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Brian Burk
Co-Founder, fieldcraft and self-reliance
Both sets of my grandparents were farmers, and I still grow and preserve my own food today.
- Food preservation
- HAM radio
- Home repair
BeAdvised — Talk to someone who gets it.
No scripts. No upsells. Just a real expert, one-on-one, and an hour to help you get your household ready.
Real people, real experience. Not a call center.No generic advice. Every session built around your household, your risks, your questions.After your session, a personal follow-up with the exact articles and skills that address what you discussed.
“I could see how this would help someone move from anxiety and uncertainty to a real sense of readiness. It makes preparedness feel more manageable, more relevant, and more achievable.”
The problems we built BeAdvised to solve
These are the situations we hear about from families around us.
I don't need more articles. I need someone to talk to.
Even with a clear path forward, some people need a human to walk beside them. Not more content — more support.
I learn by talking it through, not by reading about it.
Some people don't learn from reading or watching. They learn by asking questions, hearing answers, and having a real conversation.
My situation is too specific for a generic answer.
Complex family situations, unusual living arrangements, specific health needs. Their challenges need personalized guidance, not a general approach.
Here's what we can tackle together.
Pick the topic that fits. That's your session.
Making sure your emergency plan is actually ready.
Get expert feedback on your family emergency plan with actionable improvements.
- Identify gaps in your current plan
- Scenario-specific recommendations
- Communication tree optimization
The right supplies — nothing missing, nothing wasted.
Have an expert review your emergency supplies and recommend improvements.
- Inventory gap analysis
- Budget-conscious recommendations
- Rotation schedule setup
Preparing your whole family, including the kids.
Prepare every family member — including children and elderly — for emergencies.
- Age-appropriate training plans
- Special needs accommodation
- Practice drill scheduling
Planning for the disaster most likely near you.
Specific preparedness strategies for wildfire, earthquake, hurricane, and flood risks.
- Region-specific threat assessment
- Structural hardening advice
- Insurance documentation review
Preparing for extended power outages and grid failure.
Plan for extended power outages, water disruption, and communication blackouts.
- Backup power solutions
- Water storage and purification
- Off-grid communication options
A plan for when cell towers go down.
Build a resilient communication plan when cell towers and internet go down.
- Ham radio basics and licensing
- Satellite communication options
- Family contact protocols
Ready to handle a medical emergency on your own.
First aid readiness, medication management, and medical kit optimization.
- First aid skill assessment
- Prescription medication planning
- Trauma kit recommendations
Not sure where to start — we'll guide you.
Get started with the BePrepared platform with hands-on guidance from the founders.
- Walkthrough of platform features and tools
- Personalized setup based on your situation
- Quick-start action plan to build momentum
Your topic, your session. We build around it.
Have something specific in mind? Tell us what you'd like to discuss and we'll build the session around it.
- Bring any preparedness topic or question
- Custom session built around your needs
- No wrong answers — we start where you are
What a BeAdvised session delivers
You come with questions and concerns. You leave with answers, resources, and solutions.
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Before the call
We review your questions, concerns, and desired outcomes. We show up prepared.
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During the call
A 60-minute conversation. We answer your questions, talk through your situation, and help you understand what solutions fit.
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After the call
A follow-up pointing you to the articles and skills that directly address your questions and concerns.
Meet the experts
Choose who you talk to: Brian or Tiran, the founders, or another expert on our panel. Every BeAdvised session is one-on-one and built around your household.
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Tiran Dagan
Co-Founder, systems and planning
I have spent my career helping organizations work out what they need before they need it, and I built the same systems into my own home.
- Systems planning
- Emergency comms
- Fabrication
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James Walton
Founder Prepper Broadcast Network, Preparedness Expert
James Walton is a preparedness consultant, author, speaker, and founder of the Prepper Broadcasting Network. Drawing on 10+ years of hands-on homesteading & preparedness experience, he helps families build practical, realistic resilience plans.
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Keith Vincent
The Common Sense Practical Prepper / Keith Vincent
Keith Vincent brings 26 years of law-enforcement experience to practical preparedness, helping families think clearly under stress, prioritize wisely, and build realistic, affordable plans.
When the situation calls for it
First Responders & Service Members
Police, military, EMS, and veterans with field experience
Government Emergency Response Personnel
Former federal, state, and local emergency management and response personnel
Preparedness Experts & Influencers
Respected voices in the preparedness community
Our panel keeps growing in these fields, for when your situation calls for a specialist.
Three steps. That's it.
1
Tell us what's on your mind.
Book a session and share your questions, concerns, and what you want to walk away with. Five minutes of your time before the call makes the whole hour count.
2
We show up prepared.
We review everything you shared before we meet. You're not repeating yourself on the call — we already know your situation and we're ready to help.
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Leave with answers, not more questions.
A real 60-minute conversation with the expert you choose. You get clarity, direction, and a follow-up with the exact articles and skills that address your situation.
Transparent pricing
One rate. Subscribers pay less.
BeAdvised + BeReady
Subscriber rate
Per session
Book a SessionFor Combo subscribers, or annual BeAware and BeReady together
We kept this rate accessible on purpose. You're getting dedicated expert time — real guidance from people who know this space. That's the value, and we wanted it within reach.
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BeReady
Need a written plan? Pair consulting with strategy.
Your BeAdvised session gives you clarity. BeReady turns that into a personalized, step-by-step preparedness plan.