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Unlocked Podcast2026 Strategy: Operational Spring CleaningWelcome to the first episode of 2026! We have officially hit Episode 60, and to celebrate this milestone, the team is pulling back the curtain on the "magic" that keeps the Unlocked Podcast consistent. Chad Lingafelt from Loc-Doc Security, Tony Hawkenson from Assured Security, and Lars from Calgary Lock & Safe discuss the discipline required to stay weeks ahead of their recording schedule to ensure they never miss a release for their listeners.This episode features a look at real-time listener engagement, highlighting a fan who streamed over 100 minutes of the show, making Unlocked their top podcast...
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Coffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 215 | From Obscurity to Success: How a Publicist Can Help Your Business Grow | Guest: Callie LanghorneTo celebrate Callie Langhorne's third year as a Public Relations Consultant, Chad Lingafelt is revisiting their previous podcast episode.
Callie, who was honored as one of Charlotte Agenda's 30 Under 30 and is recognized for her work in promoting the openings of some of Charlotte's hottest restaurants and stores, joins Chad to discuss her journey from Charleston to Charlotte, how she became an independent Public Relations Consultant, and the distinction between a publicist and traditional marketing.
Callie also provides valuable insights on the optimal time to hire a publicist, the qualities...
2023-03-2845 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 208 | Managing Stress & Anxiety in a High Performance Role | Guest: Dr Katie NallDo you suffer from Worries, Anxiety, Fear, Frustration, Lethargy and Stress aka WAFFLES? Do you struggle to sleep at night with all the thoughts racing in your mind? Do you appear successful in your life but still feel that there are personal barriers that people don’t see? Today, we learn about WAFFLES and how to access your power house to transform your purpose and manage your stress.
On this episode, Chad Lingafelt chats with Dr Katie Nall, Professional TEDx Speaker, Certified EFT Practitioner, Qi Gong Instructor, and DISC Trainer.
We learn what steps you ca...
2023-02-0734 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 202 | Why You Should Be Aggressively Lazy When Growing a Business | Guest: Dean SotoYour business is beginning to grow and you’re starting to look at expanding. How do you onboard and train new employees for each role if none of your processes are documented? Find out why you need to be Aggressively Lazy when expanding!
On this episode, Chad Lingafelt chats with Dean Soto, founder and president of ProSulum.com — a business process outsourcing company with Virtual Systems Architects that document and implement company processes.
Dean shares why process documentation is valuable for your company and how it doesn’t have to be frustrating or hard! Dean also s...
2022-11-2944 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 201 | Ready to Retire? What Happens to Your Business Now? | Guest: Stephen ShorttSo you’re ready to retire from your business. What happens now? Do you have someone in mind to inherit the business? Do your children even want the business? These questions and more will be answered in today’s conversation!
On this episode, Chad Lingafelt chats with Stephen Shortt, a succession planning coach from Dublin, Ireland. Stephen not only has the smoothest voice with a beautiful accent, but also shares some insights that can help you decide what needs to happen before
People hate thinking about the finality of life, but ignoring what needs to happ...
2022-11-2242 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 197 | Looking to Sell? What is Your Business Worth? | Guest: Tony Hokanson & Lars JohnstonChad Lingafelt chats with Lars Johnston of Calgary Lock & Safe & Tony Hokanson of Assured Security all about Business Acquisitions.
Today we are getting a little niche within the Security Industry with our expert panel to talk about Acquisitions.
Are you are looking to retire and want to evaluate your business to see what it would be worth in the open market? We are diving in head first with tactile tips you need to know to find out What’s it Worth!
Chad, Lars, and Tony have all experienced multiple business acquisitions (at least 5is...
2022-10-2528 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 196 | What to Know Before You Acquire a Business | Guest: Tony Hokanson & Lars JohnstonChad Lingafelt chats with Lars Johnston of Calgary Lock & Safe & Tony Hokanson of Assured Security all about Business Acquisitions.
Today we are getting a little niche within the Security Industry with our expert panel to talk about Acquisitions.
Are you are looking to expand and purchase another business? Perhaps you are looking to retire and want to evaluate your business to see what it would be worth in the open market?
Chad, Lars, and Tony have all experienced multiple business acquisitions (at least 5ish) and today they share their knowledge and experience with...
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Coffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 178 | How To Transform Your Organization with EOS | Guest: Levi GrayChad Lingafelt chats with Levi Gray, Product Manager at Loc-Doc Security, about the impact our Book Club has had with the implementation of EOS in our organization.
On this episode, we talk about how you can start to transform your organization with EOS. Chad was introduced to EOS many years ago and has been intentional in taking steps to introducing this model into our organization. We talk about how you can get your organization 100% on the same page with where you’re going and how you’re going to get there.
So what is EOS? EOS...
2022-06-1450 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 160 | How Do You Feel? | Guest: Angela FickenChad Lingafelt chats with Angela Ficken, LICSW, a licsenced therapist who will challenge you to work on becoming the happier, healthier self you envision
Sit in as Chad has a mini therapy session with Angela! On this episode, we talk about managing stress and dealing with anxiety.
If you’re a business owner or leader, you might be carrying a heavy burden of stress. We dive into some healthy ways to deal with those heavy loads of stress and anxiety and signs that you might be struggling.
Signs You Might Be Struggling with St...
2022-02-0847 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 127 | Tips for Leaders to Effectively Communicate | Guests: Cathy Maday & Ivan KonermannChad Lingafelt chats with Cathy Maday & Ivan Konermann of Wingspan Performance. On the second part of this episode, we talk about tips for leaders specifically on having effective communication with your team.
Cathy is the founder of Wingspan Performance and the creator of the Wingspan Performance System. Since 2003, she's coached and advised leaders across the globe in many industries from Fortune 100 companies to entrepreneurs.
Ivan is a West Point graduate and former U.S. Army Captain. As a leadership advisor with 21 years of experience in the private sector, he brings uncommon expertise in critical operations & p...
2021-06-0836 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 126 | How Leaders are Impacting their Team's Performance | Guests: Cathy Maday & Ivan KonermannChad Lingafelt chats with Cathy Maday & Ivan Konermann of Wingspan Performance.
Cathy is the founder of Wingspan Performance and the creator of the Wingspan Performance System. Since 2003, she's coached and advised leaders across the globe in many industries from Fortune 100 companies to entrepreneurs.
Ivan is a West Point graduate and former U.S. Army Captain. As a leadership advisor with 21 years of experience in the private sector, he brings uncommon expertise in critical operations & problem solving to his work with leaders.
On this episode, we talk about people performance and how leaders are i...
2021-06-0136 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 125 | 7 Books in 7 Months That’s Transforming Our Team| Chad LingafeltChad Lingafelt shares the 7 books that our team has gone through in 7 months as part of our Book Club. Our Book Club was started in November of 2020 and has been a turning point for our team. This has been a time of growth and personal development for participants and has helped cultivate leadership thought patterns.
Books Read:
Leaders Eat Last
The 4 Disciplines of Execution
The Ideal Team Player
The Five Dysfunctions of A Team
Superfans
Atomic Habits
How To Lead When You’re No...
2021-05-2525 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 124 | Creating an Engaging Customer Experience | Guest: Natillie Rauch & Josef BrandenburgChad Lingafelt chats with Natillie Rauch & Josef Brandenburg, Co-Owners of True 180 Personal Training a Charlotte based women’s only personal training studio.
On this episode, we talk about how they’ve created an engaging customer experience. We touch on mastermind groups for development and how they utilize marketing techniques to create a 98% retention rate.
Follow True 180 Personal Training:
Twitter: @true180forwomen
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/True180personaltrainingforwomen
Website: true180personaltraining.com
2021-05-1849 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 123 | Developing Relationships within Industry Networks | Guest:Amani AbdulChad Lingafelt chats with Amani Abdul, 2021 IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management) Western North Carolina Chapter President and part of Collett Management.
Amani joined the Collett Management team in October 2019, bringing over 18 years of residential and commercial property management as well as accounting experience.
On this episode, we talk about the IREM transitions and adapting to technology. We also discuss the future of Commercial Real Estate Industry and the changes that have happened over the past 12 months. Amani shares her thoughts and process on developing relationships within Industry networks and how that can grow progressive...
2021-05-1141 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 122 | Creating Opportunities for Leadership | Guest: Frank SchwartzChad Lingafelt chats with Frank Schwartz President of F3 Charlotte and Head of Training & Development at G3L Leadership.
Frank is a clever and quick witted personality with a passion for developing leaders.
On this episode, we dive into creating opportunities for leadership within your organization, touch on millennials leading in the workplace, and discuss how you can be a more effective leader.
Follow Frank:
Twitter: @leadwithvirtue & @darkhelmetf3
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/frankschwartz/
2021-05-0447 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 121 | Market Trends for Commercial Real Estate | Guest: Mary WilkenChad Lingafelt chats with Mary Wilken, Chief Operating Officer at Insite Properties. Mary is a real estate and business professional with 35 years of experience in commercial real estate operations.
On this episode, we dive into the Commercial Real Estate Market and the impact of covid-19, being a Service provider during a pandemic, and the current market trends.
We also touch on multi family housing market and the cycles that can affect them. We also walk away with some great advice about how to adapt in difficult situations.
2021-04-2743 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 120 | Refining Your Business with 5S Practices | Guest: Thomas HeaveyChad Lingafelt chats with Thomas Heavey, Training Director at LocDoc Security, about how we've refined our business with 5S practices.
On this episode, we dive into what 5s is, how we implemented 5s in our organization, and how you can replicate this in your organization.
2021-04-2039 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 119 | Designing For The Future | Guest: John FreemanChad Lingafelt chats with John Freeman, Founder and Chief Designer of Johnny Fly Co., a sustainable eyewear brand.
John, a former race car driver who is passionate about fashion started this line in 2012 creating glasses out of wood and compressed cotton.
On this episode, we talk about John’s focus on the customer experience and the evolution process this has gone through.
We dive into the process of bringing a product to life, to market and designing for the future.
Follow John & Johnny Fly Co.
Visit: https://johnnyfly.com...
2021-04-1342 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 118 | How lt’s Made: Podcast Edition | Guest: Aaron BeaverChad Lingafelt chats with Aaron Beaver, Content Creator at Loc-Doc Security and Podcast Alec Baldwin, about how our podcast is made.
In this episode, we talk about the origin and the transformation of the podcast from studio space, to gear, to the platforms we use for scheduling. We also share some innovative concepts we’ve used to see results.
2021-04-0647 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 117 | Competitive Scoreboards to Crush a Goal | Guest: Nathan HammerChad Lingafelt chats with Nathan Hammer, Service Manager at Loc-Doc Security, about Coaching a team with Competitive Scoreboards. Nathan joined our team 8 years ago to develop our Service Team.
In this episode, we talk about some innovative concepts we’ve used in our own organization to see results. Nathan shares his thoughts on score boards and how Collegiate sports has influenced his Coaching style.
2021-03-3029 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 116 | Innovative Concepts for Trade Entrepreneurs | Guest: Austin HelmsChad Lingafelt chats with Austin Helms, Founder of Ease Plumbing & Ease HVAC.
Austin is a local entrepreneur, who got his start at age 7 selling candy out of a shoe box at his sisters basketball games. In high school he owned a vending machine business, t-shirt business, lawn care business, and home cleaning business. By the time he advanced into college, he started a waterless carwash company.
Although youthful, Austin is full of passion and has strategically partnered with Mike Griffin of Griffin Brothers to revolutionize home services for the Charlotte Market.
In this...
2021-03-2337 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 115 | Small Cues You Shouldn’t Ignore | Guest: Brian ParsleyChad Lingafelt chats with Brian Parsley, a motivational Speaker and recent viral TikTok star. Brian teaches external business strategies to business professionals and shares some wisdom in this episode. We talk about his viral videos on TikTok, unlocking potential, and paying attention to the small cues in your life.
Watch the Viral Videos:
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMekcaAXh/
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMekc9wXA/
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TikTok: @brianparsleyspeaker
2021-03-1637 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 114 | Holding People Accountable | Guest: Jeff NischwitzChad Lingafelt chats with Jeff Nischwitz, Founder and Chief Story Debunker of The Nischwitz Group, a speaking, consulting and coaching company. Jeff helps businesses accelerate revenue, develop effective leaders, nurture high performing teams, and execute on their objectives.
On this episode, we talk about Jeff’s books, Just One Step, Arrows of Truth, & Unmask. We dive into changing the dialog of holding people accountable and how to get people to commit to outcomes.
Buy Jeff’s Books
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2021-03-0941 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 113 | Finding The Bright Spots In Life | Guest: Lisa LandrumChad Lingafelt chats with Lisa Landrum from runCLTrun. Lisa is an experienced runner having raced 100 miles, a Boston finisher and multi time qualifier. She’s taken this experience and shared it by training youth and adult runners on the physical and mental aspects of running. On this episode, we talk about pushing yourself, creating a social environment, and how to find the bright spots in life.
Follow Lisa :
www.runCLTrun.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisa-landrum-43388319a
Twitter: https://twitter.com/runCLTrun
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runCLTrun/
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2021-03-0241 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 112 | High School No Fool | Guest: Jamil MasseyChad Lingafelt chats with Jamil Massey, a motivational Speaker, author, and Facility Manager of Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company. On this episode, we talk about Jamil’s book, High School No Fool: Breaking the Stereotype That Learning Only Happens In The Classroom. Jamil also talks about growing up in a low income home in a rural area, the obstacles he faced, and how he transformed his life through grit and determination. We cover how Jamil uses his story to reach youth in his community to encourage them to become the best version of themselves.
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2021-02-2342 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 111 | Leveraging Technology to Grow Your Business | Guest: Melissa Smith-White & Reda ChouffaniChad Lingafelt chats with Melissa Smith-White Director, Sales and Marketing at Biz Tec and Reda M. Chouffani VP and Technology Strategy Consultant. We talk about cybersecurity, leveraging the cloud, and automation! Melissa shared this statement in our conversation ”You need to focus on assigning a technology to a business priority.” Walk away with practical application of how you can begin leveraging technology for your business!
More about Biz Technology Solutions
https://biztechnologysolutions.com
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biztechnologysolutions/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/biz...
2021-02-1647 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 110 | How To Market Your Product or Service | Guest: Michael BeggChad Lingafelt chats with Michael Begg, an Amazon Marketing guru based in Mexico. We talk about advertising and the best way to bring products to market with intentional strategies. We also touch on product based marketing and service based marketing and the best practices for either situation.
Follow Michael
Instagram: @m1ke_begg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbegg/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/amzadvisers
Website: https://amzadvisers.com
2021-02-0942 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 109 | Work Well. Play More! | Guest: Marcey RaderChad Lingafelt chats with Marcey Rader, Author, Speaker, Productivity Coach, and Wellness Expert on today’s episode. We talk about Marcey’s new book on behavior change for productivity, clutter and health! Marcey shares how you can create boundaries, find your purpose, and how you can achieve success. We also touch on how you can create healthy habits and routines.
Follow Marcey:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marceyrader
Buy Marcey’s Book Work Well. Play More!
2021-02-0241 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 108 | The Art of Discipline | Guest: Thane Marcus RinglerChad Lingafelt chats with Thane Marcus, author, speaker, and former professional golfer on today’s episode. We discuss the process of living with intentionality and the art of discipline. Thane is the host of The Up & Comers Show podcast and shares stories from other inspiring up and comers along the way.
To find more on Thane and his work, visit:
https://thanemarcus.com
Follow Thane:
Instagram: @thanemarcus
Twitter: @thanemarcus
Facebook: @thanemarcus
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thaneringler/
2021-01-2637 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 107 | How To Get Results on LinkedIn | Guest: Zach WilliamsChad Lingafelt chats with Zach Williams CEO & Founder of Venveo a Digital Marketing Expert Group on today’s episode. We talk about how to get results on LinkedIn and actionable steps to take to improve your profile. We also touch on what not to post and why having a direct message makes money!
Follow Zach:
Website: venveo.com
Instagram: @venveo
Twitter: @venveo
Facebook: @venveo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zwilliams/
2021-01-1932 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 106 | Why Your Business Needs A Fractional Integrator | Guest: Josh ElmoreChad Lingafelt chats with Josh Elmore, Founder of Vision Achievers and a Fractional Integrator on today’s episode. We talk about what a Fractional Integrator does, the differences between a visionary and an integrator, and The Traction Philosophy. We also touch on Leadership Management & accountability in your organization. You don’t want to miss this episode!
Follow Josh:
Instagram: @thejoshelmore
Twitter: @thejoshelmore
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejoshelmore
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejoshelmore/
Buy Traction: https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1K6BU13...
2021-01-1238 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 105 | Ready is a Lie | Guest: Celestina Brunetti & Josh BienChad Lingafelt chats with Celestina Brunetti & Josh Bien of the Unstuck Institute. Cel joins us from Germany and Josh from New Mexico to talk about how you can achieve your goals by getting unstuck! We dive into how a positive mindset and finding a community with the same mindset can help you achieve your goals and having manageable steps to stay on track!
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Instagram - @unstuck.institute
Facebook - unstuck.institute
www.unstuck.institute
2021-01-0539 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 104 | Mastering Your Schedule | Guest: Kendra CookeChad Lingafelt chats with Kendra Cooke, a licensed realtor and a Senior Real Estate Coach with The CORE Training. We talk about something most business owners and entrepreneurs struggle with; Time Management! Kendra shares her personal story of owning your time, setting boundaries, and how to structure your day to effectively manage and balance your life.
2020-12-2936 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 103 | Accountability To Do The Work | Guest: Jacinda JacobsChad Lingafelt chats with Jacinda Jacobs an upbeat Media Personality, Author, Motivational Speaker and Business Coach. We touch on how and why she stays so positive, pivoting before the pandemic, and how helping her husband’s business inspired her latest venture; a free 5 day Mastermind Class for people looking to become a full time entrepreneur.
Register for Jacinda’s Mastermind Class:
https://uniquely-qualified.mykajabi.com/faith-in-entrepreneurship
Learn How To:
Identify Best Business Concepts For Sustainable Growth
Create a Money Mindset to Business Profitability
Convert Your Connections to Currency
Build Your Brand
Network and...
2020-12-2256 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 102 | How To Stop Setting Goals | BusinessMeeting.OnlineChad Lingafelt Asked several members from the businessmeeting.online community to share their thoughts on setting goals for 2021. We dive into what they’ve changed in goal setting from 2020 to 2021.
On a recent meeting they discussed the importance of goals but more importantly how to create a level of engagement from the entire team on setting goals as well as creating a plan to achieve them.
2020-12-1530 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 101 | Embracing Your Why | Guest: Matt ClarkChad Lingafelt chats with Matt Clark a business coach and former NASCAR Championship Coach. We talk about Matt’s podcast Pit Stop 4 Success and obstacles that can hinder you. We also touch on Core Values and 3 things to help you Accelerate your business.
Automate
Delegate
Eliminate
We dive into why you should Embrace your story and your “Why”.
2020-12-0845 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 100 | Find Your Yellow Tux | Guest: Jesse ColeChad Lingafelt chats with Jesse Cole Founder of Fans First Entertainment, Owner of the Savannah Bananas, and Author of the book Find Your Yellow Tux.
You may recognize Jesse from his signature Yellow Tux and dynamic personality. In this fast paced conversation, Jesse shares how he transitioned from selling only 2 tickets to currently have sold out every game for two straight seasons with a waiting list in the thousands for tickets.
Jesse also shares how you can become passionate about creating attention and how to love your customers and your employees.
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2020-12-0149 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 99 | Why You Need A Peer Group | Guest: Lars Johnston & Tony HokansonChad Lingafelt chats with Lars Johnston of Calgary Lock & Safe, Eh in Calgary, Canada & Tony Hokanson of Assured Security in Minnesota, about the importance of having a peer group. We dive into the conversation and review inc.coms article 10 reasons to join a peer group.
https://www.inc.com/jim-schleckser/top-10-reasons-to-join-a-ceo-peer-group.html
2020-11-2444 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 98 | Why Your Company Needs A Book Club | Guest: Levi GrayChad Lingafelt chats with Levi Gray, Customer Success Manager at Loc-Doc Security, about the launch of our Book Club and how it is developing the people of our organization.
In this conversation, we’ll cover:
Why we started a Book Club?
Whats the Purpose of the Book Club?
How we got it started?
What we hope to Gain from the Book Club?
Watch the episode & see the bowtie here!
2020-11-1743 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 97 | What We’re About: Core Values | Host: Chad LingafeltChad Lingafelt shares our Company Core Values and why they’re import. We share how we apply them and share them with our team.
2020-11-1032 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 96 | Fundamentals of Coaching | Guest: Rick RubyChad Lingafelt chats with Rick Ruby, Founder of The CORE Training, about the fundamentals of coaching and some disciplines and habits. Find out why being disciplined in your life can help you grow your business.
2020-11-0339 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 95 | Running Alone vs. Running Together | Guest: Aaron BeaverChad Lingafelt chats with Aaron Beaver, Content Creator at The Lab at Loc-Doc Security, about the transformation process of being a solo entrepreneur to working together with a team. Find out how he transitioned from running alone and running together. We dive into the advantages and how you can go farther and faster with a team.
2020-10-2742 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 94 | Implementing the 4 Disciplines of Execution | Guest: Sam GrayChad Lingafelt chats with Sam Gray, Purchasing Manager at Loc-Doc Security, about the journey he has taken to transform his department after reading The 4 Disciplines of Execution. Find out how he applied the principles in the book and how you can empower your team to implement these strategies independently.
Buy The 4 Disciplines of Execution Here https://www.amazon.com/Disciplines-Execution-Achieving-Wildly-Important/dp/145162705X
2020-10-2038 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 93 | Analyzing Your Culture (Part 2) | Guest: Eileen StephensIn part 2, the conversation continues on analyzing your culture. Chad Lingafelt chats with Eileen Stephens, consultant at Culture Index, a strategic advisory firm that works exclusively with visionary entrepreneurs, CEOs, business leaders, and management to scale and transform their organizations using applied analytical traits.
Eileen explains the Culture Index and its impact on hiring, managing, and motivating talent. She also breaks down our leadership teams the meaning of the survey.
Find out why having your team take a Culture Index Survey could show how to improve relationships and meet their needs for a better culture.
2020-10-1333 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 92 | Analyzing Your Culture (Part 1) | Guest: Eileen StephensChad Lingafelt chats with Eileen Stephens, consultant at Culture Index, a strategic advisory firm that works exclusively with visionary entrepreneurs, CEOs, business leaders, and management to scale and transform their organizations using applied analytical traits.
In part 1, Eileen explains the Culture Index and its impact on hiring, managing, and motivating talent. She also does a deep dive on Chad Lingafelt’s results and breaks down the meaning of the survey.
Find out why having your team take a Culture Index Survey could show how they feel about being employed in the organization.
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2020-10-061h 01Coffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 91 | Driving From the Backseat | Guests: Ronnie BryantChad Lingafelt chats with Ronnie Bryant, Founder and Lead Consultant at Ronnie L. Bryant, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in executive coaching, organizational management, board development and training for top-level corporate and not-for-profit managers, on todays episode of Coffee Break.
We find out the backstory of how Chad and Ronnie met and how Ronnie has served as President & CEO of Charlotte Regional Partnership in North Carolina, for fifteen years and nationally recognized for his leadership.
Ronnie has also written his first book “Driving from the Backseat – Tips for Surviving as a Not-for-Profit CEO”
Purcha...
2020-09-2936 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 90 | Momentum Revisited (Part 2) | Guests: Levi Gray & Kevan StarrIn part 2, Chad Lingafelt continues the conversation with the first guests on the Coffee Break Podcast, Levi Gray & Kevan Starr. We revisit the original conversation on Momentum (episode 1), share some stats, and the growth trajectory we’ve experienced in 2020.
2020-09-2233 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 89 | Momentum Revisited (Part1) | Guests: Levi Gray & Kevan StarrChad Lingafelt chats with the first guests on the Coffee Break Podcast, Levi Gray & Kevan Starr. We revisit the original conversation on Momentum (episode 1), share some stats, and the growth trajectory we’ve experienced in 2020.
2020-09-1532 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 88 | 5 Lessons I Learned in 5 Months | Host: Chad LingafeltChad Lingafelt shares the 5 lessons he has learned in the past 5 months as a business leader of a growing organization during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Value of a Written Plan (2:21)
Find Community With Your Peers (9:14)
Your Team is Ready to Help (15:22)
Don’t Let Your Health Suffer (18:00)
Dedicate Time for Learning (21:51)
2020-09-0829 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 87 | How To Expand Your Team (Part 2) | Guests: Glenn Younger & Rob ReynoldsIn part 2, Chad Lingafelt continues the conversation with Glenn Younger, President of Grah Safe & Lock in San Diego, CA and Rob Reynolds, Director of Operations at Pop-A-Lock, about how to expand your team. We chat about how you can grow your team by hiring and how to help them develop in their new role.
2020-09-0133 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 86 | How To Expand Your Team (Part 1) | Guests: Glenn Younger & Rob ReynoldsChad Lingafelt chats with Glenn Younger, President of Grah Safe & Lock in San Diego, CA and Rob Reynolds, Director of Operations at Pop-A-Lock, about how to expand your team. We chat about how you can grow your team by hiring and how to help them develop in their new role.
2020-08-2539 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 85 | Why Company Culture Matters (Part 2) | Guests: Lars Johnston & Mark KnightIn Part 2, we continue the conversation on culture with your host Chad Lingafelt and special guests Lars Johnston, CFO of Calgary Lock & Safe in Calgary, AB and Mark Knight, CEO of H.L. Flake Security Hardware in Houston, TX.
We chat about how you can impact the culture in your business and some practical applications to start whether you have 5 employees or 500.
We recommend listening to episode 65 with Larry Hubakta who wrote an excellent book on Creating Culture everywhere in your life titled You Little Jerk.
Buy Larry's Book: https...
2020-08-1834 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 84 | Why Company Culture Matters (Part 1) | Guests: Lars Johnston & Mark KnightToday Chad Lingafelt chats with Lars Johnston, CFO of Calgary Lock & Safe in Calgary, AB and Mark Knight, CEO of H.L. Flake Security Hardware in Houston, TX, about the importance of Company Culture.
We chat about how you can impact the culture in your business and some practical applications to start whether you have 5 employees or 500.
We recommend listening to episode 65 with Larry Hubakta who wrote an excellent book on Creating Culture everywhere in your life titled You Little Jerk.
Buy Larry's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/099983021X/ref=cm_sw_e...
2020-08-1134 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 83 | Difficult But Not Impossible | Guest: John SzczygielToday Chad Lingafelt chats with John Szczygiel, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President at Brivo, about how to think differently in the market.
We dive into building a relationship with customers built on respect and trust. We also dive into how the market is affecting your customers and their customers.
John caps off this conversation with an excellent quote from a sign on a trip to Peru “ The way forward is difficult but not impossible.”
Check Out: brivo.com
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2020-08-0439 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 82 | How To Buy A Franchise | Guest: Dru CarpenitoHave you thought about buying a business? Maybe you are considering a franchise? Or, do you have a current business that would be good as a franchise?
Today Chad Lingafelt chats with Dru Carpenito, Franchise Consultant & Matchmaker, about tactical things you need to know to set up your business as a franchise model. We dive into franchises, a topic that Dru is an expert on, and touch on what you should look for to invest in a franchise.
Listen and learn from Franchise Expert Dru Carpenito as he shares how to successfully invest in, build...
2020-07-2841 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 81 | Tips for Effective Project Management (Part 2) | Guest: Andrew Moody & Mike TylerIn part 2 of this series, Chad Lingafelt chats with Andrew Moody & Mike Tyler, Project Managers at Loc-Doc Security, about the best practices and tips for Effective Project Management. We dive into project management expectations versus realities and lessons learned in the process.
2020-07-2140 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 80 | Tips for Effective Project Management | Guest: Andrew Moody & Mike TylerIn this 2 part series, Chad Lingafelt chats with Andrew Moody & Mike Tyler, Project Managers at Loc-Doc Security, about the best practices and tips for Effective Project Management. We dive into project management expectations versus realities and lessons learned in the process.
2020-07-1433 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 79 | How To Have A Successful Virtual Conference | Guest: Marvin KingJuly 7, 2020
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Chad Lingafelt chats with Marvin King, Project Manager at The CORE Training, Inc., about the best practices of hosting a Live Virtual Conference. We dive into adapting from an in person conference to a virtual conference and Marvin shares some elements to make it successful and lessons he learned in the process! We also touch on How to keep your audience engaged and the difference between a webinar and a virtual conference.
Follow Marvin King on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marvin-king-959756123
Need help hosting an event? We can Help...
2020-07-0742 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 78 | How to be a Successful Sales Rep | Guest: Keith TsantesChad Lingafelt chats with Keith Tsantes, President at Tsantes & Associates, Inc., about the life of an independent sales rep. We dive into adapting when things are out of your control and Keith Shares how to be successful as a rep in 3 ways:
Always Be Professional - your reputation matters.
Be an Expert and Knowledgeable of your product line.
Be a Consultant not just a sales person. Provide solutions, not just a product push.
Watch the conversation here https://youtu.be/TGYc05aBlZA
Check out Tsantes & Associates: tsantes.us
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2020-06-3037 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 77 | How to Navigate the Payroll Protection Program | Guest: Jonathan DeanChad Lingafelt chats with Jonathan Dean, CPA and Senior Manager at Parsons CPA, about the Payroll Protection Program. We chat about how the PPP will impact your business, what to prepare and plan for, and Building Revenue Streams. We also talk about what makes a good CPA, what makes a good client, and who needs a CPA?
Check out Parsons CPA : parsonscpa.com
Follow Jonathan Dean on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonathan-dean-cpa-charlotte-nc
2020-06-2339 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 76 | How a Publicist Grows Your Business | Guest: Callie LanghorneJune 16, 2020
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Chad Lingafelt chats with Callie Langhorne, a Public Relations Expert, one of Charlotte Agenda’s 30 Under 30, and the voice behind the openings of some of Charlotte’s hottest restaurants and stores. We chat about how Callie got her start in Charleston, her relocation to Charlotte, and how she branched out to start her own business and become an independent Public Relations Consultant. We also dive into what is the difference between a publicist and just plain marketing? Callie also shares great insights on when you need a publicist, what makes a good client, and...
2020-06-1645 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 74 | Tools That Help People Teach | Guest: George RamsayJune 2, 2020
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Chad Lingafelt chats with George Ramsay, Co Founder of Bold Music, about tools to help people teach. Bold Music hires talented musicians and connects them to students interested in playing an instrument. We chat about how George got his start and his transition from a practitioner to a businessman, some hiring practices, and the “why”. We also touch on what makes a good teacher, what makes a good student, and how the music industry has pivoted to connect teachers and students and provide a community.
Check out Bold Music Lessons: boldmusiclessons.com
2020-06-0242 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 73 | The Death of a Brand is Invisibility | Guest: Andy PfeifferMay 26, 2020
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Chad Lingafelt chats with Andy Pfeiffer of Arthur Elliott Agency about Advertising, Marketing Attributes, and the question that always comes up ROI. We talk about the mindset you need to help your customers as well as empathy as a consumer, and tactics to work through the process.
Check out Arthur Elliott: arthurelliott.com
Follow Arthur Elliott on Instagram: @thearthurelliott
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Follow Arthur Elliott on Facebook: @thearthurelliott
Follow Andy Pfeiffer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-pfeiffer-b5549b5/
2020-05-2637 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 72 | Pivoting a Business | Guest: Haley BohonHow adapting quickly engineered success
May 19, 2020
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Chad Lingafelt chats with Haley Bohon, SkillPop founder & CEO, about perseverance, the journey to launch SkillPop and the rapid pivot of SkillPop Anywhere. Haley shares the origins of SkillPop (expert led classes to spark a new hobby or passion) and the journey it took to launch SkillPop Anywhere (Virtual Instructor Led Classes). We talk about the mindset you need as an entrepreneur, where you can find resources to grow, and how adapting quickly can help bring value to a wider market.
Check out SkillPop...
2020-05-1940 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 71 | 16 Books To Impact Your Business | Guest: Chad LingafeltDon’t miss this special episode courtesy of Brivo featuring Chad Lingafelt. Listen as Chad Lingafelt shares the 16 books that transformed his perspective and impacted our business. For the complete list of books, visit the link here.
Check out Business Meeting: businessmeeting.online
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Follow Chad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadlingafelt/
2020-05-1244 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 70 | Setting the Pace | Guest: Brian MisterMay 5, 2020
Chad Lingafelt chats with Brian Mister, Around the Crown Race Director, 2012 founder of NoDa Brewing Run Club, and outdoor enthusiast, all about perseverance and launching a movement. Brian shares advice and the 4 year journey it took to launch the Around the Crown 10k race that was landmark in shutting the 1-277 loop around Uptown Charlotte! Tune into this episode to find out how perseverance led to a landmark event!
Check out Around the Crown: aroundthecrown10k.com
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2020-05-0535 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 69 | Just Press Record | Guest: Jake FehlingChad Lingafelt chats with Jake Fehling, VP of Marketing at Movement Mortgage, all about how the game has changed with COVID-19 and why you should just press record. This fun, fast paced conversation will have you looking at your business differently and changing your perspective on producing content during this crisis. Jake also shares why LIVE is the new TV after watching Baby Face for 2 hours with 500,000 other folks and the Documentary he began this year called 366. Enjoy this episode full of inspiration to get you ready to Just Press Record.
Check out Movement...
2020-04-2839 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 68 | Break Paradigms and Create Innovation | Guest: Lee OdessChad Lingafelt chats with Lee Odess, CEO & Founder of Group 337
all about how you can create innovation and break paradigms in your business. This episode is full of tactile ways to innovate and is key for business owners, managers, and leaders looking to improve.
Read the article Lee wrote: https://www.group337.com/blog/pacsanalysis
Check out Group 337: group337.com
Follow Lee on Twitter: @lodessFollow
Connect with Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeodess/
2020-04-2138 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 67 | Nutrition & Job Performance | Guest: Dahlia GordonChad Lingafelt chats with Dahlia Gordon, Registered Dietitian from Total Nutrition Technology, Former competitive diver, and Beanie Baby lover all about Health & nutrition as it relates to corporate wellness. This episode is full of valuable information for business owners, managers or employees wanting to add corporate wellness as a benefit. We dive into how health and nutrition impacts your overall job performance and steps to improve your health.
Check out Total Nutrition Technology: tntgetfit.com
Follow Dahlia on Instagram: @dahlia_the_dietitian
Follow TNT on Instagram: @tnt_getfit
Connect with Dahlia...
2020-04-1439 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 66 | Marketing for Small Businesses | Guest: Evan KnoxChad Lingafelt chats with Evan Knox, CEO of Caffeine Marketing, all about marketing and improving the message of your business. This episode will definitely have you takin g notes as we walk through tactile tips to help you clarify your message and ways to get that message to more people.
Check out Caffeine Marketing: https://caffeine.marketing
Find out more about Evan: https://evanknox.com
Follow Evan on Instagram: @evanbknox
Follow Evan on Twitter: @evanbknox
Follow Evan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-knox/
2020-04-0748 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 65 | Think Like A Jerk | Guest: Larry HubatkaChad Lingafelt chats with Larry Hubatka, Avid bird watcher, Thanksgiving Day Parade Commentator, GM of Tiny Horse, and Author of the book You Little Jerk, all about how to create Culture at home, work, and everywhere in your life. This episode will have you laughing and walking away with some great practical applications on how to build a great culture. Plus you''ll hear a bonus story about sharks and the worst haircut Larry ever received for a movie role!
Buy Larry's Book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Little-Jerk-Culture-Everywhere/dp/099983021X
Follow Larry on Instagram: @larryhubatka...
2020-03-3139 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 64 | Pivoting in your Process | Guest: Lucas WardChad Lingafelt chats with Lucas Ward, Senior App Developer at The Lab (A division of Loc Doc Security), about the Messy Middle, Building Processes, knowing when to pivot when a process isn’t working, and the new release of the beta app.
For more information about the beta testing, visit http://beta.locdocinc.com
2020-03-2447 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 63 | How You Can Be “King” of Your Market (Part 2) | Guest: Jeffrey Gitomer & Jennifer GluckowChad Lingafelt shares Part 2 of the exciting conversation with King of Sales Legend Jeffrey Gitomer and Sales in a New York Minute guru Jennifer Gluckow on this week’s episode of the Coffee Break Podcast! You may know Jeffrey from his best selling book, The Little Red Book of Selling, which has sold more than 5 million (yes we said million) copies world wide and is so powerful that it was translated into 14 different languages! Jeffrey has written 15 books and given more than 100 presentations annually for almost 20 years helping large corporate customers, businesses, and sales people succeed since 1988!
Je...
2020-03-1730 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 62 | How You Can Be “King” of Your Market (Part 1) | Guest: Jeffrey Gitomer & Jennifer GluckowChad Lingafelt shares an exciting conversation with King of Sales Legend Jeffrey Gitomer and Sales in a New York Minute guru Jennifer Gluckow on this week’s episode of the Coffee Break Podcast! You may know Jeffrey from his best selling book, The Little Red Book of Selling, which has sold more than 5 million (yes we said million) copies world wide and is so powerful that it was translated into 14 different languages! Jeffrey has written 15 books and given more than 100 presentations annually for almost 20 years helping large corporate customers, businesses, and sales people succeed since 1988!
Jennifer Gluckow is...
2020-03-1035 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 61 | The Value of Building Processes | Guest: Candice ShepardChad Lingafelt chats with Candice Shepard, attorney at Shepard Law, about the Value of building Processes and scaling a business. Learn how Candice is transitioning from working in the business to working on the business.
Connect with Candice:
https://www.shepardlawpllc.com/candice-shepard
https://www.linkedin.com/in/candiceshepard/
https://www.facebook.com/ShepardLawCLT/
2020-03-0338 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 60 | Practical Applications of Advertising | Guest: Michael HernandezChad Lingafelt chats with Michael Hernandez of Arthur Elliot Ad Agency in Charlotte, NC all about practical applications of advertising. Learn how to engage in your market and the importance of localized strategies!
Michael has spent his entire career in sales and marketing and even took a brief sabbatical as as professional photographer.
He’s worked along side author and speaker, Jeffrey Gitomer, for 6 years. As well as his mentor, Brian Parsley to start a global e-learning company.
After 7 years of being a pro photographer, he joined friend, Andy Pfeiffer at his digital ma...
2020-02-2551 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 59 | Fundamentals of Service | Guest: Alex MartinezChad Lingafelt chats with Alex Martinez of H.L. Flake about the Fundamentals of Service to succeed in any industry. Learn what the folks at H.L. Flake are doing in our industry that is unique and can be applied to your business! Find out more about the upcoming H.L. Flake Trade Show in Houston, Texas below. Our Leader, Chad Lingafelt, will be teaching 2 classes on March 26, 2020 and March 27, 2020 on Scaling Your Business & How to Build a Successful and Sustainable Team! Register Today for the Educational Classes here!
H.L. Flake 2020 Trade Show and Education
2020-02-1832 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 58 | Financial Planning in 2020 | Guest: Derek CoffrenOn this episode of Coffee Break, Chad Lingafelt chats with Derek Coffren, Financial Planner, all about planning for your future. We talk about mastering Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps to Financial Freedom before investing and we even dive into Financial Planning for your business.
Here are Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps that we cover.
Baby Step 1 – $1,000 to start an Emergency Fund
Baby Step 2 – Pay off all debt using the Debt Snowball
Baby Step 3 – 3 to 6 months of expenses in savings
Baby Step 4 – Invest 15% of household income into Roth IRAs and pre-tax retirement
Baby Step 5 – College funding for children
Baby Step 6 – Pay off home e...
2020-02-1138 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 57 | Enneagram - Building a Balanced Team (Part 2) | Guest: Andrea IsaacsPart 2 of the Enneagram series!
Looking to better understand your team? Want to become more self aware? Interested in the Enneagram but not sure where to start? Today we are talking all about the personality model that is gaining popularity in the business industry, the Enneagram.
In this episode, Chad Lingafelt chats with Andrea Isaacs, Enneagram Coach, about the 9 different personality types on the Enneagram, the pros and cons of each, and how to utilize the enneagram to build a balanced team. How do you become a better business leader? It starts with discovering who...
2020-02-0446 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 56 | Enneagram - Building a Balanced Team (Part 1) | Guest: Andrea IsaacsLooking to better understand your team? Want to become more self aware? Interested in the Enneagram but not sure where to start? Today we are talking all about the personality model that is gaining popularity in the business industry, the Enneagram.
In this episode, Chad Lingafelt chats with Andrea Isaacs, Enneagram Coach, about the 9 different personality types on the Enneagram, the pros and cons of each, and how to utilize the enneagram to build a balanced team. How do you become a better business leader? It starts with discovering who you are. Knowing who you are, discovering y...
2020-01-2848 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 55 | A Conversation with Tech Entrepreneur | Guest: Dean DrakoChad Lingafelt chats with Dean Drako, Businessman and Tech Entrepreneur on this episode of Coffee Break.
2020-01-2138 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 54 | Franchising Your Business | Guest: Landon EcklesDo you dream of one day franchising your business? Not sure where to start? Grab your pen and notepad and get ready to take notes! This episode is full of real processes and steps for franchising your business to a large scale. Chad Lingafelt chats with Landon Eckles, Founder and CEO of Clean Juice, all about the processes and building blocks it takes to begin franchising your business. Landon opened the first location of Clean Juice in 2015 and with the right processes no has over 80 locations open and 55 in development in 23 states! Follow Landon @cleanjuice
2020-01-1443 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 53 | Are You a Practitioner or a Leader? | Guest: Neil McLeanWe are kicking off the new year and season 3 strong with this new episode of Coffee Break Podcast! Listen as Chad Lingafelt chats with Neil McLean, EOS Implementer, all about traction, setting and achieving company goals, and if your business is taking a bus or taking a plane to get there.
Connect with Neil directly to implement EOS at your business!
Direct Line: (803)546-9223
Website: www.sagaciouspartners.com
Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/nmclean
2020-01-0744 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 50 | How To Effectively Communicate With Your Customers | Guest: Zach WilliamsHow do you communicate with your customers? Simple question, but let's dig deeper. If you are communicating, are you being effective?
On today's podcast, Chad Lingafelt chats with Zach Williams, digital marketing guru and founder of Venveo, about how you can grow your sales, connect with your customers, and proven tactics to grow your brand online! We also talk about Amazons influence in the market and how you can model your business by offering Convenience, Speed, and Transparency.
Learn more about Zach Williams and how he can help you at venveo.com
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2019-12-1737 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 49 | Becoming the Best Version of Yourself | Guest: Tonia LyonWhat are your values? Who do you want to be or become?
Do you want to become the best version of yourself, but not sure where to start?
Listen as Chad Lingafelt chats with Tonia Lyon, a mindfulness coach, about the importance of having someone walking along side of you. This is a person that doesn’t judge you but is going to help you unpack your life in a way that you can become who you want to be…the best version of you.
Learn more about Unscripted Life and Tonia Lyon at t...
2019-12-1044 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 48 | Leaders Leading Leaders | Guest: Frank SchwartzOn this episode, Chad Lingafelt chats with Frank Schwartz of G3L Leadership Professional Training & Coaching, to discuss what it takes to lead a group of leaders.
2019-12-0354 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 46 | 5 Books to Change the Way You Lead | Chad LingafeltDo you struggle with wanting to improve your Leadership skills or develop personally to be a better leader? On this episode of Coffee Break, Chad Lingafelt shares the 5 books that helped him develop personally and the impact it had on the way he leads our organization.
Book 1: Turn the Ship Around - L. David Marquet
Turn the Ship Around! is the true story of how the Santa Fe skyrocketed from worst to first in the fleet by challenging the U.S. Navy's traditional leader-follower approach. Struggling against his own instincts to take control, he instead a...
2019-11-1934 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 45 | Transforming Your Team Through Informative Meetings | Guest: Thomas HeaveyYou Don't have to dread having Meetings! On this episode of Coffee Break, Chad Lingafelt chats with Thomas Heavey, our Training Director, about how we've transformed our Team and Company Culture through informative Meetings. We dive deep into Why we do Team Meetings, How we do Team meetings, & the Benefits of these meetings.
We have 3 Major Meetings at Loc-Doc Security:
All Team Meeting on Monday Morning to Kick off the Week (15 minute Conference Call)
All Team Meeting on Wednesday Morning (90 minute Group Gathering at Headquarters)
Leadership Meeting Following the All Team on Wednesdays (30 minutes)
How you...
2019-11-1254 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 44 | Building a Community | Guest: Blake UrmosOn this episode of Coffee Break, Chad Lingafelt chats with Blake Urmos, co-founder of Low Voltage Nation, a community group to support and encourage others in the same field.
Low Voltage Technicians are most likely experienced in helping install wiring, cabling, and cameras for Access Control Systems to entertainment systems and even communication systems.
Low voltage systems are comprised of electrical equipment that uses 50 volts (V) of electricity or less. Residential examples of low voltage systems include doorbells, garage door openers, home security sensors, thermostats, and landscape lighting. Commercial low voltage systems cover a wide arr...
2019-11-0527 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 39 | Qualities Necessary to Lead | Guest: Lucas BoselliJoining us for a Coffee Break is Lucas Boselli the Executive Vice President of ASSA ABLOY and Head of Americas division. Chad Lingafelt and Lucas Boselli discuss the qualities you need as a leader, setting priorities, and command & control vs influence.
2019-10-0141 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 37 | How To: Unlock the Potential | Guest: Brian ParsleyListen as Chad Lingafelt and Brian Parsley discuss career paths and unlocking potential . Brian shares his story and successes as a business intelligence strategist and how he was a expert chicken cutter at Boston Market.
2019-09-1743 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 36 | The Importance of Telling Your Story | Guest: Aaron BeaverListen as Chad Lingafelt discusses this vital part you may be missing in your Marketing Strategy and leave with some important takeaways with Master Story Teller Aaron Beaver! Message us and let us know if you need help telling your story!
2019-09-1039 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 31 | Training for Scaling | Guest: Thomas Heavey Today our Training Director, Thomas M Heavey IV sits down with Chad Lingafelt to talk about Our Training Process and how it’s transformed our ability to scale business growth. Join us as we share practical advice, our own strategies, and unique ideas that has enabled our team to go from 5 to 40.
2019-08-0635 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 23 | Top 5 Episode Countdown | Host: Chad LingafeltWe count down the Top 5 Most Listened to Episode Countdown Plus answer questions from the audience Live!
First episode released on August 14, 2018
43 episodes released as of June 11, 2019
Momentum
Industry Transformer
Building a Brand from Scratch
Hiring for Culture, Training for Skill
Carefrontation
2019-06-1144 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 22 | Company Culture Awareness | Guest: Scott BakerScott Baker, a former Group President from Assa Abloy, sat down with Chad Lingafelt in March during the Medeco Security Center Program Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Scott shared amazing insights on highlighting company culture and how it impacts what any organization can accomplish. This is one you don't want to miss!
2019-06-0436 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 19 | Peer Groups and Coaching - Do you need it? (EntreLeadership) | Guest: Alex JuddAlex Judd from Dave Ramsey's Entreleadership All Access coaching program joins us to discuss all things about the value of coaching, accountability, peer encouragement, and feedback! Listen as Chad Lingafelt and Alex Judd have a fun and energetic conversation.
Alex is a young professional and evolving motivational speaker. His experience and wisdom comes from coaching and learning from business leaders from all walks of life throughout the country.
2019-05-1441 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityBONUS Episode | Let's Be Contagious! - 2019 ASSA ABLOY Medeco Security Center Conference Keynote | Chad LingafeltThis is a bonus episode! Here is the full talk Chad Lingafelt shared at the 2019 ASSA ABLOY Medeco Security Center Conference in San Antonio, TX. How can we share our passions and be contagious by learning from those who have done it better and share with those who are learning.
The Full Video is available at: https://youtu.be/YkSGUN8qwVI
2019-03-2223 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 20 | How was your 2018? | Guests: Aaron Beaver & Ben SultzeA fun episode of talking with Ben Sultze (ASSA ABLOY), Aaron Beaver (Elwood Digital / The Suffer Club) and Chad Lingafelt (Loc-Doc Security). Discussing memorable moments from 2018!
2018-12-2534 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 13 | Why You Need Core Values | Guest: Sam GrayWe've outlined 8 core values for our organization. In this episode, Kevan Starr, Sam Gray and Chad Lingafelt discuss 2 of those Core Values - Consistent Communication and Cultivate Trust
2018-11-0642 minCoffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 1 | Momentum | Chad Lingafelt, Levi Gray, & Kevan StarrOur first Coffee Break with Chad, Levi and Kevan
2018-08-1432 min