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By 2012, after four years of pushing through the grind, Mathew’s perspective on the trade had shifted completely. What once felt like a temporary job became a passion. He found himself drawn to the creative side of electrical work—meeting with homeowners and business clients, understanding their goals, and then designing and delivering solutions that made their vision a reality.

It wasn’t just about running wire or installing panels anymore. It was about independence, problem-solving, and taking ownership of projects. Mathew was managing more responsibility, coordinating with other trades, and learning the art of customer service. He discovered the power of strong relationships: happy clients didn’t just pay the bill; they called back, they recommended him to friends, and they became the backbone of a reputation.

During this time, Mathew spent fourteen years in total with a small, family-owned company. Those years taught him not just the technical side of the trade but also how to run a business built on trust. His boss drilled into him the idea that a good reputation matters more than a quick paycheck. Referrals and repeat business were the true markers of success.

Looking back, 2012 was the year Mathew stopped seeing himself as “just an apprentice” and started to understand that he was building a career and a future.

After years of honing his craft, 2021 marked the beginning of a bold new chapter. With his wife expecting their first child, Mathew decided it was time to take a leap of faith and start his own business: Tindill Electric. It was not an easy decision—many would say it was a risky one—but the drive to create something lasting for his family outweighed the fear.

At first, the business was bare-bones. Mathew was out on the tools every day while juggling quotes, scheduling, and paperwork at night. His brother Hunter stepped in to help with projects and business operations, his mom took charge of the books, and his wife Hillary supported the admin side while preparing for maternity leave. It truly was a family effort from the very beginning.

Those early months were full of defining milestones. Getting the first referral from someone he’d never met, seeing a home builder continue to work with him even after he left his old company, and completing the first full project under the Tindill Electric banner—each moment was proof that he was on the right path. Slowly but surely, the business grew, not because of flashy ads or aggressive sales, but through the same principle Mathew had always believed in: hard work, great service, and word-of-mouth.

By 2025, Tindill Electric had become much more than Mathew’s personal venture—it was a full family business. Hunter and Hillary made the decision to leave their corporate jobs and join Tindill Electric full-time, committing themselves completely to the dream. With Hunter’s expertise in business operations and technical innovation, and Hillary’s strengths in administration, marketing, and creative vision, the company took on a new life.

Now, the family was running the company side-by-side, each member contributing their unique skills. Together they began planning for growth as if they were already a larger firm. They were no longer just “the neighbourhood electrician”—they were laying the groundwork for expansion into solar energy, permanent lighting systems, home automation, and even custom lighting design.

For Mathew, the most rewarding part remained the same: the relationships. Meeting with customers, listening to their needs, and bringing their ideas to life was still at the heart of everything. But now, with the whole family on board, the future felt brighter than ever.

As Mathew often says, “Seventeen years in, and I can see how much my hard work has paid off. But I’m just getting started.” Looking ahead, the Tindill family is focused on creating not just a successful company, but a legacy—one built on trust, dedication, and a passion for serving the community.