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 3, 2021 • 48min
#81 Advertising to the masses
Send us Fan MailEric and Andy discuss some of the advertising challenges and successes as small business operators. 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 30, 2021 • 21min
#80 Bonus: Andy gets rear-ended
Send us Fan MailAs we all wait on pipe, garage doors and all sorts of building materials Andy is trying to find a truck. 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 25, 2021 • 39min
#79: Friend or Foe? How do you treat your supplier?
Send us Fan MailToo many contractors on the streets not knowing their costs and losing their mind over pennies when it comes to the supply chain. Your suppliers are part of your team, working with them will help way more than it hurts. 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 23, 2021 • 21min
#78 Bonus The Dilemma, to side work or not to side work?
Send us Fan MailEric and Andy invite Chad to chat about side work. The good, the bad and the ugly. 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 19, 2021 • 56min
#77 The Great Resignation
Send us Fan MailEric and Andy welcome Chad somewhat reluctantly, LOL, back into the studio to discuss the social media marketing and changing jobs. 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 16, 2021 • 14min
#76 Bonus: We asked for this.
Send us Fan MailBeing self-employed can be great. It can also mean late nights and long ass weeks. As a bonus you can join the guys when they say pound sand to those "work/life balance" nerds. 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 11, 2021 • 37min
75: Scheduling! Funner than you think, maybe.
Send us Fan MailThe guys reveal all the secrets of how they get thru the week without a single hiccup in the schedule. Just follow our simple, 99 step process and you too will be barely getting by like us! 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 10, 2021 • 15min
#74 Bonus
Send us Fan MailEric shares some of the highlights from Eric's recent trip to Caleffi in Italy. 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 5, 2021 • 32min
#73 Regular Old Dick Tracy
Send us Fan MailEric and Andy get into the weeds about a few things to think about when buying a business. 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 2, 2021 • 27min
#72 Bonus - Union VS Non-union
Send us Fan MailListener topic suggestion: Union -vs- Non-union, what are the benefits/differences between the two for a trades worker? 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
