44 Years in the Elevator Industry: Career Advice from VDA’s Senior VP | Mike Loeffler
In this episode, I interviewed Mike Loeffler, Senior Vice President/General Manager with VDA Vertical Transportation Consulting. Mike started in the industry working in the field and loved it from the very beginning. He values that early learning as being key to his success and continues to learn everyday even well into his career. Mike enjoys…
Watch the interview on videoBuilding an Elevator Company from Scratch: Acquisitions & Growth | Jeremy Metzger, Part 2
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…
Watch the interview on videoFrom Sales Rep to CEO: Building Axxiom Elevator | Jeremy Metzger, Part 1
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…
Watch the interview on videoElevator Company Leadership: “Make Time to Get Into the Field” | Corinne Nawrocki
In this episode, I interviewed Corinne Nawrocki, CEO and Founder of Abel Elevator Consulting, Inc. Corinne entered the vertical transportation arena in 2015, leading new sales strategies for TKE. She later moved into project management and on-site development with Schindler Elevator, where she learned the key factors contributing to the operational side of the elevator…
Watch the interview on videoCareer Journey and The Power of Networking in the Elevator Industry | Ed Rivera
In this episode, I interviewed Ed Rivera, a Regional Modernization Trainer with TK elevator. Ed is also known as “Your Elevator Pal” and has been in the industry many years. He has a passion for continuously improving the elevator industry and those in it. In the near future, Ed wants to start a live, in-person…
Watch the interview on videoLeadership Lessons from an Elevator Company President | Chris Gutkes
In this episode, I interviewed Chris Gutkes, President of Island Elevator. Chris shared his path of developing as a business owner in the elevator industry. Having been on this journey for a while, Chris has learned many lessons along the way; some harder than others. Though it’s not always easy to develop self awareness and…
Watch the interview on videoThe Future of Elevator Service & Consulting | Michael Caputa, Part 2
Interview Part 2: Elevator Consulting In this episode, I interviewed Michael Caputa, Regional Vice President with Blackstone Elevator Consulting in Florida. Michael started his career with Thyssenkrupp elevator as an Account Manager in Atlanta and has grown in several different roles and companies. Michael is an endurance athlete and has proven over and over the…
Watch the interview on videoCustomer Service & Leadership in the Elevator Industry | Michael Caputa, Part 1
Interview Part 1: Elevator Career Journey In this episode, I interviewed Michael Caputa, Regional Vice President with Blackstone Elevator Consulting in Florida. Michael started his career with Thyssenkrupp elevator as an Account Manager in Atlanta and has grown in several different roles and companies. Michael is an endurance athlete and has proven over and over…
Watch the interview on videoInside Elevator Consulting & Sales | Mike Balsamo
Introduction: In this episode, I interviewed Mike Balsamo, Senior Vice President with VDA in New York City. Mike started his career with PS Marcato working summers as a helper and he credits his early time in the trade to being foundational to the work he does does today. Mike says responsiveness to customers is critical…
Watch the interview on videoLessons from Founding an Elevator Business | Ed Stachowiak, Part 2
Interview part 2: Discussing the challenges and lessons of starting a new business. In this episode, I interviewed Ed Stachowiak, the Chief Operating Officer at Axxiom Elevator. Ed started his career as a sales rep with Otis Elevator in Syracuse, New York where he learned and grew rapidly. In 2023, Ed became one of the…
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