Things to Be Excited About in 2022

The COPreneur Path Podcast

2020 and 2021 have been tough for law enforcement. But out of those challenges are coming some very exciting things in the world of law enforcement training in 2022.
In this extended episode, I chat with the host of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast, Adam Kinakin. Adam and I talk about big things happening with the ILET Network, LEO2CEO and BreacherCRM for 2022. Grab some popcorn and check it out!
Get all the links, resources and show notes at https://leo2ceo.com/copreneur-path/071
About Adam Kinakin
Adam Kinakin is the Managing Director of ILET Summits Inc. and founder of the ILET Network, a networking and training platform designed for creating and facilitating international Law Enforcement training. He founded the International Law Enforcement Training Summit, the world’s largest online
training conference with annual attendance of over 10,000 officers from over 75 countries.
He spent 6 years in the Canadian Forces as an Infantry Officer in both Regular and Reserve Force capacities. He was designated as the Training Officer for his company and was a qualified CBRN Defense Officer for the regiment. He left the Canadian Forces in 2015 after suffering a significant injury during training.
Along with his military experience, Adam has been a certified Defensive Tactics Instructor since 2011 and holds training accreditation throughout Canada. He is an active member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) and works with various international organizations to create and promote various training curriculums and events.
He is the host and creator of the Tactical Breakdown podcast which has become the largest podcast in the world for Law Enforcement trainers and instructors. He is internationally recognized as a pioneer in Law Enforcement training for his work on the ILET Summit and the ability to bring together multiple organizations, agencies, and individuals to enhance training around the world.
Web/Social Links

• Website: https://thebreakdown.ca/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kinakin/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tacticalpodcast
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/tacticalpodcast
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacticalpodcast/

Highlights

• [00:50] Welcome to Episode 71 of the COPreneur Path Podcast!
• [02:31] The LEO2CEO Community is now free to join!
• [05:58] What is the LEO2CEO Community?
• [09:13] If you own a business, you are in the problem-solving business.
• [11:44] A note on the importance of mental health and support for our community.
• [18:48] Despite the challenges of the past few years there is a lot of positivity in our industry.
• [19:51] Collaboration and support within the industry is a key to success.
• [26:37] It takes time to build a successful business, be sure to lay your foundation.
• [31:02] Collaboration and getting help will help you grow and scale your business.
• [37:21] Identify your limitations, what you're good at and what you aren't good at.
• [45:32] It is the words on your website that convert visitors, not the pretty design.
• [57:07] You just gotta do. Take action and don't be afraid to seek advice and support, it's out there.
• [1:02:29] Working with a mentor can save you a lot of headaches.
• [1:16:21] Try to focus on problem market fit instead of product market fit.
• [1:29:52] Join us at ILEETA!
• [1:47:39] BreacherCRM will help you grow your instructor business.
• [2:05;21] Out of the ashes comes the phoenix. Stay positive.

Resources Discussed/Links

• https://www.LEO2CEO.com - LEO2CEO Community: A resource for cops who want to start their own business.
• https://podcast.ilet.network/ - ILET Network
• https://www.ileeta.org/ - International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association
• https://BreacherCRM.com/ - BreacherCRM is the first and only business and marketing automation software that is purpose-built for Law Enforcement Instructors to track and nurture leads, increase client retention, book more classes, and create recurring revenue.