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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Nov 3, 2022 • 34min
#165 Hurricanes and Supply chains
Eric and Andy talk about how natural disasters can affect supply chains in the building trades. 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 1, 2022 • 11min
#164 Bonus 6-pack of nipples
Andy see his first nipple pack in this week's bonus episode. Things get dicey but there's a lesson to be learned from one of Eric's recent materials order. 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
Oct 27, 2022 • 34min
#163 I like to watch
HVAC OnlyFans, custy watching, I need to concentrate! We polled out IG fam asking if they minded the customer watching while servicing/fixing a problem on site. The answers where what you'd expect...but wait, there's more! You gotta listen to see who thought what and why Andy thinks you should get to know your NASA rocket scientist client. 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
Oct 25, 2022 • 16min
#162 When to hire an employee?
Eric and Andy answer a listeners question about what goes into the decision of hiring an employee or adding another technician. 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
Oct 20, 2022 • 45min
#161 AHR 2023 with Nicole Bush
Nicole Bush Communications manager for AHR 2023 joins the boys to talk about the largest Heating Air Condition and Refrigeration Expo in North America.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
Oct 18, 2022 • 20min
#160 Tool Talk!
The guys talk tools, new tools, what they're liking lately and whats coming. Who does't like some tool talk? We do! 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
Oct 13, 2022 • 54min
#159 Pay in the Trades with Chad
Andy, Eric & Chad talk more about pay in the trades, personal accountability and making it thru a recession. As usual things start out rough and barely make it thru to the end without offending someone...thanks for joining us Chad. 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
Oct 11, 2022 • 16min
#158 Fall is in the air!
The boys chat about how they are getting things ready for heating season. If you do service work, do season changes effect your vehicle stock? 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
Oct 6, 2022 • 38min
#157 You're Fired!
We answer a listeners question regarding an irritated customer. When do you "fire" the customer, what does it take? The guys discuss some of the in's and out's of letting a customer go. 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
Oct 4, 2022 • 16min
#156 Bonus: Can heat pumps replace gas heating systems in in the North?
The guys get back into the electrification of everything and talk heat pumps. Will they be able to repolace gas furnaces and boilers fully? Also, is it slowing down where you're at? 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
