
EP 25 | Luke Freeman: Going Solo, Building a Brand & Staying Booked for Months
From TORQUE UP by William Winter and Friends
November 1, 2025 · 1h 6m · Season 3 · Episode 4
About this episode
Luke Freeman discusses his journey as a self-employed electrician and the strategies he used to build his brand and maintain a steady client base.
Luke Freeman joins Will Winter and Jay to talk about life as a self-employed electrician, how he built Freeman Electrical from scratch, and what it takes to stay booked two months ahead after just one year in business. From early graft and nightmare hotels to navigating apprenticeships and growing a loyal client base, this episode is packed with honesty, laughs, and lessons every electrician can relate to. Luke opens up about his journey, social media strategy, and the mindset that’s helped him turn hard work into opportunity — proving that with drive, consistency, and the right attitude, anything’s possible in this trade. Chauvin Arnoux UK — Industry-leading test and measurement solutions for professionals. 🔗 cauk.net Navitas Circuit Protection — Precision-engineered consumer units, RCBOs and SPDs built for professionals. 🔗 navitascp.co.uk 🎧 Follow @TorqueUp on Instagram and YouTube 📲 instagram.com/torqueup 🎥 youtube.com/@TorqueUp ⚡ Sponsored by🧰 Connect with Us
People in this episode
Hosts: Will Winter, Jay
Guest: Luke Freeman
Topics covered
- self-employment
- electrical industry
- branding
- client relations
- social media strategy
- entrepreneurship
Keywords
- self-employed electrician
- Freeman Electrical
- client base
- social media
- entrepreneurship
- branding
- apprenticeships
- hard work
- opportunity
Sponsors
Chauvin Arnoux UK, Navitas Circuit Protection
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Freeman Electrical
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