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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Oct 20, 2022 • 45min
#161 AHR 2023 with Nicole Bush
Send us Fan MailNicole Bush Communications manager for AHR 2023 joins the boys to talk about the largest Heating Air Condition and Refrigeration Expo in North America.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
Oct 18, 2022 • 20min
#160 Tool Talk!
Send us Fan MailThe guys talk tools, new tools, what they're liking lately and whats coming. Who does't like some tool talk? We do! 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
Oct 13, 2022 • 54min
#159 Pay in the Trades with Chad
Send us Fan MailAndy, Eric & Chad talk more about pay in the trades, personal accountability and making it thru a recession. As usual things start out rough and barely make it thru to the end without offending someone...thanks for joining us Chad. 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
Oct 11, 2022 • 16min
#158 Fall is in the air!
Send us Fan MailThe boys chat about how they are getting things ready for heating season. If you do service work, do season changes effect your vehicle stock? 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
Oct 6, 2022 • 38min
#157 You're Fired!
Send us Fan MailWe answer a listeners question regarding an irritated customer. When do you "fire" the customer, what does it take? The guys discuss some of the in's and out's of letting a customer go. 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
Oct 4, 2022 • 16min
#156 Bonus: Can heat pumps replace gas heating systems in in the North?
Send us Fan MailThe guys get back into the electrification of everything and talk heat pumps. Will they be able to repolace gas furnaces and boilers fully? Also, is it slowing down where you're at? 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
Sep 29, 2022 • 35min
#155 Listener questions: How do you get started on the project?
Send us Fan MailQuin writes in asking how we prefer to get started on the job. What do we tackle first, the tough stuff or the low hanging fruit. In either case the project has to get finished but sometimes a clear plan from the start can move things along smoother. 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
Sep 27, 2022 • 12min
#154 Bonus "Find a contractor listings" Do you use them?
Send us Fan MailStarting out on your own can be hectic and costly. There are some free ways to get listed in your area for potential work. The guys talk about getting listed on the "Find a contractor" sections of websites. Have you done this too?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
Sep 22, 2022 • 30min
#153 Free estimates, just a marketing scheme?
Send us Fan MailEric brings up free estimates and the guys go into more discussion about why free estimates don't really work out. 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
Sep 20, 2022 • 13min
#152 Bonus - The Electrification of everything
Send us Fan MailAre the types of projects you're working on changing? IS the new energy bill changing peoples idea of how to heat their home for the coming winter? 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
