Parker-x (a Parking Industry Podcast)

In this episode we sit with Susan Cyran while at IPMI 2019 in Anaheim, California. Susan is a Senior Property Manager for Boston Properties. I really enjoyed hearing things through the lens of the client. Practical application and problem solving wins!

In this episode we chat with Roamy Valera, CEO of Pay By Phone on his 30th anniversary in parking. We go through what has to be one of the most interesting parking careers in the industry and get into what Pay By Phone is up to and where they are heading. I really enjoyed this interview and I hope you do as well.https://www.paybyphone.com/

In this episode we talk to Josh Powers about his back story, how he got started in parking, municipal parking programs and the future of parking.

In this episode we talk to Patrick Ryan, LAZ Parking's Vice President of innovation. We have a very practical discussion on where our industry is heading and how LAZ will play a role now and in the future. We also discuss different technology trends like ticket-less, frictionless and Bluetooth. 

In this episode we discuss the 4 pillars of business development; Branding , Marketing, Sales and Public Outreach. We also chat about managing relationships and working with local governments.

In this episode we talk to Tonyel Thompson with Real HR Hero about the challenges associated with finding people and creating job descriptions for the parking industry. We also dive into the dirty details about Public Works projects and prevailing wage. 

In this episode we answer some of the most common questions we are asked. 1. What all do I need to consider when upgrading my Parking System.2. Cloud vs On-Prem or server on site? What to do.

In this episode we are hanging out with Melissa Kakuk; Vice President of Business Development for City Lift. City Lift is a manufacturer of automated car parking systems. I really enjoyed this interview and learned a lot about this technology from Melissa. Where does robotic parking fit on the path to autonomous vehicles?

If you haven't heard, Inglewood is the place to be. The Rams, Chargers, the Olympics and maybe even the Clippers are all going to be calling Inglewood home. In addition to that they are getting 2 Metro stations. Magic is happening in Inglewood. 

In this episode we talk to Joe Dudek and Jason Scott from JD Enterprises. They tell their back stories and why Joe started JD Enterprises after nearly 30 years with Central Parking.

In this episode we talk to Will Walker with LAZ Parking about managing the City of Long Beach's, parking technology and the effects of mobility as a service, managing multiple scooter providers in the city and how he got started in the industry. 

In this episode, we talk to Jonathon Wicks with Walker Consultants about his operations background, his first role in parking, what parking is really about, the future of parking and how airports are innovating. 

In this episode we talk to Bill Lewis who helps give us a 30 minute education on the Payment Card Industry, what all of the terms and certifications means and what the transnational flow looks like. Hope you enjoy. 

In this special (After hours) episode we chat with parking industry young guns Dylan Prep and Michael Warren from Parking Guidance Systems about coming in to the industry, their view on the future of parking, driverless cars, electric vehicles and other topics. We are calling this an (After Hours) Episode because we recorded this while at the PIE show in Chicago well after trade show hours and dinner. We had a lot of fun with it and we hope you do as well. Enjoy this fresh perspective on our industry from 2 well educated 20 somethings who have been part of it for less than a year.

In this episode we talk to Julie Dixon with Dixon Resources Unlimited Mariana Garcia with The City of San Leandro about the redevelopment and revitalization of San Leandro, the key role parking is playing and all of things it touches. We also go through one of their signature accomplishments, 'Monetized Shared Parking Agreements'. If you are a municipality or university, this episode is for you. We also discuss Julie's back story and the journey that lead her to where she is today, her company ethos and what Dixon Resources can do for you.Hope you enjoy!Featured Product discussions include: Park Mobile, Parkeon and MacKay Meters

In this episode Parker-X chats with Damon Kessler, Vice President of FLASH PARKING and Pieter Sprinkhuizen, President of IP PARKING North America. We discuss mobility as a service, driverless cars and its effects on the parking industry today and in the future. 

In this episode we sit down with Dale Fowler, CEO of Indect USA and Steven Grant President and founder of Aberdeen Management. We discuss the Australian Parking Market, the transition it went through and how the US is going through a similar transition today. We also discuss, Dale's career, how it lead to becoming the CEO of Indect USA and all about Parking guidance systems.

Parker-X chats with Parking Consultant Steven Grant Founder and President of Aberdeen Management Group. We discuss his career, people who have influenced him, key projects he has been a part of, industry trends and what his clients are looking for.