S3 EP06 The Electrician Who Would Not Quit (Even Where 99% Would) with Andy Keil
In this episode of the Million Dollar Electrician Podcast, we sit down with Andy Keil, founder of Keil Electric who rebuilt his business from the ground up after losing everything.
This episode is the raw, faith-filled story of an electrician who built again when there was nothing left to build with. From crawling under houses with a pen and paper to landing $3M fiber contracts, Andy’s story is proof that grit, faith, and quiet resilience still win.
If you're an electrician stuck in burnout, running low-ticket chaos, or questioning if you're cut out for business, this story is for you!
💡 What You’ll Learn:
How Andy rebuilt through life battles.
Why pricing isn’t just about money, it’s about belief
How to lead your team even when you’re broken
The underdog strategy that landed a $3M city job
⚡️Featured Guest:
Andy Keil, Founder, Keil Electric
Faith-driven electrical contractor built on integrity, quality, and a commitment to serve others with excellence in every wire they pull.
🌐 Website: https://keilelectric.com
📧 Email: andy@keilelectric.com
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00:00 - Mindset: Failure Is Not An Option
00:25 - Welcome And Guest Introduction
02:47 - From Military To First Electrical Break
05:16 - Early Business Lessons And The Hotel Pivot
09:10 - 2009 Launch, Downsizing, And Hustle Marketing
13:05 - Parking Lot Niching And Growth To 16 Techs
17:04 - Bidding Big: City Parks And Fiber Optic Leap
21:10 - Why Service Beats Projects For Profit
26:24 - California To Texas: Remote Ops And Closure
30:14 - Rebuilding In Texas And Unshakable Resolve
33:34 - Loss, Miracles, And A Year On The Road
39:00 - Finding Faith And Mason’s Vision Restored
43:40 - New Love, New Partners, New Company
47:10 - Switching To Residential Service Strategy
50:40 - Pricing Belief And Team Buy-In
55:10 - Record Months And The Power Of Partnership
59:20 - Structure, Roles, And Protecting Partnerships
01:02:10 - Expansion Plans And Multi-Trade Debates
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