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The Elevator Entrepreneur

The Elevator Entrepreneur

Hosted by: Sean Madden

The Mission is to Empower my fellow Elevator Entrepreneurs with short 15-minute informative & educational podcasts while having a little fun along the way! My Vision is to provide our listeners with...

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Time Management That Sticks: How I Plan My Week as an Elevator Entrepreneur

In this solo episode, I walk through the system I use to run my week: find your prime time (morning/evening/midday) and split your time into thirds—in the business, on the business, and personal. I’ll also share how...
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Using Data to Drive Smarter Decisions in Your Elevator Business with Shae Sealey

In this episode of The Elevator Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Shae Sealey of Lift Keeper to explore the power of data in today’s elevator industry. We hash out scorecards and KPIs to data integrity and...
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Building the Next Generation of Elevator Leaders with Amber Catlin-Kolodziej

In this episode of The Elevator Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Amber Catlin-Kolodziej, Executive Director of the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation. Amber shares her journey from nonprofit leadership into the...
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Tariffs and Elevators: The Hidden Costs Impacting Our Industry with Chuck Tyler

In this episode, I sit down with Chuck Tyler to break down how tariffs are quietly shaping the elevator industry’s bottom line. Chuck shares some of the real numbers he's experiencing, supply chain realities, and the...
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Bridging the Generation Gap in the Elevator Industry with Amy DiPaolo

The elevator industry is facing a workforce crisis — a retiring generation, too few mid-career pros, and a shortage of incoming talent. Amy DiPaolo of American Elevator Group shares her 30+ years of experience, the...
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Season 1 Final Episode: Requesting YOUR Feedback

To close out Season One of The Elevator Entrepreneur, I'm sharing my favorite moments from 2024 and reflecting on the different stories from prominent members in our industry. I'm eager to get YOUR feedback in the...
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How James Fitzgerald Built a Thriving Elevator Business Without Industry Experience

In this episode of The Elevator Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with James Fitzgerald, owner of Advantage Elevator System, to discuss his unconventional entry into the elevator industry, the power of networking, and...
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Elevate Your Ambitions: William Odell Shares His Entrepreneurial Journey

In this episode of the Elevator Entrepreneur Podcast, I’m joined by William Odell of All Services South Florida Elevator. William takes us through his journey into the elevator industry, from his childhood, where he...
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From Family Business to Elevator Industry Leader: With Veronica Querales

In this episode of The Elevator Entrepreneur, Veronica Querales of Kohtler Elevator joins me to discuss how she went from working in her father’s elevator service company in Puerto Rico to becoming a respected...
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Grow Your Elevator Business by Investing in Your Team: With Anita Seymour

In this episode of the Elevator Entrepreneur Podcast, Anita Seymour from Expert Service Solutions joins me to discuss her experience in the elevator industry. Anita developed a mobile app early in the tech wave that...
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Every Elevator Business Owner Should Have a Business Operating System: With Christopher Short

In this episode of The Elevator Entrepreneur, I’m joined by Christopher Short, former CEO of Southern Elevator to explore the leadership strategies that have helped him build a successful career and...
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Navigating Leadership as a New Elevator Business Owner: With Adam Thomas

A MUST WATCH for aspiring elevator entrepreneurs kicking off their journey! Adam Thomas of Albany Elevator shares his experience in the elevator industry, coming from a third-generation family business. We discuss...
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