Archive for November 2025
Elevator Innovations with Ziehl-Abegg: Elastomeric-Coated Ropes
Today, I’m talking with Marc Hirsch, business development manager for the Americas region of Ziehl-Abegg. Ziehl-Abegg is a company headquartered in Germany that has been in the elevator industry for about 100 years. Their core products are gearless elevator machines and frequency inverters. Three years ago, Marc transitioned to the North American headquarters in North Carolina…
Watch the interview on videoCreating Pathways for New Talent in the Elevator Industry: Panel Discussion with Loannie Reyes, Veronica Querales, and Bill McGrath
In this conversation, I talked with Bill McGrath, Loannie Reyes, and Veronica Querales about the staffing challenges in the elevator industry. We explored the need for language skills, the importance of training and development, and the creation of career paths for new talent. We also discussed cultural perspectives on work and the value of trade…
Watch the interview on videoBuilt From the Ground Up: Lessons from Elevator Industry Entrepreneurs
Today’s episode brings together advice and lessons from five entrepreneurs in the elevator trade, each with their own unique path and perspective. Featuring Corinne Nawrocki from Abel Elevator Consulting, Scott Akin from Archi-Tread, Richie Lobert from LML Lift consultants, Chris Gutkes from Island Elevator and Kevin Cunningham from HydraSafe Brake. They share what they’ve learned…
Watch the interview on videoThe Elevator Careers Podcast Journey | Matt Allred
This episode is a special milestone: our 100th episode! This time, I got to switch seats and be the guest interviewed by Brad Hoersten. We talked about my journey into the elevator industry, and what inspired me to start the podcast. We dive into what makes this industry feel like family, the challenges and rewards…
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