Awaken The Guardian

In this episode, Gerritt shares a cringe-inducing story about his romantic experience. And he said that what he did was not the proper way to go about it. The same is applicable in business. Gerritt says the fact that most people don’t know who you are and what you do, so they have no idea if they are willing to do business with you. When you try to close them on your first phone call, then odds are they will probably hang up. Gerritt says to think of business the same as building a long-term relationship. Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW - - > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to achieve success in every facet of

Belief is a powerful tool. In this episode, Gerritt talks about leveraging your beliefs. Even if you say you are going to reach the pinnacle of success, it is all for naught if you don’t believe it. Gerritt poses a challenge; start to think about what you’re going, and put yourself in a position to believe you will get there. Your beliefs will dictate the actions that you take to generate the results that you are after. Gerritt says that it sounds simple, but is hard to execute. Observe how your actions change with your beliefs. Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to achieve succ

In this episode, Gerritt gives three difficult questions to ask yourself to give you clarity. Ask yourself who are you serving. You enter into business proclaiming that you are for everybody when you are in fact not. Another question to ask, where will you take those you serve. Both of you want results, but what results are you going to get them? And finally, ask how you are going to get them there. Be the vehicle for your client’s success. Gerritt says that answering them earlier is better to give yourself a sense of direction. Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to achieve succ

In today`s episode, Gerritt tells us how to prevent getting taken advantage of. He outlines the difference between facts and feelings. People primarily focus on emotions, but there is a cost. Concentrating on facts will take you to your real destination while feelings will always lead you somewhere you should probably not be going. Gerritt says that when you act on feelings, then you need to find out the facts. Confront the person who irritated you and find out why, that way you will operate out of real information and not out of mere feelings and guesswork. Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and tec

Most of the frustrations we experience in life is due to getting our priorities mixed up. We often forget what is really important to us. Gerritt gives the challenge today to look at where you are actually spending your time, and where you should be spending your time. Getting clarity about your top five priorities is key to execution.   Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to achieve success in every facet of your life. There is an approach to get what you want out of life..a tactical approach.

In this episode, Gerritt outlines things that will bring back productivity to your work and life. The tips may sound counterproductive; it involves you working less to accomplish more. Gerritt alludes that in hurrying to finish many things all at once, you then get nothing done. Gerritt explains that if the things you are doing aren’t taking you where you want to go, odds are you probably shouldn’t be doing them. If you ask yourself, “Why am I doing this?” you will see that the tasks you thought were important, really are not. Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to achieve succes

In today`s episode Gerritt talks about the importance of knowing when and where you should put the blame. He even talks about a situation wherein he blamed his boss for a thing that happened. In reality, Gerrit realized that you have to acknowledge the fact that no one is in charge of the things you go through. Whatever happens, is inevitable and that it only brings misery if you deny this fact. Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to achieve success in every facet of your life. There is an approach to get what you want out of life..a tactical approach.

Today Gerritt talks about stress and how it affects us in our everyday life and decision making. He sees pressure as a chemical reaction or a response to a situation we perceive as “not working.” He shares about an experience that put him in a position he didn’t want to be in-- confusion, anger, frustration, and being overwhelmed. He continues to explain that the mind controls the body. In this sense, when you’re stressed, it also takes a toll on your overall health. Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to achieve success in every facet of your life. There is an approach to get wh

I'm sure you have heard the saying, "jack of all trades and master of none". In business it's important to refine your offer and fine tune your niche. When we try to be all things to all people we end up becoming nothing to nobody. Asking yourself what your passions are and what problem you solve well, is key to mastering your trade.  Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to achieve success in every facet of your life. There is an approach to get what you want out of life..a tactical approach.

In this episode, Gerritt talks about how people set themselves up for failure because of unrealistic expectations. Expectations that come with all the hype typically does not translate into reality very often. The same goes for business, where people have a lot of dreams for their respective brands. Gerritt reveals that a lot of people are inspired to get the results they want, but they do not have a plan to get to their endgame. Gerritt encourages everyone to avoid getting distracted by expectations and focus on getting there instead. Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to achie

In today’s episode, Gerritt talks about leadership and the importance of strategizing in business. He tells a story of meeting a client who works for a product development company who was setting himself up to fail because he did not know where he wants to go and what needs to happen in order to get there. To get his point across, Gerritt recounts the Battle of Chosin Reservoir which shared the same fate. Gerritt continues to highlight the reasons why strategizing is essential for good leadership and how it can get you where you want to be. Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to

Imagine this: Working a crazy stressful day at work and coming home to excited and happy kids when your energy has already been drained. You want to give your family some time, but you physically and emotionally can't. What an a-hole, right? In this episode, Gerritt discusses five steps that you can try for work-life balance. Do you want to save your personal relationships and enjoy optimum work performance at the same time? You won't want to miss this episode of Tactical Businessman. Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to achieve success in every facet of your life. There is an

In this episode, Gerritt talks about the power of having a team that works together like a well-oiled machine. To get his point across, he recounts some of his experiences being part of a SWAT Team. Gerritt tells valuable stories with lessons, both as a team member or as a leader. Are you a businessman managing groups of people? Or, are you a supervisor with people working under you? Gerritt shares five behaviors which you can teach your team so that you can achieve your full potential. Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to achieve success in every facet of your life. There is a

Is pain really a bad thing? When was the last time you physically challenged yourself? In this episode, Gerritt tells us that energy is the catalyst to success. At times when you push yourself to a point where you think you can’t go, it allows you to see the possibilities that exist in other areas of your life. By putting yourself in a position to struggle, you find ways to excel and to improve yourself even better. Challenging yourself allows you to accomplish things you thought you couldn’t do and achieve your biggest goals. Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to achieve succes

Gerritt recalls being a little hyperactive as a child and suffered from squirrel syndrome. Gerritt is a grown man now asking himself does he still get distracted by the rabbit holes of social media, and or empty conversations. Serial distractions often happen that steal our time from our families. Gerritt gives multiple tips to overcome this unproductive mentality.   Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to achieve success in every facet of your life. There is an approach to get what you want out of life..a tactical approach.

As what most people say, words can heal, hurt, build, or destroy. Gerritt learned that words do have power, correctly, to build relationships. Coming from a place wherein he had to back out and leave everything, he realized the difference of constructive words as well as the results. Words have the power to create everything or destroy everything. Words can create connections or distance you from relationships, people, and circumstances. Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to achieve success in every facet of your life. There is an approach to get what you want out of life..a tac

Gerritt tells a story about how one decision changed his perspective about gratefulness and gratitude. He and his wife were both invited by a friend to host a dinner to Iraqi people. Hesitant at first, but they still pushed through, and it turned out to be a great eye-opener, seeing how gratitude was evident despite all that happened to these people. Seeing how well they carry themselves with a perspective like this makes everything easier to bear.   Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to achieve success in every facet of your life. There is an approach to get what you want out o

Gerritt recalls how he celebrated the Fourth of July last week with his family and close relatives in Idaho. While family reunions are always a fun way to reconnect and spend quality time with family members who live afar, it's also one of those moments where drama, misunderstandings, and all types of chaos happen. Gerritt pondered on why such things happen, and he came up with some fascinating insights. Whether it’s about family matters or dealing with business, Gerritt talks about three essential principles to apply to your everyday lives. Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to

Gerritt has his wife join him for his 100th episode as he looks back on the life changes he had to make that led him to start this podcast.  Gerritt has shared with listeners some very personal struggles, but also the techniques he used to successfully get through those times. Obtaining a healthy work-life balance is something most of us desire and Garrett says that starts with a plan tied with a purpose.  Have you clearly defined what you want? Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to achieve success in every facet of your life. There is an approach to get what you want out of lif

Garrett recalls a warm summer day on patrol that would make him rethink his priorities forever.  Have you ever found yourself saying things like, “Someday I’ll spend more time with my family” or “Someday I won’t have to work as hard or as long”?  But when is ‘someday’? What if tomorrow never comes? Identify what or who matters most in your life and make the time now, before it's too late. Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to achieve success in every facet of your life. There is an approach to get what you want out of life..a tactical approach.