About this episode

Mark Ledlow interviews security consultant Ken Carrasco about his career journey and the importance of trust and relationships in the security industry.

In this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast , Host Mark Ledlow interviews security consultant and industry veteran Ken Carrasco to discuss his journey from retail loss prevention to leading security programs in Silicon Valley and building a successful independent consulting practice. Ken shares how relationships, trust, mentorship, and continuous learning played a pivotal role in his career growth, including his transition from Costco to Cisco Systems during a period of rapid expansion. He reflects on the importance of adaptability, humility, and being willing to seek guidance when navigating new challenges in the security profession. The conversation explores the realities of entrepreneurship in the security industry, highlighting the unique challenges faced by boutique consultants and the importance of focusing on client outcomes rather than credentials alone. Ken explains how trust, empathy, and understanding the client's perspective often create more value than simply selling products or services. Mark and Ken also discuss today's evolving risk landscape, including executive protection, digital footprint management, third-party vendor assessments, reputational threats…

People in this episode

Host: Mark Ledlow

Guest: Ken Carrasco

Topics covered

• trust
• executive risk
• security consulting
• entrepreneurship
• relationships
• adaptability

Keywords

• security
• entrepreneurship
• trust
• risk management
• consulting
• relationships
• executive protection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Costco, Cisco Systems, Silicon Valley

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