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Host Rich DiPaolo sits down with Ben Branam from AutoBrite Company to delve into the evolving landscape of carwash staffing. Branam provides insights into the various carwash formats available to new investors, detailing the labor requirements for each type, and the impact of increasing automation and technology in the industry.The conversation explores the extent to which automation is affecting labor needs in carwashes, and Branam identifies key positions that remain resistant to replacement. They also discuss strategies for maintaining high customer service standards with fewer employees, emphasizing the importance of effective training and hiring practices. Branam highlights the risks of understaffing or offering inadequate wages, pointing out signs that may indicate the need for staffing adjustments.This episode offers valuable guidance for carwash operators aiming to balance efficiency and workforce management in a rapidly changing market.For more information about AutoBrite Company, please visit www.autobriteco.com.
Thank you for 15 great years everyone! 2 interviews with Ben Branam and Dave Sohm on this episode. Patreon support, https://www.patreon.com/handgunworld
Firearms instructor Ben Branam brings us four news stories of armed defense. Sometimes you have to use lethal force. Sometimes you may, but you shouldn't. What a good thing to learn from other people's experience. 19 minute audio podcast. Links are on the episode webpage.
Host Rich DiPaolo is joined by Ben Branam from AutoBrite Company to dive into the exciting potential of building or converting to mini tunnels in the carwash industry. Branam explores why compact tunnels are being hailed as the "next big thing" and discusses the tradeoffs and benefits compared to traditional tunnels or in-bay automatics. Discover how mini tunnels ensure effective cleaning and gain insights into what's involved in converting from an IBA or self-serve to a compact tunnel and the expected downtime. Branam also discusses market segments and regions that would benefit most from embracing a smaller tunnel offering.
Firearms instructor Ben Branam brings us four news stories of armed defense in the home. This is what we can learn. Details at the episode webpage.
Firearms instructor Ben Branam brings us four new stories of armed defense. These honest gun owners faced a lethal threat. Some ran, some fought, and some had no choice. What should you do in their place? 21 minute audio. Sources and extended notes at the episode webpage. Please leave a comment.
Firearms instructor Ben Branam brings us four news stories of armed defense. Links at the episode webpage. Back in a few weeks. Please leave us a comment.
Firearms Instructor Ben Branam joins us this week. We defend ourselves thousands of times a day. Sometimes we defend ourselves without firing a shot. Links and text at the episode webpage.
Firearms instructor Ben Branam joins us this week with four new stories of armed defense. These gun owners faced a lethal threat. They knew what to do because their imagination had been there before and they recognized the situation. 20 minute podcast. Links and text at the episode webpage.
Firearms instructor Ben Branam brings us four news stories of armed defense. One homeowner defended herself by shooting her gun for the first time. Others did not need to fire at all. Please leave us a comment on the episode webpage and a rating on iTunes.
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Last Saturday I taught our signature class with Ben Branam. We discussed it on the drive home. Keepers Concealment and CCW Safe (KC10off discount at CCW Safe, handgunworld discount at Keepers. Concealment Solutions Shooters Club Members Patreon for Handgun World MUSIC by Aaron Lane Music.
Firearms instructor Ben Branam joins us this week with four news stories of armed defense. These ordinary citizens faces some serious crimininals. This is what we can learn. Text and sources are on the episode webpage.
This week, Ben and I got together to discuss some bad shooting habits that many people develop. Keepers Concealment, KC10off for a 10% discount at CCW Safe Concealment Solutions, handgunworld discount code for 10% discount. Patreon Supporter Page for Handgunworld Shooters Club Members Handgun World Amazon affiliate recommended products. Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership
Firearms Instructor Ben Branam brings us four new stories of armed defense. Can you protect the people you love when you're at home and as you drive? This is what we can learn. Text and sources are listed on the episode webpage. 20 minute audio.
Self-Defense instructor Ben Branam brings us four news stories of armed defense. This is what we can learn. 23 minute audio. Links and discussion at the episode webpage.
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Do you really need to vary your schedule to be safe? Common knowledge around varying your schedule and where it came from. Why you might be safer by not following the "common sense" here. Book mentioned on the podcast: "Left of Bang" by Patrick Van Horne and Jason Riley To read more about this podcast got to ModernSelfProtection.com/Changing-Schedules Stay Safe, Ben Branam
Firearms instructor Ben Branam brings us four news stories of armed defense. Text and links to the original sources are on the episode webpage.
Firearms instructor Ben Branam brings us four new stories of armed defense. My computer decided to reset the audio settings and I didn't catch it until after the recording. Grrrr.
Firearms instructor Ben Branam joins us this week. Text of the discussion and links to the original stories are on the podcast webpage. 21 minute audio.
Ben Branam joined me in studio to discuss constitutional carry in Texas and also a few topics regarding concealed carry, training and more. Sponsors: Keepers Concealment (KC10off discount code at CCW Safe) Concealment Solutions (handgun world discount code) Shooters Club Members Handgun World Patreon Page
This past weekend I practiced the 5 X 5 X 5 drill with Ben Branam and I also explain why I think it's important. Keepers Concealment (KC10off discount code for CCW Safe) Concealment Solutions (discount code handgunworld for 10% off) Shooters Club Members
Firearms instructor Ben Branam joins us this week. Text and the original sources are at the podcast web page. Please leave us a message.
Firearms Instructor Ben Branam brings us four news stories of armed defense. Moms defend their children, women defend their roommates, and homeowners stop an attack. What should we do if we were in their place? 27 minute audio. Text and web links at the podcast page.
Ben Branam is my guest this week to discuss what we shoot, why, what we carry, what’s on our wish list and soon coming gun control proposals. Concealment Solutions Shooters Club Members Website My Patreon Page
Here are four news stories of armed defense. See what these ordinary citizens did and what we could do in their place. Text and links at the podcast webpage.
From the Handgun World mobile studio, I talked with Ben Branam of the Modern Self Protection podcast, while going to North Texas to teach our Beyond Concealed Carry Class. Links: Concealment Solutions Modern Self Protection Podcast
Can you defend yourself and those around you? Ben Branam brings us four news stories of armed defense. Links at the podcast webpage. Please give us a rating and leave a comment where you subscribe to podcasts on iTunes.
Carrying a firearm in a public space is a huge responsibility that could leave you vulnerable to another individual taking that firearm from you. Today on the Changing Earth Podcast, we explore another adventure from the Hope on the Horizon adventure. Then, Ben Branam, host of Modern Self Protection Podcast and firearms instructor, joins Chin and me to discuss how to make sure you hold on to your rifle.
Notes and links at the podcast webpage.
Happy Father’s Day! This episode has 3 subjects, mostly based on 2 voice mails I received. Show notes: Sponsor: Concealment Solutions (handgunworld coupon code for 10% discount) Shooters Club Membership Website Beyond Concealed Carry Class taught by Bob Mayne and Ben Branam
Do you practice one handed shooting? Do you think you need to do it? This week I discuss it and more. Announcement, Ben Branam and I will be teaching Beyond Concealed Carry again in September. See above for more details. Links and Show Notes: Sponsored by Concealment Solutions Holsters, (coupon code handgunworld for a 10% […]
Bob Mayne and Ben Branam get together to talk about open carry. This is a part 2 on open carry that a viewer had. The post MHG 25 Open Carry and How to Do it Correctly appeared first on Modern Handgunners.
Competition shooting is a very popular activity among gun owners. The benefits are excellent, yet some people take a negative approach and think that some of what you learn competing will put you in danger. Is that true? Bob Mayne and Ben Branam of the Modern Handgunners discuss this and competition gear. Links and Show […]
Firearms instructor Ben Branam brings four news stories of armed defense. Text and original sources at the podcast web page. 24 minute audio.
Bob Mayne and Ben Branam talk about cleaning and maintaining their carry guns. They show the minimalist gear they use and the basic things you can do just to keep your gun running so if you ever need it, it will be ready. The post MHG 16 Cleaning Your Carry Gun appeared first on Modern Handgunners.
Bob Mayne and Ben Branam review the new Shield Arms Glock Magazine designed for the Glock 43X/48. The post MHG 15 Shield Arms Glock 43X/48 15 Round Magazines appeared first on Modern Handgunners.
Click Here Get Notes by Email Today: This is Five Minute Friday (FMF), just a little quick tip on how you can think differently about your self defense in today’s modern world. Things are always changing, but we always have to remember the basics. These tips are designed to keep the perspective of basic self defense while looking at our ever changing world. Get out and find out what your neighbors are up to and more importantly their attitude and mental state right now. You don’t have to talk to them, or be near them to make an assessment of their attitude. Are they upset, angry, sad, sick, or hiding? All these could be problems that could lead to more problems. Attitudes and emotions are caught faster and easier than any virus. Watch yours and your neighbors. A bad time like this can turn into a really bad time pretty quickly. FMF 20 Check the Attitude of Your Area from Ben Branam on Vimeo. Announcements Upcoming Courses Click here for current course list. Got Ammo? Need it? Go to Lucky Gunner. When I need ammo, it’s where I go. Check it out. Great prices and a really easy site to use. ShootersClubMembers.com Get Better for only a couple bucks a month Over 80 pieces of content to train you to be better. Free Video on the front page Discounts to courses and holsters Newest Interview gives you all the information you need to know about Pelvic Shots: Do they work? Should you use them? Sign Up Here! $75 Annual Membership $8 Monthly Membership Thanks for listening, don’t forget to check out the Shooter’s Club, and if you need ammo check out Lucky Gunner. Stay Safe, Ben
Right now, an estimated 80% of firearms purchasers are new gun owners. These folks are going to need some answers as to how to use this defensive tool. Today, after the chapter from Hope on the Horizon, Ben Branam is here to discuss how to defend your space and how to introduce a new firearm owner to a gun safely. Proper mentorship is essential at this stage to help them learn the mechanics so they can become a proficient, responsible shooter.
Bob Mayne and Ben Branam talk about the Glock 19 pistol. Why it is the best for a new gun owner, and why you should have one in your closet. We talk the differences of the generations, and which ones we like the best and why. The post MHG 11 Glock Fun and History appeared first on Modern Handgunners.
The last 1/2 of Episode 500! John Edeen joins me to talk about a new SIG pistol, doctor and patient firearms discussions and more, Jon Payne joins me to discuss small guns and modifications and Ben Branam joins me to discuss techniques and strategies and more. Links and Show Notes: Shooters Club Members Concealment Solutions […]
Click Here Get Notes by Email Today: This is Five Minute Friday (FMF), just a little quick tip on how you can think differently about your self defense in today’s modern world. Things are always changing, but we always have to remember the basics. These tips are designed to keep the perspective of basic self defense while looking at our ever changing world. What is an MOA? And why should anyone care? It is very simple if you take the time to figure it out. In this easy 5 minute video you can learn what it is and why it’s important. If you already know, everyone needs a refresher. The simplicity can be overwhelming sometimes. FMF 18 MOA from Ben Branam on Vimeo. Announcements Upcoming Courses Click here for current course list. Got Ammo? Need it? Go to Lucky Gunner. When I need ammo, it’s where I go. Check it out. Great prices and a really easy site to use. ShootersClubMembers.com Get Better for only a couple bucks a month Over 80 pieces of content to train you to be better. Free Video on the front page Discounts to courses and holsters Newest Interview gives you all the information you need to know about Pelvic Shots: Do they work? Should you use them? Sign Up Here! $75 Annual Membership $8 Monthly Membership Thanks for listening, don’t forget to check out the Shooter’s Club, and if you need ammo check out Lucky Gunner. Stay Safe, Ben
Episode 185 with instructor Ben Branam. Text and links at the podcast webpage.
Four new stories with firearms instructor Ben Branam. Links to the original news articles at the podcast webpage.
Click Here Get Notes by Email Today: This is Five Minute Friday (FMF), just a little quick tip on how you can think differently about your self defense in today’s modern world. Things are always changing, but we always have to remember the basics. These tips are designed to keep the perspective of basic self defense while looking at our ever changing world. Black Friday sales are here! Are you going out and taking part? If you are, remember to watch out. Look around, get your head out of your phone and be extra careful in those transitional spaces. Consider taking the gifts home and not leaving them in your car. FMF 15 Watch out on Black Friday from Ben Branam on Vimeo. Announcements Upcoming Courses Click here for current course list. Got Ammo? Need it? Go to Lucky Gunner. When I need ammo, it’s where I go. Check it out. Great prices and a really easy site to use. ShootersClubMembers.com Get Better for only a couple bucks a month Over 80 pieces of content to train you to be better. Free Video on the front page Discounts to courses and holsters Newest Interview gives you all the information you need to know about Pelvic Shots: Do they work? Should you use them? Sign Up Here! $75 Annual Membership $8 Monthly Membership Thanks for listening, don’t forget to check out the Shooter’s Club, and if you need ammo check out Lucky Gunner. Stay Safe, Ben
Today: This is Five Minute Friday (FMF), just a little quick tip on how you can think differently about your self defense in today’s modern world. Things are always changing, but we always have to remember the basics. These tips are designed to keep the perspective of basic self defense while looking at our ever changing world. Get training! I'm setting up for a course I'm teaching tomorrow. I know it's scary. I know it's time consuming. I know it's expensive. I know it's hard. But going to a firearms training class is worth it! You will get to practice skills. Learn new skills. Make new friends. Help people out. And just have a lot of fun. You will get so much better going to a class then buying a new blaster. FMF 13 from Ben Branam on Vimeo. Announcements Upcoming Courses Click here for current course list. Got Ammo? Need it? Go to Lucky Gunner. When I need ammo, it’s where I go. Check it out. Great prices and a really easy site to use. ShootersClubMembers.com Get Better for only a couple bucks a month Over 80 pieces of content to train you to be better. Free Video on the front page Discounts to courses and holsters Newest Interview gives you all the information you need to know about Pelvic Shots: Do they work? Should you use them? Sign Up Here! $75 Annual Membership $8 Monthly Membership Thanks for listening, don’t forget to check out the Shooter’s Club, and if you need ammo check out Lucky Gunner. Stay Safe, Ben
Today: This is Five Minute Friday (FMF), just a little quick tip on how you can think differently about your self defense in today’s modern world. Things are always changing, but we always have to remember the basics. These tips are designed to keep the perspective of basic self defense while looking at our ever changing world. Making your dry fire practice more fun can keep you doing it more and make you better shooter and help you with your self defense. FMF 12 Dry Fire Practice from Ben Branam on Vimeo. Announcements Upcoming Courses Click here for current course list. Got Ammo? Need it? Go to Lucky Gunner. When I need ammo, it’s where I go. Check it out. Great prices and a really easy site to use. ShootersClubMembers.com Get Better for only a couple bucks a month Over 80 pieces of content to train you to be better. Free Video on the front page Discounts to courses and holsters Newest Interview gives you all the information you need to know about Pelvic Shots: Do they work? Should you use them? Sign Up Here! $75 Annual Membership $8 Monthly Membership Thanks for listening, don’t forget to check out the Shooter’s Club, and if you need ammo check out Lucky Gunner. Stay Safe, Ben
Click Here Get Notes by Email Today: This is Five Minute Friday (FMF), just a little quick tip on how you can think differently about your self defense in today’s modern world. Things are always changing, but we always have to remember the basics. These tips are designed to keep the perspective of basic self defense while looking at our ever changing world. Springfield just introduced their new Hell Cat pistol. Should you get one to carry? Would I carry one right when they first came out? Why or why not? Listen or watch to find out. FMF 10 New Guns from Ben Branam on Vimeo. Announcements Upcoming Courses Click here for current course list. Got Ammo? Need it? Go to Lucky Gunner. When I need ammo, it’s where I go. Check it out. Great prices and a really easy site to use. ShootersClubMembers.com Get Better for only a couple bucks a month Over 80 pieces of content to train you to be better. Free Video on the front page Discounts to courses and holsters Newest Interview gives you all the information you need to know about Pelvic Shots: Do they work? Should you use them? Sign Up Here! $75 Annual Membership $8 Monthly Membership Thanks for listening, don’t forget to check out the Shooter’s Club, and if you need ammo check out Lucky Gunner. Stay Safe, Ben
Click Here Get Notes by Email Today: Today is a Truck Talk Tuesday (TTT). Just you and me on a long drive sitting in the truck talking about guns and self-defense. This is a realistic look at letting people get close to you. We live life and people are going to get inside our safety bubble. We need to learn to deal with it and how we can still defend ourselves against people being too close to us. You will get tips and tricks on how to deal with people when they get too close to you. In real life, people are going to be closer than you want them. How you act and what you see will help you stay safe. Video from Ben Branam on Vimeo. Buy some popcorn to help my son and scouting here! Announcements Upcoming Courses Beyond Concealed Carry San Antonio Oct 26 and Nov 9, 2019 Beyond Concealed Carry Qual Day in San Antonio, TX Oct 27 and Nov 10, 2019 Click here for current course list. Got Ammo? Need it? Go to Lucky Gunner. When I need ammo, it’s where I go. Check it out. Great prices and a really easy site to use. ShootersClubMembers.com Get Better for only a couple bucks a month Over 60 pieces of content to train you to be better. Free Video on the front page Discounts to courses and holsters Newest Interview gives you all the information you need to know about Pelvic Shots: Do they work? Should you use them? Sign Up Here! $75 Annual Membership $8 Monthly Membership Thanks for listening, don’t forget to check out the Shooter’s Club, and if you need ammo check out Lucky Gunner. Stay Safe, Ben
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Just recorded, live, with Ben Branam of the Modern Self Protection Podcast Show Notes and Sponsors: Concealment Solutions (10% discount with coupon code handgunworld) Shooters Club Modern Handgunners
This episode contains the audio from our most recent videos at Modern Handgunners, the new joint venture with Ben Branam of the Modern Self Protection podcast. We discuss our new show and analyze some strike fired handguns. Links and Show Notes: Ammo.com/handgunworld ($20 discount on an order of $200) Concealment Solutions (10% discount, coupon code, […]
Church Security Roundtable with Carl Chinn, Ben Branam and Ed Jackson Don't forget to send emails to onair@politicsandguns.com or you get more recipes from Sue
The Self Defense Radio Network (SDRN) has so much talent, and such a wide variety of shows, styles, and focus of topics that if you can’t find something you like, you just aren’t trying! Here is a small sample platter of seven of those shows - ENJOY! Hour #1 Guests: Eye on the Target Radio with Amanda Suffecool & Rob Campbell - Rob and Amanda are a brother and sister shooting team. They co-host EyeOnTheTargetRadio, which is available in Podcast form at SDRN.US as well as live on the FM station WNIR in the Cleveland /Akron Ohio area – AND has just gone into syndication! EyeOnTheTargetRadio is an audience interactive show where callers call in and interact with Rob and Amanda. Discussions on the show range from Concealed carry to ballistics, Selecting a firearm to history of a favored gun. Rob is a gun historian that holds his own with the best in the industry, while Amanda is making a name as THE gal who leads Concealed Carry fashion shows across the nation. The Polite Society Podcast - The Polite Society Podcast is a weekly show that examines the news of the firearms industry, has interviews with people in and around the industry who influence gun rights, and examines defensive gun uses. The show is a team effort of some of the most passionate people in the industry and each writer and co-host brings a unique perspective and opinion to the show. Modern Self Protection - Modern Self Protection is a podcast about self-defense for everyday people, hosted by Ben Branam each week on Saturdays.
This episode, Ben Branam of the Modern Self Protection joined me to discuss some striker fired guns, their possible origins and some of our positive and negative experiences at IDPA. Also some positive and negative aspects of my M&P 2.0 Compact handgun. ALSO – Ben and I are teaching a new class, “Beyond Concealed Carry, […]
I went to the range with Ben Branam and we analyzed gear and did some practicing. You will hear about our experience during this practice session. Links and Show Notes: Beyond Concealed Carry Enhanced June 23, 24th, 2018 Concealment Solutions Shooters Club Law of Self Defense
On the way to Tac Con (Rangemaster Tactical Conference) last month, Ben Branam and John Edeen joined me to discuss the recent hospital shooting in Alabama and the differences between military and civilian firearms training. Links: Beyond Concealed Carry Enhanced San Antonio June 23, 24th, 2018 Law of Self Defense Concealment Solutions (coupon code handgunworld, […]
A big shout out to my Friend and long time collaborator, Rob Morse. He and Bob Mayne and Ben Branam absolutely killed it this week. Back from SHOT Show now and back Live on Monday.
A big shout out to my Friend and long time collaborator, Rob Morse. He and Bob Mayne and Ben Branam absolutely killed it this week. Back from SHOT Show now and back Live on Monday.
A big shout out to my Friend and long time collaborator, Rob Morse. He and Bob Mayne and Ben Branam absolutely killed it this week. Back from SHOT Show now and back Live on Monday.
Still at SHOT Show myself although I did pop in for a moment. Rob Morse, Ben Branam, and Bob Mayne were at the helm for 1286, so nothing but good stuff.
Still at SHOT Show myself although I did pop in for a moment. Rob Morse, Ben Branam, and Bob Mayne were at the helm for 1286, so nothing but good stuff.
Still at SHOT Show myself although I did pop in for a moment. Rob Morse, Ben Branam, and Bob Mayne were at the helm for 1286, so nothing but good stuff.
Still at SHOT Show myself although I did pop in for a moment. Rob Morse, Ben Branam, and Bob Mayne were at the helm for 1285, so nothing but good stuff.
Still at SHOT Show myself although I did pop in for a moment. Rob Morse, Ben Branam, and Bob Mayne were at the helm for 1285, so nothing but good stuff.
Still at SHOT Show myself although I did pop in for a moment. Rob Morse, Ben Branam, and Bob Mayne were at the helm for 1285, so nothing but good stuff.
Still at SHOT Show myself although I did pop in for a moment. Rob Morse and Ben Branam were at the helm for 1284, so nothing but good stuff.
Still at SHOT Show myself although I did pop in for a moment. Rob Morse and Ben Branam were at the helm for 1284, so nothing but good stuff.
Still at SHOT Show myself although I did pop in for a moment. Rob Morse and Ben Branam were at the helm for 1284, so nothing but good stuff.
This episode is all red dot pistol talk, with Matt, Matt from Geeks Gadgets and Guns podcast and Ben Branam from Modern Self Protection podcast. We got together at the GRPC and discussed the benefits and downsides of pistols with red dot optics. SPONSOR: Concealment Solutions Holsters, coupon code “handgunworld” for a 10% discount.
In this week's episode, we wrap up our IDPA season on the tailgate of Sgt. Bill's truck at the Central Arkansas Shooters Association after the Fall Brawl Championship. Lloyd and Bill and Sgt. Mrs. Sgt. Bill talk about the match, the food, and shooting non-threats. And we finally get a chance to interview Ben Branam of the Modern Self Protection Podcast. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Modern Self Protection Podcast Special Guest: Ben Branam Our special guest, Ben Branam, is a Marine Veteran, firearms instructor, and host of the Modern Self Protection Podcast. Prayer of the Week O Lord God, heavenly Father, pour out, we implore You, Your Holy Spirit upon Your faithful people, keep them steadfast in Your grace and truth, protect and comfort them in all temptations, defend them against all enemies of Your Word, and bestow upon Christ's Church Militant Your saving peace; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Erin Palette from Operation Blazing Sword is my special guest on this episode. We talked about another audience that really needs to embrace their 2nd Amendment Rights. Ben Branam also stopped in to join this episode. Links and Show Notes: Operation Blazing Sword Modern Self Proction with Ben Branam Sponsored by Concealment Solutions, coupon code […]
Episode 168 GRPC Round-up and a Special Interview - This week the hosts discuss their trip to GRPC in Dallas, Texas, things get heated when politics of recent events spark a rant from Adam who clears has lost his mind, and all kicked off with a special interview with Bob Mayne and Ben Branam about red dot sights on carry pistols. Modern Self Protection Handgun World Podcast Instagram (Matt) Instagram (Heinrich) LFD Research Facebook Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Adam's Dallas Show Tickets 11/16/17 Adam's (David X) Fan Page on Facebook Adam's EP Release: "This Isn't What I Ordered..." - Bandcamp, Reverbnation, Spotify, iTunes Contact the show directly at geeksgadgetsandguns@gmail.com
This week I am joined by Paul Carlson of Safety Solutions Academy and Ben Branam of Modern Self Protection to discuss how visualization can help you become a better shooter. Then we discussed some of the details of gun manufacturing that you might not be aware of. Be sure to listen to my mid week […]
Paul Carlson of Safety Solutions Academy and Ben Branam of Modern Self Protection, join me in a round table interview to discuss the feedback from our class we taught in Ohio. We taught Beyond Concealed Carry Enhanced in Ohio. Paul Carlson is COMING TO SAN ANTONIO, please click here to get more info and sign […]
Today I had a chance to chat with Ben Branam and Bob Mayne at the range as we prepared to teach a Beyond Concealed Carry Enhanced +p+ course in Southington, Ohio. We talked about the tendency of the gunternet to pounce on what they call derp and the negative effects that the negativity can have on the gun community. A perfect example is what happened when Mike Seeklander posted about a pending interview with Gabe Suarez. The pouncing also happens when folks that are new to the gun community make "mistakes" that don't follow what social media gun "experts" think is the best course. What do you think about this negative trend? Take a look at the book we mention in the show, How to Win Friends and Influence People. Subscribe to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast and leave a rating and review. Become a Patron of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. You can support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by clicking through our affiliate links: Click on the Amazon Affiliate link every time you shop at Amazon! Support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast when you shop at Brownells! When you visit GunMag Warehouse for more mags, and to support the show!
Stepping outside of your comfort zone is the ticket to growth in life, in business and in your own personal protection. If you are always doing what you are comfortable doing, you are unlikely to experience significant growth. I'm not suggesting that going someplace where you feel unsafe, or doing something that is going to lead to an unsafe situation. Instead, I am suggesting that you step outside of your typical comfort zone when you are preparing for your defense. Instead of practicing the things that come easily to you, try something that is difficult. Instead of just going to the range to practice, take a training course. If you spend all your time training guns, get some unarmed training or medical training. You get the idea. Step outside your comfort zone to make gains. If you are looking for a training course, take a look at the Beyond Concealed Carry Enhanced course that SSA will be hosting. It is a unique class in that Bob Mayne, Ben Branam and myself will all be instructing at the course. You will get the viewpoint of three different instructors in two days of outstanding training. Follow this link to get your self registered for the August 12-13th Beyond Concealed Carry Enhanced in Garrettsville, OH. Subscribe to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast and leave a rating and review. Become a Patron of the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast. You can support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast by clicking through our affiliate links: Click on the Amazon Affiliate link every time you shop at Amazon! Support the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast when you shop at Brownells! When you visit GunMag Warehouse for more mags, support the Show!
Episode 141 Going Beyond with Ben - This week the hosts are joined by Ben Branam of Modern Self Protection to discuss just that! They also talk about the upcoming Beyond Conceal Carry Class and what to expect to take away from it and as always much more! Beyond Conceal Carry - Dallas Event Modern Self Protection Instagram (Matt) Instagram (Heinrich) LFD Research Facebook iTunes Stitcher Google Play Contact the show directly at geeksgadgetsandguns@gmail.com
Just how fast of a shooter do you have to be? It depends on the mission obviously. Ben Branam and John Edeen discuss this with in this episode. Links and Show Notes: Concealment Solutions (coupon code “handgunworld” for 10% off) S&W M&P 2.0
Ben Branam and John Edeen joined me to review what we learned at the Tactical Conference last weekend. Links and Show Notes: Concealment Solutions (coupon code handgunworld to save 10% off your order) Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership
Merry Christmas and many thanks for giving me the opportunity to do this 400 times! Ben Branam and I discuss a few listener voice mails and emails recently received. Remember my voice mail number is 210-646-1727. Links and Show Notes: Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network Concealment Solutions Holsters (coupon code SDRN for a 10% discount) […]
Panic buying? We will probably see it again soon, so if you’re wondering what to buy now, Ben Branam and I give you some good ideas. Show notes: Modern Self Protection Podcast
You know the old saying…”You might beat the rap, but you won’t beat the ride?” Ben Branam of the Modern Self Protection podcast and I interviewed Carlos, about an incident like that.
Today, I woke up early, packed my gear in my truck, found a parking lot where I had a pretty good wifi connection and I skyped up Ben Branam of Modern Self Protection. The sound quality suffered a bit as you can hear a bit of engine and AC noise in the background of my audio, but no excuses! Time to get some episodes up! Ben is someone I chat with pretty regularly about podcaster and professional defensive firearms instructor topics and this week we wanted to get together and record a session about the personal defense related topics that we might talk about on a typical call. We didn't have any kind of a master plan to where things were going to head, but the theme seemed to head towards education in personal safety and personal growth. I really enjoyed the conversation with Ben and hope that you find it enjoyable as well. At the end of the podcast Ben shares his thoughts with me about the Plan B v2.0. I sent Ben a set to try out with his Shield and I asked for his honest feedback. I couldn't be happier with his response and if you listen to the whole podcast you will know that Ben isn't pulling any punches. If you are interested in finding out more about the Plan B just head to http://www.ShieldPlanB.com. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe on iTunes.
I talked with Ben Branam of the Modern Self Protection podcast while driving to an AASA competition match. We discussed various gun topics. I also discuss some of my background from my childhood and early adult years, for those listeners who’ve been requesting it and so you learn a little more about the Bob Mayne […]
Ben Branam and Bob Mayne of Modern Self Protection and Handgun World In the modern world there is all kinds of information available to us just about any topic we want to learn about. That info is right at our finger tips ready for us to access at a moments notice. The firearms industry is no different. In fact it may be an industry with a higher than average density of new media options for its consumers. There are tons of YouTube channels, podcasts, blogposts, and more. That is a good thing. Today I am sitting down with two folks that are active in the firearms podcast and instruction world. Bob Mayne, of the Handgun World Podcast and Ben Branam of Modern Self Protection are two of the many people that in the industry that are creating quality content for consumers in the firearms and personal protection industry. Today we are going to have a conversation about podcasts, firearms instruction and the gun world in general and it is gonna be a blast! In a world where three gun podcasts collide… One of the most rewarding aspects of the firearms industry is the people. It is people like Ben and Bob and you that make my job as awesome as it is. When I heard from John, a SSA Alumni and a listener and friend of Ben and Bob's that this dynamic duo was going to be in NE Ohio to teach a two day course, I did my best to clear my schedule so that I could network, make new friends and record some audio for you. I am glad that I did. I was able to spend all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon and evening with Bob and Ben. I got to know their program, their instructional styles and then as individuals. It was a good weekend. Bob and Ben were in town to teach their Beyond Concealed Carry Course and I am guessing that they will be back in Ohio in the future to teach again. Until that happens you have the opportunity to train with Safety Solutions Academy. SSA's Parallel course would be our Critical Defensive Handgun Course. It is carefully designed to help you understand and master THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS for defending yourself and those that you love should you face a violent encounter where innocent life is on the line. Follow the link and check out the course outline for our Critical Defensive Handgun course and get registered today! What you can expect to learn: Why Bob and Ben like podcasting as a way to reach folks like you How the Handgun World Show and Modern Self Protection got their start What it is that motivated these two firearms industry podcasters to move into firearms training What Beyond Concealed Carry is all about What challenges the course and it's instructors have faced as they have matured in both instruction and podcasting Take Advantage of These Important Resources: Find Bob Mayne and the Handgun World Podcast at Handgun World and in iTunes You can find Ben Branam at Modern Self Protection and iTunes Make sure to take a look at their course schedules for their next Beyond Concealed Carry Course or for SSA's Critical Defensive Handgun. One of the things that Ben and I talked about was the book, The Gift of Fear. It should be on the top of your reading list if you haven't read it. Here is What You Should Do Next: Listen to Modern Self Protection Listen to Handgun World Get some training Thanks for taking the time to consider what I have to say! -= Paul Carlson =- Please keep in mind that some of the links included here on the blog may be affiliate links. When you click through an affiliate link, Safety Solutions Academy gets paid a small referral fee at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support in clicking these links. If you would prefer to not follow an affiliate link, simply open a new browser window and perform a google search for the products you are interested in.
Because of my Podcast... I got to Meet a Mentor and Be Seen as an Expert Ben from Modern Self Defense where he was asked to teach a class, meet a mentor, and then he had 20 peopel fly in to meet HIM. This great event gets better, they have already asked him back to do another class. Ben is doing his podcast as he wants people to be safe. Fin him at modernselfprotection.com and in iTunes. How to Create a Protected / Premium RSS Podcast Feed 6:37 I've had a few people ask me this question so thanks to Nick at spnt.tv, Jason from matttalkonline.com and Randy from Leaning Towards Wisdom (itunes) I use Digital Access Pass to accomplish this through some short codes. Then anyone who is subscribed can access their special version of the RSS feed (and other can't). If they cancel their account their RSS goes dead. I ave a video on my Patreon page that shows how this works (sign up for $1 and get access to bonus videos). Here are some tips and insight into having premium content. 1. If you are creating premium content for your launch, remember you don't have an audience yet and you may be doing "double the work" for an audience that doesn't exist. 2. When you get into ecommerce, you enter the world of paypal. Some people love paypal, and others refuse to us it. 3. You will need to be able to support your members. Its not a set it up and watch the money come in. They will occasionally need some help. 4. If you can keep the free items completely separate than the premium your life will be easy. I'm in the process of moving the premium content from the School of Podcasting to a completely different website. This makes keeping things "straight" a WHOLE lot easier. If you mix the premium and free content together, it can be quite the headache keeping everything separate (the easiest way to to just keep them separate). 5. If you are trying to make it so that there is NO WAY To steal your content, then you will have a long day. If your product is digital, people can steal it. That's a fact and in the end you have to end up trusting your customers. Don't get hung up on that. People will pay for items in money or time. There are those people who have more time than money and can go to great lengths to get your content (and there are some customers who will share it with others - welcome to 2014). Post Rewind [17:45] I appeared on the Podcaster's Roundtable where we talked about platforms for podcasting. Listen/Watch it here. Izzabela and Mike Russel produce the Branding Cow podcast where you can have Izzabela go over your website from top to bottom. In one episode the podcaster was using the Website host to host their media and Izzabela mentions how it took almost 10 minutes to download the episode. You can find the Branding Cow podcast at www.brandingcow.com Mike and Izzabela run Music Radio Creative and recommend using Spreaker as your media host. Music Radio Creative are responsible for the "Podcast Rewind" voice over as well as the "Ladies" who sing "The School of Podcasting with Dave Jackson." Speaking of using your Web Hoist as a Media host I interview Ralph from thesdrshow.com on episode 419 where he talks about the horror of having to move to a "real" media host after launching his podcast (his web host even told him it would be fine - then it wasn't). You can hear that episode HERE (if you want a free month of hosting at Libsyn.com or blubrry.com use the coupon sopfree ). Spotlight Podcast: Adopting and Fostering in Faith [22:56] Today we spotlight a new podcast "Adopting and Fostering in Faith from a new member of the School of Podcasting Robert Gelinas. This podcast is all about inspiration, information and resources for Christians who desire to care for orphans in their own backyard (and beyond). I love it as Robert is an expert (he has five adopted children) and he is using the podcast to help others with questions about fostering and adopting children. Check out his website at http://fosteringandadoptinginfaith.com/ and find his podcast in itunes Last 5 in 5 from Ben Branam [29:46] Ben Branam from Modern Self Protection (No One SHould Live in Fear) shares the last five podcasts you listened to: 1. Daily Audio Bible 2. Get it Done Guy 3. The Survival Podcast 4. Handgun World 5. Black Man With a Gun HipCast Podcast Media Hosting Review [34:15] I've am getting a bit tired of reviewing media hosts as there are new ones every day (hour?) I was asked to look at Hipcast.com. My criteria includes: 1. Don't mess with my file (they do) - although you are allowed to rename your file once you upload it. They transcode your file as well. 2. Give me a way to redirect my feed (they don't). 3. Dont limit my bandwidth (they pass) 4. Give me stats (their stats get a D+ - very, very basic) 5. Give me unlimited storage (they pass) They list features on their website that aren't really features ("We back up you files" - really? I hope so). Their online recording tools didn't work with my machine (they didn't recognize my microphone). The recording from your phone produced a quality that I feel is poor at best. You can read my review of other media hosts here. I recommend Libsyn.com and Blubrry.om (who meet all my criteria) get a free month at either site using the coupon sopfree As Tim is doing a video podcast and he wants to put out an hour long video, I ask "Does it really need to be video. There are people who do videos for YouTube and then put the audio out as a podcast. Cali Lewis use to do this (and might still be doing it) for geekbeat.tv What some people will do is create a smaller version to be downloaded 640 x 360 (16:9) Or 640 x 480 (4:3) Then upload the HD version to Youtube and put the Youtube version on your website and put the smaller version into your feed and let people watch YouTube on your website. This reduces how much space you need for hosting. If your show is NOT visual (talking head) I would recommend this. Mentioned on this Show Skywalking Through Neverland Ready to Start a Podcast? Become a member
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