Ep018:

Protecting Presidents, Interrogating Criminals

Retired U.S. Secret Service special agent Brad Beeler spent his career in rooms where a single expression could shift everything. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to get to the truth—not pressure or clever tricks, but presence, patience, and the ability to read people when the stakes are sky-high. From protecting presidents to conducting high-risk interviews, Brad reveals how silence, empathy, and careful preparation become powerful tools in moments most of us hope we’ll never face.

He also takes us inside real cases, including the hunt for the “King of Counterfeit,” showing how ego, curiosity, and respect can lead someone to tell you far more than they planned. Along the way, Brad shares practical communication lessons anyone can use, whether you’re leading a team, negotiating with a colleague, or trying to calm a tense moment at home. It’s a rare look into the psychology of pressure—and how understanding people can change the outcome of almost any conversation.