Tool Box Talk For Electricians – Details, episodes & analysis

How I Find Work as a Self-Employed Electrician! 💡⚡

Are you struggling to get work as a self-employed electrician? In this video, I’ll share the exact strategies I use to keep my calendar full and customers happy. Whether you’re new to the trade or just looking to grow your business, these tips will help you attract more clients and build a solid reputation.

✨ What you’ll learn:

• How to market your electrical services effectively
• The power of word-of-mouth referrals
• Using social media and online tools to find jobs
• Why a professional Google Business Profile is crucial
• Networking with other trades for steady work
• The importance of follow-ups and customer retention

💬 Let me know your favourite strategies for finding work in the comments below! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights on succeeding as a self-employed tradesperson.

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Want to attract more customers and get to the top of Google search results?

🚀📍 Setting up a Google Business Profile is the key to boosting your visibility and growing your electrical business. In this video, I’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of creating and optimizing your profile for maximum impact. 💡✨

Here’s what you’ll learn:

How to set up your Google Business Profile the right way ✅🔧

Tips to improve your local SEO and rank higher in searches 📋📍

Tricks to attract high-quality leads and grow your customer base 🌟💼

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your business, mastering Google’s tools is essential for staying competitive. Watch now to learn how to make your profile work for you and take your business to the next level! 👀💯

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You can use social media for both options.

I suppose you can even do both at the same time, However it would be good to get one working before the other.

Fail to Plan - Plan to Fail - this sticks with me all the time, if you don't know how your going to get there, its gong to be a bumpy ride.

In this podcast I talk about How you should use social media for your benefit.

How to get more work with the types of videos you should be creating.

Or if you would like to get paid for the content you create, as ALL social media platforms are willing to pay you.

So weather its for a extra income or to generate more work, this podcast will help you figure out a plan.

⚡7 Tradesmen Tips NOBODY Talks About⭐

It isn't all about the qualifications ands experience you have in the trade when it come to running your own business.

Being the boss is not as easy as it looks.

There are 7 skills you should work on improving overtime to help you grow your business.

These are thing I have done over the past 20 years they I have noticed that improve the customer satisfaction and keep the phone ringing.

Simple easy skill YOU can learn too.

Download the hourly rate calculator here to determine what you need to be charging to run your business successfully - https://toolboxtalkforelectricians.ck.page/rate

So many people have a successful business making them loads of money. 

HOW? 

What is it they do in their business to get all the work? 

I wish the answer was PUSH THE RED BUTTON - but it's not. Having a thriving business takes work. 

It takes lots of work on the right things, That's what makes it all worth it in the long run. 

You want so much work you're constantly turning it away or expanding even. 

When I started Toolbox Talk For Electricians I brain stormed the things I have don't over 20 years of being in the electrical trade to keep me in work. 

The things I have done to grow a successful business are similar to the things that Ash has discovered works in Trade Grow. 

Imagine never having to stress about not having any work ever again. 

And it's Easy once you know how. 

Don't just listen to the podcast, take notes and implement the steps Ash talks about. 

You can also check out the Email Nails mentioned at the end of the video

https://youtu.be/3J66YHBe8Fk Unlocking the Secret to a Steady Flow of Work Throughout the Year

Then of course keep up to date with what's going on with Tool Box Talk For Electricians and join the email list - You know it's only getting better. 

https://toolboxtalkforelectricians.ck.page/email

Discovering what it's truly like to walk in the shoes of an Electricians Day In The Life unfolds with OM Electrical, a go-to source for insights into this dynamic profession.

Through a lens that captures various facets of electrical work, including the invaluable experience of mentoring an apprentice, OM Electrical offers a comprehensive view of a typical day in the life of an electrician.

Owen's journey from his days at Screwfix to becoming a sponsored content creator for the company is a testament to perseverance and passion. He shares the hurdles he faced and the triumphs he celebrated, giving listeners a glimpse into the challenges and rewards of pursuing a career in the electrical industry.

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Beyond showcasing the daily grind of an electrician, Owen has extended his reach by venturing into entrepreneurship. His creation of a distinct line of workwear under the Stay Grafting brand not only caters to the practical needs of tradespeople but also serves as a symbol of motivation and professionalism within the industry.

Owen's story resonates as a beacon of hard work and determination. Despite setbacks and obstacles, he navigated his path by investing in education, seizing learning opportunities, and embracing apprenticeships that paved the way to his success.

Whether you're a young aspirant embarking on your career journey or an experienced professional considering a shift to the electrical domain, the wisdom shared by Owen in this podcast serves as a guiding light. His advice, gleaned from personal experiences and industry insights, offers inspiration and encouragement for anyone seeking to thrive in the electrifying world of electrical work.

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Interviews on the Tool Box Talk For...

Nick Bundy Electrical has grew his you tube channel to over 100,000 subscribers through showing his electrical work online.

Nick explains how becoming an electrician wasn't his first idea when he came to choosing a career, but with a little nudge in the right direction from his dad that's the path he went down.

To become successful in the electrical industry its not as easy as you may think. Nick has had his own set of challenges he had to overcome, along with a hunger to always want to know more.

I think Nick has an additive personality where once he gets an idea in his head, He dives deep into finding out every little detail he can, with shows with the success of the you tube channel too.

Many of us know what its like to have children and raise them. Its similar to Nicks apprentice Adam, who didn't only become a great electrician but also followed in Nick footsteps with publishing his work all over social media.

After overcoming challenges in life to get where Nick is today being a great electrician and helping plenty of other with the content he creates online only leave one question.....

What's next?

Listen to the podcast to find out.

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Join the Free email list and I will make sure to let you know EVERYTIME a new podcast is published.

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The How-To of Becoming an Electrician is the easy part - Earning a god living from it can be challenging.

Brad From  @QuinnPulse  talks of the steps he took to become qualified in the electrical industry and the qualifications he gained.

Also how not everything always goes to plan.

One thing you can say about Brad of  @QuinnPulse  is that despite all the challenges he faced, he found a way to overcome them and thrive.

Growing his Business to becoming an employer of other electricians, not only electricians - Dealing with other trades too.

 @QuinnPulse  is the perfect example of how hard work and taking the right steps can help you become successful in the electrical trade.

In the podcast I can say that Brad does tell the good the bad and the ugly about being your own boss as an electrician.

Would he change anything if he could go back in time?

You will have to tune in to find out.

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Don't miss out on the latest and greatest from Tool Box Talk For Electricians.

Join the Free email list and I will make sure to let you know EVERYTIME a new podcast is published.

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#toolboxtalkforelectricians #electrician #electricianlife

QuinnPulse also having a great following on social media where they create videos daily on the electrical trade. Check it out here =

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TicTok -

I get so many questions everyday about being an electrician.

I do my best to answer them all, however sometimes you need to talk to someone in order to get a better answer.

From how much it would cost to install a new consumer unit to how I became a qualified electrician.

Some questions may seem pretty obvious, but if you don't know - then you need to ask and I'm happy to answer any questions you have.

I'm trying out this type of podcast, so you will have to let me know if you think, me answering electrical questions is something you want me to do more of in the future.

As always, if you have any electrical related questions you would like me to answer, please feel free to pop them down below.

Here is the link to the amazon shop where you will find all the tools I use

https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/toolboxtalkforelectricians?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftoolboxtalkforelectricians_3AZ2BM5HESNFC0ZFE731

It can get you down when you have to take some time off due to an accident it illness.

But being your own boss, not everything is being on the tools - there is paperwork too.

Its a good idea to create other ways to generate new customers into your business, but when your so busy, all these ideas get put to the side.

To be honest this podcast isn't just for when you have time off work, The steps to grow your business in 2024 can be implemented anytime.

Running your own business there is always something to do.

Personally I like to be kept busy, with trying new ideas to generate customers all the time.

Some work out and some are a waste of time.

The methods mentioned in this podcast are the ones that worked out, so tune in and listen - then the next time you have a week stuck at home, Give it a go.

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