#Lockboss Show: Inside JMA's Key Manufacturing Plant — Brass Prices, Production and the Industry with Mike R.

What actually happens before your key blanks arrive? This episode takes you all the way back to the source.

In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, we sit down with Mike R., General Manager of JMA's production plant in Mexico, for a behind the curtain conversation on what it really takes to manufacture key blanks at scale. From how brass prices affect the entire supply chain to how a finished key blank starts as raw material, Mike gives us a perspective on the locksmith industry that most people in the trade never get to hear.

We break down:

• What running a key blank manufacturing plant actually looks like day to day
• How a key goes from raw brass to finished product ready to ship
• What drives brass prices and why it matters to locksmiths everywhere
• How price fluctuations in raw materials affect the key blank market
• What quality control and production standards look like at the plant level
• Mike's perspective on the key blank industry from the plant floor
• What locksmiths should know about the supply chain behind their orders
• What makes JMA's operation tick from the inside out

This is the kind of conversation that gives you a whole new appreciation for the key blanks sitting on your shelf.

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#Lockboss Show: National Service Providers Explained — Are NSPs Worth It? Pete Slauson and PJ Break It All Down

Before you sign up with a National Service Provider, you need to hear this conversation.

In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, PJ sits down with veteran locksmith Pete Slauson to give the locksmith community an honest, experience-backed breakdown of National Service Providers. From whether NSPs are worth the tradeoff to how payment actually works, the red flags to watch out for, and the questions you should always ask before committing to a contract, this episode covers everything you need to know to make a smart decision for your business.

We break down:

• What National Service Providers are and how they operate
• Whether working with NSPs is genuinely worth it for most locksmiths
• The red flags that should make you walk away from an NSP contract
• Whether discounting your pricing to work with NSPs makes financial sense
• How NSP payment works and what to realistically expect
• The questions every locksmith should ask before signing anything
• What decades of trade experience reveals about working with NSPs
• Whether NSPs help or hurt a locksmith business over the long term

If you have ever wondered whether NSPs are a smart move for your business, this episode gives you the honest answers straight from the field.

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#Lockboss Show: Free Locksmith Business Software — PJ Does a Live Trello Demo for Scheduling, Tracking and Organization

You do not need to spend a lot of money to run an organized locksmith business. You just need the right tools.

In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, PJ does a live demo of Trello, a free software tool locksmiths can use to schedule jobs, track work, and keep their operation organized without paying for expensive business management software. PJ builds a board live from scratch, walks through real day to day workflows, and takes questions from viewers throughout.

We break down:

• What Trello is and how it applies to running a locksmith business
• How to build and set up a board from the ground up
• Using Trello to schedule jobs and track work in progress
• Day to day workflows that keep your business running efficiently
• How free tools like Trello stack up against paid business software
• Live viewer questions answered in real time

If you want a simpler, smarter way to manage your locksmith business without the overhead, start here.

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#Lockboss Show: ideniKey App Update: Search History, Saved Searches and the Most Interesting Keys in the System

The ideniKey app just added a feature that is going to change how you work on the job.

In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, PJ breaks down the newest update to the ideniKey App: search history and saved searches. No more losing track of a key you looked up mid-job. No more starting from scratch every time. And as a bonus, we dig into some of the most random and interesting keys that have actually been searched in the app, giving us a fascinating look at what locksmiths are encountering in the field every day.

We break down:

• What the new search history feature does and how to use it
• How saved searches keep you organized and efficient on the job
• Why this update solves a real frustration for working locksmiths
• A look at the most random and interesting keys searched in the app
• What the search data reveals about how ideniKey is being used in the field
• How this update fits into the bigger picture of where ideniKey is headed

If you rely on ideniKey for key blank identification in your daily work, this episode is a must listen.

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#Lockboss Show: Is This 47-Year-Old Locksmith Business Worth Buying? PJ and The LockFather Break Down a Real Deal

A locksmith shop built in 1978. Three employees. Seller financing on the table. And two people who know exactly what to look for are breaking it all down.

In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, PJ sits down with his dad The LockFather to dig into a real locksmith business currently for sale. They walk through what actually makes a deal like this worth pursuing; the cash flow trends, what comes with the sale, and where the real risk and opportunity sits for anyone considering buying an existing locksmith operation versus starting one from scratch.

We break down:

• The details of the real locksmith business currently on the market
• What 47 years of operation and a 1978 start date means for a buyer
• How to read cash flow trends and what they reveal about a business
• What is included in the sale: fleet vehicles, key machines, safe inventory and more
• What seller financing looks like and how it changes the math for a buyer
• The risks that come with walking into an existing operation
• The advantages of buying established versus building from scratch
• What PJ and The LockFather would need to see before pulling the trigger on a deal like this
• How to approach locksmith business acquisition the smart way

Whether you are actively looking to buy a locksmith business or just want to understand how deals like this work, this episode is packed with real world insight you can actually use.

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#Lockboss Show: Laser Key Products Has Closed. Framon Manufacturing Explains What Happens Next for Existing Users

If you own a Laser Key Products machine, this is the episode you need to hear.

After Laser Key Products officially closed its doors on July 1, 2026, the locksmith community has been asking one question: what happens to my machine? In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, PJ sits down with Phil Agius of Framon Manufacturing to answer exactly that. Framon is stepping in to support existing Laser Key Products users and this conversation covers everything from parts and repairs to technical support and whether new machines are still an option.

This is a must listen for anyone whose daily workflow depends on a Laser Key Products machine.

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#Lockboss Show: Four Days Behind the Scenes at CLK Supplies and Pete's 3 Locksmith Shops with Jimmy J and Ryan Nunley

What does it actually look like behind the scenes at CLK Supplies and inside three working locksmith shops? This episode answers that question firsthand.

In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, we are recapping four incredible days on the road with Jimmy J and Ryan Nunley, who joined me and my dad, Pete "The LockFather" for an inside look at the inner workings of CLK Supplies and up close tours of Pete's 3 locksmith shops. Now we are sitting down together to talk through the trip, what stood out, what caught them off guard, and the biggest takeaways from seeing this side of the locksmith business in person.

We break down:

• How the four day behind the scenes trip came together and who was involved
• What Jimmy J and Ryan Nunley experienced during the CLK Supplies tour
• The inner workings of CLK Supplies from the inside
• An up close look at how Pete runs 3 locksmith shops simultaneously
• What stood out most to the guests and what surprised them
• The operational and business insights that came out of the experience
• What this kind of firsthand exposure reveals about running a locksmith business at scale
• The biggest takeaways for locksmiths watching from home

If you have ever wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes at one of the most recognized names in the locksmith supply industry, this is the episode that pulls back the curtain.

We're back from ALOA and this week we're sharing everything that didn't make it into the official show coverage.

From late night dinners with the Framon and JMA teams to the custom pick we built just for the show, this episode is all about the people, the conversations, and the moments that made this year's tradeshow one to remember. We also get into something that fascinated us all week: watching so many different locksmiths pick the same locks in completely different ways. If you were at the afterparty or crossed paths with us at the show, this one's for you.

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It is that time of year again. In celebration of the 4th of July, CLK Supplies is hosting our annual Hot Dog Eating Competition live on the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway.🔑 In this episode, we cover:🔹The CLK Hot Dog Eating Competition live on the show🔹A 4th of July celebration with the locksmith community🔹Who steps up to compete and how they do🔹All the energy, laughs, and friendly competition that comes with it🔹A fun break from the usual tools and tech to celebrate the holiday togetherGrab a hot dog of your own and tune in for one of the most fun episodes of the year.

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#Lockboss Show: CLK Supplies Is Heading to ALOA. Here Is Your Inside Look at What We Are Bringing

One of the biggest tradeshows in the locksmith industry is almost here and the CLK Supplies team is ready.

In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, PJ sits down with a few CLK staff members to give you an inside look at everything CLK Supplies is bringing to ALOA this year. From the products the team is most excited about to what CLK is focused on at the show, this conversation gives you a front row seat to how CLK Supplies prepares for and shows up at one of the most important events in the locksmith calendar.

Whether you are making the trip to ALOA or watching from home, this episode puts you right in the middle of the action before the show even starts.🛒 Shop everything locksmith at clksupplies.com

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