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 “feedback loop” and how that works to improve the team dynamic — especially when the team is spread all over the country.  Make sure you have a pen/paper (or iPad for those millennials out there) for this one.  Take note peeps!

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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” job — and guess what, we all have (or should have) those secret jobs within our jobs that would help you get to where you want to be in your career! (*must listen to find out…yep)

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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 to understanding how to NOT die on the wrong hill.

Nicole gives practical advice on the key principles of making change in a new organization including your first task: knowing who to ask what questions.  And how important quick wins are both to new executives in an organization and even you veterans out there trying to excel at your current company.  Oh yeah, solution providers — Nicole explains why she’s probably the most difficult person you’ve ever pitched, and she provides the EXACT outline of how a solution provider introductory pitch should go.

Listen today to learn why you should know your target when pitching any internal program, sales prospects or even your own personal connections!

You can check out Nicole’s LinkedIn profile here (and if you haven’t before you call her, that’s nuts).

This episode is sponsored by the Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association (RLPSA) who is holding its Annual Conference April 10 – 13 in downtown Denver.  Nicole is speaking on various panels within an agenda that is PACKED with value.  Check out the agenda and register here. 

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Did you know there are multiple ways to implement face matching in your operation?  How about using the tech within your LP team only?  To understand how your organization could utilize FaceFirst simply to decrease your investigation time, contact Dara Riordan, President & Chief Operating Officer at FaceFirst here.

This TalkLP podcast is sponsored by FaceFirst.  To learn more about FaceFirst’s offering, check them out here.

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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 each leader should have an example of failure and how to not take things so personal…AND what “take none of the credit, and all of the blame” actually means! Check it out from this industry veteran!

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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 cohesive planning and being prepared to “hit the highlights” for executive teams.   Defining and communicating the importance of the “why behind the what” makes Alaina a standout in her field.  Take a listen and you’ll see why.

Register today for the CLEAR conference in Orlando Nov. 7 – 10, 2022!  Visit the conference site here.

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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 to trust your team and understanding how to let go is extremely important to transcending your current role, Will explains.  Hear how this multi-talented executive influences his team and people around him for the betterment of the organization.  Oh yeah, he also flies planes too!

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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 maximize labor while understanding operational opportunities as they solve shrink challenges.

Ken also explains his mindset to successfully manage a large political structure to accomplish his goals for the betterment of Dollar General. Ken also explains the mantra he hires by, “Hire for will, teach the skill.”   Also in closing, Ken shares his advice for solution providers coming in to pitch Dollar General (hint: visit a store).

Thank you to Gatekeeper Systems for sponsoring this TalkLP podcast! Smart loss prevention professionals utilize technology to keep their employees and customers safe!  Gatekeeper Systems helps you apprehend your merchandise, not shoplifters.   Take a look at a true ROI case study here.

Learn more about Gatekeeper Systems here!

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About This Webinar

Hear from ORC experts from The Home Depot, Albertsons, and Kohl’s as they discuss what they’re seeing across the country, how they are tackling it and actionable advice to make real progress in the fight against organized retail crime. This ORC conversation sponsored by Genetec.

Hear from a panel of experts including:

• Nathan M. Bandaries, Corporate Organized Retail Crime Manager, Albertsons Companies
• Andy Leonard, Manager, Remote Operations & Investigations from Kohl’s
• Jamie Bourne, Corporate Manager, AP Investigations | Organized Retail Crime, The Home Depot

TalkLP Co-Host:
Scott Thomas, National Director – Signature Brands / Retail & Hospitality, Genetec Presenter

Your Host

Amber Bradley, founder of Calibration Group, LLC, is a brand-positioning expert with extensive experience across multiple business disciplines, including marketing and public relations.

Amber is the owner and host of TalkLP that provides valuable content to loss prevention and asset protection professionals through unscripted interviews about all different types of topics.

Amber also serves as Executive Director for the Restaurant Loss Prevention and Security Association (RLPSA), and is a contributing editor for the D&D Daily, a daily e-news outlet specializing in providing the most relevant news for retail loss prevention, safety, and security professionals.