The #Lockboss Show

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 heads trying to figure out how he manages the commute times. Listen now to hear how Greg makes it work when he is sometimes spending multiple days on the road helping his customers! CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES W...

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. The name might be new to you, but the brands are 252 years old in the Security Industry. CompX is a USA-made manufacturer and offers 4 popular brands: National Cabinet Lock, Fort Lock, Timberline Lock, and Chicago Lock. Check out our se...

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 interesting because of the overlap in mindsets Jeff has between his old career and his current one. Listen now! CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.y...

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 lock industry for 42 years and has a lot of knowledge to share. PJ finds out which locks you should avoid and learns the history of ASP! ASP Products: https://www.clksupplies.com/collections/vendors?q=ASP CONNECT WITH...

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 his retail location? How will he manage retail hours with a full-time job? All these questions get answered here!  CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Youtube:...

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 locksmithing. How has his first year been going? What's it like being a locksmith in a small town? We hope Don's story gives you insight and possibly gives you the courage to take the jump into locksmi...

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 programming a car fairly seamlessly. In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to be an automotive locksmith, and if it's as easy as it seems! CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksup...

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 out. There are some details about Aaron Fish that weren’t mentioned. Also, he talks about the big news that happened in the industry that’s the next chapter in its history! Key Blank History pt. 1   https:/...

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 great advice for people thinking about attending this year or the next. If you can't decide if it's worth it, check out this conversation. CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies....

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 and how their training connects locksmiths with the industry's roots and helps them do work that matters. After that, he shares his opinions on how locksmith culture is changing. People might not try to...

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 get some perspective on the padlocks and know more about the company! CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvfJKuV9VIK...

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 situation and the pros and cons of both. The choice is yours, but here is our opinion on it! CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/chan...

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? Listen to PJ break down how you can frame your plan of action for this season as summer rolls around and people need more specialized keys. CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNEC...

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 get you to your financial goals, like using the 80/20 model. Using 20% of your money to purchase 80% of the things you need to grow your business. REFERENCED EPISODE: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950035/7500...

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, how technology affects it, and what you can do when prices are about to increase! CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

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 selling them their parts. Make sure to enjoy and learn more about the interworkings of Townsteel and one of the most influential people in the locksmithing space. YOUTUBE VERSION CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES W...

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 results and what to do with them. Take a listen to get found easier on Google by customers! FREE SEO AUDIT https://graniermarketing.com/locksmith.html CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.co...

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 on a locksmithing company's Google profile and talks about how to handle each scenario. There are some pretty funny ones too. CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON...

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 some of the brightest minds at Keyline. CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvfJKuV9VIKtDeZjaSWGprw Facebook: https://www...

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 things! CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvfJKuV9VIKtDeZjaSWGprw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clksupplies Instag...

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 what you should be looking out for when it comes to the health of your business and if your relative is the right fit. CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Youtu...

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 now! CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvfJKuV9VIKtDeZjaSWGprw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clksupplies Instag...

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 good conversation! CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvfJKuV9VIKtDeZjaSWGprw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clksup...

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 overcame that setback, and possibly apply it to your life. CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvfJKuV9VIKtDeZjaSWGprw F...

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 fairly prominent brand and good quality. Learn more about the company and meet some of the top managers of JMA USA! CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Youtube:...