The #Lockboss Show

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:...

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 better utilize that space you have and be smart about what you let take up that precious room. And no, the answer isn't to just buy a bigger space... CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksuppli...

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 key programming and key cloning for vehicles. CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvfJKuV9VIKtDeZjaSWGprw Facebook: h...

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 might feel a little dug into their positions. PJ talks about how maybe we aren't seeing the whole picture. CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Youtube: https...

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 nearly two decades and oversees a lot of what the company does today. CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvfJKuV9VIKt...

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 weight class" by making large purchases with a limited income. CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvfJKuV9VIKtDeZj...

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 manufactures some of the top programming machines, including the Smart Pro. CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvfJKuV9VIK...

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 great ideas from this episode. You won't want to miss the great tip PJ gives for getting more business. CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Youtube: https...

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 covers this topic by telling a story from his personal experience with this issue, and how we solved it. CONNECT WITH CLK SUPPLIES Website: https://www.clksupplies.com/ CONNECT ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www...

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!

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 struggles that we must overcome in business and life, how you power through is what matters! Enjoy the locksmith tips throughout and just remember YOU can ALWAYS  overcome!