Episodes

2023-07-13 Ep 112 How much should Electricians pay themselves - July 13 Clay and Joseph discussed the importance of being authentic and embracing their flaws in their social media presence. They also touched on the concept of...

Ep 111 - Right or paid? Are you emotionally attached? - July 12 Clay and Joseph discussed their record-breaking attendance in a class and brainstormed ways to improve the experience for participants. They also talked about th...

Ep 110 - Office Hire out or train in - July 11 Clay and Joseph discussed the topic of whether to hire out or train in, focusing on the importance of analyzing past wins and identifying the problems that were overcome to achie...

Episode 109 - Side work, Moonlight Electric, Tanktop Terry - July 10 Joseph and Clay discussed the dangers and problems associated with employees doing side work, including potential financial loss for the company and liabili...

Ep 108 - Options Design - Don't run to the van! - July 07 Clay and Joseph discussed the fear and hesitation technicians have in presenting options to customers in person, leading many to resort to emailing estimates instead. ...

Ep 107 - Emergency: Overworked & Underpaid - July 06 Clay and Joseph discussed the success of Zach's Kohler TDDM campaign, where he sent out gift cards to potential customers in specific areas. They also talked about the pow...

Lessons from the Titanic - July 05 Clay and Joseph discussed the importance of being mindful of risks and not rushing into business decisions without proper planning and evidence. They also touched on the need to stay grounde...

Clay and roygomez had a conversation about their recent activities and business updates. Roygomez started his business with just himself and has since expanded, with upcoming opportunities for growth. Roygomez started his ele...

Ep 102- Going deep on the doom loop - June 29 Joseph and Clay discussed the concept of the doom loop, which refers to the cycle of setting goals, facing obstacles, making excuses, and falling short of those goals. They emphas...

Ep 101 - To serve & protect... and recognize scams - June 28 Clay and Joseph discussed their dislike for scammers and shared personal experiences with them. They also expressed a mix of frustration and amusement at the excuse...

Ep 100 How to do referral partners right - June 27 Joseph and Clay celebrated their 100th podcast episode and discussed how to appropriately celebrate the milestone. They also talked about the progress of their podcast and th...

Ep 99 - Should you take the BIG job? - June 26 Joseph and Clay discussed the topic of whether or not to take on big service jobs, including dealing with hoarders and underpricing. They also talked about the potential rewards...

Joseph, Clay, and Dan discussed the controversy around branding for electricians, with Dan advocating for investing in a quality brand rather than going cheap on platforms like Fiverr. They also discussed the potential ethica...

Ep 97 - Secrets of Secret Shopping - June 22 Clay and Joseph discussed their recent success in creating job options and their willingness to be tested on difficult jobs. They also talked about the importance of being relatabl...

Ep 96 - Pushing options a high season sales risk - June 21 Clay and Joseph discussed the common problem of sales teams getting complacent during high season and relying on customers' natural interest to push sales, leading to...

Ep 95 - The Action Guide to fixing your schedule Pt IV - June 20 Clay and Joseph discussed the importance of not being booked out too far in advance and how it can limit opportunities for high-paying clients. Joseph shared a ...

Ep 94 - The Action Guide to fixing your schedule Pt III - June 19 Clay and Joseph discussed the importance of being strict with schedules and not letting them go rampant. They also talked about the potential negative effects ...

Clay and Joseph discussed various ways to get work for a business, including working with homeowners associations and calling other contractors. They also talked about maintaining a schedule and dealing with double-booking co...

Ep 92 - The ACTION guide to fixing your schedule Pt 1 - June 15 Clay and Joseph had a fun conversation about various topics including their lateness, gang signs, martial arts, and scheduling. They acknowledged that they could...

Ep 91 - What is your WHY? - June 14 Joseph and Clay discussed their love for sparring and the importance of prioritizing health over watching TV or engaging in unfulfilling activities. They also talked about the significance ...

Joseph and Clay discussed the importance of customer service and finding gaps in service as electricians. They also talked about the controversy of whether electricians should be allowed to take their work vans home. - Joseph...

Episode 89 - Energy, When to pull the sale, and the Chris Voss Black Swan for Electricians Clay and Joseph discussed various topics including Wing Chun, sales techniques, KPIs, and the book "Black Swan" by Chris Voss. They al...