Make Trades Great Again

Ray Parker Jr, is that you? This week Eric is considering finding a mentor, but not just any type of mentor. Listen up to this bonus episode to see what the guys are talking about. 

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For the longest time it seemed nothing was advancing in the trades. Same jobs, same materials, same tools...same attitudes. 

This week the guys come back from vacation to talk about one of the most li…

Quick discussion about being reactive or proactive in our day to day. 

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We go a ton of messages and feedback on the concept of the "perfect customer", thank you! This week the guys talk more about identifying those times when opportunities come along that just don't fit …

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Eric and Andy talk about changing tactics and skills offered in search of the perfect customers. Less may be more in this case . 

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Ever feel like you're being watched? Ever work with your brother? How about for your big brother? Hahaha Eric thought he was gonna have to break up a fight on the job recently so the guys talked abou…

Andy gives us the details on the answering service he's been using for a few months and how its changed things for the family business. The guys also talk quite a bit about the management software th…

The guys talk a bit about the economy and a few ways a contractor today can help prepare for slower times. 

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Eric and Andy discuss a recent health scare and then talk about a few things you can do to be proactive with your health. 

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The famous Bob Baker of Instagram plumbing fame joins the guys to talk about new and old tech in the plumbing and heating trades. New tools, materials and mindsets for success in business, we hit on …

The boys talk about spring time slow downs in a service business. They discuss a few possible causes and a few ways to get though it all. 

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Eric and Andy talk about taking care of the details when a job doesn’t  go right or when things don’t seem to last.

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Its a show about nothing. Don't tell Larry David, we can't afford to pay for the rights to that tagline. Anyway, Chad joins the guys for this week's bonus episode and per usual there's a lot to unwra…

Back to the basics on how to handle the accounting and what to do when taking on credit payments. Eric says raise the prices across the board, Andy has a different take on it. How do you handle credi…

Andy and Eric share some tips on using a credit card in business to help offset the costs of travel. 

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Eric tells a story about an interaction with a contractor recently that brings to light how important timely communication is with customers. 

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The guys are back in the studio (their garages lol) for a bonus episode talking about an email sent in from a listener. 

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How to set your rates, pay yourself and save for the future. 

The guys are regrouping after some family time away from the daily grind. Here is a rerun of one of the most talked about topics in our 10…