TalkLP

TalkLP
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An unscripted podcast covering a vast range of retail loss prevention, asset protection, and corporate security related topics.

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO ·  VIDEO

    AI Without the Server Farm: Here’s How

    TalkLPnews Host Amber Bradley is back with Pat O'Leary, Head of Sales of North America at SAI Group, for the next round of their AI rapid-fire chat. Spoiler alert: AI is no longer a buzzword, it's a must have. The question isn't if anymore, it's how without drowning in hardware costs and getting stuck in a pilot that goes nowhere.Pat breaks down why two-thirds of retailers can't get past the pilot phase). Plus, vendor consolidation is having its moment, because nobody wants five different vendors doing five different things while their IT department silently plots revenge.If you're still shopping for one solution for shoplifting, another for self-checkout, and yet another for slip and falls… this episode is your wake-up call. Take a listen!

  2. 5D AGO ·  VIDEO

    Successful Leaders Rarely Follow a Straight Line

    TalkLP podcast host Amber Bradley welcomes the newest APEX Executive Council member into the HOT seat: Javier Leal, Vice President of Asset Protection and Security for Vallarta Supermarkets. Javier’s career is uniquely unconventional spending more than 28 years at Vallarta but it wasn’t always a straight path to the VP seat. Javier has worked his way up from unboxing product to VP running his own program for nearly 70 stores.  In this episode, Javier chats about building an LP program from scratch, why "managing people" is the wrong move, and why locking everything up is rarely the answer. He also drops some gold for solution providers. Take a listen!

    35 min

  3. MAR 18 ·  VIDEO

    Are You Arresting Your Way to a Safer Store?

    TalkLP Podcast Host Amber Bradley sits down with Rhett Asher, SVP of Partnership Development at ALTO, to talk about how some retailers are trying to arrest their way to a safer store and why that’s not the best strategy.  Of course, investigate the crime, create the case for law enforcement partners….but that’s not where the process of success ends. Detection tools are great, but if less than 5% of offenders ever make it into the court system, nothing is actually changing. Rhett breaks down why repeat offenders keep walking back through the doors of retail stores, why prosecutors drop retail cases before they even start, and how closing the accountability gap is the only way to fix it. Plus! A special announcement about the TalkLPnews and ALTO Legal Briefing events coming up throughout the year! Register for ALTO’s Upcoming Legal Briefings: Type & DateTopicRegistration LinkRetail Crime Legal Briefing Q&A Southeast – Apr 14 at 2:00 p.m.From Incident to Accountability: Navigating Retail Crime in the Southeasthttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HushXsbjQNKfJAHtzjym0gRetail Crime Legal Briefing Q&A Midwest – May 28 at 2:00 p.m.Prosecution vs. Policy: Retail Crime in Reform-Driven Stateshttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/56ykb-O1TkaXsFtJ8ZEKewRetail Crime Legal Briefing Q&A Central – Aug 20 at 2:00 p.m.Texas SB 1300 and the Future of ORC Prosecutionhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WIhEHb9WQ-W7IkIE2ayyKQRetail Crime Legal Briefing Q&A West/Pacific – Oct 22 at 2:00 p.m.California After Prop 36: What Retailers Need To Know Nowhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yxnyXOu4RVmDdg58tgsJJQ

    31 min

  4. MAR 12 ·  VIDEO

    Stop Guessing at Risk. There’s a Framework for That.

    TalkLPNews Host Amber Bradley sits down with Stephanie Meurer, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at NAVCO, and this convo is one for our broad thinkers out there re: enterprise risk.After co-facilitating the hospitality track at APEX, Stephanie is bringing that same energy to the podcast to walk us through Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM), and no, that's not the same thing as enterprise risk management. If you think your organization has already covered it, think again. Spoiler: there are always blind spots. If you're still treating loss prevention like it lives in its own corner of the building, this episode is your wake-up call. Check it out! For more information about NAVCO and their products, click here.

    27 min

  5. FEB 24 ·  VIDEO

    Need to be good at LP? Think like a Scientist.

    TalkLP Podcast Host Amber Bradley sits down with Greg Murphy, VP of Risk Management at United Pacific, and honestly… is there anything this guy can't do? How did Greg started out chasing shoplifters on the floor in the 80s and work his way up to running LP, HR, audit, safety, workers' comp AND risk management for one of the largest convenience store/QSR chains in the West?  Listen today to understand how to “think like a scientist” to truly shift your focus and possibly how you think!

    29 min

  6. JAN 20 ·  VIDEO

    Talking Tech with Tom: Talking Predictions for 2026

    TalkLP podcast host Amber Bradley kicks off the new year talking tech, trends, and tough truths with Controltek CEO Tom Meehan in an unscripted conversation you won’t want to miss! In this podcast episode, Tom and Amber cover predictions for 2026, challenges of the supply chain fragility, return to office mandates, and why the “retail apocalypse” was never real, Amber and Tom break down what’s actually shaping the future of retail and LP. And yes, our favorite topic of all... AI, is covered as well! From inventory accuracy, demand forecasting, theft pattern recognition, to reasons why ignoring AI might be the riskiest move of all. Tom and Amber answer controversial questions like: Is AI a bubble? Are jobs really at risk? And are LP teams ready to evolve past exception based reporting? Other topics include: the rise of a potential chief resilience or geopolitical role, why brick-and-mortar still matters, how RFID adoption is finally having its moment, and what it really takes to build smarter, more resilient retail ecosystems. For a sneak peek at Amber and Tom unpacking it all, unscripted and unfiltered, tune in now! ...and if you’re ready to get practical with AI, grab Tom’s latest AI guide and start future proofing your skills today! Tom’s AI guide – download it here.

    31 min

  7. JAN 9 ·  VIDEO

    Yes, you CAN use AI. Here’s how (exactly).

    Ok, Ok - guys! We heard you all fan-girling out over Shaun Jackson's panel participation at the Asset Protection Executive Xchange (APEX) conference.....and we got him on the podcast! (you're welcome) In this episode, TalkLP Podcast Host Amber Bradley chats with Shaun Jackson, Executive Director of Risk Management for Panda Restaurant Group about artificial intelligence (AI) and how to use it for simple and complex tasks. YOU (yes, you) can get started using AI today by thinking about the examples and strategies that Shaun expertly articulates in this podcast! Take a listen (and a deep breath) - you can do it! This podcast episode is sponsored by a company that also prides itself on REAL talk about how AI solutions can benefit your entire organization AND it's actually affordable because it's not hardware-heavy. Need help with self-checkout? They've got that. Out-of-stocks? They've got it. Questions about real AI that is proven to work? Ask SAI. Find out more by visiting them at NRF's BIG Show booth 6668 or contact them here. SAI Group (Store-wide Active Intelligence) is a computer vision and GenAI company that provides comprehensive retail intelligence solutions. Founded in 2018, we partner with retailers to use AI technology for loss prevention, store safety, operational efficiency, and customer insights all from existing camera infrastructure. We do this using patent granted algorithms developed by us over years using real Retail data from global Retailers

    35 min

  8. JAN 5 ·  VIDEO

    Body Cameras: Built for Business, Not Just Law Enforcement

    TalkLPNews Host Amber Bradley chats with Kathleen Finato, CMO of Halos Body Cameras, about how they’re flipping the script on traditional body cams. Built for businesses, not cops, Halos packs high-tech video into a simple subscription, making evidence management easy for retail, security, transportation, and more. No badges required, just better footage. If your team has ever lost a “who did what” debate in the break room… Halos has you covered.

  9. 12/08/2025 ·  VIDEO

    Your AI Questions = Answered

    It's episode number two of Amber Bradley's new v-log with Pat O'Leary, Head of Sales--North America, at SAI Group. In this episode Pat addresses the question everyone is wondering about... how can an organization truly afford all the benefits AI can provide? Amber and Pat talk about why certain AI platforms are more expensive than others. And why are they more affordable? Is it because they're from the "bargain bin" or are they just smarter? Check it out! Check it out and make sure to submit your AI questions here. Want to learn more about AI? Ask SAI. Find more of your questions answered here.

  10. 12/01/2025 ·  VIDEO

    Robots in Retail? For real?

    TalkLPNews Host Amber Bradley chats with Keith Corbin at Trilogy Next Gen about AI-powered security robots that patrol, assist, and report, all without whining. From parking lots to in-store concierge duties, these bots work alongside humans to make retail smarter and safer. They don’t steal jobs, they steal the boring parts of them. Welcome to the future of retail, and it’s adorable.

  • 10 Episodes

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An unscripted podcast covering a vast range of retail loss prevention, asset protection, and corporate security related topics.

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  • Creator
    TalkLP
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    TalkLP

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