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The Electricians Co-Op
by Robert Brus & Jamie Small
Jamie Small Rob Brus created the Electricians Co-Op to help you, the fellow sparkie, get to the next level in your career, your business and your life.If you’re ready to break through and get off the plateau your stuck on then this podcast will provide you with the motivation, the tools and the practical skills you need to take your electrical career and business to the next level.You can expect interviews, pannel discussions, case studies and lots more. You'll leave each and every podcast with some practical tips, skills and hacks that you can use in your business and your life right away.
Episodes
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EP68 We're back - thanks for sticking with us while we reorganised!
Jamie and I have been absent from the show as we haven't had a dedicated space, but that is not fixed up and Jamie has a studio at home so you can expect us to get back on the horse and put out some more content. Thanks for sticking with us and for your patience as we reorganised our lives! Enjoy...
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EP67 - Chris Kerr Vice President of Schneider Electric’s Home and Distribution business
Today on the show we have Chris Kerr who is the Vice President of Schneider Electric’s Home and Distribution business. We enjoyed a wide ranging conversation about leadership, product development and what’s coming next for Clipsal in 2023. Make sure you connect with Chris on LinkedIn:...
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EP66 - Sparky Profile: Lou Bishop from Icon Electrical
Lou Bishop took up her mature age apprenticeship at the age of 34 after she decided a career change was in order. Fast forward to today and she loves everything about being an electrician. Tune in as Lou shares her story, how you can achieve anything you set your mind to and find a balance in…
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EP65 - All things business with Daniel Gabler from Laser Plumbing!
Today on the show it's just Jamie and I are joined by Daniel Gabler from Laser Plumbing. What on Earth is a plumber doing on a sparkies podcast you ask? Well tune in and you'll see lol!! Daniel has recently released his book called the "Centred Tradie" Daniel is here to share his journey and all...
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EP64 - We want to hear from you - share your views with us!
Today on the show it's just Jamie and I. We want to hear from you folks. So if you're reading this and listening to us we want to know your thoughts and opinions about this industry. Reach out via insta and don't forget to give the show a share with your mates who are sparkies. Join our Co-Op for...
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EP63 - Get your business Dialed in with Daniel DiMartino from the Spark Innovation Group
Today on the show we have a returning guest, Daniel DiMartino from the Spark Innovation Group. As regular listeners of the show would know Daniel and his team are experts in all things electrical, heating and cooling and he's here today to share a little more of his journey. This show is all…
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EP62 - We're back after a false start to the year!
Well we had a bit of a false start earlier in the year with the podcast and that's because Rob has had some pretty serious health challenges, but now that's over we're ready to get back into the recording and bring you some more guests. Before we do that, there have been some crazy things going…
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EP61 - What's up for 2022 with Rob and Jamie
It's great to be back after the summer holidays and in today's episode Jamie and I will share with you what's coming up, what we've been up to and what you can expect for 2022. By now you would have seen that we have shut down the paid version of the podcast and everything that we've recorded…
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EP59 - Oliver Judd CEO of NECA on how NECA can help you improve your business
On today's show we have Oliver Judd who is the CEO of NECA. NECA is the peak industry body that represents the interests of the electrical and communications contracting industry across Australia. NECA is run by contractors for contractors and represents more than 5,000 members across all states...
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EP58 - Buy Build & Sell your business with Simon Bedard
Today on the show we have Simon Bedard from Exit Advisory Group. Simon and his team are experts in helping you to unlock the wealth in your company. If you've ever thought about selling your business then Simon and his team will help you to understand exactly what your business is worth, what…
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EP57 - Dead simple business growth strategies you can apply today with Rob and Jamie
Today it's just Rob and I and we're going to share some practical tips that you can use to grow your business, refine your brand and win more clients. Over the course of my career working with clients in their marketing and advertising I've noticed a couple of common traits that are universal to...
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EP56 - Home Automation with Jake Fuller and Aidan Pyper
Today on the show we have Jake Fuller and Aidan Pyper from the Home Tech Talk Podcast. Collectively both Aidan and Jake have over 20-years of experience in the home automation industry. Jake and Aidan are here to share their knowledge and experience in home automation and by the end of today's…
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EP55 - Getting your Electrical Business Dialed in with Dan Pollard from Fergus
On today's show we have Dan Pollard from Fergus. If you're an electrician that is looking to streamline your operations then Fergus will help you to do exactly that. Fergus is Australia's leading trade and service job management solution for businesses with 1-50 staff. The software will allow you...
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EP54 - Sparky Profile: Brad Rosen from Glenco
Today on the show we have Brad Rosen from Glenco. Glenco are an award winning, family owned trade services company that have been operating in Sydney since 1988. Glenco is owned by 2 brothers Glenn and Brad. Both of them are tradesmen and take a hands-on approach to running their business. Most…
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EP53 - What's holding you back with Rob and Jamie
Today on the show it's just Rob and Jamie. As you know, over the past few months we've had a lot of conversations with a lot of different people and one of the themes that keeps on coming up is that people are not as far along their journey as they anticipated or want. It's a rare person that you...
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EP52 - Building your business with Warren Peachy from Trade Business Success
On today's show we have Warren Peachy from Trade Business Success. Over the last 30-years, Warren has worked with, owned and advised start-ups, small businesses, large private corporations and regulated Government owned corporations in business to Government (B2G), business to business (B2B), and...
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EP51 - Admins the answer with Greg Smith
On today's show we have Greg Smith from Admins the Answer. If you've been in business for any length of time you'll know that you can't do it all on your own, but sometimes you just don't know where to turn to get the help you need. Greg and his team have walked in your shoes. They've run trade...
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EP50 - Skyrocket your sales with Craig Carr from the Freedom Sales Academy
On today's show we have Craig Carr from Freedom Sales Academy. Freedom Sales Academy is a learning institution that specialises in sales training and communication mastery. Craig helps businesses and individuals to massively increase their sales results - quickly. Craig is often described as the...
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EP49 - Sparky Profile: Josh Ford from New Age Electrical
On today's show we have Josh Ford from New Age Electrical. Josh and his team are located in the Byron Shire and service the Northern Rivers and Tweed Coast. Josh and his team strive to provide the highest quality workmanship to the local community and pride themselves on reliable and efficient...
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EP48 - Get your ventilation installations dialed in with Darren Robinson from FanTechTrade
On today's show we have Darren Robinson from FanTech Trade. The team at FanTech believe that not all fans are created equal and if you chose the wrong product for the job then you'll be opening yourself up to a whole range of problems. Darran is here today to ensure that you don't get tripped up…
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EP47 - How to build relationships in your business one post, one call and one coffee at a time with Rob and Jamie
On today's show it's just Jamie and I. We discuss the upcoming guests, share the latest updates with the Co-Op and discuss what it means to sow the seeds of opportunity in your business and water them with gratitude. Jamie and I share our experience of the hustle, how to build a relationship just...
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EP46 - Get your life back with Tradify - with CEO Michael Steckler
On today's show we have Michael Steckler from Tradify. If you're an electrician that wants to simplify and streamline your operations then Tradify is your place to start. Tradify is the easiest way to track everything everywhere. The app records notes, receipts, quotes, timesheets, contacts all…
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EP45 - Leadership strategies and tactics with Dr Corinne Devin USN
Today on the show we have Dr Corinne Devin who is dialing in from Japan. Dr Corinne is a commander in the United States Navy and is here today to talk about leadership. Now you might be wondering what the US navy has to do with the Electricians Co-Op and I can tell you that when you hear about Dr...
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EP44 - Getting your company culture dialed in with Organisational Psychologist Rebecca Cushway
On today's show we have Rebecca Cushway from Careers Excelled Organisational Psychology. Rebecca has over 25-years of experience working in organisational psychology and counselling. She uses this experience to apply a deep understanding of human behaviour and organisational systems to improve...
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EP43 - Sparky Profile: Patrick Zarzour from Oz Tech Sparks
On today's show we have Patrick Zarzour from Oz Tech Sparks. Patrick and his team have a mission to be the most trusted team of electrical professionals in Sydney known for honesty, reliable workmanship and impeccable end results. Patrick and his team cover all types of electrical work including...
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EP42 - Streamlining your business with Michael O'Neill from ServiceM8
On today's show we have Michael O'Neill from ServiceM8. If you're an electrician that wants to simplify and streamline your operations then ServiceM8 is your place to start. The mission of ServiceM8 is to empower small businesses to thrive, by building an internet driven, cloud-enabled and...
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EP41 - Sparky Profile: Sam Condo from Electric Environs
On today's show we have Sam Condo from Electric Environs. Sam popped in from Adelaide today to share some more about his business. Electric Environs has been working in the domestic, commercial, solar and strata for more than 9-years. Sam's team is now 10-people strong and he says that we strive…
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EP40 - Sparky Profile: Oliver Saunders from Saunders Electrical
On today's show we have Oliver Saunders from Saunders Electrical Group. Oliver and his team have been delivering electrical services to the Sydney Metro and Hills area for more than 10-years. Saunders electrical is a family owned business and Oliver says that it's our integrity and…
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EP39 - All things electrical, NRL, commentating and life with Joel Caine from Sports Bet and SEN
Today on the show we have something a little different for you. We have Joel Caine from SportsBet.com.au and SEN. Joel is a former electrician, professional rugby league player, and Jamie's former team mate. Joel played for the St George Dragon as well as the Balmain and west's tigers. He also...
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EP38 - Toxic workplaces, bullying, mission statements and so much more with Jamie and Rob
Over the last week or so we've done a few shows and the theme has been very people centric and one of the topics that keeps on coming up is toxic workplaces. It's with that important point in mind that Jamie and I wanted to hop on the podcast today to share our experiences of toxic workplaces…
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EP37 - Getting your business organised with Clinton Cowin from Tradiepad.com.au
Today on the show we have Clinton Cowin from tradiepad.com.au Tradie pad is not an app, it's a technology training company. As you know mobile technology is completely revolutionizing the way organisations do business and Tradiepad will save your business time and money by eliminating paperwork…
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EP36 - Sparky Profile: Darren Stevens from DDP Electrical
Today on the show we have Darren Stevens from DDP Electrical. Darren is a fully licensed electrician with a wide range of experience from supermarket fit outs , large unit blocks, hospitals, schools and industrial units. Darren has over 30-years of business experience and currently has more than...
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EP35 - Home automation with Simon Richardson from SAL
Today on the show we have Simon Richardson from SAL or you might know them as Sunny Lighting Australia. SAL is a 100% Australian owned family business with a huge Australian and international network. Simon has been involved in smart homes for over 20-years and has worked across many different...
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EP34 - Getting your Google Adwords dialed in with Richard Brus
Today on the show we have my Rob's brother Richard Brus from SEOWORX here to discuss all things Google Adwords. Now as you know Adwords can be a blessing and a curse. It's a curse and can cause you to burn through a whole lot of cash really quickly especially if you don't know what you're doing....
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EP33 - What's better - fixed price quoting or hourly rates with Jamie and Rob
Today on the show we're going to discuss the tricky topic of fixed priced quotes versus hourly rates. As you know there is no right or wrong answer however this podcast is designed to get you thinking about some of the pros and the cons of one versus the other. There are a lot of pros and cons to...
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EP32 - Discover your why and revolutionise your business with Dr Gary Sanchez
Today on the show we have Dr Gary Sanchez from the "Why Institute" Gary has a great headline on his site and it says: Everyone knows when they were born. Only a lucky few find out why. Today Dr Gary is going to explain how this will impact every area of your life! To uncover your why you'll use a...
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EP31 - Is your WHS in order - with Jayme Smith from Excite Safety
Today's guest is Jayme Smith from Excite Safety. Whether you have a workforce of 5 or 500 you need to constantly maintain your safety processes, training, equipment and records. With proven systems Jayme and his team will help you keep on top of it all. There are a lot of rules and regulations…
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EP30 - Living a Legendary Life with Tommy Breedlove
Tommy started his 20-year corporate career at one of the largest financial consulting firms in the world, and eventually became a shareholder, the International Practice Leader, and a member of the board of directors for one of the largest public accounting and financial firms in the southeast…
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EP29 - Becoming an evolved man with Greg Gillies
After 20+ years of Hustle, Grind, Success and Failures in the Corporate World then working even harder to build his own businesses Greg found himself with a lot of Materialistic Success but on the inside felt like something was missing, leaving him Stressed, Confused & Incomplete. On today's...
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EP28 - Hustle, Grind and Redemption with Peter Vardas from Sydney Rangehoods
When you meander your way through your days because you're not really sure what you want out of life those days will quickly become weeks, then months and then years. We all know that this is no way to live. Life is meant to be enjoyed and to do that you need to make deliberate decisions. That's...
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EP27 - Winning the next BIG deal with Jason Cooney from The Tender Team
There is nothing more frustrating than not having the time to tender on a job that you know you can win. The key to your business growth lies in surrounding yourself with the right people. Jason Cooney and his team will take those pesky tenders off your desk and take care of them for you…
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EP26 - How to stop suppliers walking all over you and your Electrical Business
If you've ever had a call from a customer who has told you that the item you just installed was faulty then you will know the frustration that creates. The install was done right but you now have to go back there and fix something that just isn't your fault. You wear the cost and time for doing…
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EP25 - Courage, Conviction & Character with Brett Murray
Today on the show we have Brett Murray from the Safe Heart Foundation. Brett has had his own TV show, been an advisor to the NSW government, won a boxing title, been an iron man finisher several times and is an all round inspirational kinda guy! These days Brett works closely with men to help…
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EP24 - The secret language of money and why it matters with Jackson Millan
Today's guest is Jackson Millan. Jackson is the CEO of Aureus Financial and has spent the last 12-years dominating the wealth and business strategy space and has worked with over 1,000 clients to help them build over $1.2b in combined wealth. The best time to plant a tree was 20-years ago and if...
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EP23 - Sparky profile: Daniel DiMartino from the Spark Innovation Group
There is no faster way to learn than from other peoples experiences. Today on the podcast we have a Sparky Profile with Daniel DiMartino from the Spark Innovation Group. Daniel shares his 15-years of electrical experience with us and why he decided to pivot into air conditioning and add that as a...
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EP22 - What makes a small business tick with Jamie & Rob
Understanding what makes your business tick is critical to your success. It's an obvious statement for sure, but do you really have your finger on the pulse of what's causing it to go right, and more importantly, what's causing it to go wrong. On today's show Jamie and Rob share their combined…
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EP21 - Your EQ determins how much money you'll make as a tradie. What's your EQ?
The higher your EQ is the higher your income will be. There is absolutely no doubt that your ability to communicate with others has a direct result on the outcomes you are seeking. Emotional Intelligence or "EQ" is a measure of how much money you have the ability to make as a business owner and...
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EP20 - Transitioning into your own business with Cassi Gurtler from Starlite Electrics
Today on the show we have Cassi Gurtler from Starlit Electrics. Cassi was a late comer to the electrical industry completing her apprenticeship at the age of 30. Cassi has recently kicked off her own business and she's here today to share a little of her journey with us. As you know everyone…
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EP19 - Tricks of your trade with Michelle Cirson
Today on the show we have Michelle Cirson from Tricks of your trade. Michelle and her team provide contract management advice to subcontractors to help them get better outcomes without running their relationships with their builders. If you're sick of the take it or leave it attitudes in the...
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EP18 - Rob and Jamie talk all things Crypto and why that matters to you!
As you know being an electrician is just one aspect of your life and no person is a one dimensional being. Today on the show Jamie and I are going to be sharing some of the other things that we work on. Make sure you connect with us: Join our Co-Op for Free Here:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Jamie Small Rob Brus created the Electricians Co-Op to help you, the fellow sparkie, get to the next level in your career, your business and your life.If you’re ready to break through and get off the plateau your stuck on then this podcast will provide you with the motivation, the tools and the practical skills you need to take your electrical career and business to the next level.You can expect interviews, pannel discussions, case studies and lots more. You'll leave each and every podcast with some practical tips, skills and hacks that you can use in your business and your life right away.
HOSTED BY
Robert Brus & Jamie Small
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Jamie Small Rob Brus created the Electricians Co-Op to help you, the fellow sparkie, get to the next level in your career, your business and your life.If you’re ready to break through and get off the plateau your stuck on then this podcast will provide you with the motivation, the tools and the...
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