The Elevator Careers Podcast
The Elevator Careers Podcast is 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.
The Elevator Careers Podcast
What Building Owners Get Wrong About Elevators… That May Cost Millions: LIVE BROADCAST
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In this live episode, I met with Matt Jackson and Jose Perez from Blackstone Elevator Consulting, a rapidly growing firm focused on helping building owners, property managers, investors navigate some of the most complex and expensive challenges in vertical transportation. Matt, the company's founder, brings more than 16 years of experience in elevator consulting, modernization planning, maintenance evaluation and capital planning with a strong reputation for helping clients reduce risk and make smarter long-term decisions. Joining him is Jose Perez, regional vice president for the Midwest, whose background spans consulting, modernization, planning, maintenance audits, service agreements, and equipment evaluations with experience at firms including VDA, Schindler, TK, and Urban Elevator. We discussed how building owners can avoid costly mistakes in elevator management and implement creative solutions.
Chapters:
- 00:00 Introduction to Elevator Consulting and Industry Challenges
- 01:27 Market Trends and Modernization Insights
- 04:43 Understanding Deferred Maintenance and Cost Implications
- 10:13 Navigating Elevator Modernization Estimates
- 12:44 Creative Solutions in Elevator Upgrades
- 20:12 Building Strong Contractor Relationships
- 29:42 The Importance of Communication in Contractor Relationships
- 34:01 The Importance of Communication and Relationships
- 35:28 Budgeting Strategies in the Elevator Industry
- 37:29 Navigating Elevator Service Contracts
- 39:39 Building Trust with Contractors
- 42:18 Creating Fair Contracts for All Parties
- 45:40 The Role of Consultants in the Industry
- 48:06 Common Mistakes Made by Building Owners
- 49:42 Understanding Contract Expectations
- 53:16 Misconceptions About Modernization
- 55:36 Rapid Fire Insights on the Industry
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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