From Combat to Coeur d’Alene: Inside the Life of a Private Security Expert

🔴 What’s it really like to go from combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan to executive protection in luxury resorts and global hot zones? 🌍 In this captivating episode, we sit down with Stu Kortus, a former Army infantryman, private contractor (Blackwater/Triple Canopy), and elite security operator. He shares jaw-dropping stories from Iraq, Afghanistan, the Amazon, Morocco, Italy, and beyond — plus tactical travel tips, gear recs, and lessons on how to thrive after high-stakes careers.
🎯 Whether you're a veteran, traveler, protector, or just love high-adrenaline stories — this one delivers.
✈️ Want to travel like Stu? He reveals exactly how to get off the beaten path, build cultural immersion, and stay safe while exploring the world.
🔒 Topics: Private security, executive protection, cultural immersion, military transition, drone surveillance, tactical mindset, overseas safety, PTSD, Stoic practices & more.

✅ Top 3 Things Viewers Will Learn
1. How to Build a Career in Executive Protection – Including vetting for elite firms like Blackwater and working in high-risk areas.
2. Travel Like a Local, Not a Tourist – Tactical tips on safety, immersion, and navigating other cultures with confidence.
3. Thriving After Service – Stoic practices, photography as therapy, and how to find purpose post-military or law enforcement.

00:00:00 🎙️ Intro: From Military to Global Travel & Cold Plunges
00:01:32 🪖 Military Background & Transition to Private Security
00:04:30 🌎 Overseas Travel: Culture Immersion & Amazon Adventures
00:06:48 🛡️ Travel Safety Tips from a Security Expert
00:09:39 🚁 Joining Blackwater: How He Got In & What It Was Like
00:14:25 👊 Life Lessons from Tactical Teams & Brotherhood Abroad
00:18:39 🏔️ Moving to North Idaho & Building a New Life
00:23:23 ✈️ Top Travel Stories: Italy, Peru, Florence & Amalfi Coast
00:30:01 🧠 Mental Health, Stoicism & Finding Peace After Chaos
00:39:55 🔥 Cold Plunge, Morning Routines & Long-Term Longevity

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****Most stats and data come from the following sites and are not based on our opinions:
Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/idaho/coeur-d'alene/
Neighborhood data: https://www.niche.com/?ref=places-to-live
Census data: https://data.census.gov/
More about Coeur d'Alene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeur_d%27Alene,_Idaho

***All stats, data, housing prices and anything else mentioned are subject to change and provided merely as examples at the time of recording***
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