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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Dec 27, 2022 • 15min
#181 Take it or Leave it...Deliveries!
Send us Fan MailHow are you handling the day to day materials deliveries? To the shop? To the Job? Do you live in a gated community like Andy? Tell us! Use the link below to tell us what you're doing!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
Dec 22, 2022 • 28min
#180 Trash talk or not?
Send us Fan MailEvery time we meet a potential customer, every time you bid on a project you're being interviewed. Talking trash about other contractors is not going to make you look as good as you might think...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
Dec 20, 2022 • 18min
#179 Bonus. IOT is it really necessary
Send us Fan MailEric and Andy chat about connected equipment and accessories. Are they needed and what benefits can a customer gain. 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
Dec 15, 2022 • 34min
#178 Van talk
Send us Fan MailEric and Andy talk about a few things on their van setup’s that they like. 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
Dec 13, 2022 • 11min
#177 Andy Takes His Bid Back
Send us Fan MailEver bid on a job then find out its maybe not the best idea to move forward? How about retracting your bid? This week Andy tells the story of this happening to him recently. Kinda makes you think about that time when we talked about finding the perfect customer. 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
Dec 8, 2022 • 45min
#176 Chad's Hot Honey
Send us Fan MailThe guys welcome Chad Killinger into the studio for what turned out to be a fun B.S. session. We hope you enjoy this episode, if you haven't already please take a minute and rate the podcast on your favorite player app! 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
Dec 6, 2022 • 20min
#175 Bonus Rub-a-dub-dub, we don't need no tub!
Send us Fan MailAndy recalls a master shower system that he installed a few years ago with 13 heads. 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
Dec 2, 2022 • 10min
#174 Bonus Bonus What about Bob?
Send us Fan MailWhat about Bob, Andy has an update on the stolen van debacle. 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
Dec 1, 2022 • 30min
#173 New tool Flare!
Send us Fan MailEric recants a problem he recently had with a tool. The guys chat about emerging technology in the tool world. 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
Nov 29, 2022 • 18min
#172 Giving customers bad news sucks!
Send us Fan MailEver have to tell a client their heating or cooling system need replaced? Sure! But have you done it when it was just three years old? The guys bs and talk about the week, how its going and whats coming up. 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
