DANA & JULE PHILPOT MR. ELECTRIC® OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY FRANCHISEE SPOTLIGHT: By: Heather Todd
T here is probably no couple in the Mr. Electric network universally adored more than Jule and Dana Philpot. They are two of the friendliest people you will ever meet. Dana’s infectious laugh and the ever-present twinkle in Jule’s eyes brighten the mood of any room they enter. They started with Mr. Electric in June of 2004. Jule was working as a union electrician and was laid off from his job. To provide for his family, he started wiring homes, but wasn’t making much money. Moreover, the job required extensive travel, which was negatively affecting his home and family life. Jule saw an ad in an electrical trade journal about Mr. Electric and made the call that would change his life. He had always wanted to be a business owner and saw this as his golden opportunity. He jokingly claims he “tricked” Dana into coming to Waco, as she wasn’t originally supportive of the idea of buying a franchise. When they arrived in Waco, they were immediately drawn to the Code of Values. They state that everyone seemed like
genuine, caring, family-oriented people. They especially liked Dina, Mike and Robert Tunmire as they held the same belief systems and values. Dana says they felt an immediate connection with them. When asked during graduation from business training what three things they wanted to accomplish, they said they wanted to give back to their community, be the electrical service company of choice, and have a better quality of life for themselves and provide the same to others by employing them. They are proud of the fact that they adhered to their goals and accomplished them. Dana and Jule believe that one of the biggest benefits of being a part of the Mr. Electric network is the peer-to-peer networking, feeling a part of something bigger and being part of a larger family. They specifically mentioned how amazed and thankful they were that people like Keith Pinkerton were willing to spend so much time answering questions and mentoring them. Jule and Dana are now focused on paying
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