I'm a Journeyman electrician and I've been doing a ton of marketing stuff on the side. I'm ready to put all that stuff to work and be a self-employed electrician.
Yea just go for a electrical license and start a business it’s way easier than go for a master I after waste many years getting ready for a masters that got less value than a gc license
Thank you! It is a great day when you take it to the next level. It's definitely not for everyone so it's good to have some advice of others that have done it. I was blessed to have a business-minded father that taught me a lot growing up.
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I started with a pretty large contractor here in Georgia and completed an 8000 hr apprenticeship program, while working for said large company I realized that I wanted to start my own business around my local area. So I left the larger company and went to work with a smaller company in my area to try and learn the business side and continuing to progress in the trade. Any advice you could give to someone like myself? Thanks in advance!!
Good for you, there is no reward without risk. Best free advise is this channel, second would be do a coaching session when you pass your test but before you pic a name etc. Thanks for reachingout.
Thanks a Lot Sir for your Videos, I am a qualified electrician with a Red Seal Trade Test Looking for a Job as an Electrician from South Africa in Gauteng, Pretoria.
Everyone that’s commenting saying they are too old to start now that isn’t true at all go look up Gary Vaynerchuk and watch “you’re never too old don’t let this era pass” by him
I’m 30 an have been in the trade 11 years, never to old but a real tip when interviewing, be sure to really check the shop and guys working they’re, most apprentice ships are 4 years and a truck leader journey master etc. it may take a few but finding the most knowledgeable can lead to success quicker in the trade.
Noticed in the last 3 years or so alot of electrical contractors in my area are going into general contracting business also. Not sure if that's a good or bad sign. I'm a union electrician looking to break off on my own and trying to figure out if should start out contracting work/electrical
@@The360Electrician louisiana. Looked into being a signatory contractor with union few years back. About 25k just to get started. Who has that starting out
Sorry but I understand you saying do not attach your name but I have to disagree. I have been an electrical contractor now going on over 46 years. In my opinion using your name means you are willing to risk your name, also thus you will make sure that the work standards is linked to it. If you did a shitty job or someone that works for you did, you own up to it and make it rite even if it costs you some extra money 99% of customers will appreciate it and call you back and pass your good business ethics on to others thus more customers. Do not hide behind a name there is no reason for it. One last thing, if you are a young journeyman that really wishes to become a contractor and own your own business this may be hard but try to find some old existing electrical contractor that is up there in age or has been around for a while. Give him or her a call and ask if they have been thinking at all about selling there company and retiring or semi retiring in the future. If so work for them for a while and buy the company from them. Ask about sweat equity plus give some cash money up front to show you a serious, mainly because in the deal you will get all the tools, equipment, trucks, lifts etc. That may have taken them years to acquire. Most of all you get the the already set customer base and word of mouth that has most likely taken years to establish. If you want then after you are up a running good, you can always change the name to what you want. Anyways this is just a little input from a 64 year old electrician.
Well said and a great counter opinion. All the reasons for standing behind your work and owning up should be true name or no name attached. Otherwise they may want to go to plumbing school where crap is part of the job..j/k . There are a ton of multi million dollar businesses that originally attached a name to the business, you will have to choose which is best for you and in the city or town you live in. Buying an established business or at least the phone number is a great idea. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
should I go to uno and study to be something or should I go to trade school and get my master electrician license? I want to be an electrical contractor
Only you can decide which side of the grass is greener. Remember it's the side you water, meaning the one you work on. If you are the 9 to 5 security first guy then Union, if your more of a risk taker and want to be a contractor then trade school. Union will also teach you, check out my buddy @madelectrician on youtube.
What program do you use for estimating? And is there one that’s best for residential? I’m a new electrical contractor in New York trying to figure it all out
There really isn't a good program. I think I did a short bidding video that explains how I bid most of the time. You can either do hourly + parts or fixed contract which is what we do.
Moses Rosendin would disagree on naming an EC after yourself. On the other hand, I am a 3rd generation electrical contractor, and my grandfather thought using your name was bad luck.
It really depends on where you are, who you are, and what kind of business you see yourself having in say 10 or 20 years. Small towns may be different than big cities. Ultimately the person opening the business has to decide. (I agree with your Grandfather)
It's not all bad. If your in a small town there could be some benifits over a generic name. In the end it's only my humble opinion, you know beeter then I what works best in your area. Just don't get into the trap of being the business, remember you own it it doesn't own you. What state are you in?
Sure you can do weekend jobs and after hours, freinds and family etc. You would still need a contractors liscense in most states. Some let you work as a "handy man" but limit the dollar amount you can charge. Check your local requirments.
@@stanmoney8470 That sounds right, in Montana where we are getting another lic. you have to be a master electrician to get a masters contractor lic, if you are only doing resi you can get a journeyman contractor lic but you have to be a journeyman. In Calli you only need one lic and to qualify you have to have min 4 years experiance.
Unless you have signed a non compete or some kind of agreement not to open then how can they take your pension. I'd seek legal advise on that. Doesn't sound right.
@@The360Electricianim a union electrician, starting up a shop as a union guy will guarantee they take away my pension if i decide to go non union, but opening a union shop where i live in san jose is extremely costly due to the pensions you have to pay every month regardless of whether or not you make a profit
hey man im 24 thinking of starting a small operation i live in boston in the city im licensed i already completed 5 to 6 3 familys in the city (with the most recent nec adaption in place) with all the goodies successfully, im scared but i beleive this is my destiny i been wprking with my family but there into developing and its time a spread my wings do you think im making a mistake?
Hey Ethan, thanks for the comment and supporting the channel. I think Boston like LA is a hard city to do business in. That's the only thing you should be scared of. Make sure you get the legal set up right! After that stay within budget. Here is the order I would think about. It's only mu opinion based on my market, yours may be a lot different. Adapt anyway you see fit. There are no guarantees in life, but you can steer the ship in the direction you want. 1. Get your business Info ready. I have a video about that. Name , phone website etc. 2. Get your Electrical License. 3. Get your biz lic. Maybe incorporate if you have the $$ other wise do sole proprietor but get General liability insurance. 4. Don't buy anything yet, use what you have if you can and while you are doing all this start finding a few jobs to "jump start" your income. line up jobs anyway you can. Call some vendors (see another one of my video on the upside down pyramid marketing, step one" 5. Make sure you have family or friends that support you and will refer you not just give you lip service. 6. When you do a job and you have a happy customer, ask for referrals. 7. Keep blasting your business on facebook and get listed on google maps. It takes 6 months to a year before you get repeat calls so hang in there. Be honest and stand behind your work. Be clean and neat, stand out from the competition and promote how you are not like every other electrician. Go for it and pay it forward when you succeed!
i honestly appreciate that my options are i become a project manger with the company my family has instead of there in house electrician (i use his insurance) which is a fat promotion with pay boast and a truck lol but i dont want stop wiring cause i love it. gonna have to think hard on it but i definitely gotta get general liability and all the legal stuff tie with a bow... and my name dont have yet but thanks again for the reply
Best intro bro
Seriously that intro got me feeling all tingly inside.
watching this as a first year apprentice
I'm a Journeyman electrician and I've been doing a ton of marketing stuff on the side. I'm ready to put all that stuff to work and be a self-employed electrician.
That's awesome. Take a look at some of my other videos and think about signing up for my coaching sessions.
Same here. Will get it by end of year!
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Yea just go for a electrical license and start a business it’s way easier than go for a master I after waste many years getting ready for a masters that got less value than a gc license
@@alexramos9459 Ya but you can’t get an electrical permit with just a GC company
One of the perfect introductions I ve ever seen. 😂 👏🏼
Thank you! It is a great day when you take it to the next level. It's definitely not for everyone so it's good to have some advice of others that have done it. I was blessed to have a business-minded father that taught me a lot growing up.
Hey Guys, check out our new videos and keep an eye out for our new e-book series coming summer 2021. Let us know what you need help with and what content you would like to see on the channel! Stay busy, stay safe, we'll see you on the next one!
That's it! I'm taking the leap to opening up my own business!! I'm calling out 361 Electric 😆 thanks for the tips!!
Take your time, ask others for tips and you'll do awesome!
Did you ever get to start your business and how is your business going ?
You got this all figured out Mr. John Smith Electric 👍
I started with a pretty large contractor here in Georgia and completed an 8000 hr apprenticeship program, while working for said large company I realized that I wanted to start my own business around my local area. So I left the larger company and went to work with a smaller company in my area to try and learn the business side and continuing to progress in the trade. Any advice you could give to someone like myself? Thanks in advance!!
Good for you, there is no reward without risk. Best free advise is this channel, second would be do a coaching session when you pass your test but before you pic a name etc. Thanks for reachingout.
Northwest underground electric. I tried it after your video just to see and it is indeed taken...
That's funny. It really is hard to find all 3 .
Im electrical contractor and it is best decision i made for my life
Can I help u
What area are you in that you start your business?
I'm planning on using your knowledge to be the highest paying company with the healthiest happiest workers in Vancouver BC
Thanks a Lot Sir for your Videos,
I am a qualified electrician with a Red Seal Trade Test Looking for a Job as an Electrician from South Africa in Gauteng, Pretoria.
Everyone that’s commenting saying they are too old to start now that isn’t true at all go look up Gary Vaynerchuk and watch “you’re never too old don’t let this era pass” by him
So true!!
Excellent video that shares useful information and is very beneficial to the electric industry.
Much appriciated, where you tuning in from?
Thank you so much brother for all the information
You're welcome thanks for the support! Where you tuning in from?
Appreciate the advice and time spent
@@AlwaysFaithfulElectrical thabks hope it helps
All this free knowledge. I'm 27 and probably too old to start being an electrician apprentice but I'm gonna do it anyways.
Never to old!
27YR commercial electrician CA, never too late but have an exit plan.
I'm 28 and I'm ready to do this bro I'm with you!
I’m 30 an have been in the trade 11 years, never to old but a real tip when interviewing, be sure to really check the shop and guys working they’re, most apprentice ships are 4 years and a truck leader journey master etc. it may take a few but finding the most knowledgeable can lead to success quicker in the trade.
i started my apprenticeship at 26
Yes.!😮 I feel you are talking to me.
I am...lol it's an old video but still has a lot of truth. Where r u tuning in from?
@@The360Electrician Los Angeles California . Thanks for your videos , your Videos still making history .😃👍 .
Love you page! So much great info!!!
Thanks for the support
The intro💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Tha KS, this was an old one but still gets the views. I should do a part ii or updated on. I may have one similar on the podcast.
Noticed in the last 3 years or so alot of electrical contractors in my area are going into general contracting business also. Not sure if that's a good or bad sign. I'm a union electrician looking to break off on my own and trying to figure out if should start out contracting work/electrical
Could be they need more work. What state are you in? I always considered it but never followed thru.
@@The360Electrician louisiana. Looked into being a signatory contractor with union few years back. About 25k just to get started. Who has that starting out
@ohno1017 hey if you are IBEW ask about market share and reach out to international
I work for west coast electric hahahaha, that’s funny you dropped that I was like WOAH
LOL I figured someone was going to own up to the name someday. Thanks for the support, give them a big shout out from me.
I want to work in the electricity business
Hi, I like your video. Thanks
Sorry but I understand you saying do not attach your name but I have to disagree. I have been an electrical contractor now going on over 46 years. In my opinion using your name means you are willing to risk your name, also thus you will make sure that the work standards is linked to it. If you did a shitty job or someone that works for you did, you own up to it and make it rite even if it costs you some extra money 99% of customers will appreciate it and call you back and pass your good business ethics on to others thus more customers. Do not hide behind a name there is no reason for it. One last thing, if you are a young journeyman that really wishes to become a contractor and own your own business this may be hard but try to find some old existing electrical contractor that is up there in age or has been around for a while. Give him or her a call and ask if they have been thinking at all about selling there company and retiring or semi retiring in the future. If so work for them for a while and buy the company from them. Ask about sweat equity plus give some cash money up front to show you a serious, mainly because in the deal you will get all the tools, equipment, trucks, lifts etc. That may have taken them years to acquire. Most of all you get the the already set customer base and word of mouth that has most likely taken years to establish. If you want then after you are up a running good, you can always change the name to what you want. Anyways this is just a little input from a 64 year old electrician.
Well said and a great counter opinion. All the reasons for standing behind your work and owning up should be true name or no name attached. Otherwise they may want to go to plumbing school where crap is part of the job..j/k . There are a ton of multi million dollar businesses that originally attached a name to the business, you will have to choose which is best for you and in the city or town you live in. Buying an established business or at least the phone number is a great idea. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
Great video and a great industry to get into 💪
Great info brother
should I go to uno and study to be something or should I go to trade school and get my master electrician license? I want to be an electrical contractor
Only you can decide which side of the grass is greener. Remember it's the side you water, meaning the one you work on. If you are the 9 to 5 security first guy then Union, if your more of a risk taker and want to be a contractor then trade school. Union will also teach you, check out my buddy @madelectrician on youtube.
What program do you use for estimating? And is there one that’s best for residential? I’m a new electrical contractor in New York trying to figure it all out
There really isn't a good program. I think I did a short bidding video that explains how I bid most of the time. You can either do hourly + parts or fixed contract which is what we do.
How do you get your electrical License in new york without going to school?
@@smmsrmoney5898 depends what county. Lower New York 7.5 years documented experience under a license
Great tips!
Were you a residential or commercial electrician before starting your electrical business?
Residential for about 4 years then diversified to 5 major areas of the trade.
Great content!
Thanks it's an old video but still holds truth.
Where are you tuning in from
@@The360Electrician stationed in Okinawa, Japan.
Is it possible for a EE student to startup an electrical company ?
Not sure what EE is Electrical Engineer? If so some states accept EE degree as experiance. For example Montana for master Licenses.
awesome 👌
I am starting a electrical business in india very soon
Nice, good luck! Send us some pics of the things you are doing.
Moses Rosendin would disagree on naming an EC after yourself. On the other hand, I am a 3rd generation electrical contractor, and my grandfather thought using your name was bad luck.
It really depends on where you are, who you are, and what kind of business you see yourself having in say 10 or 20 years. Small towns may be different than big cities. Ultimately the person opening the business has to decide. (I agree with your Grandfather)
Great informative video 👍
Thanks for the support!
good tips thank you !!
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please Master Am electrician and plumber in Ghana l really love travel and work with someone as Master l need help
oustanding intro man
Great video
Thanks for the support.
Good video, thank you
Thanks
Do I need to know anything about being an electrician to do this?
Nope
nice info thank you
Hope it helps. Lots more to come.
To late for me I already use my name
It's not all bad. If your in a small town there could be some benifits over a generic name. In the end it's only my humble opinion, you know beeter then I what works best in your area. Just don't get into the trap of being the business, remember you own it it doesn't own you. What state are you in?
I am in Los Angeles I got my certificates and degree from LATTC as well
I can help if you need a construction website.
Is it possible to start a part time company with just a journeyman license, If you'd like to keep your job?
Sure you can do weekend jobs and after hours, freinds and family etc. You would still need a contractors liscense in most states. Some let you work as a "handy man" but limit the dollar amount you can charge. Check your local requirments.
@@The360Electrician thanks for your great advice! I think in Texas you have to have a masters or work under one.
@@stanmoney8470 That sounds right, in Montana where we are getting another lic. you have to be a master electrician to get a masters contractor lic, if you are only doing resi you can get a journeyman contractor lic but you have to be a journeyman. In Calli you only need one lic and to qualify you have to have min 4 years experiance.
you can be an entreprenuar and work yourself into a job. or be an entreprenuar and get cashflow from real estate investing. depends what you like.
Being self employed is not being an entrepreneur.
@@jamesbelcher896 that's not what I said though!, though you are correct
@@maxbarona2578 I was adding I understood what you meant no disrespect intended
YEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
can you earn a lot?
Sky's the limit
I’m just saying man I don’t want over head so I’m using my name.
Overhead sucks
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I am high school pass. I have 18 years of electrican work experience.Will you give me a joob in your company.
The unions here will take my pension if i decide to open up a shop
Unless you have signed a non compete or some kind of agreement not to open then how can they take your pension. I'd seek legal advise on that. Doesn't sound right.
@@The360Electricianim a union electrician, starting up a shop as a union guy will guarantee they take away my pension if i decide to go non union, but opening a union shop where i live in san jose is extremely costly due to the pensions you have to pay every month regardless of whether or not you make a profit
Hmm... Wonder if anyone's taken Electric Electric 🤣 kidding
You never know.
there goes my name lol
hey man im 24 thinking of starting a small operation i live in boston in the city im licensed i already completed 5 to 6 3 familys in the city (with the most recent nec adaption in place) with all the goodies successfully, im scared but i beleive this is my destiny i been wprking with my family but there into developing and its time a spread my wings do you think im making a mistake?
Hey Ethan, thanks for the comment and supporting the channel. I think Boston like LA is a hard city to do business in. That's the only thing you should be scared of. Make sure you get the legal set up right! After that stay within budget. Here is the order I would think about. It's only mu opinion based on my market, yours may be a lot different. Adapt anyway you see fit. There are no guarantees in life, but you can steer the ship in the direction you want.
1. Get your business Info ready. I have a video about that. Name , phone website etc.
2. Get your Electrical License.
3. Get your biz lic. Maybe incorporate if you have the $$ other wise do sole proprietor but get General liability insurance.
4. Don't buy anything yet, use what you have if you can and while you are doing all this start finding a few jobs to "jump start" your income. line up jobs anyway you can. Call some vendors (see another one of my video on the upside down pyramid marketing, step one"
5. Make sure you have family or friends that support you and will refer you not just give you lip service.
6. When you do a job and you have a happy customer, ask for referrals.
7. Keep blasting your business on facebook and get listed on google maps. It takes 6 months to a year before you get repeat calls so hang in there. Be honest and stand behind your work. Be clean and neat, stand out from the competition and promote how you are not like every other electrician.
Go for it and pay it forward when you succeed!
i honestly appreciate that my options are i become a project manger with the company my family has instead of there in house electrician (i use his insurance) which is a fat promotion with pay boast and a truck lol but i dont want stop wiring cause i love it. gonna have to think hard on it but i definitely gotta get general liability and all the legal stuff tie with a bow... and my name dont have yet but thanks again for the reply