From Law to Parking: Angela Clark's Remarkable Journey

08/08/24 • 44 min

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Today’s guest is Angela Clark, a Denver native, a former criminal prosecutor, and the President of Nationwide Parking Services, the only woman-owned parking company in Colorado. Angela serves on the National Parking Association’s Women in Parking Advisory Council, is a member of Electing Women, and is the first guest on All Things Parking’s “Celebrating Successful Women in Parking” series.

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

Angela discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning from law to parking management.

The value of parking professionals (especially those who are in management) doing small tasks and not feeling too good or too busy to do them.

Catering to different demographics and preferences when implementing mobile payments in parking.

The unique challenges faced by women in male-dominated parking industry.

Angela’s experience of being underestimated due to her gender, with instances of men assuming they are in charge.

Advice on parking industry conferences.

John and Angela share stories about their father's curiosity, intelligence, and zest for life.

The importance of trust in business partnerships.

The challenges of managing a large workforce.

Angela’s desire to make a positive impact in politics, while also acknowledging the challenges of maintaining a balance between personal and professional life.

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 Angela Clark for being on the show.

Connect with Angela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-clark-esq-600b16b/

Learn about Nationwide Parking Services: http://nwprk.com

Connect with the hosts:

http://www.parkingtalk.com

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

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

[email protected]

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParkingTalkwithDaniJohn-hb9ku

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parkingtalk-com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/parkingtlk

Chapters in this episode:

5:36 Parking industry challenges.

9:22 Living up to your word in the parking industry.

22:26 Angela’s father's legacy.

28:46 Business and personal growth.

35:28 Women in the parking industry.

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

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

Angela discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning from law to parking management.

The value of parking professionals (especially those who are in management) doing small tasks and not feeling too good or too busy to do them.

Catering to different demographics and preferences when implementing mobile payments in parking.

The unique challenges faced by women in male-dominated parking industry.

Angela’s experience of being underestimated due to her gender, with instances of men assuming they are in charge.

Advice on parking industry conferences.

John and Angela share stories about their father's curiosity, intelligence, and zest for life.

The importance of trust in business partnerships.

The challenges of managing a large workforce.

Angela’s desire to make a positive impact in politics, while also acknowledging the challenges of maintaining a balance between personal and professional life.

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 Angela Clark for being on the show.

Connect with Angela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-clark-esq-600b16b/

Learn about Nationwide Parking Services: http://nwprk.com

Connect with the hosts:

http://www.parkingtalk.com

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

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

[email protected]

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

Chapters in this episode:

5:36 Parking industry challenges.

9:22 Living up to your word in the parking industry.

22:26 Angela’s father's legacy.

28:46 Business and personal growth.

35:28 Women in the parking industry.

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

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Perseverance, Self-Doubt, and Triumph: Insights from NFL Veteran Mark Jackson

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Today’s guest is Mark Jackson, an NFL wide-receiver who from 1986 to 1994 for the Broncos, the New York Giants, and the Indianapolis Colts. Mark played in three Super Bowls!

Your hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway talk with Mark about:

The importance of financial planning and hierarchy of values.

The 4 f's: faith, family, finance, fitness.

The 5 stages of Tribal Leadership: "Life sucks," "My life sucks," "I am great," "We are great," and "Life is good".

Key traits of success, including tenacity and hard work.

Mark shares stories about proving himself to a coach to earn a college football scholarship and about the emotional impact of playing in the NFL.

The challenges and expectations of Mark’s NFL career, including the emotional impact of playing in the Super Bowl.

Mark’s famous drive in Cleveland

The challenges of transitioning out of the NFL and into the financial industry, and the role of faith in this process.

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 Mark Jackson for being on the show.

Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-jackson-91a64a14/

Check out the Denver Broncos Alumni Association (mentioned in this episode): https://denverbroncosalumni.org/

Connect with the hosts:

http://www.parkingtalk.com

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

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

[email protected]

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

Chapters in this episode:

00:01 Financial Planning and Values.

25:00 Personal Growth and Success.

37:30 Career and Transition Stories.

55:18 Sports, Football, and NFL Experiences.

1:14:39 Family and Background.

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

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From Valet to Visionary: Alan Lazowski’s Journey in Parking

In this episode, we speak with Alan Lazowski about his inspiring journey from starting a valet business to leading one of the largest parking companies in the world.

Alan Lazowski is the Chairman and CEO of LAZ Parking, which he co-founded over 40 years ago with his childhood friends. He’s a passionate leader, committed to putting people first, and has transformed LAZ into a people-centric organization that prioritizes community impact and innovation.

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

The power of conscious capitalism and putting people over profits.

LAZ Parking’s Second Chance program, offering opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Alan’s personal connection to resilience through his family’s Holocaust survival story.

The importance of mentorship in building successful businesses.

How LAZ Parking is driving innovation with partnerships like EV charging stations.

The impact of the pandemic on the parking industry and how LAZ Parking adapted.

How giving back to the community and charitable efforts are central to LAZ’s mission.

Alan’s advice to young entrepreneurs: jump in the water and never give up.

Chapters in this episode:

05:28 - Alan’s Journey From Sunset Valet to LAZ Parking

16:10 - Alan’s Family Story: Resilience and Leadership