In this episode of the Launch Local Podcast, host Amber Artemis sits down with Walt Bevilacqua, an experienced electrical contractor and the owner of WB Electric. Walt shares his journey in the electrical field, starting from his high school days in tech school, through various employment experiences, to ultimately founding his own company in 2001. He talks about the importance of perpetual learning, building a reliable team, and navigating the challenges of running a business. Walt emphasizes 'word of mouth' as a crucial element for hiring and customer acquisition. He also discusses how he balanced work with personal life, utilized assets to fuel business growth, and his passion for music and community support. Walt offers insights on trust, respect in the workplace, and the significance of establishing an exit strategy in business.

* 00:00 Introduction to Launch Local Podcast

* 00:34 Meet Walt Bevilacqua: A Journey in Electrical Contracting

* 01:16 Early Career and Education

* 04:34 From Cell Towers to International Projects

* 13:51 Starting and Growing WB Electric

* 17:18 Balancing Work and Passion for Music

* 28:58 Building a Strong Team

* 30:55 Continuous Learning and Business Philosophy

* 33:03 Building and Renting Properties

* 34:16 Investing in Assets

* 35:05 Creative Ways to Build Equity

* 35:46 Rich Dad, Poor Dad Philosophy

* 40:19 Performing and Overcoming Fear

* 48:11 Finding Customers and Growing the Business

* 52:08 Challenges and Lessons Learned

* 01:02:36 Future Plans and Exit Strategy

* 01:05:20 Acknowledging Team Contributions

* 01:09:41 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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