The #Lockboss Show

#Lockboss Show: The Real Side of Running a Locksmith Business: PJ and His Dad Have an Honest Conversation

No fluff. No theory. Just a real conversation about what it actually takes to run a locksmith business today.

In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, PJ sits down with his dad, a working locksmith, to have the kind of honest conversation that does not happen enough in this industry. They cover the real challenges he is up against right now, a recent job that was highly profitable, a job that ended up costing him money, and the steps he is actively taking to grow his business.

If you want an unfiltered look at what the locksmith business actually looks like from the inside, this is the episode to listen to.

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#Lockboss Show: AutoSmart Update, Hager Hardware Discussion and ideniKey App News with PJ

Three important topics for the locksmith community in one packed episode.

In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, PJ walks through the latest AutoSmart update, invites the community to share their real world experience with Hager hardware, and delivers an important update on the ideniKey App and what its new paid subscription model means for users.

We break down:

• What is new and different in the latest AutoSmart update
• How the changes affect your daily workflow as a locksmith
• A community wide discussion on Hager hardware products
• Real world experiences with Hager hinges, locks, exit devices and more
• The ideniKey App update and the move to a paid subscription
• What the free 7-day trial includes and what comes after
• What current users need to do and what new users should know
• What is on the roadmap for the ideniKey App going forward

Whether you are an AutoSmart user, a Hager hardware installer, or an ideniKey subscriber, this episode has updates that directly affect your work.

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#Lockboss Show: Red Team Tools Explained with Deviant Ollam — Tubular Picks, Decoders, Safety Straps and More

If you want to understand physical security at the highest level, you go straight to the source.

In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, PJ sits down with Deviant Ollam, penetration tester, DEF CON and Black Hat presenter, and author of Practical Lock Picking, one of the most referenced books in the physical security world. CLK Supplies is now carrying his line of Red Team Tools and this conversation goes deep into the products, the purpose behind them, and how professionals actually use them in the field.

We break down:

• Deviant Ollam's background and his work in physical security and penetration testing
• What Red Team Tools are designed for and who uses them
• RTT Quick-Connect Tubular Lockpick and Impressioning Head
• Tubular Bitting Decoder and its real world applications
• Deadbolt Safety Strap and what vulnerabilities it addresses
• Lever Door Handle Shroud Guard and how it works in the field
• Additional tools from the Red Team Tools lineup
• The philosophy behind building tools for real security work versus recreational use
• What locksmiths and security professionals can learn from the penetration testing world

Whether you are a locksmith, a security professional, or just deeply curious about how physical security actually works at the highest level, this episode is packed with insight you won't find anywhere else.

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#Lockboss Show: Do Facebook Ads Work for Locksmiths? The LockFather Pete Shares His Real Results

Every locksmith business owner has asked the question: are Facebook ads actually worth it?

In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, The LockFather Pete joins us live to answer that question with real world experience. Pete had a professional video produced for his locksmith company and ran it as a Facebook ad to bring in more business. We watch the video live on the show, then dig into the full breakdown: what it cost, what it delivered, and whether it was genuinely worth the investment.

We break down:

• Why Pete chose to invest in a professional video ad
• What the production and ad spend actually cost
• The results the campaign produced: good and bad
• Whether Facebook ads are a realistic marketing tool for locksmith businesses
• What Pete learned from the experience and what he'd change
• How to evaluate whether paid social media advertising makes sense for your business
• Key takeaways for locksmiths considering their first Facebook ad campaign
• What a smart locksmith marketing strategy actually looks like

If you've been on the fence about Facebook ads for your locksmith business, Pete's real-world experience gives you the clearest picture you're going to find.

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#Lockboss Show: Mystery Key Update, New CLK Supplies Website & Live Q&A with PJ

Three things on the agenda and all three are worth showing up for.

In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, PJ brings you a packed episode starting with an update on the mystery key that has had the community buzzing, a first look at the brand new CLK Supplies website and everything that's changed, and wrapping up with a live Q&A where the community gets to ask PJ anything.

We break down:

• The latest progress on the mystery key: what the community has found and where things stand
• New leads and developments in the ongoing identification effort
• A full tour of the brand new CLK Supplies website
• What's been redesigned, improved, and upgraded
• How the new site improves your experience as a customer
• Live Q&A: real questions from the locksmith community answered live
• Insights, tips, and straight answers from PJ on whatever the community wants to know

If you've been following the mystery key saga, curious about the new CLK Supplies website, or have a question that needs answering, this is the episode for you.

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#Lockboss Show: ideniKey Put to the Real World Test: The Hits, The Misses & Everything in Between with PJ

You've heard about ideniKey. But how does it actually hold up when you're using it in the field on real keys?

In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, PJ walks through actual key blank identification results using ideniKey, giving you an honest, real world look at where the app shines, where it falls short, and some genuinely interesting finds that landed somewhere in between.

We break down:

• How ideniKey performs on real world key blank identification
• The results that hit exactly as expected
• The misses and what they tell us about the app's limitations
• Surprising and interesting finds from the testing process
• How accurate ideniKey is for everyday field use
• How the app fits into a working locksmith's workflow
• Whether ideniKey lives up to the hype in real conditions

If you've been curious about how ideniKey actually performs when it counts, this episode gives you the straight answer.

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#Lockboss Show: How to Handle Price Pushback with Confidence + Panavise 301 Demo & The Door Core with PJ

A customer questions your price. Do you hold firm — or do you fold?

In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, PJ breaks down exactly how to handle that uncomfortable pricing conversation, stay confident in your value, and close the job without cutting your rate. Then we get hands on with two products the community has been requesting — the Panavise 301 bench vise and the Door Core, a straightforward solution for reinforcing hollow doors so your lock installations stay solid and stable every time.

We break down:

• The pricing conversation every locksmith dreads — and how to win it
• Why locksmiths lose jobs by caving on price too quickly
• How to communicate your value clearly and confidently
• Practical strategies for handling price objections in the field
• A full unboxing of the Panavise 301 bench vise and what makes it worth having
• What the Door Core is and the problem it solves
• How to use the Door Core to reinforce hollow doors before installation
• Why proper door prep leads to better, longer lasting lock installs

This episode delivers both the business skills and the hands on knowledge to make you a better, more profitable locksmith.

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#Lockboss Show: What Is a Locksmith Business Really Worth? The LockFather Pete & PJ Break Down Two Real Businesses on the Market

The asking price of a locksmith business and its real value are two very different things. Do you know how to tell them apart?

In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, PJ sits down with The LockFather Pete, a locksmith industry veteran with 40+ years of experience buying and selling locksmith businesses, to break down two real businesses currently on the market. This is the kind of raw, honest, experience-backed insight you simply cannot find in a textbook.

We break down:

• How to evaluate the true value of a locksmith business
• Why asking price rarely reflects real value
• A detailed breakdown of two real locksmith businesses on the market
• What the numbers actually tell you and what they hide
• Key indicators of a healthy business worth buying
• Red flags that signal it's time to walk away
• What buyers consistently overlook
• What sellers need to understand before going to market
• Lessons that can only come from 40+ years of real experience

Whether you're considering buying a locksmith business, thinking about selling yours, or just want to understand what your operation is actually worth — this episode is essential listening.

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#Lockboss Show: LockTech Kwikset SmartKey Cube — How to Decode & Reset SmartKey Cylinders Without a Working Key

Kwikset SmartKey locks are everywhere — and getting called to service one without a working key used to mean a frustrating job. Not anymore.

In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, we put the LockTech Kwikset SmartKey Cube to work on a real SmartKey job, walking through the full process of decoding and resetting a Kwikset SmartKey cylinder from start to finish — no working key required.

We break down:

• What the LockTech Kwikset SmartKey Cube is and what it's designed to do
• How to decode a SmartKey cylinder without a working key
• The full reset process walked through step by step
• Why this tool is a genuine time saver for field locksmiths
• Real world application so you're prepared before the call comes in
• Who should have this tool in their kit and why

If you're servicing Kwikset SmartKey locks in the field, this episode gives you exactly what you need to handle the job efficiently every single time.

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#Lockboss Show: Old School Locksmith Wisdom — Pete & Michael Sit Down Live to Share Decades of Stories from the Trade

Some conversations are a long time coming. This is one of them.

Pete and Michael first crossed paths in the late 1970s. One would go on to train the other, and that quiet mentorship set in motion everything you see in the #Lockboss community today. In this very special episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, they're sitting down live to share stories, insights, and a whole lot of old school locksmith wisdom from decades spent in the trade.

We cover:

• The story of how Pete and Michael first met in the late 1970s
• The mentor relationship that shaped a career — and a community
• Old school locksmith wisdom that still holds up today
• What the trade looked like in the early days and how it has evolved
• Stories and insights from two guys who lived it from the very beginning
• Lessons for every locksmith regardless of experience level

If you love this craft and want to hear from two people who helped shape it, this episode is one for the books.

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