All Things Parking with Dani and John
by John D. Conway, Dani Crain
Why Parking Still Matters In The Uber Era with Mark Lawrence
About this podcast
Welcome to "All Things Parking with Dani and John," the ultimate podcast dedicated to exploring the exciting world of parking innovations, cutting-edge parking technology, and invaluable insider tips from industry experts. Whether you're a driver, parking professional, or simply intrigued by the evolving parking landscape, this podcast is your go-to resource for staying informed, inspired, and connected to the latest trends and developments shaping the future of parking.
Our charismatic and entertaining hosts are determined to go after every tidbit of information you ever wanted to know about parking, such as smart parking systems, automated parking garages, real-time parking apps, secret parking hacks, intelligent parking management platforms, and more. Whether you're interested in the future of autonomous parking, sustainable parking solutions, or the economics of parking, "All Things Parking" has got you covered.
Dani and John can’t wait to share with you their vast parking industry knowledge!
Dani Crain is a small-town girl from New Mexico, a consultant, an entrepreneur, a parking operations expert, and a parking technologist. Committed to changing the world one parking space at a time, Dani is also a travel enthusiast, an avid reader, and a wine aficionado.
John D. Conway is a parking industry veteran with almost three decades of experience in transportation and parking operations. John is the Chief Business Development Officer and Executive Vice President of Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), the industry's leading compliance and data analytic services provider.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 41 episodes
- Why Parking Still Matters In The Uber Era with Mark Lawrence · 1 h 22 min · Season 4 Episode 2What happens when one frustrating parking problem turns into a company that changes the industry? In this episode, Dani Crain and John D. Conway sit down with Mark Lawrence…
- The Deal Junkie Mindset That Wins Business with Steve Resnick · 1 h 18 min · Season 4 Episode 1How do you stay relevant in an industry that’s constantly evolving? Steve Resnick is a 30+ year industry vet who’s done a bit of everything from operations to sales to tech, and…
- Turning Parking Assets Into EV Charging Hubs with David Weber · 1 h 17 min · Season 3 Episode 7In what ways will electric vehicle (EV) charging become a competitive advantage for parking assets? In this episode, David Weber joins Dani and John to share his journey from…
- What Parking Can Learn From Law Enforcement with Nick Nicholas · 1 h 10 min · Season 3 Episode 6Why is parking enforcement often more dangerous than most people realize? In this episode, John and Savana talk with Nick Nicholas about viewing parking through the lens of…
- The Human Element in a Tech-Forward Parking Industry with Julie Dixon · 1 h 16 min · Season 3 Episode 5In this episode, Dani and John sit down with Julie Dixon, Founder and President of Dixon Resources Unlimited, whose 35-year career has taken her from writing tickets on a bike in…
- How a Bartender Became a Parking Industry Leader: Kasey Wiles · 1 h 4 min · Season 3 Episode 4In this episode, Dani and John speak with Kasey Wiles, General Manager at Flash, whose journey from restaurant management to parking leadership is nothing short of remarkable…
- How Joel Christensen Is Changing Parking with Purpose · 1 h 28 min · Season 3 Episode 3How can parking companies scale without losing their culture? Also, what lessons can operators learn from Parkwell’s growth story? In this episode, Dani and John talk with Joel…
- From Motorsports to Parking Innovation with Gustavo Menezes · 1 h 28 min · Season 3 Episode 2What lessons can you learn from the world of race car driving that apply to business generally and parking specifically? In this episode, Dani and John speak with Gustavo Menezes…
- Exploring Truck Parking and Freight Logistics with Zach Souder · 1 h 21 min · Season 3 Episode 1How can parking technology principles apply to freight logistics? In this episode, Dani and John speak with Zach Souder about freight logistics, leadership, team-building, and…
- Insider Perspectives on Parking: Two Todds Talk Tech and Grit · 1 h 17 min · Season 2 Episode 22In 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…
- Peer Power: Why Tech Leaders Need Each Other with Scott Smeester · 1 h 30 min · Season 2 Episode 21In this episode, John and Dani welcome tech leader and entrepreneur Scott Smeester to explore the importance of trusted insight and peer support among chief information officers…
- What Columbine Taught One Police Officer About Leadership and Legacy · 1 h 38 min · Season 2 Episode 20In this gripping episode, retired Denver Police SWAT Sergeant Jamie Smith shares unforgettable stories from his decades-long career—including his role as one of the first…
- What’s Next for Parking? Marc Baumann on Leadership, Legacy & Letting Go · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 19What does true leadership look like in a rapidly changing industry like parking? In this episode, Marc Baumann returns to All Things Parking for a deep dive into leadership…
- Why Purpose-Driven Businesses Win with Darrell Irwin · 1 h 15 min · Season 2 Episode 18Darrell Irwin shares his journey from working in corporate marketing to launching his own purpose-driven branding agency, Cre8ion. Darrell Irwin is a branding expert and…
- Parking Industry in 2025: What's Changing & Why It Matters · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 17The 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…
- Breaking Into Parking: A Recruiter’s Tale with Kathleen Laney · 1 h 21 min · Season 2 Episode 16In this episode,Dani and John chat with Kathleen Laney about her expertise in parking recruitment. Kathleen shares her insights on the unique challenges of hiring in parking, her…
- Mastering Customer Success in the Parking Industry with Nicole Wylie · 1 h 21 min · Season 2 Episode 15In this episode, Dani and John chat with Nicole Wylie, VP of Customer Success at FLASH, about her journey through the parking industry and the transformative role of technology…
- Behind the Mic with Chris Conway: Stories from the Studio · 1 h 26 min · Season 2 Episode 14In this episode, Dani and John welcome music producer Chris Conway for a lively discussion about his journey from garage band drummer to Grammy-nominated producer. Packed with…
- Behind the Wheel of Parking Tech with HONK’s Kacey Siskind · 1 h 14 min · Season 2 Episode 13This episode provides a candid look at the challenges and breakthroughs of building a parking tech powerhouse with Kacey Siskind. Kacey is the Senior Vice President of Client…
- Charley DeBow: An insider’s Guide to the Parking Industry · 1 h 30 min · Season 2 Episode 12Charley DeBow, a 20-year veteran of the parking industry, joins Dani and John to discuss the evolution of parking, the impact of technology, and the importance of partnerships…
