Craig McKim's guest appearances

Craig McKim

Conversations in Close Protection

The Circuit Magazine Podcast

Mike O'Neill

Ivor Terret

Byron Rodgers

Anton Kalaydjian

Lee Oughton

Mac Segal

Joe Gehr

Philip Grindell

Kate Bright

Jermaine Flythe

Thomas Pecora

George Taylor

Clint Emerson

Heather MacDonald

Paul White

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Selling can't be a dirty word in EP; your work depends on it. It is in this context that we are delighted to welcome Craig McKim back for the second time on the Circuit Magazine Podcast to find tangible solutions to branding and networking both yourself as an operator and as a business. Has the balance between remaining a 'grey professional' and succeeding in your career ever been so blurred?Join us as we talk to Craig to discuss:How can you fall in love with what your clients do and how will that help with networking?Can EP businesses do damage to themselves on social media?How important is inquisitiveness and hunger in remaining an industry leader?Is there a difference between networking as an employee and as a business owner?How can EP businesses 'pre-suade' one another that they are credible potential partners?When starting a new business how can you develop skills to become the VP of marketing even if you have not got a background in it?Are some operators allergic to selling?Which marketing and business 'gurus' are worth paying attention to as an EP operator?More about Craig McKim:Craig is a business development and networking trainer who teaches sales teams, executives and entrepreneurs how to build long-term business relationships to have a pipeline of referral partners to continue to grow their opportunities, business, and income.LinkedInTwitterWebsiteMore about the Circuit:The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. Find out more &gt;If you liked this podcast, we have an accompanying weekly newsletter called 'On the Circuit' where we take a deeper dive into the wider industry. Opt in here &gt;The Circuit team is:Elijah ShawJon MossShaun WestPhelim RoweConnect with Us: Circuit MagazineBBA ConnectNABA ProtectorBritish Bodyguard Association

Selling can't be a dirty word in EP; your work depends on it. It is in this context that we are delighted to welcome Craig McKim back for the second time on the Circuit Magazine Podcast to find tangible solutions to branding and networking both yourself as an operator and as a business. Has the balance between remaining a 'grey professional' and succeeding in your career ever been so blurred?Join us as we talk to Craig to discuss:<ul><li>How can you fall in love with what your clients do and how will that help with networking?</li><li>Can EP businesses do damage to themselves on social media?</li><li>How important is inquisitiveness and hunger in remaining an industry leader?</li><li>Is there a difference between networking as an employee and as a business owner?</li><li>How can EP businesses 'pre-suade' one another that they are credible potential partners?</li><li>When starting a new business how can you develop skills to become the VP of marketing even if you have not got a background in it?</li><li>Are some operators allergic to selling?</li><li>Which marketing and business 'gurus' are worth paying attention to as an EP operator?</li></ul>More about Craig McKim:Craig is a business development and networking trainer who teaches sales teams, executives and entrepreneurs how to build long-term business relationships to have a pipeline of referral partners to continue to grow their opportunities, business, and income.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-mckim/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://twitter.com/CraigMcKimBD" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.craigmckimbizdev.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>More about the Circuit:The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. <a href="https://circuit-magazine.com/read/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more &gt;</a>If you liked this podcast, we have an accompanying weekly newsletter called 'On the Circuit' where we take a deeper dive into the wider industry. <a href="http://bit.ly/OntheCircuit" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Opt in here &gt;</a>The Circuit team is:<ul><li>Elijah Shaw</li><li>Jon Moss</li><li>Shaun West</li><li>Phelim Rowe</li></ul>Connect with Us: <a href="https://circuit-magazine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Circuit Magazine</a><a href="https://mailchi.mp/the-bba.org.uk/bba-connect" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">BBA Connect</a><a href="https://www.theprotectorapp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">NABA Protector</a><a href="https://the-bba.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">British Bodyguard Association</a>

Branding and Networking for EP Operators and Businesses | Craig McKim

Take a minute and see how you react to the word “networking.” If you cringed, rolled your eyes, or had some other visceral reaction, you are not alone. Almost all working professionals have a negative attitude towards networking and see it as a “necessary evil.”But our guest this week, Craig McKim, has a lot to say that may change your mind. After more than a decade working in the security industry, Craig's a-ha moment came when he realized he could capitalize on his desire to help others and combine it with his natural ability to make deep connections. Today, he is known as “Mr. Networking” in the security industry and he’s here to help us deep dive into this sticky, love/hate subject. In this episode, we reveal how:  Everything you want in life is tucked away somewhere in your network—you just got to go find it. If you don’t have leads on jobs then you probably aren’t having enough conversations. Because ultimately, you don’t know where conversations are going to lead, so you need to have them!How to use your network to become a greater asset to your principal or organization. And how thinking outside the box to expand your network beyond your function and industry gives you a cutting edge.    Like it or not: Networking is an asset to the modern protector so use it to your advantage. With all the resources available, reframe and broaden your definition of what it means to network. As was said, “you need to be credible before you can be incredible” so get out there and interact, engage, and share!As always, drop us a comment or leave us a review to let us know your thoughts. More about Craig McKim:Craig is a business development and networking trainer who teaches sales teams, executives and entrepreneurs how to build long-term business relationships to have a pipeline of referral partners to continue to grow their opportunities, business, and income.LinkedIn: Craig McKim https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-mckim/Website: https://www.craigmckimbizdev.com/More about the CircuitThe Circuit team is:Phelim RoweElijah ShawShaun WestJon MossConnect with Us: Circuit MagazineBBA ConnectBritish Bodyguard Association

Take a minute and see how you react to the word “networking.” If you cringed, rolled your eyes, or had some other visceral reaction, you are not alone. Almost all working professionals have a negative attitude towards networking and see it as a “necessary evil.”But our guest this week, Craig McKim, has a lot to say that may change your mind. After more than a decade working in the security industry, Craig's a-ha moment came when he realized he could capitalize on his desire to help others and combine it with his natural ability to make deep connections. Today, he is known as “Mr. Networking” in the security industry and he’s here to help us deep dive into this sticky, love/hate subject.  In this episode, we reveal how:  <ul><li>Everything you want in life is tucked away somewhere in your network—you just got to go find it. </li><li>If you don’t have leads on jobs then you probably aren’t having enough conversations. Because ultimately, you don’t know where conversations are going to lead, so you need to have them!</li><li>How to use your network to become a greater asset to your principal or organization. </li><li>And how thinking outside the box to expand your network beyond your function and industry gives you a cutting edge.   </li></ul> Like it or not: Networking is an asset to the modern protector so use it to your advantage. With all the resources available, reframe and broaden your definition of what it means to network.  As was said, “you need to be credible before you can be incredible” so get out there and interact, engage, and share!As always, drop us a comment or leave us a review to let us know your thoughts. More about Craig McKim: Craig is a business development and networking trainer who teaches sales teams, executives and entrepreneurs how to build long-term business relationships to have a pipeline of referral partners to continue to grow their opportunities, business, and income. LinkedIn: Craig McKim <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-mckim/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-mckim/</a>Website: <a href="https://www.craigmckimbizdev.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.craigmckimbizdev.com/</a> More about the CircuitThe Circuit team is:Phelim RoweElijah ShawShaun WestJon Moss Connect with Us: <a href="https://circuit-magazine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Circuit Magazine</a><a href="https://mailchi.mp/the-bba.org.uk/bba-connect" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">BBA Connect</a><a href="https://the-bba.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">British Bodyguard Association</a>

Networking for the Modern Protector – How to Transform Your Career | Craig McKim

Like with any industry, networking is a key factor in developing both business and connections. Join us as we talk with Craig Mckim of Craig McKim Business Development &amp; Coaching about his take on networking and conferences. 

Like with any industry, networking is a key factor in developing both business and connections. Join us as we talk with Craig Mckim of Craig McKim Business Development &amp; Coaching about his take on networking and conferences.