Electrical Construction Insights with Steve Killius

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Keepin' The Lights On

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64 episodes

3 days ago

Connecting with the owners and pros who design, build, and maintain our electrical, communications, and industrial world.

Join us for a quick podcast you can listen to over your lunch break. We'll discuss new solutions to your project and facility problems over the one thing that brings our crews together: lunch.

We'll talk with industry leaders from electrical construction, communications, smart manufacturing, municipalities, building owners and managers, electrical and communications manufacturers, consultants, and anyone else we think can bring new ideas to the challenges we face today.

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Electrical Construction Insights with Steve Killius

Keepin' The Lights On

30 minutes

3 months ago

Electrical Construction Insights with Steve Killius

(00:00:00) Introduction to Steve Killias and His Journey
(00:02:06) Dining and Personal Insights
(00:03:12) Role and Responsibilities at Legrand
(00:04:16) Defining Success
(00:05:32) Understanding Small vs. Large Contractors
(00:10:55) The Importance of Contractor Associations
(00:12:18) Advice on Association Engagement
(00:15:19) Impact of Construction Industry Research
(00:19:16) Technology Challenges in the Construction Industry
(00:23:05) Leveraging Technology for Small Contractors
(00:27:51) Motivation and Passion in the Industry

I sit down with Steve Killius, VP of Contractor Industry Affairs and Programs for Legrand's Electrical Wiring Systems Division, in this insightful episode. Steve shares his journey from an electrician's helper to a VP at Legrand, offering valuable insights into the electrical contracting industry.

Key Takeaways:

Curiosity and Continuous Learning: Steve emphasizes the importance of curiosity and the desire to know more about various topics. He believes that broadening one's knowledge is crucial for personal and professional growth.
Mentorship: Steve advises finding a mentor in any field of interest. He highlights that learning from those who excel in a particular area is the fastest way to master it.
Workforce Development: Steve stresses the significance of training and developing employees. He believes that investing in workforce development is essential for the success and sustainability of any business.

Tune in to hear Steve's thoughts on the challenges and opportunities in the electrical contracting industry, his approach to customer experience, and his views on the impact of technology and AI on the industry. Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app.

To get a hold of us here at Keepin’ The Lights On, please email: podcast@graybar.com

To reach Steve Killius on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skillius/

Learn more about Legrand, North America: https://www.legrand.us/

Hall’s Chophouse: https://www.hallschophouse.com/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/cdt-kCMh-0w