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Make Trades Great Again

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Dec 28, 2021 • 16min

#88 Bonus: We're going to AHR Expo

Andy & Eric talk about AHR, what it is, what it isn't and why yhou might want to meet us there! Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbCheck out our website: mechanical-hub.com
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Dec 23, 2021 • 36min

#87 To stock or not, friggin' supply chain issues!

We're so sick and tired of the current supply chain issues but we also think it was worth talking about it once more, this time with a spin on it, we hope. We have customers, jobs stacked up and full schedules for months but materials are scarce. What a person to do? Send us a textDo you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbCheck out our website: mechanical-hub.com
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Dec 21, 2021 • 21min

#86 What are the plumbing fundamentals we need to teach?

Andy and Eric talk about the specific skills a new apprentice needs to learn to be proficient. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbCheck out our website: mechanical-hub.com
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Dec 17, 2021 • 35min

#85 The recycling game

The guys discuss jobsite recycling.Send us a textDo you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbCheck out our website: mechanical-hub.com
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Dec 14, 2021 • 11min

#84 Bonus - Hourly or Flat Rate?

Eric tries to talk himself into flat rate pricing  on the air while Andy keeps things grounded. Just another bonus from the guys, we hope you like it! Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbCheck out our website: mechanical-hub.com
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Dec 9, 2021 • 31min

#83 Thinking of hiring?

The guys talk hiring, specifically what are the top talking points when trying to recruit workers. This topic was sent in via Instagram DM, thanks for sending in your topic ideas! Send us a textDo you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbCheck out our website: mechanical-hub.com
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Dec 7, 2021 • 12min

#82 Bonus It's simply a Logo

Eric and Andy discuss a few things they have done to keep their logo's simple and effective. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbCheck out our website: mechanical-hub.com
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Dec 3, 2021 • 49min

#81 Advertising to the masses

Eric and Andy discuss some of the advertising challenges and successes as small business operators. Send us a textDo you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbCheck out our website: mechanical-hub.com
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Nov 30, 2021 • 21min

#80 Bonus: Andy gets rear-ended

As we all wait on pipe, garage doors and all sorts of building materials Andy is trying to find a truck. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbCheck out our website: mechanical-hub.com
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Nov 25, 2021 • 40min

#79: Friend or Foe? How do you treat your supplier?

Too many contractors on the streets not knowing their costs and losing their mind over pennies when it comes to the supply chain. Your suppliers are part of your team, working with them will help way more than it hurts. Send us a textDo you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbCheck out our website: mechanical-hub.com

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