187 - Spy Secrets With Jason_Hanson

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a spy? I dreamed about being a spy growing up and have been fascinated by that world ever since.    How does that knowledge transfer over to the business world you might ask? It comes down to knowing your surroundings and doing your research.    The skills that you need to learn to be a spy will get you out of your comfort zone. They help teach you the subtle art of persuasion and deal-making. You learn how to take calculated risks, mitigate the fallout, and cut through everyday noise to focus intently.    Our guest today is Jason Hanson,  a former CIA operative turned business entrepreneur. He founded  Spy Escape & Evasion in 2010. Jason won a deal on ABC’s hit reality series, Shark Tank, and he’s a New York Times Best Selling Author with his book Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life. He lives on“Spy Ranch,” a 320-acre facility where he teaches spy skills like Evasive Driving, Pistol, and Rifle Shooting, Intelligence Operations, Cyber Security, and more. Jason has a new book out called Survive Like a Spy.. Jason has been featured on The NBC Today Show, Dateline, Rachael Ray, Fox & Friends, Forbes, NPR, and The Huffington Post among others.   Here are some the intriguing topics we talk about: How to Build Rapport Benefits of Doing Deep Research The Art Of Persuasion The Entrepreneur Mindset Strategic Alliances Mental Triggers Playing The Long Game SADR Cycle (Spotting Accessing Developing Recruiting) Boundaries Cyber Security Enjoy This Episode With Jason Hanson!