Connex2021 - Electric Vehicle Readiness Across FM w/ Seam Group

<p><strong>Shownotes:</strong></p><p>(1:33) Introducing Christine Witte &amp; Chris Tracy of SEAM Group</p><p>(3:08) What Are You Reading?</p><p>(4:28) FM’s Place with EV</p><p>(6:24) Where do FM’s Start?</p><p>(8:59) Chargers, Infrastructure &amp; Outsourcing</p><p>(11:15) Capacity, scalability, &amp; Regulations</p><p>(15:30) Long-Term Choices vs. Constant Changes of EV</p><p>(22:16) Charging Station Safety</p><p>(27:00) EV Life Cycle</p><p>(32:04) Wrap Up </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnmblack">Shawn Black</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-o-rourke-witte-cmrp-52442bb/">Christine Witte</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-tracy-6602829/">Chris Tracy</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/seamgroup/">SEAM Group</a></p><p><a href="https://www.connexfm.com/">Connex 2021</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Book Recommendations:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/12-Rules-Life-Antidote-Chaos/dp/0345816021">12 Rules For Life </a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Not-So-Friendly-Friend-Boundaries-Healthy-Friendships/dp/1683734262">Not-so-Friendly Friend</a></p><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18114322-the-grapes-of-wrath">Grapes Of Wrath</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Quotes:</strong></p><p><em>“You really want to make sure that you choose an asset and choose a partner that's going to help you scale this program and get the best out of this investment.”</em></p><p><em>(8:10) - Christine Witte </em></p><p><br></p><p><em>“How many units do they have in the field? Are they battle-tested? What are they like to maintain? Does the company stand behind their product?... That's all important stuff that they [facility managers] really need to look at.”</em></p><p><em>(9:37) - Chris Tracy</em></p><p><br></p><p>“<em>If you're at Target or a Walmart, the ROI may not be financial from profitability of that charging station… it may be guests coming into the store, buying more, staying longer,