Innovation Overload

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#103: Jef Fagan Apr 04, 2025

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"If you're not innovating and thinking ahead, you're going to be behind the eight ball—and left behind." On this episode of the Innovation Overload Podcast, we’re joined by Jef Fagan, Senior Vice President of Risk Management and Labor Relations at NECA National. Jef shares key tools and strategies for managing risk, navigating labor relations, and addressing workforce challenges in a rapidly evolving industry. Don’t miss this essential conversation for leaders looking to stay ahead of the curve.

102: Marco Giamberardino Mar 24, 2025

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Join us on this episode of Innovation Overload as we dive into the world of policy, advocacy, and the future of the electrical contracting industry with Marco Giamberardino. As a key voice in government affairs, Marco shares insights into his role in shaping policies that impact contractors nationwide. Hear how he works "to bridge the gap between those decision makers and our industry, ensuring the decisions they make reflect the real-world business needs of our contractors." Don't miss this essential conversation on the intersection of legislation, innovation, and the electrical industry’s evolving landscape!

#101: Liz Campbell Mar 07, 2025

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"Here we are an industry where the majority of our contractors, who own their companies have never opened the door of a college." Join Contractor Takeover hosts Jared Christman of Big State Electric and Sean Lazarian of ESSCO as they discuss outreach, and recruitment with Director of Chapter Development at Atlanta NECA, Liz Campbell.

#100: Todd Grossweiler and Tim Viau Feb 21, 2025

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In the VDC world, you're not always working with electricians – you're working with people who have learned electrical work from the 3D side of things. So I try to be clear and bring whatever I've learned in the field into the office and try to teach everyone. It just makes everyone's job easier. What happens when a degreed electrical engineer with no initial industry background and a third generation IBEW electrician come together to reflect on their years of leadership and experience in electrical construction? Join us for this incredible conversation between Todd Grossweiler from the Allison-Smith Company and Tim Viau from Miller Electric as they talk about the value of leadership, technology, and innovation to bridge the gap between field and office.

#99: Jeff Lewis, Joe Barnard, and Dorin Nicorici Feb 07, 2025

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"Partnering is the strategic nature of making sure we are working together for the best outcome for all of us, not just for one of us." In this episode of the Innovation Overload Podcast, guest hosts Joe Barnard, President of National Installation for Archkey Solutions, and Dorin Nicorici, President & CEO of Dynalectric Oregon and Arizona, sit down with Eaton Strategic Account Manager Jeff Lewis to discuss industry changes, challenges, product innovations, and lead times. They also share best practices and strategies for collaborating with manufacturing partners to drive efficiency and ensure successful project outcomes.

#98: Robert Soler Jan 24, 2025

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"We are putting the right light in the right direction that drives wellness components because it's different." In this episode of the Contractor Takeover edition of the Innovation Overload podcast, hosts Jared Christman, Director of Innovation and Technology at Big State Electric, and Sean Lazarian, CFO of ESSCO spoke with Robert Soler, co-founder of Skyview. Robert shares his journey from working at NASA to uncovering the science behind light and its impact on your sleep.

#97: Adam Davis and Adam Rude Jan 10, 2025

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"We're trying to accelerate their learning process with the tools and technology that we use in our industry, and trying to facilitate and encourage their interaction with local contractors." Discover how NECA Student Chapters are shaping the future of the electrical contracting by attracting and developing top talent. Guest hosts Adam Davis, Director of Fabrication and Modular Solutions at Miller Electric, and Adam Rude, Vice President of Construction Support Operations at ERMCO, explore the Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge (ECIC) and share insights and resources to inspire interest and engagement in the industry.

#96: Nathan Wood Dec 20, 2024

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"We want to be a platform to bring together the shared pains where we are struggling to share data that we should be sharing. Understand the root causes of people processing technology and why it's not happening, try to overcome them." Nathan Wood, Construction Progress Coalition Executive Director joins the Contractor Takeover hosts Jared Christman of Big State Electric and Sean Lazarian of ESSCO. Listen as they discuss about the need for open interoperability standards between project delivery stakeholders.

#95: Phil Matthews Dec 06, 2024

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“Learning has to come from within. It’s gotta be a certain amount of drive that’s in each person and that person has to figure out what that drive is.” Phil Matthews, Director of Construction Services, talks about looking at innovation from multiple angles, culture, overcoming burnout, and being intentional in career development. Listen in for more on Phil’s journey and to pick up tools to sharpen your own professional resiliency.

#94: Justin Kohlman Nov 22, 2024

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"When looking at new technology, you need to be realistic about what your use case is because you are going to be spending a good amount of money to have access to that product and if you are not going to use it to its full capability, it may not fit into your workflow and what you really need.” On this weeks episode of the Innovation Overload Podcast, Contractor Takeover edition, Justin Kohlman Executive Vice President of Schaffer Electric discusses the leadership transition to the second generation or new owner of an electrical contractor. They also dive into and best practices and strategies for the exploration and sucessful implementation of new technology.

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