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 partnerships, and….a little bit of football!

For more information about STANLEY Security and its 2021 Industry Trends Report click here.

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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 unrest and the assets within our stores.  Check it out!

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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 from this thoughtful and strategic executive as he shares his wisdom — and a few laughs — with TalkLP.

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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 the loss prevention gave him a unique and valuable perspective for his current role as CEO.  Mike talks how to use your LP perspective to bring value to every organizational conversation and why you can tell a lot about a person by the way they play golf.

Thank you to NAVCO for sponsoring this episode and our stellar guest co-host Angie Barnes! Check out more information on what NAVCO provides and how they can help you solve your security challenges here!

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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 to provide real-life examples on how we can actually make real gains on this topic.

Join James, Steven and Amber for a continued in-depth conversation on perceived vs. actual inclusion, how to have a diversity debate and more by attending RLPSA’s Annual Conference “To Go” – a uniquely virtual event March 2 – 4.  Check out the agenda and register here.

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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 personal and meaty by today’s hosts truly diving into what it means to “surround yourself with good people.”  Isn’t that dangerous for your career?  What type of leaders effectively manage that strategy without getting passed over themselves?  C’mon, you know you’ve wondered that!  Take a listen and hit us up for your thoughts @LetsTalkLP on twitter.

You seem like someone that wants to be “in the know.”  Check out the TalkLPnews app – breaking loss prevention news headlines constantly updating throughou the day!  Click this link with your phone here.

Don’t forget to join our group @TalkLP on LinkedIn, too — we’re everywhere!

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When ringing in a new year, it’s always valuable to take a look back at where you have been!  We’ve talked to some fantastic loss prevention leaders (and some NBA Legends) this year on the TalkLP podcast. Take a look at our top 10 most popular podcasts of 2020!

Number 10: “Unapologetic Series: Staying Hungry” with Brett Ward, CFI, Vice President of Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates and Debbie Maples, Vice President Global Loss Prevention, Corporate Security & Facilities at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Number 9: “Preparing and Dealing with Crisis: What’s Frogger Got to do with it?” with Steven Antoine, Chief Security Officer, Global Assets Protection for YUM! Brands with guest co-host David Thompson, CFI, Vice President of Operations, Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates.

Number 8: “Unapologetic Series: What are you sick of?” with Brett Ward, CFI, Vice President of Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates.

Number 7: “Solve Your Own LP Groundhog Day” with David Lund, MBA, CFI, LPC, Vice President of Loss Prevention for Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Number 6: “Masks are hot these days. Can you still read behavior?” with behavior expert Lisa Mitchell and guest co-host David Thompson, CFI, Vice President of Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates.

Number 5: “A Suite View: President & COO Talks LP” with President & COO, Jason Kidd of 99 cents only stores and guest co-host Larry Carroll.

Number 4: “O” is for InnOvation: A convo with Bob O.” with SVP of Loss Prevention at Dollar Tree Stores – Family Dollar and guest co-host David Thompson, CFI, Vice President of Operations for Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates.

Number 3: “Passing the Torch” with Mike Lamb, former Vice President of Asset Protection for Kroger and Mark Stinde, current Vice President of Asset Protection.

Number 2: “Shrink is on the Lamb at Kroger” with Mike Lamb, Vice President of Asset Protection, Kroger and guest co-host David Thompson, CFI, VP of Operations at Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates.

Number 1: “TalkLP Top 5: Top 5 ORC Concerns Post-COVID” with John Matas, CFI, CFCI, Corporate Principle, Fraud and Profit Protection for Macy’s Inc./FDS National Bank and guest co-host David Thompson, CFI, VP of Operations at Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates.

These were the top 10 most popular by super narrow margin so check out the other value-packed podcasts here.  Don’t forget to download the TalkLPnews app for easy access to the podcasts and breaking loss prevention headlines constantly updating throughout the day!

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 to take in some valuable info…and some virtual hand sanitizer.

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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 means to add value to the industry — and quite frankly, how to accomplish an incredible career while maintaining humility and gratitude for the journey.  Check out two of the industry’s best right here.

Thank you to Gatekeeper Systems for sponsoring this podcast!  Pushout theft is increasing.  Visit PushoutTheft.com for pushout theft stats, whitepapers, news articles, and ROI analysis help.

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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 on how to make this work.  He also provides advice for what he looks for (and probably other VPs) in hiring. There’s something for everyone in this one guys….(and girls).

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