Hope you all are doing well. I’m working around the DMV and Baltimore area, but I’m also looking to figure out where else might be a good spot to focus on for things like panel upgrades, battery installs, and EV charging. Basically, I’m trying to get a read on how you all figure out the best markets to work in—whether that’s here or somewhere else entirely. If you’ve got any tips on how to scout out profitable areas or identify where the demand is hot for electricians, I’m all ears. I’m not tied down to just one place, so I’d love to hear how you guys choose your next best market.

Whether you're a foreman, service tech, business owner, or someone trying to step up, leadership in this trade is no joke. What’s been the hardest part for you? • Keeping a crew on pace without burning them out • Dealing with callbacks• Teaching apprentices (and staying patient) • Customers who think they’re the AHJ • Pricing jobs so you don’t lose your shirt • Time management • Work-life balance • Motivating people who don’t seem motivated • Or something totally different? Drop your experience. Drop your advice. Drop your frustrations. This is the spot to talk about all the stuff nobody warned us about when we first picked up a pair of Kleins. What challenge has been hitting you hardest lately?