Don't become an electrical contractor until you see this video! - The 360 Electrician

In this video, we will talk about what it takes to become an electrical contractor. People always ask me what they should do to prepare to take the electrical exam, and start their electrical contracting business. Well, here is just a few things your getting yourself into. It's not to scare you but to show you how hard it is to really have a successful electrical business. Makes you appreciate your current employer a little more right. Before you go on your own make sure you appreciate what your current company offers, what they have done, and what you can do better to learn until you jump ship and open your own electrical contracting business.

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Intro to becoming a contractor 0:00
What do people think becoming an electrical contractor is like. 0:34
First, do you have sales, business, and electrical experience? 0:44
Second, can you pass the electrical contractor's exome? 0:59
Three, have you decided on a name phone number, and web address for your business? 1:14
Forth, are you financially ready to start a business? Think about overhead, bill, taxes etc. 1:24
Fifth six and seven, do you know what insurance you need? 1:40
Do you want to cry? 2:02
Eight! Do you know how to sell? Have you downloaded audible? 2:08
Nine, the worst part, TAXES TAXES TAXES! Payroll tax, business tax, sales tax, on and one 2:21
Ten, you finally get paid! 2:31
Finally, the real reason to become an electrical contractor 3:22

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[adelcamac]

Thanks you ! Now I going to become an forklift driver.
The best forklift driver.

[challengergaming]

Thanks for the heads up I still wanna be a contractor currently a 3rd year apprentice in school I’m pretty determined and love the trade

[BlackMamba-gxzl]

My favorite type of videos. Quick and straight to the point but yet very informative💯.

[datone]

First trade video that I’ve seen so far that acknowledge both female & male trades-fol. Thank you!

[wesleywilliams]

It can be tough, like you said depending on what state you're in can be a bit hopeless. I'm currently in my 12th year as an Electrician/Electrical Engineer and I'm doing pretty good as an independent electrician in the Maryland, DC - Virginia region but when I tried in New Jersey it felt impossible to succeed. Great video.

[jarrydee]

In michigan you have to have 6 years. 4 to test for journeyman, another 2 to test for masters, then take the electrical contractors test

[bchefup]

Thank you for your videos brother God bless. I just recently received my Masters here in VA and these videos are on point sir.

[onebasemedia]

Binge watching your content, great channel

[allanguindon]

#12 - Are you ready to deal with customers that don't pay?
#13 - Are you ready to deal with employees who want more money because they think they are God's gift to you?

[marlong]

So how much is your overhead? You should do a collab with Upflip. How much is your revenue a year as well if you don’t mind us asking?..

[opietwoep]

Number 11 you are at work 24/7 365 days a year.

[afewshadesofblue]

That’s a lot to chew on.
But look.
You can’t be fully ready. No entrepreneur/business owner read a book, took a test and made a self-sufficient company in a year or even 5-10 years for that matter. They didn’t even master their craft. You will literally learn this stuff as you go.
Marketing and sales will come as you go.
Hire independent contractors if you can’t afford full time employees.
Use thumbtack, Tasker, handy. Until you’re able to generate your own leads.

Yes everything he said is true. But figure it out as you go.
Bills will get high but continue to tweak your business until you can float again.

You may get sued and go out of business. Open another LLC.

Life isn’t a multiple choice answer(in most cases). And if you choose the wrong letter you fail. Life is totally about failing and tweaking the little stuff along the way. You got this. It’s fun. It’s just serious. But You got this!

[BradTheGigaChad]

How much money can you make an a good year and how much would you recommend do you have in the bank on starting business

[Spartan-xgvg]

Right now I’m studying to become an electrician once I finish the course I’m a certified electrician.I live in Californian so your telling me once I get 4 years of experience I can apply and take the test for an electrical contractor and that’s all??

[IXxSlipKnotzxXI]

So I have earned a 4 year Bachelors in Construction Management. I thought maybe getting an electrical license.. Not anymore. Thanks for talking me out of something I wasn't prepared for.

[ryan]

Hi, would you set up an LLC, S-Corp or C-corp? I'm starting a partnership to do an electrical service business, start out just me and my partner and we may hire on 1 to 3 people. If you already have a video on this can you please point me to it, I tried searching but no luck. Thanks for the help and love the channel! Thanks again Bud!

[FENTANYLJET]

Don’t you also need to work for 12, 000 hours? 8, 000+4, 000 journey level?

[nixon]

Does this cover top to bottom on how to properly sell?

[yellow]

This video and these comment have inspired me

[adrianalcoser]

Hey bro . So I have 7 years experience. Non union 2 years and 5 years in the union Going on, 1 year as a journeyman . B.S in electrical engineering. I’m ready to take the risk . My question.based off your video . Do I have enough to apply for my C-10?