Make Trades Great Again
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.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 354
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
#94 What’s the new year bringing?
Eric and Andy talk about a few things they are looking forward to in the new year.
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#93 Rural Supply Chain
Eric and Andy answer a Brad Klevin (sorry if I butchered the spelling!) in regards to rural supply chain, how do you deal with the day to day issues of getting materials in a rural area.
#92 Tobacco on the job
A listener wrote in asking the guys about smoking or chewing on a new build or remodel job, what their thoughts are on the subject.
Both Eric & Andy are former tobacco users and had quite a bit to sa…
#91 Bathroom Safety. Wait, what?
Well 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 soro…
#90 The after sale logistics
Eric and Andy talk about the challenges of selling jobs and getting a down payment.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickel…
#89 Year end Prep
The guys talk about end of the year financial prep.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
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#88 Bonus: We're going to AHR Expo
Andy & Eric talk about AHR, what it is, what it isn't and why yhou might want to meet us there!
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub…
#87 To stock or not, friggin' supply chain issues!
We'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…
#86 What are the plumbing fundamentals we need to teach?
Andy and Eric talk about the specific skills a new apprentice needs to learn to be proficient.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
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#85 The recycling game
The guys discuss jobsite recycling.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
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#84 Bonus - Hourly or Flat Rate?
Eric 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!
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#83 Thinking of hiring?
The 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!
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#82 Bonus It's simply a Logo
Eric and Andy discuss a few things they have done to keep their logo's simple and effective.
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#81 Advertising to the masses
Eric and Andy discuss some of the advertising challenges and successes as small business operators.
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#80 Bonus: Andy gets rear-ended
As we all wait on pipe, garage doors and all sorts of building materials Andy is trying to find a truck.
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#79: Friend or Foe? How do you treat your supplier?
Too 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…
#78 Bonus The Dilemma, to side work or not to side work?
Eric and Andy invite Chad to chat about side work. The good, the bad and the ugly.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickels…
#77 The Great Resignation
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#76 Bonus: We asked for this.
Being 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.
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75: Scheduling! Funner than you think, maybe.
The 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!