Modern Electrician Podcast

By Doug Powell & Joshua Wright

What's Modern Electrician Podcast about?

The Modern Electrician is a trade-based, cultural and lifestyle podcast. We interview tradespeople across the world to find out what inspires them and what they love most about the work they do. We use humor, positivity and passion to encourage a love for working with your hands, heart and mind. Tune in to learn more!

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Modern Electrician Podcast episodes:

12.18.2023
Raisin' Em Right (Bringing Up The Next Generation with Dustin Stelzer of Electrician U)
It's fair to say that most electricians that spend time on the internet, which is almost all of us, have heard of and been educated by Dustin Stelzer. Dustin is a Master Electrician and founder of Electrician U, an online...
12.15.2023
Vertical VS Horizontal (Talking Out Loud)
Welcome back to the show everyone! We know its been a few months since we've launched an episode and we want to thank you all for your patience. We're back with a new season and with the new season comes new...
12.15.2023
Craftsmanship Matters (Talking Out Loud)
In today's episode of "Talking Out Loud," Doug shares his thoughts on the importance of craftsmanship in our work. Whether we're taking on a small project or installing large equipment, it's out responsibility as tradespeople to care about the final...
12.11.2023
Coincidences & Trust (Talking Out Loud)
Welcome back everyone! In today's episode of "Talking Out Loud" we discuss coincidences. Now, I don't normally believe in coincidences... until they happen! Tell me if this sounds familiar to you: You're in someone's house completing a project and while you're...
12.04.2023
Chop Water / Pound Sand (Drive Time Live)
Welcome back Modern Electricians, We've got a new episode of "Drive Time Live" for you today. These segments are designed to give your boys a chance to catch up and share notes and thoughts on our way to and from projects....
12.03.2023
When Is A Job Too Big To Take On (Coffee & Code)
Welcome back everyone, In today's episode of "Coffee & Code" we discuss two past projects that may have been outside of our scope of work. We've all been there, you do some work for a client, develop a trusting relationship and...
12.03.2023
Historic Wiring (Coffee & Code)
Welcome back! In today's episode of "Coffee & Code" we discuss historic wiring. We live and work in an historic town and we are hired to repair and replace historic wiring of all sorts. Much of this type of work is...
11.20.2023
Here Comes The Next Generation (Getting Licensed, Starting A Business & Navigating The World of Social Media with Cameron, the Tennessee Electrician
Change is inevitable. Whether we like it or not, everything we experience in our day to day life will change. Our jobs will change. We'll develop new friendships and shed old ones. Our taste for food, art and entertainment will...
11.06.2023
Changing Direction (Turning Your White Collar Blue with Kris Daniel of Daniel Electric)
Sometimes we get to exactly where we were going only to realize that this place isn't for us. I actually think that this is more of a phenomena than we might understand. But it makes sense when you consider that...
04.03.2023
Marty Humerickhouse 2 - Electric Interview
In today's episode, we sit down with our friend Marty Humerickhouse to check in and hear how things have been in his world since he passed his California Journeyman's exam last year. Marty works alongside our good friend Sean Dee...
03.27.2023
Monday Morning Check-In
Just a little check in to get your Monday start it off right --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doug-powell9/message
03.20.2023
From Electrician to Electrical Contractor (Leveling Up with Jeff Guldalian, The 360 Electrician)
Welcome back everyone! In today's episode, Josh and I sit down with the 360 Electrician himself, Jeff Guldalian. Jeff is an electrical contractor, business-owner and business coach. His website: www.the360electrician.com is a space where he offers courses and workshops as well...
03.13.2023
The DeBrief - Relocating a 200A Service
Welcome back everyone! In today's episode, Josh and I sit down to Debrief from a recent service upgrade project that was a real butt kicker. Anytime we get beat up on a project, we like to take the time to...
03.06.2023
Drive Time Live (Hard Work / Nicknames / Lighting / Lowes V Homeie D / New Lumen Brothers Vehicle)
Welcome to our first "Drive Time Live" Episode. Today's episode is a behind the scenes look into a day in the life of Lumen Brother Electric Company. Josh and I recently purchased some WiFi mics and are using them to...
02.27.2023
Changing Leadership Culture (Talking Trade Education with Chad German from @utah_electrician)
Chad German is a Master Electrician from Utah who has found his calling as an educator and more recently, as an administrator, helping his organization become the largest trade education program in the state. Chad has worked in the electrical...
02.20.2023
That's My Niche (Hanging Out LIVE & talking shop with Josh Burch of J. Burch Electric at Cushwa Brewing in Williamsport, Md.)
What's up everyone! On this episode of the MEP, Josh and I travel from our beautiful, historic hometown of Frederick, Maryland to nearby Williamsport to hang with one of our favorite local electricians, Josh Burch. Josh is a Master Electrician and...
02.06.2023
The Boy Has To Die (Creating Your Own Reality with Roman Scarloto from ACDC Statewide)
A long time ago, rites of passage were commonplace throughout societies across the world. Whether religious or cultural in nature, rites of passage set out to accomplish one thing: The death of "the boy" and the rebirth of "the man."...
01.30.2023
Making The Hard Skills Easy (Talking Love of the Game & Small Business Ownership with Josh Bauserman from Haven Electrical)
Today I sit down to talk shop with Josh Bauserman, Master Electrician and owner/operator of Haven Electrical out of Ashland, Va. Josh has been working with his hands since he was 14 years old and has been an electrician for...
01.16.2023
Mastering The Fundamentals with Billy Drowne
Billy Drowne is a licensed electrician in Massachusetts. He's also a lifelong skateboarder, a fisherman, a dog owner and a boyfriend. What I enjoy most about him is his laid back approach to life. This conversation with Billy reminded me...
01.09.2023
It's All Part Of The Process (Talking Growth Mindset & Mental Health with Bob L'Electricien)
Hey everyone! We've got a great conversation for you this week! We sit down with Bob Pereira-Tome (aka @bob_electricien on IG) to discuss the life of a journeyman electrician in Montreal, Quebec. We discuss Bob's electrical background and get his...
01.02.2023
That's Your New Side Hustle (Building Your Business Around Your Lifestyle with Tim Moreland)
Happy New Year everyone! Hope you holidays were filled with love and laughter! We're back for 2023 with fresh interviews with tradespeople, business-owners and go-getters just like you! In today's episode, we sit down with Tim Moreland, Master Electrician / Owner-Operator of...
12.19.2022
Doin Good... Wanna Do Better (Leveling Up with Dominic Rubino of Profit Toolbelt Podcast)
For most of us in the trades who've taken that step into business ownership, we do so with very little actual business knowledge. Most of us do not have a business degree and the majority didn't even attend college. Those...
12.05.2022
Do What You Say You Will When You Say You Will (Choppin’ It Up with Cory Blair from Lighthouse Electric)
In this week’s episode, Josh and I sit down with one of our favorite electricians! His name is Cory Blair, he’s co-owner-operator of Lighthouse Electric out of Louisville, Kentucky, he’s a father of 4 (with a newborn), a husband and...
11.28.2022
Setting Yourself Apart (Talking Shop With Michael Stellmann from Stellmann Electrical Corp)
Today's conversation is our second talk with Michael Stellmann, owner-operator of Stellmann Electrical Corp. We've long-been drawn to Michael due to his wisdom and talent, but what we love most about mike is that he says what he means. Michael...
11.21.2022
Further Together (Building The Online Trade Community with JP from Trade Hounds)
The trades have a long, long history of information and skills being passed down, person to person, from Master to Apprentice for millennia. The same method for transmitting lessons and knowledge from person to person hasn't changed for thousands of...
11.14.2022
You Livin' To Work or Workin' To Live? (A Canadian Surfer/Master Electrician's Take on The Trade and Work Culture)
In today's episode, Josh and I sit down with Jason Hogan, owner / operator of Amphitrite Electric out of Uculet, BC. We talk surfing in Canada, work culture, the Milwaukee M12 series, staying small as a company and a few...
11.07.2022
Just Do You (The Philosophy of Being Yourself with Bryan Duffy of Transition Electric Co.)
In today's conversation, we sit down with Bryan Duffy, owner-operator of Transition Electric Co. out of Greenville, SC. to discuss leadership in the modern era. We talk philosophy, education and the necessity of positive mentors in our lives and in...
10.31.2022
Being The Example (A Conversation About Giving Back with Jarrod Bolyer)
We talk a lot about our careers on this podcast. We've discussed how to get started in the trades, how to find a mentor, techniques for improving yourself, starting a company from the ground up, the list goes on. In...
10.24.2022
Deep In The Heart (Our Recap of NECA 2022 in Austin TX featuring Maggie from @electric.mags)
Welcome back to the show! In this week's episode, we sit down with our friend Maggie, aka @electric.mags on social, to recap the 2022 NECA Conference in Austin Texas. NECA is a really special event where you can chat all day...
10.04.2022
Overcoming Burnout (How To Develop Touchstones That Remind You To Take Breaks)
It is incredibly common in this day and age to be rewarded for continuously putting out effort. There are countless social media influencers suggesting that what we should be doing is nonstop effort at all times. In fact, many would...
08.29.2022
Focusing on Quality (Talking New Innovations with Pete Grable from Knipex))
In this week's show, we sit down with Pete Grable from Knipex North America to discuss the new, innovative tools that Knipex is releasing. Knipex was kind enough to send our team a handful of high-quality hand tools to review...
08.22.2022
Compare Yourself To Who You Were Yesterday (Thoughts On Growing In The Trade with Rob Duncan from @becomingelectric)
On this week's show, we listen to and read responses from this week's "Question Of The Week!" This week's question was: "What's the best advice you've received in your career and how did that change your life?" We got a...
08.08.2022
Treat People Well and Life Will Treat You Well (Trade and Life Lessons From Luke Sheetz)
In this week's episode, we sit down with Luke Sheetz of Edwards Electrical & Mechanical out of Indianapolis Indiana to discuss how approaching your work with enthusiasm and gratitude can lead to a fulfilling career. Luke is an electrician by...
08.01.2022
Just Do The Right Thing Everyday (Finding Your Place With Brian Hogan aka @hulk_da_sparky)
In this episode, we sit down to chat life in the electrical industry through the eyes of Brian Hogan, a 28-year-old newly (Class A) licensed electrician in the Albany, NY area. Brian and I first met on Instagram a few...
07.25.2022
Getting Better All The Time (Lessons From California's Newest Journeyman Electrician - Marty Humerickhouse)
Hey everyone, Welcome back to the show! One of the most challenging elements of the work we do as tradespeople is trying to remain inspired by our daily routines. Its easy to be excited about something when you're first starting, but...
07.11.2022
Size Matters (Thoughts On Sizing Your Business To Fit Your Life)
Have you ever considered starting your own company? Its a real opportunity that those of us with a skilled trade or craft get to consider as we navigate the paths of our careers. Even though, statistically speaking, the majority of...
07.07.2022
Failing Up (Failing, Then Passing The Maryland Master Electricians Exam)
The conversation for this week's episode was recorded about one week after Doug's first attempt at the Maryland Master Electricians Exam. In this conversation, we recap everything that Doug experienced during his first time through the exam and discuss strategies...
06.27.2022
Unknown Unknowns - Managing Your Client's Expectations
In this week's episode, we discuss the challenges and tactics of managing a client's expectations throughout a project. Whether keeping your client informed of the timeline or helping them to understand why certain procedures might be necessary, it is our...
06.20.2022
Born Blue Collar (Introducing Lumen Brothers' 1st Apprentice- Young Daniel)
In this week's episode, we sit down with our apprentice at Lumen Brothers Electric Company, Young Daniel, to ask him why he chose hanging out with 2 old dudes over partying in college. Daniel reached out to us last fall...
06.13.2022
Working Your Way Up (A Conversation with Alix from Southwest Electric)
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Alix from Southwest Electric. Alix is the Senior Production Manager for this West-Coast-based, industrial electrical company. In this episode, we discuss how Alix made his way into the electrical industry, why Southwest...
06.06.2022
Must Be Hard Being Brothers (An Interview with Josh Wright from Lumen Brothers Electric)
WELCOME BAAAAAACK!!! We're so happy to be back and so happy to have you back as our guest as we venture into new territory here on the Modern Electrician Podcast! The show is back after a brief hiatus following the completion...
04.19.2022
The Maryland Electrical Masters Exam
This past week, I took the Maryland Master Electrician's Exam for the second time. Because of how challenging the test is and how many people have reached out since the exam to ask me for tips on study materials, I...
03.29.2022
Soft Skills - #1 Communication
Hey what’s up everyone? Welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast! So happy to have you back. Today I am doing a brief check-in to discuss the topic of soft skills, in particular the skill of communication. What are soft...
03.28.2022
Morning Thoughts - Be Like Benny
This might sound silly but I was really inspired by a character from the movie The Sandlot this weekend. I wanted to share that inspiration with you all this morning. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doug-powell9/message
03.23.2022
Morning Thoughts - Sacrificing For Success
Hey everyone. Just wanted to check in with a little episode today about sacrificing things you’ve always done, habits you might enjoy, for something better. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doug-powell9/message
02.28.2022
Following Your Heart with Danielle of Cross Cut Artistry
We talk about this topic a lot on this show but we do that because I think it's such an important part of living a fulfilled life, and that topic is "Following your passion." So many of us start out...
02.21.2022
Blazing Trails with Tatiyana
Hey there everyone, and welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast! This week, I sit down with a 3rd year apprentice out of Ontario named Tatiyana. You can find her story on Instagram @apprenticetatiy. Go check her out and show her...
02.14.2022
Choosing Your Struggle (Sharing Trade Stories with Eric Andrade of JE Electrical Maintenance)
Hey there everyone! Welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast! Im happy that you're here and that you continue to return to listen to these conversations. Today, I sit down with Eric Andrade. Eric is a 17 year veteran of the...
02.07.2022
Forging A Creative Life (A Conversation with Erin Aylor)
Hey there everyone! Welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast! In today's episode, I sit down with Frederick, Maryland-based artisan, craftsman and maker of many things, Erin Aylor. Erin has led an interesting life that's been guided by his ambitions and...
01.31.2022
The Balancing Act (A Conversation About Balancing & Prioritizing Passions with Than Halstead)
Welcome back everyone! In this week's episode I sit down with my friend Than Halstead (you can find him on IG @thantastical) to discuss the concept of balance. For those of you out there with more ambition than you have time,...

What's Modern Electrician Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Modern Electrician Podcast episodes:

Raisin' Em Right (Bringing Up The Next Generation with Dustin Stelzer of Electrician U)

Vertical VS Horizontal (Talking Out Loud)

Craftsmanship Matters (Talking Out Loud)

Coincidences & Trust (Talking Out Loud)

Chop Water / Pound Sand (Drive Time Live)

When Is A Job Too Big To Take On (Coffee & Code)

Historic Wiring (Coffee & Code)

Here Comes The Next Generation (Getting Licensed, Starting A Business & Navigating The World of Social Media with Cameron, the Tennessee Electrician

Changing Direction (Turning Your White Collar Blue with Kris Daniel of Daniel Electric)

Marty Humerickhouse 2 - Electric Interview

Monday Morning Check-In

From Electrician to Electrical Contractor (Leveling Up with Jeff Guldalian, The 360 Electrician)

The DeBrief - Relocating a 200A Service

Drive Time Live (Hard Work / Nicknames / Lighting / Lowes V Homeie D / New Lumen Brothers Vehicle)

Changing Leadership Culture (Talking Trade Education with Chad German from @utah_electrician)

That's My Niche (Hanging Out LIVE & talking shop with Josh Burch of J. Burch Electric at Cushwa Brewing in Williamsport, Md.)

The Boy Has To Die (Creating Your Own Reality with Roman Scarloto from ACDC Statewide)

Making The Hard Skills Easy (Talking Love of the Game & Small Business Ownership with Josh Bauserman from Haven Electrical)

Mastering The Fundamentals with Billy Drowne

It's All Part Of The Process (Talking Growth Mindset & Mental Health with Bob L'Electricien)

That's Your New Side Hustle (Building Your Business Around Your Lifestyle with Tim Moreland)

Doin Good... Wanna Do Better (Leveling Up with Dominic Rubino of Profit Toolbelt Podcast)

Do What You Say You Will When You Say You Will (Choppin’ It Up with Cory Blair from Lighthouse Electric)

Setting Yourself Apart (Talking Shop With Michael Stellmann from Stellmann Electrical Corp)

Further Together (Building The Online Trade Community with JP from Trade Hounds)

You Livin' To Work or Workin' To Live? (A Canadian Surfer/Master Electrician's Take on The Trade and Work Culture)

Just Do You (The Philosophy of Being Yourself with Bryan Duffy of Transition Electric Co.)

Being The Example (A Conversation About Giving Back with Jarrod Bolyer)

Deep In The Heart (Our Recap of NECA 2022 in Austin TX featuring Maggie from @electric.mags)

Overcoming Burnout (How To Develop Touchstones That Remind You To Take Breaks)

Focusing on Quality (Talking New Innovations with Pete Grable from Knipex))

Compare Yourself To Who You Were Yesterday (Thoughts On Growing In The Trade with Rob Duncan from @becomingelectric)

Treat People Well and Life Will Treat You Well (Trade and Life Lessons From Luke Sheetz)

Just Do The Right Thing Everyday (Finding Your Place With Brian Hogan aka @hulk_da_sparky)

Getting Better All The Time (Lessons From California's Newest Journeyman Electrician - Marty Humerickhouse)

Size Matters (Thoughts On Sizing Your Business To Fit Your Life)

Failing Up (Failing, Then Passing The Maryland Master Electricians Exam)

Unknown Unknowns - Managing Your Client's Expectations

Born Blue Collar (Introducing Lumen Brothers' 1st Apprentice- Young Daniel)

Working Your Way Up (A Conversation with Alix from Southwest Electric)

Must Be Hard Being Brothers (An Interview with Josh Wright from Lumen Brothers Electric)

The Maryland Electrical Masters Exam

Soft Skills - #1 Communication

Morning Thoughts - Be Like Benny

Morning Thoughts - Sacrificing For Success

Following Your Heart with Danielle of Cross Cut Artistry

Blazing Trails with Tatiyana

Choosing Your Struggle (Sharing Trade Stories with Eric Andrade of JE Electrical Maintenance)

Forging A Creative Life (A Conversation with Erin Aylor)

The Balancing Act (A Conversation About Balancing & Prioritizing Passions with Than Halstead)

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