All Things Parking with Dani and John

Dani Crain - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-crain-3754a3178/

John D. Conway - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-d-conway-b55a7025/

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09/07/23 • 57 min

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Charity, Being Good Corporate Citizens, & the Power of Giving Back, w/ Tony DiPaolo

All Things Parking with Dani and John

10/06/23 • 56 min

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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 parents to get into the parking industry.

LAZ Parking hosting their 11th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting Special Olympics Chicago.

LAZ Parking's charitable efforts go beyond just writing checks, they take it to another level.

The power of giving back and the impact of charitable efforts on employees and communities.

The enormous effort that goes into successfully pulling off a charitable event.

The inverted pyramid structure of LAZ Parking’s organization, with the CEO at the bottom and frontline employees at the top, emphasizing the importance of servant leadership and communication.

The Second Chance program, where companies like LAZ Parking provide job opportunities to people recently released from prison.

This show is sponsored by Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), bringing you a new standard in parking compliance: https://www.parkingprrs.com/

Learn more about Tony DiPaolo: https://www.lazparking.com/our-company/about/executive-profiles/antonio-p.-dipaolo

Connect with Tony DiPaolo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-dipaolo-27a0135

Learn more about LAZ Parking’s Charitable Foundation: https://www.lazparking.com/our-company/about/charitable-foundation

Connect with the hosts:

Dani Crain - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-crain-3754a3178/

John D. Conway - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-d-conway-b55a7025/

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10/06/23 • 56 min

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Parking on Thin Ice: The Delicate Balance Between Safety, Maintenance, & Liability

All Things Parking with Dani and John

07/27/23 • 66 min

5.0

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 customers and staff.

In this episode, your hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway get into:

Safety, safety, safety - who should take the lead?

Are parking conferences worth it?

Brand loyalty and why we should care

This show is sponsored by:

Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), bringing you a new standard in parking compliance: https://www.parkingprrs.com/

Connect with the hosts:

Dani Crain - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-crain-3754a3178/

John D. Conway - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-d-conway-b55a7025/

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This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.

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Visit www.parkingprrs.com

07/27/23 • 66 min

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Beyond Parking Lots & Life After Parking, with Scott Souder of Mountain Parking

All Things Parking with Dani and John

08/10/23 • 41 min

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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 get into:

Being on vacation, yet still researching and analyzing parking facilities owned by competitors.

The difficulties of building a parking company from scratch.

The joy of working in the parking industry with your family.

Thanks to our guest, Scott Souder.

Connect with Scott:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-souder-b51716b/

This show is sponsored by Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), bringing you a new standard in parking compliance: https://www.parkingprrs.com/

Connect with the hosts:

Dani Crain - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-crain-3754a3178/

John D. Conway - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-d-conway-b55a7025/

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Check Out PRRS Today

Visit www.parkingprrs.com

08/10/23 • 41 min

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Unlocking the Parking Industry: An introduction to the All Things Parking Podcast

All Things Parking with Dani and John

07/21/23 • 53 min

5.0

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 parking operations expert, and a parking technologist. Committed to changing the world one parking space at a time, Dani is also a travel enthusiast, an avid reader, and a wine aficionado.

John D. Conway is a parking industry veteran with almost three decades of experience in transportation and parking operations. John is the Chief Business Development Officer and Executive Vice President of Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), the industry's leading compliance and data analytic services provider.

In this episode, your hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway get into:

a champagne toast!

sneak peek into their own parking industry journey

their love of variety within the parking industry, from fixing gates to meeting with mayors and being involved in major roadway projects

so much more!

This show is sponsored by:

Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), bringing you a new standard in parking compliance: https://www.parkingprrs.com/

Connect with the hosts:

Dani Crain - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-crain-3754a3178/

John D. Conway - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-d-conway-b55a7025/

This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.

Mentioned in this episode:

Check Out PRRS Today

Visit www.parkingprrs.com

07/21/23 • 53 min

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Bad Bosses Versus Great Leaders: The Evolution of Leadership in Parking

All Things Parking with Dani and John

09/21/23 • 36 min

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 boss deter you from your career path and growth opportunities.

Dani shares her journey of transitioning between operations and tech, often seeking positions that foster development.

John discusses the need for leaders in the parking industry to create an environment where employees feel comfortable providing honest feedback without fear.

Dani expresses her passion for mentoring and empowering her team members, helping them develop their skills and contribute more effectively to the organization.

This show is sponsored by Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), bringing you a new standard in parking compliance: https://www.parkingprrs.com/

Connect with the hosts:

Dani Crain - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-crain-3754a3178/

John D. Conway - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-d-conway-b55a7025/

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Mentioned in this episode:

Check Out PRRS Today

Visit www.parkingprrs.com

09/21/23 • 36 min

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Exploring APDS: Let’s Talk About the Alliance for Parking Data Standards

All Things Parking with Dani and John

08/24/23 • 32 min

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 for Parking Data Standards (APDS) and explore the importance of the parking industry being able to share data with itself and with other industries.

Some of the topics that Dani and John explore include:

In some locations across the U.S., there are specific addresses related to licensing, which is why addresses—and parking data standards—are important.

APDS’s push is to get a standard so that everyone who shares data in the industry can connect to the rest of the world in a common way.

Finding common definitions for the parking industry.

All the things that need to come together in order to create a smart city parking landscape, including public transportation, EV charging, micromobility, and other things.

Focusing on being innovative and coming up with great ideas, and not being bogged down with all money, time, and resources.

Placement of locations versus placement of equipment and services.

This show is sponsored by Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), bringing you a new standard in parking compliance: https://www.parkingprrs.com/

Connect with the hosts:

Dani Crain - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-crain-3754a3178/

John D. Conway - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-d-conway-b55a7025/

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