Union Trained, Self‑Made | Mike Lelia - Lelia Electric Corp

About this episode

Mike Lelia shares his journey of leaving the electricians union to start his own electrical company.

After 15 years in NYC's Local 3 Electricians Union, Mike Lelia made the kind of move most people only talk about. In this episode, he breaks down how he walked away from union stability and a guaranteed paycheck to bet on himself and build Lelia Electric Corp. from the ground up. Six years later, Mike leads his electrical firm proudly serving Westchester & Fairfield counties commercial, residential, and industrial sectors, proving what can happen when skill, grit, and risk all meet at the same junction! Website: www.leliaelectric.com Instagram: @leliaelectric Order The Blueprint & The Diligent Cigars Here! https://www.flyingcigars.com/brands/the-burn-down-podcast/ https://getyourcigars.com/products/the-burn-down-podcast-sampler-pack https://tiptopsmoke.com/?s=burn+down+podcast

People in this episode

Host: The Burn Down

Guest: Mike Lelia

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• risk-taking
• electric industry
• union work
• business growth

Keywords

• Mike Lelia
• Lelia Electric Corp
• Local 3 Electricians Union
• entrepreneurship
• risk
• Westchester
• Fairfield counties

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lelia Electric Corp, Local 3 Electricians Union, The Burn Down Podcast

Places: Westchester, Fairfield counties

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