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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss the rising costs of health and safety and some of the illogical ways safety protocol is implemented and played out on sites. Paul gives some stats and research into how much it can cost, depending on the aspects of work you do. Thomas shares some training experiences and on-site instances of health and safety creating an obstacle in trying to get work done.

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk to Roofer John Lees about his approach to taking on Solar PV installs. They ask John how he goes about working with an Electrical contractor, the safety steps, communication around safety and observations on pre-existing intallations. Stuart Cato talks about the safety steps on larger scale domestic projects as well as thoughts about safety and competence as a whole

Thomas Nagy takes the opportunity while Paul is on holiday to discuss business growth and development. Thomas talks about his own experiences, both good and bad, and what he's learnt from them. Tom also outlines the pros and cons of expanding a business and whether you even want the job you're creating for yourself 

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by two guests to discuss the different ways that Electricians can approach learning and CPD and also look at some of the material on offer for free and from behind paywalls. Joining Thomas and Paul is award winning Electrical trainer Adrian Davey and ECA Technical Manager Darren Crannis returns as well

Apprenticeships are fantastic and a true and tested route into the industry. What comes next is amazing but also daunting and it can be hard to know what the best foot forwards is. So on this show Thomas and Paul share their post apprenticeship experiences and also get some insight into how the ECA offer support for those finishing their apprenticeship

Paul talks about some of the people he knows that have been blacklisted in the industry, offers some insight into what people are being blacklisted for, why it's such a damaging thing for those that are blacklisted and why it's a problematic culture in the Electrical sector

Paul gives you an update on the recent changes to the wiring regs and why it's important to stay informed and educated on everything related to BS7671

Thomas has found himself taking on increasingly larger work over the last few years but has found cash flow challenging during this time. Paul and Thomas discuss how long you could be waiting to be paid from larger work and how to outline your expectations in your terms and conditions. They also talk about how to factor in your expected expenses during this time and what else to expect and to avoid

Entitlement, thinking you know it all and knowing nothing, having all the gear and no idea, being confidently wrong and not being able to be told anything. These are all issues Thomas and Paul have come across again and again in the trade over the years and on this episode they discuss the very real consequences for everyone when this attitude is perpetrated.

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan ask what is an Electrician? Who can call themselves an Electrician? What's the difference between a Sparks and an Electrician? They also address some of the stereotypes thrown at them by other trades

Thomas and Paul discuss some of the new tech coming and already entering homes across the UK. They talk about what you will see added during construction of new build homes, what you could make some money from in the domestic market and the longevity of some of this technology

A recent survey found that Electricians were the trade most embracing eco-friendly business practices and offerring green solutions to customers here in the UK. Thomas and Paul talk about these oppertunities, what you could make some money from, what to watch out for and what to consider training in

Thomas Nagy is joined once again by Paul Meenan to look at the current state of play with regards to everything EV here in the UK

Paul Meenan is joined by guests involved with teaching the trade so that he can explore the challenges that we have in getting competent tradespeople with a wealth of knowledge and experience to give up their careers on the tools and get into teaching. Guests include: Dave Love & Adrian Davey

Thomas Nagy is joined by one of his employees to talk about what it's like to work for Thomas, What he's like as a boss and what both employer and employee could do better

Thomas Nagy is joined by Amy Barrett-Singh (Amy the Sparky) and Danny Webb AKA Sparky Milan to talk about their experiences in the trade. Amy and Danny talk about how they got started as sparks, what it's like working with each other while also in a relationship, social media, the community in the UK in the Electrical sector and more

Amy Barrett-Singh & Danny Webb, known as Amy the Sparky and Sparky Milan on socials join Thomas to talk about their experiences as judges for Spark's Magazine Female Skills Competition 2023. Amy talks about what the competition means to the trade and the women competiting as well as her experiences as a female in a male dominated industry. Danny and Amy also talk about how the competition was judged, the standard of skills they observed and the upcoming Sparks Learner of the Year finals

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk to fellow electrical contractor, Pete Arrow, about his trade accreditations, which ones he's gone for and why as well as what support he has had from them and would expect to get for the price of his membership. NAPIT Chief Technical Officer, Frank Bertie gives a perspective on supporting the industry from a trade body and more

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones share what they would change about the electrical sector if given the chance. Joining them on the phone to share his thoughts on this topic is fellow contractor Ian Bedingfield. Thomas and Bradley give their top three thing they would change - would you agree? Tune in to find out.l

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones share their frustrations caused by last minute cancellations, that often leave them out of pocket. Sam Clancy, a spark who helps the Prince of Darkness on many DIY SOS Builds joins the boys to talk about his experiences with cancellations

Following on from last week Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones wrap up their look at the employment process as a business owner in the electrical sector. On this week's show the pair talk about how they handle the ongoing relationship with employed sparks and human resources processes in their businesses

Bradley Jones is struggling to find good sparks to join his growing business, Thomas Nagy has been there and bought the t-shirt. They discuss how they source leads for potential employees, how they approach the interview process and touch on how they try to keep hold of good employees too

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones react to some listener comments sent in after they discusses delayed and non payers. Claire Reed from EMW Law joins us to explain the process of taking non payers to court, what your chances are of a result in your favour, how much some aspects of this cost and what kind of evidence you will be expected to provide the courts

Bradley is fuming after dealing with multiple cases of non payers and customers stalling on paying invoices. Thomas and Bradley debate what is and isn't worth chasing, How you can tell the difference between someone stalling compared to someone that has no intentions of paying and more

Paul Meenan is joined by Andy Leggat, known as Isolate 4 Life on Instagram to discuss the previous talking point of 'whether we need insulated tools'. Paul starts with a conversation around apprenticeships and how apprentices are taught health and safety. Paul and Andy discuss how diverted neutrals changes the conversation around insulated tools slightly and also leads us to a discussion about needed regs changes

Co-host Bradley Jones has been trying to increase productivity of his staff and to reduce time wasted in traffic, getting materials for jobs and more. Thomas Nagy and Bradley also talk about ways you can increase your own productivity as the boss

Chris Tidy, health and safety training provider and consultant and founder of Hard Hat Awareness Week joins Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones to talk about how you can properly implement H&S in your business and become more aware of risks around you

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk about health and safety. Has it gone too far? What are some of the pain points for business owners? have you unkowingly put your co-workers or employees in dangerous situations?

Thomas and Bradley talk to Rick Gannon, Property Investor, HMO Specialist and best selling Author about his opinions on meter tampering. Would he expect Electricians to report illegal activity as a landlord, Why is it an Electricians responsibility and more

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk about an issue that's only going to become more widespread with electricity bills on the rise. Thomas and Bradley debate where their moral responsibilities lie, Is it there problem, How can not reporting it affect their business and discuss witnessing other illegal activity on-site

Thomas and Bradley look back at what 2022 has been like for them and the electrical sector as a whole. They talk about the effect world events have had on the trade, how the year has been for them as business owners, what they'll leave behind in 2022 and what to look into for 2023

Thomas and Bradley talk about how to make the money you earn work for your business. What you should be banking, what you should be investing in from a business growth perspective and more

Thomas Nagy talks about his experiences building a presence on social media and Bradley Jones talks about how he's used social media to network and forge partnerships. Thomas and Bradley also look at some advice from the experts on how to act on social media

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones apply a business analysis model to the Electrical sector to judge the financial strength and potential earnings within the industry

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk to Ian Bedingfield about his experience attending short courses. Ian left the army and decided to get into the electrical sector, he talks about his experiences ten years later and what the results of taking a short course were for him

Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy are joined by Deborah Graham-Wilson from Eland Cables to discuss the degradation of cables. Tom and Paul ask about quality assurance, the impact of transportation and location of where cables are made, how to access quality of cables and there's much more insight into how cable quality is assessed and implemented

Thomas Nagy and Bradley pick their short courses topic up and look at some of the listener reaction to the show two weeks ago. Later in the show Alan Wilson, Managing Director of Select, Scotland's largest trade association joins us to give his thoughts on short courses

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones are joined in-studio by Schneider Electric VP David Williams who discusses the impact of the energy crisis on Electricity 4.0. David also talks about the differences between retro fit and new builds and short term solutions for a long term vision

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk about the problem with short courses as they see it from where they stand as business owners and electrical contractors. They talk about how some courses might be misrepresenting potential earnings and employability as well as what they'd like to change about the courses given the chance

James Parkes from Schneider Electric joins Thomas and Bradley to discuss what the homes of the future might look like, what opportunities this presents to domestic contractors like Bradley and what Schneider Electric are doing to support the electrical sector

After Bradley has recently broken up with his girlfriend, Thomas and Bradley discuss whether it's possible to find some kind of work life balance as electrical contractors and business owners. Thomas shares his own similar experiences and observations he's made along the way

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk about the logistics of booking in work, sending employees out in the field to complete jobs, how far you should be booked up in advance and how much space you should leave in your diary for urgent enquiries

Thomas and Bradley are joined by Deepak Sharad, Market Development & Offer Manager for Schneider Electric to discuss Electricity 4.0 in the commercial and industrial sector. Deepak explains what Electricity 4.0 is, How contractors can take advantage and what support there is for those that do

Thomas and Bradley collect up the messages they've had in over the past month or two on a range of topics and cover them over the course of the show

A recent survey found that almost nine in ten Electricians do not know how to effectively market their business. Thomas and Bradley talk about whether they feel they have it right or not, look at some of the most commonly used marketing methods and what the experts say you should do

Thomas and Bradley talk about the hiring process, managing relationships with employees, what they will and won't pay for and investing in your workforce

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look at the latest developments and progress (or lack of) around tackling tool theft in the UK. Met Police Sergeant, Dave Catlow joins the discussion to explain the challenge the Police have in dealing with the issue, how you can improve the chances of getting back your stolen tools and touches on vigilante justice. Van Security Expert, Jeff Scott from Sussex Installations talks about why some van manufacteurs need to do more and discusses van security. Towards the end of the show, Thomas talks about his experiences with tool theft/van break ins and Paul talks about those using innovation to tackle tool thieves

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk about what vehicles they have in their fleet, what specialist vehicles they have, van racking, van break-ins and more

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk about training and CPD. They talk through the courses they've taken, what the benefits of doing them have been as well as how to make it work for your business and back pocket

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk about the road from the first year of operating to becoming a more established business. They discuss everything from adding assets and finding a base to operate from to hiring staff and managing costs