Elevator Careers

By Matt Allred

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Elevator Careers is a podcast dedicated to the people who spend their lives and careers working in the vertical transportation industry. It is produced for the benefit of both elevator companies who are looking to hire great talent and for those who want to continue to grow professionally within the industry. This is an opportunity to create a dialogue with all of these stakeholders, learning from them and hearing the gems they have gleaned in their professions. The "Elevator Careers" podcast” is an opportunity to pay it forward" by sharing knowledge learned in the business and in the trade and helping others who are on similar journeys.

Episode Date
The Pain of the General Contractor: LIVE BROADCAST with Jeremy Avraham
May 05, 2026
Experiences as President of an Elevator Industry Supplier | Blake Pilgrim
Apr 27, 2026
Growing in the Elevator Business by Utilizing Lean Startup Principles | Lisa Diaz
Apr 20, 2026
Negotiating Functional Elevator Design for NYC Skyscrapers | Rick Sayah
Apr 14, 2026
Navigating New York's Elevator Consulting Landscape | Matthew Montesano
Apr 06, 2026
Difficult Leadership Lessons as an Elevator Company VP | Jeff Pugh
Mar 31, 2026
What Does it Take to be an Elevator Constructor? | Ryan Schuett
Mar 23, 2026
Interviews with Four Elevator Consultants
Mar 17, 2026
Elevator Mechanic to Addiction Recovery Advocate | Stephen Hook's Story of Resilience
Mar 09, 2026
Having a Service Mindset: A Former Property Manager’s Perspective in the Elevator Industry | Erin Fabian
Feb 23, 2026
LiftComm's EAV Elevator Phone: High-End Safety and Accessibility
Feb 17, 2026
How an Artist’s Mindset Transformed a Small Elevator Business | Anya Codack
Feb 09, 2026
More Than Fixtures: The Mission Behind PTL Equipment
Feb 03, 2026
From Woodworking to Elevators | Gerry Adams
Jan 26, 2026
From Pre-Sale to Installation: Customized Freight Options with Express Elevators & Lifts
Jan 20, 2026
Building Elevator Connections: The Value of NAEC Membership | Amy DiPaolo
Jan 12, 2026
Nationwide Lifts: A Business Opportunity Built for Elevator Technicians
Jan 06, 2026
Turning ADHD Into a Strength in the Elevator Industry | Paula Neal
Dec 29, 2025
How a Former Teacher Found Success in the Elevator Industry | Sarah Trujillo
Dec 15, 2025
From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Women in the Elevator Workforce
Dec 09, 2025
Building Trust in Business Partnerships | Travis Hall
Dec 01, 2025
Elevator Innovations with Ziehl-Abegg: Elastomeric-Coated Ropes
Nov 25, 2025
Creating Pathways for New Talent in the Elevator Industry: Panel Discussion with Loannie Reyes, Veronica Querales, and Bill McGrath
Nov 17, 2025
Built From the Ground Up: Lessons from Elevator Industry Entrepreneurs
Nov 11, 2025
The Elevator Careers Podcast Journey | Matt Allred
Nov 03, 2025
Insuramax: Your Safety Net in the Elevator Industry
Oct 28, 2025
The Future of Elevators - Technology and Trends | Don Gelestino
Oct 20, 2025
Live Interviews from the National Association of Elevator Contractors Expo 2025
Oct 13, 2025
Be Humble and Teachable in the Elevator Trade | Jordan Ryan
Oct 06, 2025
Standing Ovation for Superman: An Elevator Mechanic's Journey | Lawrence Wolf
Sep 22, 2025
Elevator Trade: A World of Opportunity | Warren Tweer
Sep 08, 2025
Cloud Monitoring: Smarter Elevator Maintenance
Sep 02, 2025
The World Is Your Oyster in the Elevator Trade | Ryan Jones
Aug 25, 2025
Access and Quality: Solutions Providers, with Rick Milefchik
Aug 19, 2025
Waking Up With Purpose in the Elevator Trade | Ken Hickey
Aug 11, 2025
Introducing "Bolt" by ElevatorZip, with Brad Hoersten
Aug 05, 2025
Thriving in the Rapidly Changing Elevator Industry | Anthony Marchese
Jul 28, 2025
Veteran Elevator Mechanic with over Two Decades of Experience | Andrew Glauser
Jul 14, 2025
Veteran Elevator Mechanic Talks Michael Jordan, Trump Tower, & 46 Years in the Trade | Jim Lembesis
Jun 30, 2025
Breaking Barriers: A Woman's Journey in Elevator Construction | Shannon Drezek
Jun 16, 2025
The People Skills that Make or Break an Elevator Company | Tom Esch, Part 2
Jun 02, 2025
Transforming Elevator Workplaces Through Genuine Care and Gentle Leadership | Tom Esch, Part 1
May 19, 2025
Building a Lifetime Career in the Elevator Trade | Will Fleischer
May 05, 2025
Encoders in the Elevator Trade | Jared Stearns
Apr 21, 2025
HydraSafe Brake Preventing Elevator Failures | Kevin Cunningham, Part 2
Apr 07, 2025
Safety Innovation in the Elevator Industry | Kevin Cunningham, Part 1
Mar 24, 2025
Education is Key to Elevator Safety | David Smarte
Mar 10, 2025
Elevator Safety Absolutes that Save Lives | Ray Downs
Feb 24, 2025
Working with Phoenix Modular Elevator | Chuck Tyler, Part 2
Feb 10, 2025
From Elevator Field Tech to Director | Chuck Tyler, Part 1
Jan 27, 2025
Air Force Recruiter to the Elevator Industry: Finding Purpose in Civilian Life | Josh Gray
Jan 13, 2025
Elevator Compliance with NYC Department of Buildings Codes | Gary Mosleh
Dec 30, 2024
How IoT is Transforming Elevator Maintenance: Good Service and Maintaining Margins | Chris Short
Dec 16, 2024
Having an Impact as an Elevator Consultant | Steve Broom
Dec 02, 2024
Navigating the 2019 ASME Elevator Code | Evan Rahey
Nov 18, 2024
38 Years in the Elevator Industry, From Australia to the US | Jason Armistead
Nov 04, 2024
Modernization, Sales & the Elevator Industry Community | Aaron Bailey
Oct 21, 2024
Worldwide Opportunities: A 30+ Year Journey in the Elevator Industry | Richie Lobert
Oct 07, 2024
From Military to Elevator COO: Leadership, Hiring, and Managing Chaos | Steve Phillips
Sep 23, 2024
Air Force Values in Elevator Industry Leadership | Chris Miller
Sep 09, 2024
The Elevator Industry Needs Inspectors: Interview with the Director of NAESA | Emerald Kuhns
Aug 26, 2024
From Navy Fighter Pilot to the Elevator Industry: "Make Sure Your Voice is Heard" | Erin Scott
Aug 12, 2024
From Hospitality to Elevators: The Impact of Elevator Interiors | Nathan Hall
Jul 29, 2024
44 Years in the Elevator Industry: Career Advice from VDA's Senior VP | Mike Loeffler
Jul 15, 2024
Building an Elevator Company from Scratch: Acquisitions & Growth | Jeremy Metzger, Part 2
Jul 01, 2024
From Sales Rep to CEO: Building Axxiom Elevator | Jeremy Metzger, Part 1
Jun 17, 2024
Elevator Company Leadership: "Make Time to Get Into the Field" | Corinne Nawrocki
Jun 03, 2024
Career Journey and The Power of Networking in the Elevator Industry | Ed Rivera
May 20, 2024
Leadership Lessons from an Elevator Company President | Chris Gutkes
May 06, 2024
The Future of Elevator Service & Consulting | Michael Caputa, Part 2
Apr 22, 2024
Customer Service & Leadership in the Elevator Industry | Michael Caputa, Part 1
Apr 08, 2024
Inside Elevator Consulting & Sales | Mike Balsamo
Mar 25, 2024
Lessons from Founding an Elevator Business | Ed Stachowiak, Part 2
Mar 11, 2024
Personal Growth as an Elevator Industry Professional | Ed Stachowiak, Part 1
Feb 27, 2024
Growing and Competing as an Independent Elevator Business | Kendra Glenn
Feb 12, 2024
Elevator Industry Leadership: Trust Your People | Mike Frangias
Jan 29, 2024
Building a Career in the Elevator Industry with Global Experience | Tom McMahan
Jan 15, 2024
30 Years of Elevator Industry Experience and Elevator Sill Innovation | Scott Akin
Jan 02, 2024
Fifth-Generation Family Elevator Business | Sammy Kolker on Leadership and Creativity
Dec 19, 2023
From Elevator Mechanic to Company Founder: Innovation, Leadership & Entrepreneurship | Sean Madden
Dec 04, 2023
Elevator Inspections, Training & Safety: Lessons from a 30-Year Industry Veteran | Chris Strawn
Nov 20, 2023
Elevator Safety Everyone Should Know: The EESF's Mission | Amber Catlin-Kolodziej Interview
Nov 06, 2023
Fixing America’s Broken Elevators: A Public-Private Modernization Partnership | Scott Drummond
Oct 23, 2023
33 Years in the Elevator Industry: Become a Student of the Game | Bill Appelbaum
Oct 09, 2023
Bringing Nonprofit Experience to the National Association of Elevator Contractors | Rena Cozart
Sep 25, 2023
From Union Elevator Apprentice to SkyTech Elevator Co-Owner | Chris Pearce Interview
Sep 11, 2023
Running an Elevator Door Manufacturing Business: Treat Your Customers Like Family | JT Peelle
Aug 28, 2023
70 Years of Elevator World Magazine | CEO T. Bruce MacKinnon on the Elevator Industry’s History
Aug 15, 2023
From US Navy Weapons Elevator Tech to 23-Year Elevator Mechanic | Bob Sinram’s Career Story
Jul 31, 2023
92 Years Old and Still Working: A Lifetime in the Elevator Industry | Jim Comley
Jul 17, 2023
Learn the Business! Building a Career in the Elevator Industry | Ray Miller
Jul 03, 2023
Elevator Industry Talent from Outside the Trade | Josh Miller
Jun 19, 2023
"It Feels Good Keeping People Safe": Addressing Elevator Hoistway Safety Issues | Darrin Porch
Jun 05, 2023
Elevator Industry Growth, Risk, & Relationships: Your Name is All You Have | Matt Jackson
May 22, 2023
From Warehouse Clerk to Global VP of Sales: 30 Years in the Elevator Industry | Cornelius Walls
May 08, 2023
Inside the Elevator Museum: Preserving 150 Years of Elevator Industry History | Steve Comley
May 04, 2023
From Apprentice to Program Manager: 37 Years in the Elevator Industry | Mitch Nici
Apr 26, 2023
Inside the Elevator Museum: Preserving 150 Years of Elevator Industry History | Steve Comley
Apr 10, 2023
From Elevator Mechanic to Elevator Consultant | Nick Montesano
Mar 27, 2023
Starting a Career in the Elevator Industry: Training & Commiting to Your Education | Evan Petrower
Mar 13, 2023
Be Patient, Be Consistent, Be Disciplined: Interviewing Orlando Elevator's President | Chris Rivera
Feb 28, 2023
With Hard Work, the Ceiling is Limitless in the Elevator Trade | Victor Rosario
Feb 13, 2023
41 Years of Enjoying Work the Elevator Trade: Learn from Others and Continue to Grow | Steve Ryan
Jan 30, 2023
Planning and Making Intentional Decisions in the Elevator Trade | John Mezzo
Jan 16, 2023
"You Spend Too Much Time at Work to Not Like What You're Doing": An Elevator Journey | Jay Arntzen
Jan 02, 2023
Elevator Industry Success through Education and Hard Work: A Leadership Career | Bobby Schaeffer
Dec 19, 2022
Hard Work, Accountability, and Passion for the Elevator Trade | Eric Burket
Dec 05, 2022
Working in the Elevator Trade since 1981 | Rick Milefchik
Nov 21, 2022
Elevator Sales: The Customer Experience | Jeff Smith
Nov 07, 2022
Over 56 Years in the Elevator Industry and Still Loving the Work | Joel Frohlinger
Oct 24, 2022
Interviewing the President of Atlantic Elevators | Joey Austin
Oct 10, 2022
The "Elevator Chick": Interviewing the CEO of Authentic Elevator Services | Loannie Reyes
Sep 26, 2022
A Career in the Elevator Industry | Amy DiPaolo
Sep 12, 2022
Safety, Honesty and Tenacity in the Elevator Industry | John Koshak
Aug 29, 2022
Elevator Entrepreneur: To Succeed, You Have to be Willing to Fail! | Nick Gretsuk
Aug 15, 2022
Learn All You Can and Get Involved in the Elevator Trade | Joe McAnulty
Aug 01, 2022
Founding Resolute Elevator: Hire Smart People and Let Them Shine! | Jonathan Fox
Jul 18, 2022
The Elevator Learning Center | Bobby Schaeffer
Jul 04, 2022
Working as an Advisor For Independent Elevator Companies | Dominik Sachsenheimer
Jun 20, 2022
Advice from 31 Years in the Elevator Trade | Troy Tilleraas
Jun 06, 2022
Continuous Learning and Improvement in the Elevator Business | Joe Bach
May 23, 2022
Be Eager to Learn and Eager to Teach in the Elevator Trade | Fernando Mejia
May 09, 2022
Tom Slattery: Retired Mechanic with 41 Years in the Elevator Trade
Apr 25, 2022
To Succeed in Business, You Need Other People | Chris Gutkes
Apr 11, 2022
So Many Opportunities to Explore in Elevators | Alan Greenwell
Mar 28, 2022
The Sky Is The Limit In The Elevator Trade! | Cory Hussey
Mar 14, 2022
Build Elevators, Build Escalators, but above all, Build Each Other | Ed Rivera
Feb 28, 2022
Jeff Hanson: Stay True To Your Values
Feb 14, 2022
Building Champion Elevator: Leadership in the Elevator Trade | Don Gelestino
Feb 02, 2022