Why I left Law Enforcement With Three Years Left To A Full Pension
Release Date: 04/17/2024
From NYPD Gunfire To Financial Freedom
Purpose Over Pension
Malcolm Marcel, an NYPD Sergeant and mortgage broker, opens up about growing up in Southside Jamaica Queens where he witnessed violence, survived having friends locked up for a crime he could have beena part of, and nearly chose the FBI before finding his calling in Law Enforcement. Malcolm shares the raw story of his first day on patrol involving a shooting that left him behind a tree with bullets flying- a moment that could have ended his career before it started. He reveals how being denied by eight banks despite having $100k saved and a 760 score forced him enter the mortgage...
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Scuba Team Detective: Recovering The Dead For NYPD While Mourning Tragedy
Purpose Over Pension
In this deeply personal and emotional conversation George Sichlar, a veteran NYPD detective and member of the elite Scuba Team, opens up about his career, the unimaginable calls he responded to in the waters of New York City, and the personal loss that forever changed his life. From the intense training and brotherhood of the NYPD Scuba Team to the long term health impacts of 9/11, George shares what its really like to operate in one of the departments most physically demanding units. He also speaks candidly about navigatiing trauma, law enforcement culture, and the devastating lossof a...
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Policing And Black Accountability Vs. Victimization
Purpose Over Pension
Policing and Black Accountability vs. Victimization is timely conversation about how social media, phone addiction and digital incluence reshaping beliefs around policing politics and Black culture. In this episode, Leron from Broken Traditions breaks down how constant phone use and algorithm-driven content quietly condition people to accept false or exaggerated narratives about law enforcement and political issues-often without real-world context or personal experience. We explore outrage how outrage cycles, viral clips and emotionally charged posts reward division discourage...
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Cop Didn't Want To Live Anymore
Purpose Over Pension
Burnout. Trauma. Injury. Retirement. Depression. Purpose. This is the side of law enforcement no one prepares you for. In this powerful Purpose Over Pension episode, Eric shares his unfiltered journey through policing-from rokkie misconceptions and unwritten cop culture to burnout, ethical battles, career-ending injury, and the mental health crisis that followed leaving the job. We dive deep into the psychological toll of police work, the pressure to chase numbers, leadership failures and what happens when your identity is stripped away with the badge. This conversation goes where many...
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NYC Cop Robbed For $100,000
Purpose Over Pension
When your own real estate business partners rob you... In this episode, I share how I was left high and dry after partners I trusted walked away with approximately $100,000 from real estate deals we did together. This isn't just about money but trush, and the hard lessons learned in business, that changed my mindset to gear it to success.
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Criminal Speaks Out: Mr.Beasts Cop vs. Criminal Talks Mr.Beast Challenge
Purpose Over Pension
Ian Bick sits down with Lenny Bradley to reveal behind the scenes secrets, surprising moments, and his raw perspective from competing in one of the internets biggest events. From redemption to rivalry, this interview delivers more of an inside look on Ian and Lennys relationship on Mr.Beasts challenge.
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Becoming An Off-Duty Entrepreneur
Purpose Over Pension
Nate Mitchell, founder of Off-Duty Entrepreneur joins Lenny in this episode to share his experience as a Law Enforcement Professional, and most importantly how he used his career to transition into Entreprenuership. With a Facebook Group created early 2024 and grown to eight thousand participants within eight months there is no doubt that becoming your own boss is something that many in Law Enforcement may be considering. Nate speaks on his transition from Deputy to full time boss of his business, and how hiring first responders exclusively has allowed for his business to boom. He also shares...
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Retired Cops Make $70K In Three Weeks With Real Estate
Purpose Over Pension
The biggest win since retirement. Lenny and Ilya speak on their latest Wholesale deal that became a major mindset breakthough for Lenny. In this case study, Lenny and Ilya breakdown the particulars on how they sourced the property step by step. Every deal comes with its own challenges that make for a great educational experience. This experience had moderate challenges that dealt more with mindset and rejection than some of the other pitfalls that can come along with a Real Estate transaction. The greatest breakthrough is knowing that anyone can do this if they put their mind to it...
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Life As The Daughter Of A Lieutenant
Purpose Over Pension
Katherine Boyle also known as "The Lt's Daughter", is on a mission. Her mission is to support Law Enforcement as well as provide Law Enforcement Famililies resources through her platforms that she has created. How is she able to do that you may ask? It all started with her being inspired by her Father her best friend, who was also a "Special Victims Unit" Lietenant in the Philadelphia Police Department. The relationship that she was able to foster with him while growing up in a loving household has encouraged her to want to share that experience with others involved in Law...
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Millionaire Cops Fall And Rise To Faith
Purpose Over Pension
Ilya Kosilov worked as a Police Officer in some of the worst areas of the Bronx within the NYPD. He shares some of his grueling stories during his tenure as a Police Officer, as well as the circumstances that made him resign and pursue entreprenuership as a house flipper. With much success, Ilya began to flourish in his industry. He hit over One Million Dollars in sales and found much success in creating educational courses to permit others to do the same. Unfortunately his past traumas caught up to him from the his youth as well as his experience as a Police Officer, causing him...
info_outlineThis episode Lenny delves into his decision to prioritize his "Purpose Over Pension". With 17 years on the force, Lenny became a staple in the community in which he served and also mentored Officers in his workplace. He shares mindset-shifting strategies, skills learned, outside of the job and insights to avoid negativity. Lenny also explains the catalyst that made his decision to move on from Law Enforcement a no-brainer.