Harder Than It Looks: Parking Uncovered

In this episode of Harder Than It Looks: Parking Uncovered, our host 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. 
 
Throughout the show, Joe Galeas shares how analytics and process optimization are driving S&B’s future. Hector, a parking veteran and S&B’s first U.S. employee, reflects on how the company has evolved from closed systems to an open, customer-first approach. 
 
They also discuss the biggest shifts in parking technology, the push for frictionless experiences, and the leadership principles that turn teams into powerhouses. 
 
Key Takeaways from this Episode: 
  • Data-Driven Leadership: How numbers drive better business decisions. 
  • The Evolution of Parking Technology: From closed to open systems. 
  • Customer Expectations Are Changing: The rise of frictionless parking. 
  • Culture & Longevity Matter: Why S&B thrives after 150 years. 
  • The Future of Parking: AI, automation, and smarter integrations. 
 
Episode Highlights: 
 
[00:00:00] Introduction to Joe & Hector.
[00:02:22] Joe’s journey from telecom to parking.
[00:06:52] Hector’s 30-year career at S&B.
[00:10:56] S&B’s growth and company culture.
[00:15:26] Data-driven leadership and decision-making.
[00:20:06] Mentorship, collaboration, and company success.
[00:26:28] Digital transformation and customer expectations.
[00:31:38] Open systems and industry partnerships.
[00:37:02] The future of parking technology.
[00:42:10] Lightning round: leadership, hobbies, and home renovations. 
 
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What is Harder Than It Looks: Parking Uncovered?

We as parking professionals know that parking is hard. However, we make it look easy to those from the outside looking in. The myriad technologies, processes and people that a parking operator has to wrangle on any given day is mind-numbing, and every parking facility is unique. While certain verticals share similar pain points, we know better than many how nuanced every operation can be.


We created this podcast to facilitate connections and illuminate solutions to common problems within the parking and mobility industry. We aim to do so by highlighting the voices of experts in the space, discussing trends and forward-looking technological innovations, and providing professional food for thought. All in an effort to help one another get better at what we know is harder than it looks…parking a car.