Mike Baker - Ex-CIA Operative, Chairman & CEO at Portman Square Group | Lessons From The CIA

Success Story with Scott D. Clary

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How To, Business, Education, Self-improvement

4.6 • 326 Ratings

🗓️ 24 September 2023

⏱️ 70 minutes

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➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ Join Our Free Slack Community To Up-Skill Yourself: https://bit.ly/3IY8kwK ➡️ About The Guest Mike Baker is a former CIA covert field operations officer with a distinguished 17-year career specializing in counterterrorism, counternarcotics, and counterinsurgency operations. His expertise took him around the globe, where he engaged in, organized, and supervised operations across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the former Soviet Union, and other undisclosed locations.In addition to his CIA career, Mike Baker is known for his role as the host of "BLACK FILES DECLASSIFIED," a television series where he investigates top-secret military projects, unveiling hidden aspects of military technology and operations. His experiences and insights have not only contributed significantly to global security but have also provided a rare glimpse into the world of espionage and military innovation, making him a respected figure in the field of intelligence and security. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://twitter.com/MBCompanyMan/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-baker-1280/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHUBSPOT — https://hubspot.com/ BUTCHERBOX - https://butcherbox.com/success (Code: success)JUSTIN WINE - https://justinwine.com/ (Code: Success)MY FIRST MILLION PODCAST - https://www.youtube.com/@MyFirstMillionPod/SHOPIFY — https://shopify.com/successstory/NETSUITE — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/FACTOR — https://factormeals.com/successpod50 (Code: successpod50)HELLOFRESH — https://hellofresh.com/50successpod (Code: 50succespod)MUNCH— https://www.getmunch.com/ (Code: Success)ZBIOTICS — https://zbiotics.com/success (Code: success) ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro02:14 - Mike Baker’s Origin Story06:04 - Secrets of CIA Training08:13 - The Ideal CIA Operative12:31 - Covert Lifestyle: Inside the CIA13:45 - Exit Strategies from the CIA17:15 - From Spy to Private Eye20:32 - Insights from Mike’s Time at the CIA30:16 - Sponsor: My First Million Podcast33:35 - Crafting Business Triumphs38:13 - Mastering 'Get Off the X'40:40 - CEO's Guide: Deciding in Uncertainty42:32 - Modern Business Threatscape46:07 - Wisdom for Entrepreneurs52:03 - Security Pioneering Strategies53:59 - Mike's Major Mishap55:26 - Unveiling Mike's Book & Socials56:54 - Defining Success with Mike Baker

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1:07.1	maintain energy levels, to look good, to feel good, to show up with a clear head, clear thoughts,
1:13.6	be able to jump on podcasts, jump on calls, pitch to investors, whatever it is is my diet. My diet
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