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Steven McNee on Entrepreneurship, Renewable Energy and Scaling a Modern Trades Business 🚀

from Risking it All · host Barry Jolly, Andy McDade, Brian McGill

In this episode of Risking It All, we speak with Steven McNee, founder of SM Electrical Services, an entrepreneur who has built a reputation in the electrical contracting, solar and battery storage industry through innovation, customer service and a commitment to quality standards being held to the highest possible level. Steven shares his journey from working as an apprentice electrician in his family business, to building a growing business himself in one of the UK's fastest-evolving sectors. He opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, the risks involved in scaling a trades business, and how he adapted to the increasing demand for renewable energy solutions in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 In this episode, you will also hear:* ⚡ How he built SM Electrical Services from the ground up* 📈 The realities of growing a business in the electrical contracting & renewable energy sector* 💡 The lessons he's learned from initially working in the family business, to hiring, leadership and business growthWhether you're a business owner, tradesperson or entrepreneur looking to scale, this conversation offers practical insights into building a company, adapting to change and creating long-term success.👉 Tune in for an honest conversation about resilience, ambition and truly risking it all.🖥️ This episode is sponsored by Jolly Media Marketing.🎥 A specialist, video-first advertising partner to local businesses all across the U.K.🎯 If you need a reliable marketing partner who can help you generate more enquiries every day, check them out at:www.jollymediamarketing.com

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