Most contractors think “freedom” means a bigger company. Carlo Di Renzo (Effect Electric) says the real unlock is systems + money knowledge — so you can work less in the winter, travel, and still keep clients happy.

In this episode, Carlo breaks down his niche (data racks, servers, backup power), why electricians tend to adopt tech faster, and how he built a business that runs while he’s away. The conversation goes deep on planning your slowdown, choosing the right clients, and why you can’t just “flip a switch” and disappear for 3 months without structure.

We also get into practical money talk for contractors: paying down debt, investing basics, diversification, and why learning finance is a skill that pays you back for life - especially if you want more time with your family.

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Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Intro + review (NextGen Heating & Cooling)
01:10 – Carlo’s niche: generators, data racks, servers, backup power
03:30 – Why electricians adopt tech faster than other trades07:05 – “How much is enough?” Scaling on purpose (not ego)
10:00 – The Florida plan: shutting down in winter without losing clients
15:20 – Cutting “bad-fit” contracts and designing your workload
17:00 – Money for contractors: TFSA, ETFs, diversification, crypto
21:40 – Stress, health, and resetting your brain as an owner
25:45 – The truth: you still need a decade of grind
40:50 – Kids, trades, and why the old playbook is changing
46:05 – Billboard advice: “Learn about money” + how to reach Carlo
48:20 – Jobtable outro: systems that buy back your time