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Welcome to the Sparky Life Podcast, where we celebrate careers in construction with your host, Lia Lamela.

The Sparky Life Podcast is proudly sponsored by SupplyHouse.com. SupplyHouse.com offers electricians the Trade Masters program, providing benefits like free shipping and order discounts. Visit supplyhouse.com/team to join the program today.

This week, we are honored to have Robert McLaughlin, the director of the Electrical and HVAC Training Center in New York. Robert is a certified OSHA and NFPA Safe Safety Instructor, board member of Habitat for Humanity, and on the Education Committee for Metropolitan Air Conditioning Contractors. He also holds a master electrician's license and owns his own electrical contracting company. Robert brings a wealth of experience and insights into the importance of vocational education and training.

Quotes:

"First you build it by, you know, letting them(students) know that you have a good plan for them. But then you got to show it to them, right? Prove it out."- Robert McLaughlin

"The idea is that you are in control of your own destiny. How hard you work and what you put into this is, is going to be how you get there."- Robert McLaughlin

"Once you're successful and you're able to do something, you got to make sure you reach back and take somebody with you."- Robert McLaughlin

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Welcome to the Sparky Life Podcast, celebrating careers in the trades with your host, Lia Lamela.

The Sparky Life Podcast is proudly sponsored by SupplyHouse.com. It offers electricians the Trade Masters program, providing benefits like free shipping and order discounts. Visit supplyhouse.com/team to join the program today.

This week, we are honored to have Colton Castleman, a seasoned fire alarm technician with a diverse background in both the electrical and fire alarm industries. Colton has extensive experience working for both small companies and large corporations like Siemens. His journey is filled with insights into the intricacies of fire alarm systems, from installation to service and troubleshooting.

Quotes:

• "Troubleshooting is like putting together a puzzle and figuring out what pieces are missing." - Colton Castleman
  
  
• "You have to have a whole lot of care but a little bit of 'don't worry about it' attitude." - Colton Castleman
  
  
• "My life outside of work is more important than work itself. I work to live, not live to work." - Colton Castleman

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Welcome to the Sparky Life Podcast, celebrating careers in the trades with your host, Lia Lamela.

The Sparky Life Podcast is proudly sponsored by SupplyHouse.com. It offers electricians the Trade Masters program, providing benefits like free shipping and order discounts. Visit supplyhouse.com/team to join the program today.

This week, we welcome Paige Knowles, author of the Plumber Paige Bathroom Series, and Lianna Faber, founder of Women Pioneers in Unity. Paige's books introduce kids to skilled trades, while Lianna's non-profit supports women in these fields. Both are revolutionizing careers for women!

Quotes:

"You just have to do it and move forward... Pursue it. Creating a group like you have or writing books like me. Just do it." - Paige Knowles

"Just have confidence in myself because, you know, others may not always have that confidence in me." - Lianna Faber

Thank you for tuning in to the Sparky Life Podcast. Join us next week for more insights and inspiring stories from professionals in the trades.

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