TradifyThis week on Behind the Tools, we welcome John McGrath to the show. John is a self-employed electrician from Mooncoin, Ireland, with over 20 years of experience in the trades. He also runs ‘Man In Shed’, a popular YouTube channel all about making things, from woodworking to electrical work, tools and tool reviews.
Join John and our host Michael as they talk about trudging through tough times, balancing busyness, and creating clout through consistency.
0:00 - Intro 9:36 - Dealing with tough times 11:06 - Importance of word of mouth 16:16 - Trade labour shortage & apprenticeships 18:16 - Work/life balance 25:00 - Quickfire questions
Behind the Tools is an inside look at tradespeople from all over the world. Each episode we bring on a guest to answer the real questions you have about life in the trades, running a business, and how to overcome the challenges that come with being a tradesperson.
If you're keen to be a guest, send an email to behindthetools@tradifyhq.com.
Tradify is the job management app trusted by tens of thousands of tradespeople. For everything you need to know about running a trade business, take a look at our Behind the Tools website 🛠 tradifyhq.com/behind-the-tools
Tackling Tough Times With John McGrath (Man In Shed) | BTT Podcast #17Tradify2021-08-31 | This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome John McGrath to the show. John is a self-employed electrician from Mooncoin, Ireland, with over 20 years of experience in the trades. He also runs ‘Man In Shed’, a popular YouTube channel all about making things, from woodworking to electrical work, tools and tool reviews.
Join John and our host Michael as they talk about trudging through tough times, balancing busyness, and creating clout through consistency.
0:00 - Intro 9:36 - Dealing with tough times 11:06 - Importance of word of mouth 16:16 - Trade labour shortage & apprenticeships 18:16 - Work/life balance 25:00 - Quickfire questions
Behind the Tools is an inside look at tradespeople from all over the world. Each episode we bring on a guest to answer the real questions you have about life in the trades, running a business, and how to overcome the challenges that come with being a tradesperson.
If you're keen to be a guest, send an email to behindthetools@tradifyhq.com.
Tradify is the job management app trusted by tens of thousands of tradespeople. For everything you need to know about running a trade business, take a look at our Behind the Tools website 🛠 tradifyhq.com/behind-the-tools
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