Success Story with Scott D. Clary
Published on Nov 24, 2023, 10:52:00 PM
Total time: 00:08:55
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In this episode of "Success Story: Lessons," we sit down with Mike Baker, an American-British former CIA officer and current Chairman & CEO of Portman Square Group. We explore Mike's journey from an extensive 17-year career in counterterrorism, counternarcotics, and counterinsurgency operations to becoming a prominent figure in the media and private intelligence industry.
Building a Personal Brand: Mike discusses how his background in national security and counterterrorism, combined with strategic media appearances, helped him establish a strong personal brand. He explains the role of media in providing visibility and marketing opportunities for his startup.
Making Strategic Decisions: Learn how Mike's experience in the CIA influenced his approach to decision-making in business, emphasizing the importance of acting quickly with imperfect information.
Understanding Risk in Business: Mike provides insights into navigating risks in entrepreneurship, drawing parallels to risk assessment in intelligence operations.
The Principle of 'Get Off the X': Explore how the concept of 'Get Off the X', a strategy used in ambush scenarios, applies to business and startup environments, focusing on the need for swift action in crisis situations.
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Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.