How does a contracting business stay successful for more than 100 years?

On Episode 4 of The Core Contractor Show, Addie sits down with Kyle Williamson, President of Shawver & Son, Inc., alongside Locke Supply’s Jerry and Adam Balkema, to talk about leadership, longevity, career growth, and the relationships that keep the electrical industry moving forward.

Kyle shares his journey from apprentice to President, what it means to lead a company with roots dating back to 1919, and the lessons that come with carrying more than a century of history into the next generation.

The conversation also dives into building strong contractor-supplier relationships, knowing when persistence pays off, asking for the opportunities you want, developing future leaders, and how the electrical industry continues to evolve.

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What happens to refrigerant after it's recovered and why does reclaim matter?

On this episode of The Core Contractor Show, Addie sits down with Sean Kerr and Miranda Alvarez of iGas, alongside Ronnie Hill, Director of Purchasing at Locke Supply, to talk about refrigerant recovery and reclamation, the changing HVACR industry, and the role contractors play in keeping refrigerants in circulation.

Hear how the reclaim process works, why proper recovery matters, and what contractors should know as the refrigerant industry continues to evolve.

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Special thanks to Generac for sponsoring this episode!

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Connect with Locke Supply Co.:

Website: http://www.lockesupply.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lockesupply/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockesupplyco/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lockesupply

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What does it really take to turn your trade into a growing business?

On this episode of The Core Contractor Show, Addie sits down with Noah Guerrero, owner of Guerrero Electrical, and Nash Cogburn, Director of Commercial Operations at Locke Supply, to talk about the risks of business ownership, growing a team, investing in the future, and the relationships that help contractors succeed.

Hear Noah's journey from electrician to business owner and the lessons he's learned while growing Guerrero Electric to serve more than 2,500 customers.

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Special thanks to Generac for sponsoring this episode! Connect with Locke Supply Co.:

Website: https://www.lockesupply.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lockesupply

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockesupplyco/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lockesupply

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lockesupplyco/

X: https://x.com/LockeSupplyCo

#TheCoreContractorShow #LockeSupplyCo #SkilledTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #PlumbingCareers #Generac

In the first episode of The Core Contractor Show, Addie sits down with Scott Ringwald of Mid-Del Technology Center and Locke Supply Plumbing Sales Manager Coy Cooksey to discuss building the next generation of skilled tradespeople. They explore the importance of attitude, work ethic, constructive criticism, specialized skills and how contractors can create opportunities for young adults entering the industry. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, be sure to like, subscribe and share! 🎙️🔧 Special thanks to Generac for sponsoring this episode! Connect with Locke Supply Co.: Locke Supply Co. WebsiteFacebookInstagramTikTok LinkedInX (Twitter) #TheCoreContractorShow #LockeSupplyCo #SkilledTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #PlumbingCareers #Generac