Difficult Leadership Lessons as an Elevator Company VP | Jeff Pugh

The Elevator Careers Podcast · Mar 31, 2026 · 36m · transcript

In this episode, I interviewed Jeff Pugh about his journey from an apprentice in the elevator industry to becoming a Vice President. We dove into his mindset transition from a worker to a leader, including many difficult lessons learned along the way. Jeff discusses some of the tough decisions necessary for preserving a positive work culture, stepping out of one’s comfort zone for personal and team growth, and his experience with turning around struggling branches.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:43 From Apprentice to VP: A Journey in the Elevator Trade

3:44 The Role of Mentorship in Professional…