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Episode 35 – September 3, 2019 On this episode we talk with Sam Gray, Purchasing Manager, about Inventory, Processes, and what he has learned about organizing and streamlining our warehouse.

Listen as Chad Lingafelt discusses this vital part you may be missing in your Marketing Strategy and leave with some important takeaways with Master Story Teller Aaron Beaver! Message us and let us know if you need help telling your story!

Listen as Chad Lingafelt and Brian Parsley discuss career paths and unlocking potential . Brian shares his story and successes as a business intelligence strategist and how he was a expert chicken cutter at Boston Market.

Joining us for coffee is Alex Smereczniak with @2ulaundry. We discuss Alex’s journey through multiple business ventures and the discovery process of each.

Lucas Boselli the Executive Vice President of ASSA ABLOY and Head of Americas division joined us in the studio for a cup of coffee and a great discussion on Leadership. Listen as Chad Lingafelt and Lucas Boselli discuss the qualities you need as a leader, what to look for to find the right team members, setting priorities, and command & control vs influence. Its a great conversation with plenty of takeaways! Subscribe at locdoc.net/podcast and never miss an episode!

On today’s Coffee Break, Nick Jordan, an Agile Coach and Scrum Master shares insights and tips to improve your business work flow by implementing scrum methods.

Chris Elmore joins Chad Lingafelt for a coffee break in the Studio! In this episode, we discuss Chris Elmore’s outlook on what the world perceives as failures, setting and adjusting goals, and how the right coach can be transformational.

If you ever struggled with trusting people, you might want to listen to this podcast. Levi Gray shares insights with us on Cultivating Trust in relationships, while hiring, and working with team members. Here are 3 Main Takeaways 1. Trust is being Vulnerable 2. Trust that people have the best intentions 3. Building Relationships to cultivate trust requires sharing personal stories

Gerard Littlejohn joins us for coffee and a conversation about a microwave society, what to do when you hear “Must be Nice”, and the value of a relationship. We dive deep and discuss Gerard’s career path, his entrepreneur origins, and his expertise in the Sports Marketing industry. Gerard Littlejohn is the Executive Director of the Steve Smith Foundation and works to assist victims and survivors of domestic violence as well as helping families in need with health and wellness services. Listen as we discuss Gerard’s beginnings as a Charlotte BobCats intern, sports marketing with Lowes and Dick’s Sporting Goods, and owning his own business producing Creative Content.

On this episode of Coffee Break, Chad Lingafelt chats with Blake Urmos, co-founder of Low Voltage Nation, a community group to support and encourage others in the same field. Low Voltage Technicians are most likely experienced in helping install wiring, cabling, and cameras for Access Control Systems to entertainment systems and even communication systems. Low voltage systems are comprised of electrical equipment that uses 50 volts (V) of electricity or less. Residential examples of low voltage systems include doorbells, garage door openers, home security sensors, thermostats, and landscape lighting. Commercial low voltage systems cover a wide array of categories, from fire protection to security systems to sound and communication. Blake Urmos shares his “Why” behind starting a community for fellow low voltage professionals and How you can build a Community of your own no matter what industry you are in! Low Voltage Community Low Voltage YouTube Channel Low Voltage Instagram

12 years ago, ASSA ABLOY started an industry network group to connect with their users. They started something called MSC Network (Medeco Security Center Program), built with a group of diverse security professional businesses. Their purpose, to invest in the businesses to grow with tools, share ideas, and bring them together to have mutual gains. On this episode of Coffee Break, Chad Lingafelt chats with Ben Sultze, Director of Aftermarket Development with ASSA ABLOY, and discuss what you should look for when joining an Industry Network. Ben leads by example and has forged a path for his team to follow by creating relationships and opportunities to cultivate trust within the industry groups. Here are 3 Takeaways: 1. Identify Champions – Inside of the group, there has to be champions that can tailor your message in order to reach a diverse community. 2. Understanding Members Business Models: Having a local engagement team that is passionate about learning what the business needs and can communicate effectively with the groups within the network adds tremendous value. 3. Continuously Creating Value: Small groups within the network naturally form but proactively cultivating groups and learning from your peers is a huge priority. The value of the network is only as strong as the engagement level. MSC Program Members – SAVE THE DATE: click here for more details!

On this episode, Chad Lingafelt chats with Frank Schwartz of G3L Leadership Professional Training & Coaching, to discuss what it takes to lead a group of leaders. Follow Frank: Twitter: @leadwithvirtue & @darkhelmetf3 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/frankschwartz/

What are your values? Who do you want to be or become? Do you want to become the best version of yourself, but not sure where to start? Listen as Chad Lingafelt chats with Tonia Lyon, a mindfulness coach, about the importance of having someone walking along side of you. This is a person that doesn’t judge you but is going to help you unpack your life in a way that you can become who you want to be…the best version of you. Learn more about Unscripted Life and Tonia Lyon at toniablyon.com You can follow Tonia on: Instagram @toniablyon Twitter @toniablyon Facebook.com/UnscriptedLifeCoach Linkedin.com/in/toniablyon

How do you communicate with your customers? Simple question, but let’s dig deeper. If you are communicating, are you being effective? On today’s podcast, Chad Lingafelt chats with Zach Williams, digital marketing guru and CEO of Venveo, about how you can grow your sales, connect with your customers, and proven tactics to grow your brand online! We also talk about Amazons influence in the market and how you can model your business by offering Convenience, Speed, and Transparency. Learn more about Zach Williams and how he can help you at venveo.com Follow Zach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venveo/ Instagram: @venveo Twitter: @venveo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Venveo

On this Christmas Eve, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to our guests, viewers, and a few special people. When we started this journey, producing a podcast every week seemed like an insurmountable undertaking. While an overwhelming task for one person, over time we were able to assemble the right team, and things started to flow smoothly. A special thanks to the following people behind the scenes who make this possible. Aaron Beaver who has improved the quality of the video, audio, lighting, and so much more. He joined our team in July and has really brought great energy, a wealth of knowledge, and a dedication to quality. Jessica Lingafelt, who coordinates the guests, handles show notes and summaries ( like the one you’re reading now), thumbnail graphics, scheduling of episodes, and a lot of back end operations. We couldn’t have made 52 episodes this year without all of our wonderful guests who were willing to participate and share their experiences. We are super excited about Season 3 and all that is to come! We have a lot of great guests lined up for the New Year so make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any of this amazing advice to become a better business leader!

Today we are going to answer the question: What is High Security? The phrase “High Security” gets thrown around a lot but what does this phrase actually mean? Is it just a buzz word or is this an important distinction to make when selecting locks or keys? We are diving into different types of Cylinders as it relates to High Security. A Cylinder is what is used in a lockset to lock and unlock the door. We will highlight 3 different types of Cylinders that are commonly used. Up first is what we term a No Security Option. This is usually a common standard keyway (like schlage) that are found in most Big Box stores. While it does lock your door, the fail point is that the key can be duplicated at any hardware store like Lowes, Home Depot, and even Key Copying Kiosks. While you can utilize this, we wouldn’t recommend it for a facility manager since there is no way to control who has access to your building. There is no protection against copies! There is also another prevalent risk which is the lock being bumped and opened by burglars. The Next option is a Middle Grade of Security. We are highlighting a Medeco X4 which is a patented keyway. Medeco Gives a great explanation of what a Patented Keyway is . “A patented keywayoffers protection against unauthorized key duplication. A manufacturer with a UTILITY patent key system design controls the manufacturing and distribution of the cylinders and key (key blanks). To the customer, this means that keys and key blanks are not readily available in the open market.” This means that there are checks and balances that protect you and who can copy your keys. This level of security can sometimes be bumped and picked. It is better than a common keyway but mostly used for key control. The Final Option is a High Security Option by Medeco M4. This is another patented keyway that will protect you with key control but an elevated level of security with angled cuts and side bars that make it protected from being able to pick it open or bump it open. A High Security key system generally is distinguished by two characteristics: Key Control and Physical Protection. Key Control means that the keys are difficult or practically impossible to duplicate without permission. For example, Medeco M4 keys require a special key cutting machine and access to Medeco specific blanks, available in a variety of restrictions. This means only the locksmith you purchased from can make copies of the key, and they will only do so with your authorization. This effectively allows you to control your key copies even in the event that a key is lost or stolen. Physical Protection in a key system means that the hardware is physically resistant to tampering and attempted entry. Medeco M4 cylinders are UL 437 listed (a rigorous standard used for testing lock security) and stand up to drilling, picking and other forms of physical attack. The cylinders do this by using a sidebar that prevents the key from rotating until it is elevated, rotated and aligned in the correct position. This feature offers protection against bumping and picking attacks. These two features combine to give us a High Security key system, which gives you a sense of security about your locks and keys that you cannot have with those of a lower security standard. We are here to help you protect your people and your property and can assist you in making sure you have the best High Security solution. Schedule a free evaluation with one of our Professional Experts.

If you’re a facility manager of a retail shopping center, large school system, university, or commercial properties you know that changing the locks is an unavoidable part of managing your property. Large multi-site organizations can have security breaches and changing the locks because of misplaced keys is an inevitability. So how can you save your business time and money without compromising on security? Oftentimes when there’s been a security breach or a need for quick personnel restructuring, most facility managers will contact a locksmith to change the locks on the building. Professional Locksmiths have the skillset and tools to remove and replace locks on your facility. But what happens when something goes wrong in the middle of the night and you don’t want to wait? Today we are going to answer the question: What is an Interchangeable Core? We will also discuss how your facility can save time & money with Interchangeable cores! At Loc-Doc Security, Our Mission is to help you protect your people and your property. We continue to share information like this to help you be informed so you can know the best solutions for the security of your property. In previous articles, we’ve talked about implementing Key Management in your organization and planning so you don’t have to worry about the locks and keys on your building. Addressing a security breach or a quick replacement of personnel should be part of the prior planning of Key management and having an efficient plan in place can help you quickly distribute new keys so you can get back to business without delays. Interchangeable cores were invented to simplify the lock changing process. What is an Interchangeable Core? An interchangeable core, also known as an IC core, is a figure eight shaped cylinder that can be removed from lock hardware and replaced with another core in order to change your locks. A quick search of wikipedia tells us that Interchangeable key cores were invented in the early 1900’s. The intent was to avoid having to call a professional locksmith for every rekey. Instead, interchangeable cores could be removed by authorized personnel within a business with a control key. This would in a sense save the Facility Manager time and money. While they aren’t the perfect solution to lost keys (we do prefer using mobile keys on our cell phones) they can be beneficial for some facilities and properties. By having a designated controller, which could be a facility manager or another person onsite, you can swap the lock easily by using a control key to remove the core and replace it with a different one. This takes seconds to implement and is simple for anyone with the control key to complete! What are the Benefits of Interchangeable Cores? Let’s look at how implementing Interchangeable Cores can benefit your Facility. Rapid Response: When someone loses a key, responding quickly can keep your facility secure! With no wait time or scheduling delays, you can easily change the locks yourself and distribute the keys immediately. Saves You Money: Interchangeable cores can save you time and money. The expense that can come with rekeying a suite or floor is quickly minimized with the simple task of replacing the interchangeable core. It also saves time with the rapidity of being able to swap out the cores. We all know that time is money so a huge benefit is the ability to get back to business without delays. Masterkey Friendly: We’ve discussed Masterkey systems in previous articles, but Interchangeable cores can be integrated to a master key system. This means that if there is a lost key, it can be changed at the master key level without requiring the other level of keys to be changed! Using Interchangeable cores at your facility can help you manage your building easily! Using a control key, they can be easily added and just as easily removed without the need for a professional locksmith call. Storing replacement cores on-site can help you immediately respond to any security issues without delay. If you are interested in using Interchangeable cores at your facility, schedule a free evaluation that works for your schedule with one of our professional account managers.

Chad Lingafelt chats with Ben Winter, Founder and CEO of SuccessImprov, a progressive Team Building company that focuses on professional growth using improv techniques. Ben Winter is an Author, Speaker, Actor, Improvist, Entrepreneur, Traveler, Father, and much much more. He loves to explore, yes, physical places around the world, but also he loves to explore the mind. On this episode, Ben shares how he takes the rules of improv acting into the business world. He shares how you can apply improv to customer services, to help navigating difficult conversations, and for conflict resolution within your team. We also discuss the topic of Ben’s Book What to Expect when Having Expectations. Ben elaborates on how expectations and even unmet expectations can be navigated and resolved with a creative flowchart! Connect with Ben Winter: Website: https://successimprov.com and https://havingexpectations.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successimprov Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/successimprov LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/winterben Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successimprov

Chad Lingafelt chats with Keith Larson, Former Radio Personality at WBT-AM for 14 years, Experienced Marketing Genius, Columnist, Author, and now Owner & CEO of Zen Massage Franchising. On this episode, Keith shares some insights about effective marketing to your customer base. We discuss how you can start connecting with your audience or customers through building your brand and by listening to what they want. We learn why businesses struggle with connecting with their customers and what you can do to simplify marketing! Connect with Keith Larson & Zen Massage Website: www.zenmassageusa.com Twitter: @ZenMassageCorp @thelarsonpage Facebook: @ZenMassageUSA @TheLarsonPage LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-larson-02719556 https://www.linkedin.com/company/zen-massage-franchising-inc/

Chad Lingafelt chats with Danielle Julia Cuomo, Founder and CEO of Virtual Assist USA about incorporating Virtual Assistants into your Business. On this episode, Danielle shares how you can get h elp supporting your business with virtual assistants! We find out how Virtual Assista nts can help you spend more time making your business successful while offloading your to do list. We discuss the different types of Virtual Assistan ts and what functions that they can cover in your business. We also answer some commonly asked questions about hiring a Virtual Assistant. Connect with Danielle Julia Cuomo & Virtual Assist USA Website: www.VirtualAssistUSA.com Instagram: @virtualassistusa Twitter: https://twitter.com/assist_usa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtual-assist-usa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findvirtualassistant/