Podcasts by The #Lockboss Show
The #Lockboss Show is hosted by PJ Slauson and is dedicated to all who work with Locks & Keys because YOU do important work! PJ will give you an inside look at the locksmith Industry by interviewing Locksmiths, Industry Professionals, Vendors, and by going over topics you've been waiting to be discussed. Join the conversation and take part in our FREE weekly #Lockboss Giveaway on Youtube. The #Lockboss Show is brought to you by CLK SUPPLIES.
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Locksmith Trivia (Locksmith Basics) | #Lockboss Show & Giveaway from 2022-02-10T13:00
Join PJ tonight for this weeks #Lockboss Show & Giveaway. We will have a new round of Locksmith Trivia where you can test your knowledge and have some fun!
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Mentor a Future Locksmith? What would it take...| #Lockboss Show & Giveaway from 2022-02-02T17:00
Join PJ tonight for this weeks #Lockboss Show & Giveaway! Not only will we be announcing this weeks 5 #Lockboss Winners but will talk about what it looks like to Mentor someone who wants to ...
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Do"Do Not Duplicate"keys work? | #Lockboss Show&Giveaway from 2022-01-19T17:00
Join PJ for this weeks #Lockboss Show & Giveaway. We will be talking about Do Not Duplicate Keys, the Post of the week, the comment of the week, and of course announcing this week's 5 w...
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Locksmith Trivia (Lock Pins) | #Lockboss Show&Giveaway from 2022-01-12T16:00
Join PJ Tonight for this week's #Lockboss Show & Giveaway! We look forward to playing some Lock Pin Trivia with all of you! Test your knowledge and let us know how many you got right in...
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Locksmith Jobs (crazy stories) | #Lockboss Show&Giveaway from 2022-01-05T10:00
Join PJ & Pete (AKA LockFather) for this weeks #Lockboss Show & Giveaway. The LockFather will be sharing some crazy locksmith job stories and we will be announcing this weeks 5 #Lockboss...
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Locksmith Jobs (crazy stories) | #Lockboss Show&Giveaway from 2022-01-05T10:00
Join PJ & Pete (AKA LockFather) for this weeks #Lockboss Show & Giveaway. The LockFather will be sharing some crazy locksmith job stories and we will be announcing this weeks 5 #Lockboss...
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The best locksmith tools (year review) | #Lockboss Show&Giveaway from 2021-12-29T16:00
Join PJ tonight for this week's #Lockboss Show & Giveaway. PJ will be going over the Best Locksmith Tools of 2021! Find out which locksmith tools you should have if you don't alrea...
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Locksmith Tests Rookie and More! | #Lockboss Show&Giveaway from 2021-12-23T14:00
Welcome to last week's #Lockboss Live Show from Youtube! PJ is excited to hang out with Connor (our graphic designer) and the community! Today he quizzes his knowledge as a rookie, and Conn...
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Locksmith Nation Founder, Wayne Winton: How He Started and Much More! from 2021-12-03T07:00
Wayne Winton has been a locksmith for several years and is a great influence in the locksmith industry! PJ had the pleasure of interviewing Wayne and finding out how his locksmithing business, T...
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Locks Pinned in 10 Seconds | Inside GMS Industries from 2021-11-11T15:00
PJ interviews the owner of GMS Industries, Mike Tong! GMS has been making replacement cylinders for the last 2 decades and has become a company that is well known for its quality of Mortise, KIK...
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The Truth about Small Town Locksmithing w/ Greg Gibson: Hours&Distance from 2021-10-17T07:00
Greg Gibson is a traveling locksmith out of North Dakota. In this location, he's the only locksmith for 120 miles and he serves a large enough area to make most locksmiths scratch their hea...
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An Absolute TITAN of the Lock Industry: CompX Interview from 2021-10-11T13:00
We are happy to announce that CLK Supplies is now selling CompX locks! PJ and David Dodd (CompX representative) go over CompX products and answer common questions.
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Becoming a Locksmith: The Story of Jeff Moss from 2021-09-19T07:00
Tune in to see how Locksmith Jeff Moss went from an IT career to dabbling in locksport to being a full-time locksmith! Everyone's story is different, but this one is particularly interestin...
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AUTO LOCK LEGEND Says Which Locks Cause the MOST problems! | Buddy Logan Interview from 2021-09-14T16:00
Which Automotive locks should you avoid? There is no one better to answer this question than the owner of Auto Security Products (ASP), Buddy Logan!
Buddy has been in the automotive loc...
Why? MOBILE Locksmith Went RETAIL!? from 2021-08-30T12:00
Don and PJ discuss the Jenkins Locks retail location! Don has been a locksmith for 10 months and he is already in the process of opening his first retail store (goals, right?). How did he choose...
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IT Guy BECOMES A LOCKSMITH: Here's Why from 2021-08-20T07:00
Today we have community member, Don Jenkins with Jenkins Lock & Key sharing his story! Like many locksmiths, Don was working in another field and recently decided to take the jump into locks...
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Is Automotive Locksmithing EASY? #Lockboss from 2021-07-29T07:00
A recent video on our Youtube sparked a lot of conversation with community members, "Is Automotive Locksmithing Easy?" The video featured the video editor/graphic designer at CLK progr...
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Major Key Blank Industry News! #Lockboss from 2021-07-15T07:00
The history of the key blank industry is dense and quite interesting to learn. PJ talks about the two-part series we posted on the CLK Supplies Youtube channel and some info he decided to leave ...
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Why Attend ALOA Convention? w/ ALOA Chairman John Truempy from 2021-06-30T09:00
ALOA is the most popular convention for locksmiths in the USA. You might have heard of it or even been to the show yourself! Our guest, John Truempy, has been involved for a long time and has gr...
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How Locksmith Culture is Changing w/ Tom Lynch from SOPL #Lockboss from 2021-06-16T07:00
There's a good chance that by now you could've interacted with or heard about the Society of Professional Locksmiths, also known as the SOPL. Tom (the founder) dives into its history a...
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Putting Voices To The ABUS USA Name - ABUS USA Interview w/ Lori&Morgan #Lockboss from 2021-06-08T07:00
We all know ABUS padlocks. But, do you know anyone who is behind them? This podcast shines some light on Lori and Morgan who are the people behind a lot of operations at ABUS USA. Listen here to...
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Choosing A Key Machine: HPC 1200 BLITZ VS FRAMON 2 #Lockboss from 2021-06-02T11:00
In the comment section of our latest key machine battle, people were asking more about if PJ still likes the HPC 1200. In this episode, PJ discusses which one you should buy based on your situat...
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NEW SEASON, NEW OPPORTUNITY. #Lockboss from 2021-05-25T17:00
Locksmiths, the summer is coming! People are riding boats and jetskis, firing up their tractors, and hopping back into their golf carts. All of these people will need keys, won't they? List...
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Buy Expensive Equipment WITHOUT Earning More Money w/ Chad Ballew #Lockboss from 2021-05-19T07:00
Have you befriended your piggy bank? If not, you should. PJ and #Lockboss Chad Ballew discuss how Chad purchased an AutoProPAD G2 Turbo without increasing his income! Basic saving principles can...
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The Truth about Price Increases and what you MUST do about it along with some fun facts! #Lockboss from 2021-05-12T10:00
You might get frustrated when prices increase. Your dollar doesn't go as far, you have to increase your prices, and everything has to adjust. PJ dives into what makes the price fluctuate, h...
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Dennis Ma: A Big Player In The Hardware Industry! #Lockboss from 2021-05-05T07:00
Have you been curious to get an inside look at TownSteel? Join PJ to interview Dennis Ma, the founder of TownSteel. Dennis is a major player in the industry, working with the biggest brands and ...
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Implementing The Results Of Our Free SEO Audit with Sam Granier #Lockboss from 2021-04-28T12:00
Recently we released a free Google SEO audit with Sam from Granier Marketing, and the #lockboss community has asked what the results mean. This episode is your guide to understanding your result...
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Bad Google Reviews And What To Do With Them #Lockboss from 2021-04-21T16:00
Bad Google reviews get to the best of us. The question is; are you handling them properly? Do you fully consider that there could be some truth in a nasty review? PJ reads some bad reviews left ...
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Who is Keyline? A Conversation with Keyline USA #Lockboss from 2021-04-14T10:00
Keyline is surely one of the most historic brands in the lock and key industry. But who are they? What do their employees think? This is answered in the interview with two employees the have som...
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Inside Look At Framon Mfg. with Phil Agius #Lockboss from 2021-04-06T15:00
Framon is commonly known for their Framon #2 machine, as well as Genericode. Phil is the son of Frank Agius, the founder of Framon. Get to know the company a little bit more and how they run thi...
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Having A Relative Take Over The Family Business - Things To Think About #Lockboss from 2021-03-30T18:00
You own a locksmithing business and you plan to someday have a son, daughter, or family member take over. As someone who experienced being the son of a business owner, PJ has great insight into ...
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Family, Business, and Locksmithing Stories w/ #Lockboss Chad Ballew from 2021-03-23T18:00
From the #Lockboss community, Chad Ballew joins PJ to ask questions about business and locksmithing, and has some great stories from his decades of experience in and out of the industry. Listen ...
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KEY POINTS of How Locksmiths Become Successful with TJ Elston #Lockboss from 2021-03-16T17:00
With over a decade of experience on almost all sides of the Locksmithing industry, TJ Elston has a select few points of why certain locksmiths are more successful in business. Listen in for a go...
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Recovering from Losses - How PJ LOST $30K #Lockboss from 2021-03-09T14:00
You can get kicked in the butt out of nowhere sometimes. In PJ's case, he lost $30K in his first few years in business and had the bank knocking at his door for it. Listen to hear how PJ ov...
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What is JMA and What Do They Do? with JMA Managers Anthony and Edwardo #Lockboss from 2021-03-03T12:00
JMA is known as one of the largest key blank, transponder, and key machine manufacturers in the world. Many locksmiths may not know much about this company besides the fact that they're a f...
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Cluttered Workspace? - Strategy For Utilizing Space As A Locksmith #Lockboss from 2021-02-23T15:00
Most locksmiths can say that it's difficult to keep clean and organized. All the parts, keys, and machines take up lots of room in lock shops and mobile vans. PJ goes over how you can bette...
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Key Programming and Key Cloning - Which Service to Offer? #Lockboss from 2021-02-16T15:00
Entering the automotive locksmithing industry can be intimidating; high entry cost, stiff competition, and a variety of services you can offer. Listen now to hear the pros and cons of working in...
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LOCKSMITH vs CODESMITH - Why You Should Reconsider #Lockboss from 2021-02-09T17:00
This is a topic that's been hot for as long as the subject has been around. A lot of "locksmiths" and "codesmiths" feel substantial differences in their practices and mi...
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HISTORY of the Blue Punch Key Machine with Pro-Lok Vice President, Adam Duberstein #Lockboss from 2021-02-02T11:00
Pro-Lok products are most likely in your locksmithing van or shop. Learn the story behind the famous Blue Punch key machine and the company's origins! Adam has been working at Pro-Lock for ...
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Saving for a Key Machine? Your Next Van? - How To GET What You Want #Lockboss from 2021-01-26T12:00
As a locksmith, you work very hard for each dollar you earn. Today, PJ goes over his personal philosophy and strategy for saving towards his financial goals and how he "punches above his we...
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Why Tokens for programming keys? with Tony Presidio from Advanced Diagnostics and Ilco #Lockboss from 2021-01-19T07:00
In the locksmithing industry, there are tons of companies making tools and hardware we use each day. Listen now to hear from a product specialist at Advanced Diagnostics, the company that manuf...
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Growing Your Locksmithing Business #Lockboss from 2021-01-12T15:00
Following last week's episode, you might be wondering how to get the customers and business you need to be in a position of turning down jobs. Explore your potential and hopefully grab some...
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Locksmith - What Service Should You STOP Offering Today? #Lockboss from 2021-01-04T15:00
Do you not know where your money is going in your locksmithing business? Does it feel like you're constantly working but not seeing the monetary results you're looking for? Today PJ co...
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Locksmith Q&A - #2 from 2020-11-06T17:00
On this episode, we have 3 locksmiths joining PJ to answer questions that viewers asked while watching live on YouTube and Facebook. Chris, Kip, and Javon give great advice!
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Locksmith Tips | Breaking Down Barriers to Success! from 2020-10-27T14:00
PJ sits down with his dad (Pete) and shares locksmith tips and knowledge about what it's like to have a disadvantage in business and how to use that as motivation! We all have different str...
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Live Locksmith Q&A ask us ANYTHING #1 from 2020-10-06T16:00
In this live Q&A users on Youtube and Facebook ask a variety of Locksmithing questions including: How do you find new customers? What do you think about Kwikset SmartKey Locks? and More! Ple...
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Running A Locksmith Business In A Small Market! from 2020-08-24T11:00
PJ Slauson takes a trip to see his friend, Vern Wilson, a business owner that offers locksmith services! They share insight and locksmith tips on running a locksmith business in a small market! ...
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Retail Locksmith Stores. The Good and the Bad! from 2020-07-27T16:00
PJ Slauson brings his dad back to the channel and shares Pete's story about opening retail locksmith stores. The end question: is having a storefront locksmith shop worth it? After 40 years...
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How to Price Jobs to Make Money Locksmithing! from 2020-07-20T12:00
In this episode, PJ Slauson talks about how to view your pricing and make pricing decisions. By just going off of what "everyone else" charges is a great way to go broke!
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The Future of Touchless Access for the Locksmith from 2020-06-19T09:00
What is the future of the locksmith industry? Touchless Access hardware is only increasing in demand. This is a great opportunity for the locksmith industry! Expand your locksmith business and g...
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Starting a Mobile Locksmith Business from 2020-06-16T14:00
PJ Slauson with CLK Supplies sat down with Chris Huffstetler from River City Locksmith. Chris sta...
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Locksmiths - Talking with Customers on the Phone - Close the deal! from 2020-06-01T13:00
PJ and the guys (Brian and Tanner) are back! In this podcast, they discuss the best way to answer the phone and how to act interested, how to deal with price resistance, how to handle time-sensi...
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Buying A Locksmith Business from 2020-06-01T13:00
PJ interviews Kip Bateman of Hoffman's Lock & Key out of Post Falls, Idaho. Kip purchased Hoffmans's Lock & Key 7 plus years ago and goes through what it was like to buy an exi...
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COVID-19 Health Tips and Practices for Locksmiths from 2020-04-08T09:00
How can locksmiths stay protected while on the job? The locks you're rekeying, the keys you are making, and the cars you are touching are the least cleaned surfaces. Locksmiths are constant...
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Creative Marketing in the Locksmith Industry from 2020-03-23T08:00
Are you looking for ways to promote your locksmith business?PJ sits down with his dad, Pete Slauson, a local business owner of three Lock Shops and goes over his "Guerrilla" Style of M...
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A Locksmiths Perspective from 2020-03-22T11:00
PJ sits down with Tanner and Brian, two veteran locksmiths that hopefully look familiar from the key machine battles! They both have been in the locksmith industry for about 20 years and have an...
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A Locksmiths Perspective from 2020-03-22T11:00
PJ sits down with Tanner and Brian, two veteran locksmiths that hopefully look familiar from the key machine battles! They both have been in the locksmith industry for about 20 years and have an...
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A Locksmiths Perspective from 2020-03-22T11:00
PJ sits down with Tanner and Brian, two veteran locksmiths that hopefully look familiar from the key machine battles! They both have been in the locksmith industry for about 20 years and have an...
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