Work and Talk Podcast | Building Builders in the Trades

Wilson Matthew Betances - Powered by Energize Us Edu Inc
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This show focuses on craft, judgment, standards, and responsibility in electrical and construction. Conversations are grounded in experience and address what apprentices, journeymen, and leaders must understand to carry the work forward correctly. Work & Talk includes two formats: THE BUILDERS SHOW A morning show focused on craft, training, jobsite culture, and industry needs. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. WORK & TALK Long-form conversations centered on building builders through experience, decisions, and accountability Wednesday Evening.

  1. 3D AGO

    Why do electricians hate each other?

    Electricians attack other electricians more than anyone else.Pricing wars. Ego battles. Comment section toxicity.Undercutting. Belittling. “I’ve been doing this for 30 years.” And then we wonder why the public doesn’t respect the trade. In this episode of The Builder Show, we stop hiding from it. We talk about: • Why electricians attack other electricians• The insecurity behind the ego• Why undercutting is killing pricing power• The leadership vacuum in the trade• How this behavior is holding the entire industry back This isn’t about being soft.This is about accountability. If we don’t address this now, the next generation will inherit the same broken culture. Electricians — it’s time to look in the mirror. 🎙 The Builder Show📅 Monday, Wednesday, Friday⏰ 7AM Eastern / 4AM Pacific🎧 Work & Talk Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Drop your honest take below. Do electricians really hate each other… or are we just avoiding the truth?

    32 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Gen Z Electricians Will Make More Money Than Millennials

    Gen Z electricians are going to make more money than Millennials. Not because they’re better.Not because they’re stronger.Because they’re adapting faster. In this full episode of The Builder Show, we break down the generational divide inside the electrical trade: Do younger electricians actually have it easier? Are Millennials getting comfortable? Does “30 years in the trade” still mean something? Is loyalty hurting income? Does access to YouTube, AI, and instant information change everything? This isn’t about disrespecting experience. It’s about mindset. Every generation thinks they paid more dues.Every generation thinks they worked harder.But the electricians who evolve with the tools available today are the ones who win. Electricians — is this about age… or about adaptability? 🎙 The Builder Show📅 Monday, Wednesday, Friday⏰ 7AM Eastern / 4AM Pacific🎧 Work & Talk Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts

    34 min

  3. FEB 2

    Should Electricians Go Union or Non-Union in 2026?

    Every electrician has seen it —Union vs non-union. Scab. Rat. Name-calling instead of real discussion. In this episode of The Builder Show, we break down:Where terms like scab and rat actually came from Why intent and character matter more than labels Why union vs non-union isn’t a black-and-white issue in 2026How OSHA, DOL, and state licensing actually work What apprentices should really be asking before choosing a path Most electricians are just trying to: Show up. Work safe. Get paid fairly. Go home with the same fingers they came in with.This episode isn’t anti-union or anti-non-union.It’s pro-electrician.If you’re an apprentice, journeyman, contractor, or shop owner trying to figure out what path makes sense for you, this conversation is for you. Drop a comment: Are you union or non-union? Why did you choose that path? What would you do differently?🗣️ New episodes every week — hit subscribe so you never miss a moment. 🎧 Listen now on Work N Talk.📌 Explore More:🌐 Website: energizeus-edu.today🎙️ More Episodes: podcast.energizeus-edu.today📘 Free eBook: info.energizeus-edu.today/blueprint-ebook📸 Follow Us: @energizeusedu on Instagram

    33 min

  4. JAN 23

    Why Electricians Keep Getting This One Thing Wrong

    🎙️ Most electricians are told the same thing over and over:“Just do good work.”“I’ve been doing this for 30 years.”“Let your work speak for itself.”And that mindset is exactly why so many electricians stay stuck.In this episode of The Builder Show, we break down why electricians keep getting this one thing wrong — and why quality work alone is no longer what gets you paid, hired, promoted, or booked.We talk honestly about:Why customers don’t hire based on ‘clean work’Why responsiveness, clarity, speed, and predictability win jobs firstHow the electrical industry is entering a full reset between 2026–2029Why the next few years are the biggest opportunity electricians have had in decadesHow apprentices, journeymen, and contractors can separate themselves without working harderWe also address the uncomfortable truth:White-collar investors are buying electrical companies — and running them successfully — without knowing how to bend pipe.That should tell you something.This conversation is for:Electrical apprentices trying to stand outJourneymen who feel cappedContractors struggling to sell or stay bookedElectricians tired of toxic jobsite culture and ego-driven adviceIf you’re an electrician coming into the trade in 2026 or beyond, you’re starting at the best possible time — but only if you understand what actually creates value now.🗣️ New episodes every week — hit subscribe so you never miss a moment.🎧 Listen now on Work N Talk.📌 Explore More:🌐 Website: energizeus-edu.today🎙️ More Episodes: podcast.energizeus-edu.today📘 Free eBook: info.energizeus-edu.today/blueprint-ebook📸 Follow Us: @energizeusedu on Instagram

    31 min

  5. JAN 22

    The Scariest Part of Becoming an Electrical Contractor

    When you’re an electrician, work seems endless.Side jobs pop up.Something’s always broken.The phone rings.But the moment you go out on your own as a contractor, the calendar opens up—and the phones go quiet.In this episode of Work & Talk, we sit down with Jimmy Spire, CEO and founder of Glasshouse, to talk about the real problem most electrical contractors face: relying on a reactive market and waiting for the phone to ring.We break down:• Why being busy as an electrician doesn’t translate to steady work as a contractor• The difference between building a job and building a business• Why “waiting to be found” is dangerous in today’s market• How outbound thinking changes control and stability• What electricians need to understand before jumping into contractingThis conversation is for electricians thinking about contracting, new contractors with empty schedules, and anyone tired of hearing “just spend more on marketing” with no real results.🎧 Listen now on Work N Talk.📌 Explore More:🌐 Website: energizeus-edu.today🎙️ More Episodes: podcast.energizeus-edu.today📘 Free eBook: info.energizeus-edu.today/blueprint-ebook📸 Follow Us: @energizeusedu on Instagram

    33 min

  6. JAN 21

    Electricians Don’t Know Their Worth (Here’s Why)

    🎙️ Most electricians think selling themselves means saying “I do great work” or “I’ve been doing this for 30 years.”But that doesn’t get raises.It doesn’t win better jobs.And it doesn’t separate you from everyone else.In this episode of The Builders Show, we break down why electricians, apprentices, journeymen, and contractors struggle to communicate their value—and what actually makes people choose you.This conversation covers:• Why experience alone isn’t a selling point• What customers actually care about when hiring an electrician• How electricians lose jobs by competing on price• Why communication beats craftsmanship early in the sale• How apprentices and journeymen can position themselves for raises• What separates electricians who grow from those who stay stuckWhether you’re an electrical apprentice, journeyman electrician, or electrical contractor, this episode challenges the idea that “good work sells itself” and explains what really drives trust, value, and opportunity in the electrical trade.This isn’t about ego.It’s about clarity, confidence, and differentiation.📌 Explore More:🌐 Website: energizeus-edu.today🎙️ More Episodes: podcast.energizeus-edu.today📘 Free eBook: info.energizeus-edu.today/blueprint-ebook📸 Follow Us: @energizeusedu on Instagram

    35 min

  7. JAN 15

    $160K in Debt to $1.2M Revenue in Under a Year

    Working nonstop, but the money never shows up? In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester talks with Wilson Betances, electrical contractor and founder of Energize Us Edu Inc, about how unpaid invoices spiraled into massive debt and nearly cost him his home. Hear the wake-up call that changed everything, and the simple habits that helped him rebuild his systems and regain control of his cash flow.

    29 min

  8. JAN 14

    3 Things Every Electrician Must Understand in 2026 (Or Get Left Behind)

    Electricians heading into 2026 need to hear this.In this episode of The Builder Show, Cameron and Wilson Betances break down three uncomfortable truths every electrician must understand if they want to win in the next phase of the trades.This isn’t motivation.This is reality.We cover:Why just showing up no longer separates youHow comfort quietly destroys careersWhy licensure and reputation will decide who gets paid and who gets replacedThe explosion of data centers, renewables, battery storage, and smart systemsWhat electricians who want ownership, leadership, and leverage must do nowWhether you’re an apprentice, journeyman, master electrician, or contractor, 2026 is going to reward discipline, progression, and accountability—and punish complacency.The gap is widening.This episode explains why.📅 The Builder Show airs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday⏰ 7:00 AM Eastern | 4:00 AM Pacific🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts📌 Explore More:🌐 Website: energizeus-edu.today🛠️ Builders Convention: thebuildersconvention.com/optin🎙️ More Episodes: podcast.energizeus-edu.today🏗️ B.U.L.D. Association: info.energizeus-edu.today/buld-association📘 Free eBook: info.energizeus-edu.today/blueprint-ebook📸 Follow Us: @energizeusedu on Instagram

    31 min
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This show focuses on craft, judgment, standards, and responsibility in electrical and construction. Conversations are grounded in experience and address what apprentices, journeymen, and leaders must understand to carry the work forward correctly. Work & Talk includes two formats: THE BUILDERS SHOW A morning show focused on craft, training, jobsite culture, and industry needs. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. WORK & TALK Long-form conversations centered on building builders through experience, decisions, and accountability Wednesday Evening.

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