Master The NEC - PODCAST
Listen as Nationally Recognized Electrical Code Experts interpret and explain in technical detail the various chapters, sections, parts, and line items of the National Electrical Code. If you struggle with technical jargon then follow me and consider joining our Fast Trax® Family. We have introduced (2) new affordable NEC Learning Programs to teach you the National Electrical Code. Visit our website at https://fasttraxsystem.com for more details.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.
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When the Dream Needs a Day Job: Turning a Failing Business Into a Side Hustle
In this episode, we tackle one of the hardest truths in entrepreneurship—knowing when a business isn’t ready to stand on its own. Too many people pour thousands of dollars, years of time, and even money from family into ventures that simply aren’t producing enough income to survive. At some point, determination can turn into financial damage. We discuss how to recognize when it’s time to shift gears, get a steady job to stabilize your finances, and move the dream into a side hustle instead of letting it destroy your bank account and relationships. Stepping back from a strugg...
Master The NEC | Episode 55 | Burning Bridges in the Electrical Industry
In today’s connected world, burning bridges in the electrical industry can cost you far more than you realize. In this episode, The Electrical Guru dives into the real-world consequences of publicly criticizing inspectors, manufacturers, educators, and fellow electricians—especially on social media.<br /><br />The electrical trade is a tight-knit community where reputations travel fast, and opportunities often depend on professional relationships built over years. One emotional post or public rant can quietly damage your credibility, limit future support, and close doors you didn’t even know were open.<br /><br />Whether you’re an electrical contractor, apprentice, inspector, or indus...
Master The NEC | Episode 54 | My Thoughts on Home Inspectors
This episode is powerful because it focuses on the value of Home Inspectors to the electrician and not just the buyer and/or seller. You may be shocked, pun intended, to learn what Paul Abernathy, a nationally recognized electrical expert, thinks about home inspectors and what they bring to the table for electricians. We, as electricians and electrical contractors, are always looking to grow our business, to increase our exposure, and to simply be the best we can be.<br /><br />So, embracing the Home Inspection Industry is very important to an electrical contractor’s success. Yes, I know the ac...
Master The NEC | Episode 53 | Do Your Service Techs have Soft Skills?
This episode is powerful because it focuses on the importance of soft skills, such as communication and conflict mitigation, that all service employees need to be trained to understand the importance of Soft Skills in the Trades.<br /> <br />The company's reputation can be destroyed by one bad service call. The results of poor people skills can undo thousands of hours, if not years of hard work, when it could have all be avoided with some soft skills training.<br /><br />Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, d...
Master The NEC | Episode 52 | Being the Best Electrician Will NOT Make You Successful
🧠 Being the best electrician in the world does not make you the best electrical contractor — and it definitely does not guarantee business success. In this episode, Paul Abernathy breaks down the uncomfortable truth most electricians never hear:<br /><br />Technical skill alone does not build profitable, scalable electrical contracting businesses. You’ll learn:Why customers don’t buy your technical ability — they buy your company imageThe difference between being a great electrician and a great electrical contractorHow branding, professionalism, communication, and systems drive real growthWhy so many talented electricians fail as business ownersWhat successful electrical companies actually focus onIf you're an electric...
Master The NEC | Episode 51 | Overview of Electrically Safe Condition
This episode is powerful because it provides an overview of a critical concept: effectively removing electrical power from a circuit or equipment and restoring it to an electrically safe condition.<br /><br />This podcast episode will provide a summary and overview of the 2-hour video on FastTraxTube.com, which discusses creating an Electrically Safe Working Condition using NFPA 70E and OSHA 1910.333 practices. This is a great listen before watching the video on FastTraxTube.com for an in-depth understanding of lockout and tagout procedures and all the necessary things to create an electrically safe work environment. <br /><br />Listen as Paul A...
The Bond and Ground Podcast | E9 | SSBJ vs EGC and How They Differ
Grounding and Bonding Course – 2023 NEC® Mastery for Electricians The Grounding and Bonding Course at FastTraxSystem.com is the most comprehensive and technically accurate online training program available for mastering electrical grounding and bonding systems under the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC®). This course goes far beyond basic grounding theory. It provides real-world application of Article 250, including a deep technical breakdown of:<br />Equipment Grounding Conductors (EGCs)Supply-Side Bonding Jumpers (SSBJs)Main Bonding JumpersSystem Bonding JumpersGrounded Conductor bondingService vs. feeder groundingSeparately Derived Systems (SDS)Effective ground-fault current pathsBonding of enclosures, raceways, and structural metalSizing rules using Tables 250.122 and 250.102(C)(1)Students learn how and...
Master The NEC | Episode 50 | Understanding Thermal Severity in Thermography
Certified Thermal Electrician™ is the most complete thermal imaging certification program built specifically for electricians, electrical inspectors, and electrical contractors. This video is a sample from our program lesson on Understanding Severity in Electrical Thermal Imaging.<br /><br />This professional thermal imaging training teaches you how to safely perform infrared inspections, interpret thermal images using ΔT analysis, apply NFPA 70B & NFPA 70E standards, and write defensible inspection reports that protect both your customer and your license. Whether you are an electrician, master electrician, electrical contractor, facility maintenance technician, or electrical inspector, this course gives you real-world field skills you can app...
Master The NEC | Episode 49 | Why Calculators Matter for Thermal Electricians
This episode is powerful because it focuses on the free thermal imaging calculators we have at ThermalElectrician.com and how they can be useful to anyone who is using a thermal camera in the field for accurate and reliable results. Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., and creator of the Certified Thermal Electrician program. Taking great electricians and making them amazingly great electricians.<br /><br />Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians...
Master The NEC | Episode 48 | Thermal Imaging is full of Misconceptions
This episode is powerful because it focuses on when untrained thermography experts peddle fear instead of facts to gain customers. In fact, in this episode, we talk about a few examples where a contractor lied to a customer and how that very act can give the profession a bad name. There is a difference between a Thermographer and a Certified Thermal Electrician, and we set the record straight in this episode. Sit back and enjoy the show.<br /><br />Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical...
