Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Drew Mitchell, Founder and Managing Partner of Valence Global, for a conversation on executive protection, personal security, online safety, and the importance of protecting what matters most.
Drew brings more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, SWAT leadership, investigations, and international close protection. He explains why modern security is about more than having a bodyguard — it requires a full protective ecosystem built around intelligence, planning, online awareness, family safety, travel risk, and proactive decision-making.
Jay and Jordan also discuss the latest oil and gas market updates, rising gas prices, global supply disruption, Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and why domestic energy security continues to matter. The conversation also includes Jay’s Weekly Five, with this week’s word: Coachable.
In this episode:
Why executive protection has changed in the digital age
How online exposure can create real-world security risks
Why high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and executives need proactive security planning
The role of threat assessments, travel planning, and personnel vetting
How social media, location sharing and public visibility can increase risk
What business leaders should know before traveling into high-risk environments
Why faith, family, and preparation matter in leadership and life
Segment Highlights
00:00 — Episode intro and recap of last week’s conversation with Bo Fowler
06:05 — Oil and gas market update: Iran, supply disruption, and rising prices
12:15 — Jay’s Weekly Five: being “coachable” in leadership and life
22:00 — Drew Mitchell on executive protection and building a full protective ecosystem
39:30 — Online safety, social media exposure, and protecting families in the digital age
52:00 — Scams, phishing, crypto risks, and practical ways to reduce personal risk
1:12:00 — High-risk travel, Venezuela, and kidnap-for-ransom concerns
1:24:00 — Drew’s advice to his 18-year-old self: faith, family, and priorities
#TheJayYoungShow #JayYoung #JordanSoto #DrewMitchell #ValensGlobal #ExecutiveProtection #PersonalSecurity #OnlineSafety #CyberSafety #FamilyOffice #RiskManagement #Leadership #Faith #EnergySecurity #OilAndGas #KingOperating #BusinessLeadership #HighNetWorth #TravelSecurity #ProtectWhatMatters
DISCLAIMER: All content and all statements made herein, including by any speaker or participant, except those expressly made as a statement of fact, including plans, intentions, beliefs, and projections, are forward-looking statements, involve risks and uncertainties, and should be evaluated as such. All statements related to any past or current offering of King Operating Corporation or its subsidiaries or affiliates are expressly qualified and made subject to the applicable offering document(s) and all information, disclosures, and disclaimers contained therein. No content is intended, nor should it be construed, as providing tax, investment, or legal advice.
More information:
KingOperating.com
In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Drew Mitchell, Founder and Managing Partner of Valence Global, for a conversation on executive protection, personal security, online safety, and the importance of protecting what matters most.
Drew brings more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, SWAT leadership, investigations, and international close protection. He explains why modern security is about more than having a bodyguard — it requires a full protective ecosystem built around intelligence, planning, online awareness, family safety, travel risk, and proactive decision-making.
Jay and Jordan also discuss the latest oil and gas market updates, rising gas prices, global supply disruption, Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and why domestic energy security continues to matter. The conversation also includes Jay’s Weekly Five, with this week’s word: Coachable.
In this episode:
Why executive protection has changed in the digital age
How online exposure can create real-world security risks
Why high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and executives need proactive security planning
The role of threat assessments, travel planning, and personnel vetting
How social media, location sharing and public visibility can increase risk
What business leaders should know before traveling into high-risk environments
Why faith, family, and preparation matter in leadership and life
Segment Highlights
00:00 — Episode intro and recap of last week’s conversation with Bo Fowler
06:05 — Oil and gas market update: Iran, supply disruption, and rising prices
12:15 — Jay’s Weekly Five: being “coachable” in leadership and life
22:00 — Drew Mitchell on executive protection and building a full protective ecosystem
39:30 — Online safety, social media exposure, and protecting families in the digital age
52:00 — Scams, phishing, crypto risks, and practical ways to reduce personal risk
1:12:00 — High-risk travel, Venezuela, and kidnap-for-ransom concerns
1:24:00 — Drew’s advice to his 18-year-old self: faith, family, and priorities
#TheJayYoungShow #JayYoung #JordanSoto #DrewMitchell #ValensGlobal #ExecutiveProtection #PersonalSecurity #OnlineSafety #CyberSafety #FamilyOffice #RiskManagement #Leadership #Faith #EnergySecurity #OilAndGas #KingOperating #BusinessLeadership #HighNetWorth #TravelSecurity #ProtectWhatMatters
DISCLAIMER: All content and all statements made herein, including by any speaker or participant, except those expressly made as a statement of fact, including plans, intentions, beliefs, and projections, are forward-looking statements, involve risks and uncertainties, and should be evaluated as such. All statements related to any past or current offering of King Operating Corporation or its subsidiaries or affiliates are expressly qualified and made subject to the applicable offering document(s) and all information, disclosures, and disclaimers contained therein. No content is intended, nor should it be construed, as providing tax, investment, or legal advice.
More information:
KingOperating.com
