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Podcast EP 33 Rewind: Live from PIE25 – 18 Parking Pros, 1 Big Conversation

May 7th, 2025

Recorded live from the PIE 2025 Show Floor, this special episode of Harder Than It Looks: Parking Uncovered brings you 18 unique voices from across the parking industry.

Host Brian Wolff and producer Courtney Cooper team up to capture candid conversations with parking pros from across the country – covering everything from on-the-ground challenges to big-picture trends. You’ll hear directly from the people shaping the future of the industry – and get a fast-paced, honest look at what it really takes to keep parking moving.

Podcast EP 32 Rewind: Changing Minds About Parking

April 23rd, 2025

In this episode, Brian Wolff sits down with Rob Zuritsky, President and CEO of Parkway Corporation, and Chairman of the Board of the National Parking Association (NPA). Rob shares how he’s carrying forward a 100-year family legacy while pushing Parkway into its next chapter through billion-dollar real estate projects, parking innovation, and bold leadership at the NPA.

Podcast EP 31 Rewind: Secrets of a 150-Year Parking Powerhouse

March 25th, 2025

In this episode of Harder Than It Looks: Parking Uncovered, Brian Wolff sits down with Joe Galeas, CEO of the Parking Solutions Division of Scheidt & Bachmann (S&B), and Hector Miranda, VP of Product and Marketing at S&B.

With a combined 40+ years in the parking industry, Joe and Hector break down how Scheidt and Bachmann, a 150-year-old global leader, is shaking up parking with data-driven leadership, digital transformation, and open-system integrations.

Podcast EP 30 Rewind: Disrupting Parking Conferences

March 5th, 2025

In this special episode of Harder Than It Looks: Parking Uncovered, host Brian Wolff, CEO of Parker Technology, welcomes Heidi Barber, VP of Marketing at Parker Technology, and Courtney Cooper, Events & Community Manager at Parker Technology, to discuss FUSION25 – Parker Technology’s first-ever user conference.

Podcast EP 29 Rewind: Turning Frustration into Growth

February 27th, 2025

In this episode, Brian Wolff sits down with Cindy Campbell, Senior Training Development Specialist at the International Parking and Mobility Institute (IPMI). With over 40 years of experience spanning law enforcement, parking and training, Cindy shares her inspiring journey from policing to becoming one of the parking industry’s most passionate educators.

Podcast EP 28 Rewind: Beyond the Page

February 19th, 2025

In this episode, Brian Wolff welcomes Kevin Uhlenhaker, CEO and Publisher of Parking Today Media. Kevin’s remarkable journey spans from his early days as a developer to becoming a pivotal voice in the parking industry, with two successful company exits and the recent acquisition of Parking Today Media.

Podcast EP 25 Rewind: Tech Leadership & The Future of Parking AI

January 9th, 2025

In segment one, Mike Simmons, the Chairman and CEO of Tez Technology, discusses his remarkable journey from a farm kid in Indiana to leading significant technology transformations in the parking industry. Mike shares insights from his early career at IBM, PepsiCo and GM, and provides a unique perspective on his successful ventures, including founding T2 Systems.

In segment two, James Paden, Parker’s new Chief Product Officer discusses the future of parking technology and how AI can enhance customer service. He highlights the evolution of the parking industry, the importance of integrating various systems, and the role of generative and agentic AI in providing proactive solutions.

Podcast EP 24 Rewind: Proving Pivot’s Purpose & the Pursuit of New Perspectives

December 27th, 2024

In segment one, Brandon Lauterbach, CPP, Co-founder and EVP of Pivot Parking, talks about his extensive experience, career journey, and the growth of Pivot Parking.

In segment two, Brian switches gears to talk with Wade Hiner, President of Destiny Homes.

Podcast EP 23 Rewind: Leading with Vulnerability – Max Yoder & Tiffany Sauder

December 10th, 2024

In segment one, Max Yoder (author, entrepreneur, and CEO) shares his repertoire of experiences, from co-founding Lessonly in 2012, to sharing personal stories from his upbringing, including his parents’ divorce and remarriage and his motivations rooted in financial security. Max also dissects the importance of company culture, core values, and vulnerability in leadership.

Brian switches gears to talk with Tiffany Sauder, CEO of Element Three and host of Scared Confident, along with five other commitments. Tiffany discusses how she balances several high commitment and high-stress roles, including motherhood, entrepreneurship, leadership, public speaking, and her podcast (which highlights lessons learned through her first 20 years in her career) through effective prioritization and outsourcing.

Podcast EP 22 Rewind: Embracing Change & Opportunity, and Anti-Poaching

November 20th, 2024

In Segment 1 of this episode of Harder Than It Looks, Brian Wolff sits down with Nicole Hankins, a Women in Parking Impact Award recipient who has lived all around the contiguous and non-contiguous United States! She shares her transformative career journey, underscoring the importance of team collaboration, people-centric leadership, and diversity initiatives.

In Segment 2, our very own Courtney Cooper, Events + Community Manager, sits down with rising entrepreneur Ava Wettrick where she offers insights into overcoming challenges and creating networks through curiosity and persistence.