Podcast Episodes

Tools, Training, and Real Change

Season 4 Episode 144

Dustin and Drake sit down with Scott Tecson from Milwaukee to talk about the company’s hands-on approach to solving the skilled trades shortage. From hosting events for high schoolers to partnering w…

Published on 6 hours ago

Behind the Scenes of Milwaukee’s Tool Development

Season 4 Episode 143

Dustin talks to Jack from Milwaukee Tool about how a rough prototype tested on a busy jobsite turned into the M18 Conduit Bender, a tool built to cut scrap, speed training, and keep bends consistent …

Published on 2 weeks ago

Think About Why We Do the Things We Do

Season 4 Episode 142

In this episode, Dustin shares a humbling story about replacing a ceiling fan in a two-story entryway with a 22-foot ceiling. He explains how relying on old methods with a Baker scaffold left him fee…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Getting the Phones to Ring

Season 4 Episode 141

Starting your own electrical business? This episode breaks down everything that went into the first month of launching a new company, from setting up Google listings and building a website to burning…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

I Fired Them Over This… Don’t Make the Same Mistake

Season 4 Episode 140

I fired a pool company, and it wasn’t because of bad work. It was because they failed at the one thing every service professional needs to get right: follow through. Electricians, plumbers, HVAC tech…

Published on 3 months ago

Think About Your Thoughts

Season 4 Episode 139

Drake and Dustin open up about the power of self-awareness and the often-overlooked impact of unchecked thoughts. They explore how internal narratives, daily frustrations, and conditioned behaviors c…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shape the Trade, Don’t Shatter It

Season 4 Episode 139

Dustin and Drake unpack how mentors, teachers, and journeymen shape the paths of those entering the electrical trade. They share personal stories of inspiration and discouragement, digging into how o…

Published on 4 months ago

The Electrician's Million-Dollar Growth Plan

Season 4 Episode 138

Dustin talks with Sean Samson about how electrical contractors can break past the million-dollar ceiling by shifting from a transactional model to one driven by recurring service contracts. Sean expl…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Always a Student, Never a Master

Season 4 Episode 137

In this episode, Dustin and Drake break down the myth of mastery and why real masters never stop learning. They share personal stories from the field, talk about how comfort can kill creativity, and …

Published on 5 months ago

Can You Be a Good Electrician AND a Good Parent?

Season 4 Episode 136

It’s about what it really takes to be a present, reliable tradesperson and a present, reliable parent.

In this episode, Drake and Dustin get personal about what it means to raise kids while working fu…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago