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How AI Is Changing the Elevator Industry (And What Owners Need to Know)
I sat down with Doug Vanden Bosch, President of Total Service, to talk about one of the biggest shifts happening in our industry right now — artificial intelligence.
We unpacked how AI is changing the way elevator...
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Jim Fox (ATIS) on Data, Transparency & the Future of Elevator Service
In this episode, I sat down with Jim Fox, CEO of ATIS, to talk about what he’s seeing inside the elevator industry from a different perspective. Jim’s only been in the industry about 15 months, but his background...
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Why Communication Breaks Down in Elevator Businesses with Lisa Diaz
The majority of communication issues in elevator businesses are coming from a lack of clear expectations, missing structure, and conversations that are happening way too late.
In this episode of the Elevator...
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Don’t Panic, Hire Smart with Jeff Hanson
In this episode of The Elevator Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Jeff Hanson, owner of Genesis Elevator Services in Lewisville, Texas, to talk about one of the toughest parts of running a company: finding and...
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Old Lessons, New Standards: The Evolution of Safety and Training with John Koshak
In this episode of The Elevator Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with industry veteran John Koshak, founder of EMCP and long-time advocate for elevator safety and education.
John shares how he went from wiring hydros...
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Hard Conversations and Honest Leadership with Chris Gutkes
In this episode of The Elevator Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Chris Gutkes, President of Island Elevator, to talk about the realities of leadership, growth, and tough decision-making as an elevator business...
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How I Overcame Losing $1M in my Elevator Business
In this solo episode, I’m opening up about one of the hardest years of my career — the year I lost nearly $1M in my elevator business.
I’ll walk you through the mistakes that cost me big, the mindset that kept me from...
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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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