Badge Banter
Think security is all rules and regulations? Think again. Badge Banter with Lindsay Martin-Nez shakes things up with honest conversations about what’s next in security and ID badging. Hosted by the dynamic, passionate CEO of BadgePass, this podcast is equal parts insight, innovation, and industry talk—with a little fun mixed in. Follow along as Lindsay banters with thought leaders and innovators shaping the future of the security industry.
Episodes
44 episodes
From Plastic to Mobile: What’s Really Next for the Badge? With Chris Randall
In this episode of Badge Banter, Lindsay Martin-Nez sits down with Chris Randall from Elatec for a conversation that goes beyond credentials. They dive into how interoperability is shaping the next era of access control — from higher e...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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20:24
Making Security Simple: Marketing the Complex with Clarity with Lisa Sobek
This week on Badge Banter, Lindsay sits down with <...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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17:48
The Badge Effect: UX, Identity & the Next Chapter of Credentials with Lee Odess
In this episode of Badge Banter, Lindsay Martin-Nez and industry thought leader Lee Odess dive into the evolving world of identity management and access control. Together, they explore how badging serves as both a security tool an...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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30:57
Building a Culture of Success at PDK with Dallan Labrum
Culture, credentials, and the challenges of leading through growth; Lindsay and
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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25:01
Open Minds and Open Architecture with Jeremy Fromm
In this episode of Badge Banter, Lindsay Martin-Nez sits down with Jeremy Fromm, Brand Evangelist at Mercury Security. Together, they dig into what it really means to be a brand evangelist, why open architecture matters in access control,...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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24:17
Building Community in Access Control with Hillary Gallagher
In this episode, Lindsay Martin-Nez sits down with Hilary Gallagher for a conversation that’s equal parts real talk and industry insight. Together, they explore the power of community in the access control world, the challenges of balancing dem...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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26:17
Story First, Sale Second: Building Loyalty in Security with Jake Voll
In this episode of Badge Banter, Lindsay sits down with Jake Ball, CEO of SS&SI Dealer Network — and a standout voice in the security industry on LinkedIn.They discuss why story first, sale second
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23:32
Building Resilient Teams, Humanizing Security, and the Evolving Role of the ID Badge with Jon Harris
What do leadership, culture, and a life-saving badge story have in common? This episode.Lindsay Martin-Nez sits down with Jon Harris — Director of Technical Integrations at Mobile Pro Systems, founder of Apex Performance, and long...
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37:45
The Balance of Security and Community in Schools with Paul Timm
In this episode of Badge Banter, Lindsay Martin-Nez interviews Paul Timm, Director of Education Safety at Allegion, discussing the critical aspects of school safety and security. They explore common misconceptions, the importance of a layered a...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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20:25
Sales, Security & Staying Out of Your Comfort Zone with Angie Barnes
In this episode of Badge Banter, Lindsay Martin-Nez sits down with Angie Barnes, Chief Revenue Officer at Evolon, to talk all things security and sales. They dive into the industry's shift from reactive to proactive strategies, the ris...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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18:27
The Door Dork Diaries: Security, ID Badges & Social Media with Benji Bolick
In this episode of Badge Banter, Lindsay sits down with Benji Bolick—also known as the “Door Dork”—from ProdataKey (PDK) to talk all things access control, identity, and industry personality. They explore how Benji carved out his...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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24:15
Finding the Balance in the Next Era of Access Control with Rohin Parkar
In this episode of Badge Banter, Lindsay Martin-Nez chats with Rohin Parker, founder of Spintly, about how access control technology is changing — and where it’s headed next.From Bluetooth and QR codes to mobile credentials and physical...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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19:50
The Badge Effect: Connection, Culture & Credibility with Karim Hala
In this episode of Badge Banter, host Lindsay Martin-Nez speaks with Karim Hala from Entrust about the significance of photo ID badges in various contexts, including pop culture, community building, and global implementations. They discuss the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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19:28
Not Your Average Security Marketer with Vinny Peone
In this episode of Badge Banter, host Lindsay Martin-Nez speaks with Vinny Peone, Director of Marketing for Eastern Security Services and Intellitech Security Services. They discuss Vinny's journey in the security industry, the challenges of ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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25:35
The Importance of Recognition in Education with Shea Politte
In this episode of Badge Banter, host Lindsay Martin-Nez speaks with Shea Politte from The FOUND. Mission, an organization dedicated to meeting the basic needs of children in schools. They discuss the inspiration behind the mission, the importa...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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17:12
AI, Access and the Art of Security Marketing with Josh Bowman
In this episode of Badge Banter, host Lindsay Martin-Nez speaks with Josh Bowman from Bowman Vision Media about the marketing landscape in the security industry. They discuss the importance of authenticity in marketing, the buzzwords of AI and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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22:01
The Power of a Name in Security & The Future of ID Badging with Charlia Pence
Lindsay Martin-Nez is back with Charlia Pence from Diamond Business Services! They’re diving into why identification matters more than ever, the power of names in business and beyond, and where the security industry is headed.Charlia dr...
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21:16
Security Tech Trends & Truths with Aaron Williams
In this episode of Badge Banter, host Lindsay Martin-Nez speaks with Aaron Williams from HID about the evolving landscape of security technology. They discuss trends impacting the industry, including workforce demographics, device ubiquity, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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17:51
Beyond Security: How Personal Connections Keep Schools Safe with Jill Lemond
In this episode of Badge Banter, host Lindsay Martin-Nez speaks with Jill Lemond, Vice President of Education at Evolv Technology, about the critical importance of personal connections in schools, the challenges educators face, and the impact o...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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24:10
Badge Banter | Episode 24 with Tyler Smith
In this Badge Banter episode, Lindsay Martin-Nez chats with Tyler Smith, EVP of Sales and Marketing, about our late...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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8:06
Badge Banter | Episode 23 with Guy Grace
Check out the latest episode of Badge Banter with Lindsay! She sits down with Guy Grace from
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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15:23
Badge Banter | Episode 22 with Jake Brown
Ever wondered what goes into keeping your ID badge secure? Check out the latest episode of Badge Banter, where Lindsay chats with
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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10:05
Badge Banter | Episode 21 with Tyler Webb
🚀 This week on Badge Banter, Lindsay is joined by Tyler Webb, MBA from Allegion to break down the rise of mobile credentials in higher ed and beyond! 🎓Tyler’s journey from card offices to the cutting edge of mobile tech gives him a uniq...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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13:06