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Next-Gen Insights with Luis Llamas, Salvador Electric

⏱️ 15:30 🎤 Ellen Parson, Luis Yamas, Junior
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Next-Gen Insights with Luis Llamas, Salvador Electric
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  • 0:00
    Sponsor Spotlight
    The episode begins with an acknowledgement of the sponsor, IEM, highlighting their custom manufacturing capabilities for electrical equipment.
  • 0:29
    Introduction to Luis Llamas
    Host Ellen Parson introduces Luis Llamas, owner of Salvador Electric and an ECM 30 Under 30 All-Star, to discuss his career and insights.
  • 3:36
    Luis's Background & Journey
    Luis shares his background, including his 12 years of experience, becoming a master electrician, and starting Salvador Electric at a young age.
  • 10:33
    Passion for Electrical Work
    Luis explains how his interest in the electrical trade was sparked in high school, seeing diagrams come to life through hands-on work.
  • 12:17
    Favorite Projects & Advice
    Luis discusses his preference for commercial tenant space projects and offers advice for young people entering the electrical profession, emphasizing training and understanding hazards.
  • 18:20
    Training & NEC Importance
    He recommends focusing on electrical theory and understanding the NEC, noting the challenges and benefits of staying updated with different code cycles.
  • 23:47
    Skills & Pet Peeves
    Luis highlights basic math as a crucial skill for electricians and shares his biggest on-the-job pet peeve: finding a bathroom.
  • 26:56
    Work-Life Balance & Delegation
    Luis talks about the challenges of work-life balance as a business owner and the importance of delegation and mentoring his employees.
  • 31:34
    Rapid Fire Questions
    The segment concludes with a series of quick-fire questions covering personal preferences like coffee or tea, morning person vs. night owl, and desired superpowers.
  • 34:05
    Closing Remarks
    Ellen Parson thanks Luis for his insights and encourages listeners to subscribe and engage with ECM's content.

Speakers

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Ellen Parson
Host — editor-in-chief of ECM
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Luis Yamas, Junior
owner and master electrician of Salvador Electric

Key Takeaways

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Prioritize foundational electrical theory to understand 'why' you're doing something, making hands-on work simpler and safer.

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Gain as much on-the-job experience as possible, as it is crucial for understanding potential hazards and responsibilities in the electrical trade.

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Stay updated on the latest electrical codes (like the NEC) and strive to apply the highest standards, as this simplifies working across different jurisdictions.

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Recognize the importance of basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying) for tasks like conduit bending, circuit sizing, and calculating percentages.

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As a business owner, learn to delegate tasks and set boundaries to achieve a work-life balance; you can't do everything yourself.

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Mentor and pour into younger team members or subs; investing in their growth not only helps them but also builds a more capable and reliable workforce for your business.

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