

Make Trades Great Again
Eric Aune, Andy Mickelson
Whether you're a seasoned professional, a newcomer, or simply interested in the trades, the "Make Trades Great Again" podcast offers something for everyone. Our goal is to promote the value of skilled trades, provide essential resources, and build a strong community of passionate individuals.Industry Insights - Educational Content - Community Stories - Technology in TradesTune in now and be part of the movement to make trades great again!
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Jun 22, 2023 • 30min
17 yr-old Facebooker Looking for a Job
Kyele is 17, recently graduated from high school with high diploma and is looking for a M-F job working with his hands for about $20/hr. Does this sound reasonable? He's 17, how much experience could he have? What would you say to a kid posting on a community bulletin facebook page looking for a lead on a job? Don't forget to leave us a rating in your podcast app! Rating our podcast helps others find us and we need as many friends as we can get! Thanks for listening. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Jun 20, 2023 • 16min
Bonus: Andy is about to blow up the bathroom
Ever live inside a remodel project? What would your spouse say if you just gutted the bathroom for a full remodel? Andy is about to ditch the brown bathroom for a refresher. Wish him good luck! Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Jun 20, 2023 • 15min
Bonus: I demand to speak with the manager!
Some guy is still driving around Missoula looking for Andy's shop lol. Bonus episode! Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Jun 15, 2023 • 37min
WWYDD? What would you do different?
After years of building their plumbing & heating businesses the guys are tasked with looking back on how they got to today and what they would do different if they started over. Listen as Eric & Andy answer a listener question of "what would you do different if you could go back in time and start your business knowing what you know now."Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

May 16, 2023 • 12min
Break Time
Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

May 11, 2023 • 50min
Too Big, Too Fast? Guest Denver Baker on growing and downsizing
The guys sit down with Denver Baker @mdheat.hvac (IG) to learn how he got started and grew his hvac business in Michigan. Denver’s experience includes growth and cutting back to a more manageable level. Sometimes big isn’t always better. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

May 9, 2023 • 15min
College vs. Trades Real Talk
We need kids in the trades and college. It’s pretty simple to understand but why can’t we all agree on that? Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

May 4, 2023 • 52min
Van Talk: Custom or Factory kit?
The guys talk vans and van build-outs after recovering a DM from IG’s @abbldgoperator Victor from Alberta Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

May 2, 2023 • 22min
#217 Bonus: Answering DM’s about design hydronic software
The guys talk hydronic system design software in this week’s bonus episode Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Apr 27, 2023 • 21min
#216 Can you afford your first employee?
Want to expand the crew? How do you figure out what to charge your customers for their labor? Do you have enough money available to pay them? These are things that matter as you consider growing. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email