Wired Wattsmart – Where blue-collar hustle meets real-world success.
What started as straight-up electrical tips and trade talk has wired into something bigger. Join host Josh Torpey for honest conversations on entrepreneurship, blue-collar finance, building wealth as a tradesperson, and the real stories behind the businesses that power our world.
From practical electrical advice and industry insights to inspiring Business Backstories interviews with owners, operators, and go-getters who turned skills into empires—you’ll get the motivation, money moves, and mindset shifts you actually need.
Whether you’re an electrician, contractor, tradesperson, or just someone who respects hard work and smart money, this is your go-to podcast for staying wired, getting smarter, and building a life that doesn’t suck.
New episodes drop regularly. Plug in and level up.
From Painting Houses to Building AI Companies | James Hatfield
What happens when a painting contractor steps into the world of technology and helps build a multimillion-dollar business?
This week on Wired Wattsmart, Josh Torpey sits down with James Hatfield, entrepreneur and the driving force behind LiveSwitch, to talk about entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and the future of small business.
James didn't start his career in Silicon Valley. He started with paintbrushes, rollers, and a determination to build something of his own. That journey eventually led him into financial technology, building and selling a successful company, and now helping contractors use AI to change the way they do business.
In this episode, we get into:
How James went from painting houses to building technology companies
Why AI could be one of the biggest opportunities for skilled trades
How technology is changing customer expectations and the estimating process
The difference between owning a business and creating yourself a job
Why successful entrepreneurs need to learn how to fire themselves
Business coaching, profitability, and knowing your numbers
Why networking matters when you're starting a business
Whether you're a contractor, entrepreneur, or simply curious about where technology is headed, this conversation is packed with real-world business lessons.
Connect with James: LiveSwitch.com
Hosted by Josh Torpey of Wattsmart Electric.
28 Oct 2026
From Trucking to Electric Motorcycles: Building Ghost Moto With Davey LaPierre
What does it take to walk away from the familiar and build a business from scratch?
On this episode of Wired Wattsmart, Josh Torpey sits down with Davey LaPierre, owner of Ghost Moto in Naches, Washington.
Davey shares his journey from heavy civil construction and trucking to opening his own electric motorcycle shop. They get into the realities of risking your own money, reinvesting profits, growing a business through social media, and building a community around something you're passionate about.
Davey also breaks down how one simple 10-second video reached roughly 500,000 views and helped turn a small social media following into more than 15,000 followers.
Whether you're building a business, thinking about taking the leap, or just love motorcycles, there's something in this conversation for you.
Hosted by Josh Torpey | Wired Wattsmart
Find Ghost Moto by searching Ghost Moto online and on social media.
Get smart. Call Wattsmart.
20 Oct 2026
Project Management Part 2: The Office Side of Running a Construction Business
Your office can make or break your business.
In Episode 22, Josh Torpey continues the Wired Wattsmart project management series with Part 2: managing projects from the office.
Drawing from 11 years of experience running Wattsmart Electric, Josh explains why organization, communication, job costing, and consistent systems are critical to a successful construction business.
From missed invoices and payroll mistakes to tracking labor hours and managing inspections, Josh shares real-world examples of how small administrative mistakes can turn into major financial problems.
If you're a contractor, business owner, or office professional looking to improve operations, this episode is for you.
Next up: Part 3 — Project Management From the Owner's Perspective.
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