TalkLP

In this TalkLP episode, host Amber Bradley chats with the new Vice President of Safety and Loss Prevention at Domino's, Nicole McDargh, CPP.  This extremely meaty episode will give you writer's cramp as Nicole discusses how to communicate the value proposition for loss prevention teams and program investments.  She also explains why it's so important to understanding how to NOT die on the wrong hill. Nicole gives practical advice on the key principles of making change in a new organization including your first task: knowing who to ask what questions.  And how important quick wins are both to new executives in an organization and even you veterans out there trying to excel at your current company.  Oh yeah, solution providers -- Nicole explains why she's probably the most difficult person you've ever pitched, and she provides the EXACT outline of how a solution provider introductory pitch should go.  Listen today to learn why you should know your target when pitching any internal program, sales prospects or even your own personal connections!

You can check out Nicole's LinkedIn profile here (and if you haven't before you call her, that's nuts).

This episode is sponsored by the Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association (RLPSA) who is holding its Annual Conference April 10 - 13 in downtown Denver.  Nicole is speaking on various panels within an agenda that is PACKED with value.  Check out the agenda and register here.

Todd Fernandez, Director of Loss Prevention for Stater Bros. Markets sits down with TalkLP host Amber Bradley to bust some common misconceptions about technology that creates safer stores.  Facial recognition technology is some of the most misunderstood tech out there; while possibly having the greatest return on keeping our retail stores safer.  According to Zogby Analytics, 73% of California residents polled said that using facial recognition to solve crimes was appropriate.  Take a listen to how this tech innovator keeps his stores safe while busting the most common myths out there!

Did you know there are multiple ways to implement face matching in your operation?  How about using the tech within your LP team only?  To understand how your organization could utilize FaceFirst simply to decrease your investigation time, contact Dara Riordan, President & Chief Operating Officer at FaceFirst here.

This TalkLP podcast is sponsored by FaceFirst.  To learn more about FaceFirst's offering, check them out here.

TalkLP host Amber Bradley sits down with Steve Walker, Lead Director, Major Crimes for Walgreens to talk leadership, the transition from law enforcement to retail, changing law enforcement environment, and more.  Steve provides the audience insights on learning a role quickly and who you should surround yourself with to ensure success.  Steve also explains why each leader should have an example of failure and how to not take things so personal...AND what "take none of the credit, and all of the blame" actually means! Check it out from this industry veteran!

Alaina Kring, Senior Director, Loss Prevention Field Operations & Compliance at Gabes, and CLEAR Board Member chats with TalkLP host Amber Bradley about creating organized retail crime (ORC) programs within her organization, how to educate internal stakeholders about ORC, and the intricacies of implementing that program within your company.  She also discusses the importance of cohesive planning and being prepared to "hit the highlights" for executive teams.   Defining and communicating the importance of the "why behind the what" makes Alaina a standout in her field.  Take a listen and you'll see why.

Register today for the CLEAR conference in Orlando Nov. 7 - 10, 2022!  Visit the conference site here.

TalkLP host Amber Bradley sits down with Will England, Vice President, Asset Protection, Risk Management, and Compliance at Weis Markets to discuss critical aspects of climbing the corporate ladder.  Will provides his insights from his career taking focus on the transition from single store to multi-store and then from district responsibilities to regional responsibilities.  Learning to trust your team and understanding how to let go is extremely important to transcending your current role, Will explains.  Hear how this multi-talented executive influences his team and people around him for the betterment of the organization.  Oh yeah, he also flies planes too!

How do you turn 17,000 stores on a dime?  Ken Peschier, Vice President of Asset Protection for Dollar General, joins TalkLP host Amber Bradley to discuss finding that needle in the shrink haystack and what it's like to control the top 1 percent.  Ken explains how his excellent Asset Protection team tackles managing outliers to maximize labor while understanding operational opportunities as they solve shrink challenges.

Ken also explains his mindset to successfully manage a large political structure to accomplish his goals for the betterment of Dollar General. Ken also explains the mantra he hires by, "Hire for will, teach the skill."   Also in closing, Ken shares his advice for solution providers coming in to pitch Dollar General (hint: visit a store).

Thank you to Gatekeeper Systems for sponsoring this TalkLP podcast! Smart loss prevention professionals utilize technology to keep their employees and customers safe!  Gatekeeper Systems helps you apprehend your merchandise, not shoplifters.   Take a look at a true ROI case study here.

Learn more about Gatekeeper Systems here!

TalkLP host Amber Bradley and special guest co-host Meredith Plaxco, Vice President of Loss Prevention and Safety at PetSmart welcome Julie Giblin, Vice President of Loss Prevention at ULTA Beauty, into the TalkLP hot seat to discuss human resources perspectives on the loss prevention function, importance of professional development, and some diversity / inclusion actual practices within an organization.   Curious about how to answer the question, "How do I get into the LP department?" from your organization's associates? Julie explains some real actions to implement for diversity of thought in your organization. Julie also provides her thoughts on how to really make a mentor/mentee program work! Take a listen!

TalkLP host Amber Bradley puts Jordan Rivchun, Leader of Retail, Banking, and Cannabis Solutions and Strategy at Hanwha and Kevin Darnell, Retail Business Development Manager at Hanwha Techwin America in HOT seat answering audience questions about some major issues such as:

How the National Defense Authorization Act is impacting the camera market

Artificial Intelligence: How can you avoid analysis paralysis

 How to prepare a Capital Request

Hear these two retail loss prevention executives address these hot-seat questions, plus much more in this special edition podcast sponsored by Hanwha Techwin.

Learn more about Hanwha Techwin by visiting their website here.

 

Ryan Long, Head of Global Intelligence and Executive Protection for McDonald's, joins TalkLP host Amber Bradley to chat about being an intelligence analyst for nearly 20 years.  What exactly does this sexy title mean?  Is it data or all cloak and dagger? Ryan explains his role and how he serves McDonald's through his role.  He discusses the role data plays to the success of his organization and how dissecting qualitative data is imperative. Ryan explains how to qualitatively predict potential social unrest including understanding conditions in certain cities and how to react to certain instances.  Ryan also talks how to build up the "credibility bank" within your organization.

Sean Foley, SVP of Enterprise Security Sales at Interface Security, with Interface joins TalkLP host Amber Bradley to talk lessons from COVID, protecting workers while increasing drive-thru speed, PPE, and partnering with local law enforcement with restaurant loss prevention executives Louis Burke, Senior Manager, Safety and Loss Prevention at El Pollo Loco and Chris Magana, Senior Asset Protection and Safety Manager of Risk WKS Restaurant Group.

Amber also gets the best (and worst) career advice they've ever received! Take a listen!

This episode is sponsored by Interface Security.  For more information on Interface's services, click here.