The parking industry is evolving fast—how prepared are we for the legal and technological shifts ahead?

In this episode, Dani and John kick off the new year with a candid discussion about the state of the parking industry. They explore key industry challenges, including increasing government scrutiny over parking fees, and how technology is changing compliance and enforcement. The hosts also reflect on past episodes, discuss their vision for the show’s future, and share insights into what’s ahead for the industry in 2025.

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

* How technology is increasing parking compliance but also generating more complaints.

* The growing focus on junk fees and how it’s impacting parking operators.

* Why parking professionals need to collaborate to standardize best practices.

* Challenges of restructuring operator contracts in response to new regulations.

* The role of attorneys general in investigating deceptive trade practices in parking.

* Success principles that apply across all industries, including hard work and adaptability.

* The need to spotlight up-and-coming parking professionals in addition to industry veterans.

* The growing number of lawsuits affecting the parking industry and why operators must stay compliant.

Chapters: 

(03:00) Reflecting on Past Episodes

(12:00) Parking Compliance & Enforcement

(18:30) Junk Fees & Regulations

(25:00) Collaboration is Critical in Parking 

(32:15) Success in Parking

(42:00) The Future of All Things Parking Podcast

Thanks to our sponsors for supporting this show: 

* Laney Solutions: leaders in the recruiting talent for the parking industry: https://www.laneysolutions.com/ 

* SpotHero: Parking made easy, wherever you go: https://spothero.com/ 

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

* LAZ Parking: making a difference, one car at a time: https://www.lazparking.com/ 

* Asura Technologies: an automated license plate recognition (ALPR) and video analytics company: https://asuratechnologies.com/ 

* Parking Whisperer: 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]

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