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Case Study: How One Electrician Grew Revenue 300% in 18 Months

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Rachel Torres

Head of Strategy · Jan 8, 2026

David Chen started Chen Electric with one truck and a dream. Eighteen months later, he's running six trucks and turning down work. Here's exactly how we helped him get there.

The Starting Point

  • Revenue: $180,000/year
  • Trucks: 1
  • Google reviews: 3
  • Marketing budget: $0

The Results After 18 Months

  • Revenue: $720,000/year
  • Trucks: 6
  • Google reviews: 187 (4.9 average)
  • Marketing spend: $5,000/month
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Written by Rachel Torres

Head of Strategy

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