➡️ 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 GuestJason Hanson spent nearly a decade as a CIA officer, earning two Exceptional Performance Awards and learning the secrets of espionage and survival. He left the Agency to pursue his passion of teaching ordinary citizens how to protect themselves and their families from danger. He is the founder and CEO of Spy Escape & Evasion, a company that offers training courses, products, and online resources on spy skills and safety. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life, which reveals how to escape kidnappers, prevent identity theft, evade a home invasion, and more. Jason has shared his expertise on numerous TV shows, including The Rachael Ray Show, Today, Dateline, and Shark Tank, where he won a deal with Daymond John. He also created and performed a one-man show in Las Vegas called Spy Escape & Evasion, which showcases real spy tradecraft with humor and intrigue. Jason is a sought-after keynote speaker who delivers engaging and informative presentations on security, survival, and success. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/spyescape/https://twitter.com/jasonhanson_cca/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-r-hanson-5a1760a5/https://www.youtube.com/@JasonHansonSpyBriefing/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot — https://hubspot.com/ ButcherBox - https://butcherbox.com/success (Code: success)Justin Wine - https://justinwine.com/ (Code: success)Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryThe Goal Digger Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@jenna.kutcher/DeleteMe — https://joindeleteme.com/success (Code: success) 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 - Introduction02:03 - Joining the CIA: Recruitment Secrets04:30 - CIA Operatives and Business Planning07:01 - From Spy to Public Figure Challenges10:46 - CIA to Shark Tank: Pitching for Success15:39 - Scaling Business Post-Shark Tank19:29 - CIA Skills for Business Triumph21:47 - Mastering Sales and Communication24:05 - Jason's Personal Growth Strategies27:13 - Sponsor: The Goal Digger Podcast27:56 - Balancing Work and Family Life Effectively35:03 - Teaching the Fun Stuff36:24 - Unlocking Survivalist Secrets42:01 - The Art of Detecting Lies48:26 - Connect with Jason Hanson48:51 - Overcoming Life's Greatest Obstacle52:24 - CIA Career: Would He Do It Again?53:01 - Defining Success with Jason Hanson

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