#77 Secret Agent Evy Poumpouras: How to Read Anyone and Never Get Taken Advantage Of

Listen to this episode from BigDeal on Spotify. Main Street Over Wall Street is where the real deals get done. Join top investors, founders, and operators for three days of powerful connection, sharp strategy, and big opportunities — live in Austin, Nov 2–4. https://contrarianthinking.biz/msows-bigdeal In this engaging conversation, Evy Poumpouras, a former Secret Service agent, shares her insights on influence, negotiation, and the importance of setting boundaries in both personal and professional relationships. She discusses the lessons learned from protecting presidents, the balance between vulnerability and authenticity, and the significance of self-reflection. Evy emphasizes the need for preparation and adaptability in communication and negotiation, while also addressing the nature of predators in business and life. Her journey to becoming bulletproof serves as an inspiration for those looking to navigate challenges with resilience and strength. Want a powerful tool that doesn’t cost a fortune? Omnisend has everything you need to scale your store - for a fraction of the price. ⁠Click here to start for free!⁠ Credit: Evy’s BBC Maestro course ‘The Art of Influence’ can be found ⁠HERE⁠. Check out BigDeal wherever you get your podcasts: https://contrarianthinking.co/the-bigdeal-podcast/ Want help scaling your business to $1M in monthly revenue? ⁠Click here⁠ to connect with my consulting team. 00:00 - Introduction to Evy Poumpouras 03:09 - Lessons from Protecting Presidents 06:11 - The Balance of Vulnerability and Authenticity 09:10 - Setting Boundaries and Expectations 11:55 - The Role of Self-Reflection in Relationships 14:47 - Reading People and Gathering Intelligence 17:55 - The Nature of Predators in Business and Life 20:37 - Negotiation Skills and Communication 23:51 - The Importance of Preparation 26:45 - The Journey to Becoming Bulletproof 29:50 - The Power of Adaptability 32:42 - Conclusion and Future Endeavors MORE FROM BIGDEAL: 🎥 ⁠YouTube⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram⁠ 📽️ ⁠TikTok⁠ MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: 🎥 ⁠YouTube⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram⁠ 📽️ ⁠TikTok⁠ OTHER THINGS WE DO: ⁠Our community⁠ ⁠Free newsletter⁠ ⁠Biz buying course⁠ ⁠Resibrands⁠ ⁠CT Capital⁠ ⁠Main St Hold Co⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices