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The Young Electrician Podcast

The Young Electrician Podcast

De: Ruben Young
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The career-building podcast for electricians ⚡️ This show is for electricians in their apprenticeship through early journeyman years who want more than just a job — they want a future. We focus on career strategy, income growth, skill development, leadership, and long-term direction in the trades. From navigating apprenticeship and negotiating pay, to building professional discipline and planning real career paths, this podcast exists to help electricians build real careers, real income, and real direction. This isn’t hype. This isn’t hustle culture. This is mentorship, strategy, and encouragement for people who want to build something that lasts. If you’re ready to stop drifting and start building — you’re in the right place.Ruben Young
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  • Study Like A Professional - Electrical Exam

    Study Like A Professional - Electrical Exam
    Apr 14 2026
    How to Pass Your Electrician Exam (Step-by-Step Study Plan That Actually Works)Most electricians don’t fail because they’re not smart enough… they fail because they don’t have a clear plan.In this episode of The Young Electrician Podcast, I break down a simple, proven 6-step system to help you go from "thinking about the test" to actually passing your journeyman or electrical licensing exam.If you’ve been: • Overthinking what to study • Jumping between too many resources • Studying inconsistently • Or delaying scheduling your exam…This episode will give you the exact structure you need to move forward with confidence.We cover:✔️ When to schedule your exam (and why it matters)✔️ How to choose the right prep book or course✔️ The ideal weekly study schedule✔️ Why finishing ONE resource is critical✔️ How to review wrong answers the right way✔️ And how to walk into your exam ready to passThis is the no-BS blueprint for electricians who are serious about leveling up their career.⸻📘 FREE EBOOK (Start Studying Smarter Today)Study Like A Professional:https://designrr.s3.amazonaws.com/youngruben23_at_gmail.com_341454/study-like-a-professional-1-3dd59d9a_c.pdf⸻⚡ Recommended Prep Tools (Affiliate Links)These are the exact tools I recommend using.* These are affiliate links, and using them helps support the podcast and keeps free content coming.Ask BonBon – AI Electrical Code Apphttps://update.askneta.com/ruben?qrPrep Books:PREP BOOK 2023https://amzn.to/4bZuHAQPREP BOOK 2020https://amzn.to/4ttFkS3NEC Code Books:2020 NEChttps://amzn.to/4dtXDC22023 NEChttps://amzn.to/3QqWQInNEC 2026https://amzn.to/41kRCQNStudy Tools:MIKE HOLT NEC TABShttps://amzn.to/3PXNPq7MIKE HOLT PREP BOOKhttps://amzn.to/3OoNZ9CNEC HANDBOOK 2023https://amzn.to/48lpXmB⸻SponsorsJobber – Run your electrical business like a pro:https://go.getjobber.com/theyoungelectricianAsk BonBon (formerly Ask Neta) – AI Electrical Code App:https://update.askneta.com/ruben?qr⸻⚡ Follow The Young ElectricianWebsite + FREE Ebook:WWW.TheYoungElectrician.ComTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theyoungelectricianpodInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_youngelectrician/YouTube:www.youtube.com/@theyoungelectricianPlug Into The NEC Newsletter:https://plugintothenec-newsletter-c7c296.beehiiv.com⸻ Show Notes Episode BreakdownStep 1: Schedule Your Exam First • “If it isn’t scheduled, it isn’t real” • Why deadlines create urgency and focus • How far out you should scheduleStep 2: Pick ONE Prep Resource • Why resource hopping kills progress • How to choose between books, courses, and apps • Commit to one primary systemStep 3: Study 3–4 Days Per Week • Consistency vs intensity • Building a sustainable study rhythm • Example weekly structureStep 4: Complete the Entire Prep Book • Don’t skip sections • Why weak areas matter more than strong ones • “What should you focus on more? All of it.”Step 5: Review Wrong Answers • Your wrong answers = your study guide • How to track mistakes • Turning weaknesses into strengthsStep 6: Take and Pass the Exam • Mental approach going into test day • Confidence through preparation • “One season of sacrifice can buy you a lifetime of progress”⸻Key Takeaways • A clear plan beats motivation every time • Consistency > cramming • Finishing is more important than perfect studying • Your mistakes are the fastest path to passing⸻Who This Episode Is For • Apprentice electricians preparing for their first exam • Journeymen ready to level up • Anyone stuck in “study mode” but not making progress • Electricians who are serious about building a long-term career
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  • From Electrician to Contractor: What You Should Be Doing Right Now

    From Electrician to Contractor: What You Should Be Doing Right Now
    Mar 26 2026

    Most electricians wait until they’re ready to start a business before they begin thinking like a contractor—and that’s exactly why so many struggle when they finally make the jump.

    In this episode of The Young Electrician Podcast, we break down how to start preparing for becoming an electrical contractor no matter what stage you’re in—apprentice, journeyman, or already doing side work.

    You’ll learn how to build a strong financial foundation, develop real-world skills beyond installation, and position yourself to succeed when it’s time to go out on your own.

    We cover:

    ● How to budget and manage money like a contractor


    ● Why building credit now can make or break your future business


    ● How to choose a specialty and master it


    ● What to start saving for (and why it matters more than you think)


    ● The difference between soft skills vs hard skills in the electrical trade


    ● How estimating, communication, and job flow impact your success


    If you’re serious about becoming an electrical contractor, scaling your income, or building a long-term business in the trades—this episode will give you a practical roadmap to start today.


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    Brand Partnerships or to be a Guest on the Podcast:

    Email: TheYoungElectricianPod@gmail.com

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    36 m
  • S2 E14 l 7 Mistakes New Journeyman Electricians Make

    S2 E14 l 7 Mistakes New Journeyman Electricians Make
    Mar 10 2026

    7 Mistakes New Journeyman Electricians Make (And How to Avoid Them)



    Passing your journeyman electrician exam is a huge milestone—but it’s not the finish line.


    In this episode of The Young Electrician Podcast, Ruben Young breaks down the 7 biggest mistakes new journeymen make after getting certified and how those mistakes can slow down your career, limit your income, and keep you stuck.


    If you’re an electrical apprentice preparing for the journeyman exam or a new journeyman electrician trying to advance your career, this episode will help you avoid the traps that hold many electricians back.


    You’ll learn how to think like a professional electrician, increase your value in the trade, and build a long-term career in the electrical industry.


    ⚡ Who This Episode Is For

    This episode is for:


    • Electrical apprentices preparing for the journeyman exam

    • Newly certified journeyman electricians

    • Electricians looking to increase their income

    • Tradespeople who want to build a long-term career in the electrical industry





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    If this episode helped you, share it with a coworker, apprentice, or someone studying for the electrical exam.


    Helping the next generation of electricians grow is how we strengthen the trade together.
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