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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.
Applying Lessons from Iconic Brands to Your Business (Episode 76)
Truly innovative companies rarely look within their own industry for inspiration. In Episode 76 of the Unlocked Podcast, Lars (Calgary Lock & Safe), Tony (Assured Security), and Chad (Loc-Doc Security) challenge owners to stop thinking like security contractors and start modeling their businesses after world-class brands. Precision in the Process Lars Johnston reflected on his time working at The Keg Steakhouse, noting that their onboarding wasn't just about "learning the j
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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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