By Dustin Stelzer
Podcast For Electricians By Electricians
In this video, I give everyone an update on where I've been for the past few months and why my content has slowed. Things are going to start picking up this year as I transition into full-time content creation. ...
What’s going on my dudes!? Lot’s happening on my end. I’ve been busy developing some things for y’all over the past couple months so content creation has been a little slow and will continue to be so for...
Do you keep getting shit from the people that you work around for working too slow? Do you think you're working your ass off, but you still can't seem to keep up with everyone you work around? Then...
The big question on every 4th year electrical apprentice's mind is, "what is the test going to be like" to become an electrician? In this episode I talk about how the exam is laid out and what tips you...
I've been running into a lot of tech issues lately, so it's been making it extremely difficult to continue with my content. I NEED HELP!!!! What type of storage/backup solutions should I be using? I'm tired of...
Are you about to interview to start an Electrician Apprenticeship program? In this episode I talk about the do’s and don’ts of the interview process, as well as some tips to help you overcome the “lack-of-experience” problem.
As requested I’ve done an episode on the new Dodge Ram ProMaster City that I recently got as a work van. I started working out of this thing (and subsequently making this video) about 6 weeks ago, and have...
Colten and I shoot the shit in this episode - we get into what his apprenticeship has taught him and how it's gone over the past 4 years. We also get into LiveWire and what it was like from...
Enter to win over $5,000 in Milwaukee LED lighting products!
Nothing "electrical" in this episode, just a big THANK YOU to everyone for listening and interacting with the podcast for the past year and a half! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! 10,000 subs and counting!
In this episode I give my OPINION on whether or not electrician trade schools are a good idea or not. Again, full disclosure here - THIS IS MY OPINION, HAVING NEVER ATTENDED ONE.
I get asked pretty often by young women whether or not they should join the electrical trade. I always tell them a resounding "YES!" However there are some sharp edges to the sword you carry as a female electrician in...
I get asked from a good chunk of apprentices, "how do you deal with working under someone who's a complete asshole everyday?" This is something that most people will have to deal with at one point or another, so lets...
I get asked so often by old and young people whether or not it is too late for them to become an electrician. The answer is no for most people. Unless you're 70 there's no reason why you can't get...
After being an apprentice for 4 years, you start to wonder what it will be like to be a Journeyman Electrician. In this episode I talk about the risks, rewards, and headaches of getting your J-card.
Doing side-work is one of the most controversial issues in being an electrician. Across the country there are different laws, standards, and practices to handle electricians doing work outside of working for their company.
Do you find yourself judging the activities and decisions of other people frequently? Do you feel judged by your activities and decisions? Do you give a shit? In this episode I talk about how there's no such thing as good...
Something that happens a lot in the trades is theft. Leaving your tools on jobsites or sitting in the back of your truck overnight is a sure way to keep wasting money on new ones. Not only will other people...
I've taken a few electrical exams over the years of being an electrician. All of the exams are difficult and require the ability to index information while being timed. All electrical exams are open book.
Well everyone, I survived the NYC thunderdome! I’m back in my small little piece of the world where there’s an abundance of green grass and space to stretch my legs. New York was an amazing place to visit but I’m...
Well everyone....the time is here! I'm in New York City for this year's #THDProSpective tool event and I'm about to find out what tool manufacturers will be sending me over the next year to test, review, and give away!
Hello everyone! I've been slow getting content out the past couple weeks because I've been working out of town for the past 13 weeks. In this episode I give everyone an update on how I'm doing and talk a little...
As a master electrician I've learned over the years that there is always someone out there who is better than me. There will always be an older guy that's been doing this longer and that has a different way of...
This episode talks about the things your body goes through as an electrician. I've been doing this for a decade now, and my joints, my knees, and my back feel the stress of wearing a tool belt as well as...
I've been a single parent since I've been a parent. Let me tell you guys it has been a very tough road.
In this episode I talk about all of the crazy shit I've done to hurt myself and break things over the years in hopes that y'all won't do the same.
What is it like being an apprentice electrician? How do you act, what is your job like, and how do you ensure you're a good helper?
I get asked a lot about the different types of electricians that are out there so this episode breaks down the different market segments of this trade, and what types of environments each electrical job entails.
We're crossing 4,000 subscribers on YouTube so it's time to start organizing and streamlining comments and conversations. Also I'd like some feedback from you all on the show in general.
In this episode I bring my wife Emily into the thunder-dome and get her take on managing the office side of an electrical contracting company.
Well my dudes and dudettes...it's time for some lasting change. In this episode I talk about my recent decision to shut down my electrical contracting company and go back to work for someone else.
I try really hard not to address external bullshit human drama as it swings its way into my life but the past month and a half has shown me that sometimes there is a lesson to be had in all...
Since my camera died making the last REAL TALK video, I recorded a second video to finish it off. This is Part 2 of "Real Talk" where I talk about making sure you know your "why."
Shit gets real in the next 2 episodes. This is part 1 of a 2 part topic where I'm re-evaluating what the hell we're doing.
Man I'm fired up! Thank you guys SO much for subscribing to my channel. I hit 500 subscribers in only about 3 months!
I've had a ton of people ask me to make this video so here it is. If you're interested in becoming an electrician, here's how you go about it.
Let's face it, all attention is on the web these days. There's not a lot of people (other than your grandmother) who still uses a phone book, or reads reader's digest. Everything is online. All peoples' eyeballs and ears are...
Today I get to work alone. None of my guys wanted to work this weekend so I have to fill in and take care of some loose ends. They've been busting their little electrician asses for me all week so...
The big question asked by so many...Should I take money up front before beginning a job?
I've had a number of people ask me lately about the stability of the electrical trade, and whether or not they should be worried about the economy/layoffs. In this episode I discuss my experiences with ups and downs and why...
Welcome to another "Josh Talks" episode, where I pick my 12 year old son's brain about a topic of the day. In this episode Josh talks about why he loves being in martial arts, and what type of weapon training...
If you aspire to be a wizard electrician, or just somebody super into electricity, this episode is for you. I've compiled a good chunk of my electrical library, and in this video I go through the 20 books that I...
We totally crushed it guys!!! We were given the chance to go back and do the work, and I have to say we showed up in a way that impressed all of us.
WE WERE REHIRED!!! I got a call-back from that customer that fired us and she thought it was extremely reasonable to give us a shot after offering to do all of the work for free. I don't think there are...
In this episode WE GET FIRED from a job! I talk about what happened, and how we lost the business, and what my plan is to gain it back.
In this episode I give my OPINION about what it takes to be a good electrician from watching the guys who came before me.
In this episode I go over the response I got back from the Eaton engineers about AFCI, GFCI, and DF (AFGF) breakers. I have to say, I'm impressed with the prompt response and depth of detailed information they provided.
This episode talks about the importance of getting good reviews from people, and how word of mouth spreads like wildfire online. Negative reviews are far louder than positive so be sure to get as many positives on your side as you...
