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Work & Talk — Sergio Cortes (Serge Electrical Training): Pass the Code, Lead the Crew

Work & Talk — Sergio Cortes (Serge Electrical Training): Pass the Code, Lead the Crew

Work & Talk Podcast
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This one’s for anyone serious about getting licensed and running work. Sergio Cortes (Serge Electrical Training)—veteran electrician and ex-Coast Guard sparky—explains The Surge Method: reading the NEC like a jobsite so you stop guessing, stop “keyword fishing,” and start passing. We cover: Career strategy: plan the ladder (apprentice → journeyman → foreman → contractor) Leadership early: dress, act, and communicate like the role you want The Surge Method: where a question belongs in the code, not trivia memory Test tactics: why the exam is project management (own wordplay, skip low-yield math) Renewables reality: solar/batteries/EVs = more code, more responsibility Spanish & on-demand resources + Sergio’s upcoming book Resources: • Training & classes: sergelectricaltraining.com • IG: @sergelectricaltraining / @elprofe.codemaster • Follow the show: @workntalkpodcast Live cadence: The Builders Show — Mon/Wed/Fri 7 AM ET • Guest episodes — Wed 8 PM ET Comment: What’s the one NEC word that trips you up? Drop it below—we’ll cover a few in a follow-up with Sergio. Share: Send this to an apprentice or journeyman who’s testing this month. Join: Subscribe and turn on alerts for the Builders Show (M/W/F 7 AM ET). Passing isn’t about memory—it’s about navigation. 👉 Sergio’s classes: sergelectricaltraining.com 👉 Follow: @sergelectricaltraining | @workntalkpodcast Comment your toughest NEC word and we’ll tackle a few in a Q&A.