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Unlocked Podcast
Three business owners, spanning North Carolina, Minnesota, and Alberta, Canada, have joined forces to create Unlocked Podcast. Their mission? To share their insights on building enduring businesses that thrive for generations to come.
Episodes
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Elevate Your Career: Beyond the Job Description (42)
Want to impress your boss and accelerate your career? In "Elevate Your Career: Beyond the Job Description," Part 2 of our "Top Things You Want People to Know"…
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Top 10 Things Your Boss Wishes You Knew (41)
Want to impress your boss and accelerate your career? In this episode of Unlocked, Lars from Calgary Lock & Safe in Alberta, Tony from Assured Security in…
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Navigating Employee Termination with Honesty and Kindness (40)
Navigating the difficult terrain of employee termination is a challenge every business owner faces. In this episode of Unlocked, Lars from Calgary Lock & Safe…
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Prioritizing Processes: Navigating the "Messy Middle" of Growth (39)
Is your growing business caught in the "messy middle" where chaos reigns and consistency is a distant dream? In this episode of Unlocked, Lars from Calgary…
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The Visionary & The Integrator: Powering Business Growth (38)
Are you a big-picture thinker or a meticulous executor? In this episode of Unlocked, Lars from Calgary Lock & Safe in Alberta, Tony from Assured Security in…
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Old Mindset, New Market: Innovating in the Security Industry (37)
Are traditional approaches holding your security business back? In this episode of Unlocked, Lars from Calgary Lock & Safe in Alberta, Tony from Assured…
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The Power of "No": Setting Boundaries for Business Growth (36)
When it comes to business, is "yes" always the best answer? In this episode of Unlocked, hosts Tony, Chad, and Lars from Calgary Lock & Safe, dive into the…
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The Leadership Pipeline: Cultivating "Who's Next?" for Management Succession (35)
Are you an owner stuck in the day-to-day, wondering how to transition to a more strategic role? In this episode of Unlocked, hosts Lars from Calgary Lock &…
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Career Moments - Part 2 (34)
Building on their previous discussion, Tony from Assured Security in Minnesota, Chad from Loc-Doc Security in Charlotte, NC, and Lars from Calgary Lock & Safe…
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Right People in the Right Seats with Culture Index (10)
(Episode 10) Want to optimize your team for maximum performance? 🤔 On this episode of Unlocked, Tony, Chad, and Lars discuss the practical applications of…
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Career Moments - Part 1
(Episode 33) Ever wonder what truly drives success in a career? Join Tony from Assured Security in Minnesota, Chad from Loc-Doc Security in Charlotte, NC, and…
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Managing Sales Activities: From Quotes to Conversions
In this episode of Unlocked, Tony, Chad, and Lars delve into the critical aspects of managing sales activities in the security industry. They discuss…
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Rewarding Your Employees
How do you truly reward your employees and build a thriving company culture? In this episode of Unlocked, Tony, Chad, and Lars delve into the power of…
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Best Advice for Business Success
What's the best advice you've ever gotten? Join Tony, Chad, and Lars as they share the most impactful pieces of advice they've received throughout their…
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The Future of Retail in the Security Industry
Is retail still relevant in the security industry? Join Tony, Chad, and Lars as they discuss the role of retail stores in today's market. They share their…
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5 Things To Start Scaling Your Locksmith Business
Are you a security business owner with fewer than five employees? This podcast episode is for you! Join industry experts as they share actionable tips and…
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Security Specialist vs. Generalist - (Episode 26)
In this episode, Tony, Chad, and Lars delve into the debate of security specialist versus generalist. They discuss the pros and cons of each approach in the…
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Private Equity in Security
Dive into the world of finance and security! Join Tony, Chad, and Lars on Unlocked as they discuss the role of private equity in the security industry. Learn…
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ISC West Takeaways
Join Tony, Chad, and Lars as they recap their experiences at the ISC West Expo, the largest security expo. They discuss their top takeaways, observations on…
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Breaking Into A New Market
Want to expand your business? In this episode of Unlocked, Tony, Chad, and Lars discuss strategies for successfully breaking into new markets. From geographic…
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Customer Service Excellence
Elevate your customer service game! Join Tony, Chad, and Lars on Unlocked as they dive into the strategies and best practices for providing exceptional…
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The Power of Peer Groups
Unlock the power of collaboration! In this episode of Unlocked, Tony, Chad, and Lars discuss the benefits of peer groups for business owners and entrepreneurs…
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The Power of Continuous Learning
Never stop growing! In this episode of Unlocked, Tony, Chad, and Lars explore the importance of continuous learning for personal and professional development…
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Beyond Setbacks: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones
Mistakes happen, but it's how you respond that defines your journey. Join Tony, Chad, and Lars on Unlocked as they delve into the power of perspective when…
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Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Opportunities
Ever made a mistake that felt like a major setback? In this episode of Unlocked, Tony, Chad, and Lars share their biggest failures in business and how those…
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Beyond the Price Tag: Building Value and Profitability
Ready to unlock a new level of success in your locksmith business? Join Tony, Chad, and Lars on Unlocked as they explore the crucial connection between pricing…
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Turning Lots of Locks into Money
Are you a locksmith looking to unlock greater profits? In this episode of Unlocked, Tony, Chad, and Lars dive deep into the world of pricing strategies…
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Mastering Delegation: Empowering Your Team for Growth
In episode 16 of The Unlock Podcast, hosts Lars Johnston, Tony Hokanson, and Chad Lingafelt discuss the art of delegation and why it's a critical skill for…
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Technician to CEO: Embracing Leadership (14)
(Episode 14) Have you ever felt stuck in the day-to-day grind of running your locksmith business? Do you dream of stepping up as a true leader and taking your…
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Sales Strategies for the Locksmith Industry (13)
(Episode 13) Want to boost your locksmith business and unlock your full potential? On this episode of Unlocked, Tony, Chad, and Lars dive into proven sales…
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Budgeting for Profit: A Practical Guide for Small Business (12)
(Episode 12) Want to take control of your business finances? On this episode of Unlocked, Tony, Chad, and Lars share practical budgeting strategies for…
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Staying Focused: Goal-Setting Hacks & Tricks (11)
(Episode 11) Ready to unlock your full potential in 2025? 🔑 On this episode of Unlocked, Tony, Chad, and Lars discuss goal-setting strategies for the new year…
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Marketing That Doesn't Suck (10)
(Episode 10) Want to build a brand that resonates with your ideal customer? On this episode of Unlocked, Tony, Chad, and Lars break down the art of…
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Unlocking Team Potential with Culture Index - Part 1 (9)
(Episode 9) Want to build a dream team? 🤔 On this episode of Unlocked, Tony, Chad, and Lars explore how Culture Index can help you unlock your team's full…
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Using AI to Improve Your Business (8)
(Episode 8) AI is no longer a futuristic fantasy; it's here, and it's transforming the locksmith and security industry. 🤖 On this episode of Unlocked, Tony…
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How to have Effective Meetings (7)
Meetings: We all have them, but do we make the most of them? 🤔 On this episode of Unlocked, Tony, Chad, and Lars share their insights on running effective…
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Organizational Growth - Organic Vs. Acquisition - Part 2 (6)
Organic growth or acquisition? 🤔 Tony, Chad, and Lars are back to debate the best way to scale your locksmith business! 🔓🔑 They share their own hilarious wins…
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Organizational Growth - Organic vs. Acquisition: Part 1 (5)
In this episode of the Unlocked Podcast, three locksmith business owners from across North America dive deep into the different paths to organizational growth…
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Security Industry Trends and Opportunities (4)
Join three business owners from across North America on the Unlock Podcast as they share hard-earned insights from the security industry. In this episode…
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Developing Your Team (3)
Want a high-performing team? 💪 Learn how to unlock their potential with effective coaching, feedback, and leadership. Tune in to the Unlocked Podcast!
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Hiring Right: Building Your Team (2)
(Episode 2) "Hiring the right people is crucial for any locksmith business. On this episode of Unlocked, we discuss strategies for attracting, interviewing…
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KPIs: The Numbers that Matter (1)
(Episode 1)🔒 Are you a locksmith or security pro who feels like you're running your business on gut feeling alone?🔑 Unlock the secrets to success with KPIs…
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Unlocked Podcast - Preview
Chad Lingafelt, Lars Johnston, and Tony Hokanson are unlocking a whole new level of locksmith knowledge with their brand new podcast, "Unlocked". 🗝️ Each…