…In Other News: Former CIA Agent John Franchi

TalkLP Host Amber Bradley kicks off a new series, “…In Other News,” as she interviews folks that might have nothing to do with loss prevention or asset protection — but have value to bring to this industry nonetheless!  Take former CIA agent John Franchi for instance.  This guy is a wealth of knowledge about what is going on in our country and across the world that will have significant impact on retail.

John will join Amber on this series to provide a ‘behind the scenes’ look at our government, international affairs, and global markets.  To learn more from John, subscribe to his weekly update by clicking here.  Stay tuned for more “…In Other News” with valuable guests including more convos with CIA Guy John Franchi!

More about John Franchi:

John Franchi is a former senior officer of the Central Intelligence Agency, retiring after 29 years of distinguished government service which included numerous high-level positions internationally and in Washington DC, as well as with the U.S. military and U.S. Department of State.

His assignments included tours throughout the Middle East and Africa, as well as extensive experience in Europe.  John is a fluent Arabist who has developed an expertise in geopolitical and transnational issues related to the Middle East, Islam, counterterrorism, counterintelligence and cyber issues.

Over the course of his career John gained extensive experience in all facets of intelligence and operations, to include interfacing with all elements of the U.S. and foreign governments, as well as the private sector.  As such, he maintains extensive and deep relationships throughout the private sector and U.S. government across the U.S. as well as in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and parts of South America and Asia.

He is currently the Director of Intelligence for Brosnan Risk Consultants in New York, a full-service security risk management, investigative, and intelligence firm.

He is a graduate of Holy Cross College (BA in history) and Harvard University (MA in Middle East Studies).  He is married and has three sons.

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The Proof is in the ROI, Here’s How to Create It

TalkLP host Amber Bradley chats with Gianna Davis, Asset Protection Director of National Investigations for Albertsons Companies about establishing an ROI for needed investments.  Return-on-Investment (ROI) is often a played term, but it’s use is not going away any time soon…..so, better understand it.  ROI analysis of technology is often a cumbersome process.  Gianna walks the audience through her successful ROI process — including what numbers she needs, how she gets her departmental partners on board, and how to obtain funding for mission-critical technology.

Topics Gianna addresses include:

  • To Pilot or not pilot?  What stores do you choose?  How do you compare them against each other?
  • Where is the money coming from?
  • Operational or Capital expense?

This podcast episode is sponsored by BOSCH – for more information click here. BOSCH is exhibiting at the RILA AP conference in Denver!  Visit their booth 828! 

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Totally Unfiltered with Former Police Chief Kristen Ziman

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 (or should) loss prevention professionals wield their power in the interview room?  Kristen discusses treating suspects with respect and dignity at the same time holding people accountable for their actions.  How, you ask?  Listen to this extremely vulnerable conversation about race, loss prevention ethics, human connection, and more as Amber and Kristen discuss her book and keynote speech premise.

Kristen is a Keynote Speaker at the Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association (RLPSA) Annual Conference in downtown Denver April 2 – 5.  For more information about attending RLPSA, click here.

To purchase Kristen’s book or to book her for a keynote address, click here.

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Amber & Gus Talk Legislation with NRF Experts

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.  Amber and Gus cover what retailers need to know about the INFORM Act, where it stands today and how they can help get it over the goal line!

For more information on how to take action, retailers should visit NRF’s website here.

To learn more about HSI’s Operation Boiling point, listen to Amber’s interview with HSI’s Deputy Assistant Director Raul Aguilar here.

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A Suite View: President & COO Talks LP

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 put give our audience a sneak peek in their thought process!

Thank you to Gatekeeper Systems for sponsoring this episode! Find out more about why Gatekeeper allows you to apprehend your merchandise, and not shoplifters by clicking here.

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