
Behind the Wheel of Parking Tech with HONK’s Kacey Siskind
11/28/24 • 74 min
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This episode provides a candid look at the challenges and breakthroughs of building a parking tech powerhouse with Kacey Siskind.
Kacey is the Senior Vice President of Client Success at HONK, a leader in parking and mobility payments. With a lively passion for solving problems and a knack for building meaningful connections, Kacey has spent 11 years helping HONK transform parking into a seamless experience.
In this episode, Kacey and your hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway get into:
The evolution of HONK (previously called HonkMobile) from a startup to a major industry player.
Challenges women face in the parking industry and Kacey’s perspective on change over the past decade.
How QR codes became a game-changer for HONK’s offerings during the pandemic.
The importance of innovation in a traditionally archaic industry.
Strategies HONK uses to prioritize customer success and flexibility.
Kacey’s thoughts on the role of dynamic pricing in parking’s future.
The surprising lessons parking teaches about patience, problem-solving, and adaptability.
Chapters in this episode:
(02:30) Meet Kacey Siskind: From Events to Parking
(08:00) Challenges and Wins in the Parking Industry
(15:00) Innovating Parking Payments with HONK
(22:00) QR Codes and Flexibility
(28:45) Women in Parking: Changing the Landscape
(35:30) Dynamic Pricing: The Next Big Thing?
Thanks to our sponsors for supporting this show:
LAZ Parking, making a difference, one car at a time: https://www.lazparking.com/
Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), bringing you a new standard in parking compliance: https://www.parkingprrs.com/
Asura Technologies, an automated license plate recognition (ALPR) and video analytics company: https://asuratechnologies.com/
Parking Whisperer: https://parkingwhisperer.com/
Thanks to Kacey Siskind for being on the show.
Connect with Kacey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacey-siskind-0b869031/
Learn about HONK: https://www.honkmobile.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/
Subscribe, like, and follow:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/44KScHB
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rKBJVn
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParkingTalkwithDaniJohn-hb9ku
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parkingtalk-com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/parkingtlk
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
This episode provides a candid look at the challenges and breakthroughs of building a parking tech powerhouse with Kacey Siskind.
Kacey is the Senior Vice President of Client Success at HONK, a leader in parking and mobility payments. With a lively passion for solving problems and a knack for building meaningful connections, Kacey has spent 11 years helping HONK transform parking into a seamless experience.
In this episode, Kacey and your hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway get into:
The evolution of HONK (previously called HonkMobile) from a startup to a major industry player.
Challenges women face in the parking industry and Kacey’s perspective on change over the past decade.
How QR codes became a game-changer for HONK’s offerings during the pandemic.
The importance of innovation in a traditionally archaic industry.
Strategies HONK uses to prioritize customer success and flexibility.
Kacey’s thoughts on the role of dynamic pricing in parking’s future.
The surprising lessons parking teaches about patience, problem-solving, and adaptability.
Chapters in this episode:
(02:30) Meet Kacey Siskind: From Events to Parking
(08:00) Challenges and Wins in the Parking Industry
(15:00) Innovating Parking Payments with HONK
(22:00) QR Codes and Flexibility
(28:45) Women in Parking: Changing the Landscape
(35:30) Dynamic Pricing: The Next Big Thing?
Thanks to our sponsors for supporting this show:
LAZ Parking, making a difference, one car at a time: https://www.lazparking.com/
Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), bringing you a new standard in parking compliance: https://www.parkingprrs.com/
Asura Technologies, an automated license plate recognition (ALPR) and video analytics company: https://asuratechnologies.com/
Parking Whisperer: https://parkingwhisperer.com/
Thanks to Kacey Siskind for being on the show.
Connect with Kacey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacey-siskind-0b869031/
Learn about HONK: https://www.honkmobile.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/
Subscribe, like, and follow:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/44KScHB
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rKBJVn
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParkingTalkwithDaniJohn-hb9ku
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parkingtalk-com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/parkingtlk
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Previous Episode

Charley DeBow: An insider’s Guide to the Parking Industry
Charley DeBow, a 20-year veteran of the parking industry, joins Dani and John to discuss the evolution of parking, the impact of technology, and the importance of partnerships.
Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at ParkHub, Charley DeBow has a proven track record of working in SaaS in the parking industry. With a deep expertise in parking and mobility technology, Charley is transforming how people move and park.
In this episode, Charley and your hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway get into:
The importance of partnerships in the parking industry.
The rise of mobile payment apps and the potential for autonomous vehicles.
The challenges facing parking today, including the need for innovation and the need to adapt to changing consumer behavior.
Advice for those looking to get into the parking industry, including the importance of networking and not burning bridges.
Not being cocky or thinking you know everything, regardless of how long you have been in the parking industry.
Chapters in this episode:
(07:39) Charley's Parking Journey
(11:41) The ParkHub Story
(19:01) Navigating the Parking Industry
(46:27) Scary and Sketchy Parking Stories
(59:49) Parking Technology, New Devices, and Innovation
(1:22:02) Advice for Parking Professionals
Thanks to our sponsors for supporting this show:
LAZ Parking, making a difference, one car at a time: https://www.lazparking.com/
Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), bringing you a new standard in parking compliance: https://www.parkingprrs.com/
Asura Technologies, an automated license plate recognition (ALPR) and video analytics company: https://asuratechnologies.com/
Parking Whisperer: https://parkingwhisperer.com/
Thanks to Charley DeBow for being on the show.
Connect with Charley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charley-debow-capp-63a15326/
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/
Subscribe, like, and follow:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/44KScHB
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rKBJVn
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParkingTalkwithDaniJohn-hb9ku
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parkingtalk-com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/parkingtlk
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
Next Episode

Behind the Mic with Chris Conway: Stories from the Studio
In this episode, Dani and John welcome music producer Chris Conway for a lively discussion about his journey from garage band drummer to Grammy-nominated producer. Packed with sibling banter and industry stories, Chris shares the highs and lows of working with some of hip-hop’s biggest names.
In this episode, Chris and your hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway get into:
How Chris fell in love with music watching Elvis’s live concert in Hawaii.
The challenges and rewards of transitioning from drummer to music producer.
Recording a legendary track that launched Big Pun’s career.
The impact of technology on the music industry.
Behind-the-scenes stories from working on Eminem’s Marshall Mathers LP.
The cutthroat nature of record deals and label politics.
Memorable moments with iconic artists like DJ Khaled and Fat Joe.
Chapters in this episode:
(05:45) Chris Conway’s Early Days in Music
(12:00) From Drumming to Producing
(20:00) Life-Changing Moments in the Studio
(30:00) Recording with Big Pun and Fat Joe
(40:00) Working with Eminem
(50:00) Reflections on Music, Technology, and Family
Thanks to our sponsors for supporting this show:
Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), bringing you a new standard in parking compliance: https://www.parkingprrs.com/
Asura Technologies, an automated license plate recognition (ALPR) and video analytics company: https://asuratechnologies.com/
Parking Whisperer: https://parkingwhisperer.com/
Thanks to Chris Conway for being on the show.
Follow Chris on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chrisinthestudio/
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/
Subscribe, like, and follow:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/44KScHB
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rKBJVn
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParkingTalkwithDaniJohn-hb9ku
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parkingtalk-com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/parkingtlk
This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
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