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The 360 Electrician PodcastAuthor: Jeff "The 360 electrician"
The 360 Electrician electrical contractor podcast is designed to help electricians who are looking to start their own contracting businesses as well as experienced electrical contractors who want to take their business to the next level. The podcast features interviews with successful contractors, industry experts, and other professionals who will share their knowledge and insights on topics such as business management, marketing, and sales. Listeners will also learn about the latest trends and technology in the electrical industry, as well as strategies for growing their businesses and managing their finances. Additionally, the podcast will feature discussions with industry sponsors and manufacturers to introduce new products. Overall, the podcast aims to be a valuable resource for anyone in the electrical and electrical contracting industry who wants to build a successful business. Visit us on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/@the360electricianpodcast.com and our main YouTube channel at www.YouTube.com/@the360electrican Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Building Real Businesses with Brian House from Mike Holt Enterprises
Tuesday, 30 June, 2026
The Power of Intentionality: Millions Made, Lessons Learned with Brian House In this episode of The 360 Electrician Podcast, Jeff sits down with Brian House, Vice President of Mike Holt Enterprises and former highly successful electrical contractor. Brian pulls back the curtain on the real story behind building, losing, and rebuilding multimillion‑dollar electrical businesses. He sums it up simply: “I have made millions of dollars, and I have lost millions of dollars. You're only a winner if you made more than you lost.” Together, Jeff and Brian break down the biggest mistakes electrical contractors make and how to run your business with absolute intentionality instead of chasing the next shiny object. In this episode, you’ll learn: The “One Thing a Month” Rule How Brian fixed a broken electrical contracting business by choosing one critical thorn in his side each month Real examples: invoicing, material procurement, truck layouts, and more Why focusing on one theme for 30 days outperforms trying to fix everything at once The Reality of Software, Apps, and Tools Why stacking 10–20 software subscriptions destroys your ROI The danger of forcing old habits into brand‑new estimating or project management tools How to choose technology that actually supports your field operations and profit margins Beating “Perfection Paralysis” in Your Electrical Business Why an imperfect job done today by your team is better than a “perfect” job done by you that never happens How to let go of control, delegate, and still maintain quality The mindset shift every growing electrical contractor must make to scale past being the “army of one” Managing the Two Ultimate Scarcities: Cash & Labor How to calculate the true return on investment (ROI) for big decisions When it makes sense to upgrade your fleet, buy new tools, or invest in systems How to think about tools and processes that reduce injuries, downtime, and worker’s comp exposure From Reactionary to Intentional Leadership The trap most 1–15 person electrical shops fall into How to stop running your company on emotion and start leading with data and discipline Practical steps to move from “putting out fires” to building a resilient, profitable contracting business Who this episode is for Electrical contractors running small to midsize shops Solo “army of one” electricians ready to grow a team Field electricians thinking about starting their own business Any contractor who feels stuck, overworked, and underpaid Connect with Mike Holt Enterprises Website: mikeholt.com Questions about code, estimating, or business management? Email Brian: brian@mikeholt.com Email Mike: mike@mikeholt.comThey actually answer their own emails. Enjoyed this episode?Like, comment, and subscribe for more in‑depth conversations on electrical contracting, business systems, and building a real, profitable electrical business.
