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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Aug 14, 2020 • 45min
#7 Playing Nice on the Jobsite
In this episode we invite Chad Killinger to join as co-host while we discuss the politics of cooperating on a crowded job site, we also share a few tips on how coordination with other trades can help prevent tensions when the pressure is on to complete the job.Send us a text Send 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
Aug 7, 2020 • 42min
#6 The Greatest Journeyman
We wanted to call this episode "To teach or not to teach". Then there was "Don't be a dink", a direct quote from Eric. Neither of those made the cut...Why is it that so many so-called journeyman think that apprentices are out to take their jobs? We've had our share of apprentices and we've also been apprentices ourselves, this time we are talking about how to be a GREAT Mentor. Send us a text Send 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
Jul 31, 2020 • 43min
#5 How to be a GREAT Apprentice
In this Episode we talk about what it takes to be an apprentice. We discuss some personal traits and attitudes that will help a new apprentice get the most out of their apprenticeship. We discuss a few of the traits we find beneficial in a new apprentice. Send us a text Send 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
Jul 24, 2020 • 34min
#4 It all starts at the dinner table
In this episode we discuss the importance of sharing the trades as an alternate professional path to those who are preparing for the next steps after college. We digress into the national coin shortage and other shenanigans. Send us a text Send 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
Jul 17, 2020 • 54min
#3 Eric, the college dropout.
Continuing the theme of episode 2, Eric starts where Andy left off telling how he got into the trades. Send us a text Send 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
Jul 10, 2020 • 32min
#2 Funeral flowers, sewer geysers & more.
From high school graduation, onto college with a stop at a few funeral homes along the way, Andy tells the story of how he decided a career in the trades was the best place for him. Send us a text Send 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
Jul 3, 2020 • 23min
#1 Hello! I'm Eric, he's Andy. We're plumbers.
Whether you're a longtime veteran of a trade or considering learning a skilled trade give us a listen. Hosts Eric Aune and Andy Mickelson share a bit of their background as business owners in the construction industry. 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
