Electrician U

Learn how an electrical franchise works.

Dustin is joined by Master Electrician Angel Savoy in this episode where we talk about a lot of issues surrounding women in the trades.

Today we talk to Master Electrician Don Metcalf about, well a whole host of things really.

In the latest episode, Dustin is at the NECA show and talks with the guys from the Modern Electrician Podcast.

We all have skeletons in our closet in the work that we've done. Shortcuts, code violations, semi-dangerous installations, etc. that we've performed just to get the job done in a timely manner.

The electrical trade isn't just strictly wiring things for a living. There are many facets and levels to it. In the latest episode of Electrician U, Dustin speaks to Master Electrician Chad German from Utah and Residential Wireman Matt Bergman from Texas about the different directions an electrician can go in the trade and where their careers have taken them.

Doug Powell from the YouTube Channel Modern Electrician and Dustin sit down and have a conversation about...well....a lot of stuff.

What it's like to be in the electrical trade for a half century.

Come hang out with Dustin and friends.

Is troubleshooting a learned skill? Is it something that you can develop over time?

Dustin interviews Chad German and talks education in Utah, being a contractor, service worker, educator, and craftsman.

At some time or another we have had the experience of poorly fitting clothing, toolbelts, and PPE. Many of us are currently dealing with it now.

We all have skeletons in our closet in the work that we've done. Shortcuts, code violations, semi-dangerous installations, etc. that we've performed just to get the job done in a timely manner.

Dustin talks about what he's thinking about at the moment. Sometimes they're motivational, other times funny or maybe just what's on his mind. Regardless of what he's talking about you'll always have a takeaway or two to think about and enhance your SparkyLife.

Dustin talks about what he's thinking about at the moment. Sometimes they're motivational, other times funny or maybe just what's on his mind. Regardless of what he's talking about you'll always have a takeaway or two to think about and enhance your SparkyLife.

Dustin talks about what he's thinking about at the moment. Sometimes they're motivational, other times funny or maybe just what's on his mind. Regardless of what he's talking about you'll always have a takeaway or two to think about and enhance your SparkyLife.

Dustin talks about what he's thinking about at the moment. Sometimes they're motivational, other times funny or maybe just what's on his mind. Regardless of what he's talking about you'll always have a takeaway or two to think about and enhance your SparkyLife.

Conflicts on the jobsite can occur between our coworkers, people in other trades, or even among those who supervise us. But how do we handle conflict in the workplace? Does every personal or professional conflict even need to be addressed?

Dustin talks about what he's thinking about at the moment. Sometimes they're motivational, other times funny or maybe just what's on his mind. Regardless of what he's talking about you'll always have a takeaway or two to think about and enhance your SparkyLife.

As with many service based industries, the electrical trade causes us to have to go into some potentially dangerous situations. The dangers aren't just trade related with the technical aspects of the job. But sometimes we have to go into some areas where crime is rampant, and we have to take responsibility for own personal safety.

Dustin talks about what he's thinking about at the moment. Sometimes they're motivational, other times funny or maybe just what's on his mind. Regardless of what he's talking about you'll always have a takeaway or two to think about and enhance your SparkyLife.

If you've ever been turned down for a job, a job promotion, a raise, or even an interview, it leaves you asking yourself, "What could I have said or done differently to have changed the outcome?"

Dustin talks about what he's thinking about at the moment. Sometimes they're motivational, other times funny or maybe just what's on his mind.

One of the toughest challenges in our trade is working in the most extreme types of weather conditions. Many of us work in areas where it's typically very hot or very cold most months of the year. We're either freezing in the bitter Minnesota cold or frying in the Texas heat.

Dustin talks about what he's thinking about at the moment. Sometimes they're motivational, other times funny or maybe just what's on his mind.

We've all heard the bad stories about the death and injury that resulted from workers taking unnecessary chances while working on construction sites or doing service work.

Dustin talks about what he's thinking about at the moment. Sometimes they're motivational, other times funny or maybe just what's on his mind.

A lot of us have studied or are in the process of studying the NEC in order to pass a test for licensing or to get a job promotion, or even to settle a dispute. But when was the last time you used the NEC to help you do your job?

Dustin talks about what he's thinking about at the moment. Sometimes they're motivational, other times funny or maybe just what's on his mind.

Are you considering the electrical field? If you're already in it, are you starting to reconsider this as a career?

Dustin talks about what he's thinking about at the moment. Sometimes they're motivational, other times funny or maybe just what's on his mind

I once heard someone say that the economy is always good and it's always bad depending on who you ask and what industry they're in. An industry that's thriving today may not be doing very well in a few years from now and vice versa.

Dustin talks about what he's thinking about at the moment.

Our industry is full of people who lie, cheat, and steal. But how exactly does that affect us? And why do people do it? And how do we best navigate these situations when we find ourselves in a position where we feel compelled to doing one of these 3 things? 

Dustin talks about what he's thinking about at the moment. Sometimes they're motivational, other times funny or maybe just what's on his mind. Regardless of what he's talking about you'll always have a takeaway or two to think about and enhance your SparkyLife.

For the good or the bad, we've all taken shortcuts here and there while performing our work. Sometimes it was needed in order to meet a deadline. Other times it was just out of frustration and impatience.

Dustin talks about what he's thinking about at the moment.

Dustin talks about what he's thinking about at the moment. Sometimes they're motivational, other times funny or maybe just what's on his mind. Regardless of what he's talking about you'll always have a takeaway or two to think about and enhance your SparkyLife.

Every now and then someone will ask “Is there a book, guide, or some resource to learn the code but something that's designed for newbies, dummies, or someone who just needs to explain it to a five year old?"

Dustin talks about what he's thinking about at the moment. Sometimes they're motivational, other times funny or maybe just what's on his mind. Regardless of what he's talking about you'll always have a takeaway or two to think about and enhance your SparkyLife.

Is being the best in the industry rooted in your work habits? Is it in how well you sell yourself? Is it in how well you teach or train your helper? Is it in the way you present yourself? Or is image and eyewash the areas where you shine?

n his mind. Regardless of what he's talking about you'll always have a takeaway or two to think about and enhance your SparkyLife.

Unless you've never owned a tool a day in your life prior to getting into the trades, chances are that you've developed an eclectic collection of tools over the years.

Dustin talks about what he's thinking about at the moment. Sometimes they're motivational, other times funny or maybe just what's on his mind. Regardless of what he's talking about you'll always have a takeaway or two to think about and enhance your SparkyLife.

Dustin talks about what he's thinking about at the moment. Sometimes they're motivational, other times funny or maybe just what's on his mind. Regardless of what he's talking about you'll always have a takeaway or two to think about and enhance your SparkyLife.