Welcome back to the Work & Talk Podcast – the podcast for tradespeople by tradespeople.This week Will sits down with Sergio Cortes (El Profe) of Surge Electrical Training, the creator of the Surge Method that’s helping electricians pass their licensing exams nationwide.We’ve worked with Sergio for almost two years behind the scenes, but this is the first time we’ve sat down to share his story: from the Coast Guard to master electrician at 25, to opening his own business and now teaching 40+ electricians a month how to pass.Military roots → residential rewires → big jobs → teachingWhy leadership matters as much as skillset (even as an apprentice)The Surge Method: reading the NEC like a jobsite, not a textbookHow to prep once and pass your exam instead of paying fee after feeThe coming shift in solar & renewables: “soletricians,” battery installs, and why code knowledge = career leverageSergio’s new book & on-demand platform (Spanish + English)Why listen: If you’re thinking about your license, your first crew lead role, or moving from installer to professional, this episode gives you a playbook.🎧 Full audio: podcast.energizeus-edu.todayFollow our hosts: @workntalkpodcast @willmbetancesFollow our guest: @surgeelectricaltrainingSubscribe for live morning shows M/W/F 7 AM ET and guest episodes Wed 8 PM ETComment: What’s the one thing holding you back from your license or leadership role? We’ll feature a few in our next Q&A episode.Want to be a guest or sponsor? Fill out the link in bio to showcase your business, vision, or brand on the show.What you’ll hear:📲 Call to Action (end of description)