Executive Protection & Bodyguard

Provide executive protection and bodyguard services for high-net-worth individuals, executives, and VIPs requiring personal security

Startup Cost
$30,000-$100,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
6-12 months
Profit Potential
$25,000-$125,000/month

Overview

Executive protection services provide personal security and bodyguard services for executives, high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, and VIPs - protecting clients from threats through advance planning, protective operations, and security details.

Executive protection bills at $75-$200+ per hour or daily rates of $800-$2,500.

Providing 500-1,500 protection hours monthly generates $300,000-$1.5M+ annually with 40-60% margins.

Target clients include corporate executives, high-net-worth individuals, celebrities and public figures, visiting dignitaries, threatened individuals, and family offices.

Services include executive protection details, advance security planning, threat assessment, secure transportation, travel security, and residential security.

Success requires military or law enforcement background, executive protection training, excellent judgment and discretion, defensive driving and tactical skills, potentially firearms licensing, and networking with wealth management and corporate security.

Required Skills

  • Executive Protection
  • Threat Assessment
  • Tactical Training
  • Discretion
  • Security Planning

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Premium rates for specialized service
  • Professional high-end clients
  • Interesting travel and experiences
  • Long-term client relationships
  • Growing demand among wealthy

Cons

  • Requires extensive security background
  • 24/7 availability and irregular hours
  • High liability and insurance costs
  • Need network in wealth management
  • Demanding clients and high expectations

How to Get Started

  1. Gain military/law enforcement experience
  2. Complete executive protection training
  3. Obtain required licenses and insurance
  4. Build tactical and protective skills
  5. Network with wealth advisors and corporate security
  6. Market to high-net-worth market
  7. Build reputation through discretion and professionalism

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