Electrician EXPOSES the Industry: Shocking Truths | Trade Legends Podcast

Electrician exposes the Industry!!! In this episode of the Trade Legends podcast we have electrician Adam from SOTA Electrical & Lucy from The Installer Show. Adam reflects on his hands-on journey from traditional electrical apprenticeships to running his own successful EV charging business. With candid stories about starting from scratch, transitioning into the domestic electrical space, and the power of YouTube marketing, he emphasises the value of self-driven learning and building a personal brand. Adam exposes industry challenges, including regulation loopholes and the future of skilled trades, offering inspiration and real talk for anyone in or around the trades. Lucy shares her journey from journalism to becoming a key figure in trade events, highlighting her creation of the influential #TradesTalk Twitter community as her first taste of the industry. She dives into the growth of the Installer Show, now spanning three halls and expanding internationally, with new shows in New York and Melbourne, and how it's become the biggest Trades show in the UK. The show promises exciting features this year, including a full-scale sustainable house build and a £10,000 giveaway. #electrician #podcast #construction 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Lucy Story 06:30 New York Show 11:30 Installer expansion 25:50 Adam Story 42:40 My work is all from YouTube 01:00:03 Final Thoughts Guests this week: Adam @sotaelectrical Lucy @installershow Hosts: Alex @bigaltradelegends (Insta) Mark @MJTiffPlumbing ⭐ Proudly Sponsored by CT1 www.ct1.com/ ⭐ Supported by Tradify | https://tradifyhq.com/ | @TradifyHQ 🏷️ Save on over 50 Trade Brands | https://tradelegends.uk/discounts/