The Young Electrician Podcast

How to Pass Your Electrical Exam in 90 Days (Step-by-Step Study Plan) ⚡ Passing your electrical exam isn’t about being the smartest person in the room—it’s about having a clear, repeatable system . In this episode of The Young Electrician Podcast , we break down exactly how to go from overwhelmed to exam-ready in just 90 days . You’ll learn how to build a solid study structure that actually works...

How to Pass Your Electrician Exam (Step-by-Step Study Plan That Actually Works) Most electricians don’t fail because they’re not smart enough… they fail because they don’t have a clear plan. In this episode of The Young Electrician Podcast , I break down a simple, proven 6-step system to help you go from " thinking about the test" to actually passing your journeyman or electrical licensi...

Most electricians wait until they’re ready to start a business before they begin thinking like a contractor—and that’s exactly why so many struggle when they finally make the jump. In this episode of The Young Electrician Podcast, we break down how to start preparing for becoming an electrical contractor no matter what stage you’re in—apprentice, journeyman, or already doing side work. You’ll lear...

7 Mistakes New Journeyman Electricians Make (And How to Avoid Them) Passing your journeyman electrician exam is a huge milestone—but it’s not the finish line. In this episode of The Young Electrician Podcast, Ruben Young breaks down the 7 biggest mistakes new journeymen make after getting certified and how those mistakes can slow down your career, limit your income, and keep you stuck. If you’re a...

How To Pass The Electrical Exam On A Budget | Journeyman Electrician Test Prep Studying for the journeyman electrician exam doesn’t have to cost hundreds of dollars. In this episode of The Young Electrician Podcast , I break down how to pass the electrical exam on a budget using free and low-cost practice tests, NEC resources, and apps to help you pass If you’re preparing for your electrical licen...

We all have lessons to pass along that we've learned from bumping our heads over the years. This episode is a few of the things I've learned along the way on my electrical journey and career. Jobber: ⁠https://go.getjobber.com/theyoungelectrician⁠   Ask Neta: Ai Electrical Code App https://update.askneta.com/ruben?qr Wbsite and FREE EBOOK: WWW.TheYoungElectrician. Com TikTok https://www.tik...

OUR FIRST GIVEAWAY! ENTER TO WIN EITHER A 2020 OR 2023 NEC AND JOURNEYMAN PREP BOOK! *LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE TO FIND OUT HOW TO REGISTER!!! Goal-setting ground rules: They have to be realistic  They have to be obtainable within the year They have to be something you actually want or need  It has to be something you can control (a wish: something you hope happens. A goal: steps you will take, actio...

OUR FIRST GIVEAWAY! ENTER TO WIN EITHER A 2020 OR 2023 NEC AND JOURNEYMAN PREP BOOK! *LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE TO FIND OUT HOW TO REGISTER!!! Its never too late to move your career forward! One of the things I've realised in my career as an electrician is that I stay stagnant or I move forward based on my own choices. January is the perfect time to get back on your grind and make big advances in...

Too many Electricians in the field discourage the study of the National Electrical Code, sometimes without knowing it. When we say things like "we don't use the NEC on job-sites," although this may be true for the most part, it sends a message to the younger tradesmen and tradeswomen that the NEC doesn't matter. I think it's time for us to pick a fight with this idea and push...

In this episode, we explore 5 red flags in an electric company you should avoid working for. And we announce our brand-new Newsletter for electricians called Plug Into The NEC! *Newsletter link below* Plug Into The NEC - Newsletter https://plugintothenec-newsletter-c7c296.beehiiv.com Guest or Sponsorship: To request to be a Guest on or Sponsor of the Podcast, fill out the short form on this link....

Throughout the 15 years of my career as an Electrician, there’s a lot of things that I’ve learned. In this episode I’m gonna cover 10 things that I’ve learned in my early years starting off. there’s so many topics I can cover regarding lessons I’ve learned early on, but these are 10 things That I believe will help anyone starting off their electrical career. This info is for Apprentices and Electr...

5 Things to avoid during the Journeyman Exam. There’s a lot of good information on what TO DO when taking the journeyman exam but very little on what you SHOULDN’T DO. These 5 things can be the key you need to pass that journeyman exam and move forward in your electrical career: 5 things do avoid ⬇️⬇️⬇️ 1. Don’t second guess yourself (change answers unless you’re %100 sure) 2. Don’t Linger to long...

In this episode of The Young Electrician Podcast I talk about the number one thing you need to do in preparation for the Electrical journeyman exam and that is taking practice exams. If you need a practice exam book I recommend the one from test.com. test.com You can also do a 25 question free practice exam on their website. Also, I recommend downloading Code Buddy, which will help at looking up a...

On this episode I share 5 tips for when you’re taking the electrical journeyman exam. Here’s the tips - The Exam time doesn’t start until you press start on the test screen. Use this time to put tabs (which are provided by the test site) in the NEC on sections you want to find easily. Like different tables. - Use your scratch paper to write down equations you know you might use on the exam. This h...

On this episode is share one of the most important lessons I’ve learned about preparing for the Electrical Journeyman Exam: Confidence = Competence. Many of us go into the journeyman exam lacking confidence, feeling nervous, over thinking and we end up being too overwhelmed to give it our best. I think I’ve learned the key for overcoming this “lack of confidence”. check out this episode and make s...

On this episode of the podcast, I share with you the exact steps that I would take if I had to take the journeyman electrical exam again today I feel like this information is vital because this is exactly what I would’ve like to have when I was first trying to get certified I’d ask that you guys would please give the podcast rating we would greatly appreciate it! Also, if anybody would like to sig...

On this episode, I interviewed Gavin from Voltage Lead Generation. Gavin gives high-quality information on how to get leads and new clients as a contractor. From years of sales experience and experience in the trades as an electrician, Gavin pulls from a wealth of knowledge and experience to give valuable insights to help you as a contractor Gavin Hidaji https://voltageleadgeneration.com/ CONTACT...

On this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Angelo Suntres, author of the book: The Human Side of Construction. We take a deep dive into the topic of Mentorship, the importance of developing a network and finding direction in life and career. Follow Angelo on IG: https://www.instagram.com/humansideofconstruction?igsh=MXB5NDJnd2R4N3BuMQ== Website or to purchase the book: https://www.angelos...

On this episode I share about the new ebook I wrote: How to Pass The Electrical Journeyman Exam, a guide to overcoming fears, doubts and bad study habits! This book is set to release next month! To pre register you can go to TheYoungElectricianpod@gmail.com. I share what the book is and what the book isn’t.

On this episode, I’m joined by special guest Robert Balder from estimating partner. Robert takes us on a deep dive into estimating. He gives some great tips on things that people miss that could end up costing a company a lot of money. The estimating process and even some tips on how to get in with general contractors you’ve never worked with! 
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On this episode Nico and I share stories from our own experiences in the trade with dealing with difficult foreman, journeyman, coworkers and companies. Sometimes it’s hard to know how to deal with situations that get under our skin or make us feel like our jobs are at risk, but learning to set healthy boundaries and take ownership of our own lives is of utmost importance to have the best results...

On this episode I have the privilege of interviewing Andrew kravchuk & Hector Garcia of The Contractors Intelligence School. This is the school I went to that helped me get my C10 contractors license. In this episode Andrew & Hector will walk you through the process of getting a C10 license and explain how The Contractors Intelligence School can help you the whole way through! There’s also a disco...

Update* we’ll be back with new episodes next week! I’ve been really busy with the contracting company I just started and I wasn’t able to get an episode up this week or last week. I appreciate your support and we’ll be back next week! Please rate the podcast or leave a review if you have been enjoying it or benefiting from it! It will really help out the podcast! Thank you again!

In this episode I have the privilege of interviewing Nick Been of Pinpoint Electric. Nick shares his story of going from a humble “attack monkey” running wires for his uncles to a well rounded electrical contractor that’s killing it in the electrical game! Guest staring Nico Olson https://www.instagram.com/pinpoint.ec_?igsh=cjBvZmludXZ4cGwy

*THIS ONES FOR THE C10 CONTRACTORS!* in the episode I have the privilege of interviewing Jeff of The 360 Electrician. The top electrical contractor on YouTube and veteran in electrical contracting. Jeff share’s secrets he’s learned over the years to try and aid you in your contracting journey! From how to get your first client to creating a referral generating system to get future work from those...