About Us
RDS Electric was founded by Robert Swier in 1981. We offer a wide range of commercial, industrial and residential services including energy efficiency products.
How We Got Started
My father was an electrical contractor and I worked with some as a teenager. When I graduated high school I was accepted into a 4 year electrical apprenticeship program. When I had 8 years of experience I got my electrical contractors license and started working out of our home. We've been in our current office location since 1986.
The products and services we offer
Recommendations Received (10)
"Robert is very trustworthy and such a pleasure to work with. "
"They are just all around great people."
Products & Services
We do electrical wiring of ground up new construction & tenant improvement projects along with a full range of electrical services. Our service dep...
Make every day feel like a vacation day. When you're ready to install a pool or hot tub, RDS Electric can provide high quality wiring and electrica...
Recommendations Given (20)
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"We've known Bridget and used Sir Speedy for a variety of printing projects for a number of years and they always come through for us.
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"We've had Don do a number of jobs for us and he's very professional welder and businessman. If..."
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"We've had Don do a number of jobs for us and he's very professional welder and businessman. If you ever need anything welded, call Don."
Recent Activity
Years ago, a couple of my primary competitors came to me and asked me how they could help me. I was somewhat surprised. They each told me that they liked our ethics and workmanship standards.
Whenever possible, I try to mentor and coach my competitors hoping that they too will become better...
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Years ago, a couple of my primary competitors came to me and asked me how they could help me. I was somewhat surprised. They each told me that they liked our ethics and workmanship standards.
Whenever possible, I try to mentor and coach my competitors hoping that they too will become better businessmen. Competition can be a healthy thing and you can't stop it, so you may as well embrace it if possible. My philosophy is do your best and don't concern yourself with your competition.
Our largest challenge this year is not being able to find enough qualified help to perform the work available to us. It's a great problem, but still a problem. I'm aware that nationally there is a skilled help shortage across all construction trade fields.
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Our largest challenge this year is not being able to find enough qualified help to perform the work available to us. It's a great problem, but still a problem. I'm aware that nationally there is a skilled help shortage across all construction trade fields.
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Her comment to you sounds like extortion or a threat. It is a clear violation of your First Amendments rights of freedom of speech. Perhaps the question for you is are you willing to take on a Bully and stand up for yourself and your business? This is not always easy and may cost you a client and...
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Her comment to you sounds like extortion or a threat. It is a clear violation of your First Amendments rights of freedom of speech. Perhaps the question for you is are you willing to take on a Bully and stand up for yourself and your business? This is not always easy and may cost you a client and some sales. Perhaps some of Trump's supporters will rally to your cause and help support your business.
My opinion is that Nextdoor is ok to keep up with what's going on in your neighborhood, but it's not a marketing tool. We don't use any of the 3 for our leads. Pay for clicks and position on google. That gets results.
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My opinion is that Nextdoor is ok to keep up with what's going on in your neighborhood, but it's not a marketing tool. We don't use any of the 3 for our leads. Pay for clicks and position on google. That gets results.
As an owner we have to decide what our time and money are worth to us. If you have sufficient business without an advertising venue like Home Advisor, great. If not, you have to be able to determine payback from the exposure. Have you kept a log of the contacts from Home Advisor and what the ROI...
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As an owner we have to decide what our time and money are worth to us. If you have sufficient business without an advertising venue like Home Advisor, great. If not, you have to be able to determine payback from the exposure. Have you kept a log of the contacts from Home Advisor and what the ROI is? We ask every new customer how they found us, we have a log that we enter that information into. When advertising doesn't pay for itself, we drop it. If you're uncertain if this is worth it to you, it probably isn't.
Perhaps a question is; Is this generating enough of the kind of business you want? If not, there's your answer.
I scan and only read what I believe to be of high importance. Otherwise it's trash. Most of us have a serious amount of information overload.
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I scan and only read what I believe to be of high importance. Otherwise it's trash. Most of us have a serious amount of information overload.
Many of our service providers are prohibited from accepting gifts. Go with something that you like or would want to receive. We've used everything from; flower bouquets, live house plant, restaurant gift certificates, shirts/hats or wine and chocolate baskets. Just remember that whatever you give...
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Many of our service providers are prohibited from accepting gifts. Go with something that you like or would want to receive. We've used everything from; flower bouquets, live house plant, restaurant gift certificates, shirts/hats or wine and chocolate baskets. Just remember that whatever you give them, you own the gift process. Over think customers but not service providers.
If you have to ask that questions, perhaps running a business is not something you want to do for a very long time.
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If you have to ask that questions, perhaps running a business is not something you want to do for a very long time.
Of course you have to know what you want to do as an occupation and how your personal skills compliment that. You may have heard the saying " the harder I work the luckier I get". There can be some truth to that. I knew what I wanted to do when I entered the electrical field, become an electrical...
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Of course you have to know what you want to do as an occupation and how your personal skills compliment that. You may have heard the saying " the harder I work the luckier I get". There can be some truth to that. I knew what I wanted to do when I entered the electrical field, become an electrical contractor. So I worked towards obtaining that goal. Only after I started my company did I realize that I didn't know enough about running a company. I immersed myself in a variety of self help training classes and books. I got advice from experienced contractors about the areas that I thought I needed help with.
I'm a firm believer in working smarter than harder. At some point in my career I realized the importance of balance between my work and personal life. Without a good balance it's very difficult to be able to go the distance for the long run.
Find qualified advisors and use your best judgement with the information they give you as to how it applies to you and your business.
If you pay state taxes, it's very easy to give. Here are some of the places I give to:
Family Christian Care Clinic (The working poor) $800 per couple "State tax credit"
Private Schools ASCTO - $1,200 per couple "State tax credit"
Public Schools - $800 per couple "State tax credit"
Victory...
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If you pay state taxes, it's very easy to give. Here are some of the places I give to:
Family Christian Care Clinic (The working poor) $800 per couple "State tax credit"
Private Schools ASCTO - $1,200 per couple "State tax credit"
Public Schools - $800 per couple "State tax credit"
Victory Outreach (501C-3)
Of course there's always your church.
**Note I'm not an accountant or bookkeeper and may not be qualified to give financial advice.
God bless America!
Merry Christmas, Bob
