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
#194 Someone ordered the wrong boiler - Heating Talk
What happens when you screw up and order the wrong equipment? Well, if you handle it like Andy did then you're already set...no need to listen...go check out our the episode with the Aussie Apprentic…
#193 Bonus - Specialty Tools and Batteries
Eric and Andy talk about specialty tools and the question of sticking with one battery platform or buying into specialty tool platforms.
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#192 Patrick Caldow @aussieapprentice
The boys welcome @Assuieapprentice Patrick Caldow on the show to chat about the life of a plumbing apprentice in Australia.
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#191 Bonus: Get Ready for a Slow Down!
No body wants to say the "R" word but a slow down is expected. Regardless of which direction the economy takes its that time of year when construction and remodels are on a break.
The guys talk about…
#190 Organize Your Operations
We never would've thought a software was going to make us more money but here we are Scrooge McDucking it into piles of gold coins.
Seriously tho, if you are self-employed and not using a software th…
#189 Bonus Trade show season!
Eric and Andy chat about upcoming Tradeshows
World of Concrete 1/17-1/19 Las Vegas, NV
KBIS IBS 1/31-2/2 Las Vegas, NV
AHR 2/6-2/8 Atlanta, Ga
ISH 3/13-3/15 Frankfurt, Germany
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#188 Can We Afford Heat Pumps?
Eric and Andy yammer on a bit more about energy costs and heat pumps. Thanks to Conner Davis for writing in!
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Eric Aune @m…
#187 Bonus: Increase Efficiency!
What can you do to be better prepared to start a project tomorrow, next week or next month? The guys talk pre-fab and looking at the products used regularly to identify how to save some time on the j…
#186 Should You Specialize?
Should every contractor have a specialty? Are you good at everything or really good at one or two things?
The guys talk specialties, starting out and how things might change after a few years in busi…
#185 Bonus: Eric's look back on 2022 and ahead into the New Year
Resolutions are so 2020! This week its Eric's turn to share how 2022 went and what he might look to change for 2023.
This isn's an episode about resolutions, its more of a self guided journey and ret…
#184 Part 2 Chris Armstrong
Eric and Andy continue the conversation with Chris Armstrong @pstheplumber on IG.
Truewerk Code - MECHANICAL15
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#183 Bonus: All about Andy! Looking back and ahead as we start 2023
Another new year is here! As we enter 2023 we find it useful to take a look back on the past year, our businesses, ourselves and also consider what the new year might bring our crazy busy lives.
We h…
#182 Chris Armstrong @pstheplumber Part 1
Chris Armstrong of Armstrong plumbing and @pstheplumber on IG joins Eric and Andy to shoot the breeze about plumbing business and the trades.
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#181 Take it or Leave it...Deliveries!
How are you handling the day to day materials deliveries? To the shop? To the Job? Do you live in a gated community like Andy? Tell us! Use the link below to tell us what you're doing!
S…
#180 Trash talk or not?
Every time we meet a potential customer, every time you bid on a project you're being interviewed. Talking trash about other contractors is not going to make you look as good as you might think...
#179 Bonus. IOT is it really necessary
Eric and Andy chat about connected equipment and accessories. Are they needed and what benefits can a customer gain.
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Eri…
#178 Van talk
Eric and Andy talk about a few things on their van setup’s that they like.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickelson @mick…
#177 Andy Takes His Bid Back
Ever bid on a job then find out its maybe not the best idea to move forward? How about retracting your bid?
This week Andy tells the story of this happening to him recently. Kinda makes you think abo…
#176 Chad's Hot Honey
The guys welcome Chad Killinger into the studio for what turned out to be a fun B.S. session. We hope you enjoy this episode, if you haven't already please take a minute and rate the podcast on your …
#175 Bonus Rub-a-dub-dub, we don't need no tub!
Andy recalls a master shower system that he installed a few years ago with 13 heads.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Micke…