The #Lockboss Show

We're back from ALOA and this week we're sharing everything that didn't make it into the official show coverage. From late night dinners with the Framon and JMA teams to the custom pick we built just for the show, this episode is all about the people, the conversations, and the moments that made this year's tradeshow one to remember. We also get into something that fascinated us al...

It is that time of year again. In celebration of the 4th of July, CLK Supplies is hosting our annual Hot Dog Eating Competition live on the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway.🔑 In this episode, we cover:🔹The CLK Hot Dog Eating Competition live on the show🔹A 4th of July celebration with the locksmith community🔹Who steps up to compete and how they do🔹All the energy, laughs, and friendly competition...

#Lockboss Show: CLK Supplies Is Heading to ALOA. Here Is Your Inside Look at What We Are Bringing One of the biggest tradeshows in the locksmith industry is almost here and the CLK Supplies team is ready. In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway , PJ sits down with a few CLK staff members to give you an inside look at everything CLK Supplies is bringing to ALOA this year. From the prod...

#Lockboss Show: New Products and Industry Updates — GMS, Ilco, SouthOrd, Axiom Entry, Original Lishi and More A lot happened this week in the locksmith industry. Here is everything you need to know. In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway , PJ runs through a full slate of new products and important industry updates covering everything from a GMS color transition on Schlage Large Forma...

One question. Hundreds of locksmith answers. In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway , PJ digs into a Facebook post that asked the locksmith community one simple question: what skill should every locksmith master? The response was massive, honest, and full of personality. From impressioning dominating the thread to veterans pushing back on YouTube and Google as learning tools, to the...

#Lockboss Show: The Real Side of Running a Locksmith Business: PJ and His Dad Have an Honest Conversation No fluff. No theory. Just a real conversation about what it actually takes to run a locksmith business today. In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway , PJ sits down with his dad, a working locksmith, to have the kind of honest conversation that does not happen enough in this indus...

#Lockboss Show: AutoSmart Update, Hager Hardware Discussion and ideniKey App News with PJ Three important topics for the locksmith community in one packed episode. In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway , PJ walks through the latest AutoSmart update, invites the community to share their real world experience with Hager hardware, and delivers an important update on the ideniKey App an...

#Lockboss Show: Red Team Tools Explained with Deviant Ollam — Tubular Picks, Decoders, Safety Straps and More If you want to understand physical security at the highest level, you go straight to the source. In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway , PJ sits down with Deviant Ollam , penetration tester, DEF CON and Black Hat presenter, and author of Practical Lock Picking , one of the m...

#Lockboss Show: Do Facebook Ads Work for Locksmiths? The LockFather Pete Shares His Real Results Every locksmith business owner has asked the question: are Facebook ads actually worth it? In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway , The LockFather Pete joins us live to answer that question with real world experience. Pete had a professional video produced for his locksmith company and ra...

#Lockboss Show: Mystery Key Update, New CLK Supplies Website & Live Q&A with PJ Three things on the agenda and all three are worth showing up for. In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway , PJ brings you a packed episode starting with an update on the mystery key that has had the community buzzing, a first look at the brand new CLK Supplies website and everything that's cha...

#Lockboss Show: ideniKey Put to the Real World Test: The Hits, The Misses & Everything in Between with PJ You've heard about ideniKey. But how does it actually hold up when you're using it in the field on real keys? In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway , PJ walks through actual key blank identification results using ideniKey, giving you an honest, real world look at whe...

#Lockboss Show: How to Handle Price Pushback with Confidence + Panavise 301 Demo & The Door Core with PJ A customer questions your price. Do you hold firm — or do you fold? In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway , PJ breaks down exactly how to handle that uncomfortable pricing conversation, stay confident in your value, and close the job without cutting your rate. Then we get han...

#Lockboss Show: What Is a Locksmith Business Really Worth? The LockFather Pete & PJ Break Down Two Real Businesses on the Market The asking price of a locksmith business and its real value are two very different things. Do you know how to tell them apart? In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway , PJ sits down with The LockFather Pete, a locksmith industry veteran with 40+ years of...

#Lockboss Show: LockTech Kwikset SmartKey Cube — How to Decode & Reset SmartKey Cylinders Without a Working Key Kwikset SmartKey locks are everywhere — and getting called to service one without a working key used to mean a frustrating job. Not anymore. In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway , we put the LockTech Kwikset SmartKey Cube to work on a real SmartKey job, walking throug...

#Lockboss Show: Old School Locksmith Wisdom — Pete & Michael Sit Down Live to Share Decades of Stories from the Trade Some conversations are a long time coming. This is one of them. Pete and Michael first crossed paths in the late 1970s. One would go on to train the other, and that quiet mentorship set in motion everything you see in the #Lockboss community today. In this very special episode...

#Lockboss Show: 5 Locksmith Trivia Questions — From Pin Counts to Transponder Chips. How Many Can You Get Right? Think you know the locksmith trade inside and out? Let's find out. In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway , we're switching things up with 5 locksmith trivia questions that cover the full range of the trade — from pin counts to transponder chips. Some of these will...

#Lockboss Show: Rising Key Prices, What Replaces Brass & the Axiom Entry Pro Door Latch Shim System Brass key prices are climbing — and that's got the locksmith industry asking a serious question: what comes next? In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway , we break down what's driving the cost increase in key manufacturing and take a realistic look at what alternative mater...

#Lockboss Show: RV Keys & Sets Explained – Stop Leaving Money on the Table with Phil and PJ Every week, RV owners are calling locksmiths — and every week, most locksmiths aren't ready to help them. In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway , Phil and PJ dive deep into the world of RV keys and sets, covering everything from the major brands to exactly what you should be stocking...

#Lockboss Show: Jack Knife Pick Sets Compared – Price, Features & Our Favorites with Ian and Lily With so many jack knife style pick sets on the market, how do you know which one is actually worth it? In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway , Ian and Lily go hands-on with several jack knife style pick sets, comparing them across price, build quality, and features — and revealing w...

#Lockboss Show: Rewind Picks Explained – A Better Way to Pick Wafer Locks with Tyler from Newhouse Lock & Key Wafer locks can be frustrating, inconsistent, and time-consuming — especially when your pick keeps slipping out mid-job. In this episode of the #Lockboss Show, Tyler from Newhouse Lock & Key shares the story behind the invention of Rewind Picks , reverse picks designed specifically...

#Lockboss Show: ALOA Scholarship Foundation (ASF) – Locksmith Training Help, Scholarships, and How to Apply Locksmith training is one of the best investments you can make in your career — but for many locksmiths, the cost of classes, travel, and hotel stays makes training hard to afford. In this episode of the #Lockboss Show, we break down the ALOA Scholarship Foundation (ASF) and how it helps loc...

#Lockboss Show & Giveaway: MyAutoSmart Demo (iOS& Android) – Automotive Locksmith App Review + Live Winners! Stop flipping through code books on the job. In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway , PJ does a full walkthrough and demo of MyAutoSmart , one of the most powerful tools available for automotive locksmiths today. MyAutoSmart puts critical vehicle key information right...

🔑 Can 40 years of locksmith experience spot the difference… with no logos allowed? 🔑 On this episode of the #Lockboss Show , PJ teams up with his dad—better known as the Lockfather —to put decades of locksmith knowledge to the ultimate test. Two key blanks enter the shop… but only one question matters: Is it ILCO or JMA? With all branding removed, the Lockfather must rely purely on feel, fit, an...

The ABUS 83/45 is one of the most popular rekeyable padlocks in the industry—but are you getting everything out of it? Today we've got an ABUS rep joining us to break down two products:Iron Rock 83/45 Limited Edition (Y1 Keyway) - This heritage-inspired padlock has been available for over a year, yet most locksmiths have never heard of it. We're finding out why it exists, what makes it different,...

Tired of cores rolling off your bench? Pins everywhere? These 2 tools fix that. In this episode:→ LockCaddy Mega Tray SFIC - holds 65 cores in one organized tray→ LockCaddy Barge - magnetic base that locks to your workbench→ LIVE giveaway - drop #Lockboss in chat to enter🎁 HOW TO WIN: Type #Lockboss in the live chat during the show. Winners picked LIVE at the end.🛒 GET THE TOOLS:LockCaddy Mega T...