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Elevator Careers

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153 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Matt Allred
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Date created
2022/02/02
Latest episode
2026/10/29
Average duration
40 min.
Release period
8 days

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Elevator Careers is a podcast dedicated to the people who spend their lives and careers working in the vertical transportation industry. It is produced for the benefit of both elevator companies who are looking to hire great talent and for those who want to continue to grow professionally within the industry. This is an opportunity to create a dialogue with all of these stakeholders, learning from them and hearing the gems they have gleaned in their professions. The "Elevator Careers" podcast” is an opportunity to pay it forward" by sharing knowledge learned in the business and in the trade and helping others who are on similar journeys.

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The Trade That Gave Him a Second Chance | Jeremy Wooden
2026/10/29
Today's guest is Jeremy Wooden, Business Manager of IUEC Local 93 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jeremy's life took a devastating turn after a tree trimming accident that left him a double amputee. Through faith, determination, and the unwavering support of his elevator union brothers, Jeremy found a way to get back to work and to a life he's proud to live. In this episode, we discussed how union membership, resilience, and perspective helped Jeremy to overcome this life-altering challenge. Chapters: 00:00 Intro1:22 Jeremy’s HVAC background3:27 Transition from HVAC business owner to elevator trade05:35 Jeremy's life-changing tree trimming accident8:42 Faith and perspective on his accident11:16 The mentality aspect of pain13:23 The impact of the union’s brotherhood15:10 Learning to walk with prosthetic legs17:54 The ability to help others18:45 The difference the union’s health benefits made19:50 mentorship, purpose, and pride in the work22:19 A changed perspective on society26:43 Handling misconceptions about military service and injury29:08 Jeremy’s advice about union and trade careers32:49 Closing remarks33:09 OutroResources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/AllredGroup Join our Newsletter - Episodes, Elevator Jobs, Insights, and more: https://eepurl.com/jnVaOM A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights! To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com
The Critical Role of Preventative Elevator Maintenance | Johnny LeSalle
2026/10/21
Today's guest is Johnny LaSalle, COO of Mod Pros Elevator, and an industry leader with experience both in the field and in management. In this interview, we dove into current issues surrounding preventative maintenance, from overloaded service routes and growing financial pressures to why some modern elevators require modernization so soon. We also discussed essential steps to strengthen the partnership between property managers and elevator contractors. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction01:24 Changes in the elevator industry over the last 15-20 years02:24 Financial pressures and technology challenges in maintenance02:55 Customer perceptions and the visibility of mechanics04:15 Market pricing, competition, and cost management06:11 Variability in repair costs and equipment obsolescence07:24 Challenges with modern elevator components and safety08:12 Setting proper expectations with property owners10:00 The importance of proactive maintenance and pride in work13:42 The impact of design and technology on rope and component lifespan18:00 Profitability in elevator maintenance and the role of good service20:48 Newer modernization windows based on value engineering21:31 Obsolescence of elevator components and technological change25:17 Maintenance effects on the mod cycle26:00 Proprietary vs nonproprietary equipment27:48 Effects of design and component choices on maintenance cycles32:24 Example of equipment starting to fail34:17 Key questions for property managers to ask elevator contractors37:20 Building trust and partnership through transparency and education40:03 Closing remarks40:44 OutroResources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/AllredGroup Join our Newsletter - Episodes, Elevator Jobs, Insights, and more: https://eepurl.com/jnVaOM A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights! To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com
From Knowing Nothing About Elevators to Building an Elevator Company | Monika Stypulkowska
2026/10/14
In this episode, Monika Stypulkowska proves that you don't need decades in an industry to make an impact. Monika arrived in the United States with no prior elevator knowledge and just six years later founded Alfa Elevators. With curiosity, relentless persistence, and a commitment to serving customers, she overcame obstacles, earned trust in a male-dominated field, and built a respectable business. In this conversation, Monika shares what it's like to build an elevator business, why persistence beats experience, and how putting customers first has become the foundation of her company's success. Chapters: 00:00 Intro01:44 Monika’s journey to America and entrepreneurial spirit02:58 Discovering the elevator industry03:30 Choosing an unfamiliar career path04:07 Overcoming doubts and challenges05:40 Being underestimated and building trust06:36 Solving an “unsolvable” problem: determined to find a way10:06 Customer care essential methods12:41 Hardest lessons early in business ownership15:47 What separates thriving industry professionals17:21 Building trust with property managers and your own team21:18 Advice to younger self and goals24:00 OutroResources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/AllredGroup Join our Newsletter - Episodes, Elevator Jobs, Insights, and more: https://eepurl.com/jnVaOM A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights! To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com
LIVE BROADCAST: What's at Stake for Elevator Codes in North America? ISO 8100 vs. A17.1
2026/10/07
If implemented, ISO 8100 elevator code could have a major impact on the future of elevator standards and regulation in North America. But what exactly is being proposed, and what could it mean? In this livestream, I met with Don Gelestino, John Koshak, and David Guerin. We discussed ISO 8100 and A17.1, the differences between the two standards and the questions surrounding this potential change. We’ll discuss what could be at stake for elevator safety, manufacturers and companies, and other stakeholders, as well as concerns around maintenance, inspection, proprietary equipment, documentation, capacity and accountability. We’ll also look at whether changing the standards would actually address safety challenges and discuss alternative approaches to these issues.  This discussion is intended to explore concerns surrounding elevator codes and what elevator professionals & companies, regulators, and building owners should know as the conversation develops. Article written by David Guerin & John Koshak about this proposed code change, published in Elevator World Magazine: https://elevatorworld.com/article/the-case-for-a-federal-elevator-safety-floor/ Resources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/AllredGroup Join our Newsletter - Episodes, Elevator Jobs, Insights, and more: https://eepurl.com/jnVaOM A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights! To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com
A General Contractor’s Honest Take: Working with the Elevator Industry | Zane Andersson
2026/09/21
Today’s guest is general contractor Zane Andersson, who's spent decades coordinating projects that depend on successful elevator installations. In this conversation, he offers an external view of elevator projects: what general contractors appreciate from elevator companies, where projects often go wrong, and how communication can prevent costly mistakes. This conversation shares valuable ways that contractors, project managers, and elevator companies can build stronger partnerships. Chapters: 00:00 Intro01:18 Experience as a General Contractor03:52 The Most Costly Elevator Mistake Zane Witnessed06:27 Requirements for Elevator to be Emergency Egress08:40 How it Could Have been Caught Sooner10:16 Lessons for Architects, Owners and Developers12:15 Why Elevator Problems Show Up Late in a Project14:57 Percentage of Elevator Projects That Cost More Than Expected17:11 The Difference a Pre-Inspection Makes18:53 The Headaches Caused by Elevator Issues19:55 How Building Owners Accidentally Create Elevator Problems21:37 Flipper vs Owner Mindset23:56 Innovative Solutions for Accessibility…A Decade Late29:54 How Much a Project’s Success Depends on Relationships31:46 What Companies Could Change34:17 The Way Toward Better Collaboration with the Elevator Trade38:13 OutroResources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/AllredGroup Join our Newsletter - Episodes, Elevator Jobs, Insights, and more: https://eepurl.com/jnVaOM A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights! To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com
What Will AI Mean for Your Career—and Your Company? LIVE BROADCAST
2026/09/15
AI is changing how businesses operate, and the elevator industry isn't immune. In this live conversation, I met with Jonathan Taub, President of Fieldboss, who has over twenty years of experience in software strategy, implementation, and customer success running high-performing operations. We discussed what AI means for elevator professionals and companies, what opportunities and concerns are emerging, and how it could affect company valuations, job responsibilities, and the value of employees’ skills. The goal of this conversation is to clarify: where an elevator company should start with AI, what risks companies should consider before adopting new technology, and what AI could mean for your business, your skills, and your career. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: AI and the Elevator Industry00:54 Jonathan’s Journey Into Software and Elevators07:03 How AI Has Changed Since the NAEC Conference10:28 Why Elevator Companies Need to Pay Attention to AI12:35 What AI Means14:24 AI Governance, Security, and Guardrails20:26 What AI Can Do for Elevator Companies 23:22 The Future of AI, IoT, and Predictive Maintenance26:19 Where AI Can Have the Biggest Impact31:00 AI Opportunities for Independent and Large Contractors34:33 AI Adoption Starts With Operations38:01 Making Technology Transformations Work42:59 AI, Technology, and Elevator Company Valuations45:51 How AI Could Change Elevator Careers49:18 The Human Skills That Will Matter More52:16 How Elevator Companies Can Start Using AI Resources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/AllredGroup Join our Newsletter - Episodes, Elevator Jobs, Insights, and more: https://eepurl.com/jnVaOM A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights! To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com
Elevator Careers: The Power of Saying "I Can Do That" | Evelyn Adams
2026/09/07
Today, I’m joined by Evelyn Adams, General Manager of Texacone, whose career is a great example of what can happen when you’re willing to learn, step up, and do whatever needs to be done. Evelyn began her career as an accounts payable clerk and, through hard work, curiosity, and a willingness to take on new challenges, eventually worked her way into leadership.  In this conversation, we talk about her career journey, what makes the elevator industry feel like a family, and her creation of Elevator 101 to help newcomers better understand the industry. This is a conversation about curiosity, lifelong learning, and the opportunities that can open up when you're willing to keep growing. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Evelyn Adams  03:59 Discovering the Elevator Industry  07:26 The Birth of Elevator 101  10:35 Career Growth and Learning  12:26 Overcoming Limitations Without a Degree  16:15 The Importance of Knowing Who to Ask  17:51 Traditions and Values of Texacone  18:40 Private Equity in the Elevator Industry  20:16 Women in the Elevator Industry  22:27 Opportunities for Women Today  23:54 Advice for Newcomers to the Industry Resources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/AllredGroup Join our Newsletter - Episodes, Elevator Jobs, Insights, and more: https://eepurl.com/jnVaOM A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights! To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com
Why Elevator Technician Turnover is Hurting Customers—and What Can Help | Bernard Lee
2026/08/31
Today’s guest is Bernard Lee, a longtime property manager who has spent more than thirty years working with elevator service companies. He's seen the value of having technicians who know a building inside and out, and he's also seen what happens when that continuity disappears. In this conversation, we discuss trends he’s seen in elevator service over the years, why technician turnover matters so much to customers, and how mentorship can strengthen the industry as a whole. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro01:13 - How Elevator Service Has Changed Over 30 Years02:37 - The Customer Impact of Technician Turnover04:04 - Why Long-Term Technicians Know a Building Differently07:25 - What Constant Turnover Signals to Customers09:01 - When Turnover Creates Costly Problems10:19 - Why Mentorship Is Critical to the Elevator Industry12:33 - What Makes a Great Mentor?16:34 - What the Elevator Industry Loses When Experience Walks Away19:27 - Hands-On Learning22:33 - How Elevator Companies Can Rebuild Customer Relationships24:21 - Building the Next Generation of Elevator TechniciansResources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/AllredGroup Join our Newsletter - Episodes, Elevator Jobs, Insights, and more: https://eepurl.com/jnVaOM A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights! To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com
How Elevators Built the Modern World | Lee Gray
2026/08/24
Today's guest is Lee Gray, an architectural historian whose career took an unexpected turn when a graduate school research paper sparked a lifelong fascination with elevators. More than forty years later, he has become one of the world's leading authorities on the history of vertical transportation. His research has been featured by National Geographic, CBS Sunday Morning, and the History Channel, and today he joins us to explore how elevators transformed cities, real estate, and everyday transportation. Chapters: 00:00 Intro1:19 Lee’s Journey to Becoming an Elevator Historian6:15 Impact on Life and Career8:25 The Impact of Elevators on Urban Development10:05 The Relationship Between Skyscrapers and the Modern Elevator13:55 The Economic Shift in Real Estate17:39 The Importance of Safety Devices in Elevators23:00 Evolution of Elevator Safety Systems26:27 Innovations in Elevator Technology28:45 Global Elevator Revolution33:02 Cultural Perspectives on Elevator Design35:28 The Shift in Elevator Industry Leadership39:00 The Success of Early Elevator Pioneers40:03 Today’s Societal Issues with Elevators41:39 Essential Takeaways from Early Elevators44:27 OutroResources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/AllredGroup Join our Newsletter - Episodes, Elevator Jobs, Insights, and more: https://eepurl.com/jnVaOM A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights! To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com
Elevators, Codes, and Consequences: Lessons from 55 Years in the Industry | Lee Rigby
2026/08/17
Today's guest is Lee Rigby, an elevator code expert who has spent more than 55 years in the elevator industry as a mechanic, contractor, inspector, instructor, consultant, and now expert witness. In this episode, Lee shares insights from decades of interpreting and teaching elevator codes and explains some of the industry's most common misconceptions about modernization and code compliance. We also discussed what years of expert witness work have taught him about the role safety practices and documentation play when accidents lead to litigation. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction02:17 - Working on aircraft carrier elevators04:04 - The complexity of elevator codes and evolving standards08:28 - A practical definition of modernization10:02 - The importance of proper documentation11:45 - A code puzzle: the Citrus Tower13:50 - Handling old equipment with missing records16:50 - Code interpretations19:13 - Solving code puzzles and continuous learning22:12 - Code puzzle: Fire service upgrade23:38 - Human nature with accidents and litigation25:17 - Mechanics’ mistakes during deposition26:33 - Critical safety checks for door forces30:37 - The significance of documenting and safety measures32:38 - Most memorable expert witness cases37:01 - The risks of skipping safety procedures40:45 - Shortcuts during inspections and maintenance42:36 - What separates excellent documentation44:44 - Case study: documentation gaps46:34 - What the industry still needs to learn about code and safety48:07 - The roles Lee has peformed: lessons from a well-rounded career51:06 - Lee’s ongoing passion for the industryResources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/AllredGroup Join our Newsletter - Episodes, Elevator Jobs, Insights, and more: https://eepurl.com/jnVaOM A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights! To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com
Elevator Traveling Cables: Innovation, Codes, and Reaching New Heights | Dillard Green
2026/08/10
Today's guest is Dillard Green, a manufacturing and engineering expert with over four decades of experience supporting the elevator industry. Throughout his career, Dillard has worked at the intersection of manufacturing, engineering, code compliance, and innovation, helping develop solutions for everyday buildings and iconic projects like the Burj Khalifa and Disney's Tower of Terror. In this episode, we explore the role of elevator traveling cables and the lessons he's learned throughout his career. Chapters: 00:00 Intro01:31 Dillard’s Career Journey03:59 The Importance of Elevator Traveling Cables07:13 Navigating Industry Standards and Regulations09:27 Innovation vs. Code Regulation in Elevator Technology20:46 Audio Visual Code Change21:58 Unique Projects: Burj Khalifa and Disney's Tower of Terror28:46 Advice for New Professionals in the Industry29:45 OutroResources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/AllredGroup Join our Newsletter - Episodes, Elevator Jobs, Insights, and more: https://eepurl.com/jnVaOM A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights! To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com
From Mechanic to Business Owner: Residential Elevator Franchising
2026/08/04
This episode is a live discussion about residential elevators and franchise ownership with Casey Dyon and Alex Martin, owners with Nationwide Lifts. Residential elevators are becoming an increasingly practical accessibility solution, and franchising provides experienced elevator professionals a supported path from technician to business owner. Alex and Casey share their journeys from elevator mechanics to business owners while discussing customer misconceptions, hiring challenges, accessibility solutions, and the value of building a business franchise with the support of an established network. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction  02:13 Journey from Technicians to Business Owners 10:02 The Importance of Residential Elevators 21:08 Educating Homeowners on Elevator Installation 28:05 Homeowner Insights Before Installation 30:53 Modernization and Lifespan of Residential Elevators 34:24 Challenges in Finding Talent for the Elevator Industry 44:34 The Ideal Franchise Owner Profile 50:25 Franchise Ownership vs. Independent Business Ownership Resources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/AllredGroup Join our Newsletter - Episodes, Elevator Jobs, Insights, and more: https://eepurl.com/jnVaOM A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights! To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com
Preparing Your Elevator Business for a Successful Exit | Jessica Hellman
2026/07/27
Today's guest is Jessica Hellman, a business advisor specializing in mergers and acquisitions with Lift Business Advisors, Inc. With a background in applied mathematics and data analysis, Jessica has helped business owners understand what drives value, growth, and successful transitions. In this episode, we discuss private equity, business valuation, trust, and the steps owners can take today to build a stronger company. Chapters: 00:00 Intro01:17 Jessica’s Background02:32 Transitioning into the Elevator Industry06:00 Elevator Business Dynamics08:04 Implementing Change in the Business11:46 People and Relationships: Make or Break the Business14:54 Private Equity and Market Trends20:29 Valuation and Business Saleability22:51 Challenges in Mergers and Acquisitions28:02 Getting into M&A29:39 Advice for Elevator Business Owners32:08 OutroResources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/AllredGroup Join our Newsletter - Episodes, Elevator Jobs, Insights, and more: https://eepurl.com/jnVaOM A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights! To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com
Elevator Expertise & AI: Preserving the Past While Building the Future | Carlos Escobar
2026/07/20
Today’s guest is Carlos Escobar, Traction Elevator Aficionado with Hyperion Solutions. Carlos grew up in a machine shop surrounded by craftsmen who could turn raw metal into solutions and that mindset still drives everything he does today. Carlos has spent his career tackling the toughest elevator modernization challenges and preserving century-old machines. More recently, he has been thinking deeply about where AI, training, and the future of the trades are headed next. Chapters: 00:00 From Machine Shop to Mastery04:58 The Allure of Legacy Equipment07:32 Lessons from the Old Machines09:56 Complex Challenges in Modernization12:45 The Importance of Technical Expertise15:42 AI: The Future of Training18:24 Training the Next Generation20:50 Mentorship and Industry ConnectionsResources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/AllredGroup Join our Newsletter - Episodes, Elevator Jobs, Insights, and more: https://eepurl.com/jnVaOM A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights! To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com
The Voice of the Elevator: Smart Maintenance & Connected Buildings | Robert Schram
2026/07/13
In this episode, I sat down with Robert Schram from Cedes to talk about how technology is reshaping the elevator industry. Robert’s path into elevators started in construction, laying flooring to fund surfing trips, before eventually working his way from field repair into some of the most advanced conversations happening around IoT, predictive maintenance, and smart buildings. We discussed the evolution of elevator safety, what it means to “unleash the voice of the elevator,” and how new technology could transform the way elevators are maintained. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:40 Journey into the Elevator Industry 05:52 Innovations in Elevator Safety Technology 07:49 The Future of Elevator Maintenance 10:14 Data-Driven Decision Making in Elevators 13:35 The Role of IoT in Elevators 15:45 Challenges in Adopting New Technologies 19:22 The Importance of Transparency in Elevator Services 27:41 Smart Behavior and Future Innovations 31:36 Elevators in the Connected Building of the Future 34:38 Advice for the Next Generation in the Industry 35:55 Outro Resources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/AllredGroup Join our Newsletter - Episodes, Elevator Jobs, Insights, and more: https://eepurl.com/jnVaOM A Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights! To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com

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AnotherSDguy 2022/07/14
Good stuff
I am a 3rd generation elevator professional with 25 years in the trade. It’s nice to hear stories and others people career paths from other parts of ...
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RyGuyrlf 2022/04/04
Great niche show!
Great niche podcast with a warm and friendly host and great guests. Thanks for doing the show and sharing the conversations, Matt!
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