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

July 01, 2024 • Matt Allred • Season 3 • Episode 14

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In this episode, I interviewed Jeremy Metzger, CEO of Axxiom Elevator. Jeremy graduated from Penn State and joined the elevator industry with Kone as a Sales Rep, with his first assignment in Tampa, FL. After Kone, Jeremy spent over 15 years at Otis in multiple management roles and following Otis, Jeremy spent two years as COO of Oracle Elevator. In 2023, Jeremy became one of the founders and CEO of Axxiom Elevator. Jeremy is excited about the future and is looking forward to partnering with independent owners who are seeking the support of a partner to help them take their businesses to the next level.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Part 2
01:50 Why Jeremy Started Axxiom Elevator
03:20 From OEMs to Independent Business Ownership
04:30 Partnering with Private Equity
05:40 Early Growth & Acquisitions Strategy
06:50 Partnering with Founders
07:20 Axxiom’s Value Proposition in the Market
08:30 Customer Experience & Service Frequency
11:40 Communication Gaps in the Industry
12:30 Building a Company from the Ground Up
14:40 Integrating Acquired Companies
17:10 What Jeremy Enjoys About Running a Business
18:30 Startup Reality vs Large Company Experience
19:50 Vision for Axxiom Elevator
23:30 Risk vs Reward in Entrepreneurship
24:40 Final Advice for Industry Professionals

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