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
#34 Apprentice Pods! Part 1
Will Gen Z workers need to be managed differently as apprentices? This week Chad is back and the guys talk about apprentices and how they came up thru the ranks.
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#33 I owe it all to the Oregon Trail
Eric and Andy talk technology in the trades, weather, water heaters and Texas!
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#32 The best of everything?
When we started on our own a $89 corded sawzall got the job done just fine. Now every "influencer" says you have to have the absolute best of the best but where does it start or stop?
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#31 Who Provides the Tools?
The guys talk tools again only this time its about who supplies them and how. Ever hear of a shop that rents tools to their employees?
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#30 Asset Management
Eric and Andy have Guest Andy Lambert from Milwaukee Tool's One-Key program on to talk about tool and asset management.
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#29 Run what you Brung, Bro
Eric and Andy talk about some simple ways to keep inventory and tools organized and productive on a truck or van.
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#28 Chad is back. Sorry. Lol
We said his first time was going to be his last but they say the third time is a charm. Andy, Eric & Chad wrap up a chaotic 2020 with what may be the most chaotic podcast episode ever.
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#27 Put Yer Feet Up!
Eric and Andy talk about a few things that make it easier to take vacation from a busy service business.
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#26 Getting Paid, Part Deux
A good friend is running into trouble with a supplier, turns out one of the reasons may be his invoice terms and customer expectations.
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#25 Break 19, Can I get a radio check?
Eric and Andy have a conversation about some of the simple communication skills that we often take for granted.
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#24 Favorite tools, trucks & jobs.
Favorite tools, trucks, jobs. Andy & Eric talk about their favorite things.
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#23 Is it a big thing?
Eric and Andy discuss a few tactics that they use to help keep cool when under stress or pressure.
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Eric Aune @mechanica…
#22 I fought the law & the law won: Warranty edition.
What's your warranty? Eric has no idea, Andy sort of does but both of us have homework to do.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
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#21 Making the Connection
Eric and Andy walk through some of the pitfalls and benefits of connected technology and equipment.
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#20 Getting Paid
We talk about what what works and what doesn't work for getting paid by your customers. This time we skip the weather talk, I know, crazy right?
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#19 Cash is King
Eric and Andy review 5 simple business tactics that can help free up cash flow in your business.
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#18 Advertising Your Business
Andy & Eric talk about what works and what hasn't worked for them when it comes to advertising their services and getting the phone to ring.
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#17 Ol' Reliable
Eric and Andy talk about some common mistakes a new business owner should try to avoid when purchasing or selecting a business vehicle.
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# 16 Our Biggest Mistakes
It's story time, once we get past talking about the weather lol. We share a few of the biggest screwups we had while starting in the trade.
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#15 It all starts with a plan.
We discuss some of the in's and outs of starting a business in the contracting trades.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mic…