Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:42 — 213.6MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP Host sits down with tech maven Barbara Jones-Brown, Founder and CEO of Freeing Returns and Johnny Custer, Chief Operating Officer. Freeing Returns is a newbie to the Loss Prevention space — in name only. Amber gets to the bottom of exactly what Freeing Returns does and what they’ve been doing for the last 10 […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 28:49 — 131.0MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP Host Amber Bradley sits down with RLPSA Keynote speaker Ryan Dowd, Chief Empathy Officer for Homeless Training Center.com to discuss Ryan’s expert advice on dealing with the homeless at your organization. Listen to this episode, sponsored by NAVCO, to gather some insight on the issue of homelessness and the best way to truly de-escalate […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 3:12 — 61.3MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley has a quick chat with the CEO of Reveal Media, Alasdair Field, about body worn camera technology and why Reveal is leading the field of this SUPER HOT technology. Alasdair answers the question, “Is it really that different in the UK vs. US?” Alasdair also explains how the technology came about […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 55:13 — 317.6MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley gets totally unfiltered with Kristen Ziman, Former Chief of the Aurora IL Police Department (Ret.), Professional Speaker, and Published Author of Reimagining Blue. In this super real conversation, Amber and Kristen talk about the complexities of power, empathy, the divisiveness of the current state of this country, and more. How do […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 27:24 — 138.4MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Josh Phillips, Senior Director and Head of Safety & Asset Protection for Chipotle Mexican Grill sits down with TalkLP Host Amber Bradley to talk deviating career paths, the best way to truly be open-minded, and the BEST career advice he’s ever received. Josh also talks about the benefits of creating a real and authentic workplace…and […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 41:04 — 1.4GB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Paul Jaeckle, Vice President of Asset Protection of Meijer Stores, sits down with TalkLP Host Amber Bradley to talk grocery SUPERBOWL, setting a non-linear career path, the two way street of mentorship, and how to target learning specific skills to truly move forward. Paul also talks about when to take a step back in your […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:17 — 78.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Wade Schillo, Senior Manager, Asset Protection – Associate Experience for Walmart, has a quick chat with TalkLP host Amber Bradley about the tools Walmart is using to help reduce crime in their stores. With over 18,000 associates in an asset protection role, Wade chats about WHY Auror was the perfect fit for the broad generational […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (72.5MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More In this quick 2 minute chat TalkLP’s host Amber Bradley chats with Marc Bergeron, Business Development Manager with Genetec about how they are truly making working with technology easier — and more secure. Marc sums up why it’s so easy to work with Genetec and the newest ways they are making it even easier! Plus, […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 22:50 — 131.1MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Ok, exactly HOW do you work with Homeland Security on your organized retail crime cases? Check out TalkLP host Amber Bradley’s conversation with Allen Vanscoy, section chief for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) National Lead Development Center (NLDC). Allen describes how retail ORC investigators can work with HSI and how HSI can support you through the […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:46 — 158.0MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley teams up with industry veteran and owner of the D&D Daily Gus Downing to talk legislative updates with NRF experts Jon Gold, Vice President of Supply Chain & Customs Policy, Jason Straczewski, Vice President of Government Relations & Public Affairs and David Johnston, Vice President of Asset Protection & Retail Operations. […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (66.1MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley recently caught up with Rory Stallard, Sr. Manager of Asset Protection Investigations at The Home Depot at the CLEAR / FLEPRU Annual Conference. Rory talks about how such a complex company organizes its investigations and ensures quality of information. Rory also discusses why and how a large investigations team like his […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 11:04 — 53.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP Host Amber Bradley sits down with the new Vice President of Asset Protection & Retail Operations for the National Retail Federation (NRF), David Johnston, to discuss his new role at NRF and some sneak peeks at January’s BIG Show in NYC! David also shares the most surprising part about his new role! Check it […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 43:51 — 187.8MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP Host Amber Bradley sits down with Scott McBride, Chief Global Asset Protection Officer & Chief Security Officer at American Eagle Outfitters Inc. to discuss how he helped create and shape the asset protection program at American Eagle through the years and what he learned as a Army Staff Sergeant in the Marines. Scott talks […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:52 — 38.2MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP Host Amber Bradley welcomes Terry Sullivan, president of the Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) (owner of Loss Prevention Magazine), into the TalkLP hot seat at the recent CLEAR / FLEPRU conference in Orlando. Check out this chat about what’s new at LPF/LPM to include new training courses for law enforcement and organized retail crimes investigators, […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 46:58 — 223.4MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Deputy Assistant Director of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Raul Aguilar joins TalkLP host Amber Bradley to talk Operation Boiling Point, recent successes, what retailers can do to help, and gets a little personal with what makes him tick. Raul goes into detail about the four pillars of Operation Boiling Point and how HSI and retailers […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 14:39 — 382.9MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley sits down with the Senior Director of Loss Prevention & Corporate Security at one of the largest restaurant companies in the world, Dave Johnston, at NRF PROTECT recently to talk global trends and how to communicate to disparate stakeholders in your organization — especially during a crisis like say….a pandemic. Dave […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 11:26 — 344.4MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Jordan Rivchun, Head of Business Development at Hanwha Techwin and Kevin Darnell, Sr. Business Development Manager at Hanwha Techwin grab a chat with TalkLP host Amber Bradley at NRF PROTECT to talk the tech supply chain and what makes the difference at Hanwha. As both former Loss Prevention executives, Jordan and Kevin point out why […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 31:23 — 851.3MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Chris DeSantis, Senior Director, Investigations & Fraud Strategy at Macy’s and John Matas, Head of Fraud Operations at Etsy chat with TalkLP host Amber Bradley at the recent NRF PROTECT conference about strategies for fighting organized retail crime (ORC). Both gentlemen are respective experts in fighting ORC for a long time and they provide historical […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 37:32 — 288.6MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP Host Amber Bradley catches up with Mike Reddington, President of InQuasive, Inc. and former Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates Vice President. Amber and Mike talk his latest venture including writing a book called, The Disciplined Listening Method: How a Certified Forensic Interviewer Unlocks Hidden Value in Every Conversation. Mike also discusses how loss prevention professionals can use […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 17:50 — 491.4MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley sits down with the Coalition of Law Enforcement & Retail (CLEAR) leadership Ben Dugan, President, and Rich Rossman, Vice President to talk about retail and law enforcement partnerships that REALLY make a difference in the fight against organized retail crime (ORC). They also preview the upcoming CLEAR / FLEPRU conference November […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 11:40 — 329.5MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley sits down with Chris McCarrick, Senior Manager, Asset Protection Solutions and Technology and Kevin Larson, Senior Manager of Asset Protection at Kroger to talk LP technologies and what’s new at the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC). Hear what Kroger is prioritizing to ensure their technologies are working together such as Gatekeeper […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 11:41 — 280.1MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley sits down with Ring of Excellence winner Van Carney to chat his reaction about this outstanding recognition. The Ring of Excellence Award is reserved for distinguished professionals who have shaped the loss prevention industry through their leadership and innovations. One of this year’s recipients is Van Carney, senior security and loss prevention consultant […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 12:44 — 296.8MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP hot seat welcomes WZ President Dave Thompson, CFI and Executive Director of IAI Tony Paixão, CFE, CFI to talk evolution of the interviewing science and practice. These experts provide context around why it’s so important to stay on top of your interviewing skills. They also give a preview of what’s on deck for the […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:51 — 144.0MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Damon Cavasin, Corporate Director of Asset Protection for SpartanNash, chats with TalkLP Host Amber Bradley about labor issues, the complexities of providing services for independent retailers and importance of data analysis — and how it makes you in the upper echelon of investigators. Damon also explains why NO RISK = NO REWARD is a very […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 24:38 — 122.2MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley was super excited to congratulate NRF’s Ring of Excellence Winner Alisa Dart, Group Vice President of Asset Protection for the Albertsons Companies on our latest podcast! Hear how Alisa feels about why she won the award and what leadership philosophies she’s adopted over her career. [You can also learn how to […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 28:50 — 137.0MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP Host Amber Bradley sits down with Oscar Arango, Vice President of Assets Protection for Target to talk thinking creatively about positions within your career journey and the importance of connecting to the daily challenges within a store. Oscar also shares his thoughts on influencing store and field teams to positively impact the organization by gathering real-world […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 27:19 — 188.1MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Eddie Foley, Vice President of Loss Prevention at Tractor Supply Company, sits down with TalkLP host Amber Bradley about the transition and nuance of being led to leading. Eddie relays that making time for “hallway” conversations and ensuring you’re walking stores to hear the REAL feedback about how you’re doing in your role is super […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:28 — 181.4MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More A pivot to a store manager? Yes, sir. TalkLP Host Amber Bradley grills Khristopher (Khris) Hamlin, Vice President, Asset Protection at Saks OFF 5th to explains why he decided to divert his climb up the asset protection ladder to obtain operations experience as a store manager. This brave 25-year veteran describes how to he did […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 23:52 — 106.8MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP Host Amber Bradley is STOKED to chat with Mike Combs, Director of Asset Protection, Organized Retail Crime and Central Investigations Team at The Home Depot as he describes his take on talent development vs. career advancement. FINALLY someone is saying something new when it comes to managing and developing people. He also describes a […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 26:22 — 145.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Do you report to the CFO? Art Barraza, Director of Loss Prevention and Safety at Lovesac, chats with TalkLP Host Amber Bradley about the positives and challenges of working directly for the Chief Financial Officer. Learn the secret of having the answers before they ask the question….(hint: tie it into operational benefits)…but here’s some actual […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:18 — 177.4MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Host of TalkLP, Amber Bradley, sits down with industry veteran John Goldyn, Vice President of Loss Prevention for Gabes. Amber and John talk how to plan your next career move, why understanding the inventory process is SO important, and why partnering (or experiencing) business operations is critical to your career. John also provides his “secret” […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 41:18 — 226.9MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More In this TalkLP episode, host Amber Bradley chats with the new Vice President of Safety and Loss Prevention at Domino’s, Nicole McDargh, CPP. This extremely meaty episode will give you writer’s cramp as Nicole discusses how to communicate the value proposition for loss prevention teams and program investments. She also explains why it’s so important […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 34:14 — 130.3MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Todd Fernandez, Director of Loss Prevention for Stater Bros. Markets sits down with TalkLP host Amber Bradley to bust some common misconceptions about technology that creates safer stores. Facial recognition technology is some of the most misunderstood tech out there; while possibly having the greatest return on keeping our retail stores safer. According to Zogby […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 41:20 — 230.2MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley sits down with Steve Walker, Lead Director, Major Crimes for Walgreens to talk leadership, the transition from law enforcement to retail, changing law enforcement environment, and more. Steve provides the audience insights on learning a role quickly and who you should surround yourself with to ensure success. Steve also explains why […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 34:35 — 205.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Alaina Kring, Senior Director, Loss Prevention Field Operations & Compliance at Gabes, and CLEAR Board Member chats with TalkLP host Amber Bradley about creating organized retail crime (ORC) programs within her organization, how to educate internal stakeholders about ORC, and the intricacies of implementing that program within your company. She also discusses the importance of […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 36:43 — 160.8MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley sits down with Will England, Vice President, Asset Protection, Risk Management, and Compliance at Weis Markets to discuss critical aspects of climbing the corporate ladder. Will provides his insights from his career taking focus on the transition from single store to multi-store and then from district responsibilities to regional responsibilities. Learning […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 39:28 — 155.8MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More How do you turn 17,000 stores on a dime? Ken Peschier, Vice President of Asset Protection for Dollar General, joins TalkLP host Amber Bradley to discuss finding that needle in the shrink haystack and what it’s like to control the top 1 percent. Ken explains how his excellent Asset Protection team tackles managing outliers to […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:21 — 213.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley and special guest co-host Meredith Plaxco, Vice President of Loss Prevention and Safety at PetSmart welcome Julie Giblin, Vice President of Loss Prevention at ULTA Beauty, into the TalkLP hot seat to discuss human resources perspectives on the loss prevention function, importance of professional development, and some diversity / inclusion actual […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:09 — 176.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley puts Jordan Rivchun, Leader of Retail, Banking, and Cannabis Solutions and Strategy at Hanwha and Kevin Darnell, Retail Business Development Manager at Hanwha Techwin America in HOT seat answering audience questions about some major issues such as: How the National Defense Authorization Act is impacting the camera market Artificial Intelligence: How […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:54 — 169.4MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Ryan Long, Head of Global Intelligence and Executive Protection for McDonald’s, joins TalkLP host Amber Bradley to chat about being an intelligence analyst for nearly 20 years. What exactly does this sexy title mean? Is it data or all cloak and dagger? Ryan explains his role and how he serves McDonald’s through his role. He […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:35 — 212.2MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Sean Foley, SVP of Enterprise Security Sales at Interface Security, with Interface joins TalkLP host Amber Bradley to talk lessons from COVID, protecting workers while increasing drive-thru speed, PPE, and partnering with local law enforcement with restaurant loss prevention executives Louis Burke, Senior Manager, Safety and Loss Prevention at El Pollo Loco and Chris Magana, […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 34:26 — 193.9MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Twenty-two years and counting for industry veteran Mike Mata who is currently the Director of Cyber Security and Retail Loss Prevention at Worldwide Golf Enterprises. TalkLP host Amber Bradley sits down with Mike to hear how he proactively did the work to add cybersecurity to his responsibilities. Mike provides the TalkLP audience with his path […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:23 — 213.9MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Think EAS tags can’t be innovative? Think again. TalkLP host welcomes Carlton Hemphill, Senior Retail Operations Manager, at Kroger to talk about how he’s working to beat organized retail crime (ORC) and opportunistic shoplifters with this simple, yet effective, innovation. Need proof? Carlton’s got it. Hear him explain his product test, how he did it […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 36:01 — 193.3MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley welcomes John Melvin, Assistant Director – Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to talk about the connection between Organized Retail Crime to gangs, violence, Hezbollah and politics. In this intense conversation, John gives us a law enforcement perspective on how ORC impacts our society and what politicians can do about it — […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 39:37 — 236.9MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley sits down with Vice President of Education at the National Retail Federation (NRF), Susan Reda to talk retail predictions for 2021 and why they matter to loss prevention. We also discuss how those predictions are holding up being mid-year and why it’s important for loss prevention executives to pivot. Susan also […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 23:40 — 107.1MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Talking Tech with Tom episode 2 brings you more education on the hottest tech topics — this week’s ControlTek’s newest products and partnerships PLUS the latest innovation in protecting products while making it easy for self-checkout….yep, you heard that right. Self-checkout and even scan and go now have options for protecting high-dollar merchandise. Tom Meehan, […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 43:02 — 238.1MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More The Wall Street Journal published an exposé about organized retail crime (ORC) featuring Ben Dugan, Director of Organized Retail Crime & Corporate Investigations at CVS Health. It’s an interesting article that describes the war on ORC that retailers continuously fight — and how CVS is working hard to lead the industry on this growing challenge. […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:00 — 285.4MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP was extremely excited to take a walk in the brain of Chris Nelson, Senior Vice President / Head of Asset Protection at Gap Inc. with guest co-host Mike Keenan, President and CEO at Goodwill Industries of Greater East Bay. Chris talks with Mike and host Amber Bradley about his time in the military, the […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:22 — 277.0MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley chats with Wicklander-Zulawski & Associate’s Brett Ward, CFI in our next episode of “Unapologetic.” Guess who’s traveling again? That’s right. And you can guess how excited he is about it! (actually, pretty excited!) Listen now to hear how he feels about it — what he’s hearing in the industry now we’re […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:43 — 218.6MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Pamela Velose, Vice President of Asset Protection/Safety and Store Operations at Belk knows retail. There’s no doubt about that. Check out this podcast with special guest co-host John Matas, CFE, CFCI, Head of Global Fraud & Risk Operations at Etsy and TalkLP host Amber Bradley dig in to Pamela’s career, how she has been successful […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:18 — 211.1MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More What’s up TalkLP podcast fans? We’re here today to dispel a few myths — including, did Tom Meehan really write that book on Asset Protection? Trust me, I was a doubter — but Tom owns up to the truth on this episode of TalkLP. We also talk about scam calls on your iPhone and other […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 41:00 — 274.9MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP guest co-host Debbie Maples, VP Global Safety & Security: Intelligence, Investigations & Protection at Salesforce, joins host Amber Bradley to interview Keith White, Chief of Safety and Security for Salesforce.com at Salesforce. As many know, Keith started his career as a loss prevention agent and has ascended up the ranks to many c-level roles. Hear […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 36:18 — 215.5MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More This episode of TalkLP features host Amber Bradley and special guest co-host Peter Chie, VP of Asset Protection at Bloomingdale’s interviewing the CFO of Bloomingdale’s, Scott Zettell. Scott provides insights into exactly what he’s expecting when evaluating capital, what’s important to him from asset protection executives as well as how he started in asset protection […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 28:57 — 157.8MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley is joined by guest co-host David Shugan, CFI, Sr. Director of Asset Protection for Carter’s to pick the brain of Robert LaCommare, CFI, Vice President of Asset Protection for Big Lots Stores. This episode covers ways loss prevention professionals can demonstrate the value of LP to operations. We also hear what […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:50 — 156.9MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Ok, when it comes to new ideas to consider – David Ruffing, Vice President of Loss Prevention, Remote Operations, and Investigations at Kohl’s, kills it. TalkLP host Amber Bradley and David discuss many critical lessons learned along his career path including — rapid expansion, navigating internal politics, understanding people, and the importance of training. Hear […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 41:08 — 155.5MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Meredith Plaxco, Vice President, Loss Prevention and Safety at PetSmart joins TalkLP host Amber Bradley for a specific and unique conversation about all-things leadership. Specifically, Meredith shares her own personal belief system of measuring goals and staying on track to be an intentional leader. Trust me, you’re doing to have writers (or typers) cramp after […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 54:12 — 481.5MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley is stoked to moderate this RLPSA panel with James Fripp, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer from YUM! Brands and Steven Antoine, Chief Security Officer for YUM! Brands to discuss “Getting Comfortable with Uncomfortable” from their keynote session at the Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association (RLPSA) Annual Conference To Go March […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 23:43 — 93.0MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More In this episode, TalkLP host Amber Bradley sits down with the Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association’s (RLPSA) keynote speaker Captain Richard Phillips as a sneak preview to his speech that was supposed to happen in-person at the Orlando 2020 conference….that was moved to March, 2021. As you all know by now, the conference happened […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:17 — 110.6MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley sits down with a security technology thought leader, Robert Raff, President of Stanley Security Solutions at STANLEY Security. Raff talks about his perspective of working with loss prevention security professionals during COVID-19 and how they are preparing for the future. Raff and Bradley also talk vendors selling vaporware, the best of […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 26:16 — 165.2MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley and guest co-host Melissa Allgood, CFI, chat with Marty Andrews, CFI, Vice President of VF Corporation. Curious what VF Corporation is? How did Marty make it through mergers, acquisitions and multiple corporate cultures? Take a listen! Marty and crew discuss why loss prevention professionals SHOULD take things personally — including social […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 28:52 — 152.6MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More In this episode “Calculating Career Moves,” TalkLP host Amber Bradley discusses many leadership topics with Peter Chie, CFI, Operating Vice President, Asset Protection and Risk Management for Bloomingdale’s. Peter discusses the elements professionals should consider prior to making a career change and defines his 4 “B’s” of leadership and success. Take a look and listen […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 41:30 — 154.0MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Greater East Bay Mike Keenan, CPP, CFI, LPC joins TalkLP host Amber Bradley and guest co-host Angie Barnes, Executive Vice President of Sales for NAVCO. This episode discusses how Mike’s extensive experience in loss prevention gave him a unique and valuable perspective for his current role as CEO. […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 27:23 — 129.3MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More In this episode TalkLP podcast host Amber Bradley keeps it real on a vital topic, “Making the Diversity & Inclusion Conversation Stick.” TalkLP is honored to have one of the top diversity and inclusion minds, James Fripp, Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer for YUM! Brands join industry-innovator Steven Antoine, Chief Security Officer for YUM! Brands […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 27:54 — 180.4MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More After starring in his own podcast episode, “Solving Your Own LP Groundhog Day,” TalkLP host Amber Bradley welcomes guest co-host David Lund, CFI, MBA, LPC, Vice President of Loss Prevention at Dick’s Sporting Goods to interview his long-time friend and colleague David Shugan, CFI, Senior Director of Asset Protection at Carter’s. This podcast episode gets […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:42 — 183.8MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley and special guest host of our Unapologetic Series, Brett Ward, CFI, Vice President at Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates, welcome Debbie Maples, Vice President Global Loss Prevention, Corporate Security & Facilities at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. This podcast gets meaty with discussion on entitlement, navigating internal politics, gender & diversity issues and more! Listen now […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:48 — 229.8MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley sat down with Mike Lamb, former Vice President of Asset Protection of Kroger and the current Vice President of Asset Protection at Kroger, Mark Stinde, to talk passing of the torch from one industry veteran to another. This podcast is value-packed for those interested in building their network, understanding what it […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:29 — 167.9MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley chats with industry-veteran David Lund, MBA, CFI, LPC, Vice President of Loss Prevention for Dick’s Sporting Goods. We talk how to solve your own LP Groundhog Day…and what David would have told his 20-year-old-car-salesman-self back in the day. Oh yeah, and work/life balance? Get some insight from “therapists” David and Amber […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 21:51 — 116.9MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley and guest co-host David Thompson, CFI, from Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates chat with Jennifer Schaefer, MA, LPC, Field Asset Protection Manager with T-Mobile. Jennifer talks how to navigate the loss prevention industry by building your own career ladder. She talks creativity, being open to new challenges and deciding to take calculated risks. […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:32 — 184.1MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley and guest co-host Wicklander-Zulawski & Associate’s Dave Thompson, CFI grab a chat with Melissa Allgood, CFI, Director Loss Prevention for NBC/Universal Studios Hollywood about her role and the value of transferable skills in the loss prevention industry. Melissa is definitely an industry veteran with some major experience — but how does […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 26:32 — 225.2MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Host of TalkLP, Amber Bradley, and Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates’ Dave Thompson, CFI were totally fan-girling out at GROC’s PIVOT Virtual ORC conference in August interviewing its keynote speaker NBA legend Dominique Wilkins! Check out these lessons on PIVOTing in 2020 and how true leaders get it done in life and also in the board room.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 55:00 — 270.2MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley had the honor and pleasure of moderating GROC’s breakout panel, “Women in LP: Breaking Barriers in a Male Dominated Industry” at its recent PIVOT conference. Just when you think you know what women in the loss prevention industry have to say about being executives in a male dominated industry, you have […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:35 — 90.4MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Are you tired of wearing a mask? Me too. And lots of other folks are too, however, I know those reading this don’t get nasty about it. But. Some do. I sat down with Lyle Forcum, Executive Director of Loss Prevention for Panda Restaurant Group to discuss what should be done in these intense scenarios. […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 31:13 — 181.1MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley and Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates’, David Thompson, CFI sat down with Home Depot’s Vice President of Asset Protection at GROC’s PIVOT virtual ORC summit in August. Check out the conversation where we get candid with Scott on his advice for these crazy times, and more importantly….how the hell do you protect all […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 25:23 — 88.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Don’t you get tired of apologizing? We do too. Sometimes you just want to say what’s on your mind. TalkLP host Amber Bradley and Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates’ Brett Ward, CFI are unapologetic in their analysis for what’s going on right now…and more importantly what loss prevention professionals can learn from it. Take a listen, but […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 24:20 — 90.6MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Is there such a thing as 100% honest all the time? Take a listen to this podcast to understand the science that predicts how honest people will be and why that matters in the loss prevention industry. TalkLP’s host, Amber Bradley and Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates’, Dave Thompson, CFI, discuss Dan Ariely’s book, The (Honest) Truth […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (93.5MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Amber and Dave were lucky enough to chat with Cary Jones, CFI, Vice President of Loss Prevention, Administration, and Compliance Officer with VisionWorks of American pre-COVID crisis. So if you need a break from virus and you’re interested in some valuable leadership perspectives, this podcast is for you! Cary provides insight on the unique business […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (91.6MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Hey, remember when we had conversations and we didn’t have to talk about COVID. This was one of those! We were lucky enough to talk to Jerry pre-COVID crisis. You know, ORC wasn’t always ORC. It took many individuals and an evolution in the loss prevention industry to truly understand the varying types of shoplifters […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:07 — 168.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Larry Carroll joins the TalkLP as a guest co-host to interview his own President & COO, Jason Kidd, of 99 cents only stores! We talk about C-suite perspectives of loss prevention, what executives care about, and why is it always, “what have you done for me lately?” Take a listen as we get candid and […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 24:32 — 93.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Hear from the Store Operations and Director of LP Operations, Joe Liethen, CPA, formerly with Kohl’s Department Stores as he shares perspectives on why Loss Prevention professionals should care about this simple and effective way to impact your organization’s bottom line. Not sure what the hell “Tag Recirulation” is? Why not learn something new from […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (187.0MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More It’s no doubt that masks are all the fashion rage this time of year…..er, well….due to other reasons, BUT we as a loss prevention industry still need to read behavior. How can we do that with would-be-shoplifters and employees covering their faces with masks? How can we apprehend shoplifters that cough on us? Our resident […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 20:17 — 172.9MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Amber and Dave tackle another “She said / He said” podcast debating the question: What’s being ignored? As an industry, we’re all focused on COVID-19 but what’s around the corner? Are there any issues that loss prevention professionals should be aware of? What type of “perfect storm” has this global pandemic caused? Before you freak […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 34:43 — 22.3MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP host Amber Bradley and co-host Dave Thompson, CFI, sit down to talk the new normal post-pandemic with Van Carney, Director of Loss Prevention, Safety, and Security for Domino’s. Learn about the history of Domino’s and how Van’s team dealt with quick innovation like contactless delivery. Thank you to Amphion for sponsoring this episode! Amphion […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:46 — 93.3MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Amber and Dave sit down with asset protection veteran Bob Oberosler, SVP of Loss Prevention at Dollar Tree Stores – Family Dollar, to talk innovation, the impact of COVID-19 on retail, and how to truly excel in the loss prevention industry. Thank you to our sponsors Product Protection Solutions (PPS) and ALL-TAG! Find out more […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:49 — 107.0MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Amber and Dave sit down with the (in)famous Brett Ward, CFI of Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates to talk: “What are you sick of?” Why not get something off your chest? We also cover what professionals should be doing right now (and in the future) to expand their career opportunities. Brett enabled TalkLP to finally debut our […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 28:28 — 26.1MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Amber and Dave sit down with ORC expert, John Matas, CFI, CFCI, Corporate Principal, Fraud and Profit Protection for Macy’s Inc./FDS National Bank to discuss another TalkLP TOP 5: “Top 5 ORC Concerns Post-COVID.” Any idea what’s coming next in this “new normal” for retail when it comes to ORC? John has some insights from his […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 24:48 — 15.9MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Amber and Dave launch our first episode in a new series called, “Real Solutions to Real Problems.” This industry is chock full of valuable solution providers that can help us solve real challenges. Take a listen to Kris Vece, Vice President of Client Relations for Protos! Kris talks about what’s going on in the guard […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (93.1MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Dave Thompson enters the hot seat to discuss the Top 5 Mistakes Interviewers make in our first episode of a new series called, “TalkLP’s Top 5.” Check this out to learn what you should or should not be doing…..hit us up at @LetsTalkLP to submit a “Top 5” topic! Disclaimer: We recorded this WAY before […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 20:45 — 13.3MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Amber and Dave chat with loss prevention executive, inventor, entrepreneur, and Shark Tank survivor! Check out this former Director of US Security for McDonald’s and current loss prevention solution provider of all types of unique items that solve problems!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 24:44 — 15.9MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Amber and Dave sit down with Steven Antoine, Chief Security Officer, Global Assets Protection for YUM! Brands to discuss his philosophies on handling the crisis. He answers the most important question: What’s Frogger got to do with it? Take a listen to Steven’s perspectives and have your twitter handle ready – he has lots of […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 24:21 — 15.6MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Amber and Dave talk to LP recruiting guru Chris O’Leary of Loss Prevention Recruiters, LLC about how to ensure your career health these days. How important is professional development right now? Which one should you be focused on? How terrible is the “in-car selfie” for your LinkedIn photo? Listen to find out! Thank you to […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 27:21 — 17.6MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More David Johnston, Senior Director of Loss Prevention and Corporate Security at Dunkin’ Brands, sits down for a chat with Amber and Dave to talk lessons in leadership during a crisis. Certainly fitting with the times we’re in — take a listen to see what you can learn.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 21:19 — 542.9MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP hosts take on the Super Bowl halftime show complaints, #MeToo, Travel tips in light of the Coronavirus and more….take a listen if you’re not easily offended. Hell, even if you are, it will be fun.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:33 — 19.0MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Amber and Dave talk shop with Tim Lapinski, CFI, LPC from Helzberg Diamonds. We cover Tim’s diverse background, his advice for creating an ROI for LP and the most annoying thing vendors do. Thank you to Protos for sponsoring this episode! #ProtosIsDaBomb Check it.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 25:51 — 16.6MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Decreasing shrink is never easy – especially when dealing with perishable waste. Take a listen to hear how Mike Lamb tackles the complexities of grocery and his advice for young LP professionals. Thank you to Gatekeeper Systems for sponsoring this episode!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 26:50 — 17.2MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More We are super stoked to welcome Jason Swanson from MOD Pizza to the podcast. Special thanks to Agilence for sponsoring today’s conversation. Jason teaches us about spreading the MODness and how LP skills translate from retail to restaurant, lickadee split!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:01 — 93.1MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More It’s another “What’s Trending” series – but this time, we actually ARE on video….and yes, at the worst angle and lighting ever, but hey, get over yourself. Take a listen to the unscripted side of LP – where you never know what will come up or what you’ll learn along the way. Be nice.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 26:23 — 16.9MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Amber and Dave get chatty with the VP of Asset Protection, Inventory Analytics and Compliance at 99 Cents Only Stores, Larry Carroll. Ever wonder what makes this guy tick? Check out this podcast to see how this uber-successful industry veteran gets. things. done.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (14.4MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Amber Bradley and Dave Thompson, CFI chat with body language expert Lisa Mitchell, CFI to discuss how body language in business and personal settings. Of course, the most important questions come up…like, “how do you know she’s into you?” (for all you singles out there – you’re welcome). Take a listen to this badass expert.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (13.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More In our NEW “What’s Trending” series Amber Bradley and Dave Thompson, CFI pretty much shoot the bull and see what comes up. This one is especially nuts because we actually think we’re on video….although we didn’t quite figure that out yet….Enjoy.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 28:12 — 25.8MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP hosts welcome Adrian Beck to talk about what he’s seen in the LP industry over the years and his newest research and retail trends. We also talk free research resources for loss prevention professionals (yes, even here in the US!).
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 26:42 — 24.5MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Have you heard about these state retail organizations? Any clue what they’re about – or why you should care? Take a listen to Shelby Dotson from the Florida Retail Federation to find out!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 36:24 — 33.3MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Amber interviews Dave about his recent appearance on Netflix and why he doesn’t have an IMDB rating yet? You never know where this conversation will go…false confessions, Netflix suggestions, and IF you should interview people you know, yep, we went there.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (21.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More Brett Ward – Divisional Vice President – Business Development & Client Relations at Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates takes a deep dive into this sensitive yet relevant subject with Amber and Kevin.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (23.4MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP.com’s third episode is an in depth conversation with Kathleen Smith, a well regarded senior leader in the LP / Asset Protection industry. Kathleen shares her experience in transitioning from law enforcement to Loss Prevention as well as some tips to those looking to increase their role and responsibility.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (23.9MB) | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More TalkLP.com’s second episode is a conversation with Dave Thompson, an interview and interrogation expert. Dave has been heavily involved in the national conversation regarding false confessions for the past few years. His expertise and perspective on the future of interviewing and interrogation is certainly interesting!