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E35 - Trade Schools Might Be Failing Electricians—and What Can Be Done About It
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In this episode of Beers with Contractors, hosts Will and Dillon kick things off by discussing the DISC assessment and their implications for hiring processes. They welcome Dustin Stelzer, founder of Electrician U, who shares his journey from creating basic YouTube tutorials to building a comprehensive educational platform for electricians with over 734,000 subscribers on YouTube and 437,600 followers on TikTok. Dustin discusses the importance of training, the evolving landscape of smart home technology, and the challenges faced by both new and experienced electricians. The conversation touches on misconceptions about the trade, the benefits of real-world learning, and the exciting upcoming launch of Electrician U's new learning platform.
00:00 Introduction
02:45 Personality Assessments in the Workplace
04:03 Understanding the DISC Assessment
10:47 Guest Introduction: Dustin Stelzer of Electrician U
12:19 The Journey of Electrician U
15:43 Content Creation and Audience Engagement
18:18 Challenges and Solutions in Electrical Trade Education
26:21 Finding the Right Apprenticeship
28:28 Misconceptions About Electricians
29:26 Working with the Younger Generation
31:35 Safety Concerns in the Electrical Trade
37:42 Innovations in Electrical Tools and Technology
41:43 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Solutions
48:58 Learning from Mistakes and Failures
51:25 Conclusion
Contact Dustin Stelzer at:
Website: https://electricianu.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinstelzer/
Instagram: instagram.com/dustin.stelzer
YouTube: www.youtube.com/electricianu
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@electricianu
Contact Alexander Linn (Shipshape) on:
Website: [shipshape.ai](mailto:alex@shipshape.ai)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-linn-7531a531/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShipshapeAI
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shipshape_solutions/
Email: [alex@shipshape.ai](mailto:alex@shipshape.ai)
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