Amber and Dave sit down with the (in)famous Brett Ward, CFI of Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates to talk: "What are you sick of?"  Why not get something off your chest?  We also cover what professionals should be doing right now (and in the future) to expand their career opportunities.  Brett enabled TalkLP to finally debut our censor button! Oh yeah, and make sure to use the word "essential" to Brett next time you see him.....

Amber and Dave sit down with ORC expert, John Matas, CFI, CFCI, Corporate Principal, Fraud and Profit Protection for Macy’s Inc./FDS National Bank to discuss another TalkLP TOP 5: "Top 5 ORC Concerns Post-COVID."  Any idea what's coming next in this "new normal" for retail when it comes to ORC?  John has some insights from his decades of experience in asset protection and fighting organized retail crime (ORC).  Take a listen for some forecasting and to understand why you shouldn't give yourself a haircut during lockdown.

Amber and Dave launch our first episode in a new series called, "Real Solutions to Real Problems."  This industry is chock full of valuable solution providers that can help us solve real challenges.  Take a listen to Kris Vece, Vice President of Client Relations for Protos!  Kris talks about what's going on in the guard industry and more in this unprecedented time. Take a listen to hear solutions to real problems!

Dave Thompson enters the hot seat to discuss the Top 5 Mistakes Interviewers make in our first episode of a new series called, "TalkLP's Top 5."  Check this out to learn what you should or should not be doing.....hit us up at @LetsTalkLP to submit a "Top 5" topic!

Disclaimer: We recorded this WAY before the Coronavirus was an actual issue.  We had no idea what it would actually turn into - so no hating please, be kind.

Amber and Dave chat with loss prevention executive, inventor, entrepreneur, and Shark Tank survivor!  Check out this former Director of US Security for McDonald's and current loss prevention solution provider of all types of unique items that solve problems!

Amber and Dave sit down with Steven Antoine, Chief Security Officer, Global Assets Protection for YUM! Brands to discuss his philosophies on handling the crisis.  He answers the most important question: What's Frogger got to do with it? Take a listen to Steven's perspectives and have your twitter handle ready - he has lots of tweetable quotes!  Thank you so much to Product Protection Solutions for sponsoring this podcast!  Check out their restaurant-specific solutions to protect your employees and customers here!

Amber and Dave talk to LP recruiting guru Chris O'Leary of Loss Prevention Recruiters, LLC about how to ensure your career health these days.  How important is professional development right now?  Which one should you be focused on?  How terrible is the "in-car selfie" for your LinkedIn photo?  Listen to find out!  Thank you to Gatekeeper Systems for sponsoring and for providing an LPC scholarship!

David Johnston, Senior Director of Loss Prevention and Corporate Security at Dunkin' Brands, sits down for a chat with Amber and Dave to talk lessons in leadership during a crisis.  Certainly fitting with the times we're in -- take a listen to see what you can learn.

TalkLP hosts take on the Super Bowl halftime show complaints, #MeToo, Travel tips in light of the Coronavirus and more....take a listen if you're not easily offended.  Hell, even if you are, it will be fun.

Amber and Dave talk shop with Tim Lapinski, CFI, LPC from Helzberg Diamonds.  We cover Tim's diverse background, his advice for creating an ROI for LP and the most annoying thing vendors do.  Thank you to Protos for sponsoring this episode!  #ProtosIsDaBomb Check it.