The Electrician Who Survived 480 Volts, Quit Drinking & Built a Business From Nothing

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Structured Wiring by Rader

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Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Jason Rader, the Huntington Beach electrician who went from installing DirecTV to working on Laker homes, and now stays booked three weeks out with 300+ five-star Yelp reviews.

Jason breaks down how drone footage of his own work became a second business, why he flies across the country with 70 pounds of tools, the review-and-referral system that keeps his calendar full, and the 480-volt shock he survived.

No loans. No rich parents. Just a trade, relentless hustle, and 529 days sober. If you think a skilled trade has a ceiling, press play.

00:00 - Intro
03:04 - From DirecTV To Self-Made Entrepreneur
08:35 - Building Second Income With Drone Photography
14:16 - Written Book: Built Not Backed
18:03 - Fixing Home Wiring And Lighting Systems
25:51 - Journey To Five Hundred Days Sober
30:08 - Sponsor Break
47:31 - Preparing For Grid Failures With Solar
51:47 - Using Nextdoor App For Community Security
59:44 - Outro

🔗 Connect with Jason
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radernation1492
Instagram (Electrical): https://www.instagram.com/structuredwiring/
Instagram (Drone & Aerial): https://www.instagram.com/radervision/
Website: https://www.structuredwiringbyrader.com/

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Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he’s mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.

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