Switched On | Demesne Electrical

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Leaders in Ireland's electrical field talk about how they got to the top and what they think may be next for the industry.

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08: I Had Absolutely No Plan

Conor Kearney says he wasn’t even a ‘man with a van’ when he started out in the electrical industy. He was one rung below that! Today he’s the owner of CJK Engineering, a firm that turned over 40 million euro last year. Not bad for a man without a plan! This episode has a big emphasis on how important it is to invest in the people around you as well as: • Why the snobbery around apprenticeships is thankfully changing • The importance of company culture and ethos • How to compete with better-know...

Jun 15, 2021•34 min•Ep. 8

07: I Hijacked This, You Get the Next

How do you grow a business when the global economy is tanking all around you and you have a young family to feed? Director of Kane Engineering, Damien Kane, took a risk and it paid off. The company has grown 300% in ten years to become one of the best-known names in Northern Ireland’s electrical industry. We also hear from Patrick Driessen from Conta-Clip Germany about the nifty new products that will make jobs in the industry easier in 2021. This episode features loads of insights into brand bu...

Jun 01, 2021•28 min•Ep. 7

06: Madness

When you’ve risen to the top of your game in the energy industry – where do you go next? If you’re the former CEO of Bord Gais, John Mullins, it’s all about solar power. He’s forecasting it will be the number 1 new source of electricity worldwide for generations to come. We also hear from Brady Corporation, which provides wire ID solutions to companies like SpaceX, about the hot product for 2021. In this episode we learn how imporant solar power generation is going to be in Ireland as well as: K...

May 18, 2021•35 min•Ep. 6

05: Don't Be Afraid to Succeed

What do you do when a massive contract is within your reach but you’re not currently big enough to take it on? Tommy Hynes tells us how his small procurement business, EES, scaled up to take on a major project and hit the big time. Don’t be afraid to fail? Tommy reckons it’s more imprtant to make sure you’re not afraid to succeed. We’ll also hear from Procell, a Duracell company, about the latest innovations in the professional battery market. From technical advancements in the electrical indust...

May 04, 2021•28 min•Ep. 5

04: Man of Mystery

How do you go from engineer to globe-trotting electrical genius? Eryl Owen shares his story. We also hear the measure some companies will take to solve an electrical problem. In this episode we learn tons about networking your way around the world and how far you should go to help people including The importance of the company car Different electrical work standards worldwide How to travel and speak the local language without Google Translate Email v Phone Calls The most important business relat...

Apr 20, 2021•24 min•Ep. 4

03: There Was No Playbook

Niall Curran worked at Wesco as a teenage summer job. After a world of experience with global leaders including Intel, he came back to Wesco as GM, bringing with him a wealth of experience to guide one of the North-Easts largest retailers through its next fifty years. The journey has not without its challenges. We also chat with Robin Earl from Dehn UK, another person with a long line of electrical engineers in the family. Robin started out as an apprentice in his father and grandfather’s electr...

Apr 06, 2021•27 min•Ep. 3

02: I Have a Degree in Losing Money

John Corcoran from Davenham Switchgear has seen his share of financial highs and lows. He shares some brutal truths. Sami Kokkomäki from switch manufacturer Katko talks about why you would need to shut the power off and fast. In our second episode we hear the gritty truth about running a business during boom and bust Jumping from a safe job to your own business How to clear an overdraft fast One thing to consider before borrowing five million Getting paid on time When expansion is good and when ...

Mar 24, 2021•26 min•Ep. 2

01: I Thought I Knew Everything

How to you go from sweeping the floors to buying the company? Paul Fitzsimons tells us the Demesne Electrical story. We also hear what’s ahead for the electrical sector with Mark Keogh from Schneider Electric. These two industry leaders share a ton of great things with us including The early days at Demesne Electrical What it takes to move up the ranks Three tips for ambitious people What is the fourth industrial revolution How upskilling can help your career Women and the marketplace Paul Fitzs...

Mar 24, 2021•30 min•Ep. 1

00: Switched On - Trailer

Leaders in Ireland’s electrical industry chat with Dusty Rhodes about their business, how they found and held success and what the future may hold for the industry here.

Mar 16, 2021•2 min

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