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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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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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