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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Dec 6, 2022 • 20min
#175 Bonus Rub-a-dub-dub, we don't need no tub!
Andy recalls a master shower system that he installed a few years ago with 13 heads. 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
Dec 2, 2022 • 10min
#174 Bonus Bonus What about Bob?
What about Bob, Andy has an update on the stolen van debacle. 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
Dec 1, 2022 • 30min
#173 New tool Flare!
Eric recants a problem he recently had with a tool. The guys chat about emerging technology in the tool world. 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
Nov 29, 2022 • 18min
#172 Giving customers bad news sucks!
Ever have to tell a client their heating or cooling system need replaced? Sure! But have you done it when it was just three years old? The guys bs and talk about the week, how its going and whats coming up. 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
Nov 24, 2022 • 40min
#171 Gas, Electric, Fuel Oil…Which is cheapest?
The guys dig deep to compare the true cost of Fuel Oil, Electric, LP and Natural Gas as fuels for heating. Thanks to listener Steve for sending in the question: Is it time to get away from fuel oil and move to LP? You might be surprised how the fuel costs pencil out. 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
Nov 22, 2022 • 16min
#170 Bonus - What's your preference, copper or PEX Stub outs?
Bonus - Eric and Andy discuss the results of a recent poll about how you like to stub out you water supplies. 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
Nov 17, 2022 • 38min
#169 Do you wanna buy a new tool?
Eric and Andy talk about pipe benders, machines and Wiha screwdrivers. 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
Nov 15, 2022 • 16min
#168 Bonus: Did Andy's Van Get Stolen?
You gotta hear this crazy story! Andy's van might've been stolen...we're not sure just yet. 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
Nov 10, 2022 • 27min
#167 How Do You Get Paid?
The guys talk about the many ways to get paid as a contractor. Things have changed over the last handful of years, have you? There are like seventy-eleven ways to get paid for your services, how many are you accepting? 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
Nov 8, 2022 • 11min
#166 Handling the dirty work, when to let an employee go.
The guys answer a listeners message about the difficult task of letting an employee go, along with some of the hurdles and issues that come up. 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
