Electrician U

In this episode, Dustin talks about what mastery really means and why it is not a destination, but a lifelong pursuit. Framed as a message from a father to his son, he reflects on patience, growth, discipline, self-awareness, and the importance of playing the long game. Dustin explores the idea that real mastery is built through consistency, intentional living, and staying present in the moment. He talks about learning from mistakes, being kinder to yourself, using your time deliberately, and...

After getting a message from a former apprentice who just passed his journeyman exam, the conversation turns into a straight talk on what you owe the people coming up behind you: be a teacher, stay a student, and remember you did not get here alone. This episode is about the real impact a journeyman or master has on an apprentice’s work and life, how your attitude can either light someone up to learn or push them out of the trade, and why the industry cannot afford leaders who make the job mi...

The electrical community can be a force for good, or a place where we shred each other over methods, brands, and code takes. Today I’m asking us to slow down and look at why we react the way we do. ⚡ From regional practices to shop standards, many of us were trained to chase approval, apprentice to journeyman to master, and that approval loop can turn into ego. When we see a different technique (Wagos vs wirenuts, pre twist vs no pre twist, union vs non union), our reflex is to defend “our wa...

In this episode, we sit down with two heavyweights in the electrical code world: Kyle Krueger, Executive Director of Codes and Standards at NECA, and Chad Kennedy, Director of Industry Standards at Schneider Electric. These two are not just interpreting the NEC. They are actively shaping the 2026 code cycle. We cover some of the most important updates coming in the 2026 NEC, including: Major changes to service disconnects for homes and retrofitsNew arc flash labeling rules and how they will b...

Dustin and Drake sit down with Scott Tecson from Milwaukee to talk about the company’s hands-on approach to solving the skilled trades shortage. From hosting events for high schoolers to partnering with STEM schools and nonprofits, Milwaukee is putting real money into real programs. They dive into efforts supporting veterans, female electricians, and underserved communities, while also questioning outdated barriers like the rigid five-year apprenticeship model. This episode challenges assumpt...