

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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Jan 21, 2022 • 44min
#95 PEX Gas Pipe?! What is this stuff?
The plumbing & HVAC industries continue to evolve and this week the guys are talking about a brand new gas piping material coming to North America, PEXALGAS. Can the trades adapt to changing codes, new materials and tools? Or are there always going to be those who resist? Is there a place in the HVAC & Plumbing industries for pex gas piping? 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

Jan 18, 2022 • 13min
#94 What’s the new year bringing?
Eric and Andy talk about a few things they are looking forward to in the new year. 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

Jan 14, 2022 • 46min
#93 Rural Supply Chain
Eric and Andy answer a Brad Klevin (sorry if I butchered the spelling!) in regards to rural supply chain, how do you deal with the day to day issues of getting materials in a rural area. 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

Jan 11, 2022 • 15min
#92 Tobacco on the job
A listener wrote in asking the guys about smoking or chewing on a new build or remodel job, what their thoughts are on the subject. Both Eric & Andy are former tobacco users and had quite a bit to say about it, thanks to Kirk Mitchell @grizzlykirks for the topic and question! 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

Jan 6, 2022 • 28min
#91 Bathroom Safety. Wait, what?
Well it was bound to happen, at some point in time the guys were gonna have to talk about using the custy's toilet or not. Andy also talks company policy on working for new clients. The topic of sorority houses comes up more than once. Just sayin. 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

Jan 4, 2022 • 13min
#90 The after sale logistics
Eric and Andy talk about the challenges of selling jobs and getting a down payment. 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 31, 2021 • 43min
#89 Year end Prep
The guys talk about end of the year financial prep. 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 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_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Dec 23, 2021 • 35min
#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 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 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_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email