Joe Leung Interviews Dani & John About Parking, Walking On Stilts & Juggling Basketballs

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12/21/23 • 56 min

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All Things Parking with Dani and John

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 spans ballparks, arenas, theaters, and live events facilities. In this role with OVG360, he uses industry best practices to evaluate each venue’s unique parking process to help identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and revenue generation.

In this episode, Dani, John, and Joe get into:

Growing up in small towns.

John discusses pursuing a career in parking partly because of financial stability for his family.

John and Dani discuss their passion for parking and their close relationship with their family and colleagues.

Dani reflects upon getting into the parking industry "accidentally."

Attracting new people to the parking industry, including bringing in people without experience.

The evolution of the parking industry, including the role of technology.

Living by the quote "Get it f*****g done" and emphasizing the importance of doing the work with no excuses.

Dani’s hidden talent: she can walk on stilts.

John’s hidden talent: he can juggle basketballs.

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

Connect with Joe Leung on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-leung/

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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Twitter: https://twitter.com/parkingtlk

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

Today’s a special show because our guest, Joe Leung, interviews our hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway.

In this episode, Dani, John, and Joe get into:

Growing up in small towns.

John discusses pursuing a career in parking partly because of financial stability for his family.

John and Dani discuss their passion for parking and their close relationship with their family and colleagues.

Dani reflects upon getting into the parking industry "accidentally."

Attracting new people to the parking industry, including bringing in people without experience.

The evolution of the parking industry, including the role of technology.

Living by the quote "Get it f*****g done" and emphasizing the importance of doing the work with no excuses.

Dani’s hidden talent: she can walk on stilts.

John’s hidden talent: he can juggle basketballs.

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

Connect with Joe Leung on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-leung/

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://bit.ly/Parking-Talk-YouTube

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.

Mentioned in this episode:

Check Out PRRS Today

Visit www.parkingprrs.com

Previous Episode

Does Brand Loyalty Exist in Parking?

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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 parking management companies.

In this episode, your hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway, and their surprise guest Bill Anderson who pops in part way through the episode, get into:

John’s ideas that the parking industry is a B2B business, with little brand loyalty among operators.

How people prioritize convenience, price, and safety when choosing a parking location.

The differences between brand loyalty at the national level and brand loyalty at a local level.

How price and convenience impact parking decisions at airports.

Bill’s comments on how convenience, price, and safety influence his parking decisions.

This show is sponsored by:

Parking Whisperer, the best and most innovative parking solution for you: https://parkingwhisperer.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://bit.ly/Parking-Talk-YouTube

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.

Mentioned in this episode:

Check Out PRRS Today

Visit www.parkingprrs.com

Next Episode

Building a Dynamic Team: Embracing Diversity, w/ Joe Leung

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 parking operators don’t want to share data, and that can hinder progress and innovation in the industry.

John talks about misses the thrill of winning deals and watching his company's logo go up on a sign.

Chris Connolly, a mentor to both Joe and John, is cited as an example of someone who has a well-rounded skill set and can play their part on the team effectively.

Using Concur for expense reports.

The importance of creating a safe space for women.

Ways to promote diversity in the parking industry, including highlighting successful women in the field.

Dani shares strategies for women to assert themselves in male-dominated industries.

Connect with Joe Leung on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-leung/

Thanks to our sponsors for supporting this show:

Asura Technologies, a new generation ALPR and video analytics company: https://asuratechnologies.com/

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

Parking Whisperer. https://parkingwhisperer.com/

Connect with the hosts:

http://www.parkingtalk.com

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