TalkLP hot seat welcomes WZ President Dave Thompson, CFI and Executive Director of IAI Tony Paixão, CFE, CFI to talk evolution of the interviewing science and practice.  These experts provide context around why it's so important to stay on top of your interviewing skills.  They also give a preview of what's on deck for the upcoming Elite Training Days (ETD) event October 11 - 12 in Myrtle Beach!  Check out the unmatched agenda for all professionals that conduct interviewing here.  Dave and Tony are also teaching a Master's Class in conjunction with the ETD schedule that will be an interactive and engaging walk through an actual case!  Check that out here!

Damon Cavasin, Corporate Director of Asset Protection for SpartanNash, chats with TalkLP Host Amber Bradley about labor issues, the complexities of providing services for independent retailers and importance of data analysis -- and how it makes you in the upper echelon of investigators.  Damon also explains why NO RISK = NO REWARD is a very true statement and it applies for your personal life as well as professional life.  Is patience really a virtue?  Or does it simply get in the way.... Damon provides some insight from his career so listen up!

TalkLP host Amber Bradley was super excited to congratulate NRF's Ring of Excellence Winner Alisa Dart, Group Vice President of Asset Protection for the Albertsons Companies on our latest podcast!  Hear how Alisa feels about why she won the award and what leadership philosophies she's adopted over her career. [You can also learn how to correctly say Alisa's name - A-Lisa.]  Alisa also provides some advice for those solution providers out there looking to help solve problems for retailers and grocers.

Alisa will be speaking at APEX Grocery conference in Nashville, August 14 - 17.  For more information on the APEX Grocery conference or to request an invite - visit here.

TalkLP Host Amber Bradley sits down with Oscar Arango, Vice President of Assets Protection for Target to talk thinking creatively about positions within your career journey and the importance of connecting to the daily challenges within a store.  Oscar also shares his thoughts on influencing store and field teams to positively impact the organization by gathering real-world information within the stores.  Check out this key leader's philosophy on leading such a large organization!

This TalkLP episode is sponsored by Gatekeeper Systems.  To learn more about the perfect technology to help apprehend your merchandise, instead of shoplifters  - keeping your employees and customers safe -- visit Gatekeeper Systems here.

Eddie Foley, Vice President of Loss Prevention at Tractor Supply Company, sits down with TalkLP host Amber Bradley about the transition and nuance of being led to leading.  Eddie relays that making time for "hallway" conversations and ensuring you're walking stores to hear the REAL feedback about how you're doing in your role is super important.   Listen as Eddie defines some of the elements of a real "seasoned" loss prevention professional including understanding data analysis, developing personnel, and how to manage growth of a fast moving loss prevention department -- 380 stores to over 2,000 -- with Tractor Supply.

A pivot to a store manager? Yes, sir.   TalkLP Host Amber Bradley grills Khristopher (Khris) Hamlin, Vice President, Asset Protection at Saks OFF 5th to explains why he decided to divert his climb up the asset protection ladder to obtain operations experience as a store manager.  This brave 25-year veteran describes how to he did it (and why) -- including selecting his mentor and managing that relationship.  Khris also explains why it's so important HOW you craft the message you're trying to convey within a relatable sense to your specific audience.  Listen today for multi-layered lessons!

TalkLP Host Amber Bradley is STOKED to chat with Mike Combs, Director of Asset Protection, Organized Retail Crime and Central Investigations Team at The Home Depot as he describes his take on talent development vs. career advancement.  FINALLY someone is saying something new when it comes to managing and developing people.  He also describes a "feedback loop" and how that works to improve the team dynamic -- especially when the team is spread all over the country.  Make sure you have a pen/paper (or iPad for those millennials out there) for this one.  Take note peeps!

Do you report to the CFO?  Art Barraza, Director of Loss Prevention and Safety at Lovesac, chats with TalkLP Host Amber Bradley about the positives and challenges of working directly for the Chief Financial Officer.  Learn the secret of having the answers before they ask the question....(hint: tie it into operational benefits)...but here's some actual tips on how to do it!  Art also talks mentors and gives a few shout outs.... Hear how Art selects a mentor and why.  Oh yeah, Art also provides you the WORST career advice he ever received!

Host of TalkLP, Amber Bradley, sits down with industry veteran John Goldyn, Vice President of Loss Prevention for Gabes.  Amber and John talk how to plan your next career move, why understanding the inventory process is SO important, and why partnering (or experiencing) business operations is critical to your career.  John also provides his "secret" job -- and guess what, we all have (or should have) those secret jobs within our jobs that would help you get to where you want to be in your career! (*must listen to find out...yep)

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.