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

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Podcast: [The Burn Down Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-burn-down-podcast-1178939)
Published: 2026-03-06T01:55:02+00:00
Episode link: https://burndownpodcast.podbean.com/e/union-trained-self%e2%80%91made-mike-lelia-lelia-electric-corp/
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## Resource

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

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