Tool Box Talk For Electricians Ben Poulter

So you want to be an electrician?, and run your own business. The How-To of Becoming an Electrician is the easy part - Earning a god living from it can be challenging.
Brad From  @QuinnPulse  talks of the steps he took to become qualified in the electrical industry and the qualifications he gained.
Also how not everything always goes to plan.
One thing you can say about Brad of  @QuinnPulse  is that despite all the challenges he faced, he found a way to overcome them and thrive.
Growing his Business to becoming an employer of other electricians, not only electricians - Dealing with other trades too.
 @QuinnPulse  is the perfect example of how hard work and taking the right steps can help you become successful in the electrical trade.

In the podcast I can say that Brad does tell the good the bad and the ugly about being your own boss as an electrician.
Would he change anything if he could go back in time?

You will have to tune in to find out.

QuinnPulse also having a great following on social media where they create videos daily on the electrical trade. Check it out here =

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/mqYCoYkRQotoR3Sm/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

TicTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@quinnpulse?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/quinpulse_services?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Got A Electrical Question - I will answer it. I get so many questions everyday about being an electrician.
I do my best to answer them all, however sometimes you need to talk to someone in order to get a better answer.
From how much it would cost to install a new consumer unit to how I became a qualified electrician.
Some questions may seem pretty obvious, but if you don't know - then you need to ask and I'm happy to answer any questions you have.
I'm trying out this type of podcast, so you will have to let me know if you think, me answering electrical questions is something you want me to do more of in the future.

As always, if you have any electrical related questions you would like me to answer, please feel free to pop them down below.
Here is the link to the amazon shop where you will find all the tools I use
https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/toolboxtalkforelectricians?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftoolboxtalkforelectricians_3AZ2BM5HESNFC0ZFE731

No Work Mean No Pay Self Employed It can get you down when you have to take some time off due to an accident it illness.
But being your own boss, not everything is being on the tools - there is paperwork too.
Its a good idea to create other ways to generate new customers into your business, but when your so busy, all these ideas get put to the side.
Being stuck at home is the perfect opportunity to get these things in place to help grow your business in the future. To be honest this podcast isn't just for when you have time off work, The steps to grow your business in 2024 can be implemented anytime.
Running your own business there is always something to do.
Personally I like to be kept busy, with trying new ideas to generate customers all the time.
Some work out and some are a waste of time.
The methods mentioned in this podcast are the ones that worked out, so tune in and listen - then the next time you have a week stuck at home, Give it a go.

There a some sample email nails here

Set Up a linktree tutorial

How many ways is there to be able to become a qualified Electrician and get paid well?
It doesn't happen in a few weeks - I can tell you that.
There is a number of options for all ages of people to be able to enter the electrical trade.
With the electrical industry growing rapidly every year, there is a good call for electricians all over the world.
You can specialize in LED lighting, EV charger's, Solar power.....
What ever you career path takes you down it all starts off with becoming an electrician.
To be able to advance in the industry you need to know the basics and have the qualifications as proof to be able to turn it all into a business.
if you feel you are confident to do the job, but don't have the qualifications to back it up, there is no way you can legally sign the work off for the customers insurance.
There is no way around it, you need to get those bits of paper.
An interesting thing I discovered for electricians who have worked in the trade all their like but have now qualifications - there is an option in there for you too.
If your looking to get into the electrical trade, have a listen to the podcast today to see which route you want to go down.

The Boss gets paid the most - That's the job you WANT! 
It's not for everyone being the boss of your own company. 
You give it all as go though.. 

Working for a big company as an employee Teaming up with a one man band Being the boss of your own business 

Whatever you think being your own boss is like, you never really know until you try. 
Even then there will be unexpected challenges that you have to deal with. 

However there are some things to keep in mind when becoming your own boss. It may not be easy and it will be challenging, but hey? That's part of the fun. 

You don't get to make good money without working hard for it. 

It's the hard work you put into being a boss of your own business that makes the business thrive. 
Learning how others have done the same before.Using your own imagination to try new techniques Having the attitude that failure is not an option. 

Everything that is covered on the tool box talk for electricians podcast. 

Every episode published is packed with real life experiences of challenges I have faced on building an electrical business over the last 20 years. 

So after this episode, check out How To Start Your Own Electrician Business Properly.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/77HwIzkjZujRnVb5l6TXUc?si=VWCfgpaYRy-0WZ_cyS7JCw

There is too much to do being your own boss - Its TOO Hard!Its only hard when you don't know how. Think about when you learnt to drive, you had to figure out the gears, brakes and clutch. - It seemed impossible right?
Like anything in like the more you do it the easier it gets.
Every job you do is different and requires you to adapt to suit the customers needs.
This is also a skill you acquire over time as an Electricians.
I have done this podcast to give you an idea of what sort of problems you may come across running your own electrical business.

I started at the very beginning all the way through to the moment you get paid.

Many of the tips you will find helpful in building an electrical business, they are things I have done over the last 20 years that have helped my business grow.


It can be made even easier too with the right tools to help you along. Like some of these tools here -

⭐Quote & Auto Invoice
Paperwork is never the best part of any job, but it is the way you get paid.
Take the pain out of paperwork with having a spreadsheet that create the invoice for you on auto.
Also being able to send the invoice from the comfort of your own van which, will get you paid quicker.
https://toolboxtalkforelectricians.ck.page/products/quote-auto-invoice

⭐Email Nails x 10.
The number one method I have used over the years to grow my customer base and grow my business.
10 x Email Nails to send to your customers and keep YOU and your business at the front of their mind whenever and Electrician is mentioned.
https://toolboxtalkforelectricians.ck.page/products/email-nails-x-10

⭐20 + Electrical Certificates
From Emergency lighting certs to Solar Sign off.
Including electrical inspection reports.
Minor Works
Periodic inspection reports
https://toolboxtalkforelectricians.ck.page/products/certs