Added: Jul 21, 2023
In this episode of the "Real Talk with Zuby podcast", host Zuby interviews Jason Hanson, a former CIA officer, author, and owner of a private security company. Hanson shares his background and journey, explaining that he was born and raised in the Washington DC area. After college, he became a police officer and was offered jobs by the Secret Service and the CIA. He chose the CIA because he wanted more excitement and adventure. He spent seven years there before deciding to start his own private security company.Hanson's patriotism and desire to serve his country were key factors in his decision to join the CIA. He believes in supporting and defending the Constitution and appreciating the freedoms we have, emphasizing the importance of not taking these freedoms for granted. He also shares a story about his experience with socialism and communism during his time in the CIA, expressing his belief that these systems don't work and that those in power benefit the most. Hanson discusses the process of joining the CIA, which includes extensive background checks, interviews, and medical evaluations. After being accepted, he went through orientation and training before starting his work. He emphasizes the importance of secrecy and confidentiality while working for the agency, explaining that he signed a secrecy agreement and still follows it even after leaving the CIA. Any books or training courses he develops must go through the agency for approval to ensure no classified information is shared. After leaving the CIA, Hanson started doing corporate consulting work. He was surprised to find that many multi-billion dollar corporations had a small security staff with limited training. He eventually appeared on the television show Shark Tank, which opened him up to a wider audience and allowed him to expand his training courses beyond just corporations. He pitched his escape and evasion course, which teaches people how to escape ropes, duct tape, and pick locks, among other skills. Hanson also discusses his experience as a father and family man. He met his wife shortly after leaving the CIA and going back to church. He emphasizes the importance of fatherhood and the rewards and challenges that come with it. He believes that being a good father and raising children with good values is the most important thing in life. The conversation then turns to the current state of the United States and the world. Hanson expresses his concerns about the increasing selfishness and entitlement mentality that he sees in society. He attributes this to a decline in religiosity, the rise of social media and smartphones, and the breakdown of the family unit. He believes that people have lost a sense of honor, duty, and gratitude, and that mental health problems are on the rise as a result. Hanson emphasizes the importance of instilling a strong work ethic in children and appreciating what we have. He believes that we need to share our beliefs, work ethic, and values with others and serve and help people. He also discusses his upcoming projects, including opening a gym with a spy angle and continuing his consulting and training work. In conclusion, Jason Hanson's interview on the Real Talk with Zuby podcast provides valuable insights into his background as a former CIA officer, his views on patriotism and the importance of defending our freedoms, his experiences in the corporate world and on Shark Tank, his role as a father, and his concerns about the current state of society.
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