Faith in the Trades: How Personal Belief Systems Shape Work Ethic and Leadership
Over the years, I have learned that the way you approach your work is closely connected to the way you approach life. For me, my faith has become an important part of that. I grew up in the Lewiston-Auburn area of Maine, and my path has not always been straightforward. There were times in my […]
Why Hands-On Trades Are Making a Comeback Among Young Professionals
For a long time, the message to young people was pretty simple. Go to college, get a degree, and everything else would fall into place. While that path is still the right choice for many people, I think more young professionals are realizing it is not the only path to a successful and rewarding career. […]
How the Trades Gave Me a Second Chance
Looking Back at Where I Started When people meet me today, they see a business owner, a Master Electrician, a husband, and a father. They see someone who has built a successful company and established a career in the electrical trade. What they do not always see is the road that brought me here. My […]
The Rise of Solar Energy and Why Electricians Are at the Center of the Future
When I first got into the trade, solar was still something a lot of people were unsure about. It was there, but it was not as common as it is today. My early days were spent working in solar installations down in Massachusetts. At the time, I was just a helper trying to learn the […]
From Apprentice to Master Electrician: What It Really Takes to Build a Career in the Trades
When I think back to where I started, I did not have a clear roadmap. I grew up in the Lewiston Auburn area in Maine, and like a lot of people, I did not come from much. I was just trying to figure things out. I liked staying active, playing basketball, skateboarding when I was […]