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30 Years of Elevator Industry Experience and Elevator Sill Innovation | Scott Akin
In this episode, Matt Allred interviews Scott Akin, owner of Elevator Sill Solutions by Archi-Tread, a manufacturer and installer of elevator cab and hoistway sills. Scott has been in the elevator industry over 30 years, starting at the bottom and working his way up in manufacturing. Scott first worked for a family-owned elevator manufacturing business, and after selling, he started his own company. With the intent to reinvent how this industry approaches the challenges with elevator sills both new and existing. Scott fully understands the value of creating and maintaining relationships and is a firm believer in being honest even though it may not be what the customer wants to hear.
Chapters:
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:41 Scott Akin's background
0:09:02 Working on the Statue of Liberty elevator modernization projects
0:11:05 Impact of a family business consultant on Scott's approach
0:13:15 Challenges of multi-generational family businesses
0:16:38 Importance of communication and relationships in business
0:20:01 Transitioning to owning a business
0:22:53 Origins of the Archi-Tread sill overlay system concept
0:27:03 Benefits of the field retrofit approach for sill replacements
0:31:38 Advantages for labor costs and installation time
0:34:32 Solving unique challenges with the overlay system
0:35:04 Scott's most important lesson learned
0:37:06 Advice for those new to the elevator industry
Resources:
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/
Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/
Connect With Us: linktr.ee/AllredGroup
A Message From Our Sponsor:
Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights!
To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com
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By Matt AllredIn this episode, Matt Allred interviews Scott Akin, owner of Elevator Sill Solutions by Archi-Tread, a manufacturer and installer of elevator cab and hoistway sills. Scott has been in the elevator industry over 30 years, starting at the bottom and working his way up in manufacturing. Scott first worked for a family-owned elevator manufacturing business, and after selling, he started his own company. With the intent to reinvent how this industry approaches the challenges with elevator sills both new and existing. Scott fully understands the value of creating and maintaining relationships and is a firm believer in being honest even though it may not be what the customer wants to hear.
Chapters:
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:41 Scott Akin's background
0:09:02 Working on the Statue of Liberty elevator modernization projects
0:11:05 Impact of a family business consultant on Scott's approach
0:13:15 Challenges of multi-generational family businesses
0:16:38 Importance of communication and relationships in business
0:20:01 Transitioning to owning a business
0:22:53 Origins of the Archi-Tread sill overlay system concept
0:27:03 Benefits of the field retrofit approach for sill replacements
0:31:38 Advantages for labor costs and installation time
0:34:32 Solving unique challenges with the overlay system
0:35:04 Scott's most important lesson learned
0:37:06 Advice for those new to the elevator industry
Resources:
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/
Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/
Connect With Us: linktr.ee/AllredGroup
A Message From Our Sponsor:
Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights!
To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com