Unlocked Podcast

By Chad Lingafelt, Tony Hokanson, Lars Johnston

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Category: Entrepreneurship

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Episodes: 89

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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.

Episode Date
We Didn't AI This Episode: Practical LLMs, Workflow Hacking, and Data Clutter (Episode 87)
Jul 23, 2026
Debunking Toxic Entrepreneurial Quotes (Episode 86)
Jul 16, 2026
Maintaining Motivation as a Leader (Episode 85)
Jul 09, 2026
Opening the Door to New Product Lines (Episode 84)
Jul 02, 2026
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Jun 26, 2026
The 5-Year Industry Horizon: Retiring Owners, Subscription Hardware, and Digital Distortion (Episode 83)
Jun 18, 2026
Branches vs. Business Units: Structuring Your Organization for Multi-Site Scale (Episode 82)
Jun 11, 2026
The Executive Craftsman: Re-Engineering the Perception of Modern Trades (Episode 81)
Jun 04, 2026
Operating Room Efficiency vs. Locksmith Team Structure (Episode 80)
May 28, 2026
Episode 79: Keeping Your Culture Consistent Across Multiple Branches
May 21, 2026
Vision over Ambiguity: The Unlocked 2026 Mid-Year Check-In (Episode 78)
May 14, 2026
How to Process Map Your Business for Growth (Episode 77)
May 07, 2026
Applying Lessons from Iconic Brands to Your Business (Episode 76)
Apr 30, 2026
The Structure of Scaling: Designing an Organization for Growth (Episode 75)
Apr 23, 2026
Specialist vs. Generalist - Revisited (Episode 74)
Apr 16, 2026
Orchestrating Organic Opportunities (Episode 73)
Apr 09, 2026
Leveling Up with System 1 and System 2 Thinking (Episode 72)
Apr 02, 2026
Navigating the Messy Middle (Episode 71)
Mar 26, 2026
12 Must-Read Books for Scaling Leaders (Episode 70)
Mar 19, 2026
The Art of Quitting: 9 Habits to Kill for Business and Personal Growth (Episode 69)
Mar 12, 2026
The Culture Compound: Protecting Values Through Consistency and Resets (Episode 68)
Mar 05, 2026
System Over Motivation: Master Your Time and Calendar (Episode 67)
Feb 27, 2026
The Unique Factor: A Leadership Therapy Session (Episode 66)
Feb 19, 2026
Organic AI Adoption? (Episode 65)
Feb 12, 2026
The Delegation Paradox: Staying Engaged Without Getting in the Way (64)
Feb 05, 2026
Selling Sales to Your Salesmen: Compensation, Hiring, and Proactive Growth (63)
Jan 29, 2026
Building Habits for a Successful 2026 (62)
Jan 22, 2026
Strategic Selling: Unlocking Growth by Converting CapEx to OpEx
Jan 15, 2026
2026 Strategy: Operational Spring Cleaning
Jan 08, 2026
2025 Successes: Reflection, Discipline, and Leveling Up (59)
Dec 18, 2025
Post-Conference Paralysis: How to Prioritize Your Best Ideas (58)
Dec 12, 2025
Vertical Market Strategy: Defining Your Focus for Scale
Dec 04, 2025
Business Strategy Shifts: Leveraging Technology and Finding Focus (56)
Nov 20, 2025
Processing the Process (55)
Nov 13, 2025
Stop Solving Problems, Start Finding the 'Who' (54)
Nov 06, 2025
Mastering Leverage, Cash Flow, and Debt (53)
Oct 30, 2025
Retention Strategies: Investing in Technicians (52)
Oct 23, 2025
The Secrets to Being Sticky—Why Customers Keep Coming Back (51)
Oct 17, 2025
From Break Fix to Six Figures: Scaling Your Business for Large Projects (50)
Oct 09, 2025
Business Consulting: Workshop our Problems (49)
Sep 26, 2025
5 KPIs We Use to Drive Our Business (48)
Sep 18, 2025
Strategic Planning: From Vision to Reality (47)
Sep 11, 2025
Breaking the $3 Million Ceiling (46)
Sep 04, 2025
Uncomfortable Truths of Entrepreneurship (45)
Aug 28, 2025
Price vs. Value: A Masterclass in Selling in the Security Industry (44)
Aug 21, 2025
Price vs. Value: A Masterclass in Selling in the Security Industry (43)
Aug 14, 2025
Elevate Your Career: Beyond the Job Description (42)
Aug 07, 2025
Top 10 Things Your Boss Wishes You Knew (41)
Jul 31, 2025
Navigating Employee Termination with Honesty and Kindness (40)
Jul 24, 2025
Prioritizing Processes: Navigating the "Messy Middle" of Growth (39)
Jul 17, 2025
The Visionary & The Integrator: Powering Business Growth (38)
Jul 10, 2025
Old Mindset, New Market: Innovating in the Security Industry (37)
Jul 03, 2025
The Power of "No": Setting Boundaries for Business Growth (36)
Jun 26, 2025
The Leadership Pipeline: Cultivating "Who's Next?" for Management Succession (35)
Jun 19, 2025
Career Moments - Part 2 (34)
Jun 12, 2025
Right People in the Right Seats with Culture Index (10)
Jun 05, 2025
Career Moments - Part 1
Jun 05, 2025
Managing Sales Activities: From Quotes to Conversions
May 29, 2025
Rewarding Your Employees
May 22, 2025
Best Advice for Business Success
May 15, 2025
The Future of Retail in the Security Industry
May 08, 2025
5 Things To Start Scaling Your Locksmith Business
May 01, 2025
Security Specialist vs. Generalist - (Episode 26)
Apr 24, 2025
Private Equity in Security
Apr 17, 2025
ISC West Takeaways
Apr 10, 2025
Breaking Into A New Market
Apr 03, 2025
Customer Service Excellence
Mar 27, 2025
The Power of Peer Groups
Mar 20, 2025
The Power of Continuous Learning
Mar 13, 2025
Beyond Setbacks: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones
Mar 06, 2025
Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Opportunities
Feb 27, 2025
Beyond the Price Tag: Building Value and Profitability
Feb 20, 2025
Turning Lots of Locks into Money
Feb 13, 2025
Mastering Delegation: Empowering Your Team for Growth
Feb 06, 2025
Technician to CEO: Embracing Leadership (14)
Jan 30, 2025
Sales Strategies for the Locksmith Industry (13)
Jan 23, 2025
Budgeting for Profit: A Practical Guide for Small Business (12)
Jan 16, 2025
Staying Focused: Goal-Setting Hacks & Tricks (11)
Jan 09, 2025
Marketing That Doesn't Suck (10)
Jan 02, 2025
Unlocking Team Potential with Culture Index - Part 1 (9)
Dec 19, 2024
Using AI to Improve Your Business (8)
Dec 12, 2024
How to have Effective Meetings (7)
Dec 05, 2024
Organizational Growth - Organic Vs. Acquisition - Part 2 (6)
Nov 21, 2024
Organizational Growth - Organic vs. Acquisition: Part 1 (5)
Nov 14, 2024
Security Industry Trends and Opportunities (4)
Nov 07, 2024
Developing Your Team (3)
Oct 31, 2024
Hiring Right: Building Your Team (2)
Oct 24, 2024
KPIs: The Numbers that Matter (1)
Oct 17, 2024
Unlocked Podcast - Preview
Oct 15, 2024