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Master Electrician Josh Torpey, owner of Wattsmart Electric in Yakima, WA, shares real-world electrical tips.
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How to Lead a Job Site | Project Management Part 1 of 3 (opens the original)
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Project management starts long before you get into job costing and spreadsheets. It starts on the job site. In Part 1 of this Wired Wattsmart project management series, Josh Torpey breaks down what it takes to be an effective working foreman and lead a crew in the field. We’re talking leadership, accountability, communication, labor tracking, material management, organization, scheduling, change orders, job site efficiency, and why being prepared before your crew shows up can make or break a pro
Opportunity Meets Preparation | George Balowski (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Wired Wattsmart Podcast, Josh sits down with George Balowski of Guild Mortgage for a conversation that goes far beyond home loans. George shares his journey from playing college football at Eastern Oregon University to starting over in Yakima, building a network from scratch, and eventually taking a leap into the mortgage industry—even though he admits he barely knew what a mortgage was when he started. They dive into discipline, confidence, failure, entrepreneurship, the
Episode 18: Jeremy Shepherd's journey into entrepreneurship wasn't easy—but it's one built on persistence, calculated risks, and learning through experience. (opens the original)
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In this episode, Josh sits down with Jeremy, owner of Shepherd Plumbing, to talk about what it really takes to build a successful trades business. From starting with one truck and a handful of tools to growing a thriving plumbing company, Jeremy shares the highs, the setbacks, and the lessons that shaped his path. The conversation covers starting a business with limited resources, scaling a team, navigating new construction versus service work, managing cash flow, leadership, investing, and prot
Most people see the finished business—they don't see what it took to build it. (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Wired Wattsmart Podcast, Josh sits down with Jeremy Shepherd, owner of Shepherd Plumbing, to talk about the real journey behind building a successful trades business. Jeremy shares how he left school after eighth grade, battled addiction, got sober, built his company from a single truck into one of the area's most recognized plumbing businesses, and the hard lessons that came with the growth. The conversation dives into the realities of entrepreneurship: taking risks, mana
Leadership, Service & Public Safety | A Conversation with Jake Church (opens the original)
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Leadership isn't just about holding a title—it's about serving people, building trust, and making difficult decisions when they matter most. In this episode of the Wired Wattsmart Podcast, Josh sits down with Yakima County Sheriff candidate Jake Church for an open conversation about leadership, public safety, and the experiences that have shaped his 26-year career in law enforcement. Jake shares his journey from agriculture teacher to law enforcement, discusses the challenges of policing one of
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