Why Erik? ....and how to book him!
Climbing from the trenches to management to ownership to education, with an ever-present positive spirit and smile, Erik Listou has not seen or done everything, but after three-quarters of a century watching and learning from others, he does have a few skills to share and stories to tell...
Speaker Experience
- First solo public performance in 1955
- Talk Radio Show producer and host 2-1/2 years, 40k listeners
- Thousands of audiences
- Wears a bow tie...and sometimes a Big Red Suit!
Hello, my name is Erik Listou!
Skills
Experience & Expertise:
- Project and senior management
- Leadership in for-profit and non-profit sectors
- Raising awareness
- System analysis
- Policy and procedure development
- Understanding individuals and business environments
- Defining organizational purpose
- Goal setting
- Generating new ideas
- Creating educational content
- Specification comprehension
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Camtasia, Zoom, etc.
- Business Soft Skills Development
- Change facilitation
- Team motivation
- Public speaking
- Business coaching
- Story telling
- Entertaining
- Musician
- Santa (with Mrs Claus) for over 33 years!
Employment History
- Bricklayer helper high school summer of 1966
- 1970-1977 / Commercial electrician and job foreman
- 1977-1985 / Project manager, commercial/industrial
- 1985–1990 / Senior project manager for commercial private and government general contracting with teams of up to 1,000 workers on concurrent projects of $5-20M each
- 1990-2015 / Creator/owner of a design/build and award-winning home remodeling general contractor
- 1992-1994 / Executive Director, Habitat For Humanity of Metro Denver
- Mid 1990's Denver talk radio host and producer, Build Responsible, with Erik! - est. 40,000 weekly listeners
- 2015-2026 / Producer, presenter, and spokesperson for home building industry certification programs, including aging-in-place and business soft skills
- 1990-2026 / Professional speaker/business coach
Education / Certifications / Awards
- University of Maryland 1968-1970
- 55+ year career in the professional building industry
- Completed over 29 business courses
- Earned and taught numerous professional designations
- Produced and presented professional education courses
- Numerous local and national awards for project excellence, organizational leadership, and community service
Published / Interviewed / Recognized
Published over 60 professional articles and interviewed by numerous consumer media outlets, including The New York Times, U.S. News & World Report, Wall Street Journal, Bottom Line Personal, Washington Post, White House Chronicles on International Public Radio, Women's Day Magazine, AARP Bulletin, The Denver Post, American Society of Aging, plus professional journals including Kitchen & Bath Business Magazine, Kitchen & Bath Design News, Professional Remodeler Magazine, ASHI Reporter, CE Pro, and the Council of Professional Remodelers Newsletter.
Contact / Websites / Social Media
Better Call Erik!
720-581-0277
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With clarity, confidence, and wisdom, Erik shares insights and wisdom of 70+ years of successes and failures.
Through his keynotes, business workshops, and panel moderation, Erik provides valuable information, focusing on soft skills, and home accessibility.
His self-confidence and credibility uplifts you and your team.
His storytelling style brings motivation and smiles to audiences, both large and small.
Erik's purpose is simple - Making People Smile