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In this episode, Damien Robinson provides an insightful look at testing

and diagnostics for utility networks. He shares valuable perspectives on

making the transition into management and building a customer-focused,

collaborative culture. Manufacturers and reps can learn a great deal

from his experiences to strengthen partnerships and better serve

customers together.

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Hosted by CBM's own Vice President of Broadband, Tim Locker, Power the

Network is bringing industry leaders to your feed every other week. One

minute, you'll dive deep into products and innovative new processes. The

next minute, you'll be learning timeless principles to equip you in

your career. At CBM, we are powered by ownership, and we're bringing the

same energy into podcasting with Power the Network.

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In this episode of Power the Network, host Tim Locker interviews Shawn

Tafoya, a regional sales manager at Acuity Lighting, about the lighting

industry and Acuity's solutions. They discuss the importance of lighting

and how Acuity provides solutions across many sectors from residential

to utilities. Shawn explains the benefits of transitioning to LED

lighting, including 50% energy savings and reduced maintenance costs. He

outlines the process of changing out old streetlights to LED fixtures

and the factors municipalities must consider.

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Hosted by CBM's own Vice President of Broadband, Tim Locker, Power the

Network is bringing industry leaders to your feed every other week. One

minute, you'll dive deep into products and innovative new processes. The

next minute, you'll be learning timeless principles to equip you in

your career. At CBM, we are powered by ownership, and we're bringing the

same energy into podcasting with Power the Network.

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This is part two of Tim Locker's interview with Jason Johns, VP of Construction at Gateway Fiber. In this episode, Jason emphasizes the importance of transparency and honesty when dealing with partners and customers. He notes that finding the right employees who fit the company culture is more important than technical skills. Training field technicians to provide good customer service is critical since they represent the company directly to homeowners.

Looking ahead, workforce shortages will challenge the industry's ability to meet infrastructure targets with new government funding. However, expanded fiber networks will bring huge benefits like remote work and schooling. The podcast covers relationship building, company culture, customer service, hiring practices, and future growth opportunities in the telecom industry.

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Hosted by CBM's own Vice President of Broadband, Tim Locker, Power the

Network is bringing industry leaders to your feed every other week. One

minute, you'll dive deep into products and innovative new processes. The

next minute, you'll be learning timeless principles to equip you in

your career. At CBM, we are powered by ownership, and we're bringing the

same energy into podcasting with Power the Network.

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In this episode of Power the Network, host Tim Locker interviews Jason Johns, Vice President of Construction at Gateway Fiber. Jason has over 22 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He previously worked at Centurylink for 22 years before making the switch to Gateway Fiber about a year ago. Jason was attracted to Gateway Fiber because it is a smaller, growth-focused company with an aggressive build forecast.

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Hosted by CBM's own Vice President of Broadband, Tim Locker, Power the

Network is bringing industry leaders to your feed every other week. One

minute, you'll dive deep into products and innovative new processes. The

next minute, you'll be learning timeless principles to equip you in

your career. At CBM, we are powered by ownership, and we're bringing the

same energy into podcasting with Power the Network.

For more information, connect with us at cbmrep.com/contact

In this episode of Power the Network, host Tim Locker interviews Heather Sethi Director of Channel for nVent Hoffman. They discuss nVent Hoffman's products, market strategy, and Heather's perspective on women in leadership roles. Heather provides an overview of nVent Hoffman, explaining that they are the global leader in electrical enclosures that connect, support and protect customer systems where failure costs are high. She emphasizes nVent Hoffman's commitment to quality over price.

Heather shares how she worked her way up in the industry, starting in an entry level sales role at a manufacturer's rep and eventually landing her current Director position. She talks about the importance of relationships in distribution and stresses the need for truth, honesty and humility. Heather offers her perspective on bringing more women into leadership roles, noting it brings more diversity and new dynamics. She discusses the challenges of extensive business travel and finding work-life balance as a leader. Heather also shares her approach to time management, setting priorities and strategic thinking.

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Hosted by CBM's own Vice President of Broadband, Tim Locker, Power the

Network is bringing industry leaders to your feed every other week. One

minute, you'll dive deep into products and innovative new processes. The

next minute, you'll be learning timeless principles to equip you in

your career. At CBM, we are powered by ownership, and we're bringing the

same energy into podcasting with Power the Network.

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In this episode, Tim Locker and guest Chris Kurtz talk about changes and

new technologies in the power utility industry. They talked about

distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS), which help

utilities manage multiple power generation sources like solar, wind, and

traditional plants. DERMS determine the most cost-effective source at

any time.

They discussed how mergers help utilities achieve economies of scale in

purchasing and operations, benefiting customers by keeping rates lower.

Time of use rates encourage customers to shift high power usage away

from peak demand times, reducing the need for expensive peaking power

plants. The growth of fiber optics improves utilities' communication

abilities. Chris shared his perspective shifting from working at a

utility to being a manufacturer's rep, gaining an appreciation for

responsive customer service.

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Hosted by CBM's own Vice President of Broadband, Tim Locker, Power the

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minute, you'll dive deep into products and innovative new processes. The

next minute, you'll be learning timeless principles to equip you in

your career. At CBM, we are powered by ownership, and we're bringing the

same energy into podcasting with Power the Network.

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Tim Locker interviews Chris Kurtz, a utility industry veteran who

recently joined CBM, about trends and changes in the electric utility

industry. They discuss the value of technical degrees versus hands-on

experience for new utility workers, the transition away from coal

towards renewable energy sources like wind and solar, and the challenges

of implementing new technologies like electric vehicles, which require

upgrades to the power grid.

Chris provides perspective on striking a balance between rapidly

adopting new innovations versus carefully vetting them over time. He

highlights the need for utilities to invest in training the next

generation of lineworkers to maintain and upgrade infrastructure. The

conversation covers the complexities of modernizing the grid to enable

sustainable power sources while maintaining reliability and

cost-effectiveness for customers.

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Hosted by CBM's own Vice President of Broadband, Tim Locker, Power the

Network is bringing industry leaders to your feed every other week. One

minute, you'll dive deep into products and innovative new processes. The

next minute, you'll be learning timeless principles to equip you in

your career. At CBM, we are powered by ownership, and we're bringing the

same energy into podcasting with Power the Network.

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David Johnson from Dura-Line discussed MicroDuct technology and its benefits for fiber optic network builds. He explained how MicroDuct allows for high fiber count pathways while taking up less space than traditional conduit. It provides a scalable solution as additional microducts can be added in the future as needed. Dura-Line provides training through their Dura-Line Academy to install and utilize this technology properly. They partner with manufacturers and customers to supply complete microduct solutions.

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Hosted by CBM's own Vice President of Broadband, Tim Locker, Power the Network is bringing industry leaders to your feed every other week. One minute, you'll dive deep into products and innovative new processes. The next minute, you'll be learning timeless principles to equip you in your career. At CBM, we are powered by ownership, and we're bringing the same energy into podcasting with Power the Network.

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In this episode of Power the Network, host Tim Locker interviews John Kim, a battery expert with over 30 years of experience. They discuss the basics of how batteries work, the history of battery technology, lead acid vs lithium-ion batteries, and trends in the utility industry like electric vehicles and distributed energy resources (DERs). John provides perspective on the reliability and recyclability of lead acid batteries compared to lithium-ion. He also talks about how valve-regulated lead acid batteries like the ones made by EnerSys can save space in utility substation applications.

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Hosted by CBM's own Vice President of Broadband, Tim Locker, Power the Network is bringing industry leaders to your feed every other week. One minute, you'll dive deep into products and innovative new processes. The next minute, you'll be learning timeless principles to equip you in your career. At CBM, we are powered by ownership, and we're bringing the same energy into podcasting with Power the Network.

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In this episode, we sit down with Dan Levac, Senior New Business Development Manager at Preformed Line Products (PLP), to discuss what's happening in the broadband industry today. Dan walks us through the challenges the industry is facing and how PLP is strategizing for the next generation. Levac also shares incredible principles for any career, regardless of the industry.

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Hosted by CBM's own Vice President of Broadband, Tim Locker, Power the Network is bringing industry leaders to your feed every other week. One minute, you'll dive deep into products and innovative new processes. The next minute, you'll be learning timeless principles to equip you in your career. At CBM, we are powered by ownership, and we're bringing the same energy into podcasting with Power the Network.