Episode #20 - Building a Business of Power and People: Grant Winston on Growth, Culture, and the Future of Standby Generators

In this episode of The Standby Generator Podcast, host Jim Swetman sits down with Grant Winston, owner of Current Power Technologies in San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, Texas. Grant shares how the devastating Winter Storm Uri inspired his journey into the standby generator industry, and how his company has grown into a leader in backup power solutions, electrical services, and EV charger installations.They dive deep into the challenges and opportunities facing standby generator dealers, from navigating Texas’ vulnerable power grid to addressing the nationwide shortage of electricians. Grant also introduces his company’s Four F’s framework—Faith, Family, Fitness, and Finance—and how it’s building stronger teams, improving retention, and shaping a sustainable future for the electrical contracting and generator market.If you’re a standby generator dealer, electrical contractor, or business owner looking to scale, strengthen company culture, or better serve customers in an era of grid instability, this episode is packed with insights you can apply today.Keywords: standby generators, backup power, Texas power grid, generator dealers, electrical contractors, EV chargers, electrician shortage, trades workforce, Current Power Technologies, Winter Storm Uri, generator business growth.