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 Trades
Tune in now and be part of the movement to make trades great again!
Listener topic suggestion: Union -vs- Non-union, what are the benefits/differences between the two for a trades worker? Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
How in the world is a business owner supposed to take time away from their business?! We're taking your calls and emails as usual, this was sent in from a listener. We hope it helps! Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
Bonus Episode @abbldgoperator sent in a question for your listening pleasure! Thanks Viktor Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
Eric and Andy discuss a message from a listener about working with subcontractors. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email
Ever just turn off your phone for a few hours? Take a day away, like really away on a regular basis? Maybe its time we make this a regular thing for the MTGA audience. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
Most contractors are loyal to just one cordless tool brand, are you? The guys talk about setting up a service van and the concept of "right tool for the job". Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
Bonus Episode, Eric and Andy talk about ways to eliminate options when laying out a complex task. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
Eric and Andy discuss some ways they use to get prepared for a project. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email
Who we are watching on social media Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email
What's it gonna take to make you leave your favorite brand of XYZ product? This week the guys talk about making the switch, how its no small task and what are the main things to think about when considering a new product for your business. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
Dude, do you even solder your cast iron press fittings? Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email
Andy recalls a story of a job going poorly and how to handle the fallout. We discuss some of the pitfalls that come along with conflict and irrational customers. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
Do it now! Take a minute to pick up, to organize, to clean as needed but don't put it off. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
The guys go to the emails and take questions from listeners on moving on, working for a variety of contractors and asking for a raise. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
What do you do to stay on track? The guys talk about talking too much on the job. So really, what do you do? Send us your thoughts! DM us on Instagram @mechanicalhub or @mick_plumb and give us your thoughts. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
Eric and Andy run through their own list of tools that we feel are worth the money just for the efficiency of the job. Thanks Jeremey Steiner for the Email Topic!! Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
Would you go look at a potential project after hours? How about while wearing your flip flops? The guys talk after hours, last minute opportunities and how to present yourself in front of the custy. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
Maybe you're not equipped to do the job? Maybe the custy needs has unreasonable expectations? No matter what at some point YOU WILL NEED TO SAY NO to project opportunities that come your way. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
Bonus Episode #1 Eric and Andy talk about inspectors pet peeves. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email
Eric and Andy discuss issues with inspectors and how to handle them. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email
In the last episode Andy & Eric discuss whether good enough is, well, good enough. If you haven't heard EP 51 go back and listen now, this will make so much more sense. Today the guys rank all the main training opportunities out there. Trade show, lunch & learns and more. For all those who didn't stop at "good enough", this one is for you. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign u...
Eric and Andy discuss the benefits of learning after schooling or apprenticeship. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email
Take 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 a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
Eric and Andy work through a conversation about how to estimate larger products and work with customers on the Fly. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
Eric 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 a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
Eric and Andy talk about a few issues that the industry is facing with material shortages and high demands. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
The 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. Lol Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
Eric and Andy talk about material shortages and Virtual Trade Shows. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email
The guys talk integrity, maintenance agreements and more with the owner of Cape Cod's own Seaside Gas. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email...
Eric and Andy take a whack at another round of questions from the IG fam! Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email
