Truly innovative companies rarely look within their own industry for inspiration. In Episode 76 of the Unlocked Podcast, Lars (Calgary Lock & Safe), Tony (Assured Security), and Chad (Loc-Doc Security) challenge owners to stop thinking like security contractors and start modeling their businesses after world-class brands. Precision in the Process Lars Johnston reflected on his time working at The Keg Steakhouse, noting that their onboarding wasn't just about "learning the j

If you asked three successful security business owners for their top book recommendations, you’d expect a solid list. But in Episode 70 of the Unlocked Podcast, Tony ( Assured Security ), Lars ( Calgary Lock & Safe ), and Chad ( Loc-Doc Security ) took it a step further with a "Blind Rank" challenge. The goal: rank 12 influential books one by one, without knowing which one was coming next. Foundational Philosophies The heavy hitters appeared early. "Turn the Ship Around" by

Entrepreneurship is often romanticized, but the day-to-day reality is a constant stream of challenges. In a recent "Unlocked" episode,...