Testimonials
IDEOA
April 16, 2026
Loved listening to this. This is a real life learning experience from someone that smuggled through my state.
Most Insightful Drug Training I've Attended in 18 Years as a LEO
February 18, 2026
This first person overview of drug smuggling and CI work. I was unparalleled to any other training I’ve had in this area in my 18 year career.
Top notch training direct from someone who lived it!
September 8, 2025
Rich is personable and interesting. This training and his life experience is the most raw, practical, and surprisingly inspiring learning experiences I’ve had in a long time.
Rich doesn’t just talk theory, he lived it. Every lesson came with real stories about high-stakes decision-making, building networks, managing risk, and adapting under pressure.
Rich is a Great Presenter with Amazing Experience
August 27, 2025
I heard Rich speak at a conference and couldn’t wait to learn more from him.
“I would LOVE to see Rich do an informant course from his experience during that time. I work with informants daily and getting that intel would be huge!”
“Getting the personal knowledge and experience from an actual drug smuggler is much better than a class based on theory.”
“The intel and knowledge passed on by Rich was invaluable. To be able to learn from someone who operated so successfully for so long on the other side of the law was excellent.”
“Rich's personal experiences regarding the deceptive traits he used to evade law enforcement was fascinating. His first hand account adds value and authenticity to the information he provides which many traffickers still use today.”
“Trainings that involve real life incidents from the people who lived it makes the training very informative. This training taught me new areas to look, how to possibly identify drug trafficking, and how to investigate it.”
“Having someone presenting on a topic in which not only they have the knowledge, but the experience, that’s critical to the success of the message being delivered. The presenter lived the life of a smuggler and offers the necessary insight into how smugglers succeed.”
“I work in commercial vehicle enforcement, I liked how Rich provided different strategies he used to smuggle his goods. Every commercial vehicle enforcement officer needs to hear this guy.”
“I thought the course was very informative, especially since it was taught by someone who has real experience, other than from a ‘Law Enforcement’ perspective.”
“I loved being able to hear from someone who has firsthand experience with the drug world. Hearing their point of view is what Law Enforcement Officers are looking for.”
“This class was confirmation that those who Law Enforcement are seeking to stop, have knowledge and understanding of our operations and how we do things.”
“Rich offers a sincere look at how his experience as a drug smuggler evolved into a full time career. Using a slideshow style presentation as a guide, the speaker was successful in communicating his message without slide reading.”
“I wish this course had more time! Two hours wasn’t enough. I could tell he had so much more detail and personal experience to speak on. I felt that due to the time constraints he had to glaze over certain sections. Overall, the content was great. I wanted to hear more.”
“The instructor possesses a unique insight which will allow Law Enforcement to better understand how smugglers operate. Obtaining a better understanding will aid in the seizure of money and narcotics.”
“The course was great! A longer, more in depth dive into the topics should be allowed. Possibly a follow up course could be offered with a targeted focus on how the CI was used.”