WattSmart Electric

06/06/2026

From MMA to Real Estate to Entrepreneurship.

This week on the Wired Wattsmart Podcast, I sat down with a good friend of mine , Jeremy Sandino, co-owner of Yakima MMA, entrepreneur, and real estate investor, to talk about the journey behind building businesses, creating opportunities, and learning through failure.

Jeremy shares the story of how he got started, lessons from business partnerships, investing in real estate, building Yakima MMA, and why taking calculated risks is often the difference between staying comfortable and creating something bigger.

We also discuss:
✔️ Entrepreneurship
✔️ Real estate investing
✔️ Business partnerships
✔️ Building generational wealth
✔️ Work ethic and discipline
✔️ The realities of business ownership

If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, investor, or someone looking to build something for yourself and your family, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

🎙️ Listen now:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/35FP4lv5yv6tHZqKMMqo8Q?si=DNHA9sCESZacATslYLIGLQ

Watch Here:
https://youtu.be/WqlzWlI2mAo

What's one business lesson you've learned the hard way?

06/06/2026

“If you never swing the bat, you’ll never hit the ball.”

Simple advice.
Powerful truth.

Most people spend their lives waiting for the perfect opportunity. The people who build businesses, create wealth, and change their lives usually just decide to take the swing.

🎙️ The newest episode of the Wired Wattsmart Podcast with Jeremy Sandino is live now.

If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, investing, or taking a risk on yourself, this episode is for you.

Listen now:
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06/06/2026

"If you never swing the bat, you'll never hit the ball."

Simple advice.
Powerful truth.

Most people spend their lives waiting for the perfect opportunity. The people who build businesses, create wealth, and change their lives usually just decide to take the swing.

🎙️ The newest episode of the Wired Wattsmart Podcast with Jeremy Sandino with Yakima MMA is live now.

If you've ever thought about starting a business, investing, or taking a risk on yourself, this episode is for you.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/35FP4lv5yv6tHZqKMMqo8Q?si=q7T2XIvxT9mO-xZMT0FPpw

06/01/2026

📈 Most people see their first big paycheck and start upgrading their lifestyle.

The people who build real businesses do something different.

They reinvest.

In Part 3 of our Money Management Series, Josh talks about taking every extra dollar and putting it back into tools, equipment, vehicles, and growth.

That's how businesses are built.

🎙️ New episode of the Wired Wattsmart Podcast available now.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qv9WnKYY4sB85S4vVwC8I?si=J-ba7FnrTrezxBvdiaNPfA

Get smart, call Wattsmart. ⚡

05/31/2026

💰 Everyone wants the secret to building wealth.

Turns out it's pretty boring:

✔️ Build your credit
✔️ Save your money
✔️ Learn a valuable skill
✔️ Stay consistent

The good news? Boring works.

In Part 3 of our Money Management Series on the Wired Wattsmart Podcast, Josh breaks down the exact roadmap he would follow again—from getting into the trades, to buying a first house, to building a business.

If you're a young tradesman (or know someone who is), this episode is worth a listen.

🎙️ New episode available now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qv9WnKYY4sB85S4vVwC8I?si=J-ba7FnrTrezxBvdiaNPfA

Get smart, call Wattsmart. ⚡

05/30/2026

💰 New Episode: Money Management Part 3

From buying your first house to starting your first business, Josh breaks down the roadmap he would follow again if he were starting from scratch.

🎙️ Available now on the Wired Wattsmart Podcast.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qv9WnKYY4sB85S4vVwC8I?si=J-ba7FnrTrezxBvdiaNPfA

https://youtu.be/AvnI4V5ke0M

05/23/2026

You can buy the nice truck… just don’t let the truck own you. 🚛💸

There’s nothing wrong with wanting cool stuff — most trades guys do. But the key is doing it responsibly. Build your credit first, keep your payments manageable, and make sure the truck helps you make money… not just look good in the driveway. ⚡

Nice truck. Strong credit. No stress. That’s the move.
Get smart, call Wattsmart.

05/22/2026

Your side hustle starts with one thing… your tools. 🛠️💰

Most blue-collar guys already have the skill — the difference is who’s willing to invest in themselves after the 8–5. A few tools, a little hustle, and suddenly those “small jobs” start turning into real money. ⚡

The goal isn’t just extra cash… it’s building freedom one job at a time.
Get smart, call Wattsmart.

05/20/2026

https://open.spotify.com/show/5mXEepU3wsu8oCaCoTqscC?si=d772939520d0451c

Most young tradesmen are sitting on a HUGE opportunity… and don’t even realize it. ⚡

In Part 2 of the Wired Wattsmart Money Management Series, Josh breaks down:
✔️ Side hustles for blue-collar workers
✔️ Building wealth through fixer-uppers
✔️ Using sweat equity to get ahead
✔️ Why your first house changes everything
✔️ Turning trade skills into long-term opportunity

This isn’t “get rich quick” advice.
This is the real blueprint. 💯

🎙️ New episode of Wired Wattsmart out now.

Get smart, call Wattsmart. ⚡

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