100 RULES FOR THE NEW BODYGUARD
Description
Do you feel that it is time for a career change? Are you interested in learning what it is like to be a bodyguard? Have you sought training only to find that courses are scarce and very expensive?
In 100 Rules for the New Bodyguard, industry expert Big Mark the Bodyguard talks straight about what it is like to be the protector to celebrities, corporate giants and people under threat as well as offers valuable insight into what it takes to begin and grow a career in private protections.
Big Mark has poured into this book his 20+ years of experience, wonderful stories, applied and proven strategies, as well as practical advice that will equip you on your journey to become a protection professional with a realistic view of the bodyguard industry.
In these pages, you will discover:
- What its like to be a bodyguard in today's social climate
- What you should immediately do to gain valuable experience
- What steps you can take to avoid common pitfalls
- How to communicate with Clients / Principals
- How to maximize on professional relationships
If you are looking for a resource that is easy to read and offers practical advice based on experience - that will save you time and money, this is the tool you need.
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Contents
FOREWORD. 7
PREFACE. 9
THE BODYGUARD & TRAINING. 11
RULE 1: GET TRAINED. 13
RULE 2: THE GLAMOUROUS LIFE IS FOR THE PRINCIPAL. 16
RULE 3: KNOW WHAT LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS YOU'LL NEED. 21
RULE 4: BE MORE THAN A HIRED GUN. 24
RULE 5: KNOW YOUR BODYGUARD LAW.. 26
RULE 6: KNOW WHAT KIND OF BODYGUARD YOU WANT TO BE. 30
THE BODYGUARD & THE PRINCIPAL. 32
RULE 7: BECOME A TRUSTED RESOURCE. 34
RULE 8: NAVIGATE CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS CAREFULLY. 38
RULE 9: LEARN TO LIAISON WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT. 42
RULE 10: ADJUST WHEN WORKING WITH CORPORATE CLIENTS. 45
RULE 11: UNDERSTAND THE CELEBRITY CLIENT. 47
RULE 12: BE CAUTIOUS OF NIGHT CLUB APPEARANCES. 50
RULE 13: BEWARE OF THE DIFFICULT PRINCIPAL. 54
RULE 14: BE READY TO BE THE BAD GUY. 57
RULE 15: BE READY TO FALL BACK. 60
THE BODYGUARD & BUSINESS. 62
RULE 16: GET VETTED. 64
RULE 17: VERIFY THE CLIENT AND THE DETAIL. 67
RULE 18: ESTABLISH YOUR PRICING. 70
RULE 19: CLOSE THE DEAL. 73
RULE 20: CLOSE THE DEAL-MOVE FROM CUSTOMER TO CLIENTELLE. 75
RULE 21: BE PREPARED TO TRAVEL. 78
RULE 22: ESTABLISH A CONTRACT. 80
RULE 23: ESTABLISH NON-DISCLOSURE & NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT. 82
RULE 24: DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT TO OFFER DISCOUNT. 85
RULE 25: SECURE AN INSURANCE POLICY. 87
RULE 26: BODYGUARD AND HIS MEAL. 91
RULE 27: REQUEST EXPENSES AND PER DIEMS. 94
RULE 28: PREDETERMINE HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS. 97
RULE 29: UTILIZING BROKERS AND CONCIERGE SERVICES. 99
RULE 30: BE WISE WHEN SELECTING YOUR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES. 102
RULE 31: BODYGUARD, TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH. 106
RULE 32: MAINTAIN GOOD HYGIENE. 108
RULE 33: MAINTAIN A PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE. 111
RULE 34: USE PROPER GRAMMAR. 113
RULE 35: TAKE CARE OF YOUR FEET. 115
RULE 36: HAVE THE APPROPRIATE GEAR. 118
RULE 37: MAINTAIN LOYALTY AND RESPECT. 120
RULE 38 (i): THE JEALOUS BODYGUARD. 122
RULE 38(ii): KNOW THAT SIZE IS NOT EVERYTHING. 126
RULE 39: MAKE FIGHT OR FLIGHT DECISION. 129
RULE 40: CONDUCTING ADVANCED ASSESMENT. 131
RULE 41: PREPARE FOR LONG HOURS. 134
RULE 42: PICK A PROFESSIONAL TITLE. 137
RULE 43: DO NOT MAKE AGE A FACTOR. 139
RULE 44: SELECT CLIENT WITH CAUTION. 141
RULE 45: CHOOSE THE RIGHT CLIENT FOR YOU. 143
RULE 46: BE APPROACHABLE. 145
RULE 47: LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED ONES. 147
RULE 48: GET A PROFESSIONAL MENTOR. 150
RULE 49: STAY MOTIVATED. 152
RULE 50: BUY MY NEXT BOOK. 154
