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Leading with Purpose: Christopher Claassen on Security, Business & Community
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In this episode of The Security Guy’d, we sit down with Christopher Claassen, a seasoned Security Executive, entrepreneur, and community leader.
Christopher takes us on an honest, no-holds-barred journey through his early days in the security industry — from entry-level posts to leadership positions — and what it took to eventually start his own security company. We unpack the real challenges of being your own boss, the pitfalls of business ownership in a highly regulated industry, and the often-overlooked importance of PSIRA compliance and industry standards.
But Christopher's journey doesn’t stop there. We dive into his passion for community development, why the security industry needs urgent reform, and how his lived experience led him to establish the Spectrum National Party — a bold move aimed at transforming not just the industry, but the communities it serves.
This episode is packed with insight for aspiring security professionals, entrepreneurs, and change-makers alike.
🎧 Tune in now and hear:
- What it takes to grow in the security industry
- The harsh lessons of starting a business
- The role of regulation and compliance (PSIRA)
- The future of security in South Africa
- Why he founded a political party
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Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Who is Christopher Klassen (00:01:38)
3. Vision after school (00:04:36)
4. Early Role models (00:06:13)
5. First Job in Security (00:06:48)
6. Attitude to being a security guard (00:08:50)
7. Advancing in the industry (00:10:25)
8. Starting his own security company (00:11:15)
9. Getting his first client (00:14:22)
10. Pitfalls of partnership (00:24:47)
11. Financial investments (00:27:05)
12. Diversification (00:30:26)
13. Starting a ministry (00:35:26)
14. A need for better compliance oversight (00:36:01)
15. How to tender (00:41:30)
16. Starting SNP (00:52:03)
17. Outro (00:54:55)
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