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Electrician U 200 Episodes Dec 22, 2025

Electrician U is a learning and teaching platform that explains all components, theory, and ideology behind being an electrician. It covers topics such as what a capacitor is, how induction works, and how to bend rigid conduit. The podcast is aimed at electricians and anyone in the electrical trade. Additional content is available at ElectricianU.com.

Episodes

Care About Your Impact
Care About Your Impact Dec 22, 2025 766 After getting a message from a former apprentice who just passed his journeyman exam, the conversation turns into a straight talk on what you owe the people coming up behind you: be a teacher, stay a student, and remember you did not get here alone. This episode is about the real impact a journeyman or master has on an apprentice’s work and life, how your attitude can either light someone up to le
Electricians QUIT Trashing Each Other and Build Up the Trade
Electricians QUIT Trashing Each Other and Build Up the Trade Oct 6, 2025 923 The electrical community can be a force for good, or a place where we shred each other over methods, brands, and code takes. Today I’m asking us to slow down and look at why we react the way we do. ⚡ From regional practices to shop standards, many of us were trained to chase approval, apprentice to journeyman to master, and that approval loop can turn into ego. When we see a different technique (W
Big Changes Coming to Electrical Codes in 2026!
Big Changes Coming to Electrical Codes in 2026! Sep 29, 2025 3028 In this episode, we sit down with two heavyweights in the electrical code world: Kyle Krueger, Executive Director of Codes and Standards at NECA, and Chad Kennedy, Director of Industry Standards at Schneider Electric. These two are not just interpreting the NEC. They are actively shaping the 2026 code cycle.We cover some of the most important updates coming in the 2026 NEC, including:Major changes
Tools, Training, and Real Change
Tools, Training, and Real Change Sep 15, 2025 765 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 with STEM schools and nonprofits, Milwaukee is putting real money into real programs. They dive into efforts supporting veterans, female electricians, and underserved communities, while also questioning
Behind the Scenes of Milwaukee’s Tool Development
Behind the Scenes of Milwaukee’s Tool Development Sep 1, 2025 1221 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 across the crew.Jack explains how their team shadows real jobs, takes blunt feedback, and shapes designs around actual site conditions. He walks through why the bender stays compact, how features like
Think About Why We Do the Things We Do
Think About Why We Do the Things We Do Jul 7, 2025 981 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 feeling motion sick, unsafe, and frustrated for not choosing a better solution sooner. Reflecting on how aging changes his work, he highlights why using the safest and most efficient tools matters, even i
Getting the Phones to Ring
Getting the Phones to Ring Jun 23, 2025 1259 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 money on lead gen services just to get those first few calls. Dustin shares the realities of lead platforms like Yelp, Thumbtack, and Nextdoor, what actually worked, and how much he spent to build tru
I Fired Them Over This… Don’t Make the Same Mistake
I Fired Them Over This… Don’t Make the Same Mistake Jun 9, 2025 1344 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 techs, and other tradespeople lose work every day not because of their skills, but because they miss appointments, fail to communicate, and break trust with their customers. If you're in the field and
Think About Your Thoughts
Think About Your Thoughts May 26, 2025 1358 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 can shape your reality without you realizing it. From road rage to family dynamics, the discussion digs into practical ways to catch yourself mid-thought, choose a different path, and take control of yo
Shape the Trade, Don’t Shatter It
Shape the Trade, Don’t Shatter It May 12, 2025 1243 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 one bad leader can derail a promising future while the right mentor can ignite a lifelong passion. This episode is a wake-up call for every journeyman and leader in the field to recognize the influence
The Electrician's Million-Dollar Growth Plan
The Electrician's Million-Dollar Growth Plan Apr 28, 2025 3544 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 explains how most contractors overlook opportunities hiding in plain sight, specifically NFPA 70B and 70E, and how electricians can borrow strategies from the HVAC world to build consistent revenue. They d
Always a Student, Never a Master
Always a Student, Never a Master Apr 14, 2025 1037 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 challenge electricians to rethink how they measure success. The conversation highlights why staying curious, constantly improving, and embracing change are essential for mastering any craft without eve

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