

● Real Estate Podcasting

Timestamps

[00: 00: 28] Brandon Head’s Career Journey and the Real Estate Collective Podcast

[00: 03: 52] Real Estate In the DFW Market

[00: 08: 12] Upcoming Episodes of the Real Estate Collective

Notable Quotes

"I tend to get along with people. So, you know, here we are."

"My goal here is to Find those people that have these stories that may resonate with others."

"It seems to me there's an increase in coaching in every industry over the last couple years. Like, that's the thing to do."

"I was thinking about another thing where we could do some market updates, but as I thought deeper and deeper on that, I had another idea that for folks that listen to this, we could set it up to where you could subscribe to a weekly email based, you know, hey, here's a new release. Also, here's a weekly update."

"The DFW real estate market has had a lot of changes over the last few years. The podcast will feature realtors, lenders, title reps and other industry professionals."

Resources

● The Real Estate Collective

Connect with Brandon Head

● LinkedIn

Call to Action

If you enjoyed this podcast and want to support us, please subscribe on the platform you listen to podcasts from, leave a review and share with your friends. We’d greatly appreciate it!

Netflix has a plan for all those households that share login credentials. Uber is going to advertise to you, a lot. A mysterious GPS interference affected air travel in Texas. And did physicists uncover the cheat code to the universe?

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Dallas Morning News writer Brad Towsend joins Josh Mazur to talk about the Dallas sports scene from past to present including stories about Dirk Nowitzki, Luka Doncic, and Rick Carlisle. 

Michelle Henderson, worked in education as a teacher, educational diagnostician, and behavior analyst for thirty years. While teaching children with autism, she wrote a book titled, A Three Element Social Skill Program: Instruction, Drama, and Technology. In 2006, she opened IASIS Learning Center, a non-profit organization teaching children social skills through drama techniques. With the knowledge she obtained through her all of her work with kids, she found her passion in helping intuitive children embrace their gifts. 

Michelle herself is a Psychic Medium. She also shares her innovative ideas with other lightworkers, giving them direction about how to support families of intuitive children.

In her latest book, Spiritual Nurturing for Intuitive Children, Michelle is offering guidance to all sorts of healers on how to provide parents the tools and knowledge required to fully integrate psychic children into their families.

Website: https://www.michellehendersonmedium.com/

Facing a wave of backlash to its proposed Cultural Competence Action Plan, Southlake’s school board tries to find middle ground — but winds up angering everyone. The school board meeting room turns into a battleground, as scores of conservative parents line up to explain their objections to any changes to the curriculum or disciplinary measures designed to protect students of color. Behind the scenes, with the help of powerful figures like Texas GOP Chairman Allen West, a new political action committee begins work to stop what supporters say is a “liberal takeover” of their school district. They sue to put the diversity plan on hold, and their efforts catch the attention of conservatives outside Southlake.

You can read the text of Carroll ISD’s draft diversity plan here.

Southlake’s leaders try to bring the community together in the weeks after the viral N-word video. But inside the halls of Carroll High, Black students aren't feeling heard. In the midst of the turmoil, 17-year-old Raven Rolle secretly records her emotional showdown in the principal’s office with a white student who insists that anyone should be able to say the N-word. Meanwhile, the school district is forging ahead with a plan to address racist bullying, but before officials can release it, a pandemic and a national racial reckoning throws everything off track. A friend of Raven’s, Nikki Olaleye, organizes a Black Lives Matter rally in town square—and fear takes hold in Southlake.

CORRECTION (Sept. 2, 2021, 04:30 p.m. ET): A previous version of this episode misstated the hotel where the 2018 homecoming dance was held. It was a Hilton hotel, not a Westin.

Beautiful Southlake, Texas, seemed too good to be true—until a video emerged of white high school students chanting the N-word. But it was the school district’s plan to confront racism that really sent residents on the warpath. Hosted by reporter Mike Hixenbaugh and correspondent Antonia Hylton, Southlake is a six-part series about belonging—and backlash—in an American suburb.