HELP Too Many Electricians Google Prices — Not Enough Understand Margins
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Built a 7-figure business in under 4 years and now focused on leadership, systems, and workforce development in the trades. Big believer in raising the standard and building teams that last.
Looking forward to learning from everyone here and contributing where I can.
Looking forward to learning from everyone here and contributing where I can.
👋 Welcome! Introduce Yourself Here
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Name or nickname: Will BetancesWe’re just getting this thing off the ground, and that means you’re one of the first people to be here — which is pretty damn cool.
This thread is for YOU. Whether you’ve been in the trades 20+ years or just getting started, we want to hear from you. Doesn’t have to be long or fancy — just drop a few things so we can get to know who’s here.
Here’s a quick format to make it easy — just copy/paste and fill in:
- Name or nickname:
- Trade(s):
- Where you’re based:
- What kind of work you do:
- Biggest win lately:
- What brought you here / what you’re hoping to get out of this community:
Let’s get to know each other and build something solid here.
P.S. Even if you’re just lurking for now — say hey! This is a good place to break the ice.
John + CompanyCam Crew
Trade(s): Electrical Contractor | Educator
Where you’re based: Connecticut
What kind of work you do: We specialize in residential, commercial, and clean energy installs through Energize Us LLC. I also run Energize Us EDU Inc., a nonprofit focused on apprenticeship training, leadership development, and workforce education.
Biggest win lately: Built a 7-figure business in under 4 years. Recently featured in Forbes, RE+, and on track to train 1,000+ tradesmen & women in our flagship event through our national programs.
What brought you here / what you’re hoping to get out of this community: I’m here to connect with other builders, share resources, and raise the bar for what it means to be a contractor in today’s world, breaking old stigmas related to the construction industry.
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What is the best business advice you ever received?
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"Spend 80% of your time on the 20%."Regardless of trade, what would you say is the absolute best advice you ever received as it relates to business, your craft or heck, even just life?
Fire away!
Assuming that 80% of the results come from 20% of the work, spending 80% of your time improving the 20% will get you further than trying to improve the other 80%.
In other words, focusing on making the "good" even better is more worth your time than trying to make the "okay" better.
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What will be Luke's first post....
- By John Talman
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The anticipation is unbearable ... just waiting to find out what will be Luke's first contribution to this new community.
Ready when you are @hansluke
Ready when you are @hansluke
👋 Welcome! Introduce Yourself Here
- By John Talman
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Mary-Anne has arrived!!
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👋 Welcome! Introduce Yourself Here
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Nice to meet you Ashley!
- Name or nickname: Ashley Smith
- Trade(s): Roofing, Remodeling, Residential New Construction
- Where you’re based: Central North Carolina
- What kind of work you do: I opened my roofing company in July of 2021. Started in residential and have grown in to commercial as well. Then got my full residential GC License and started my sister company this year that focuses on investment property flips, new construction single family homes, and all things residential building outside of roofing
- Biggest win lately: I finally found my Unicorn employee and have hired a Director of Operations for my roofing company so that I can get time back to focus more on my businesses and growth rather than in them! I will always be an owner operator because the contracting world gives me so much purpose and welcomed challenge, but balancing growth and expansion while working within the operation 12+ hours a day... not sustainable! I'm so excited to pass over the reins so I can dig in and continue to improve every aspect of my companies with intention and purpose
- What brought you here / what you’re hoping to get out of this community: The GOAT himself, our buddy John Talman
Thanks John! I'm excited about this new platform to connect, learn, and grow with each other! I'm a firm believer in "You become who you surround yourself with." Connecting with like minded "Good Contractors" (That's for you John) who understand that a problem is just a pathway to new solutions is a room I really look forward to being a part of.
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What is the best business advice you ever received?
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“Don’t go too big too fast.” Then I did and soon realized why I was told that.Regardless of trade, what would you say is the absolute best advice you ever received as it relates to business, your craft or heck, even just life?
Fire away!
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👋 Welcome! Introduce Yourself Here
- By John Talman
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- Name or nickname: Kevin Choquette @ravinbuikders
- Trade(s): Decks and Backyards. Previously home builder/remodeling/commercial
- Where you’re based: Rhode Island
- What kind of work you do: Big Deck Energy
- Biggest win lately: 220 lb bigeye tuna
- What brought you here / what you’re hoping to get out of this community: Colab with the homies
Hell yes, Kevin has arrived! Good to see you, my friend!
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👋 Welcome! Introduce Yourself Here
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- Name or nickname: Kevin Choquette @ravinbuikders
- Trade(s): Decks and Backyards. Previously home builder/remodeling/commercial
- Where you’re based: Rhode Island
- What kind of work you do: Big Deck Energy
- Biggest win lately: 220 lb bigeye tuna
- What brought you here / what you’re hoping to get out of this community: Colab with the homies
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👋 Welcome! Introduce Yourself Here
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Nice to meet you Jessie! You're spot on about the people. I have to say in my experience with CC over the last 7 years, I've legitimately never had a bad interaction or unhelpful conversation. Kudos to Luke, John and all the management for apparently building a company that the employees genuinely love to be a part of! And no, John didn't pay me to say thisJessie Demler / SlimBrick
Commercial masonry foreman that gets to lay brick/block occasionally
Northern Utah
Lay brick, block, or stone and put out job site fires.
Every day I get to come home to a happy pup and beautiful wife, that’s always a win
Aiden brought me here. S/o CompanyCam haha hopefully going to see a really great online community of tradespeople and those within CompanyCam as well since I love everyone I know within the company!
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👋 Welcome! Introduce Yourself Here
- By John Talman
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Yes!! Ashley is here!
- Name or nickname: Ashley Smith
- Trade(s): Roofing, Remodeling, Residential New Construction
- Where you’re based: Central North Carolina
- What kind of work you do: I opened my roofing company in July of 2021. Started in residential and have grown in to commercial as well. Then got my full residential GC License and started my sister company this year that focuses on investment property flips, new construction single family homes, and all things residential building outside of roofing
- Biggest win lately: I finally found my Unicorn employee and have hired a Director of Operations for my roofing company so that I can get time back to focus more on my businesses and growth rather than in them! I will always be an owner operator because the contracting world gives me so much purpose and welcomed challenge, but balancing growth and expansion while working within the operation 12+ hours a day... not sustainable! I'm so excited to pass over the reins so I can dig in and continue to improve every aspect of my companies with intention and purpose
- What brought you here / what you’re hoping to get out of this community: The GOAT himself, our buddy John Talman
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👋 Welcome! Introduce Yourself Here
- The Blue Room
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- Name or nickname: Ashley Smith
- Trade(s): Roofing, Remodeling, Residential New Construction
- Where you’re based: Central North Carolina
- What kind of work you do: I opened my roofing company in July of 2021. Started in residential and have grown in to commercial as well. Then got my full residential GC License and started my sister company this year that focuses on investment property flips, new construction single family homes, and all things residential building outside of roofing
- Biggest win lately: I finally found my Unicorn employee and have hired a Director of Operations for my roofing company so that I can get time back to focus more on my businesses and growth rather than in them! I will always be an owner operator because the contracting world gives me so much purpose and welcomed challenge, but balancing growth and expansion while working within the operation 12+ hours a day... not sustainable! I'm so excited to pass over the reins so I can dig in and continue to improve every aspect of my companies with intention and purpose
- What brought you here / what you’re hoping to get out of this community: The GOAT himself, our buddy John Talman Thanks John! I'm excited about this new platform to connect, learn, and grow with each other! I'm a firm believer in "You become who you surround yourself with." Connecting with like minded "Good Contractors" (That's for you John) who understand that a problem is just a pathway to new solutions is a room I really look forward to being a part of.
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👋 Welcome! Introduce Yourself Here
- By John Talman
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SlimBrick is here! Hey Jessie!Jessie Demler / SlimBrick
Commercial masonry foreman that gets to lay brick/block occasionally
Northern Utah
Lay brick, block, or stone and put out job site fires.
Every day I get to come home to a happy pup and beautiful wife, that’s always a win
Aiden brought me here. S/o CompanyCam haha hopefully going to see a really great online community of tradespeople and those within CompanyCam as well since I love everyone I know within the company!
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👋 Welcome! Introduce Yourself Here
- By SlimBrick
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Jessie Demler / SlimBrick
Commercial masonry foreman that gets to lay brick/block occasionally
Northern Utah
Lay brick, block, or stone and put out job site fires.
Every day I get to come home to a happy pup and beautiful wife, that’s always a win
Aiden brought me here. S/o CompanyCam haha hopefully going to see a really great online community of tradespeople and those within CompanyCam as well since I love everyone I know within the company!
Commercial masonry foreman that gets to lay brick/block occasionally
Northern Utah
Lay brick, block, or stone and put out job site fires.
Every day I get to come home to a happy pup and beautiful wife, that’s always a win
Aiden brought me here. S/o CompanyCam haha hopefully going to see a really great online community of tradespeople and those within CompanyCam as well since I love everyone I know within the company!
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💡Your BEST customer service advice is ...
- By John Talman
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What’s Your Go-To Line When a Customer Is Being Difficult?
We’ve all had those moments where a customer tests your patience — late pay, micro-managing, unrealistic expectations…
Could be a calm, professional line you always go to or it could be something hilarious you only say in your head...
Hit reply and let us know your go-to — someone else might need it this week
We’ve all had those moments where a customer tests your patience — late pay, micro-managing, unrealistic expectations…
Could be a calm, professional line you always go to or it could be something hilarious you only say in your head...
Hit reply and let us know your go-to — someone else might need it this week
☕ Coffee, Energy Drinks, or… Something Else?
- By John Talman
- The Blue Room
- 8 Replies
Alright, let’s settle it. 
What keeps you running on the job site?
What keeps you running on the job site?
- Coffee (hot or iced?)
- Monster? Red Bull? Celsius?
- Or you one of those superhumans that drinks water?
💸 What’s the Most Expensive Mistake You’ve Ever Made?
- By John Talman
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Let’s be real — everybody has a “that one time” story.
Underbid a job? Trusted the wrong client or person?
What’s the most expensive (or painful) mistake you’ve ever made — and what did you learn from it?
Could’ve cost you time, money, sanity… or all three. We’re here to learn from each other (and maybe laugh a little too, we hope!
).
Drop yours
Underbid a job? Trusted the wrong client or person?
What’s the most expensive (or painful) mistake you’ve ever made — and what did you learn from it?
Could’ve cost you time, money, sanity… or all three. We’re here to learn from each other (and maybe laugh a little too, we hope!
).Drop yours
👋 Welcome! Introduce Yourself Here
- By John Talman
- The Blue Room
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We’re just getting this thing off the ground, and that means you’re one of the first people to be here — which is pretty damn cool.
This thread is for YOU. Whether you’ve been in the trades 20+ years or just getting started, we want to hear from you. Doesn’t have to be long or fancy — just drop a few things so we can get to know who’s here.
Here’s a quick format to make it easy — just copy/paste and fill in:
Let’s get to know each other and build something solid here.
P.S. Even if you’re just lurking for now — say hey! This is a good place to break the ice.
John + CompanyCam Crew
This thread is for YOU. Whether you’ve been in the trades 20+ years or just getting started, we want to hear from you. Doesn’t have to be long or fancy — just drop a few things so we can get to know who’s here.
Here’s a quick format to make it easy — just copy/paste and fill in:
- Name or nickname:
- Trade(s):
- Where you’re based:
- What kind of work you do:
- Biggest win lately:
- What brought you here / what you’re hoping to get out of this community:
Let’s get to know each other and build something solid here.P.S. Even if you’re just lurking for now — say hey! This is a good place to break the ice.
John + CompanyCam Crew
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Welcome to the CompanyCam Community — Built for You 🔨
- By John Talman
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What is the best business advice you ever received?
- By John Talman
- The Blue Room
- 6 Replies
Regardless of trade, what would you say is the absolute best advice you ever received as it relates to business, your craft or heck, even just life?
Fire away!
Fire away!