EP | 24 From Apprentice to Director: Stephen “Compo” Comparetto and the Future of Wholesaling

n this powerful episode of the Torque Up Podcast Will and Jay sit down with Stephen “Compo” Comparetto, director and shareholder at 7 Core Electrical, to pull back the curtain on the world of electrical wholesalers.Compo’s story is one of true grassroots grit. From starting out on the tools to leading a multi million pound independent wholesaler, he shares the highs, the challenges, and the bold decisions that shaped his career including a management buyout (MBO) and a major buying group switch.This conversation goes beyond business. We explore:🟢 The real role wholesalers play in supporting electricians every day⚫️ How buying groups influence the trade and why changes matter🟢 The risks and rewards of going through an MBO⚫️ The pressures politics and economics place on the wholesale sector🟢 What it takes to rise from apprentice to director in the UK electrical industryIf you are an electrician, wholesaler, or anyone connected to the trade, this episode gives you the insider view you will not hear anywhere else.👉 Sponsored by Chauvin Arnoux UK, experts in test and measurement solutions trusted worldwide.Subscribe now and do not miss this deep dive into the business and politics of UK electrical wholesaling.#TorqueUpPodcast #NavitasCP #7CoreElectrical #ElectricalWholesaler #ElectricianLife #AllAboutPower