Bill discusses the rise of smart facilities, the importance of expanding your network, and why the retail apocalypse isn’t as close as everyone says it is. 

Welcome to Elevating Brick and Mortar. A podcast about how operations and facilities drive brand performance.

On today’s episode, we talk with Bill Yanek, CEO of ConnexFM. ConnexFM is an association that empowers multi-site facilities management professionals to make informed business decisions, enhance their company’s brand and advance their careers.

Guest Bio:
Bill is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a history of leading associations. He’s skilled in Business Planning, Management, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, and Organizational Development. Bill earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from University of Kansas School of Law. 

Timestamps:

01:19 - About ConnexFM

02:48 - Bill’s journey

05:32 - Having an impact on the industry

12:38 - Considering smart facilities

18:04 - The industry’s PR problem

21:40 - Industry trends

28:11 - Is there a retail apocalypse?

38:53 - Why you should build your network

44:35 - Where to find Bill

SPONSOR:

ServiceChannel brings you peace of mind through peak facilities performance.

Rest easy knowing your locations are:

• Offering the best possible guest experience
• Living up to brand standards
• Operating with minimal downtime

ServiceChannel partners with more than 500 leading brands globally to provide visibility across operations, the flexibility to grow and adapt to consumer expectations, and accelerated performance from their asset fleet and service providers.

Links:

• Connect with Bill on LinkedIn
• Connect with Sid Shetty on Linkedin
• Check out the ServiceChannel Website