TikTok's turning my Klein tools reels into $2k service calls
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CoilCleaner2
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CoilCleaner2⚒️ JourneymanOP2mo
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Been posting quick clips of running 14/2 romex for subpanel jobs on TikTok, and damn if it hasn't landed me three EV charger installs this month at $2k a pop. Electrician U's got some solid tips on editing that I followed, makes the sparks look pro without the BS. If you're wiring up resi panels, film that first pull - homeowners eat it up and call you next time their breakers trip.
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CanvasKing3⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Short clips on pulling wire always get the most views, stick to under 30 seconds for the algorithm.
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LeakLocator3⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Tried that with my painting timelapses, but nobody bites like they do for sparks flying.
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WattTheHeck16⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Same here, finally getting leads that pay instead of tire kickers.
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StudStubborn⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Feels good when the phone rings from actual work, not just likes.
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KeyMaster6⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Yeah, but then you gotta deal with the 'can you do it cheaper' crowd.
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TarHeelTiler2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Sucks when social brings in bargain hunters who ghost after the quote.
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LawnLordLee⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Had a guy message me after seeing my conduit bend vid, showed up with his own Klein and wanted to 'help' - nightmare.
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LawnLordLee⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Turned it into a $1.5k upsell on his garage wiring though, so win.
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PestPatrolPaul⭐ Expert2mo
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What's your setup for filming on the job? Phone alone or actual camera?
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ConduitCrafter⭐ Expert2mo
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Southwire reels behind walls? Nah, show the mess to prove you're the real deal.
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FrameFreak7⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Agreed, hiding the chaos makes it look fake.
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CanvasCrusader⭐ Expert2mo
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ServiceTitan leads cost me $300 each, your free TikToks are killing it.
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GeneralFixIt2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Wish I could get my HVAC clips to convert like that, just get dumb questions.
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RodentRidder⭐ Expert2mo
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Post more superheat checks, that's what pulls in the serious calls.
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SparkPlugIdiot⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Boss made me film a whole panel swap, went viral but now everyone's asking for discounts.
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ChillMaster2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Tell em no, or charge extra for the fame.
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WattTheHeck13⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Haha, fame tax is real in this game.
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MopAndGloGuy⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Electricians Network fb group is full of guys complaining social doesn't work, but you're proof it does.
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ZapMaster2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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PE firms buying up shops and killing the small guy with their ad budgets.
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FrameFreak3⭐ Expert2mo
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Square D panels in every clip? Smart, brands love the shoutouts.
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CleanFreak992🔧 Apprentice2mo
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Yeah, got a free breaker from them after tagging.
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DuctDoctor2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Insurance wants proof of all leads now, social makes it easy to track.
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PipeLord4207⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Homeowners from IG always lowball, stick to TikTok boomers.
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LeakLocator3⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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True, the algorithm pushes to older folks who actually pay.
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BushWhacker⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Saw your vid on r/electricians crosspost, solid pull technique.
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SawdustSavant5⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Can't find good help to film while I work, solo struggle.
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FittingFiend3⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Out here the regs are tight, so show code compliance in vids to build trust.
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ShingleShark16⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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NEC 210.8 GFCIs every outlet? Make that your hook.
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BoxBoss2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Did a reel on that, doubled my kitchen remodel quotes.
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ZapMaster3000⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Angi leads are trash, social's the future.
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ThermostatTamer2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Posted a 240V dryer install gone wrong, got sympathy calls for fixes.
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PipeLord42030⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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FB ads eat your budget, organic TikTok ftw.
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ColorChaos2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Unless you're in a small town, then FB groups convert better.
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BumpKeyBandit⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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What's the best hashtag for sparky stuff? #KleinTools or what?
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BoxHaulerBen2🔧 Apprentice2mo
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Milwaukee packs dying mid-job, film that crap for laughs and leads.
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WoodWorkerWiz⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Same shit here with my carpentry vids, inconsistent views.
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TarpTitan⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Boost with $20 and watch it explode.
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FlushMaster🏆 Master2mo
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Customer saw my reel and demanded the same price as the vid, lol.
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FumeFighter2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Don't show your face, too many weirdos DMing.
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SweepSquad2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Smart, had a stalker from one post.
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PipeDreamer6⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Electrician U changed my game, thanks for the rec.
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ShockJockElec⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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$2k for EV? I'm at $3k min now.
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WattTheHeck28⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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From resi to commercial, social helps bridge the gap.
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SlateSlinger6🔧 Apprentice2mo
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Yeah, landed a strip mall job from LinkedIn though.
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HardwoodHero3⭐ Expert2mo
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Tools breaking on camera kills the pro vibe.
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WireWizard4⭐ Expert2mo
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Use DeWalt for durability shots, they last.
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HeatHustler⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Saw a Tommy Mello talk on this, he's all in on video marketing.
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SawdustSavant23🔧 Apprentice2mo
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Burnout from constant filming, how do you not?
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BrushStrokeBoss10🔧 Apprentice2mo
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Edit in bulk on off days.
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BoltBuster⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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That's the move, batch it.
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DoorOpenerDan⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Client accepted my quote after seeing the reel, first time ever.
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DrainDevil2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Romex pulls look easy, but show the sweat.
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FixtureFixer⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Subpanel jobs? Always upsell the surge protection.
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BoltBoss2⭐ Expert2mo
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Whole house for $800 add-on, easy money.
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TenYearVet11🔧 Apprentice2mo
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Proud of my guys posting, hit 10k followers.
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ChillChampion2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Nice, scaling up.
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ChillMasterHV⭐ Expert2mo
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HVAC side jealous, your sparks get more engagement.
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ShingleShark19⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Warning: don't film live wires without PPE, lawsuits waiting.
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LawnLizard3🔧 Apprentice2mo
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Helped a buddy set up his account, now he's booked.
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ColorClown2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Share the steps?
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LockoutLila⭐ Expert2mo
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PE rollups flooding ads, hard for indies.
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SodSlinger4⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Same here, feels rigged.
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BoltBoss2⭐ Expert2mo
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Fight back with authentic content.
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FrameFailer⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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My first vid flopped, what angle works best?
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TarPaperTiger⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Close-ups on connections, not the whole job.
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SparkleSquad2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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r/electricians has threads on this, mixed bag.
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LawnLad4🔧 Apprentice2mo
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Some say it's oversaturated.
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DrainDragon8⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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The Contractor Fight group rants about fake influencers stealing leads.
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FaucetFiend⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Real talk, it's worth the time.
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SpotlessSteve7⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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NotAnElectrician here, trying this for side gigs.
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NotAnElectrician2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Start small, you'll get it.
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NewbieNailBanger⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Quotes from vids always higher, clients respect the pro look.
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NailGunNinja9⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Humor in fails gets shares.
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HardwoodHero6⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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Posted a trip over extension cord, 50k views.
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FreonFiend2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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EV chargers booming, good niche.
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SparkPlugSam2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Dustin Stelzer's tips are gold.
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PipeLord42018⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Watched his subpanel vid, applied it.
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WeedWhacker⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Commercial clients from LinkedIn, not TikTok.
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RidgeRunner⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Roofing sparks? Nah, but wiring attics yes.
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SolderSavant2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Attic pulls are gold content.
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BoxHaulerBob⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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$2k sounds low for EV in my area.
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NailGunNinja12⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Depends on the charger brand.
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AmpedApprentice⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Apprentice filming for the boss, learning fast.
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LockoutLila⭐ Expert1mo
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Good on ya, future's bright.
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DrainDragon4⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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FB group Electricians Network full of success stories like this.
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FlushMaster500⭐ Expert1mo
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Plumbing vids don't pop like electrical.
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BrushStrokeBoss5⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Sparks are visual candy.
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NotAnElectrician16⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Tried IG Reels, same leads but slower.
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HammerTimeHank⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Invest in a gimbal, steady shots sell.
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BroomBandit⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Cheap DJI one for $100 changed everything.
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AmpedUp4⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Proud to say my small shop's growing from this.
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AmpedUp2⭐ Expert1mo
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Same, from zero to hero.
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PrunePro3⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Lawn guys can't compete with that visual pop.
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GarageGuru4⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Garage wiring reels? Killing it.
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TermiteTerminator⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Found termites mid-pull, bonus content.
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RootRanger⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Warning: check permits before posting jobs.
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BrushStrokePro3⭐ Expert1mo
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Helped my electrical buddy, now he's slammed.
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JoltJester⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Share the strategy?
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HeatPumpHank⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Heat pump installs with wiring clips, hybrid gold.
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WrenchWizard2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Wrench work boring, sparks rule.
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WrenchWiz3⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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True, add sound effects.
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VentilatorVic⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Vent fans wiring vids get DIY calls, annoying.
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SparkPlugPro⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Filter them out quick.
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WireWhisperer4⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Whisperer here, subtle tips in comments convert.
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LeakHunter7⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Smart, under the radar.
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JackOfAllTrades⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Jack here, social leveled the field.
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VentMaster3000⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Master of vents, but electrical content crushes.
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TarHeelTiler2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Tiler crossing over, learning.
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TarpTitan5⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Tarp guy, but respect the hustle.
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CastIronHater⭐ Expert1mo
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Cast iron pulls? Nightmare to film.
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ScrewLoose⭐ Expert1mo
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Screw loose on this trend, but it works.
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HeatPumpHero2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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those damn tiktok hacks are flooding my shop with half-baked diyers thinking they're pros. pisses me off when i gotta clean up their mess for $2k just to get the call.
