The $100K Trade That Built NYC (And Nobody Talks About It)

Send us a textEvery skilled professional needs the right tools to succeed → Get the right tool for YOU at SUPPLY HOUSE — Use code SL5 for 5% off!In this episode: Welcome back to Sparky Life, where we spotlight the fearless innovators who shaped the trades — and the world.What if we told you one deaf engineer made skyscrapers possible?Today, we’re diving into the wild, dramatic story of Elisha Otis — the man who invented the safety elevator and literally changed the shape of cities forever.The chaotic, dangerous world of elevators before OtisWhy skyscrapers were impossible until one invention changed everythingOtis’s crazy live demo that went viral before the internet existedWhat it takes to turn an idea into a life-saving, world-changing productWhy elevator mechanics deserve more respect (hint: it’s not all button-pushing)How one man’s guts and grit gave rise to New York’s skylineThis episode has it all — invention, danger, history, and a healthy dose of Sparky sass. If you’ve ever been in an elevator (spoiler: you have), you owe this man a thank-you.⏱ TIMESTAMPS00:03:16 – Welcome to Sparky Life00:03:39 – Meet Elijah Otis: Elevator Game-Changer00:04:43 – Elevators Before Otis: Actual Death Traps00:05:51 – The Invention That Changed Everything00:07:03 – Otis’s Safety Brake Explained00:09:02 – The 1854 Elevator Stunt That Shook NYC00:11:29 – How Otis Elevators Took Over the World00:12:55 – Legacy of a Inventor Who Stared Down Gravity00:14:09 – The Trades That Keep the World Moving👇 Follow for more blue collar badassery every Thursday!SPARKY LIFE Podcast on SPOTIFYSPARKY LIFE Podcast on APPLE👇 WATCH the episodes on YOUTUBE!🛠 Huge thanks to our sponsor: SupplyHouseGet the best tools & supplies → supplyhouse.com/t-mUse code SL5 for 5% off!Support the show

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