

S2 EP52 Why the Next 5 Years Will Crown or Crush Electricians
The trade is on fire but most electricians don’t even smell the smoke!
In this episode, we break down what’s coming next and how to rise above the shortage.
Electricians, the trade is shifting fast. 10% of the workforce is retiring every year, and only 7% are replacing them. Meanwhile, demand for power is tripling from data centers, EVs, and more. Join us as we unpack why the future belongs to those who can lead, articulate value, and serve at the highest level.
If you’re still playing small, this is your wake-up call to think bigger and take ownership of the opportunity right in front of you!
⚡️What You’ll Learn:
Why your price feels “too high” and how to fix it
The fatal flaw in trade school education
Mike Rowe’s warning about AI & dirty jobs
How to position yourself as the electrician everyone wants to hire (or work for)
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🏆 REAL-WORLD WIN OF THE WEEK:
Nathan Miles, just had a **$110,000 month** from his van!
Sold, installed, and closed.
If you’re still playing small… the next five years might crush you.
If you’re ready to lead… they might crown you!
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⚡️Learn how to serve and earn at the highest level!
⚡️Sources & Supporting Links
These are the articles, stats, and insights referenced in this episode to help you dig deeper and stay informed.
-https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/news/electrician-labor-shortage, visited 2025.08.07
-https://www.utilitydive.com/news/competing-goals-residential-electrification-grid-stability-electricity-demand, visited 2025.08.07
-https://www.publicpower.org/periodical/article/electricity-demand-data-centers-worldwide-set-more-double-2030, visited 2025.08.07
-https://www.icf.com/insights/energy/electricity-demand-expected-to-grow, visited 2025.08.07
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - The Trade Is On Fire
01:30 - Why Electricians Are Vanishing
03:45 - Data Centers, EVs, and Demand Spike
05:00 - AI Can’t Replace This Work
08:10 - The Power of Value Articulation
10:00 - Why Google Is Wrong About Electrician Pay
12:00 - Million Dollar Techs: The New Reality
14:00 - Trade School’s Biggest Failure
15:30 - The Mentorship Flywheel
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