Ok we are doing something a little bit different in this one! We are posting a session we did on our paid program a couple of weeks ago. Tom Ryan, from Ryelec, runs our âBusiness Automationâ sessions every Friday at 10am. Today he gives us a run through of Groundplan, and how he uses it for effective quoting + pricing. Session best watched via video but hey Iâm sure you will pick up a whole bunch of cool stuff either way. Enjoy the pod xx...
Jul 26, 2025â˘51 min
Ah job management systems, what an age we live in. On this pod Cam takes us through the importance of a well oiled job management system, and the joy it can bring to your life once set up properly. Summary of benefits including, but not limited to: -centralised location for quoting, job, contacts, client info etc -smart scheduling -faster + more accurate invoicing -supplier automated integration -streamlined workflows, processes and consistency -improved field communication - a more consistent c...
Jul 23, 2025â˘21 min
In a âhit it and quit itâ generation itâs time to flip the script and build long term relationships. Of course not in a blind loyalty âI will never get another price from anyone else as long as I liveâ kinda way, but in a way that puts people and service in a similar or even higher playing field than money. Itâs people that make the businessâs wheels spin. Staff. Suppliers. Clients. Probably in that order tbh. Enjoy the pod xx
Jul 21, 2025â˘28 min
This week we have Joe Pratt on the lounge, who is the self appointed and self anointed unofficial mayor of Bellingen (northern NSW). Joe is one of our coaches here and is an absolute weapon in the finding work space, Simpro, Service M8, people + team management. He truly puts the âhustleâ in âhustle-offâ. What a time to be alive. Enjoy the pod x
Jul 19, 2025â˘1 hr 19 min
In this episode we are joined by the self appointed and self anointed real estate lord Joe Pratt. Rumour has it he gets his close friends and family to refer to him as the âReal Estate Godâ during business hours (9-5pm). His after hours âcall outâ is that he makes them say âReal Estate Godâ in double time, though not 5 times in the mirror for a significant and relatively justified fear of the real estate version of the Candyman. In all seriousness though, all types of work can be super profitabl...
Jul 16, 2025â˘31 min
I was having a couple of beers the other night around a fire with my friend Dave. He asked me âwhatâs your ICP?â I replied by asking âwhatâs an ICP?â Then he said âan ICP is your ideal customer profileâ. Oooohhhhhhh, a GYM! (lol and Simpsons reference incase you have been living under a rock omg). In this episode we talk about your ideal client, or ICP as Dave likes to say. Starting out in this new financial year itâs good to ask yourself if you are working for, and working with, the right peopl...
Jul 14, 2025â˘49 min
This week on the lounge we have the honour of hosting Brandon who has (more than likely) sworn at you via online sorcery aka ads re: taking your digital marketing back in house. Brandon runs âWhere Uâ out of Perth, which is a digital marketing company throwing the horns up and screaming a big âF Uâ to the current telemarketing state of his industry. Brandon is giving power back to the people to take their creative control back in house on copy, Google Ads, Meta ads + more. We did the Where U liv...
Jul 12, 2025â˘1 hr 19 min
In this session we go through all the different ways to find work as an electrician. If you want the document I run through in the vid pls reach out via insta or website and we will send it over. Get after it and let us know your wins / whatâs worked from your end xx
Jul 11, 2025â˘1 hr 15 min
Another member question which was no doubt sent down via stone tabernacle through the ongoing sorcery of the electrical gods. Honestly a really good question. How do you start out? How do you take the leap? When do you consider hiring? Who is the best first hire? What should I eat for lunch? How many coffees should I have per day? We discuss this, and much more, in the pod. Enjoy xx
Jul 09, 2025â˘37 min
Ok weâre onto some hectic member questions which were no doubt assigned and aligned by the electrical gods. A member known only by the unique online trading name of âLord Voltemortâ so eloquently asked us what we thought about diversification. We have many thoughts here, so listen up and make sure the trade gods are happy that they gifted you with one mouth and two ears (lol). There really is no right answer, but so great to talk about! Enjoy the pod xx...
Jul 07, 2025â˘27 min
We welcome Tom Ryan from Ryelec Automation back on the lounge for a good ole fashioned chinwag. We discuss multiple topics including his recent jobs, finding work, social media, cool automation stuff, his involvement with CEDIA in bringing a home automation course to life, his love for 90âs punk music (oh hey Lagwagon + NOFX), and much much more. Always a pleasure when Tommy comes past, one of our faves for sure. Enjoy the pod x
Jul 05, 2025â˘1 hr 17 min
Ah cold calling. What an absolute stitch up am I right or what. I guess the harsh reality is that it does actually work (eventually). Itâs just a super low percentage play. But how do you go about it? What do you need in place? How many of the calls do you have to do? How long is a piece of string? We answer these questions, or at least attempt to, in this pod. Enjoy xx
Jul 03, 2025â˘19 min
Ok ok so we know itâs still the same old you, but what if the same old you got a little bit better? Sometimes in life we need a good reset, and sometimes something like July 1 (aka financial year) can be exactly what the trade gods ordered. At Sparky Coach we have simplified our goals to this: close the week, close the month, set + achieve goals. Everything else will be exposed from doing these three items well. Remember, this year progression beats perfection. Letâs get after it. Much love xx...
Jul 01, 2025â˘25 min
The self anointed and self appointed âFord Lordâ is back in the house!! We discuss heaps of stuff including staff management, finding work, coffee, client retention, staff retention, business growth and so much more. As usual, itâs always a good time when Fordy drops past. What a time to be alive! Enjoy the pod. Much love xx
Jun 28, 2025â˘1 hr 21 min
Yeh so everyone wants to get to 7 figures am I right? Or 8 figures? To the mooooonnn. 7 minute abs! No!!!! 6 minute abs!! But ask anyone whoâs ever been to 7 or 8 figures before, and they will tell you that you 100% donât want to get there unless your numbers foundations are correct. And what does it even mean to get to 7 figures anyway? Usually the 7 figures is just a whole bunch of 3, 4, 5 + 6 figure jobs put together. So, letâs talk about nailing those ones. Get after it x...
Jun 26, 2025â˘21 min
Yeh so everyone wants to get to 7 figures am I right? Or 8 figures? To the mooooonnn. 7 minute abs! No!!!! 6 minute abs!! But ask anyone whoâs ever been to 7 or 8 figures before, and they will tell you that you 100% donât want to get there unless your numbers foundations are correct. And what does it even mean to get to 7 figures anyway? Usually the 7 figures is just a whole bunch of 3, 4, 5 + 6 figure jobs put together. So, letâs talk about nailing those ones. Get after it x...
Jun 24, 2025â˘18 min
Joining Cam on the lounge this week is Angela Lee from Codification. Based out of the Northern Rivers, Angela is an absolute weapon in the Accountant and Business Advisor space. We are lucky enough to have her on the team here at Sparky Coach, and most of our members that meet her (more often than not) will cross all their accounting over to her. Sheâs smart, honest, kind, diligent + more. A genuine pleasure to work with. She is someone who you want on your side. Hope you enjoy the pod x...
Jun 21, 2025â˘1 hr 27 min
This pod is a bit of a continue on from our âThe True Cost Of Being An Average Business Ownerâ series. Actually it was only two episodes, can it really be called a series? What constitutes a series anyway? I guess, in a way, who really cares. Back to the point though, we discuss how to have your sharpest week. It possibly can be summed up in this one sentence: clearly define the difference between a noble task and a non-negotiable task. Enjoy xx...
Jun 19, 2025â˘20 min
This pod is a bit of a continue on from our âThe True Cost Of Being An Average Business Ownerâ series. Actually it was only two episodes, can it really be called a series? What constitutes a series anyway? I guess, in a way, who really cares. Back to the point though, we discuss how to have your sharpest week. It possibly can be summed up in this one sentence: clearly define the difference between a noble task and a non-negotiable task. Enjoy xx...
Jun 17, 2025â˘35 min
Today on the lounge we have the absolute honour of having one of my best mates James Hipwell as our guest. James, alongside his wife Alex, run Hipwell Projects: a luxury building + development company based out of south Sydney. We discuss lots of topics including, but not limited to: what builders look for in electricians, running large teams, cost plus work, liquidation, preferential payment, property investment, building, development + much more. James sure has accomplished a lot in his (almos...
Jun 14, 2025â˘1 hr 35 min
This pod is a bit of a continue on from our âThe True Cost Of Being An Average Business Ownerâ series. Actually it was only two episodes, can it really be called a series? What constitutes a series anyway? I guess, in a way, who really cares. Back to the point though, we discuss how to have your sharpest week. It possibly can be summed up in this one sentence: clearly define the difference between a noble task and a non-negotiable task. Enjoy xx...
Jun 12, 2025â˘24 min
This pod is a bit of a continue on from our âThe True Cost Of Being An Average Business Ownerâ series. Actually it was only two episodes, can it really be called a series? What constitutes a series anyway? I guess, in a way, who really cares. Back to the point though, we discuss how to have your sharpest week. It possibly can be summed up in this one sentence: clearly define the difference between a noble task and a non-negotiable task. Enjoy xx...
Jun 10, 2025â˘22 min
This week on the lounge we have the absolute privilege of hearing from our good friend Linton Chalmers. Linton is an absolute weapon when it comes to understanding people, leadership, sales, and much more. I know youâre going to get a lot out of this one. Be blessed x
Jun 07, 2025â˘1 hr 7 min
This pod is a bit of a continue on from our âThe True Cost Of Being An Average Business Ownerâ series. Actually it was only two episodes, can it really be called a series? What constitutes a series anyway? I guess, in a way, who really cares. Back to the point though, we discuss how to have your sharpest week. It possibly can be summed up in this one sentence: clearly define the difference between a noble task and a non-negotiable task. Enjoy xx...
Jun 05, 2025â˘20 min
This pod is a bit of a continue on from our âThe True Cost Of Being An Average Business Ownerâ series. Actually it was only two episodes, can it really be called a series? What constitutes a series anyway? I guess, in a way, who really cares. Back to the point though, we discuss how to have your sharpest week. It possibly can be summed up in this one sentence: clearly define the difference between a noble task and a non-negotiable task. Enjoy xx...
Jun 03, 2025â˘18 min
Today on the lounge we sit down with Clint Hewish from Concept Electrical Estimating. We chat through all things estimating, handling jobs, retention, contracts, addendums, plans, drawings, design + construct, quoting at night time (lol) and so on (and much more). Was such a good time and I'm sure you will get lots out of listening back. Much love xx
May 31, 2025â˘1 hr 11 min
Ah business ownership, what a blessing. AND OMG WHAT A CURSE SOMETIMES!! The question is, who do you answer to when you are the top dog? Maybe you answer to no one. And maybe some days when youâre performing thatâs ok. Maybe some other days, when you could be legit replaced by a potato, itâs actually not ok. In this two part series we discuss the key components that make up a business owners successful day / week / month / year. Plan. Prioritise. Execute. Reflect. Repeat. Put simply, be the best...
May 29, 2025â˘23 min
Ah business ownership, what a blessing. AND OMG WHAT A CURSE SOMETIMES!! The question is, who do you answer to when you are the top dog? Maybe you answer to no one. And maybe some days when youâre performing thatâs ok. Maybe some other days, when you could be legit replaced by a potato, itâs actually not ok. In this two part series we discuss the key components that make up a business owners successful day / week / month / year. Plan. Prioritise. Execute. Reflect. Repeat. Put simply, be the best...
May 27, 2025â˘22 min
This week on the lounge we have Jaiden Howell aka Rewired Electrical GC. We chatted to the social media tycoon about lots of things including, but not limited to: editing vids, social media, apprentices, company culture, building relationship, upcoming work, his first hires + much more. What a time to be alive! Much love xx
May 24, 2025â˘1 hr 8 min
This question is kinda rhetorical but kinda not tbh. We discuss including, but not limited to, the following topics re: quote conversions: -how a 10/10 conversion rate can mean you have excellent long term customers -how a 10/10 conversion rate can also mean you are too cheap and are targeting the wrong customers -why itâs important to assess where the leads are coming from (ie FB ads might be 50%, repeat clients may be 80%, cold calls might be 0%) -assess the type of lead/s (are they quality / ...
May 22, 2025â˘29 min
