The #Lockboss Show

CLK Supplies

The #Lockboss Show is hosted by PJ Slauson and is dedicated to all who work with Locks & Keys because YOU do important work! PJ will give you an inside look at the locksmith Industry by interviewing Locksmiths, Industry Professionals, Vendors, and by going over topics you've been waiting to be discussed. Join the conversation and take part in our FREE weekly #Lockboss Giveaway on Youtube. The #Lockboss Show is brought to you by CLK SUPPLIES.

  1. 1D AGO

    Can Locksmiths Make Money with Facebook Ads? | #Lockboss 4.18

    #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 adWhat the production and ad spend actually costThe results the campaign produced: good and badWhether Facebook ads are a realistic marketing tool for locksmith businessesWhat Pete learned from the experience and what he'd changeHow to evaluate whether paid social media advertising makes sense for your businessKey takeaways for locksmiths considering their first Facebook ad campaignWhat a smart locksmith marketing strategy actually looks likeIf 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. 🛒 Shop everything locksmith at clksupplies.com📱 Download the ideniKey App: the fastest way to identify key blanks on the job🔴 We go LIVE every Tuesday at 4PM PST on YouTube and Facebook. Hit subscribe so you never miss a show!

    40 min

  2. MAY 6

    Mystery Key Update, New Website & Your Questions | #Lockboss 4.17

    #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 standNew leads and developments in the ongoing identification effortA full tour of the brand new CLK Supplies websiteWhat's been redesigned, improved, and upgradedHow the new site improves your experience as a customerLive Q&A: real questions from the locksmith community answered liveInsights, tips, and straight answers from PJ on whatever the community wants to knowIf 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. 💬 Enter the #Lockboss Giveaway by commenting #Lockboss below!🛒 Shop everything locksmith at clksupplies.com📱 Download the ideniKey App: the fastest way to identify key blanks on the job🔴 We go LIVE every Tuesday at 4PM PST on YouTube and Facebook

    50 min

  3. APR 29

    Real World Key Blank Identification: Hits, Misses & More | #Lockboss 4.16

    #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 identificationThe results that hit exactly as expectedThe misses and what they tell us about the app's limitationsSurprising and interesting finds from the testing processHow accurate ideniKey is for everyday field useHow the app fits into a working locksmith's workflowWhether ideniKey lives up to the hype in real conditionsIf you've been curious about how ideniKey actually performs when it counts, this episode gives you the straight answer. 🛒 Shop everything locksmith at clksupplies.com📱 Download the ideniKey App: the fastest way to identify key blanks on the job🔴 We go LIVE every Tuesday at 4PM PST. Subscribe on YouTube so you never miss a show!

    54 min

  4. APR 22

    Handling Price Pushback, New Tools, and Hollow Door Fixes | #Lockboss 4.15

    #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 itWhy locksmiths lose jobs by caving on price too quicklyHow to communicate your value clearly and confidentlyPractical strategies for handling price objections in the fieldA full unboxing of the Panavise 301 bench vise and what makes it worth havingWhat the Door Core is and the problem it solvesHow to use the Door Core to reinforce hollow doors before installationWhy proper door prep leads to better, longer lasting lock installsThis episode delivers both the business skills and the hands on knowledge to make you a better, more profitable locksmith. 🛒 Shop everything locksmith at clksupplies.com📱 Download the ideniKey App — the fastest way to identify key blanks on the job🔴 We go LIVE every Tuesday at 4PM PST — hit subscribe so you never miss a show!

    56 min

  5. APR 15

    What Are These Locksmith Businesses Actually Worth? | #Lockboss 4.14

    #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 businessWhy asking price rarely reflects real valueA detailed breakdown of two real locksmith businesses on the marketWhat the numbers actually tell you and what they hideKey indicators of a healthy business worth buyingRed flags that signal it's time to walk awayWhat buyers consistently overlookWhat sellers need to understand before going to marketLessons that can only come from 40+ years of real experienceWhether 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. 🛒 Shop everything locksmith at clksupplies.com📱 Download the ideniKey App, the fastest way to identify key blanks on the job🔴 We go LIVE every Tuesday at 4PM PST on YouTube- never miss a show!

    1h 1m
  6. Real World Kwikset Smart Key Decoding & Reset | #Lockboss 4.13

    APR 8

    Real World Kwikset Smart Key Decoding & Reset | #Lockboss 4.13

    #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 doHow to decode a SmartKey cylinder without a working keyThe full reset process walked through step by stepWhy this tool is a genuine time saver for field locksmithsReal world application so you're prepared before the call comes inWho should have this tool in their kit and whyIf 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. 🛒 Shop everything locksmith at clksupplies.com📱 Download the ideniKey App — the fastest way to identify key blanks on the job🔴 We go LIVE every Tuesday at 4PM PST — hit subscribe so you never miss a show!

    48 min

  7. APR 1

    Sitting Down with Two Old School Locksmiths | #Lockboss 4.12

    #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 1970sThe mentor relationship that shaped a career — and a communityOld school locksmith wisdom that still holds up todayWhat the trade looked like in the early days and how it has evolvedStories and insights from two guys who lived it from the very beginningLessons for every locksmith regardless of experience levelIf you love this craft and want to hear from two people who helped shape it, this episode is one for the books. 🔴 We go LIVE every Tuesday at 4PM PST on YouTube

    1h 14m

  8. MAR 25

    5 Locksmith Trivia Questions - How Many Can You Get Right? | #Lockboss 4.11

    #Lockboss Show: 5 Locksmith Trivia Questions — From Pin Counts to Transponder Chips. How Many Can You Get Right? Think you know the locksmith trade inside and out? Let's find out. In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, we're switching things up with 5 locksmith trivia questions that cover the full range of the trade — from pin counts to transponder chips. Some of these will challenge even the most experienced locksmiths, and all of them are a great way to sharpen your knowledge and have a little fun. We break down: 5 trivia questions spanning key areas of the locksmith tradePin counts, transponder chips, and moreThe answers and explanations behind each questionWhat these topics mean for real-world locksmith workHow to enter this week's giveaway — drop #Lockboss in the chat!Whether you're a seasoned pro testing your expertise or a newer locksmith looking to learn, this episode is equal parts fun and educational.

    40 min
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The #Lockboss Show is hosted by PJ Slauson and is dedicated to all who work with Locks & Keys because YOU do important work! PJ will give you an inside look at the locksmith Industry by interviewing Locksmiths, Industry Professionals, Vendors, and by going over topics you've been waiting to be discussed. Join the conversation and take part in our FREE weekly #Lockboss Giveaway on Youtube. The #Lockboss Show is brought to you by CLK SUPPLIES.

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  • Creator
    CLK Supplies
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    288
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © CLK Supplies
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    The #Lockboss Show