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Sep 14, 2021 • 7min

#58 Bonus - Stop Talking!

What do you do to stay on track? The guys talk about talking too much on the job. So really, what do you do? Send us your thoughts! DM us on Instagram @mechanicalhub or @mick_plumb and give us your thoughts. 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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Sep 10, 2021 • 51min

#57 Tools for Efficiency

Eric and Andy run through their own list of tools that we feel are worth the money just for the efficiency of the job.  Thanks Jeremey Steiner for the Email Topic!!  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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Sep 7, 2021 • 17min

#56 Bonus - Flip Flops and House Calls

Would you go look at a potential project after hours? How about while wearing your flip flops? The guys talk after hours, last minute opportunities and how to present yourself in front of the custy. 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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Sep 3, 2021 • 41min

#55 Saying No to Custy

Maybe you're not equipped to do the job? Maybe the custy needs has unreasonable expectations? No matter what at some point YOU WILL NEED TO SAY NO to project opportunities that come your way.  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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Aug 31, 2021 • 9min

EP54 Bonus Inspect this....

Bonus Episode #1 Eric and Andy talk about inspectors pet peeves. 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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Aug 27, 2021 • 40min

#53 Walmart failed my inspection....

Eric and Andy discuss issues with inspectors and how to handle them. 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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Aug 20, 2021 • 48min

#52 So where do I get all this training, man?

In the last episode Andy & Eric discuss whether good enough is, well, good enough. If you haven't heard EP 51 go back and listen now, this will make so much more sense. Today the guys rank all the main training opportunities out there. Trade show, lunch & learns and more. For all those who didn't stop at "good enough", this one is for you. 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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Aug 13, 2021 • 37min

#51 Are you good enough?

Eric and Andy discuss the benefits of learning after schooling or apprenticeship. 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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Jul 2, 2021 • 59min

#50 Yeti or Coleman? Which one are you?

Take our Buzzfeed quiz to see which cooler you are! The guys go over calculating hourly rates. Its simple, only thing left is to decide if you want to be the premium or mediocre service, you know...the Yeti or Coleman of contracting. 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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Jun 25, 2021 • 57min

#49 Hey Siri, Why you talking?

Eric and Andy work through a conversation about how to estimate larger products and work with customers on the Fly. 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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