The Elevator Careers Podcast
By Matt Allred
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The Elevator Careers Podcast, hosted by Matt Allred, contains discussions with professionals across the elevator industry about the challenges, innovations, opportunities, and experiences shaping the trade today.
Our goal is to share lessons and insights from all areas of the trade, from apprentices in the field to industry leaders and business owners. By sharing these experiences, we hope to educate others on similar journeys, preserve valuable industry knowledge, and connect the elevator community one conversation at a time.
| Episode | Date |
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Why Elevator Technician Turnover is Hurting Customers—and What Can Help | Bernard Lee
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Aug 31, 2026 |
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How Elevators Built the Modern World | Lee Gray
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Aug 24, 2026 |
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Elevators, Codes, and Consequences: Lessons from 55 Years in the Industry | Lee Rigby
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Aug 17, 2026 |
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Elevator Traveling Cables: Innovation, Codes, and Reaching New Heights | Dillard Green
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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From Mechanic to Business Owner: Residential Elevator Franchising
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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Preparing Your Elevator Business for a Successful Exit | Jessica Hellman
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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Elevator Expertise & AI: Preserving the Past While Building the Future | Carlos Escobar
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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The Voice of the Elevator: Smart Maintenance & Connected Buildings | Robert Schram
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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Building the Next Generation of Elevator Professionals (ABC Apprentice Program): LIVE BROADCAST
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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Reflecting on 46 Years in the Elevator Industry | Michael Ryan
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Leadership, AI, and Modernization in the Elevator Industry | Ricky Williams
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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Establishing Elevator Safety: Habits, Risks & Responsibility | Mike Luraschi
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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40 Years in Elevators: Lessons from an Industry Veteran | Mark Boelhouwer
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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What Building Owners Get Wrong About Elevators… That May Cost Millions: LIVE BROADCAST
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Elevator Industry Education and Collaboration | Michael Carter
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May 25, 2026 |
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Custom Cab Interiors: A Niche in the Elevator Industry | Jared Giblin
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May 18, 2026 |
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The Power of Mentorship and Relationships in the Elevator Business | Kris Garcia
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May 11, 2026 |
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The Pain of the General Contractor: LIVE BROADCAST with Jeremy Avraham
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May 05, 2026 |
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Experiences as President of an Elevator Industry Supplier | Blake Pilgrim
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Growing in the Elevator Business by Utilizing Lean Startup Principles | Lisa Diaz
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Negotiating Functional Elevator Design for NYC Skyscrapers | Rick Sayah
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Navigating New York's Elevator Consulting Landscape | Matthew Montesano
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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Difficult Leadership Lessons as an Elevator Company VP | Jeff Pugh
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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What Does it Take to be an Elevator Constructor? | Ryan Schuett
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Interviews with Four Elevator Consultants
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Elevator Mechanic to Addiction Recovery Advocate | Stephen Hook's Story of Resilience
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Having a Service Mindset: A Former Property Manager’s Perspective in the Elevator Industry | Erin Fabian
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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LiftComm's EAV Elevator Phone: High-End Safety and Accessibility
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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How an Artist’s Mindset Transformed a Small Elevator Business | Anya Codack
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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More Than Fixtures: The Mission Behind PTL Equipment
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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From Woodworking to Elevators | Gerry Adams
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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From Pre-Sale to Installation: Customized Freight Options with Express Elevators & Lifts
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Building Elevator Connections: The Value of NAEC Membership | Amy DiPaolo
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Nationwide Lifts: A Business Opportunity Built for Elevator Technicians
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Turning ADHD Into a Strength in the Elevator Industry | Paula Neal
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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How a Former Teacher Found Success in the Elevator Industry | Sarah Trujillo
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Women in the Elevator Workforce
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Building Trust in Business Partnerships | Travis Hall
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Elevator Innovations with Ziehl-Abegg: Elastomeric-Coated Ropes
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Creating Pathways for New Talent in the Elevator Industry: Panel Discussion with Loannie Reyes, Veronica Querales, and Bill McGrath
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Built From the Ground Up: Lessons from Elevator Industry Entrepreneurs
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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The Elevator Careers Podcast Journey | Matt Allred
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Insuramax: Your Safety Net in the Elevator Industry
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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The Future of Elevators - Technology and Trends | Don Gelestino
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Live Interviews from the National Association of Elevator Contractors Expo 2025
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Be Humble and Teachable in the Elevator Trade | Jordan Ryan
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Standing Ovation for Superman: An Elevator Mechanic's Journey | Lawrence Wolf
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Elevator Trade: A World of Opportunity | Warren Tweer
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Cloud Monitoring: Smarter Elevator Maintenance
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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The World Is Your Oyster in the Elevator Trade | Ryan Jones
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Access and Quality: Solutions Providers, with Rick Milefchik
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Waking Up With Purpose in the Elevator Trade | Ken Hickey
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Introducing "Bolt" by ElevatorZip, with Brad Hoersten
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Thriving in the Rapidly Changing Elevator Industry | Anthony Marchese
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Veteran Elevator Mechanic with over Two Decades of Experience | Andrew Glauser
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Veteran Elevator Mechanic Talks Michael Jordan, Trump Tower, & 46 Years in the Trade | Jim Lembesis
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Breaking Barriers: A Woman's Journey in Elevator Construction | Shannon Drezek
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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The People Skills that Make or Break an Elevator Company | Tom Esch, Part 2
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Transforming Elevator Workplaces Through Genuine Care and Gentle Leadership | Tom Esch, Part 1
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May 19, 2025 |
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Building a Lifetime Career in the Elevator Trade | Will Fleischer
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May 05, 2025 |
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Encoders in the Elevator Trade | Jared Stearns
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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HydraSafe Brake Preventing Elevator Failures | Kevin Cunningham, Part 2
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Safety Innovation in the Elevator Industry | Kevin Cunningham, Part 1
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Education is Key to Elevator Safety | David Smarte
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Elevator Safety Absolutes that Save Lives | Ray Downs
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Working with Phoenix Modular Elevator | Chuck Tyler, Part 2
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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From Elevator Field Tech to Director | Chuck Tyler, Part 1
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Air Force Recruiter to the Elevator Industry: Finding Purpose in Civilian Life | Josh Gray
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Elevator Compliance with NYC Department of Buildings Codes | Gary Mosleh
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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How IoT is Transforming Elevator Maintenance: Good Service and Maintaining Margins | Chris Short
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Having an Impact as an Elevator Consultant | Steve Broom
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Navigating the 2019 ASME Elevator Code | Evan Rahey
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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38 Years in the Elevator Industry, From Australia to the US | Jason Armistead
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Modernization, Sales & the Elevator Industry Community | Aaron Bailey
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Worldwide Opportunities: A 30+ Year Journey in the Elevator Industry | Richie Lobert
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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From Military to Elevator COO: Leadership, Hiring, and Managing Chaos | Steve Phillips
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Air Force Values in Elevator Industry Leadership | Chris Miller
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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The Elevator Industry Needs Inspectors: Interview with the Director of NAESA | Emerald Kuhns
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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From Navy Fighter Pilot to the Elevator Industry: "Make Sure Your Voice is Heard" | Erin Scott
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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From Hospitality to Elevators: The Impact of Elevator Interiors | Nathan Hall
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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44 Years in the Elevator Industry: Career Advice from VDA's Senior VP | Mike Loeffler
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Building an Elevator Company from Scratch: Acquisitions & Growth | Jeremy Metzger, Part 2
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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From Sales Rep to CEO: Building Axxiom Elevator | Jeremy Metzger, Part 1
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Elevator Company Leadership: "Make Time to Get Into the Field" | Corinne Nawrocki
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Career Journey and The Power of Networking in the Elevator Industry | Ed Rivera
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May 20, 2024 |
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Leadership Lessons from an Elevator Company President | Chris Gutkes
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May 06, 2024 |
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The Future of Elevator Service & Consulting | Michael Caputa, Part 2
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Customer Service & Leadership in the Elevator Industry | Michael Caputa, Part 1
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Inside Elevator Consulting & Sales | Mike Balsamo
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Lessons from Founding an Elevator Business | Ed Stachowiak, Part 2
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Personal Growth as an Elevator Industry Professional | Ed Stachowiak, Part 1
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Growing and Competing as an Independent Elevator Business | Kendra Glenn
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Elevator Industry Leadership: Trust Your People | Mike Frangias
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Building a Career in the Elevator Industry with Global Experience | Tom McMahan
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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30 Years of Elevator Industry Experience and Elevator Sill Innovation | Scott Akin
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Fifth-Generation Family Elevator Business | Sammy Kolker on Leadership and Creativity
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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From Elevator Mechanic to Company Founder: Innovation, Leadership & Entrepreneurship | Sean Madden
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Elevator Inspections, Training & Safety: Lessons from a 30-Year Industry Veteran | Chris Strawn
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Elevator Safety Everyone Should Know: The EESF's Mission | Amber Catlin-Kolodziej Interview
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Fixing America’s Broken Elevators: A Public-Private Modernization Partnership | Scott Drummond
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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33 Years in the Elevator Industry: Become a Student of the Game | Bill Appelbaum
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Bringing Nonprofit Experience to the National Association of Elevator Contractors | Rena Cozart
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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From Union Elevator Apprentice to SkyTech Elevator Co-Owner | Chris Pearce Interview
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Running an Elevator Door Manufacturing Business: Treat Your Customers Like Family | JT Peelle
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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70 Years of Elevator World Magazine | CEO T. Bruce MacKinnon on the Elevator Industry’s History
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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From US Navy Weapons Elevator Tech to 23-Year Elevator Mechanic | Bob Sinram’s Career Story
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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92 Years Old and Still Working: A Lifetime in the Elevator Industry | Jim Comley
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Learn the Business! Building a Career in the Elevator Industry | Ray Miller
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Elevator Industry Talent from Outside the Trade | Josh Miller
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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"It Feels Good Keeping People Safe": Addressing Elevator Hoistway Safety Issues | Darrin Porch
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Elevator Industry Growth, Risk, & Relationships: Your Name is All You Have | Matt Jackson
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May 22, 2023 |
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From Warehouse Clerk to Global VP of Sales: 30 Years in the Elevator Industry | Cornelius Walls
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May 08, 2023 |
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Inside the Elevator Museum: Preserving 150 Years of Elevator Industry History | Steve Comley
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May 04, 2023 |
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From Apprentice to Program Manager: 37 Years in the Elevator Industry | Mitch Nici
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Inside the Elevator Museum: Preserving 150 Years of Elevator Industry History | Steve Comley
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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From Elevator Mechanic to Elevator Consultant | Nick Montesano
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Starting a Career in the Elevator Industry: Training & Commiting to Your Education | Evan Petrower
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Be Patient, Be Consistent, Be Disciplined: Interviewing Orlando Elevator's President | Chris Rivera
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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With Hard Work, the Ceiling is Limitless in the Elevator Trade | Victor Rosario
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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41 Years of Enjoying Work the Elevator Trade: Learn from Others and Continue to Grow | Steve Ryan
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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Planning and Making Intentional Decisions in the Elevator Trade | John Mezzo
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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"You Spend Too Much Time at Work to Not Like What You're Doing": An Elevator Journey | Jay Arntzen
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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Elevator Industry Success through Education and Hard Work: A Leadership Career | Bobby Schaeffer
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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Hard Work, Accountability, and Passion for the Elevator Trade | Eric Burket
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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Working in the Elevator Trade since 1981 | Rick Milefchik
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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Elevator Sales: The Customer Experience | Jeff Smith
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Over 56 Years in the Elevator Industry and Still Loving the Work | Joel Frohlinger
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Interviewing the President of Atlantic Elevators | Joey Austin
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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The "Elevator Chick": Interviewing the CEO of Authentic Elevator Services | Loannie Reyes
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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A Career in the Elevator Industry | Amy DiPaolo
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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Safety, Honesty and Tenacity in the Elevator Industry | John Koshak
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Elevator Entrepreneur: To Succeed, You Have to be Willing to Fail! | Nick Gretsuk
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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Learn All You Can and Get Involved in the Elevator Trade | Joe McAnulty
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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Founding Resolute Elevator: Hire Smart People and Let Them Shine! | Jonathan Fox
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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The Elevator Learning Center | Bobby Schaeffer
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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Working as an Advisor For Independent Elevator Companies | Dominik Sachsenheimer
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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Advice from 31 Years in the Elevator Trade | Troy Tilleraas
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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Continuous Learning and Improvement in the Elevator Business | Joe Bach
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May 23, 2022 |
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Be Eager to Learn and Eager to Teach in the Elevator Trade | Fernando Mejia
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May 09, 2022 |
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Tom Slattery: Retired Mechanic with 41 Years in the Elevator Trade
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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To Succeed in Business, You Need Other People | Chris Gutkes
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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So Many Opportunities to Explore in Elevators | Alan Greenwell
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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The Sky Is The Limit In The Elevator Trade! | Cory Hussey
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Build Elevators, Build Escalators, but above all, Build Each Other | Ed Rivera
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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Jeff Hanson: Stay True To Your Values
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Building Champion Elevator: Leadership in the Elevator Trade | Don Gelestino
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Feb 02, 2022 |