6 Months of Self Employment, Hard Lessons | ØY13

[@artisanelectrics]

I’ve been crying over that screwdriver every night for months wondering what happened to it! 🤣

[@terry.hudson]

I honestly wondered why Jordan had stopped using that favourite Hager screwdriver 😄

[@AndrewLumsden]

Jordan, have you used Tradify to estimate a suitable hire fee for the time you have been without the screwdriver! 🪛 🤣

[@roaridse]

There is a saying here in Norway regarding running your own business which is translated something like this: "You are not your own master, you are your own slave" ...

[@tommymack3210]

Bra sagt

[@n0rth3rnlight]

Haha. Faktiskt.

[@corymac]

Det er sant 😂

[@brianoneill350]

Great saying that

[@L81ker]

Nothing worth having ever comes easy... ...and since we all share a common destination in the end, enjoying the journey matters most

[@corymac]

Wise words

[@TheTW11]

This is why a bunch of skilled blokes doing a job they enjoy is the best way to make a living. Lots of good banter and laughs and getting paid for it. Sod working in an office.

[@corymac]

Couldn’t agree more

[@remixedMind]

you got alot going on brother, just stay focused and dont give up, every new start is hard, it will become better after some time

[@ianlove3]

Great vlog, what a fantastic team you have working with you. Cory if you need to take time away from. Tube please don't burn yourself out take care.

[@Chillielectrical]

Well done mate, what a project this turned out to be! Thank you for letting us be part of it. And loving the networking bits in the video! 😃

[@corymac]

Always a pleasure to have you!

[@tommahoney7940]

Absolute quality again mate .That did seem a massive job you took on there,sometimes in business you have to take the knocks,you get a run like that sometimes ,as long as you don’t burn yourself out ,new business is tough at the start,hopefully your next month(s) will be a lot better and easier for you mate.Congrats to you and your lady,all the best Tom.

[@corymac]

Thanks Tom, I appreciate your comment

[@marktubeie07]

39:14 Mate that whole sequence was hysterical!!! Poor Ted, he literally SHOOK _(& a little bit of wee came out!)_ 🥵. Superb video Cory, oh and congrats on the engagement bud. Stay strong, push through, you deserve it :)

[@corymac]

I’m glad someone spotted it 😂

[@jackj1170]

if those cables are anything like what we have in Australia put the cable drums on a roller, makes for pulling them off 10x better and the cable comes off nice and straight life saver when clipping them, enjoying seeing the difference between the countries and the wiring/ electrical products. loving the content keep it up 👍👍

[@patrickflanagan8008]

What a great video. Keep at it matey and it will all come right in the end. Lots and lots of work ahead. I feel proud of you and your hard grafting attitude. Nice one matey.

[@DG-oo7bg]

Good work Cory, you will find that you have to take the rough with the smooth fella. On the plus side, you got it finished before christmas and without compromising on the level of finish that you want to give your customers. Keep up the good work

[@corymac]

Thanks mate! Too true. I appreciate it

[@mitch123456789]

Yes Cory another 1 hour long episode. Love it, made my sunday evening👍🏻

[@corymac]

Thanks Adam!

[@kevinlawrence2127]

Best practice for terminating network cable is, do not unwind the cable twists, keep each of the twists as close/tight to the terminal krone connector as possible, especially with Cat6/7/8. and never hold insert in your hand when terminating, but place block on a hard surface (wall/dado rail/floor etc), its more stable way of working, And you will find its one push of the krone/inserter tool for a positive connection. Less likely to damage insert or patch panel. The modern "Fluke" kit will test for a multitude of parameter's, network speed/line length/all 8 wires connected correctly/cable tracing etc. And congrats Cory on your engagement, hope all goes well.

[@garywilliams5675]

I think that’s probably the best video I’ve ever seen from you Cory, just brilliant, please keep them coming👍

[@corymac]

Thanks Gary! Much appreciated 🤜

[@Christopher_S]

Sorry to hear you had a bad month. You said at the start, you wondered if we think the same. My take is that difficulty is subjective. If you feel that had a bad month, then you had a bad month. Hopefully the rest of '23 goes more smoothly for you!

[@corymac]

Thanks Chris! Thanks also for supporting the Chanel!

[@JamesScholesUK]

Former IT sysadmin here. Two things when punching down data: first, while it doesn't make a difference to performance if you use the A or B pattern, B tends to be more prevalent in the UK. What _does_ matter is being consistent with what's done elsewhere in the same building, so if the patch panel already has 8 sockets done, follow that, otherwise fault finding becomes a nightmare when you've also got to mentally juggle between the two patterns. Secondly, you're less likely to get a dodgy punch if you can put the socket against a hard surface and push against it, rather than into your hand. Unless your hands are hard as bricks of course.

[@corymac]

Thanks for the tips!

[@messageobliquespe100]

I’ve that tool in the box - now I know what it does - ta

[@---Adam]

When you were saying what your lesson learnt was then chalked it up to experience, would factoring in an X% over estimate potentially help? Cracking video despite all the problems along the way, more relatable that way!

[@Shrampion]

You inspired me to go on my own here in Canada. I'm 24 too. Will go through the exams soon. Go brother!

[@corymac]

That’s awesome man!!! All the very best with it 🥳😎

[@judebrown4103]

First of all congratulations on your engagement, I wish you both all the love in the world. From one celebrating forty years with my love this year, the trick is to be patient and always be kind, on those occasions when you're not, always be quick to apologise and try to make up for your lapse. You certainly had a month of it but you are such a hard working lad, your dedication seems to have seen you through. Well done. Regarding your pricing the job and then finding your profit margin going down the pan because of unexpected disaster.... funnily enough I just watched Jordan's video discussing if he's too expensive or not. I hope you soon get to the point where you realise that having confidence and pride in your work means you can and should charge a price that reflects your high standards. Then you are covered for the unexpected and your customer is covered if they need to call you back to look at something. Look how all your customers are treating you, that says to me that you're already on the road to a great reputation and you need to be careful not to undersell yourself. All the best young Cory, I look forward to the next installment when you can manage it.👍

[@corymac]

Thank you mate, congratulations and thanks for the advice 😁

[@rezuni]

i really love the long videos they are so good and so enjoyable ❤

[@benrobinson1458]

Hey Cory, just wanted to say Hi, especially as you’ve entered into my neck of the woods (Lincoln) - Welcome to the shire! I’ve been watching your work since day 1 at Artisan and I have always been in awe of how easy you made it all look and how relaxed and unstressed with it all you were, this has till now crossed over into your current ventures. I’m finding it odd at the moment and my works have changed from constant and easy running to stuff all over and nothing going as expected- I think it just happens sometimes to remind you to be grateful for the good times ! Keep plugging mate !

[@dans5101]

As my granddad used to say mate if it’s not worth worrying about a few years time it ain’t worth worrying about at all you’ll look back on this in a year mate and laugh about how mad it was , keep it up mate!

[@benholland3682]

Production levels on these videos are a solid 10!

[@corymac]

Thank you!

[@imcg]

Class video, you got through it in the end 👍 great effort by all. I'd imagine the effort is crazy when it's your gig. But you're putting together something great, that's obvious for us all watching.

[@corymac]

Thanks a ton! And thanks for watching

[@metahertzuk]

Can't say i've ever seen the denim work pantsh number down Screwfix! Good work!

[@ronanotoole1973]

Top Top work as always and such grafting. Major Kudos Cory. Congratulations to you and your good lady.

[@corymac]

Thank you kindly 😃

[@o.kgonzales6055]

Amazing job again!!! I hope the next month is better, you deserve it 😎👍🏼🔌⚡️

[@corymac]

Thanks so much!!

[@zenaasura1769]

It how it is darling it will get easier as you get more along in time. Ive passed 1 year mark now and its been a journey. Yea customers make it worth doing really. Its really humbling.

[@corymac]

😂 thanks mate

[@Zelahb2930]

I know your pain, been going a couple of years now. Constant worry of keeping customers happy and keeping the work coming in. Feeling burnt out now. Well done though you're smashing it. 👍🏻

[@corymac]

Well said! Thanks mate, make sure to take some rest!

[@cbcdesign001]

Its hard work in the beginning when you are learning how to run a business but it gets easier and even the jobs that don't go so well teach you something. In time you will find that much of it becomes second nature. Great video.

[@corymac]

Very true! Thank you

[@adamsmithelec]

I overrun on an outside lighting job by 2 days last week after massively underestimating the amount of work there was to be done. I've been doing it for nearly 13 years years and still sometimes get things wrong so you're not alone! Just think of all the times you have a touch on a job and walk out of there a day ahead of schedule and then earn double bubble on the spare day somewhere else. Swings and roundabouts...

[@corymac]

True mate

[@geoffupton]

your doing ace cory! straight in at it full speed... you manage to pull in help, keep jobs active and getting done... you are doing a mega bril job of this! (and now you know how jordan felt/feels about business i guess 🤪) keep fighting on... ive got a feeling the road will level up and become smooth and even soon... you'll be getting business nice and less crazy! cant wait for the next hour vid (and the next vid generally!)

[@corymac]

Thanks mate!

[@jamesnoonan7450]

Gas Engineer here, I've often considered going self-employed for many years. I've been qualified for about 8 years now. However, I did all my training with British Gas, and that's who I still work for today. Could I make more money being self-employed ? Hell yes! However, I wake up in the morning, and all my jobs for the day are on my tablet. 5-10 jobs a day normally sometimes less if they are big jobs. I do my work, and I go home. Everything else is done for me. I don't even buy my own tools, for gods sake. I see videos like this, and it makes me feel comfortable in my choice to stay as an employee. Can't say how much respect I have for you self-employed tradees the work needed to run a buisness is hellish !

[@proballer983]

Congratulations on the engagement Cory, all the best for the future lad. Good luck with the building of the business you have the right attitude to make it a success.

[@corymac]

Much appreciated

[@hughwilson4911]

Blue, orange, green, brown, slate (grey). That's the traditional order for terminating your comms cables. Or it was when I was a lad but that's a wee while ago. Good work though, love your videos.

[@thecoachhousecarpenteredwa9637]

I've been running my own firm for 9 years... its hard work, all the time. But when the goings good it's brilliant! When it's tough it makes you question everything. Hang on in there - the next peak is on it's way!

[@corymac]

Well said! Thanks mate

[@artisanelectrics]

January is always a hard one 😩

[@electricalservicesmaroc]

Hi artisan

[@TeamFoxhoundUK]

Loving these jobs Cory. That network tester is absolutely fine. You only need a fluke for like advanced troubleshooting where you want to find breaks in cables and confirm it's patched correctly.

[@corymac]

Cheers mate

[@alecturner2008]

Or if you're signing it off to a certain spec (which some customers want, but never domestic to date). Just charge extra for Db loss testing which covers the hire of the tester for a week and try and blatt off as many jobs as you can with it.

[@ChristianDannyman]

Great video Cory big respect for what you are doing! Controversial subject alert!: 4mm 32a radial socket circuits Although accepted as a standard circuit, my thoughts have been that they are rarely compliant regarding which installation reference methods are used. Clipped direct seems to be the only method that will allow a cable carrying capacity of above 32a. Just wondered what people think on the subject as I find it rare in a domestic setting particularly where the whole route is classed as method C (clipped direct) I believe chased in walls is still classed as ref method C but within conduit/ trunking on the wall and travelling between floors in joists etc where there may be insulation you usually find yourself with a mixture of ref methods. Admittedly I’m being pedantic but just wondered what the general consensus was in the KZbin world?

[@B0jangle5]

Congratulations on your engagement. Amazing job doing all this and everything else.

[@corymac]

Thank you so much!

[@picklyplum]

"Small but effective like your neck" I'm crying! :') I look forward to your videos and the quality is absolutely superb, keep up the great work!

[@corymac]

😂😂😂 Thank you!

[@Ewanl31]

Well done Cory, you stuck with it and seen it through lessons learned throughout that will stand you well in the future also. Your business will benefit from it in the long run, Your an Artisan and quality work is what makes you stand apart, Well done on sticking with it loving the videos and glad your pushing through. Congrats on the engagement also.

[@corymac]

Thanks mate 😃

[@connordines667]

Congratulations on your engagement 🎉 look forward to the journey!

[@corymac]

Thank you so much!!

[@callumsimpson7483]

Just a little tip for the holesaw. Heat it up it expands the metal with a little wd40 it will come off

[@IanFarquharson2]

That was a nightmare of a rewire - and the barn/grow bit probably still needs to be done? Your still in very early days and getting the hang of adding contingency to cover your time and costs is only a learnt skill, once your spidery sense kicks in during an initial look at a job. 10/10 for attitude to keep it on track to finish on time.

[@grantpatterson1441]

Fantastic videos, just wondering how you have been fortunate to have such fantastic experiences?

[@eamonnohalloran2254]

Cory. Again ,Such a great great vlog. So much detail. I would'nt believe I was still watching after almost an hour. You are all in and we ,your subscribers are right there with you. Your "Where's Waldo fringe was a testement to who streched you are over that time. Your friends and fellow professionals stepped up because they too want you to succeed in your efforts. Your strength is having the vision and to be able to delegate . Jordan's post today is very apt. Know your value . Charge what your worth and anticipate the unforseen . Detach from being a people pleaser at the expense of your health either financial or physical. Every Project is a learning experience. You are a communicator and skilled tradesman. Do the men at the Ministry of Silly Walks and the Bowler Hatted Bankers not know who you are ? Your plate is full and I know all will be well for you because you put a good vibe out in the world.

[@corymac]

Thanks mate! 😃

[@imark7777777]

As somebody who does networking. I've been doing work at this guys house but just about every jacking table was wired wrong not long enough to not work long enough to still work. they're called split Paris. It's nice to see somebody who's actually doing it right or at least trying to do it right. So far so good. That tester will get you 75% of the way there except for the above mentioned fault. Generally it's good if it passes that and a the visual inspection unless you need it certified. Unfortunately fancier cable testers aren't really coming down in the market yet so there's a couple of faults that aren't picked up on those cheap ones. Oh he definitely checked your tester with a bad cable I've used three different ones like that and the fault shown on different ends. one shows on the master unit with the battery and one shows on the remote unit without the battery. It caught me out.

[@cf3031]

Congratulations on your engagement Cory, here's to a happy future

[@corymac]

Thanks so much!

[@davidjones6779]

Cory congratulations on your engagement. Another great and honest video. Keep up the great work, don't give up.

[@corymac]

I appreciate that! Thanks David 😁

[@grantoxner7050]

Thanks for sharing the trials and rewards of self-employment. Good luck with everything (visa and mortgage). I know it will all work out in the end.

[@corymac]

Thanks so much!

[@fredrikasbrink651]

Hope you have a great time when you're here in Sweden!

[@corymac]

Thankyou!!

[@Chris_In_Texas]

So much better than any "reality" TV! Real world! Keep up the good work sir. 👍😁

[@corymac]

Thanks mate! 😎👍🏼

[@conlon861]

Hats of to you, cory, another fantastic video showing the downs and the ups of the trade. Congratulations on the engagement, and tbh I'd love to come and help out on some projects. Keep pushing on, matey.

[@corymac]

Much appreciated! Thanks Chris

[@derekhealey4743]

Quality video quality work really enjoy your videos, I’m a semi retired 76 year old electrician, still love working on the tools, wishing you all the best for the future, Ps, love the guitars, would like to see a video of you playing them 🎸🎶🎸

[@cinemasbyjames]

We've all had weeks like that in the past mate. Wonders of a learning curve when you're self-employed. 10 guys on site who are grafting their nuts off and willing to do so for you shows a lot about what you're like business wise. I saw chillis post with that rack earlier this week. Didn't realise it was your job.

[@corymac]

Thanks James! I appreciate it

[@cinemasbyjames]

You've got it buddy. Found an old msg from you back in 2016 on insta... you've come a long way. Be proud of that

[@brucefay5126]

Just found this channel recently and really like it. There are terminology / language differences from here in the USA. Would appreciate an definition/explanation of “first fixing” and “second fixing”, and if these are used across the trade(s). Thanks.

[@corymac]

Welcome aboard! I think you call first fix ‘rough in’? And second fix, is where you strip and connect cables

[@huwdavies6650]

It'll all be worth it in the end. Congratulations on your engagement.

[@wuhanspaceprogram]

Tip for keeping your holesaws from jamming on the mandrel - Put a thick rubber o-ring between the holesaw and mandrel and tighten hand tight. Then you can always get them apart easily.

[@corymac]

I used to use a copper washer, but these claimed to not need anything 😂🫣

[@wuhanspaceprogram]

@@corymac Never believe the marketing!

[@eddiestafford3313]

Brilliant video Cory, what a big challenge that job and you got through it. All the best to you and your fiancé. You will succeed with your business mate because you are a smart lad and a grafter into the bargain. Keep doing what you are doing and all will be good. Thanks for your videos they are most enjoyable!! Poor Ted did he change his underpants...kkk. Brilliant.😲

[@josephrowley2172]

It is bloody hard at times, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. When it goes well it’s a dream. That said, nobody can put in words just how hard it can be at times.

[@corymac]

Well said

[@tommymack3210]

46:44 Instead of untwisting them like this, I usually put the sheath of the cable between the conductors and twist the sheath. When you are doing many of them, they will save your finger tips and time.

[@corymac]

Thankyou!

[@temaskell08]

Why put a network rack in if you are not using a rack mount switch and router? Nice to see Unifi gear though!

[@johannjoubert1592]

You are a one of the best electrician’s out there.

[@christagg7570]

Stick with it Cory. The downs will make the ups seem better. And now you have someone to share it with! Keep smiling. And as a network engineer who's watched sparks do data... Ollie is the man!

[@corymac]

Thanks Chris!!

[@mBaggins]

LOL we had warning that you were going to scare Ted and it still made me jump!

[@corymac]

Hahahaha 😂👍🏼

[@lewisreynods5358]

Impact driver with hexbit, usually 9 or 11mm, will separate any holesaw and arbor no matter how stuck 👍🏼

[@corymac]

Great tip!

[@JGS123WRPTP]

Around 46 mins in, did you punch down to A or B? In the UK we should really be using B to keep everything standard but as long as both ends match it’s not a massive deal.

[@MikesShaw]

Thankyou so much for these videos cory !

[@corymac]

My pleasure! Glad you like them 😁👍🏼

[@chloejustice-evans1879]

Love it Cory! Congratulations 🥳 and you know where I am if you need me! Love the videos 😍

[@robertgibson6663]

Can't believe that the wiring accessories were fitted before the plastering was done.

[@VXSy]

That trunking bend trick is a life saver!

[@corymac]

Glad it helped! 😎

[@adgersparky1718]

You’re smashing it, Cory!! I recently started my own business and I’m still finding my feet. You’re a huge inspiration and can’t wait for the next episode 💪 keep up the amazing work man 👊

[@corymac]

Thanks so much! And all the best with yours mate! 😁👍🏼

[@justme5384]

at 20:00 ish, efixx said to use a impact driver and it will separate

[@billsbasementworkshop1902]

Congatulations on your Engagement. Sorry to hear that your having trouble getting your Fiancie over here Good luck for the future and hope the business goes from streingth to streingth.

[@corymac]

Thanks Bill!

[@ForTheBirbs]

What a mammoth effort Cory and team! Interesting that you mentioned type 1and 2 with the Euro terminals? Is this the same as A and B? Good to see the data csbling "rule" of never just install a single socket, always dual.

[@corymac]

It is indeed! Thanks Jim! 😄

[@grampsz.]

As a non-sparky (I'm still trying to figure out what in the algorithim recommended your channel to me) appreciate the long form videos a lot. Hope things pick up and hope you stay positive mate!

[@corymac]

Welcome aboard! And thank you 🙏🏼

[@electrician247]

Role with the punches, its worth it. Great video!

[@corymac]

Yes! Thank you mate!

[@sonnymasonscott3779]

How do you price something like that? As digs had to be extended,and extra labour for few more days?

[@ciaranmcgeown263]

Great video! Need to see more of John, he’s brilliant 😂

[@corymac]

More to come!

[@radiator7731]

keep at it! also where do you get your tradesman trousers from with the kneepads please thanks

[@corymac]

Thanks mate! Found them online years ago, they’re blakladder craftsman trousers

[@Ryan-kg2fv]

Love the videos mate, keep them up, you are absolutely brilliant.

[@corymac]

Glad you like them!

[@UltraviewXLimited]

Cory when you terminate a network cable make sure you use B not A on the module. Yet another good video.

[@corymac]

Thanks!

[@alecturner2008]

I remember it as B for British, A for American. That started based on a bit of hearsay but it stuck, no crossovers anymore.

[@ukprometheus]

nice job :) liked the network install, would like to have seen a Unifi UDM PRO SE installed but i am sure this was a priced job.

[@corymac]

Next time!

[@greeny23uk]

Are those the Blaklader Jeans? I was looking at those at Elex show. Are they good? Do you rate them?

[@black.phoenix.]

Cracking video mate, and spot on on the music choices. Problems like this always happen, you never know if things will be a smooth sail or if you were going to do extra time to finish it. Hope everything in your life goes as planned: the Visa stuff looks like my stuff here in China, it is also a PITA without ending and tons of rules and roadblocks. But we overcome all, that's how we are. Also China is open again, soon when I have a big job I will ping you as promised and we talk about the details.

[@corymac]

Thanks mate! I look forwards to it

[@joshbobby]

Congrats on the engagement! Loved this real life/truthful video!

[@corymac]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@Recessio]

John is absolutely hilarious! Great stuff guys

[@Ibrahim-vt2tz]

Jordan is perfection Too master Jordan is really good he gets to the point fast You are stretching things too much Making it to a movie And more like trying to focus on yourself too much End of the day You are doing these jobs because of Jordan He is the one feeding you with knowledge and work You are sub contracting and getting technical support from him He is the master mind But I think You should start your Ltd company Your work and you become Jordan competitor Then game change and you will see pressure Jordan is guru and electrician mafia now He cleverly got you work under him You must build self confident and start your own things and build your own empire And cut the dependency If you start being serious All will happen

[@Simon350S]

Cory, you’re doing awesome, and continue to be an inspiration to existing self employed people and those considering the switch… Keep it up, you’re doing a fab job! I’ve taken the leap, starting new, big responsibilities, wife and 2 young children to support, hoping dedication and quality of work will help me forge my way! Intruserv Ltd was started 2 weeks ago, with a focus on Integrity, Trust & Service, it’ll be a difficult couple of years ahead I’m sure, and at almost 47 I’m a bit late to the party, but hopefully it’ll all go well! Will keep following your journey too ❤️👍

[@corymac]

Thanks alot Simon! 👍🏼

[@MrDamodee]

I do enjoy when you post...we need more content !🙂🙂🙂

[@tommymack3210]

But we don’t want him to post more often and end up with poorer quality content. Just go at your own paste

[@STRETCHBYRNE]

Your smashing it Cory, great video, always entertaining.

[@corymac]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@M0PAX]

Great video, sometime you have to dig deep to take it to the finish line. We have all done it. For Ted please tell him if I am correct? The filters on his mask is for vapours as it has a yellow band, this will give no protection to particles (dust) the best filter is P3 and this has a white band. You only get one set of lungs and they don’t empty.

[@corymac]

Thanks mate, and noted! 😁🤓

[@shaynemacdonald3051]

What kind of saw what that you used for cutting the Galv trunking?

[@corymac]

A Milwaukee cut off tool, it’s sold on tool monster, link in bio :)

[@billsbasementworkshop1902]

Hi Cory, Having a battery farm, does this mean that you have to keep battery hens?

[@sparkmeister4706]

Top video. One thing i never learn from is taking too much on. you think itll take 1 day then 5 days later.....

[@corymac]

Very true!

[@garydrumm7263]

just keeping swimming great video well done

[@corymac]

Thank you mate 👍

[@michaelwebster6219]

How odd i just rolled a egirl scout cookie joint hahah yer you will be surprised where we can grow a plant or 2 lol

[@marymadigan9707]

Great work Cory unfortunately some times you have the bad but you always get there nice one 👏🇮🇪😎

[@corymac]

Thanks 👍