

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 13, 2021 • 36min
#51 Are you good enough?
Send us Fan MailEric and Andy discuss the benefits of learning after schooling or apprenticeship. 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 2, 2021 • 58min
#50 Yeti or Coleman? Which one are you?
Send us Fan MailTake our Buzzfeed quiz to see which cooler you are! The guys go over calculating hourly rates. Its simple, only thing left is to decide if you want to be the premium or mediocre service, you know...the Yeti or Coleman of contracting. 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

Jun 25, 2021 • 56min
#49 Hey Siri, Why you talking?
Send us Fan MailEric and Andy work through a conversation about how to estimate larger products and work with customers on the Fly. 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

Jun 18, 2021 • 57min
#48 Brand Loyalty
Send us Fan MailEric Silva joins the guys to talk brand loyalty. What is brand loyalty? What makes us loyal to our suppliers or different manufacturers? What happens when you can't get those products? 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

Jun 11, 2021 • 49min
#47 Where's the Bread?
Send us Fan MailEric and Andy talk about a few issues that the industry is facing with material shortages and high demands. 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

Jun 4, 2021 • 46min
#46 Trophies & Practical Jokes. Oh, and Chad is back.
Send us Fan MailThe guys welcome Chad back to talk about personal wins. Stories about those rare times when you come out on top. Or maybe you just flood an entire warehouse, everybody's story is different. LolSend 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

May 28, 2021 • 42min
#45 What an angle!
Send us Fan MailEric and Andy talk about material shortages and Virtual Trade Shows. 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

May 21, 2021 • 52min
#44 Kevin from Seaside!
Send us Fan MailThe guys talk integrity, maintenance agreements and more with the owner of Cape Cod's own Seaside Gas. 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

May 14, 2021 • 45min
#43 Instagram Q&A part 2
Send us Fan MailEric and Andy take a whack at another round of questions from the IG fam!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

May 7, 2021 • 43min
#42 Instagram Q&A Part I
Send us Fan MailWe asked and you delivered! Dozens of questions on running a business to recruiting kids into the trades came from you our loyal audience and we had fun answering! Part II will come next week, thank you! 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


