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Meet the Hosts
Tony Hokanson
Bloomington, MN
President of Assured Security, spearheaded a successful rebranding and expansion, and now operates two locksmith and security companies. A collaborative leader, he fosters a growth-oriented culture focused on future opportunities.
Lars Johnston
Calgary, AB, Canada
A Visionary leader of Calgary Lock & Safe. The company prides itself on security solutions for everyone. Lars’s goal is to make security systems easy to understand. He fosters a company culture that values its employees.
Chad Lingafelt
Charlotte, NC
CEO of Loc-Doc Security. The company provides security systems and services. Chad is a visionary leader who has grown the company and empowers his employees.
12 Must-Read Books for Scaling Leaders (Episode 70)
If you asked three successful security business owners for their top book recommendations, you’d expect a solid list. But in Episode 70 of the Unlocked Podcast, Tony ( Assured Security ), Lars ( Calgary Lock & Safe ), and Chad ( Loc-Doc Security ) took it a step further with a "Blind Rank" challenge. The goal: rank 12 influential books one by one, without knowing which one was coming next. Foundational Philosophies The heavy hitters appeared early. "Turn the Ship Around" by
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Ep 49 - The Entrepreneur's Workshop: Navigating Real-Time Business Challenges
Entrepreneurship is often romanticized, but the day-to-day reality is a constant stream of challenges. In a recent "Unlocked" episode,...
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Ep 48 - 5 KPIs We Use to Drive Our Business
Managing a growing business often feels like navigating a ship through a storm without a compass. As the hosts of the "Unlocked" podcast...
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