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What really happens after you leave school with no qualifications?

In this episode, Joe from JK Electrical shares his journey from dropping out of school in Year 10 to becoming a successful self-employed electrician. We talk apprenticeships, agency work, going limited, pricing jobs properly, taking on apprentices, and why Google reviews and SEO have completely changed how trades get work.

Joe explains:

• Why school failed him and how the trade saved him
• The real cost of apprenticeships for small businesses
• Agency work vs self-employment
• Electrical regulations, EICRs, and certification explained simply
• Why Google reviews beat Facebook for getting better-paying clients
• How SEO brings in consistent electrical work
• Why trades won’t be replaced by AI
• Honest pricing, call-outs, and dealing with customers

If you’re an electrician, plumber, gas engineer, apprentice, or thinking about getting into the trades, this episode is packed with real-world advice and zero fluff.

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⚠️ Warning: Contains adult humour and strong language. Tradesmen banter ahead.

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