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.
Industry Insights - Educational Content - Community Stories - Technology in Trades
Tune in now and be part of the movement to make trades great again!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 354
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
EP54 Bonus Inspect this....
Bonus Episode #1 Eric and Andy talk about inspectors pet peeves.
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Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
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#53 Walmart failed my inspection....
Eric and Andy discuss issues with inspectors and how to handle them.
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#52 So where do I get all this training, man?
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 ma…
#51 Are you good enough?
Eric and Andy discuss the benefits of learning after schooling or apprenticeship.
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#50 Yeti or Coleman? Which one are you?
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...t…
#49 Hey Siri, Why you talking?
Eric and Andy work through a conversation about how to estimate larger products and work with customers on the Fly.
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#48 Brand Loyalty
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?
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#47 Where's the Bread?
Eric and Andy talk about a few issues that the industry is facing with material shortages and high demands.
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#46 Trophies & Practical Jokes. Oh, and Chad is back.
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
#45 What an angle!
Eric and Andy talk about material shortages and Virtual Trade Shows.
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#44 Kevin from Seaside!
The guys talk integrity, maintenance agreements and more with the owner of Cape Cod's own Seaside Gas.
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#43 Instagram Q&A part 2
Eric and Andy take a whack at another round of questions from the IG fam!
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#42 Instagram Q&A Part I
We 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 …
EP# 41 Just another organization episode....
Eric & Andy dive deep into van & truck organization conversation. A little of what has transpired to produce the service vehicle they drive today.
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#40 The Biggest Plumber a.k.a Alex Gouin
Andy & Eric talk Canadian apprenticeships with Instagrams @thebiggestplumber Alex Gouin. The guys compare a typical US apprenticeship in the trades to a very different government sponsored program un…
#39 The Money is in the Ground!
#39 Brad Near also known on the IG as @KCplumbingandrooter joins the crew to talk about the ins and outs of a plumbing a drain business. We talk trenchless technology, business start up and hiring.
#38 Toolaholic Kiefer Limeback in the house!
The guys sit down with the famous tool guru Kiefer Limeback. The Toolaholic talks about how he got his start in general contracting and even some cool new tools he's trying out.
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#37 When good plans go awry!
Technical difficulties and scheduling issues lead Eric and Andy into a random conversation about unions, training, stadiums and energy drinks.
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#36 Bull$#it, those kids want to work!
John Barba, veteran of the plumbing & heating trades and head trainer for Taco Inc joins the boys to shed some light on these kids who "just want to play videos games".
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#35 Apprentice Pods 2- The tale of the Golden Wrench
Part 2 of Apprentice pods the guys talk about some of the defining moments in their careers that inspired them to become a more serious craftsman.
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