Big Access Podcast
The Big Access Podcast is all about access control and what ProdataKey (PDK) can provide in this industry. With new innovation and principles, we believe that the best type of access control is one that gives peace of mind, protecting life and property. Listen in as we discuss various topics on this type of business and industry and how you could get started! Not only that, but how you could also become a partner with PDK! Our main goal is to be able to provide people with the best information out there about access control while having fun doing it!
Access Control Trends with the Regional Sales Directors
The Big Access Podcast is back with a very special episode featuring ProdataKey’s Regional Sales Directors—Marshall Burton, Greg Hartzell, Mike Brimmer, Scott Nelson, and Paul deLaski. Listen in as Brach Bengtzen and the Regional Sales Directors discuss the biggest trends in access control right now.
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Access Control For Those Who Use It
Join Brach Bengtzen for a brand new episode of the Big Access Podcast! This month, he is joined by our very own PDK Product Team to discuss what goes on behind the scenes when designing new features, products, and integrations while also ensuring our products empower our partners to provide their customers with the absolute best in integrated cloud access control and security at every step. This is one you don’t want to miss!
Product Team Introductions:
Brad Baldwin: VP of ProductLoren Bryner: Director of Product Management for Hardware ProductsCouper Sorenson: Senior Software Product ManagerSkyler Cr...Resideo Intgration
We’re back with a brand new episode of the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, Brach Bengtzen talks with Tanner Bengtzen and Skyler Crestani about PDK’s newest integration: Resideo!
Our integration with Resideo Total Connect allows users to disarm alarm panels through PDK, using a physical or mobile credential. Not only that—it easily syncs select People created in PDK.io to the Total Connect 2.0 User database.
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ProConnect Roadshow
Welcome to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, Brach Bengtzen, Cole Nebeker, Dallan Labrum, and Tanner Bengtzen chat about PDK’s unique series of partner appreciation events: the ProConnect Roadshow.
The ProConnect Roadshow brings together integrators, distributors, and top manufacturers from all across the country for top-class networking and educational activities.
The Big Access Podcast is an informative podcast created by PDK to make sure that you have up to date information on all things PDK and access control. With monthly episodes, you’ll never miss out on important updates and inform...
BadgePass
We’re excited to share a brand new episode of the Big Access Podcast featuring a special guest: Lindsay Martin-Nez, CEO of BadgePass!
In this episode, Brach Bengtzen, Dallan Labrum, Tanner Bengtzen, and Lindsay Martin-Nez talk about BadgeHub, a flexible photo ID issuance software, and how it works with PDK to elevate security in any space.
How many times can four people say sasquatch in one podcast episode? Does Dallan know how to read? Listen to find out!
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Billing Dashboard
In this episode of the Big Access Podcast, Brach Bengtzen is joined by Skyler Crestani and Dallan R. Labrum–ProdataKey’s Integrations Product Manager and Executive Vice President of Sales–to talk about PDK’s new billing dashboard and the integrations team.
The Big Access Podcast is an informative podcast created by PDK to make sure that you have up to date information on all things PDK and access control. With monthly episodes, you’ll never miss out on important updates and information from ProdataKey.
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Industry Pages
In this episode of the Big Access Podcast, Brach Bengtzen is joined by Tyler Coley and Maren Smith–ProdataKey’s SEO Specialist and Written Content Manager–to talk about how PDK creates resources that help partners understand how ProdataKey works across different industries.
From education to retail, multifamily residential, healthcare, and more, PDK is ready to secure any space. Explore prodatakey.com/industry to learn more!
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PDK Access App
We’re back with another episode of the Big Access Podcast! Listen in as Brach Bengtzen, Dallan Labrum, and Brad Baldwin talk all about the latest release from ProdataKey: the brand-new PDK Access app!
With the release of this new app, PDK is thrilled to be showcasing a continuing dedication to creating the best possible solutions for all partners and end-users.
The Big Access Podcast is an informative podcast created by PDK to make sure that you have up-to-date information on all things PDK and access control. With monthly episodes, you’ll never miss out on i...
Selling Access Control
Welcome to a brand new episode of the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, Brach Bengtzen is joined by Tanner Bengtzen and Dallan Labrum to discuss the exciting topic of selling access control.
How does PDK address the needs of our partners? Is Dallan as strong as a silverback gorilla? Listen to find out!
The Big Access Podcast is an informative podcast created by PDK to make sure that you have up-to-date information on all things PDK and access control. With bi-weekly episodes, you’ll never miss out on important updates and information from ProdataKey.
...Vertical Integrations
Welcome to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! This episode is all about PDK’s awesome integration partners. To discuss PDK’s integrations, Brach was joined by partners from Singlewire, Vivotek, and OpenEye.
The Big Access Podcast is an informative podcast created by PDK to make sure that you have up-to-date information on all things PDK and access control. With bi-weekly episodes, you’ll never miss out on important updates and information from ProdataKey.
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Zapier Integration
Welcome to Episode 109 of the Big Access Podcast! Today, we’re talking all about our exciting new integration with Zapier. Listen in as Brach Bengtzen, Evan Orme, Brad Baldwin, and Skyler Crestani explore all that you can achieve with PDK and Zapier!
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Integrated Experience
We’re back with another episode of the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, the focus is on the integrated experience. To explore this topic, Brach talked to Steve Bardocz of Savance and John Spuhler of SymLiv–two awesome integration partners of PDK.
This episode was filmed at ISC West 2025, where we were able to showcase upcoming products and meet lots of current and future PDK partners.
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Empowering Dealers
Welcome back to the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, PDK’s Marketing Team is talking about how ProdataKey’s partner fanaticism translates into content that informs and entertains all of our partners.
Listen in as Brach Bengtzen, Cole Nebeker, Tyler Coley, Maren Smith, Libby Peterson, Hailey Barfuss, and Keith Shepro share their expertise on creating content to empower dealers and help their businesses succeed.
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UI Updates with the Product Team
It’s time for another episode of the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, Brach is joined by members of PDK’s Product Team, Brad Baldwin and Couper Sorenson, to talk all about the newest update to PDK.io. PDK.io is ProdataKey’s award-winning access control management software–and with the update we released earlier this month, it just got even better.
What’s new in PDK.io? How does ProdataKey constantly improve the user experience? What’s Brach’s favorite kind of fitness? Listen to the episode to find out!
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A Sneak Peak with the PDK Executive Team
Welcome to a very special episode of the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, Brach is joined by members of PDK’s Executive Team: Evan Orme, Dallan Labrum, Evan Tree, and Brad Baldwin. Together, they share an exciting sneak peek at some of the powerful new products and updates that PDK is about to launch!
The Big Access Podcast is an informative podcast created by PDK to make sure that you have up-to-date information on all things PDK and access control. With bi-weekly episodes, you’ll never miss out on important updates and information from ProdataKey.
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Inside Sales Check-In
Welcome back to the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, we’re wrapping up our yearly sales check-ins by talking to the Inside Sales team. Listen in as Brach chats with Azure Fike, Eddy Bucan, Sasha Voskoboynikova, Dylan Sharp, and Sean Blaisdell about all things access control.
What are the biggest access control trends in different parts of the country? Will this be Eddy’s first AND last appearance on the podcast? Listen to find out!
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Eastern Sales Check-In
Welcome to the latest episode of the Big Access Podcast, where Brach is joined by the Northeast and Southeast Sales Teams! With expertise from Scott Nelson, Hal Henderson, Paul deLaski, JR Andrews, and Dallan Labrum, this episode dives into the biggest access control trends throughout the Eastern United States.
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Western Sales Check-In
Welcome to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! Recorded during ProdataKey’s 2025 Sales Summit, Brach was able to sit down with the entire Western Sales team to talk about what’s hot in access control in different areas of the United States.
What verticals are installing PDK the most? What are the most sought-after integrations right now? Is PDK sasquatch-proof? Listen in as Marshall Burton, Greg Hartzell, Benji Bolick (The Door Dork), Mike Brimmer, and Carlos Romo share their expertise about the world of access control.
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How Scalability Simplifies Access Control
Welcome to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! Scalability is the topic of the day here at ProdataKey. Listen in as Brach chats with Cole Nebeker, Sean Blaisdell, and Dallan Labrum all about the many ways that PDK makes growing your access system easy.
“Scalability is the ability to go from one door to as many doors as you need, to go from one site to as many sites as you need, as easily as possible for the end-user.” - Dallan.
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Golden Credential Awards
Welcome to the ONE HUNDRETH episode of the Big Access Podcast! 🎉
In this special episode, we’re looking back at the show so far and recognizing some of our greatest moments. Who will receive the Golden Credential for categories like best prank, most viewed, the rizzler, most unpredictable, and more? Watch to find out!
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GeoKey Integration
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Simplifying Access Configuration
Welcome to a brand new episode of the Big Access Podcast, where the topic of the day of simplifying access configuration. In this episode, Brach is joined by Jeromy Stokes, Sean Blaisdall, and Bradley Taylor to discuss how the ProdataKey app can completely transform your configuration process.
What can you do with the ProdataKey app? Why is PDK’s mobile-first approach to access control important? How many times can adult men say the word ‘skibidi’ in one podcast? Listen to find out!
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PDK and Integrations
Welcome to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, Brach is joined by four incredible members of the ProdataKey team: Dallan Labrum, David Jones, Brad Baldwin, and Benji Bolick. Together, they talk all about how ProdataKey utilizes integrations to create the best access control solutions possible.
How does PDK create integrations? Why do integrations create the best access control experience? Does Bigfoot celebrate Thanksgiving? Listen to find out!
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System Surveyor
Welcome to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, Brach is joined by Tradd Kendrick from System Surveyor as they sit down for a conversation during the latest ProConnect Roadshow event.
System Surveyor is a powerful system design tool that provides a mobile-first approach to site walkthroughs and design. Using System Surveyor, PDK partners can increase efficiency, flexibility, and on-the-go management when creating an access control system.
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Active Directory
Welcome to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! Today, Brach is joined by ProdataKey’s Integrations Team Lead, David Jones, to talk about PDK’s integration with Microsoft Entra ID, formerly the Azure Active Directory.
Entra ID is a widely-used identity and access management solution that helps organizations to consolidate identity services into a single provider. Integrating this directory into your PDK.io 2.0 system allows you to seamlessly bring together the management of logical access and physical access.
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Access Automation
Welcome back to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, Brach is joined by Cody Crossland from Blackwire Designs to have a conversation about automations. As a ProdataKey integration partner, Blackwire Designs offers the Control4 driver, a tool used to integrate a variety of innovative automations into a PDK access control system.
Blackwire Designs is a national wholesale distributor based out of Phoenix, Arizona. As a company started by former integrators, Blackwire knows what it takes to make the distribution experience better.
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Sensors
Welcome to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! This week, Brach is joined by two members of the PDK team, Jeromy Stokes and Dallan Labrum, to talk all about sensors!
By integrating devices such as door position, motion, vapor, noise detection, or glass break sensors into your ProdataKey access control system, you can stay up-to-date with everything that is happening in your space.
Did you know that nearly 40% of the functionality of a high-quality access control system depends on one type of sensor? Listen to the episode to find o...
Access and Integrated Intercoms
In this week’s episode, Brach was joined by a familiar face for the Big Access Podcast: MyDoorView’s co-founder, Jeff Santeramo. Sitting down for a conversation at the Phoenix ProConnect event, they talked all about the uses and benefits of video intercom systems.
Video intercoms are a two-way communication device allowing visitors to be screened before they can enter a space. With video intercom capabilities, you have the ability to see the visitor requesting entry and speak to them without physically meeting them at the door.
Access and Integrated Video
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How Support Helps Customers
Welcome back to another amazing episode of The Big Access Podcast, thanks for following along! In this episode, Brach was joined by Cole Nebeker (Training and Events Manager), Jeromy Stokes (Tech Support Manager), Dallan Labrum (Exec VP of Sales), and Tim Baker (Director of Operations) to talk all about ProdataKey’s unique approaches to tech support!
ProdataKey offers a variety of tech support resources to ensure that our partners have the tools they need to install and service PDK systems with confidence. Here are 5 types of support PDK provides: PDK Certification Cou...
Site Design & Assistance
Welcome back to another excellent episode of The Big Access Podcast, thanks for tuning in! This week Brach was joined by members of the PDK sales team, Dallan Labrum, Tanner Bengtzen, and Sean Blaisdell to talk all about system design!
PDK is all about supporting partner success. Part of that is by providing partners with the tools and resources they need to deliver the best solutions to their end-users. In this episode, the team talks about how PDK helps partners with system design through the distribution channel, informational materials, tech support, a...
How PDK's Partner Program Expand Offerings
Welcome back to another fantastic episode of The Big Access Podcast, thanks for tuning in! This week Brach was joined by PDK Regional Sales Director, Marshall Burton and Jared from Brownies Lock and Security, to talk all about the ProdataKey partner program!
Initially, Brownies Lock was focused primarily on locksmithing, but over the last few years the company has seriously expanded its access control installations. The owner, Jared, saw this growing demand for cloud-based access control and capitalized on the opportunity to grow their business.
Flexible Modular Hardware
Welcome back to another fantastic episode of The Big Access Podcast, thanks for tuning in! In this episode, Brach was joined by Dallan, Marshall, and Benji Bolick aka The Door Dork! Exciting news… Benji just joined the ProdataKey outside sales team and will be covering the PNW Region!
In this episode, we talk all about PDK’s diverse hardware options, backwards/forwards compatibility, easy installation, and more that all make PDK systems incredibly flexible and scalable. PDK systems are future-proofed, enabling integrators to grow systems cost-effectively as customers’ needs evolve.
Custom Integrations & API
Welcome back to another awesome episode of The Big Access Podcast. In this week’s episode, Brach was joined by members of PDK’s Integrations Team, Billy and TJ, to talk all about the Open API, integrations, and PDK’s overall approach to connecting with 3rd-party platforms! If you’re into software, get ready to nerd out!
PDK takes on a unique approach when it comes to building unified end-to-end security solutions. Instead of building multiple solutions like access control, video cameras, intercoms, etc., PDK has one focus- access control. The idea behi...
How RMR has Changed Security.
Welcome back to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! This week, Brach and Marshall were joined by Daren Egan, Sales Manager at Peak Alarm! Peak Alarm is one of the Mountain West region’s most prominent integrators, SDM’s 2023 Dealer of the Year, and one of PDK’s strongest partners.
In this episode, they talk about the rise of Peak Alarm, recurring revenue streams, the companies’ marketing approaches, why Peak Alarm chooses to partner with ProdataKey, and more.
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Warehouse/Manufacturing Installations
Welcome back to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! This week, we were joined by John Taschetta from Structured WNY to talk about why PDK is an excellent fit for warehouses and manufacturing facilities!
Warehouse and manufacturing spaces usually have wide open spaces, steel construction, high ceilings, and exterior spaces that need security— which can make installing access control a little complicated. ProdataKey can help integrators save labor, cabling, and equipment rental costs with its flexible WiMAC controller options.
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Senior Care
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Storage Installations
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Access Control for Restaurants
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Enterprise Installations
We know this is a hot topic… access control for enterprise installations. Jose Saavedra, System Integration Designer/Engineer at Bravas, joins the Big Access Podcast to break it down and debunk some of the myths out there.
Bravas shares their insight with their experience working with a variety of security projects and end-user applications. Brach and Jose discuss what exactly enterprise means, how to go about installations, bid out projects, and ultimately, what makes these types of applications stand out.
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