ELECTRIFY™ | Electrician Podcast

In this episode, Paul was asked to comment on how Artificial Intelligence will be integrated to the contractors and tradesman in the field. In this episode, we dig into why AI Technology is going to make your job easier in the field. Why, because those time sensitive questions are answered in a fast and reliable way. The TRADES are going to fall in love with TradeHog. Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO...

In this episode, Paul will talk about his all-time hero, other than his father, Mr. Nikila Tesla. Paul takes a deep dive into what he would think Tesla would think of where we are today. Did we achieve his dreams and desires, and do we think he would approve of the way we produce energy and sell it today. Well join Paul for this great walk into the mind of Tesla. Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and...

In this episode, Paul will talk about all the free content available from Electrical Code Academy, Inc. From the Blogs to free mobile apps with calculators, or even free online electrical courses. In todays episode we examine the FREEBIES. Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electric...

In this episode, Paul was asked to comment on a listener’s situation where they want to go into business for themselves but are not sure they are ready. Listen as Paul gives them guidance on being your own boss and how to look forward rather than behind. This episode will inspire you to succeed. Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical edu...

In this episode, Paul was asked to comment on a listener’s situation where they want to go into business for themselves but are not sure they are ready. Listen as Paul gives them guidance on being your own boss and how to look forward rather than behind. This episode will inspire you to succeed. Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical edu...

In this episode, Paul will talk about dealing with customers who are disgruntled or simply problematic. We show you how to turn it around and earn a good future customer by breaking down how to use the Soft Skills to win over the customers. This is a MUST podcast episode for anyone who works with customers in the field. Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., t...

In this episode, Paul will talk about the various methods to grassroots marketing to help grow your business and the things to think about in terms of marketing in 2025. In this episode, we deep dive into marketing tips and tricks to success. Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, elect...

In this episode, Paul is asked to explain why the sizing rules for the common grounding electrode conductor per 250.64(D)(1) and how it applies when 250.66 is on the table. For example, sizing the common GEC when the grounding electrodes are ground rods. Well, in this episode you get the facts. Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educ...

In this episode, Paul will talk about Metal-Clad Cable and Bundling of Multiconductor Cables as they apply to the adjustment factors in 310.15(C)(1). Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowl...

In this episode, Paul is asked to explain why he blocks comments on his social media channels and why does he filter comments on those platforms, such as Tik Tok, Instagram, and Facebook? Also do the stupid comments get paul mad? Well, on this episode you get the facts.  Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, dis...

In this episode, Paul will talk about why business owners need to remove disgruntle workers who spread lies and cause conflict on the jobsite. The boss needs to consider what can happen to job-site morale as well as what it can do if the worker talks trash to your customers. Also, making sure the helpers and apprentices do not start off joining in that downward spiral of problematic behavior. On t...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment. In this episode, Paul will talk about the misinformation that circles around securely fastening EMT within 3 feet. It se...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment. In this episode, Paul is asked to explain the interpretation of Dry, Damp, and Wet Locations and how to tell which is wh...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment. In this episode, Paul is asked to explain the intent of 210.11(C)(2) Laundry Circuit and 210.52(F) Receptacle Outlets fo...

In this episode, Paul is asked about a situation where the electrician has stubbed out NM Cable for a luminaire at a apartment complex and the electrician did not install a junction box. So, what does the NEC say on this and in this episode, Paul will dig deep into what the NEC actually says. Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educat...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment. In this episode, Paul is asked about bonding the metal water piping system and do you need to bond both the cold and hot...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment. In this episode, Paul will talk about the misinformation that circles around about conductor slippage in Metal-Clad Cabl...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment. In this episode, Paul will talk about a discussion online pertaining to the required length of free conductor at each bo...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment. In this episode, Paul will talk about Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter devices, also known as AFCI Devices. They are availa...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment. In this episode, Paul will give his opinion to a question about trade depression and suicide from a listener who is stru...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment. In this episode, Paul will talk about his opinion of Good Electricians vs Bad Electricians. There are many people who sa...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment. n this episode, Paul will talk about tips on keeping your business and personal expenses seperate using a business credi...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment. In this episode, Paul is asked about putting  an EVSE on a shared circuit with a Dryer and still be compliant with 625.4...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment. n this episode, Paul will talk about his journey on the life/work balance lifestyle and how his career has changed over...

Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment. In this episode, Paul is asked if adding a service disconnect, included with a transfer switch, and changing a 3 wire se...