Lessons - 17 Years Undercover Then He Built a Business Empire | Mike Baker - Fmr CIA Officer & Portman Square Group CEO

2026-03-23

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➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Mike Baker shares how unconventional thinking and strategic visibility can become powerful drivers of business growth. Drawing from his transition out of the CIA, he explains how leveraging media exposure can build credibility, scale a brand, and create opportunities that traditional marketing cannot. He also breaks down the importance of making fast decisions with imperfect information, highlighting how speed and adaptability cre...

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In this "Lessons" episode, Mike Baker shares how unconventional thinking and strategic visibility can become powerful drivers of business growth. Drawing from his transition out of the CIA, he explains how leveraging media exposure can build credibility, scale a brand, and create opportunities that traditional marketing cannot. He also breaks down the importance of making fast decisions with imperfect information, highlighting how speed and adaptability create momentum in high-stakes environments. Additionally, he explores how defining risk appetite and understanding internal threats—like insider risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities—are critical to protecting and sustaining long-term business success.

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