The Handyman Chronicles

Navigating the World of the trades with Mitch Slade

Bobby Woodman Episode 6

In this episode of the Handyman Chronicles podcast, we chat with Mitch Slade, who's been a successful electrician for about 20 years, and owns Hickey Electrical. Mitch recounts his journey into the electrical trade which began in his childhood. He emphasises the importance of having core values and ensuring they align with one's customers while running a trade business. He also shares valuable insights for people starting in trade businesses, underlining the challenges and potential upsides. Finally, he underscores the need for good communication and accountability in business relationships and offers advice on how to handle work and associated pressures, noting that going into business involves more work than anticipated as there are many aspects to manage.