Modern Electrician Podcast

When we think about a stable career in our modern society, it's usually something that is consistent, that builds over time and most folks agree that it's a safe bet. The trades could be seen as a stable career. But what happens when that stable career is no longer stable due to something like the coronavirus pandemic that has left millions without gainful employment? In times like these, we have...

In the past few months, our country has undergone some dramatic changes. Many people are without work due to the COVID 19 pandemic and some are in much worse shape. At times like this, it's important to take stock in the good things in your life, practice gratitude and begin to look at your ability to shift, pivot or change direction. Adaptability is the topic of this episode of the Modern Electri...

In this episode, I chat with the one and only @nysparky914. This guy's been doing it for 17 years and comes from a long line of tradespeople. We alk about everything from turning nothing into something, our love for the game and staying focused and motivated. This episode has something for everyone. Hope you enjoy it. Please subscribe to the podcast if you like what you hear and follow @modern_ele...

Lumen Brothers Electric Company is only 2 1/2 weeks old but so much has changed in my day to day life. Everything from my schedule to my focus to my outlook on owning a business VS having a job. In this episode, I touch on all 3 of those topics and how they’ve changed for me over the past 2.5 weeks. This is a short episode. Wanted to touch base and get the ball rolling on the podcast again.

Running your own company is a challenging, multifaceted thing to attempt. One of the hardest parts is finding a way to let your customers know that you're there. To learn more about this, I reached out to the good people at Kango Media. Freddy was kind enough to talk me through everything from Search Engine Optimization to using Google My Business to be seen in the search engines. We discussed Van...

The Master / Apprentice relationship is deeply explored in this episode featuring one of my favorite electricians. We go off the deep end with my good buddy Foxtrot on Episode 9! Enjoy!

Every now and again, someone comes along and changes your life for the better. They're sincere, open and constructive and their friendship makes you want other friendships to do the same thing. Today's guest is one of those people. Ian and I have been friends since 2012 and his friendship has helped me become a better person. He also travels to schools in Toronto (where he lives)  to speak with ki...

Organization is a totally underrated element in the quest for mastery, in my opinion. It makes us more efficient and more professional but I've seen so many unorganized tradespeople in my time that I thought it would be worth while to chat with someone who can put all of it into perspective for us. Today, I spoke with Gabriel Pinchev, the CEO of a business management software called Fieldpulse. Ga...

In episode 5, I get into the importance of honoring our creative impulses as well as balancing our creative lives with our personal lives. The road to Mastery is filled with so many different things that we have to pay attention to in order to realize our true potential. Honoring your creative urges and following your heart is just one of many skills to develop. We also have to remain balanced in...

It's one thing to learn a trade. It's another thing entirely to take what you've learned and execute it daily in a manner that sets you apart from the rest of the pack. I saw a post on my friend Steve "Hoosier Sparky's" page one day that stuck with me (it's actually a quote from St. Francis os Assisi). It said something to the tune of "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with hi...

Hey everyone, it’s your favorite electrician Doug here with episode 1 of my podcast. It’s called, of course, Modern Electrician. This episode is an introduction to me, a bit of who I am, where I’m coming from and why I’ve decided to create this podcast. Please subscribe, spread the word, and enjoy the show.