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June 4, 2024

Police Chief to Entrepreneur with Dr. Richard Weinblatt

Police Chief to Entrepreneur with Dr. Richard Weinblatt
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What does it take to lead courageously in law enforcement, academia, and business? Find out as we sit down with Dr. Richard Weinblatt, a retired police chief, former dean at Ivy Tech Community College, and the entrepreneurial force behind Bio-One, a crime, trauma, hoarding cleanup and remediation company in five states

Metro Crime Scene Holdings LLC. Richard reveals how his rigorous training in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and a mindset of giving 150% effort have been pivotal to his diverse and successful career. From bodybuilding discipline to fostering positive corporate culture, Richard shares actionable insights that can transform your approach to leadership.

Throughout this episode, we dissect the principles of commitment and perseverance that have driven Richard's success in law enforcement and beyond. With over 40 years of experience in a wide variety of roles, Richard underscores the importance of strategic problem-solving and treating employees well. He offers a unique perspective on how logical problem-solving skills honed in law enforcement can be seamlessly applied to business management, all while nurturing a team-oriented environment. 

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Chapters

00:00 - The Courageous Leadership of Richard Weinblatt

03:37 - Leadership and Success Through Hard Work

13:24 - Life of Entrepreneurship and Adventure

18:45 - Leadership and Courage in Law Enforcement

30:58 - Building a Courageous Leadership Culture

35:39 - Bodybuilding and Leadership in Law Enforcement

42:04 - Courageous Leadership in Phoenix

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Dr. Richard Weinblatt

President and Owner, Bio-One

Dr. Richard Weinblatt, a retired police chief, is the owner of seven successful Bio-One offices: Bio-One NW Indianapolis (central Indiana area), Bio-One Scottsdale and Bio-One Glendale (Phoenix area), Bio-One Flagstaff (Northern Arizona area), Bio-One Fort Myers (Southwest Florida area), Bio-One Reno (Northern Nevada area), and Bio-One Baton Rouge (Southern Louisiana area). With a multiple decade background in law enforcement and business, Richard and his team are uniquely qualified to bring expertise, empathy, and compassion to families and organizations that have experienced tragedy and crisis. Richard's policing and business experience is extensive and includes serving as a Deputy Sheriff on the Mexican border in the State of New Mexico, police captain in Indiana, and as a city Police Chief in North Carolina, as well as the past owner of a public relations firm, as a Police Academy Instructor and Director, and as a Federal District Court certified law enforcement expert witness and consultant. Other work in colleges includes as a Criminal Justice Professor, Dean, and Vice Chancellor. Richard earned a Doctor of Educational Leadership, two masters degrees- Master of Public Administration Criminal Justice (MPA/CJ) and Master of Business Administration (MBA), a bachelor's in Administration of Justice, and two associates degrees- Associate of Science in Homeland Security Emergency Management (AS) and an Associate of Applied Science in Public Safety (AAS). He has earned numerous public safety certifications over the years including in Hazardous Materials, Fire Se… Read More