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 6, 2022 • 28min
#91 Bathroom Safety. Wait, what?
Send us Fan MailWell 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 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
Send us Fan MailEric and Andy talk about the challenges of selling jobs and getting a down payment. 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 31, 2021 • 43min
#89 Year end Prep
Send us Fan MailThe guys talk about end of the year financial prep. 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 28, 2021 • 16min
#88 Bonus: We're going to AHR Expo
Send us Fan MailAndy & Eric talk about AHR, what it is, what it isn't and why yhou might want to meet us there! 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 23, 2021 • 35min
#87 To stock or not, friggin' supply chain issues!
Send us Fan MailWe'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 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?
Send us Fan MailAndy and Eric talk about the specific skills a new apprentice needs to learn to be proficient. 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 17, 2021 • 34min
#85 The recycling game
Send us Fan MailThe guys discuss jobsite recycling.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 14, 2021 • 11min
#84 Bonus - Hourly or Flat Rate?
Send us Fan MailEric tries to talk himself into flat rate pricing on the air while Andy keeps things grounded. Just another bonus from the guys, we hope you like it! 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 9, 2021 • 30min
#83 Thinking of hiring?
Send us Fan MailThe guys talk hiring, specifically what are the top talking points when trying to recruit workers. This topic was sent in via Instagram DM, thanks for sending in your topic ideas! 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 7, 2021 • 12min
#82 Bonus It's simply a Logo
Send us Fan MailEric and Andy discuss a few things they have done to keep their logo's simple and effective. 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
