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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2025 · 39 MIN

Episode 9 – How Mugsy Built a Thriving Electrical Business (and Went Viral with a Dolphin)

from The Puzzle Factory: Real Talk for NZ Electricians and Trade Businesses · host The Puzzle Factory Podcast

Guest: Mike “Mugsy” Mugglestone – Director, Full Power Electrical (Warkworth)This week on The Puzzle Factory, we’re joined by Mike “Mugsy” Mugglestone, the man behind Full Power Electrical in Warkworth. After relocating and starting his business in the area 8 years ago, Mugsy has steadily grown it into a well-known name in the trade.We dig into what it takes to establish yourself in a new town, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how to navigate the day-to-day mental challenges that come with running a trade business. Oh—and we chat about that viral moment when a dolphin launched itself onto Mugsy’s boat during a fishing competition, which made international headlines.Inside this episode:⚡️ How to build and grow a trade business in a new area⚡️ Lessons from 8 years in business—what worked, what didn’t⚡️ Managing mental health in the trades, realistically⚡️ The wild dolphin story that went global⚡️ Worksite yarns that’ll have you laughing out loudWhy listen?Whether you’re building your own business, looking for trade insights, or just keen for a good story, Mugsy brings the goods—real talk, hard-earned wisdom, and plenty of laughs.https://fullpower.nz/

Guest: Mike “Mugsy” Mugglestone – Director, Full Power Electrical (Warkworth)This week on The Puzzle Factory, we’re joined by Mike “Mugsy” Mugglestone, the man behind Full Power Electrical in Warkworth. After relocating and starting his business in the area 8 years ago, Mugsy has steadily grown it into a well-known name in the trade.We dig into what it takes to establish yourself in a new town, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how to navigate the day-to-day mental challenges that come with running a trade business. Oh—and we chat about that viral moment when a dolphin launched itself onto Mugsy’s boat during a fishing competition, which made international headlines.Inside this episode:⚡️ How to build and grow a trade business in a new area⚡️ Lessons from 8 years in business—what worked, what didn’t⚡️ Managing mental health in the trades, realistically⚡️ The wild dolphin story that went global⚡️ Worksite yarns that’ll have you laughing out loudWhy listen?Whether you’re building your own business, looking for trade insights, or just keen for a good story, Mugsy brings the goods—real talk, hard-earned wisdom, and plenty of laughs.https://fullpower.nz/

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Guest: Mike “Mugsy” Mugglestone – Director, Full Power Electrical (Warkworth)This week on The Puzzle Factory, we’re joined by Mike “Mugsy” Mugglestone, the man behind Full Power Electrical in Warkworth. After relocating and starting his business in...

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