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Innovation Overload

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116 episodes

1 day ago

“These events are so much more than just booths and classes—they’re about the conversations, the connections, and the energy that push our industry forward.” Tune in to the Contractor Takeover edition of the Innovation Overload podcast, hosted by Jared Chrisman and Sean Lazarian, with special guest Steve Swain, Project Manager at Swain Electric. This episode spotlights the NECA Convention, showcasing why it’s essential for electrical contractors and industry innovators. Go beyond the booths a...

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“These events are so much more than just booths and classes—they’re about the conversations, the connections, and the energy that push our industry forward.” Tune in to the Contractor Takeover edition of the Innovation Overload podcast, hosted by Jared Chrisman and Sean Lazarian, with special guest Steve Swain, Project Manager at Swain Electric. This episode spotlights the NECA Convention, showcasing why it’s essential for electrical contractors and industry innovators. Go beyond the booths a...

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/116)

Innovation Overload

#116: Steve Swain

“These events are so much more than just booths and classes—they’re about the conversations, the connections, and the energy that push our industry forward.” Tune in to the Contractor Takeover edition of the Innovation Overload podcast, hosted by Jared Chrisman and Sean Lazarian, with special guest Steve Swain, Project Manager at Swain Electric. This episode spotlights the NECA Convention, showcasing why it’s essential for electrical contractors and industry innovators. Go beyond the booths a...

3 days ago

37 minutes

Innovation Overload

#115: Max Gallaway

"Innovation in terms of our industry is crucial. If you are not willing to adapt and learn new things, then you will get passed very quickly." On this episode of the Innovation Overload podcast, we will hear from Max Gallaway, VP, Max Electric, as he discusses the best practices for supply disruption, innovation, and preparing your business for the future.

3 weeks ago

41 minutes

Innovation Overload

#114: Eric Smith

“It’s great to see the industry introduce and expose some of these technologies — it gets people excited about where we’re headed.” Eric Smith, president of the Penn State NECA Student Chapter, joins Innovation Overload: Contractor Takeover Edition hosts Jared Christman of Big State Electric and Sean Lazarian of ESSCO to represent his team, winners of the 2025 Electrical Contractor Innovation Challenge. Tune in to hear how Eric’s team and other NECA Student Chapters are leveraging creativity,...

1 month ago

34 minutes

Innovation Overload

#113: Leah Mack

"It's ok to be afraid. It's not ok to do nothing with it." In this installment of the Innovation Overload podcast, we learn about exploring groundbreaking technologies from Leah Mack, Project Manager at Allison-Smith Company. Leah discusses the industry's evolution and what's to come. Plug in and stay ahead with insights that spark real change.

1 month ago

37 minutes

Innovation Overload

#112: Contractor Takeover for Convention

"It’s like a shopping mall full of construction tools and services." In this Contractor Takeover edition of Innovation Overload, hosts Jared Chrisman and Shawn Lazarian preview the upcoming NECA Convention & Trade Show and unpack the tech trends shaping the future of the electrical industry. From AI-powered workflows to VR productivity tools and smart safety gear, they explore how innovation is evolving at a rapid pace—and how these trends will be front and center at the convention. ...

2 months ago

45 minutes

Innovation Overload

#111: Ron Bailey

"Don't sit in the palace, but get outside and walk the grounds." In this latest episode of Innovation Overload, General Ron Bailey will share insights on the critical role leadership plays in driving innovation.

3 months ago

40 minutes

Innovation Overload

#110: Gilbert Coronado

"Innovation isn’t just about new ideas—it’s about creating value where others haven’t looked yet." In this episode of Innovation Overload: Contractor Takeover Edition, Gilbert Coronado, Account Executive at NavVis, dives deep into the world of reality capture and scanning technology. Drawing from his experience leading high-speed scanning initiatives on complex projects, Gilbert shares how SLAM-based LiDAR systems are transforming the way contractors capture, process, and apply spatial ...

3 months ago

46 minutes

Innovation Overload

#109: Phil Matthews, Andy Sellers, and Michael Parkes

"I think change is inevitable. If we don't change, we're going to be left behind, especially in the world that we're in right now." In this episode, hosts Andy Sellers, Management Executive at Quality Electric, and Phil Matthews, Vice President of Operations Support at O'Connell Electric, sit down with Michael Parkes, President and COO at O'Connell Electric. Together, they explore how the electrical industry is adapting to rapid technological change—from AI and automation to workforce d...

4 months ago

45 minutes

Innovation Overload

#108: Contractor Takeover - Aaron Graven and Brian Dilley

“We just bit this elephant off and kept chunking it—one piece at a time.” In this episode of Innovation Overload, Contractor Takeover, hosts Jared and Sean welcome Aaron Graven, Senior Virtual Construction Engineer, and Brian Dilley, Director of Construction Services at Lake Erie Electric. Together, they explore how this established electrical contractor is embracing innovation through advanced BIM workflows and a hands-on approach to prefabrication. Packed with practical insights, prov...

4 months ago

40 minutes

Innovation Overload

#107: Todd Grossweiler and Eric Spaeth

"I encourage everyone as a call to action to stay engaged not only with your companies but also with your peers in the industry. We can achieve much more together than we can alone." In this episode of the Innovation Overload Podcast, Todd Grossweiler from the Allison-Smith Company and Eric Spaeth from The Brandt Companies discuss strategies for doing more with less.

5 months ago

35 minutes

Innovation Overload

#106: Contractor Takeover - Mica Ashmore

"We are a system—not just silos. We’re an ecosystem, a biological organism. When you move one lever, it affects another." In this episode of NECA’s Innovation Overload: Contractor Takeover Edition, Mica Ashmore, Strategic Business Integration Manager at Alterman Electric, shares how embracing systems thinking can transform the way electrical contractors operate. Drawing on insights from his cross-functional leadership role, Mica explains how breaking down silos and viewing the organization as...

5 months ago

42 minutes

Innovation Overload

#105: Mike Oakes, Ian Andrews, and Josh Bone

“I look at so much of this and think we’ve institutionalized so much. We’ve got to get used to faster rates of change, be more open, and keep our eyes open to what’s next.” In this episode of the Innovation Overload Podcast, guest host Mike Oakes, President of First Choice Electrical Solutions, sits down with Ian Andrews, Executive Director of Field and Industrial Labor Relations, and Josh Bone, Executive Director of ELECTRI. Together, they explore how labor and the union are adapting to the ...

6 months ago

52 minutes

Innovation Overload

#104: The Past Years Change in AI - Rise of the Models

“You can't go open a magazine article, you can't go to a conference without being slammed with 'AI', but no one understands what's going on under the hood.” Join Contractor Takeover hosts Jared Christman of Big State Electric and Sean Lazarian of ESSCO as they break down the buzz around artificial intelligence, explore its real-world applications in electrical construction, and uncover how contractors can make the most of this evolving technology.

7 months ago

33 minutes

Innovation Overload

#103: Jef Fagan

"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 t...

7 months ago

40 minutes

Innovation Overload

102: Marco Giamberardino

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 ...

7 months ago

34 minutes

Innovation Overload

#101: Liz Campbell

"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.

8 months ago

35 minutes

Innovation Overload

#100: Todd Grossweiler and Tim Viau

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...

8 months ago

18 minutes

Innovation Overload

#99: Jeff Lewis, Joe Barnard, and Dorin Nicorici

"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 ...

9 months ago

41 minutes

Innovation Overload

#98: Robert Soler

"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.

9 months ago

31 minutes

Innovation Overload

#97: Adam Davis and Adam Rude

"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, explo...

10 months ago

17 minutes