She was mistaken for the secretary. Now she’s running the industry.

Kate Raymond, CEO of Master Electricians Australia, joins Joey Hidalgo for Episode 1 of The Profitable Estimator Podcast – CounterMeasure Series. With 25+ years in construction law, regulation, and industry leadership, Kate’s story is a masterclass in challenging trade bias, embracing innovation, and building sustainable businesses.

In this episode:

• The quiet gender biases still happening on job sites
• How to lead with equity—no matter your trade or team size
• Why skilled migration isn’t a debate—it’s a necessity
• What estimating tools and AI sparkies should actually use
• The MEA resources every electrical business owner needs to protect their license and price profitably

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