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Home of the SGTV Podcast where we talk all things electrical with Sparks across the country.
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Do you break it down? - A guide to providing quotes as an Electrician
The importance of providing a breakdown of costs can vary between Electricians and the job itself depending on a number of factors.
We spoke to Nigel Overton to understand when breakdowns of costs can come into play, and what to expect when asked for one by clients.
Do you provide a breakdown of costs? Let us know!
Thanks for listening to this weeks episode of SGTV - watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/ibveQlivIXY -
Google Search with Nigel Overton
In our next edition of 'Google Search' with sparks; Nigel Overton answers some questionable things people have put into Google Search engine about Electricians.
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New Skill School for Electricians
On this weeks' episode of SGTV we are joined by Ben from B Electrical, the founder of the online learning platform Skill School.
Ben's socials:
Skill School Course: https://www.b-electrical.com/skillschool
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.electrical.london/
Website: https://www.b-electrical.com/
Time Stamp:
00:00 - 00:19 Intro
00:19 - 02:39 What is Skill School?
02:39 - 04:48 What will the training involve
04:48 - 05:56 Keeping up with tech, amendments and CPD
05:56 - 09:10 How can learners access courses
09:10 - 12:19 Why did you start Skill School
12:19 Web Page, Socials and Information -
Are Electricians really scared of brooms? Plus more ridiculous questions on Google search
We're back with another segment of our Google Search series - this time Jenny Doherty and Ben Orrow take on some ridiculous questions that people have entered into search engines.
Thanks for listening to this weeks episode of SGTV!
Follow Jen on Instagram: @t1ny_5park5
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The Price is Right: Knowing your worth as an Electrician
It's important to cover all bases in an Electrical quote; materials, labour, travel and so on...
So, what do you do when a client isn't prepared to pay the quote provided?
Stand your ground! There's no shortcut to Electrical safety and it's always best practice to be safe than sorry.
Nigel Overton discusses his experience in this SGTV episode and shares how he overcomes rogue clients who may argue the price.
Thanks for listening to this weeks episode of SGTV! To watch the full episode, please visit: https://youtu.be/DJZPvX9_vaU -
Work Hard, Play Hard? Electricians talk work/life balance
Finding balance in your daily lives is a key factor to fulfilment and feeling content with your life.
It's important not to miss the little things, but also work enough to support yourself and, on top of that, to ensure you're not burning the candle at both ends.
We spoke to Jenny Doherty & Ben Orrow to get their thoughts on how they have found harmony in their work and life balance.
Thanks for listening to this weeks episode of SGTV! To watch the full episode, please visit: https://youtu.be/ACbwXdRTWf0