Building Gaskin Electric: How Chris and Lean Lead With Faith, Grit, and Growth

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Construction Hot Takes

Ascent Consulting

22 episodes

3 weeks ago

Hosted by Adam Cooper, CEO of Ascent Consulting, alongside Senior Consultants Gregory Gorman and Jeff Robertson, Construction Hot Takes show dives into the gritty, unfiltered realities of building a profitable construction company. With nearly 100 years of combined experience, they’ve been there—from carrying gear on job sites to leading Ascent, a consulting powerhouse that exclusively serves construction companies across North America. Each episode is packed with insights, strategies, and insider knowledge from the industry’s top consulting firm for contractors. Discover what big national contractors know about growing a business, get actionable advice on boosting efficiency, and learn how to supercharge your project pipeline. Tune in, get inspired, and gain the knowledge to take your construction business to the next level.

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Building Gaskin Electric: How Chris and Lean Lead With Faith, Grit, and Growth

Construction Hot Takes

43 minutes

3 weeks ago

Building Gaskin Electric: How Chris and Lean Lead With Faith, Grit, and Growth

Electrical work is often the last thing noticed on a job site, but it is the first thing missed when it is not done right. Behind the wires, conduits, and deadlines is a story of resilience, faith, and a husband-and-wife team who built their company by refusing to settle.

In this episode of Construction Hot Takes, we sit down with Chris and Lean Gaskin, the leaders of Gaskin Electric. Their journey began with a layoff two weeks before Christmas, while navigating a pregnancy and their young son’s cancer diagnosis. What could have ended their story became the start of a business built on courage, hard lessons, and relentless determination.

Since then, Chris and Lean have grown Gaskin Electric to more than 20 employees, tackling complex projects across Georgia and beyond. From moving states to shutting down and restarting their company, to balancing leadership as spouses and parents, their story is about building not just a business but also a stronger marriage and family along the way.

In this episode, you will hear:

● Chris’s journey from the trades to starting Gaskin Electric after a layoff
● How their son’s health battle shaped their outlook and priorities
● Why moving to Georgia became a turning point for growth
● The lessons learned about management, estimating, and running projects
● How they balance being both spouses and business partners
● The three biggest takeaways from building their company: become a good businessman, find the right accountant and insurance partner, and never settle

If you are looking for a raw and real story about building a construction business with grit, faith, and family at the center, this episode is for you.

#Construction #ElectricalContractor #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #FamilyBusiness

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