The Emerging Leaders Podcast // Fischer Homes

31 Strategic Partnerships with Kevin Padgett

Fischer Homes

KEP Electric: http://www.kepelectric.com

Kevin is founder of KEP Electric, a successful, innovative electrical contracting company. KEP Electric is one of our most trusted Trade Partners here at Fischer Homes. For nearly 20 years, KEP Electric has wired tens of thousands of homes throughout Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Southeast Indiana, and Northern Kentucky markets. They have a proven and successful track record working with many of the nation's top 100 homebuilders, as well as regional, local, and custom home builders. In this episode we talk about: 

  • Kevin’s passion for construction and the skills and experiences that built his success
  • We also talk about why Fischer Homes is the Builder of Choice for KEP Electric and how we maintain that status
  • How KEP Electric and Fischer Homes have established an amazing win-win strategic partnership that has fueled both of our successes

Timestamps: 

  • 2:35 - Kevin’s career story
  • 9:05 - The value of Trade Work
  • 15:15 - The pride that comes from Trade Work
  • 16:04 - Essential skills for success
  • 18:00 - How to be the ‘Builder of Choice’
  • 24:22 - Important leadership decisions
  • 27:29 - Leaders must listen
  • 29:40 - Bag O’ Questions
  • 35:52 - Key Takeaways