In this conversation, Matt and TJ Schiaffo discuss TJ's journey in the electrical industry, from growing up with a father who was a respected union electrician to starting his own business, Triton Electrical. TJ shares how he got into the electrical union and his decision to branch out and start his own company. He also talks about the challenges and rewards of running a business and the importance of ambition and growth. TJ emphasizes the importance of building a strong team and creating opportunities for his employees to succeed. In this conversation, TJ Schiaffo, the owner of Triton Electrical, discusses the importance of apprenticeship and toughness in the electrical trade. He shares stories of the challenges he faced during his apprenticeship and how it shaped him as a professional. TJ also emphasizes the value of recognizing hard work and loyalty in his team members, and how he rewards and promotes those who show dedication. He discusses the growth and learning opportunities he provides for his employees, as well as the challenges of managing a team with different levels of experience. TJ shares his advice for developing young talent and the importance of taking on responsibility and leadership. He also discusses the challenges of growing a small electrical company and provides insights into the future plans for Triton Electrical.
In this conversation, Matt and TJ Schiaffo discuss TJ's journey in the electrical industry, from growing up with a father who was a respected union electrician to starting his own business, Triton Electrical. TJ shares how he got into the electrical union and his decision to branch out and start his own company. He also talks about the challenges and rewards of running a business and the importance of ambition and growth. TJ emphasizes the importance of building a strong team and creating opportunities for his employees to succeed. In this conversation, TJ Schiaffo, the owner of Triton Electrical, discusses the importance of apprenticeship and toughness in the electrical trade. He shares stories of the challenges he faced during his apprenticeship and how it shaped him as a professional. TJ also emphasizes the value of recognizing hard work and loyalty in his team members, and how he rewards and promotes those who show dedication. He discusses the growth and learning opportunities he provides for his employees, as well as the challenges of managing a team with different levels of experience. TJ shares his advice for developing young talent and the importance of taking on responsibility and leadership. He also discusses the challenges of growing a small electrical company and provides insights into the future plans for Triton Electrical.