Insider Perspectives on Parking: Two Todds Talk Tech and Grit

About this episode

This episode features Todd Rosen discussing his career in the parking industry and the evolving landscape of parking technology.

In the parking industry, how can young professionals stand out and grow? This episode features a special guest host, Todd Tucker, joining John Conway to interview Todd Rosen, Senior Vice President at LAZ Parking. They delve into Rosen's 20-year career in the parking industry, his journey from a valet to a senior leader, and the people-first culture at LAZ Parking. The conversation also explores the evolving landscape of parking technology, the debates surrounding frictionless parking, and the importance of professional development in the industry. In this episode, John and the two Todds get into: 8:28 Todd Rosen's Parking Journey * Rosen’s story of "stumbling" into the parking industry after being fired from his father's business. * Rosen’s career progression through Standard Parking (now SP Plus) and his pivotal move to LAZ Parking. 24:40 LAZ Parking’s Culture * LAZ Parking’s "People First" approach and servant leadership mindset. 40:58 The Future of Parking and Technology * The ongoing debate between gated and frictionless parking systems. * Partnerships with municipalities to enable frictionless parking without significant revenue loss. * EV charging in garages. * "Smart…

People in this episode

Hosts: Todd Tucker, John Conway

Guest: Todd Rosen

Topics covered

• parking industry
• professional development
• parking technology
• frictionless parking
• people-first culture
• career advice

Keywords

• parking
• technology
• career growth
• frictionless parking
• EV charging
• smart cities
• professional development

Sponsors

Laney Solutions, SpotHero

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LAZ Parking, Standard Parking, SP Plus

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