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A General Contractor’s Honest Take: Working with the Elevator Industry | Zane Andersson

Season 5 · Episode 36

Monday, September 21, 2026 • Duration 38:33

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 Intro
01:18 Experience as a General Contractor
03:52 The Most Costly Elevator Mistake Zane Witnessed
06:27 Requirements for Elevator to be Emergency Egress
08:40 How it Could Have been Caught Sooner
10:16 Lessons for Architects, Owners and Developers
12:15 Why Elevator Problems Show Up Late in a Project
14:57 Percentage of Elevator Projects That Cost More Than Expected
17:11 The Difference a Pre-Inspection Makes
18:53 The Headaches Caused by Elevator Issues
19:55 How Building Owners Accidentally Create Elevator Problems
21:37 Flipper vs Owner Mindset
23:56 Innovative Solutions for Accessibility…A Decade Late
29:54 How Much a Project’s Success Depends on Relationships
31:46 What Companies Could Change
34:17 The Way Toward Better Collaboration with the Elevator Trade
38:13 Outro

Resources:
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/
Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/
Connect With Us: linktr.ee/AllredGroup

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What Will AI Mean for Your Career—and Your Company? LIVE BROADCAST

Season 5 · Episode 35

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 • Duration 59:17

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 Industry
00:54 Jonathan’s Journey Into Software and Elevators
07:03 How AI Has Changed Since the NAEC Conference
10:28 Why Elevator Companies Need to Pay Attention to AI
12:35 What AI Means
14:24 AI Governance, Security, and Guardrails
20:26 What AI Can Do for Elevator Companies
23:22 The Future of AI, IoT, and Predictive Maintenance
26:19 Where AI Can Have the Biggest Impact
31:00 AI Opportunities for Independent and Large Contractors
34:33 AI Adoption Starts With Operations
38:01 Making Technology Transformations Work
42:59 AI, Technology, and Elevator Company Valuations
45:51 How AI Could Change Elevator Careers
49:18 The Human Skills That Will Matter More
52:16 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: linktr.ee/AllredGroup

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:

Elevator Careers: The Power of Saying "I Can Do That" | Evelyn Adams

Season 5 · Episode 34

Monday, September 7, 2026 • Duration 25:21

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: linktr.ee/AllredGroup

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!
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Why Elevator Technician Turnover is Hurting Customers—and What Can Help | Bernard Lee

Season 5 · Episode 33

Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 26:20

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 - Intro
01:13 - How Elevator Service Has Changed Over 30 Years
02:37 - The Customer Impact of Technician Turnover
04:04 - Why Long-Term Technicians Know a Building Differently
07:25 - What Constant Turnover Signals to Customers
09:01 - When Turnover Creates Costly Problems
10:19 - Why Mentorship Is Critical to the Elevator Industry
12:33 - What Makes a Great Mentor?
16:34 - What the Elevator Industry Loses When Experience Walks Away
19:27 - Hands-On Learning
22:33 - How Elevator Companies Can Rebuild Customer Relationships
24:21 - Building the Next Generation of Elevator Technicians

Resources:
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/
Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/
Connect With Us: linktr.ee/AllredGroup

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

Season 5 · Episode 32

Monday, August 24, 2026 • Duration 44:46

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 Intro
1:19 Lee’s Journey to Becoming an Elevator Historian
6:15 Impact on Life and Career
8:25 The Impact of Elevators on Urban Development
10:05 The Relationship Between Skyscrapers and the Modern Elevator
13:55 The Economic Shift in Real Estate
17:39 The Importance of Safety Devices in Elevators
23:00 Evolution of Elevator Safety Systems
26:27 Innovations in Elevator Technology
28:45 Global Elevator Revolution
33:02 Cultural Perspectives on Elevator Design
35:28 The Shift in Elevator Industry Leadership
39:00 The Success of Early Elevator Pioneers
40:03 Today’s Societal Issues with Elevators
41:39 Essential Takeaways from Early Elevators
44:27 Outro

Resources:
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/
Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/
Connect With Us: linktr.ee/AllredGroup

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:

Elevators, Codes, and Consequences: Lessons from 55 Years in the Industry | Lee Rigby

Season 5 · Episode 31

Monday, August 17, 2026 • Duration 45:50

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 - Introduction
02:17 - Working on aircraft carrier elevators
04:04 - The complexity of elevator codes and evolving standards
08:28 - A practical definition of modernization
10:02 - The importance of proper documentation
11:45 - A code puzzle: the Citrus Tower
13:50 - Handling old equipment with missing records
16:50 - Code interpretations
19:13 - Solving code puzzles and continuous learning
22:12 - Code puzzle: Fire service upgrade
23:38 - Human nature with accidents and litigation
25:17 - Mechanics’ mistakes during deposition
26:33 - Critical safety checks for door forces
30:37 - The significance of documenting and safety measures
32:38 - Most memorable expert witness cases
37:01 - The risks of skipping safety procedures
40:45 - Shortcuts during inspections and maintenance
42:36 - What separates excellent documentation
44:44 - Case study: documentation gaps
46:34 - What the industry still needs to learn about code and safety
48:07 - The roles Lee has peformed: lessons from a well-rounded career
51:06 - Lee’s ongoing passion for the industry

Resources:
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/
Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/
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Elevator Traveling Cables: Innovation, Codes, and Reaching New Heights | Dillard Green

Season 5 · Episode 30

Monday, August 10, 2026 • Duration 30:05

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 Intro
01:31 Dillard’s Career Journey
03:59 The Importance of Elevator Traveling Cables
07:13 Navigating Industry Standards and Regulations
09:27 Innovation vs. Code Regulation in Elevator Technology
20:46 Audio Visual Code Change
21:58 Unique Projects: Burj Khalifa and Disney's Tower of Terror
28:46 Advice for New Professionals in the Industry
29:45 Outro

Resources:
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/
Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/
Connect With Us: linktr.ee/AllredGroup

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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