Keepin' The Lights On

Connecting with the owners and pros who design, build, and maintain our electrical, communications, and industrial world. Join us for a quick podcast you can listen to over your lunch break. We'll discuss new solutions to your project and facility problems over the one thing that brings our crews together: lunch. We'll talk with industry leaders from electrical construction, communications, smart manufacturing, municipalities, building owners and managers, electrical and communications manufacturers, consultants, and anyone else we think can bring new ideas to the challenges we face today.

Keepin' The Lights On is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 82 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Keepin' The Lights On, a business show with 82 episodes published.

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  Episode #81

  Rethinking Data Center Builds with Rob Conrad

  Aug 12, 202639 min

  In this episode, Rob Conrad, Director of Pricing and Channel Marketing at Legrand North America, shares insights on the challenges and innovations in data center development, including size, complexity, and sustainability. Discover how industry trends are shaping the future of data infrastructure and what manufacturers and contractors are doing to keep pace. Here’s where I ask a huge favor from you, I’m creating a newsletter as a way for you to share your thoughts on the episodes, share guest ideas and for me to give you insight into future episodes, and of course share great restaurants with you, please subscribe at https://www.graybar.com/podcast#subscribe . Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app. To reach Rob Conrad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-conrad-9234352/ Learn more about Legrand (episode and show sponsor – thank you) and they’re work with Data Centers: https://www.legrand.us/markets/data-center?utm_source=show_notes&utm_medium=show_link&utm_campaign=2026-2027_sponsorship&utm_content=rob_conrad SADO in St Louis: https://www.sado-stl.com/ YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/z7pR8AAqWQc

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  Episode #80

  EC Construction Tech Workflows w Melissa Dixon

  Jul 22, 202631 min

  Unlock the secret to transforming the construction industry—where communication silos and outdated workflows are holding everyone back. Melissa Dixon, shares her grounded insights on how digital workflows are reshaping project efficiency from the field to the office—and why adapting now matters more than ever. Construction projects often still rely on scribbles, phone calls, and guesswork, which creates delays, rework, and frustration. Melissa explains why digitization has been slow to catch on, and what’s finally helping teams move toward smarter, more connected ways of working. From field-to-office collaboration to AI-assisted invoice matching and site mapping, she breaks down the practical tools that are making a difference. You’ll discover: How systems thinking is changing the way construction teams approach the full project lifecycle Why digital tools need to fit existing workflows to actually get adopted How better content, metadata, and data quality strengthen AI and connected workflows Real examples of AI helping with search, matching, and documentation Why construction leaders need both top-down support and field-level buy-in to drive change Melissa also shares her perspective on BIM, model-based procurement, labor data, pre-construction planning, and the importance of balancing detailed data with simplicity for the people using it every day. If you work in construction, project management, or any role touched by workflow efficiency, this conversation offers a clear, practical look at how digital transformation is unfolding in the real world. It’s not about hype — it’s about making work easier, faster, and more accurate across the entire supply chain. Here’s where I ask a huge favor from you, I’m creating a newsletter as a way for you to share your thoughts on the episodes, share guest ideas and for me to give you insight into future episodes, and of course share great restaurants with you, please subscribe at https://www.graybar.com/podcast#subscribe . Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app. Learn more about Trimble: https://www.trimble.com/en/industries/construction Gino’s On the Point: https://ginosrestaurants.co/gino-at-the-point/ YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/6fPk92sTLks Thank you to this episode’s sponsor: Panduit

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  Episode #79

  Economics and the Electrical Supply Chain w Chris Sokoll

  Jul 8, 202636 min

  In this episode, guest Chris Sokoll, president of DISC Corp, a leading provider of electrical wholesale industry economic forecasting discusses the critical role of electrical distribution in the US economy. He also covers the importance of data integrity, and future trends like clean energy and infrastructure upgrades. Here’s where I ask a huge favor from you, I’m creating a newsletter as a way for you to share your thoughts on the episodes, share guest ideas and for me to give you insight into future episodes, and of course share great restaurants with you, please subscribe at https://www.graybar.com/podcast#subscribe . To reach Chris Sokoll on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiansokoll/ Learn more about DISC Corp: https://disccorp.com El Tiempo Cantina: https://eltiempocantina.com/ Ninfa’s: https://ninfas.com/ Truth BBQ Houston: https://truthbbq.com/

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  Episode #78

  Going The Middle Mile w Walt Donovan

  Jun 24, 202653 min

  Here’s where I ask a huge favor from you, I’m creating a newsletter as a way for you to share your thoughts on the episodes, share guest ideas and for me to give you insight into future episodes, and of course share great restaurants with you, please subscribe at https://www.graybar.com/podcast#subscribe . In this episode, Walt Donovan, VP of Strategic Partnerships at DYCOM Industries, explains the concept of the middle mile in data infrastructure, its challenges, and future prospects. Discover how this critical component impacts data flow across the country and what the industry is doing to overcome current obstacles. Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app. To reach Walt Donovan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walt-donovan-36a9063/ DYCOM Industries: https://dycomind.com/ The Sicilian Butcher: https://thesicilianbutcher.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/z6H8MwCkGig

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  Episode #77

  Industrial Business Insights with Anne Vranicic, Valin Corporation President

  Jun 10, 202635 min

  Here’s where I ask a huge favor from you, I’m creating a newsletter as a way for you to share your thoughts on the episodes, share guest ideas and for me to give you insight into future episodes, and of course share great restaurants with you, please subscribe at https://www.graybar.com/podcast#subscribe . We talk about how retiring talent, supply chain chaos, and digital transformation create opportunities for innovation. We also discuss strategies to adapt workforce gaps, optimize automation, and maintain customer service without sacrificing profitability. Take a listen on your favorite podcast player or right here on YouTube. Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app. To reach Anne Vranicic on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annevranicic/ Learn more about Valin: https://www.valin.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lh-TK_U7zOU To learn more about the sponsor, nVent, please visit here: https://www.graybar.com/manufacturers/nvent-group/c/sup-nvent-group?utm_source=sponsor link&utm_medium=sponsor_link&utm_campaign=keepin-the-lights-on-2026&utm_content=anne v

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