Modern Electrician Podcast

Happy New Year everyone!

Hope you holidays were filled with love and laughter! We're back for 2023 with fresh interviews with tradespeople, business-owners and go-getters just like you!

In today's episode, we sit down with Tim Moreland, Master Electrician / Owner-Operator of Power To The People Electric out of Fraser Colorado to discuss all things "small trade business." Tim has been an electrician for over 30 years and has owned a company for almost as long so we were honored that he was willing to lend us an hour of his time so we could learn from him. We discuss the complications of running a small business, communication, trade culture and a lot more. 

Check out PTTP Electric at the link below:

https://www.pttpelectric.com/

Enjoy!

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For most of us in the trades who've taken that step into business ownership, we do so with very little actual business knowledge. Most of us do not have a business degree and the majority didn't even attend college. Those of us who go from technician to entrepreneur tend to be eager, driven tradespeople who have a vision and want to see it through; as opposed to business-savvy executives who see an opportunity in the trades. Some of us figure the "business side of things" out before going under; Others are less fortunate. And while it can be challenging to understand something like business while running your own, you don't have to go it alone. Fortunately, we live in the future, and there are tons of great business coaches at your fingertips. Today, we sit down with a business coach to discuss why you might want to as well. 

Dominic Rubino is a business owner, author, business coach and host of Profit Toolbelt Podcast, an interview-based podcast focused on helping trade-entrepreneurs get their lives back through systems and processes. Dom was kind enough to lend us some of his time and expertise this week but you can check him out at:

www.10xblt.com

And you can listen to Profit Tool Belt Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Or click the link below to hear Doug and Dom's convo:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/28EqdkUnGQWih0pllMHJ80?si=W7F2-opSSXa33zSVOVpc1g

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In this week’s episode, Josh and I sit down with one of our favorite electricians! His name is Cory Blair, he’s co-owner-operator of Lighthouse Electric out of Louisville, Kentucky, he’s a father of 4 (with a newborn), a husband and he’s one hell of a good guy! We’ve been friends online for a few years and Josh and I have always been drawn to his down-to-earth approach to leadership and his ability to communicate. Cory runs a small electrical service company with his business partner Jake. Josh and I had a chance to pick his brain on partnerships, talk shop and catch up with our Lumen Brother from another Lumen Mother.

You can find Cory and Lighthouse Electric on IG @lighthouseelectric.co Check them out, give them a follow and say hi. 

Enjoy the conversation!

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Today's conversation is our second talk with Michael Stellmann, owner-operator of Stellmann Electrical Corp. We've long-been drawn to Michael due to his wisdom and talent, but what we love most about mike is that he says what he means. Michael is a Bronx native with a killer sense of humor and the NYC accent to tie it all together. He doesn't pull punches in his critiques of the electrical work that he finds working in and around New York City and in most cases, has us cracking up laughing with his unique, very New York take on his day to day work.   

Michael is a true Master of his craft and has worked very hard to get to where he is today. In this conversation, we discuss a lot of different things but we spend a good amount of time discussing how Michael has learned to set his brand apart by specializing. Stellmann Electrical Corp is a Lutron Homeworks dealer and installer. If you're unfamiliar with Lutron's Homeworks system, check it out:  

https://www.lutron.com/en-US/Products/Pages/WholeHomeSystems/Homeworks/Overview.aspx 

This sort of specialization set's Stellmann Electrical Corp apart from their competition in the NTC area and gives Michael's team a competitive edge in the electrical market. Check out our convo and let us know how you set your company apart in the comment section below.  

Enjoy!  

Check out Stellmann Electrical Corp Here:

https://www.stellmannelectrical.com/

You can follow Michael on IG:

@stellmannelectricalcorp

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The trades have a long, long history of information and skills being passed down, person to person, from Master to Apprentice for millennia. The same method for transmitting lessons and knowledge from person to person hasn't changed for thousands of years. It's how we learn! We are herd animals who learn from those around us. That's one of the things that specifically drew Josh and I to the trades in the first place. We absorb information best when it's being taught directly to us in a setting where we can turn around and practice what we've been taught. Every Kung-Fu master throughout history has come about their position in the exact same way. Who would Luke Skywalker have been without OB1 and Yoda to guide him and help him unlock his potential? We need to learn from those who have come before us, that's just how it works.

What has changed along the trade landscape is the advent of Social Media. Never before in the history of the trades have apprentices had the opportunity to access skills and knowledge from so many masters at the same time. It's truly remarkable. And while social apps offer us some great one-on-one connections, they haven't focussed specifically on tradespeople, until now. Trade Hounds is a social app designed to unite tradespeople from all walks of life in an attempt to spread knowledge and skills in an open environment. In this week's episode, we sit down with JP Canfield from Trade Hounds to discuss their mission and what they've got in store for our community heading into the future. 

You can download the Trade Hounds app in the Apple & Google app stores. Download it, create a profile and get started today!

Enjoy the conversation!

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In today's episode, Josh and I sit down with Jason Hogan, owner / operator of Amphitrite Electric out of Uculet, BC. We talk surfing in Canada, work culture, the Milwaukee M12 series, staying small as a company and a few other things. We picked up a lot during this talk with Jason but our biggest takeaway was his go-with-the-flow approach to life and the trades. 

You can follow Jason and his work at Amphitrite Electric on IG at: 

https://www.instagram.com/amphitriteelectric/

Check out our Live Video of this episode on our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaJWV2QLYRnsIsaXcCK-Dw

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https://www.patreon.com/modernelectrician

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In today's conversation, we sit down with Bryan Duffy, owner-operator of Transition Electric Co. out of Greenville, SC. to discuss leadership in the modern era. We talk philosophy, education and the necessity of positive mentors in our lives and in our trade. We all learn differently and a good leader takes that into consideration in order to get the most from their team. You can find Bryan and Transition Electric Co online IG at:

https://www.instagram.com/transitionelectric_co/

Enjoy the show!

We talk a lot about our careers on this podcast. We've discussed how to get started in the trades, how to find a mentor, techniques for improving yourself, starting a company from the ground up, the list goes on. In this episode, we sit down with our friend Jarrod Bolyer from Quick Connect Electrical Services to discuss how we can leverage our growth and success in our careers to benefit those less fortunate than us. Jarrod is a huge proponent of community outreach and wanted to sit down with us during our final night in Austin, Texas to discuss the ways in which he's been able to exact change in his community. In this episode, Jarrod offers us an opportunity to take a long look at ourselves and ask what are we doing in our own communities to help those struggling to make ends meet. We discuss small things that each of us can do in our daily lives to enhance the lives of those around us. Jarrod is an interesting tradesperson with a unique story to share and we were lucky enough to steal some time from him during our recent trip to the NECA conference in Austin this season.

Thanks Jarrod! Hope you all enjoy this episode!

***On a Technical Note:

We are currently in the process of upping our audio and video production. We'd like to take the time to thank all of you dedicated listeners who have endured our apprentice-level recording techniques up to this point. As we move forward, we will be incorporating more video of these conversations. Our goal is to bring you all the best recorded versions of these wonderful conversations with tradespeople just like you. You'll hear some echo in today's conversation. You;ll also notice that we sound a bit tired... cause we were. Thanks everyone for sticking with our show! We can't wait to bring you better and better content!

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