The Electrical Show

Thomas Nagy on his new unit space & breaks down how to cover the costs, Buying in bulk & spreading the savings. Re-training in Electrical: more listeners get their questions answered.

Thomas Nagy reads through some listener response to his opinion that clients are much more likely to quibble over the pricing over safety repairs and maintenance than they would be over some cosmetic improvements or installations. Also how to give clients what they want without quoting a load of work they won't want.

Thomas Nagy receives an email from a listener that's re-trained in their 40s but are struggling to get any paid work and even unpaid work experience. Thomas ponders what some of the challenges are and how you might be able to overcome them and force your way into the industry.

Thomas Nagy discusses digital home security installation. How to build up security in layers. How to spot less secure set ups. Can the public install systems effectively without a tradesperson?

Thomas Nagy discusses a recent message sent into the show and experience he had on-site that made him question how you balance your work life with your personal life and keep both on the right track. Thomas also touches briefly on the Electrical licence concept from a few weeks ago and the recent online reaction to his concept.

Thomas Nagy talks through the pressures and pitfalls of being the boss. Where do you draw the line between friend and boss. Where do you find new employees. Do you hire based on sub-contract or PAYE and what are the positives and negatives of hiring certain personality types. All this is discussed and pondered on this episode of the show.

Thomas Nagy discusses fault finding in properties, the pitfalls of pricing, whether customers are more likely to argue a safety cost over an aesthetic cost and something unexpected in Thomas Nagy's fan...

Thomas Nagy ponders whether it's worth fitting premium smart lighting systems with cheaper tech options available

Thomas Nagy talks EICR tickets - how do you fill these in? On-site or elsewhere? Also a bit on his presenting style and other quirks of life.

Thomas Nagy has been doing some research on flat earth since he was confronted over the topic by a customer last week. Thomas also reads some reaction to the Electrical license concept he discussed on last week's show and rounds of the topic.