About this episode

Eric Grant discusses his journey into self-employment in the electrical industry and shares insights on running a contracting business.

In this episode of The Stripped Back Podcast, Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan are joined by Eric Grant of KGE Electrical for an honest and insightful conversation about self-employment within the electrical industry. Eric shares his journey into business ownership and explains how working on an RTC tax basis provided the gateway to becoming self-employed. The discussion explores the realities of running an electrical contracting business, the sacrifices and commitment required to succeed, and the importance of continually investing in your skills and knowledge. Eric also speaks about the challenges facing the industry, building a reputable business from the ground up, and offers valuable advice for anyone considering taking the leap into self-employment. Whether you’re an apprentice, an experienced electrician or someone looking to start your own venture, this episode provides an authentic look at what it really takes to make it in the trades. Podcast sponsored by Snickers Workwear Irelandwww.snickersworkwear.iePodcast recorded from N2 Electrical Wholesalerswww.n2electrical.ie

People in this episode

Hosts: Stephen Buckley, Keith Delahan

Guest: Eric Grant

Topics covered

• self-employment
• electrical industry
• business ownership
• contracting
• skills investment
• industry challenges

Keywords

• self-employment
• electrical contracting
• business ownership
• skills investment
• industry challenges

Sponsors

Snickers Workwear Ireland

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KGE Electrical, N2 Electrical Wholesalers

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