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A Life From Chaos To Peace
Brent Beard – A Journey from High-Stakes Service to Peaceful Living
Brent is a seasoned professional with a rich and unconventional background shaped by decades of experience in high-risk, high-responsibility environments. His career has spanned private military contracting, executive security and bodyguarding, campus policing, and specialized roles as a close-quarters combat and defensive tactics instructor. With a deep commitment to service, discipline, and self-reliance, Brent built a reputation as a trusted leader and trainer in the security and personal defense industries.
Beyond the front lines, Brent leveraged his expertise into entrepreneurial ventures, founding and running multiple businesses focused on security consulting, protective products manufacturing, and private investment. His ability to blend operational knowledge with business acumen made him a serial entrepreneur with a talent for turning vision into tangible, impactful enterprises.
A lifelong practitioner and teacher of classical martial arts, Brent has always viewed the path of self-protection not just as a profession but as a way of life. His teaching blended traditional principles with real-world application, empowering students with both operational skill and mindset.
After more than two decades of operating in intense, fast-paced arenas, Brent made a conscious decision to transition from the chaos to clarity. Stepping away from the demands of his multifaceted career, he chose a new chapter grounded in simplicity, self-development, and joy. Today, Brent lives by a personal philosophy: live without effort, try less and just live. His days are now centered around leisure, martial arts training, lifestyle Investing and the freedom to enjoy life on his own terms, rooted in balance, presence, and peace.
Brent Beard, Founder & Seeker of Peace
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A Life From Chaos To Peace
Written by:
Michael Aims
May 2025
Note: I’ve known Brent for years, and I, along with many others, have seen him pull off some unbelievable feats. The man is a different breed, and I’m proud to call him a friend and stoked that he is finally taking it easy.