7,000 Volts - Living the Electrified Life - LJ Tucker

In this episode of 7,000 Volts: Living an Electrified Life, LJ Tucker reminds listeners that success is colorblind — it doesn’t care about race, background, or circumstance, only effort. Drawing from his own journey from past mistakes to business and family life, he explains that whatever you invest your time and energy in will grow, good or bad. Success multiplies work just as easily as it multiplies excuses, so discipline and bal...

In this episode of 7,000 Volts, LJ Tucker reflects on his childhood experience of growing up without a voice and how that shaped his mission to parent differently. He shares candid stories about breaking generational cycles of fear and silence by giving his own children space to speak, think, and be heard—even when he disagrees or he's tired. Through touching examples of his kids’ creativity, curiosity, and character, LJ celebrates...

n this episode, LJ Tucker explores the powerful truth that success isn’t just about theory — it’s about putting in the work, staying focused, and aligning your mindset with your purpose. Using examples from sports legends like Michael Jordan and Tom Brady, LJ shows how discipline, consistency, and humility lead to long-term rewards far beyond the paycheck. He compares life’s journey to driving in your lane — when you drift, you del...

In this episode, LJ Tucker challenges listeners to "die" daily and embrace the renewal of their minds. Drawing a vivid parallel between spiritual growth and software updates, he reminds us that just as devices must stay plugged in to receive upgrades, we must stay connected to God—the true Source—to fix the bugs in our thinking and live at full power. LJ explains how outdated mindsets create stagnation, while spiritual connection b...

In Episode 42 of 7,000 Volts: Living an Electrified Life, LJ Tucker explores the theme “Empathy Over Forgiveness,” continuing his message from the previous episode, I’m Not a Judge and Neither Are You. He explains that the antidote to judgment is empathy — choosing to see others’ struggles with compassion instead of criticism. Through scripture and personal stories, including a humbling experience from his early days in tree work, ...

In episode 41 of 7,000 Volts: Living an Electrified Life, LJ Tucker explores the theme of judgment and humility, reminding listeners that “I’m not a judge, and neither are you.” He reflects on how society has turned social media into a courtroom where everyone plays judge, jury, and executioner, often without knowing the full story. Drawing from scripture, he explains that Jesus’s message in Matthew 7:1–5 warns against hypocrisy — ...

In this episode, LJ Tucker dives into the true meaning of education, reminding listeners that it comes in many forms—whether from college, technical training, or the hard lessons of lived experience. He reflects on his own path as a self-taught business owner and certified arborist, emphasizing that growth is about striving to be better each year through reading, listening, and creating. While acknowledging that formal education ha...

In this episode of 7,000 Volts, LJ Tucker dives into “The Big Play,” reflecting on how life often mirrors the baseball field—where everyone wants to swing for the home run but true success comes from showing up consistently, day after day. Through stories of teaching his kids in sports, lessons learned from slowing down in life, and even his own journey away from destructive choices, LJ emphasizes the importance of mindset, discipl...

In this episode of 7,000 Volts: Living an Electrified Life, LJ Tucker dives into the theme of “taking the training wheels off” as a powerful metaphor for personal growth, independence, and responsibility. Using stories from his own life and from watching his sons learn to ride bikes, he draws parallels between childhood training wheels and the crutches people hold onto as adults—whether financial, emotional, or situational. Tucker ...

In this episode, LJ Tucker sits down with arborist and climber Joel Patrick to explore both the literal and metaphorical meaning of “branching out.” Joel shares his journey from trimming neighborhood trees as a teenager with a handsaw to becoming a professional climber dedicated to safety, precision, and constant learning. Together, they reflect on the discipline of tree work—its physical demands, dangers, and the importance of tra...

In Episode 35 of 7,000 Volts: Living an Electrified Life, titled “7,000 Volts Deep Dive,” host LJ Tucker sits down once again with guest interviewer Dawn Webb for a heartfelt conversation exploring his new book and the deeper meaning behind its message. Dawn leads LJ through reflections on his near-death electrocution, the wake-up call it gave him to pursue his God-given purpose, and how living on “autopilot” before that moment shi...

In this episode, LJ Tucker welcomes his longtime pastor, Craig Altman of Grace Family Church, for a powerful conversation about faith, leadership, and legacy. Pastor Craig shares his unlikely journey from a self-described “hell raiser” in Tampa’s bar scene to giving his life to Christ in a pub after feeling God’s conviction. He explains how that moment transformed him, leading to decades of ministry and the growth of Grace from one...

Episode 33 of 7,000 Volts: Living an Electrified Life is a special Q&A edition where the host answers listener-submitted questions about business, team-building, and lessons learned in the tree service industry. He reflects on his early days starting with a $40 pole saw and supplementing income through odd jobs, explaining how strategy, training programs, and careful hiring helped him build a winning team. Offering advice to th...

In Episode 32 of 7,000 Volts: Living an Electrified Life, LJ Tucker dives deep into “the war within”—the ongoing mental battle we all face in our thoughts and self-doubt. Drawing from personal experiences as a husband, father, and business owner, LJ explores how internal noise, fueled by what we consume with our eyes and ears, shapes our emotions and decisions. He emphasizes the importance of grounding oneself spiritually and menta...

In the latest episode of 7,000 Volts: Living an Electrified Life, LJ Tucker recaps a joyful cowboy-themed family reunion and shifts focus to speak directly to today’s youth. With passion and purpose, he addresses feelings of being unheard, the dangers of entitlement, and the power of planting seeds for personal growth. LJ shares stories from his own life—including struggles with jealousy, incarceration, and learning to stand on his...

In the latest episode of 7,000 Volts: Living an Electrified Life, host LJ Tucker returns after a long hiatus to reflect on the intense hurricane recovery efforts he’s been part of, working nonstop as an arborist to help restore communities. He opens up about how storms—both literal and personal—have shaped his purpose, from surviving electrocution to overcoming prison and relationship struggles. LJ shares lessons from his journey, ...

In this episode of the 7,000 Volts, Living an Electrified Life podcast, LJ Tucker and guest Angie Balfour, a personal trainer, discuss the importance of physical fitness in everyday life. Angie shares her journey from pursuing a career as a physician's assistant to becoming a personal trainer, driven by her passion for fitness and lifestyle adjustments as a single mom. They explore how fitness can vary across age groups, from young...

In this episode of "7,000 Volts: Living an Electrified Life," titled "Connections, Creating Connections," host LJ Tucker and guest Dawn Webb discuss the importance of positive communication, mindset, and relationships in both personal and professional life. They emphasize the power of words to uplift and the role of mindset in shaping success, sharing personal stories of growth and challenges. Dawn highlights the significance of cl...