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Elevator Careers — 130 episodes

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1

The Power of Mentorship and Relationships in the Elevator Business | Kris Garcia

2

The Pain of the General Contractor: LIVE BROADCAST with Jeremy Avraham

3

Experiences as President of an Elevator Industry Supplier | Blake Pilgrim

4

Growing in the Elevator Business by Utilizing Lean Startup Principles | Lisa Diaz

5

Negotiating Functional Elevator Design for NYC Skyscrapers | Rick Sayah

6

Navigating New York's Elevator Consulting Landscape | Matthew Montesano

7

Difficult Leadership Lessons as an Elevator Company VP | Jeff Pugh

8

What Does it Take to be an Elevator Constructor? | Ryan Schuett

9

Interviews with Four Elevator Consultants

10

Elevator Mechanic to Addiction Recovery Advocate | Stephen Hook's Story of Resilience

11

Having a Service Mindset: A Former Property Manager’s Perspective in the Elevator Industry | Erin Fabian

12

LiftComm's EAV Elevator Phone: High-End Safety and Accessibility

13

How an Artist’s Mindset Transformed a Small Elevator Business | Anya Codack

14

More Than Fixtures: The Mission Behind PTL Equipment

15

From Woodworking to Elevators | Gerry Adams

16

From Pre-Sale to Installation: Customized Freight Options with Express Elevators & Lifts

17

Building Elevator Connections: The Value of NAEC Membership | Amy DiPaolo

18

Nationwide Lifts: A Business Opportunity Built for Elevator Technicians

19

Turning ADHD Into a Strength in the Elevator Industry | Paula Neal

20

How a Former Teacher Found Success in the Elevator Industry | Sarah Trujillo

21

From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Women in the Elevator Workforce

22

Building Trust in Business Partnerships | Travis Hall

23

Elevator Innovations with Ziehl-Abegg: Elastomeric-Coated Ropes

24

Creating Pathways for New Talent in the Elevator Industry: Panel Discussion with Loannie Reyes, Veronica Querales, and Bill McGrath

25

Built From the Ground Up: Lessons from Elevator Industry Entrepreneurs

26

The Elevator Careers Podcast Journey | Matt Allred

27

Insuramax: Your Safety Net in the Elevator Industry

28

The Future of Elevators - Technology and Trends | Don Gelestino

29

Live Interviews from the National Association of Elevator Contractors Expo 2025

30

Be Humble and Teachable in the Elevator Trade | Jordan Ryan

31

Standing Ovation for Superman: An Elevator Mechanic's Journey | Lawrence Wolf

32

Elevator Trade: A World of Opportunity | Warren Tweer

33

Cloud Monitoring: Smarter Elevator Maintenance

34

The World Is Your Oyster in the Elevator Trade | Ryan Jones

35

Access and Quality: Solutions Providers, with Rick Milefchik

36

Waking Up With Purpose in the Elevator Trade | Ken Hickey

37

Introducing "Bolt" by ElevatorZip, with Brad Hoersten

38

Thriving in the Rapidly Changing Elevator Industry | Anthony Marchese

39

Veteran Elevator Mechanic with over Two Decades of Experience | Andrew Glauser

40

Veteran Elevator Mechanic Talks Michael Jordan, Trump Tower, & 46 Years in the Trade | Jim Lembesis

41

Breaking Barriers: A Woman's Journey in Elevator Construction | Shannon Drezek

42

The People Skills that Make or Break an Elevator Company | Tom Esch, Part 2

43

Transforming Elevator Workplaces Through Genuine Care and Gentle Leadership | Tom Esch, Part 1

44

Building a Lifetime Career in the Elevator Trade | Will Fleischer

45

Encoders in the Elevator Trade | Jared Stearns

46

HydraSafe Brake Preventing Elevator Failures | Kevin Cunningham, Part 2

47

Safety Innovation in the Elevator Industry | Kevin Cunningham, Part 1

48

Education is Key to Elevator Safety | David Smarte

49

Elevator Safety Absolutes that Save Lives | Ray Downs

50

Working with Phoenix Modular Elevator | Chuck Tyler, Part 2

51

From Elevator Field Tech to Director | Chuck Tyler, Part 1

52

Air Force Recruiter to the Elevator Industry: Finding Purpose in Civilian Life | Josh Gray

53

Elevator Compliance with NYC Department of Buildings Codes | Gary Mosleh

54

How IoT is Transforming Elevator Maintenance: Good Service and Maintaining Margins | Chris Short

55

Having an Impact as an Elevator Consultant | Steve Broom

56

Navigating the 2019 ASME Elevator Code | Evan Rahey

57

38 Years in the Elevator Industry, From Australia to the US | Jason Armistead

58

Modernization, Sales & the Elevator Industry Community | Aaron Bailey

59

Worldwide Opportunities: A 30+ Year Journey in the Elevator Industry | Richie Lobert

60

From Military to Elevator COO: Leadership, Hiring, and Managing Chaos | Steve Phillips

61

Air Force Values in Elevator Industry Leadership | Chris Miller

62

The Elevator Industry Needs Inspectors: Interview with the Director of NAESA | Emerald Kuhns

63

From Navy Fighter Pilot to the Elevator Industry: "Make Sure Your Voice is Heard" | Erin Scott

64

From Hospitality to Elevators: The Impact of Elevator Interiors | Nathan Hall

65

44 Years in the Elevator Industry: Career Advice from VDA's Senior VP | Mike Loeffler

66

Building an Elevator Company from Scratch: Acquisitions & Growth | Jeremy Metzger, Part 2

67

From Sales Rep to CEO: Building Axxiom Elevator | Jeremy Metzger, Part 1

68

Elevator Company Leadership: "Make Time to Get Into the Field" | Corinne Nawrocki

69

Career Journey and The Power of Networking in the Elevator Industry | Ed Rivera

70

Leadership Lessons from an Elevator Company President | Chris Gutkes

71

The Future of Elevator Service & Consulting | Michael Caputa, Part 2

72

Customer Service & Leadership in the Elevator Industry | Michael Caputa, Part 1

73

Inside Elevator Consulting & Sales | Mike Balsamo

74

Lessons from Founding an Elevator Business | Ed Stachowiak, Part 2

75

Personal Growth as an Elevator Industry Professional | Ed Stachowiak, Part 1

76

Growing and Competing as an Independent Elevator Business | Kendra Glenn

77

Elevator Industry Leadership: Trust Your People | Mike Frangias

78

Building a Career in the Elevator Industry with Global Experience | Tom McMahan

79

30 Years of Elevator Industry Experience and Elevator Sill Innovation | Scott Akin

80

Fifth-Generation Family Elevator Business | Sammy Kolker on Leadership and Creativity

81

From Elevator Mechanic to Company Founder: Innovation, Leadership & Entrepreneurship | Sean Madden

82

Elevator Inspections, Training & Safety: Lessons from a 30-Year Industry Veteran | Chris Strawn

83

Elevator Safety Everyone Should Know: The EESF's Mission | Amber Catlin-Kolodziej Interview

84

Fixing America’s Broken Elevators: A Public-Private Modernization Partnership | Scott Drummond

85

33 Years in the Elevator Industry: Become a Student of the Game | Bill Appelbaum

86

Bringing Nonprofit Experience to the National Association of Elevator Contractors | Rena Cozart

87

From Union Elevator Apprentice to SkyTech Elevator Co-Owner | Chris Pearce Interview

88

Running an Elevator Door Manufacturing Business: Treat Your Customers Like Family | JT Peelle

89

70 Years of Elevator World Magazine | CEO T. Bruce MacKinnon on the Elevator Industry’s History

90

From US Navy Weapons Elevator Tech to 23-Year Elevator Mechanic | Bob Sinram’s Career Story

91

92 Years Old and Still Working: A Lifetime in the Elevator Industry | Jim Comley

92

Learn the Business! Building a Career in the Elevator Industry | Ray Miller

93

Elevator Industry Talent from Outside the Trade | Josh Miller

94

"It Feels Good Keeping People Safe": Addressing Elevator Hoistway Safety Issues | Darrin Porch

95

Elevator Industry Growth, Risk, & Relationships: Your Name is All You Have | Matt Jackson

96

From Warehouse Clerk to Global VP of Sales: 30 Years in the Elevator Industry | Cornelius Walls

97

Inside the Elevator Museum: Preserving 150 Years of Elevator Industry History | Steve Comley

98

From Apprentice to Program Manager: 37 Years in the Elevator Industry | Mitch Nici

99

Inside the Elevator Museum: Preserving 150 Years of Elevator Industry History | Steve Comley

100

From Elevator Mechanic to Elevator Consultant | Nick Montesano

101

Starting a Career in the Elevator Industry: Training & Commiting to Your Education | Evan Petrower

102

Be Patient, Be Consistent, Be Disciplined: Interviewing Orlando Elevator's President | Chris Rivera

103

With Hard Work, the Ceiling is Limitless in the Elevator Trade | Victor Rosario

104

41 Years of Enjoying Work the Elevator Trade: Learn from Others and Continue to Grow | Steve Ryan

105

Planning and Making Intentional Decisions in the Elevator Trade | John Mezzo

106

"You Spend Too Much Time at Work to Not Like What You're Doing": An Elevator Journey | Jay Arntzen

107

Elevator Industry Success through Education and Hard Work: A Leadership Career | Bobby Schaeffer

108

Hard Work, Accountability, and Passion for the Elevator Trade | Eric Burket

109

Working in the Elevator Trade since 1981 | Rick Milefchik

110

Elevator Sales: The Customer Experience | Jeff Smith

111

Over 56 Years in the Elevator Industry and Still Loving the Work | Joel Frohlinger

112

Interviewing the President of Atlantic Elevators | Joey Austin

113

The "Elevator Chick": Interviewing the CEO of Authentic Elevator Services | Loannie Reyes

114

A Career in the Elevator Industry | Amy DiPaolo

115

Safety, Honesty and Tenacity in the Elevator Industry | John Koshak

116

Elevator Entrepreneur: To Succeed, You Have to be Willing to Fail! | Nick Gretsuk

117

Learn All You Can and Get Involved in the Elevator Trade | Joe McAnulty

118

Founding Resolute Elevator: Hire Smart People and Let Them Shine! | Jonathan Fox

119

The Elevator Learning Center | Bobby Schaeffer

120

Working as an Advisor For Independent Elevator Companies | Dominik Sachsenheimer

121

Advice from 31 Years in the Elevator Trade | Troy Tilleraas

122

Continuous Learning and Improvement in the Elevator Business | Joe Bach

123

Be Eager to Learn and Eager to Teach in the Elevator Trade | Fernando Mejia

124

Tom Slattery: Retired Mechanic with 41 Years in the Elevator Trade

125

To Succeed in Business, You Need Other People | Chris Gutkes

126

So Many Opportunities to Explore in Elevators | Alan Greenwell

127

The Sky Is The Limit In The Elevator Trade! | Cory Hussey

128

Build Elevators, Build Escalators, but above all, Build Each Other | Ed Rivera

129

Jeff Hanson: Stay True To Your Values

130

Building Champion Elevator: Leadership in the Elevator Trade | Don Gelestino