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Quite Frankly Ep. 26: Inside the Secret World of Executive Protection
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Frankie Val welcomes Caleb Gilbert, founder of White Glove Protection Group, for an in-depth look at the elite world of executive security. Gilbert shares how he went from a 16-year-old aspiring Navy SEAL to protecting Fortune 200 CEOs and Hollywood’s biggest names across 51 countries. Together they unpack the meticulous art of advance planning, threat analysis, and behavioral detection, from managing covert protection details to preventing tragedies like Butler and the Charlie Kirk assassination. Frankie presses on how communication breakdowns and ideology-fueled violence have reshaped modern security, while Gilbert reveals how high-profile incidents are rewriting the rules of personal protection. The conversation is part education, part wake-up call - a masterclass in vigilance amid rising political tension. Later, Frankie pivots to lighter moments with chat calls, audience banter, and reflections on the loss of KISS legend Ace Frehley. Insightful, sobering, and perfectly “Quite Frankly,” this episode blends professional insight with genuine human perspective.
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Manage episode 514126842 series 3427094
Frankie Val welcomes Caleb Gilbert, founder of White Glove Protection Group, for an in-depth look at the elite world of executive security. Gilbert shares how he went from a 16-year-old aspiring Navy SEAL to protecting Fortune 200 CEOs and Hollywood’s biggest names across 51 countries. Together they unpack the meticulous art of advance planning, threat analysis, and behavioral detection, from managing covert protection details to preventing tragedies like Butler and the Charlie Kirk assassination. Frankie presses on how communication breakdowns and ideology-fueled violence have reshaped modern security, while Gilbert reveals how high-profile incidents are rewriting the rules of personal protection. The conversation is part education, part wake-up call - a masterclass in vigilance amid rising political tension. Later, Frankie pivots to lighter moments with chat calls, audience banter, and reflections on the loss of KISS legend Ace Frehley. Insightful, sobering, and perfectly “Quite Frankly,” this episode blends professional insight with genuine human perspective.
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