Tool Box Talk For Electricians
Episodes
Tool Thieves Hit 20 Vans in One Night – Are YOU Next?
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tool theft is getting out of hand in the UK. Vans peeled open, gear gone in seconds, lads off the tools for weeks. In this episode of Toolbox Talks fo...
Grow Your Electrical Business in 2025: Pricing, Google Maps & High-Value Work
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re an electrician who feels flat out busy but still skint at the end of the month, this episode is going to sting a bit… in a good way.In t...
Day in the Life of a Modern Electrician (UK) – Real Jobs, Real Customers, Real Stress
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what a real day in the life of an electrician actually looks like – not just the Instagram photos of shiny new fuse boards? ⚡🚐In ...
EV & Solar: Are They Worth It for Small Electrical Businesses?
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are EV chargers, solar PV, batteries and smart home gear actually good business for small electrical firms—or just headaches? In this chat with Jame...
How We Actually Run Our Electrical Businesses
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Running a profitable electrical business isn’t luck — it’s systems. In this episode, Ben and James break down exactly how we win work, keep cust...
NAPIT vs NIC: Worth the Fees or Waste of Money?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are UK electrical governing bodies (NAPIT, NICEIC) actually worth it for working sparks? We dig into Part P, assessments, costs, contract requirements...
A Real Day in a UK Electrician’s Life: Wins, Headaches
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spend a full “day in the life” with two UK electricians as we talk business, tools, pricing, qualifications, and how to actually get work in 2025....
The Truth About My Career: DC Power, World Travel, Burnout, Comeback
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curious how I actually became an electrician—and why I started Toolbox Talks? In this chat on Beyond the Toolbox I spill everything: DC power days a...
Social Media for Trades: Turn Posts into Paying Jobs (2025 Playbook)
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does posting on social actually bring you work—or just grief? In this Toolbox Talk I break down exactly how sparks, plumbers, builders (any local tr...
Dyslexia, Burnout, Comeback: How James Built a TV/AV Business
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you build a profitable niche inside the electrical trade? In this Toolbox Talk, James shares his route from NTL/Sky installs to running a TV/AV...
Builder vs Spark: Site Truths You Don’t Hear Elsewhere
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we flip the script and talk to Drew (ERG Builders) — a builder who went from being kicked out of school to running a 15-person crew. No fluff,...
Rank #1 Locally: The Simple Google-Reviews System for Electricians
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from the ELEX show, I’m answering the BIG question: how do you get more Google reviews—fast—and rank at the top of local search?Google Bus...
TRAINEE ELECTRICIANS – Want to Earn While You Learn? 💷⚡️
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📺 How to Make Money as a Trainee Electrician (Legally!) | Earn While You Learn 🔌💷Downloads Data Sheet Download here - https://toolboxtalkfore...
Struggling to Get an Electrical Job? Here’s the Brutal Truth
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚨 Finding an electrical apprenticeship or improver job in 2025? It’s harder than ever — but not impossible.This video is for you if you're:...
Feeling Burnt Out as an Electrician? Here's the Truth ...
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Electricians — ever feel like you're doing everything right but still spinning your wheels?This week’s been manic — late nights, nonstop wor...
Why Every Tradesman Needs Solid Insurance — Don’t Wait for a Nightmare to Happen!
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book A Call Here - https://kingsbridge.referral-factory.com/uVIka8eDBeing a tradesman comes with risks — and sometimes, things go wrong. Having a go...
Customers Complaining? Electrician’s Worst Nightmare! ⚡🔧
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had a customer who just won’t stop complaining? No matter how good the job is, some people always find something to moan about! In this video, ...
How I Get Work as a Self-Employed Electrician: My Top Strategies! ⚡💼
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How I Find Work as a Self-Employed Electrician! 💡⚡Are you struggling to get work as a self-employed electrician? In this video, I’ll share the ...
Boost Your Business: Set Up a Google Profile to Get to the Top!
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Find out more about Chris Here - https://www.tiktok.com/@tfselectrical?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcWant to attract more customers and get to ...
How to Land More Jobs with One Simple Trick: The Customer Tree! 🌳
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, future business boss! 😎💡Land More Jobs with One Simple TrickGrab 10 x Emails to send to your customers here - https://toolboxtalkforelectri...
From Apprentice to Boss: Electricians' Journey to Independence
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every electrician's path to success is unique, and Joe from JK Electrical is proof of that!Despite leaving school with no qualifications, Joe didn't j...
Electrician Life: Balancing Work and Fun
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a self-employed electrician struggling to find the right balance between work and personal life? Look no further!Join me on "Electrician Life:...
How To Start A Electrical Business Properly
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fail To Plan - Plan To Fail in Business You always need A PLAN it helps you know where your going and how your going to get there. Download the plan h...
Do I Need To Upgrade My Fuse Board?
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All Electrical Work Requires A Fuse Board UpgradeDownload the PDF to show you customers the benefits of a fuse board upgradehttps://toolboxtalkforelec...
How To Steal Customers From Other Trades (The Right Way)
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get new Customers everyday - Basically doing NOTHING!if you find it hard to get new customers to grow your business, just go out and make new friends....
Rouge Tradesmen & Unbelievable Cowboy Builders
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all know a Rouge Tradesmen or a Cowboy Builder. They are out there and some of the things they do are UNBELIABLE!Trades people who do these things ...
Electric Cars - Are They The Future?
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it's really like to drive an electric car? Not just the shiny advertisements and ideal scenarios, but the actual day-to-day experie...
Social Media 101: Building Your Business Presence Online
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Using social media to get you MORE WORK or MAKING an extra stream of income. You can use social media for both options.I suppose you can even do both ...
7 Tradesmen Tips No One Talks About
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are skills you need to be a tradesman, then there are skills you need to run a business!⚡7 Tradesmen Tips NOBODY Talks About⭐It isn't all ab...
GROW Your Trade Business in 2024
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't Struggle To Grow Your Trade Business!So many people have a successful business making them loads of money. HOW? What is it they do in ...
Electricians Day In The Life -What's It Like?
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discovering what it's truly like to walk in the shoes of an Electricians Day In The Life unfolds with OM Electrical, a go-to source for insights into ...
⚡Nick Bundy Electrical Meets Tool Box Talk For Electricians
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
43 Million People watching Nick Bundy Electrical Work! 😱Nick Bundy Electrical has grew his you tube channel to over 100,000 subscribers through sh...
Energize Your Path: The How-To of Becoming an Electrician
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So you want to be an electrician?, and run your own business. The How-To of Becoming an Electrician is the easy part - Earning a god living from it ca...
Unplug Confusion: Ben Poulter Demystifies Electrical Questions
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Got A Electrical Question - I will answer it. I get so many questions everyday about being an electrician. I do my best to answer them all, however so...
No Work Due To An Accident! What to do?
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No Work Mean No Pay Self Employed It can get you down when you have to take some time off due to an accident it illness. But being your own boss, not ...
Journeys To Become A Qualified Electricians
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How many ways is there to be able to become a qualified Electrician and get paid well?It doesn't happen in a few weeks - I can tell you that. There i...
Being The Boss! Do You Have What It Takes?
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boss gets paid the most - That's the job you WANT! It's not for everyone being the boss of your own company. You give it all as go thoug...
How To Do Electrical Wiring Jobs In a House
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is too much to do being your own boss - Its TOO Hard!Its only hard when you don't know how. Think about when you learnt to drive, you had to fig...
Undercutting Other Tradesmen? Is it a race to the bottom?
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The aim is the be the cheapest Electrician out there and win all the work!If that's the case, then your going to be the poorest electrician too. You h...
New Electrical Wiring Basics 2024
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is better method of wiring electrical systems today.Electrical wiring has been the same design for a number of years, and they have stayed the s...
How Many Ways Can You Switch A Light?
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lights go ON and OFF - What else do they need to do? Well that's a million dollar questions, because ifs on the market - you can guarantee that there ...
How Do Some Tradesmen Get Away With It?
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rubbish Electricians actually get away with murder!With the trades industry full of tradesmen who do a bad job and actually do rip a customer off, How...
Inspiring The Next Generations Of Electricians At Collage
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The NEW Generations of Electrical Apprentices. Its the wheel of life, we teach the younger generation what we know and they will be able to carry on f...
Electrician Jobs -What do you Prefer, Big or Small?
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Its NOT the money - I just Love being an electrician. 😁This gets said a lot by electricians, Come on! You got to love thew money too? Weather you p...
EICR £30 - 30 Minutes - Guaranteed PASS
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
30 Minutes to Electrical Mastery: The Challenge of a Full EICR - Impossible or a Game-Changer?Think you can conquer the EICR challenge in just 30 minu...
Tools of the Trade: Must-Have Equipment for Independent Electricians
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🔧✨ Dive into the electrifying world of independent electricians with "Tools of the Trade," the podcast that sheds light on the essential gear pow...
7 Things I DON'T Like About Being an Electrician
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🔧 Ever wondered what it's really like to be an electrician? Brace yourself for an unfiltered journey as we unveil the shocking truths and chal...
Do It Yourself Electrician - Apparently It's Easy 💥
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone Can Be An Electrician - My Nan can do it! Electricians battle with people everyday who think being an electrician is easy. So easy that they st...
How Much Should Electricians Earn?
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I Want £250 just to turn up!You can charge a fortune for your services, only once your established! There not point in charging a huge amount if you ...
Level Up in 2024: Your Journey Starts Today! 2024 Edition
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another Year Is Over! That's all in the past - Now to concentrate on the future. There may have been mistakes made in 2023 that we can learn from, you...
Christmas day Callouts For Electricians
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah I do Christmas day Callouts - Wanna know how much????The most popular holiday in the whole wide world, someone is going to need an electrician. Y...
Supercharge Your Apprenticeship Experience Like Ben Never Did
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Things could have been so much easier if I just knew what I know now. This is like so many things in life, you learn the lesson too late. But learning...
The World's Electrician Crisis: What's Next?
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There NEEDS to be MORE Electricians in the world desperately!Its been said for a long time now that there will be a need for a lot more qualified elec...
The Difference Between A Good Electrician And A Bad Electrician
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a GOOD electrician?People like to think they are the best electrician in the world. But they are the only one that thinks this. Its like someo...
How To Plan Your Work Week As A Self Employed Electrician
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every electrician thinks about it. What would it be like if I was my own boss and run my own business - Not all electricians actually give it a g...
How To Keep A Flow Of Traffic To Your Business
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it a proper business if you're only working a few days a week? The foundation of any business should be your customer base, after all if you d...
My First Job Self Employed - What A Mess!
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm starting up on my own - I'm going to be RICH!Yes we have all been there. Being your own boss and having your own business is the way to go. It's e...
Tools of the Trade: Essential Customer Communication Techniques for Tradespeople.
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm only working in your house if you tidy up and don't talk to me!😲You may be a moody git at times, but it's not going to give any customer a good...
Your Van May Not Be Safe: The Alarming Crime Rise in Trade Industry Theft
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever seen your own tools at a car boot sale? This has got to be where the stolen tools from all the van theft crime that's going on. I reall...
Non Paying Tradesman Customers And What to Do
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some customers do not want to pay! Is there anything you can do? 100% there is, maybe bending the rules a little, but really you want to learn fr...
Electrifying Days: Inside the High-Voltage Life of a UK Electrician, 2023!
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into a world where sparks fly, and the buzz of electricity is your anthem! When you're a self-employed electrician, every sunrise brings a w...
💡Join the Circuit: Electrician's Tool Box Talk Giveaway
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to every single person who had liked, shared and commented on the Tool Box Talk For Electricians Podcast. 💓Words can't say how grateful I...
How To Quit Being An Electrical Sub Contractor 🚫
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quit the sub contracting game and become your own boss!Sub contracting as an electrician IS a great way to get some experience in the electrical trade...
How Do Contractors Find Jobs Fast TODAY!
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for work today to be able to get paid tomorrow? Its all good growing your business slowly. Its just sometimes too slow and you run out...
What Materials Are Best For Electricians To Use? 🔨
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All Electricians use these materials, they are the best quality! Being a good electrician is one thing. But what makes us better is the materials we i...
Electricians Earning £156,000 A Year In The UK?
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
£156K a year is a good amount of money for anyone.Even the Prime minster would be happy with that! The question is HOW are electricians in the UK bei...
How To Be A Successful Skilled Electrician In 2023
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All The Gear....... But No Idea - How many electricians do you know like that? Its hard enough in 2023 to become a fully qualified electrician. Findin...
Depression That Creep Up On Tradespeople. WHY & HOW?
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Depression is common in todays world. It can effect anyone and everyone. Its not always easy to handle, or easy to know your even suffering with depre...
Qualified Female In The Electrical Industry
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have to be Male to be an Electrician? Lauren has completed a full apprenticeship to become a fully qualified electrician. She talks about the t...
7 Google Home/Amazon Alexa Smart Devices Electricians Use
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What Are The Most Popular Smart Devices On the Market That Electricians Use Every day? Smart devices are growing faster and faster all over the world....
The Young, The Old And The Ugly Electricians Over Time
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have Electricians over the years got Better or Worse?I believe there to be 3 types of electricians, the old boys who started out on 16th edition. The ...
Watt's Next: Exploring Electrician Career Avenues - With Jimbo The Electrician
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are All Electricians Destined To Work On The Tools Forever? Once you become a qualified electrician, is that it? You just go round installing and repa...
Customer-Boosting Web Ventures: Truth Behind the Hype
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have so many customers - Your turning work away!I have tried and tested some of these websites. Signed up and started to actually do some jobs from th...
Meter Tampering Exposed: How It Affects Electrical Supply Reliability and What You Can Do
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FREE Electricity? Easy bypass the meter and you bills will be a lot lower. Meters that have been tampered with are all over the UK, its not like peopl...
Why Electricians Charge A Fortune? - Are They Con Artist Tradespeople?
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Electricians are Legal con artists.......If you asked 100 people, at least 20 of then would instantly say electricians rip people off. Why the hell is...
Constructing Success: Inside the Mind of Mike at Green Hawk Construction
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Real life as an electrician in the UK running a business. Not ONLY Electrical. Mike from Green Hawk Construction has a great story to tell as to how h...
Working Away From Home Working As An Electrician in Digs
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have a love-hate relationship with working away from home every week as part of my job as an electrician. It often involves staying in different loc...
Electricians Side Hustle Doing Private Jobs At Weekends
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want some extra money in your pocket? Maybe a silly questions - everyone would like some extra cash right now. However are you willing to go ou...
Jobs Cowboy Electricians Have Bodged - And Left Dangerous
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It Was a Qualified Electrician Who Did It....... Then Why is The House On Fire? How the hell do some people sleep at night with the condition electric...
The Skilled Spark: Electrician to Builder Can It Be Done?
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm an electrician, but I can also build your extension if you like......With the skills electricians have learnt over time, can they be transitioned ...
How To Quote Electrical Jobs As A Self Employed Electrician
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's NO profit in the job AGAIN - Where am I going wrong? Do you quote price per point? That will give me enough in the job and be able to make a g...
Unlocking Success: The Strategic Insights into Running an Electrical Business
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the secret to success running an electrical business? You may have been employed as an electrician for a while now and really want to start up...
Going Back To School & Training To Learn A Trade Of An Electrician - 13 Reasons
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the trade to become a fully qualified electrician.What's it like being an electrician or even are you the type of person who could go through al...
Mastering the Trade: Self-Employed Electricians and their Professional Knowledge in Electrical Repairs
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone can become an electrician, it's easy. 3 wires - just get them in the right place, it's that simple!I wish it was! Electrician can make things l...
Shopping Around For Electricians Construction Materials - Getting the best deal
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you getting ripped off for materials in the construction industry?When you stick with the same supplier for years because you think your getting a...
How To Stay Motivated Working As An Self Employed Electrician
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm Board of fixing electrical problems Everyday, all day! Things can be the same many day when working as a self employed electrician. You get called...
How To Find A Job As An Electrician
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Become an electrician at any age - It CAN be done! Why do you want to be an electrician, and more importantly have you got what it takes to male the s...
Different Customers In Domestic, Commercial And Industrial Jobs - Working As An Electrician
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants a happy ending to a job with every customer. We all know this isn't always the case. Everyone is different in all types of work environ...
Networking Partnership With Other Tradesman For Better Customer Service In Your Electrical Business
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Electricians can learn to fall in love with plumbers, builders and carpenters. 😮This love hate relationship between tradesmen is true, but it doesn...
How Much Does It Cost To Work As A Self Employed Electrician?
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Electricians are rich! They charge a fortune to change a light! Yes we do! But there is a reason for this............Being a self employed electrician...
Electrician Shortcuts That Shouldn't Happen - But Do All the Time
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shortcuts can result in lives being lost, its the little ones you can get away with that don't matter. There are shortcuts and there is leaving an ins...
Customers And Employees Are Not Your Friends - Reasons Why
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mates Rates Are A Myth In My Eyes!If everybody is your friend and you give them mates rates. What's the point of being in business? Some people are on...
Why Do Electricians Test Everything As Skilled Tradesmen
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EICR, PAT Testing, Periodic Tests, Continuity..... The list goes ON and ONIs it an obsession for electricians to test everything? Maybe..... Its drill...
Is Becoming An Electrician A Good Idea For The Future?
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AI Is replacing jobs all over the world - Are Electricians next? Can the job of an electrician be replaced by AI, if that's the case there is no point...
7 Surprising Tips on Starting a Profitable/Successful Electrical Business
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you going to be an employee all you life or take the bull by the horns? Its not as hard as you think starting your own business. Its having the gu...
7 Annoying Things That Make An Electricians want to QUIT!
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I QUIT being an Electrician to go get a job picking up litter.You must have thought about it every now and again. When something doesn't go to plan, i...
How Much Should I Be Paid As An Electrician In The UK
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
That's £2000 Please….. You've been here 20 minutes mate?????What's the point in all the training and qualifications to become a qualified electrici...
Electrician Training Course OR Electrical Apprenticeship, What's Best?
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Be A fully qualified electrician in 16 weeks and earn 40k a year.This is what I found all over the internet. Seriously! How can this be true? Som...
7 Professional Skills Every Electrician Needs To Be Successful
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A type A 6 Amp RCBO in a 18th Edition Consumer unit.When starting out as an electrician that can sound a different language. These are some of the ski...
The Story Of A Path To Success As An Electrician In The UK
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How Can You Become a Successful Electrician in the UK and Run Your Own business?Not everyone leaves school and gets an apprenticeship to train as an e...