
Leadership 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, C...
6 Touko 202432min

The 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 Thyssenkru...
22 Huhti 202426min

Customer 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 Thysse...
8 Huhti 202423min

Inside Elevator Consulting & Sales | Mike Balsamo
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 t...
25 Maalis 202435min

Lessons 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 caree...
11 Maalis 202428min

Personal Growth as an Elevator Industry Professional | Ed Stachowiak, Part 1
Interview Part 1: Ed's career journey with Otis 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 i...
27 Helmi 202423min

Growing and Competing as an Independent Elevator Business | Kendra Glenn
In this episode, I interviewed Kendra Glenn, Managing Partner of BTS Elevator Packages. Kendra grew up in the industry, but wasn't sure she wanted to be part of the family business. After Graduating f...
12 Helmi 202431min

Elevator Industry Leadership: Trust Your People | Mike Frangias
In this episode, I interviewed Michael Frangias, CEO of New York/New Jersey Elevator Company. Mike grew up in the elevator industry, with his father taking him on the job at an early age. He didn’t li...
29 Tammi 202440min



















