🔥 What you'll learn in this powerful conversation:
🗣️ Communication Skills: Why communication is a cop's #1 tool.
🤝 Authenticity Matters: How being real builds trust and success.
🚔 Behind the Badge: The highs, lows, and lessons from a career in law enforcement.
🎯 Defensive Training Tips: Metrics that matter for everyday carriers.
🌟 Inspiration: The profound impact of empathy and focusing on the good.
In this insightful and deeply personal episode, Lora Thorson sits down with Dan Brady to discuss his experiences as a Marine, law enforcement officer, and firearms instructor. The conversation dives into communication, authenticity, defensive training, and the human experiences that have shaped Dan’s life and career. Along the way, Dan offers invaluable insights into training methodologies, the importance of empathy, and why building relationships is at the heart of everything he does.
Notable Quotes:
"The profession of policing is about problem-solving between other people."
"Empathy wasn’t natural to me—it was something I had to learn. But now, it’s one of the most important tools I use to connect with people."
"Drinking from a fire hose is a stupid idea. As instructors, we need to present information in ways that students can absorb and apply."
"If I help one person breathe easier because of what I’ve done, then I’ve succeeded."
Upcoming Events & Classes with Dan Brady
Catch Dan at these events:
Tactical Conference (March 2025) – Vehicle defense and low-light techniques.
A Girl and a Gun National Conference (May 2025) – Topics to be announced.
Guardian Conference (September 2025) – Advanced training sessions.
📅 For more details or to book a session, visit ApacheNC.com.
Connect with Dan Brady
📧 Email: Dan@ApacheNC.com
💬 Facebook Group: Deliberate Training Group (V2)
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