Carl Murawski: A Tradesman with a Future
How an electrician built a 200K-strong YouTube following while staying true to his trade
Carl Murawski works full-time as a skilled tradesman while also producing content for YouTube on the side. His primary trade supports his family, while his YouTube earnings are reinvested back into his channel.
At a time when AI threatens many professions, the skilled trades offer stability—and have even drawn former office workers displaced by outsourcing.
I'm a trained electrician, construction coordinator, and YouTuber who shows my audience why the trades are the future. I hold an associate degree in general studies, a Connecticut E2 electrician's license, a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL), and certifications in workplace safety and hazardous materials handling.
For the first five years of my career, I worked as a mechanic and tow truck driver before transitioning into electrical work. Over the next decade, I worked for a small local electrical contractor, learning residential and light commercial wiring. Later, I moved to a larger company as an assistant project manager and, in 2016, joined my current employer as a project engineer.
The Trades Led Me to Stability
I grew up in a single-parent household, started as a mechanic, and became an electrician. Twenty years later, I've built a life where I can provide for my family—without a bachelor's degree or crippling student debt.
I'm proof that there's more than one path to success. By combining my work as a licensed electrician with my YouTube channel—which I launched in 2016 and now reaches over 200,000 people—I've created both financial stability and a sense of purpose by doing work that truly matters.
How I Structure My Workday
Most mornings, I spend an hour or two editing videos before heading to work. I like to be on the job site by 6:30 a.m. On weekends, I film new content. My primary income covers my family's needs, so everything I earn from YouTube goes back into growing the channel.
Every video is different, but I generally pick a topic from a running list of ideas in my notes app. I have a strict policy: I don't accept free products or payment for reviews, because I believe it compromises objectivity. Instead, I usually buy products weeks in advance to begin testing them.
To fund my videos, I work with an agency to secure sponsors from related (non-competing) brands. Filming happens on weekends when my wife takes our kids shopping.
Many Days as an Electrician Start in a Construction Trailer
I review plans with the site supervisor and address any issues. Once the crew leaves the yard, every day is different—and that's what I love about it.
Some days, I visit job sites; others, I handle permitting and scheduling. With two decades of experience in various roles, I'm well-equipped to tackle a wide range of tasks, which keeps the work engaging.
Our teams wrap up between 2:30 and 3:00 p.m., then I lock up the gate and head home.
The Trades May Be the Last Safe Harbor
Our kind of work can't be outsourced or automated. It demands expertise and dedication. We work as a team to build great things—and celebrate our successes together.
Switching to a trade mid-career isn't easy, but I've seen more and more people leaving office jobs to join our industry. Some seek fulfillment; others do it out of necessity after their positions were eliminated. I welcome them all, because we need them.
Lately, I've noticed many mid-career professionals quitting their jobs after their roles were outsourced or replaced by AI—especially in insurance.
My Career Is Deeply Fulfilling
Balancing a skilled trade with running a content creation business isn't easy, but I've been doing it for over a decade. Along the way, I've learned countless hard lessons—lessons I hope will help the next generation of tradespeople. That's what keeps me going.
Every career has its pros and cons, and it's up to you to weigh them. Skilled trades can be perfect for those who'd rather stay active on the job than spend their day glued to a screen.
And for anyone who takes pride in seeing the tangible results of their hard work, few things compare to the satisfaction of a finished project.
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