{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Deal Flow Friday","title":"Parking, Properties, & Philanthropy: Alan Laz - LAZ Parking","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/52e1cc01\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2884,"description":"In this episode of Deal Flow Friday, David Moghavem hosts Alan \"LAZ\" Lazowski, founder and CEO of LAZ Parking, shares his journey from starting a valet parking service in Hartford to building one of the largest privately held parking companies in the U.S. He discusses key moments of growth, the importance of mentorship, and the transition into commercial real estate investments, including starting LPRI, LAZ Investments, and other successful partnerships in commercial real estate. Alan emphasizes the significance of conscious capitalism, philanthropy, and the value of building genuine relationships in business. He also offers valuable advice for young entrepreneurs on resilience, integrity, and the importance of giving back to the community.\nChapters\n00:00 Introduction to Alan Laz and Laz Parking\n04:13 The Founding Story of Laz Parking\n06:36 Key Moments and Breakthroughs in Business\n14:19 Breaking into New Markets\n16:04 LAZ Investments, Opportunities in Commercial Real Estate\n19:22 Why Alan is Bullish on Hartford Connecticut\n21:52 LPRI Strategy - Parking Lot Covered Land Plays\n23:49 Dolby Theatre Acquisition \n28:41 Conscious Capitalism\n30:39 Being a Force for Good; Helping Others Unconditionally \n32:17 How Alan's Parents as Holocaust Survivors Shaped His Outlook On Life\n35:24 Facing Adversity\n40:05 Paying it Forward\n43:04 Having a Higher Purpose and Giving Back\nCONNECT WITH ALAN at alaz@LAZparking.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/4CCvylFxdsaNNVGdB1dUOC4NLsR9R2eQL8p1_hY2q7Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83NmRk/ZTI0ZGQ1OTRiOTFm/MzAwYzY5MGE1ZmIy/YTk2YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}