The struggles of being a BOSS

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In this weekly vlog usually available only to channel members, you'll follow Jordan as he takes you behind the scenes at Artisan Electrics. Offering insight into his thought process during a challenging time at the helm of the company, you'll see how the business ticks from day to day and see what goes on apart from the usual electrical work that gets filmed and posted on RU-vid.
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@artisanelectrics Год назад

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@joeypriestman6783 Год назад

Mate I had a business that got overwhelming and I struggled mentally to the point I’m only here thanks to some luck on life support cause I just struggled so much I felt instead of losing everything I’ll just remove myself completely and I’ve been an advocate for mental health and business health since I came through. I had to go solo again and remove all stress, know my limits. Everyone’s different and can cope with different amounts, I just can’t mentally do what others can just know you can chat and I’ll be more than happy to help In private.

@powerbastion1083 Год назад

Keep going you’ve got thousands of us gunning for you out here. Inspirational.

@rw_tv Год назад

This has helped me massively. Been self employed for just over a year now and I’m experiencing the crazy busy times and quiet periods when you have no more than a weeks work booked up. Something for me which I’m unsure about is t&c on invoices and quotes. A video along those lines would be awesome

@oliverbarlow Год назад

Work/ life balance should be on top of that journal each day mate. I've had my own electrical business for 11 years. Worked 6/7 days a week for years. Post COVID I've now reduced to 5 days and it's the best decision I've ever made. Switching off from work just 2 days a week makes everything easier and clearer in my opinion. Also I've found taking on the small jobs too is great for cash flow. More labour intensive with minimal outlay on materials. Great channel mate. Hope you sort things out.

@artisanelectrics Год назад

Thanks - that’s great advice - I do work long days at the moment but planning on changing things up a bit to get my work life balance back

@joe27979 Год назад

Thanks for sharing the lows and the highs, keep strong chin up and don’t be afraid to let out a sigh from time to time. Kudos 💪

@artisanelectrics Год назад

Thanks for your support!

@hassa69 Год назад

Running a business myself, we have found cashflow very difficult in the past 6-8months, which has lead us to really tighten down on our debtors. We are chasing harder for money which is a joint effort between a few of us in the business (over and above their normal daily jobs), maybe you could look at bigger deposits on order or be more ruthless to not start work until you have received the money or once the product arrives with you. Hope this helps.

@snipersareusful Год назад

I had the same thing mate, You know when you are doing your 3 hard weeks and feel like you need a week off, 12 - 14 hour days, short weekends. I saw a psychologist, i recommend you do too. Its well worth figuring out what is wrong. Turns out I was just burnt out and being depressed is something totally different. Please give it a go mate :) Love your videos, thanks so much for the content mate.

@garethwatson7999 Год назад

What you need is something completely separate from the business and sparks entirely, whether that be a hobby, sport or a project that brings enjoyment and this would give you some balance. Balance is key to success and happiness. All the best 😊

@highlandsparky Год назад

There’s always some tuff times, but good to get it off your chest too….I’ll not pretend to be a business expert but Your company is at that size where you possibly need to grow it by pursuing more work, with RU-vid and office staff, you possibly need more boots on the ground earning to cover office overheads. Having your sparks at times, all in the office helping out when quiet is money in the fire when you want them out earning. Like your previous video, where you mentioned quarterly loses, add up your team time in the office and see what that’s cost you over the quarter. Courses also eat money, do all guys need to be trained, maybe stagger training throughout the year so it’s less of a financial hit at any one time. Money had gone somewhere it’s just finding where, and that’s possibly best places to start. Just a few of my thoughts of possible avenues to explore.😊

@artisanelectrics Год назад

You’re absolutely right we should have at least 10 electricians for the size of our admin team. RU-vid is a strange beast it gives us lots of leads but also lots of extra time goes into responding to people who are out of our area or who just want free advice. We do what we can to help every as much as possible but we need to be doing way more paid work to be sustainably profitable.

@highlandsparky Год назад

Also at times in business, people get caught up in making money, you don’t always have to, the key is not losing it, sometimes its worth taking a job to get a foot in a door or as an in-between job, so long as it pays the bills. You don’t strike me as someone who shall give up easily though, all the best Jordan.

@tomevans1388 Год назад

I love watching Artisan Electrics but found this video to be somewhat uncomfortable. I totally understand the pressures of running your own business, and it is clear that you are close to burnout, but I wonder if you consider how this video may make your employees feel? If I was working for you and saw you making this video I think I'd be looking around at other opportunities - If the head of the team is considering giving up then how do you think that makes your workers feel?

@peterwickett9088 Год назад

Been watching you from day one - fair play for making the video and showing everyone Keep going mate 👍🙂

@artisanelectrics Год назад

Thanks - it was a tough one to share

@moe85moe85 Год назад

Thanks for keeping it real

@mrhouse3826 Год назад

Big thumbs up for the sheer balls to 'let it out'. Even though I'm now a sparky (employed) I had my own pub/restaurant and was completely burned out after 12 years and know exactly that feeling. Loving the 9-5 now.

@HerbyDigitalTV Год назад

Running a business is tough, but you’ve done amazing to build the great business you have.

@corymac Год назад

Oof, I know that feeling. Self employed for me is always a pendulum, swinging between ‘I hate this’ and ‘I love this’. Very rarely an inbetween 😂.

@artisanelectrics Год назад

Yep - that pretty much sums it up

@andyman1032 Год назад

same here its a struggle but i love the freedom self employed brings but its very hard but if your good at your job and love banter with customers which i love then there is no way I'm going to be employed by someone telling me what time i can have break can i have a day off ect

@andyman1032 Год назад

thank you artisan electrics love your channel and videos 👍

@Pedgo1986 Год назад

@@artisanelectrics maybe you need to delegate some responsibilities on others for time being and be boy Friday nad weekends i am off i wont take call only utmost emergencies bye. I dont know if its your case many too many times people miss the reason why they have employees - to do work instead of them.

@rattlehead85 Год назад

Very honest video Jordan. You have done incredibly well to get where you have in a relatively short period of time. I remember the days when you started as a one man band. Many have said its best to stay small and perhaps there is a lot of truth in that. Mental health is most important and what you must consider is that no business is worth putting your own wellbeing at risk for. I learnt that the hard way and now sadly in a very bad place as a result.

@philip6057 Год назад

As a spark myself, I have my own one man band Ltd Co, NICEIC and all the good stuff. There is enough pressure just for me, but understand where you are at. I would not like to have the stress of having to look after a load of employees. Good vid and hats off to you for letting it out. Do what is good for you!!

@rpetty Год назад

Been there. It’s tough. Just know that with the quality work you do, that it will work out. Your work speaks for itself and the customers and success will come. Hang in there. We’re rooting for you over here in the States!

@spatel3783 Год назад

really enjoyed seeing the highs and lows you went through on a normal week for you. Really insightful and appreciate your openness. Wishing you all the best!

@alankennedy7623 Год назад

Chin up mate, be positive and believe in the brand you've built. 🙌🙌

@artisanelectrics Год назад

Thanks!

@garydrumm7263 Год назад

very good video because it's never easy to talk about the bad days but you have a good head about you and you seem to have a great crew backing you up take a step back and have look from the outside in to the inside and you will work it out, just may be have a look at the type of a electrical work you are doing and change it up a bit some time the easy stuff make just as much as the hard stuff .well done Gary from Ireland

@arniewheeler4673 Год назад

its not negativity, it's venting with a hoping of feeling better, whatever the problem it still exists. but after venting sometimes feels easier to address. i've always found that support at home really helps. sorry if my comment hasn't helped.

@artisanelectrics Год назад

It’s more helpful than you might think. I feel better about venting now 😂

@RK-1956 Год назад

Keeping list(s) is the easiest way to stay organized. Trying to remember all the things that need to be done is a sure-fire way to forget something and to keep your stress level up.

@VincentParrett Год назад

The reality is most small business owners earn less than their staff - in the same boat myself - the struggle is real. Love the channel.. hope you find a way to make the business work.

@Setola Год назад

I understand your concerns more than you can ever imagine! Keep it up, slow down a bit, maybe take a break... Overcoming those thoughts is hard, but not impossible :) And also thanks for sharing it with us! Cheers

@mitchobrien1728 Год назад

Hi jordan, great video. We met recently, i was quoting for a project next door to where you and the guys were working. You were filming what i can only assume was some B-roll for a unilifht product when i came uo and said hello. Anyway, fantastic video. I love the openess and the honesty and its actually made me feel so much better about myself and my business. Daily i go through exactly the same thought procees and struggles that you talked about in this video. Its nice to know that its not just me and that its not that 'Im not good enough'. Anyways, keep plugging away. You, your company, your staff and all that you guys touch is amazing. Pioneers of our industry and proof that it doesnt need to be a race to the bottom. Its just a shame that often overheads outweigh income. Fine adjustments and constant evaluation and youll balance the boat. I've got this. You've got this. ❤

@artisanelectrics Год назад

I remember meeting you! Thanks this is a great comment. I’m glad the video helped you too. We’re all in this together.

@davedevonlad7402 Год назад

This is really great to hear that these guys are really nice and genuine even when not on the videos.👍

@ergotmania1140 Год назад

I don't know how old this is, but I get your pain. I'm sure you'll find the motivation. You have taught me and so many so much, mabey that what you need. A new income stream, something you find less stressful and more lucrative. I can't tell you what that is, but be proud of what you have created and built. Keep it up, and good things will happen. Keep well.

@iainmcdougall3628 Год назад

“Too much to do and not enough time to do it”…. So sit and talk to a camera….!! Oh and go home “early” to visit your mum “Ask the team to do more, but they are snowed under”, thought there was no work and you are quiet….? Im sure Milwaukee will be sad to hear your thinking of throwing the towel in….!! Video content is going off I’m afraid.

@PlayGrum Год назад

More people, Men especially need to be brave and let it out sometimes, talking about it is a strength - hope you figure it all out

@artisanelectrics Год назад

Thanks - well said

@craigc5879 Год назад

One thing I found beneficial to my business was popping a business card /brochure into the houses / businesses either side of where I was working, amazing how much work this generated

@craigadams9741 Год назад

Went through all that myself. Ran a food manufacturing company for 20 years, (My dad died when he was 47, I took over at 24,) 35 staff, worked 7 days a week, 80 hours a week, 1 week holiday a year if I was lucky, £3m turnover, all the bills, was miserable the whole time, red tape, audits, customers who had no loyalty. To be honest ruined my life, depressed, sold the business, thought I would retrain as an adult apprentice electrician, have an income from the sale, work as an apprentice, new life. 11 months after the sale the new owner bankrupt the business I grew and sacrificed over 20 years. Lost deferred payments, rental income, now money we have from the sale, ploughing back into the property to be able to set up for rental to others. Do you ever get off the hamster wheel. One thing, If I ever set up a business it would be just me or a simple business with no manufacturing. (I see it with my boss just now, things are quiet)

@iannewby5057 Год назад

I had my own LTD company,I went through the same problems you are going through,every 10 years we end up in a recession which put me in unreliable predicament work wise,so I decided to liquidate the business and I decided to get a job with regular wages, holidays and pension scheme and now I have no overdraft and happy

@davedevonlad7402 Год назад

I hope it picks up for you guys as if you were in my area (Devon) I would highly recommend you guys after not finding anyone with your dedication to detail and work ethic down here. I recently visited Goodwood festival of speed and would have loved seeing you there in the electric avenue building as your experience with car chargers and solar would have been a real benefit as people were asking about the pros and cons of all the chargers+ solar integration. Many EV car charger companies were not even there to my surprise. If you do ever expand consider the south west as we don't get many guys like you with your dedication to detail and professionalism. I recently had a zappi fitted and could have done with your expert angled drilling experience 😁 I really enjoy this channel and look forward to even more great videos. Keep it up guys.

@2011craggie Год назад

I own my own business in Canada doing data cabling...I have had a lot of those days as well. it does seem that I would make the same amount of money working for someone else, but (There is always a but in there) I am providing a lifestyle to my techs as well as my customers that would have to go somewhere else and maybe not got the high standard of service that my company provides. It IS a large load to carry on your shoulders...but it's an honorable one. I LOVE all your videos and like seeing the differences between UK and Canadian Sparkies.

@1499cally Год назад

Maybe worth reaching out to Tom Nagy as he was in the same boat before.

@smilerjerg Год назад

So good of you to show some vulnerability and share this. I really felt the emotion. I can just about imagine the stress you feel - it's a lot! One idea, not sure if it helps... could you offer a small stake in your business in return cash investment, to help regulate your cashflow? On the face lf it, you've developed a business with a valuable brand - something investors could find attractive (maybe even support you to grow?).

@DoctorElectricYouTube Год назад

What you're saying about the stress of running a big business is exactly the reason why I don't want to upscale my business, I'm happy how it is now, I'm my own boss, if I want a day off I take a day off and it won't bankrupt me, I would never want to be in that position where I'm not in control. Is that the DJI Mini 3? I have the DJI mini 2 SE, loving it.

@davideyres955 Год назад

You’re doing one of the hardest jobs in business so don’t beat yourself up about feeling like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders cause you do. Having post mortums when things go wrong is exactly the way to go. Learn from the mistakes and don’t repeat them. As for the situation, talk to you team and see what support they can do to help as if you go down then the team goes with you. They may have some ideas you have not thought of.

@clivedeer6211 Год назад

I've seen the solar panel sheets on the "This Old House" youtube channel, they are made in the US and come as a roll in various different sizes, they appear to work just as well as the normal panels but much easier to transport and install, worth checking out.

@MrCarnivoure Год назад

You remind of ex boss , in small family company. Same level of trying to organise the bussiness, meticulous planning, being regularly trained by bussiness tutors. He was trying to squeeze as much as possible and more out of me. In the end my body gave up, decided to take up voluntary redundancy as could not take anymore extra work and duties he was putting on me, kept saying its small company and everyone needs help around when needed to reduce overheads. Left and got my new carrier in smart metering. Never looked back. Yes, still we have targets and so on, yes we are a team , but each engineer works alone and that's what suits me. Noone hanging on my shoulder every day. If I'll do my daily work load quicker, I'll finish early. Bonus for hitting target and going over. I even volunteer for overtime when available 👌💪

@avidviewer1 Год назад

Hi Jordan. Really love the channel and have so much respect for you and your team. Re feeling overwhelmed, you asked for suggestions about what you could do. Well, you could perhaps research the cortisol hypothesis, which explains why ongoing pressures (time, finance, whatever) lowers our mood and can ultimately cause us to become depressed. Sometimes, simply understanding what's happening to us stops the process in its tracks and is all we need. All the best! 🤗

@Ben-gm9lo Год назад

Jordan, thanks for another lovely video. So much I could say concerning you and your company, but I will keep it to one observation. Your video quality is superb. The clips flow, the camera angles show whatever you are talking about, sound levels are consistent and you keep any music to the same level as the voices, so I don't have to keep turning up and down my volume as I do for so many other channels. Well done team.

@jonathanblankley3546 Год назад

You really need to delegate more. When you hire people that you trust that have have the talent, you need to let them take some of the strain from you. I have a small team of apex experience professionals that I implicitly trust who will call me if needed. If you have that its the most comforting thing there is, especially if you are a perfectionist that demands quality - which I do :)

@trikmads Год назад

From experience helping others, people get waay to many things to do yourself and it will explode at some point. I would really recommend get a Assistant virtual or irl that can manage your time set appointments and meetings etc. And automating the quoting part of ordering products. I work as a assistant in a huge it vendor over here. I've set automations up that can search ALL our platforms for what's able to be delivered within next 2 days etc. And make a quote instantly after so it's only 3 steps to make a quote I'm sure it would help you immensely. Specially with how distracted you get normally have one person that can set you back on track immediately is a huge help

@cornflake75 Год назад

Jordan, you have been an inspiration. Reding the title on the video was kinda shocking. I really hope you will push through this and thrive gain ! Thanks for being honest, hope you can get some rest and will have a healthy work-life balance in the future !

@craiggallacher Год назад

Hope you are ok Jordan some days life is just a lot to take but you have a great team and family at your back

@spencernasey6662 Год назад

New to this channel as I'm looking to take Level 2 starting a few weeks time and embarking on a new life journey at the age of 54 , going to be juggling my regular job with college and grabbing real experience where I can. I. Always thought my mid life crisis would be a Rolex watch , soft top sports and a twentysomething trophy eye candy girl. Not the latest copy of 18 th Edition regs and testing meters. Anyway I've got a lot out of your videos and its helped to inspire me. Having run my own small business and being a landlord I get all your stresses. You will get through it but ONLY if you look after your own health, mental and physical. My dog keeps me grounded.

@gtogamesss Год назад

There’s nothing wrong with making your own choice. Life is not just money and work. Just make sure you don’t push yourself and others to the corner. Taking a break can accomplish a longer journey. Hope you all the best, love your works and videos, take care💪🏿☺️.

@chrisillingworth7967 Год назад

Out of intrest what van racking do you have? An what’s happened to hilti tools? Or you just using the pack out?

@JackDaLadd Год назад

Personally jordan you may take this the wrong way or not, but i think a couple of things you could help yourself with, is not splurging 40k on new vans get used in good condition for half the price or 2/3 of the price, also tool rental, i understand you don't have to repair the tools and it's a sponsorship, however the amount you pay yearly on tools could pay for really decent mid range sets for the entire team, running a company is about making sacrafices even if they're difficult to do personally i couldn't imagine renting tools, buy new milwaukee sets activate the extended warrenty ( you then have 3 years (free) warrenty, in those 3 years anything goes wrong you can send them back for a repair or replacement, (unless you damage it by accident falling from scaffold or something ya know the artisan special) you have the best of the best for the team i understand that, however sometimes you have to look at the bigger picture, compare price point to specs, and if you compare milwaukee to hilti the specs are similar and priced great compared to hilti, i love hilti tools but could never justify the prices for them, when their are absolutely great products for reasonable prices out there

@nobotshere8364 Год назад

Why is the admin team not sending things like contracts offers. Save a template on a teams link or equivalent and electronic send. You need to free up your capacity outside looking in.

@brendanfisher2528 Год назад

We are all in the same boat. Its either hectic or dead.. and when it's dead you worry and thing its all over.. but it always gets better... could you maybe do a video on how you advertise or try to bring in work? Also you have alot of overheads for work to be dead.. you not thought about trimming back on overheads like staff or the office etc? Stay strong

@Heatingandplumbing1 Год назад

I chucked it back in march/April. I was one man band constantly stressed and unhappy. sick of feast of famin cause all I did was boiler repairs and odd installation. come spring and summer it would be tumble weed. your working way to much . set your business hours and family hours. I am working for a electric boiler manufacturer in technical department and I love it. do what is right for you and your family.

@davidsykes9261 Год назад

Jordan keep your chin up Bud, been doing this for 30 years now and would not change a thing. Met you at Farnborough you came across as a thoroughly decent bloke, sometimes worth taking a break, it won’t fall apart because your not in the office. Even a complete day away to turn off, Spa/Golf if that’s your thing, need to recharge and go again. All the best

@Meath123 Год назад

6:53 the suspense - what happened at the meeting 😂

@Electronzap Год назад

Selling and starting over might be a good thing. It's good that you are sharing what goes into having a business.

@bastian433 Год назад

You have those solar roof tiles, not sure how they work but it might be an idea for some "stealth" solar panels. They probably don't last as long as normal solar panels.

@SamDaviesBuilder Год назад

Good video here, nice to see how it all works day to day. You must do well to sleep at night with so much on your plate. I mainly work by myself but work becomes stressful when I can’t meet deadlines or keep to a date for the next job. When the weather turns bad there’s nothing I can do and you can’t get the lost days back!

@paulsmith3652 Год назад

Nice video of how life is not easy running your own company and so many depending on you. 😀👍 Seems strange an other sparky is coming into your office to do a EICRthat not artisan, it i suppose if it’s a rented office unit and the landlord has there own electricians. Keep up the good work.👍

@CapenterAndy Год назад

Video idea Explaning differnce between G98 G99 ect and how to tell what you may need ? when it comes to solar install

@TheGingerOneNI Год назад

As a video idea if be interested to see how you would spec out a new build from start to finish with maximum renewables in mind.

@rabbit9696 Год назад

Just find yourself a business partner or two. One individual can only run a business so big, then you need a second you. Learn to trust and delegate to your best team member, make them a partner. And, if necessary find two. Success can bread failure - don't let it take you down. You do brilliant work, the world needs people like you!!! Reach out for advice.

@inothome Год назад

You're not a quitter if you close up shop! I don't blame you, the risk / reward isn't very good. I had worked for a few small businesses when I was younger and after seeing the go through what they went through, while I just went home at 5 or 6 pm and had no worries I said to myself, never for me. Made over 6 figures in the electrical field working for others and now I work contract work for 8 to 12 months at a time, then take a year or two off. No idea why anyone would want to go through what you're going through. Hats off to those that do, but nope. I love my work, take pride in my work and go the extra mile, it's how I work. But a business doesn't keep me up at night and knowing I get paid for doing my job is a great feeling. Good luck with what you decide, but most of the comments here are telling you to keep going. Fuck that, do what you have to do for you!

@KTWElectrical Год назад

With you Jordan I'm a 1 man band and it's feast or famine, I've just had to let my apprentice go because I can't guarantee his wages each month. We just have to keep going, it's not just us it's an industry wide issue at the moment, no one is spending money.

@johnmccaffrey4454 8 месяцев назад

I like watching your videos and you are very knowledgeable. One thing that really bugs me is when trained electricians say “Testing & Inspection” (2.03) or even have their vans lettered up Testing & Inspection. Inspection should always precede testing and not the other way round.

@BillsCountrysideAdventures Год назад

Mate you need a sales manager guy out meeting firms and getting in business. Get lads weekend on a boat, think that would be fun. Much ❤❤❤❤

@artisanelectrics Год назад

Yeah working on it 👍

@pete7371 Год назад

Hi, I'd really appreciate your advice, I'm really wanting to re train as an electrician. I'm 45, what would you think is the best and quickest route to take to do it at my age. I'm worried I may be too old now and don't think an apprenticeship at my age would be the best thing to do

@jamielee9350 Год назад

When them pallets turned up you was like "A kid in a Candy Store" , as our friends across the pond would say 🤣🤣🤣

@radiotowers1159 Год назад

Used to run the faults team in one of my jobs, the best advice I got was to DELEGATE. I would never let anyone do my work as I never thought they could do it properly, I even used to dash out and catch the odd job I could not trust anyone to do. Perhaps its time to train up one of the guys to work along with you and you can concentrate on office work ..perhaps its time to hang up the tool bag like I had to do, this will help with a 7am to 4pm day. Is it time to be the boss and not one of the team ?

@MrMuddyhands Год назад

Thank you for sharing. Its important to let these worries off your chest. Sometimes we need to be as strict with ourselves about the non work things as we are with the work things. Allow yourself time off to reflect and reward as well and be strict about doing these. Block time in the day when to just answer emails, just edit films, organise the lock up etc etc Trust your team, lean on them you will be surprised at how much they will support you.

@steveroche2524 Год назад

Overheads and cash flow big headaches alot of time better to stay small sensible and nimble

@MrAdamk1981 Год назад

As a electrical contacting company owner i relate to this , when you work out the answer let me know . Our biggest challenge is staff retention in a coal mining town .

@syl764 Год назад

Well done. Running a business can be hard, especially when you're expanding. Once you reach more of a steady size then I hope things will become slightly more comfortable. Still - I hope you're collecting points on your Amex, should convert into loads of airmiles for that holiday you feel you need.

@callumwhitelaw4581 Год назад

Our works the same nothing new coming in as you say either busy or nothing it’s quite worrying,pricing a lot and getting nothing atm folk are charging crazy cheap prices atm

@LeoH3L1 Год назад

Honestly, I would recommend spending some time getting higher engineering qualifications and moving over to an engineering position rather than being on the tools, I did, I actually did it the other way round, went the engineering route, then went on the tools for a few years, then back to the engineering side of it, and I will never go back, now the main tool I use is the grey matter and CAD, far better job, better pay, better conditions, and you don't have to be crawling around following cables or be 6ft up a ladder. It's a different skill set, and has its own challenges, sometimes can be stressful, and you'll spend a lot of time researching, but it is also far more interesting.

@kieranmcmahon3518 Год назад

Hi Jordan. I know exactly how you feel. It can be very tuff going .Sometimes when self employed people have a very deflated moment it’s because they are deep into burn out. I know I’m self employed it can grueling sometimes I see it can be a battle. Keep your chin up and look back on those who matter in life. Your a very decent lad. All the best kieran in Ireland

@BG-do4xr Год назад

I would love to see you guys racking out the vans !!!

@ThomasMagee-g8r Год назад

Never give up good luck

@rlove21 Год назад

Have you got a business coach or mentor - it's can be really valuable to have an impartial 3rd party to both bounce ideas off, get candid feedback from and act as a sounding board, source of suggestions.

@artisanelectrics Год назад

Yeah I have a business coach I meet with once a week which helps a lot - I think I would have jacked it in a long time ago if I didn’t have him to vent to 😂

@djoneselec5100 Год назад

I've been where you are - daily weekly monthly. It's a strange business. Once month you're busy - making money, cash in the bank then you're still earning almost nothing yourself. What are we doing?! I really don't understand it myself. People think we earn a fortune working for ourselves but it's far from true sometimes. I'm on this business 6/7 days a week and it's only getting harder. We are all in this together. Smaller jobs are better for cashflow i find !

@artisanelectrics Год назад

Thanks for sharing your experience! Glad it's not just me...

@jamielee9350 Год назад

22:02 I have got socks that are older than you , don't presume you have given everyone advice.. Be humble, 💩 happens, you will get over it .

@terry.hudson Год назад

A Milwaukee pack out video for a smaller van would be cool to see. Utilising a smaller space to the best of its ability.

@dennisoleary4535 Год назад

Honest painful video, real life! Advice, you Need a life coach! Find the best!, good luck and keep going. The quality of your work is exceptional!

@artisanelectrics Год назад

That’s probably a good idea!

@danvonranger Год назад

Hi. Thanks for sharing. You asked for advice. I'm not really qualified to do so, so take this with a pinch of salt, but from someone that's on the outside looking in it appears that we could be talking about different skillsets here. You are clearly a skilled and professional electrician (if that's the correct term - electrical engineer?) but maybe you would benefit from seeking professional advice on how to run a business. To me they feel like very different skills and going on my own experiences (from years ago as a builder) it's fairly common to be great at a trade but lacking in running it as a business. Just a thought :) and I have no doubt things will work out for you. Looking at the comments you have a great following.

@saxilbyjoe4325 Год назад

Hi - thanks for making these videos. My advice after running large teams for too many years is to ensure you delegate and empower your team more. Start off with sharing what you've just told us in your next team meetings and 121s. I'm sure your guys will get it. Best wishes.

@BabyBane100 Год назад

When I had a business ,I was doing a 60 hour week ,running around like a blue arse fly spending every evening, having to do a NICEIC certificate ,for every time you blew your nose……Someone said to me “at this rate you’re going to be the richest man in the graveyard” This struck home and backed down immediately!!!

@allan4787 Год назад

2 people in the office, a camera operator,and yourself as overheads to ? 4? on the tools sounds overkill to me.

@robertdavies3020 Год назад

Nuisance tripping on solar installations. All tests ok. Some blogs suggest swapping 30mA RCD for a 100ma. What's your thoughts? Great channel 👏 👍

@terry.hudson Год назад

Also a collab with your cousin would be cool, see what goes into caravan electrics

@artisanelectrics Год назад

Maybe I should visit site to work with him for a day!

@terry.hudson Год назад

@@artisanelectrics jumped in on comments before your serious piece to camera. Try a little meditation course if you haven't before. It's amazing what taking just ten minutes a day for yourself can do. Loads of good RU-vid guided ones. Chin up, we all love the channel and seeing your work, personally I find your whole business very inspiring, so thanks 🙏

@ErnestIT Год назад

@@artisanelectrics that's a good idea - would also be good advertisement for your cousin, as well as some different content for your YT channel. Always like your videos and how your business has grown over the years. Meditation is a very useful tool, during a tuff time, but even more when used more regularly. Wishing you and your team success!

@madgebishop5409 Год назад

im not watching this video as im presuming its the usual click bait title that artisan specialise in...he'll be quitting a brand of drill or something like that

@randomcamerajunk6977 Год назад

No he's saying he has cash flow problems and wants to jack it all in and become a sexpat in Bangkok. £100k bill can't pay it on time. He's ageing like milk so I'm guessing it's not b8 m8

@badwolf1984 Год назад

When you have a slow week, donate time to fixing electrics in the community who cant afford an electrician for very small fee. There is a plummer in Burnley who does things like this. Review products and be honest and frank, don't get paid to read a script endorsing a product you wouldn't actually use, and get video sponsorship by De-Brand becasue who doesn't want carbon fiber RGB light switches.

@johnhanson8442 Год назад

Not in your trade retired now used to work 6 to 7 days a week for 20 years running my business then thought hang on the jobs running me. So cut back to 6 then five got someone who worked with me for years to step up and help run the company Best thing I ever did amazing what few days away not thinking about work does.

@thegingerhustle3173 Год назад

All been there bud ❤️ Video idea for wilst quite why to join and review my builder etc. Bit of work (probs not great money) but be a.. Mazing vid with massive reach

@TRANSIT28 Год назад

If your short of work go and do that old blokes house where you got a buzz.😂😂😂😂👍🤞

@cliffperry8470 Год назад

You need to run a 1 to 31 calendar then more what you can get done to the next day or when you can sort it . Works for me .

@artisanelectrics Год назад

So you plan every day a month ahead?

@cliffperry8470 Год назад

@@artisanelectrics no not really you just start from one day then move from there just make sure you put info in for the day before to remind you for the next day .

@MrLittledirector Год назад

I think site work would be a good idea. New Builds etc. Steady flow of work. You will get through this Jordan! 👍

@danielgibbons4019 Год назад

Great video. I can very much relate. One suggestion would be to swap day's with other companies. When you are quite they may be busy and would love the help and also the other way around

@edwyncorteen1527 Год назад

Zappi are now OCPP compatible!

@bradscott2432 Год назад

As fellow south African Demi Demi said "tough times never last, only tough people last". I find my self telling my self that almost on a daily basis now days with running my own car dealership

@Studio488photography Год назад

Running a business does not get the credit it deserves, and employing people is difficult, honestly, you are better on your own, you will struggle to work ON the business and IN the business at the same time. Stress is a silent killer pal.