This has got to be where the stolen tools from all the van theft crime that's going on. 

I really don't know how the thieves sleep at night with the crime career they have chosen. 

Like many other tradespeople, I have been a victim of van theft. 

Although I have upgraded the van security after the 1st time. 

There are tried and tested methods to keeping your van secure, van deadlocks are one of the things I will always put on my vans from now on. 

Along with some actions to keep in mind when it comes to van security. 

These actions in the podcast are simple things to keep in mind when leaving your van overnight or parking it up outside the house. 

I would love to say “sit with a shotgun to these scumbags” but you never see it coming. 

Just like I didn't. 

Learn by my mistakes by listening to the podcast and save your van getting broken into. 

Some customers do not want to pay! Is there anything you can do? 

100% there is, maybe bending the rules a little, but really you want to learn from what happened. 

Put things in place so it doesn't happen again. 

Working as an electrician for over 20 years it was bound to happen, some customers just don't want to pay. 

For whatever reason, if there is one at all. 

You really need to be prepared for non paying customers and how to see them coming. 

In this podcast I go into detail of some customers who thought it was ok to just ignore me and not pay the invoice. 

I describe how I got paid and the lessons I learnt. 

Listen to the podcast today to make sure it never happens to you. 

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The number one method I have used over the years to grow my customer base and grow my business.

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Dive into a world where sparks fly, and the buzz of electricity is your anthem! 

When you're a self-employed electrician, every sunrise brings a world of limitless possibilities.

You steer the ship, make the choices, and embrace the freedom that's reserved for the bold!

But remember, with great power (pun intended😁) comes responsibility. Inaction pays in dust, while hard work pays in gold!

Each day offers a unique adventure: challenging repairs, intriguing installations, and those occasional smooth-sailing days.

Being the captain of your ship doesn't mean uncharted waters are always easy, but it's about navigating through with confidence and skill.

And you? You've mastered that art. You ARE the electrician everyone's talking about!

Yet, caution to the wind, electricians can sometimes overcharge their schedules.

It’s not the bolts and wires that can be a challenge, but juggling tasks and time. But with proper planning, you're not just fixing issues – you're creating electrifying experiences and earning a handsome reward!

Want a peek into this charged-up life with some extra surprises? Tune into our podcast and experience a day in the life, with a sparky twist at the end!

10x Email Nails: Unlock the secret weapon I've charged up over the years to supercharge my clientele and amplify my business. Stay on top of their minds whenever the word 'electrician' buzzes around! Discover the secret now!

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Thank you to every single person who had liked, shared and commented on the Tool Box Talk For Electricians Podcast. 💓

Words can't say how grateful I am to every single one of you.

To enter the competition go here - https://linktr.ee/toolboxtalkforelectricians

You can also join the group from there too.

⭐The email nails that I use to grow my customers is here - https://toolboxtalkforelectricians.ck.page/products/email-nails-x-10

⭐Along with the auto spreadsheet here - https://toolboxtalkforelectricians.ck.page/products/quote-auto-invoice

You will be notified about the draw on the 20th November 2023.

Thank you once again

⚡ Are you stuck subcontracting… but know deep down you want to run your own electrical business?

In this video / podcast, I’m talking about how I went from being a subcontractor electrician to building my own successful electrical business — and why so many sparks eventually want more than just turning up on site for an hourly rate.

Subcontracting can be a great way to start out:

✅ good site experience

✅ regular hourly pay

✅ exposure to industrial, commercial and domestic work

✅ a chance to learn fast and build confidence

But the downside is:

❌ the work can stop overnight

❌ you’re relying on other companies

❌ you’re travelling, lodging out and chasing jobs

❌ you’re helping build someone else’s business instead of your own

In this episode I cover:

why subcontracting is a good stepping stone

what made me finally start up on my own

the mistakes I made at the beginning

why leaflets and lead sites weren’t the answer

how I started getting work through builders, carpenters and other trades

why word of mouth is everything when you run your own electrical business

how you can build your business gradually while still subcontracting

If you’re:

a subbie

an apprentice electrician

a newly qualified spark

or someone wanting to move from subcontractor to self-employed electrician

…this one should help.

⚡ Toolbox Talks for Electricians – helping electricians reduce stress, gain back time, and earn more money.

💬 Comment below:

If you’re subcontracting right now… do you want to stay doing it, or run your own business one day?.

Are you looking for work today to be able to get paid tomorrow?

Its all good growing your business slowly. Its just sometimes too slow and you run out of work.

So much so that the bills that are coming in are starting to worry you.

This is why you need work NOW. Not next week or next month NOW!

In this podcast I'm going to tell you how.

These are not ideas that will just work once either. They are proven strategy's for all tradesmen, Who have grown and business.

Strategy's that have become a habit and keeps the diary full of customers all year round.

The methods mentioned are not at all hard, they can become an easy habit to be adapted into any contractors business.

So listen up and take action.

The Email Nail Templates mentioned in the podcast can be downloaded here.

https://toolboxtalkforelectricians.ck.page/products/email-nails-x-10

All Electricians use these materials, they are the best quality!

Being a good electrician is one thing. But what makes us better is the materials we install.

The better the equipment, the better the job.

Getting a call saying that the sockets you installed don't work, doesn't look good on you.

As an electrician you can go for the most expensive materials, this doesn't always mean that it's not going to fail!

It's happened to me with a huge brand before.

You can't really say a brand is the best until you have used it and installed it yourself.

Just because the brand of material has been around for a long time, doesn't necessarily mean it's the best.

In this podcast I came up with a plan on how to determine the materials you install, along with the way to get the best prices from your wholesaler.

You don't have to stick with the same wholesaler, and it could be a good idea to shop around.

Just like I explain in another podcast here -

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/60e371f9-c8ff-4b6f-87f3-1a187fd4ca48

£156K a year is a good amount of money for anyone.

Even the Prime minster would be happy with that!

The question is HOW are electricians in the UK being able to earn such a high wage, and if any electrician can do it - How do I get my piece of the pie?

I wanted to know if it was actually true, electricians are earning that amount.

So I took a closer look into why this was said.

The reasons do actually make sense. Along with electricians possibly earning more in the future.

Its all about positioning yourself for the future and being the electrician who gets that call.

When that calls comes ..... Name your price 😁

All The Gear....... But No Idea - How many electricians do you know like that?

Its hard enough in 2023 to become a fully qualified electrician.

Finding an electrical apprenticeship or finding a training course that will help you learn the fundamentals of electrical installation, let alone acquire the relevant qualifications.

Its a huge misconception that so many people think when trying to grow a business in the electrical trade. There is a much simpler factor then all the paperwork.

In this podcast, that's exactly what I uncover, the myths that people fall into assuming what makes a successful electrician and the truth witch actually make a successful electrician.

This is something you can start to do today to help your business as an electrician grow.

So listen to the podcast and you will be surprised how easy it actually is.

Depression is common in todays world. It can effect anyone and everyone.

Its not always easy to handle, or easy to know your even suffering with depression.

I believe its how you handle falling into depression, what you do, how you got there ...

All the things that will stop it from happening again.

Live can be hard, Business can be hard. But there is one thing that nobody can take away from you. This is mentioned in the podcast.

Not the normal electrical podcast I know, but relevant to many people.

Listen to the podcast today to see if its relevant to you too.