Connex2021 - Electric Vehicle Readiness Across FM w/ Seam Group

Shownotes:(1:33) Introducing Christine Witte & Chris Tracy of SEAM Group(3:08) What Are You Reading?(4:28) FM’s Place with EV(6:24) Where do FM’s Start?(8:59) Chargers, Infrastructure & Outsourcing(11:15) Capacity, scalability, & Regulations(15:30) Long-Term Choices vs. Constant Changes of EV(22:16) Charging Station Safety(27:00) EV Life Cycle(32:04) Wrap Up Links:Shawn BlackChristine WitteChris TracySEAM GroupConnex 2021Book Recommendations:12 Rules For Life Not-so-Friendly FriendGrapes Of WrathQuotes:“You really want to make sure that you choose an asset and choose a partner that's going to help you scale this program and get the best out of this investment.”(8:10) - Christine Witte “How many units do they have in the field? Are they battle-tested? What are they like to maintain? Does the company stand behind their product?... That's all important stuff that they [facility managers] really need to look at.”(9:37) - Chris Tracy“If you're at Target or a Walmart, the ROI may not be financial from profitability of that charging station… it may be guests coming into the store, buying more, staying longer, and getting that football.” (13:48) - Christine Witte“So it's just knowing what's out there and not trying to do it all on your own. Finding somebody with the core competencies to make it end-to-end and super easy.”  (21:30) - Christine Witte