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The Electrical Show

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Join Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan as they take a look at all the latest topics from the world of electricals, including product launches, top tips, and special guests.

Thomas will also be joined by some of the biggest names from across the industry giving their view on the latest news and developments.

The Electrical Show on Fix Radio is brought to you in partnership with Bosch Professional Power Tools.
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  • English

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  • Thursday · 17 min

    Ask Thomas Nagy Anything!

    Thomas Nagy flies solo for a Q&A featuring questions from listeners. Thomas tackles juicy questions about pricing, hiring, training and the future of the industry, reflects on his contracting journey and answers some controversial questions along...

  • September 3 · 27 min

    Mark & Teddy Pink Face Real-World Electrical Trade Dilemmas

    Paul Meenan puts electrician Mark Pink and his 16-year-old apprentice son Teddy to the test with a series of real-world electrical trade dilemmas. From dealing with unsafe work and difficult customers to site banter, pricing jobs, buying tools and...

  • August 20 · 31 min

    Are You Compromising Fire Safety?

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined once again by fire safety consultant Dan Jackson to discuss one of the most important responsibilities for electrical contractors: understanding and maintaining the fire integrity of the buildings they work in....

  • August 13 · 31 min

    Are British Standards Holding Construction Back?

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by fire safety expert Dan Jackson to debate whether the way standards are applied on construction projects can sometimes create unnecessary costs, delays and setbacks. They’re also joined by Dan Rossiter, Head...

  • August 6 · 26 min

    Dealing With Setbacks & Challenges

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about how to handle setbacks and challenges from other people letting you down and when to pick your battles... to problems with deliveries and also some hypothetical situations that many in the trade encounter.

  • July 30 · 28 min

    Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan Discuss Time Management & Delegation

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about how to manage time as a contractor and the art of delegation. Danny Webb joins the chat to explain why he thinks this could be his greatest attribute and shares some insight into how he's mastered it. Callum...

  • July 23 · 29 min

    Worthwhile? Vs. Waste of Time!

    Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy address what they feel is worthwhile or a waste of time from their perspective in the Electrical sector. There's also a chat around the wider construction industry and some controversial takes (as you might expect) 

  • July 9 · 26 min

    Thomas Nagy Shares The Story Behind His Business Growth

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about Tom's business growth in the past 5-10 years and the story behind how Tom has gone from closing down a business, to starting fresh with a small team that he's now built to over 20 people. Thomas talks about the...

  • July 2 · 32 min

    Meter Tampering & Illegal Work Done By The Public

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into meter tampering and requests from customers that Electricians engage in meter tampering and other illegal work. Kimmy The Sparks joins the show to talk about her past experiences with this request from the public,...

  • June 25 · 39 min

    Raising The Standard of Training

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into efforts to improve competency through training and how we could provide a better standard of training within the industry. Adrian Davey joins the show to talk about a real world example of poor workmanship being...

  • June 18 · 27 min

    How To Write Tenders That Will Win You Work

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into the approach to putting together tenders and bids for work. Thomas talks about his experiences as a Contractor, Paul gives some insight into what he's looking for when he gets tenders from those looking for work...

  • June 11 · 27 min

    When Projects & Jobs Go Wrong!

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about how and why projects and jobs of all scale go wrong. They chat about past experience, dissect the issues and what caused them, talk about what happens next, how major projects end up badly done, over budget and...

  • June 4 · 28 min

    Back To The Start

    This week, Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan go back to the very start of their careers in the electrical trade. They share memories from their first days on site, discuss the challenges they faced as apprentices, and reflect on the moments that shaped...

  • May 28 · 27 min

    Are We Getting Enough Sleep?

    Lack of sleep is fast becoming one of the biggest health concerns for tradespeople, with new research from Tradesman Saver revealing that 59% say poor sleep is affecting their mental health. In this episode, Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss their...

  • May 21 · 34 min

    Apprenticeships, Skills, and the Next Generation

    This episode explores apprenticeships, skills, and the future of the next generation of tradespeople, featuring a wide-ranging discussion on training, opportunity, and workforce development. Thomas and Paul are joined by Keith Sanderson from the...

  • May 14 · 22 min

    Recent Experiences, Wiring Regs & Industry Updates

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan catch up to discuss their recent experiences, both professionally and personally. Paul reflects on his recent trip to America, while Thomas shares work updates and how he has recently sold a vehicle to Ukraine. There is...

  • May 7 · 27 min

    Plug-In Solar in the UK - What’s Next?

    Plug-in solar is coming to the market in the UK. Before heading off to the States, Paul gave us an early look at what this could mean. Now he’s back, and we’ve been holding onto the follow-up for just this moment. In this episode, we dive deeper...

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