Halloween Special: Burnout, AI and the Future of Wholesalers

t’s the Halloween Special of the Torque Up Podcast and this one hits close to home.Will, Jay and Jimbo sit down for an unfiltered talk about what’s really haunting the trade. From burnout and stress to AI, TikTok and the future of UK wholesalers – this episode dives deep into the issues every electrician, manufacturer and wholesaler is facing right now.🟢 Are we all just working too hard for too little⚫️ Can AI really help the trade or will it replace it🟢 What happens to wholesalers if the new budget fails⚫️ Why cutting corners and chasing price is the real horror storyPlug in and power up with the Torque Up crew.Sponsored by CAUK – trusted test and measurement solutions built for professionals.🎙 Hosted by Will Winter, Jay Whyte and Jimbo Chapman📩 For sponsorship or guest enquiries: [email protected]#TorqueUpPodcast #Electricians #Wholesalers #ElectricalIndustry #CAUK #TradesTalk #ElectricalLife #AIElectricians #ConstructionUK #Navitas00:00 Intro and sponsor read01:00 Getting life back on track and managing stress03:00 Jimbo’s Sunday reset routine05:00 The guilt of taking time off07:00 Balancing business, family and content creation10:00 Why everyone feels burnt out12:00 Short form content and the TikTok effect15:00 Buying electrical gear online17:00 Doomscrolling and mental overload18:00 Meta glasses, ChatGPT and the rise of AI21:00 Using AI without losing creativity27:00 DIY disasters and accountability in the trade31:00 Unsafe products and scary shortcuts33:00 Sponsor message – CAUK34:00 What’s really happening with wholesalers36:00 Regional gaps and stalled projects39:00 Inflation, politics and the cost of materials43:00 How independents will be hit hardest49:00 Solar growth and the risk of overtrading52:00 Manufacturers vs wholesalers54:00 Online pricing and the race to the bottom58:00 Final thoughts and wrap up⏱️ Episode Chapters