The #Lockboss Show

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Jun 2026

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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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June 10, 202644 min

What Skill Should Every Locksmith Master? | #Lockboss 4.22

One question. Hundreds of locksmith answers.In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, PJ digs into a Facebook post that asked the locksmith community one simple question: what skill should every locksmith master? The response was massive, honest, and full of personality. From impressioning dominating the thread to veterans pushing back on YouTube and Google as learning tools, to the comment about making it look hard and puffing a bit, this is one of those episodes where the community does all the heavy lifting.If you have ever wondered what the locksmith community really thinks, this episode gives you a front row seat.🛒 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 & follow us so you never miss a show!

June 3, 202650 min

Profits, Losses, and Growing a Locksmith Business | #Lockboss 4.21

#Lockboss Show: The Real Side of Running a Locksmith Business: PJ and His Dad Have an Honest ConversationNo 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.🔴 We go LIVE every Tuesday at 4PM PST on YouTube and Facebook. Hit subscribe so you never miss a show!

May 27, 202635 min

AutoSmart's Latest Update, Hager Hardware Talk, and ideniKey Subscription News | #Lockboss 4.20

#Lockboss Show: AutoSmart Update, Hager Hardware Discussion and ideniKey App News with PJThree 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 updateHow the changes affect your daily workflow as a locksmithA community wide discussion on Hager hardware productsReal world experiences with Hager hinges, locks, exit devices and moreThe ideniKey App update and the move to a paid subscriptionWhat the free 7-day trial includes and what comes afterWhat current users need to do and what new users should knowWhat is on the roadmap for the ideniKey App going forwardWhether you are an AutoSmart user, a Hager hardware installer, or an ideniKey subscriber, this episode has updates that directly affect your work.🔴 We go LIVE every Tuesday at 4PM PST on YouTube and Facebook. Hit subscribe so you never miss a show!

May 20, 20261 hr 15 min

Talking Red Team Tools with Deviant Ollam | #Lockboss 4.19

#Lockboss Show: Red Team Tools Explained with Deviant Ollam — Tubular Picks, Decoders, Safety Straps and MoreIf 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 testingWhat Red Team Tools are designed for and who uses themRTT Quick-Connect Tubular Lockpick and Impressioning HeadTubular Bitting Decoder and its real world applicationsDeadbolt Safety Strap and what vulnerabilities it addressesLever Door Handle Shroud Guard and how it works in the fieldAdditional tools from the Red Team Tools lineupThe philosophy behind building tools for real security work versus recreational useWhat locksmiths and security professionals can learn from the penetration testing worldWhether 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.🛒 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!

May 13, 202640 min

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

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

May 6, 202650 min

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

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

April 29, 202653 min

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 PJYou'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!

April 22, 202656 min

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 PJA 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!

April 15, 20261 hr 1 min

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 MarketThe 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!

April 8, 202647 min

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 KeyKwikset 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!