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Welcome to "All Things Parking with Dani and John," the ultimate podcast dedicated to exploring the exciting world of parking innovations, cutting-edge parking technology, and invaluable insider tips from industry experts. Whether you're a driver, parking professional, or simply intrigued by the evolving parking landscape, this podcast is your go-to resource for staying informed, inspired, and connected to the latest trends and developments shaping the future of parking. Our charismatic and ...
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Enhancing Parking with Technology: Brian Wolff
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Today’s guest is Brian Wolff, a sales-oriented leader and an angel investor with in-depth knowledge about parking, life sciences, and cloud technology. He’s also licensed to fly a plane and is the CEO of Parker Technology. In this episode, Brian and your hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway get into: * The future of parking and mobility with technol…
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Dani & John’s Most Embarrassing Moments as Parking Professionals
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At times, having a career in the parking industry can be a touch embarrassing. In this episode, Dani and John explore particularly awkward or mortifying moments in their careers when they’ve had to explain to people that, yes, they do actually work in the parking industry. In this episode, your hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway get into: * Dani s…
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Park Smart, Partner Smarter: Collaborative Strategies in Parking, w/ Todd Tucker
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Imagine you’re the CEO of a parking technology company with 40 opportunities you could chase. You know some will be worthless and might destroy your bottom line, but some might resonate with your customers and add to your growth. How would you go about deciding which to focus on and which to ignore? Today’s guest is Todd Tucker. Todd worked his way…
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Dani & John’s Worst Parking Experiences & Biggest Frustrations w/ the Industry
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Everyone has had a horrible experience at a parking lot. In this episode, Dani and John laugh, commiserate, and swap their worst horror stories from parking their cars. In this episode, your hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway get into: * Parking tickets. * Painful and annoying parking experiences. * Prioritizing paid parking for convenience, avoid…
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The Great Parking Integration Game: Ethan Glass & Ocra vs. the Industry
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Ethan Glass is a self-proclaimed parking nerd who helped build a centralized management platform for parking operators. In the parking industry, it’s ambitious to even attempt to build one single place for parking operators to log in to do all of their tasks. But that’s what Ethan and his team at Ocra have done. In this episode, your hosts Dani Cra…
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AI Alert: Are Robots Coming After Parking Operators’ Jobs?
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Which cutting-edge innovations in the parking industry are worthy of our time and money? And which so-called innovations are just hoopla that we should ignore? In this episode, your hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway do a deep dive into which innovations are effective in operations. Some of what they get into include: * Innovation alone can replac…
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Accelerate: Parking Innovation Takes Center Stage at PIE 2024, w/ Kevin Uhlenhaker
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How can parking operators optimize their technology and operations? In this episode, Kevin Uhlenhaker of SLS Insights and your hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway get into: * Accelerate, a parking pitch competition that will be held at Parking Industry Expo (PIE) 2024. * Kevin co-founding a parking management platform back in 2013 that was later so…
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Building a Dynamic Team: Embracing Diversity, w/ Joe Leung
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Joe Leung returns to the show to again interview our hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway. In this episode, Dani, John, and Joe get into: * The importance of diversity in a team, recognizing that different skills and perspectives are necessary for success. * Data collection and data sharing in the parking industry: what's working, what's not? * Some…
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Joe Leung Interviews Dani & John About Parking, Walking On Stilts & Juggling Basketballs
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Today’s a special show because our guest, Joe Leung, interviews our hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway. Today’s guest interviewer is Joe Leung, Vice President of Parking and Mobility Services for OVG360, which is part of Oak View Group. Leung has two decades of experience with some of the most well-known parking companies, and experience which spa…
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When we fly, many of us prefer to fly with a particular airline. We say things like, “I only fly United,” or, “I only fly American.” With parking, is there that kind of loyalty? Do people who park their cars say things like, “I only park at LAZ Parking”? Or, “I only park at AmeriPark”? In this episode, we do a deep dive into brand loyalty with park…
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Charity, Being Good Corporate Citizens, & the Power of Giving Back, w/ Tony DiPaolo
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In this episode, your hosts Dani and John talk with Tony DiPaolo about communities coming together in incredible ways to support some amazing causes. Tony DiPaolo is the Senior Vice President at LAZ Parking. Dani, John, and Tony get into: * How Tony got into parking, from growing up in New Mexico to working in sports and to being advised by his par…
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Bad Bosses Versus Great Leaders: The Evolution of Leadership in Parking
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In this episode, Dani Crain and John Conway engage in a candid conversation about leadership, the impact of bad bosses, and the importance of fostering a culture of growth in the parking and mobility industry. In this episode: * Both John and Dani acknowledge that encountering bad bosses is a common experience, so it’s important not to let a bad bo…
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Kendra Petty's Inspiring Journey: Surviving Trauma & Thriving in the Parking Industry
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In this episode, John Conway, Dani Crain, and special guest Kendra Petty discuss Kendra's remarkable journey in the parking industry, her experiences with trauma and resilience, and her recently published memoir, "I Can't Believe I'm Not Dead." Kendra Petty is an Executive Vice President at LAZ Parking with decades of parking industry experience. H…
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Exploring APDS: Let’s Talk About the Alliance for Parking Data Standards
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Imagine if the parking industry could share data with other industries not just here in the U.S. but also around the world. We’re a long way off from that being a reality. But there are a bunch of intelligent parking professionals working on trying to make that happen. In this episode your hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway discuss the Alliance fo…
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Beyond Parking Lots & Life After Parking, with Scott Souder of Mountain Parking
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Scott Souder founded Mountain Parking Equipment almost thirty years ago and recently retired. A legend in the Denver parking industry, Scott talks with hosts Dani and John about all things parking, including going above and beyond when serving your customer, and selling the company he built from the ground up. In this episode, Dani, John, and Scott…
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Parking on Thin Ice: The Delicate Balance Between Safety, Maintenance, & Liability
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Today, we delve deep into the world of parking operations and the crucial role they play in ensuring safety and customer satisfaction. From the daily tasks of trash removal and property inspections to the critical issue of addressing hazards, garage managers and operators face the challenge and responsibility of ensuring the safety of both customer…
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Unlocking the Parking Industry: An introduction to the All Things Parking Podcast
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Welcome to the first episode of All Things Parking with Dani and John! If you want to know what’s happening in the parking industry, meet the who’s who, and learn about the technology and innovations happening in parking and mobility, you’re in the right place. Dani Crain is a small-town girl from New Mexico, a consultant, an entrepreneur, a parkin…
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