Realtor Safety and Self Defence

Realtor Safety and Self Defence is a bold podcast hosted by the dynamic husband and wife team of Rob and Beth Andress. As the founders and operators of Street Safe Self Defence, they bring a wealth of violence prevention knowledge and experience to the table. Rob has over 3 decades of experience as a real estate professional and understands the risks you face every day in your industry. Together, Rob and Beth have changed the way real estate professionals do their jobs and helped thousands of professionals who work within the Real Estate Industry across Canada have a safer career – and life.

Deeply rooted in their programs is a comprehensive understanding of violence, predatory behaviour, and the human body's response to fear and threats. Equally vital is the cultivation of awareness and the right mindset necessary to fight for one's life.
Rob and Beth seamlessly combine these critical foundations with easy-to-learn and memorable skills that are universally effective. Their mission is to empower real estate professionals from across Toronto, Hamilton, Durham, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Vancouver and the rest of Canada, with the tools and knowledge to create safe spaces for themselves every day while doing their jobs.

Join Rob and Beth Andress on as they delve into engaging discussions, share personal anecdotes, and interview industry experts. Together, they unravel the complexities of prospects vs. predators, safety protocols, and the psychology behind preventing and responding to potential threats. Whether you're a seasoned real estate professional or just starting your career, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking to enhance their personal safety in the demanding world of real estate

Contributors

Co-host

Beth Andress

Beth brings her own expertise and background. Making a conscious decision to step away from martial arts training, she obtained her Violence Prevention and Self-Defence Certification. She has immersed herself in the realm of education, focusing on raising awareness and promoting prevention. Beth’s passion lies in instructing easy-to-learn, effective techniques that are applicable to real estate professionals of all backgrounds. Notably, Beth holds certification in Street Safe’s core curriculum and has achieved the status of an Advanced Practitioner in Situational Awareness. She maintains a full-time career in law enforcement, ensuring she stays up to date with the latest trends and resources concerning digital violence and human trafficking. These valuable insights are seamlessly integrated into our Street Safe Programs.

Co-host

Rob Andress

With an extensive background in both real estate and violence prevention, Rob is uniquely positioned to understand the risks that you as real estate professionals face, and how to protect yourself. It's a different approach to teaching, drawing on life experiences and an understanding of violence to provide a better way of training, educating, and establishing a foundation for real estate professionals to lead safer lives and enhance their self protection skills.

Rob holds certifications in Violence Prevention and Self-Defence, and expertise in Pure and Applied debilitation tactics. He has achieved the designation of an Advanced Practitioner in Situational Awareness and has undergone training with internationally renowned experts in the psychology of violence and effective physical self-defence techniques. Additionally, Rob is a trained facilitator in the A.L.I.V.E. program offering active threat survival training to educators and corporate clients.