Innovation Overload

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#33 - Rob Trefz Sep 15, 2021

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“Innovation is finding new and unique ways to solve a problem.” Rob Trefz, Vice President of Pipe and Electrical Solutions at Greenlee, shares how important driving productivity and efficiency is when developing innovative products. Listen to how Greenlee’s software and job site training aims to improve our contractors' jobsites.

#32 - Melinda Kershaw Sep 09, 2021

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“Expanding the industry we are in and taking the next step to further the solar industry.” Melinda Kershaw, Director of Marketing at Day and Night Solar, a NECA Premier Partner, shares the importance of solar energy, microgrids, and EV charging and how big of an opportunity our NECA contractors have in this industry. Listen to how Day and Night Solar supports our contractors and how they focus on policy and technology trends around the U.S.

#31 - Russ King Sep 01, 2021

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“You have got to have a strategy from the top down and leave no stone unturned.” Russ King, Director of Contractor Solutions at Southwire, shares the importance of research and development and how implementing a culture of curiosity can be beneficial for contractors. Listen to Southwire’s latest innovations and tools that help keep our electrical contractors safe and efficient on the jobsite.

#30 - Bill Weber Aug 18, 2021

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“Building processes that produce superior results and continuously improving those processes while training your people.” Bill Weber, Principal of Gaston Electrical, shares his experience in peer groups and how working on your business—not just in the business—has been an impactful gained perspective. Listen to how Gaston Electrical approaches employee training by instilling company culture and empowerment across all levels.

#29 - Greg Santoro Aug 11, 2021

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“Innovation is both the generation and execution of new ideas.” Greg Santoro, Co-founder and Head of Product at DADO, shares the importance of focusing on a targeted business case to help facilitate digital transformation within a company. Listen to how DADO approaches new technologies by using storytelling to help communicate pain points and gain trust in the development process.

#28 - Michael Deaton Aug 03, 2021

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“Innovation in our organization means staying on the forefront of what is yet to come.” Michael Deaton, President of Laibe Electric in Toledo, Ohio, shares his experience in peer groups and how they help facilitate personal development and camaraderie. Listen to how teamwork and a growth mindset play important roles in running a family business.

#27 - Josh Sabatino Jul 28, 2021

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“You can never grow if you don’t realize what your mistakes are.” Josh Sabatino, Owner of Paul’s Electric, New Ulm, MN, shares how he approaches new ideas and the resources that he uses to learn in order to keep up with the pace of innovation. Listen to Paul’s Electric’s perspective on bringing in a prefab shop and instilling a strong company culture.

#26 - Jeff Restine Jul 21, 2021

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“Stay hungry and be willing to learn and push yourself outside of your comfort zone.” Jeff Restine, Vice President and CFO of Fuller Electric, San Diego, shares his outlook on electric vehicle charging stations and the exciting opportunities for future work due to our current infrastructure. Listen to how Fuller Electric engages its employees and adopts new communication strategies.

#25 - Josh Wheeler Jul 07, 2021

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“From a business standpoint, diversity of ideas and diversity of people, actually makes a stronger company.” Josh Wheeler, President of Wheeler Electric, Idaho Falls, Idaho, shares his experience in a family business and the importance of how to approach the topic of succession planning. Listen to how Wheeler Electric pushes innovation in their people through education, culture and goal setting.

#24 - Nick Dobbs Jun 30, 2021

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“You have to be looking for what is going to happen, not so much of what is happening.” Nick Dobbs, President of River Town Electric, Gallipolis, Ohio, shares how his company positions itself for future innovative opportunities and predicts future market changes. Listen to his journey of becoming an electrical contractor and how he learns to stay up on future trends.

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