Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Make Trades Great Again
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attention Menards Shoppers: Fight in the lumberyard | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:34:04 | |
Chad joins the guys to tell the story of a birthday gone bad and it might be all because of an orange bucket…you’ll have to listen to hear the whole story. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Mixed Bag: Resi Fire Sprinklers, GPS tracking and time keeping, Gas station bathrooms w/ Chad | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:27:03 | |
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| Career Milestones? Was 2024 the tipping point for tech and time? | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:37:05 | |
Andy shares a few things he's observed over the last year that stand out. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Those free “find a contractor” listings | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:29:13 | |
Back when we started out it was tough to get the phone to ring. Getting listed on manufacturer’s websites was one way we got our business name out there. Are you doing it? Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Fan Mail: How Does Andy Get Any Work Done? | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:40:15 | |
The guys answer some questions sent in by listeners Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Tool Reviews with Eric & Andy | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:38:10 | |
This episode works best as a video, you can watch it over on the MH YouTube channel https://bit.ly/4g4zYXp Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| When Podcasts Collide | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:48:53 | |
This week the guys are joined virtually by the hosts of the Appetite For Construction podcast, John Mesenbrink & Tim Ward. It's that time of year again where we take a look back and even forward into the new year. There was some fun bs'ing as well. Hope you enjoy! Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| MTGA Road Trip! | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:53:49 | |
It's roadtrip time for Andy as he met up with Eric for a super top secret install in Northern MN. You’ll have to watch [or listen] to learn all about the project. If the podcast just isn’t enough you could search the tag “#duluthbuild” on Instagram for more from the project job site. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| B.S. & Bad Jobs. | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:34:17 | |
Not all projects are run & organized the same, obviously. This week the guys have a short BS session and talk about a job Eric has coming up and one of Andy's preferred general contractors. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Special Guest: Apprentice Adam Parent | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:41:00 | |
Canadian apprentice Adam Parent joins the guys to talk about his experiences and thoughts bout joining the plumbing trade in Canada. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Van Talk: Guess what? Wrong Part! | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:31:25 | |
It's never great when service vehicles break down but it's even worse when local mechanics are out weeks for repairs and parts are hard to track down. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Tech in the Trades: Smarter Small Businesses | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:44:59 | |
In this episode of Make Trades Great Again, Eric and Andy dive into how artificial intelligence, especially tools like ChatGPT, is reshaping the trades industry. They share personal experiences on using AI for everything from generating heat load calculations and troubleshooting boiler issues to crafting proposals and even coming up with recipe ideas! Tune in to hear how AI is saving time, enhancing productivity, and providing a new edge to everyday business challenges. Plus, a discussion on the pros and cons of AI reliance and a listener question from EJ on handling tricky customer situations. Whether you’re an AI skeptic or enthusiast, this episode sheds light on the future of tech in the trades. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Hey ChatGPT: What trade shows should we attend? | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:38:43 | |
Industry trade shows are an awesome way to see the latest new technology, to network with manufacturers and their reps, or even make purchases with some of the best deals of the year. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| The really big listener question episode! | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:38:06 | |
Have you sent in a message to the guys recently? This was a fun episode, we tried to get to all the questions, thank you for sending them our way! Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| All new heating & hot water system at Eric’s house | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:51:13 | |
What do you do when your spouse leaves town for the weekend? The only obvious answer for Eric was to tear out their two tankless water heaters and the boiler so he could start over. But wait, there’s more! Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Eric hates trailers | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:33:51 | |
The title may be confusing or even misleading. The guys talk about a recent trailer purchase Eric made for the business. It's not anything special but it should help with the workflow. Here's to hoping he made the right purchase! Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Have you ever taken over a job someone else started? | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:37:23 | |
Thanks to longtime listener Will Rutherford for writing in to the show asking our thoughts on taking a job started by another contractor. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Throw back from down under! | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:43:03 | |
Hey we got caught up in vacation, so here is a throw back from our conversation with Patrick Caldow @caldowplumbing on IG. We'll be back soon with new content! Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Update from a recent HPWH install | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:38:29 | |
Industry news starts off today's episode with earning report from Lowe's indicating a droopy economy related to home improvements. But don't let that get you down! Eric gives us a recap of a recent Heat Pump Water Heater install. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Dealing with a tough day and a difficult customer | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:31:25 | |
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| Dude has CO poisoning for sure! | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:44:09 | |
One of Andy's recent projects takes a turn for the worse when the general contractor decides safety is definitely not first! Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| 4 Years of MTGA! Looking back | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:36:53 | |
We're so excited and thankful for all the support and reaching this milestone! Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Wives Special #2 Working with your spouse... | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:42:08 | |
"Do you have any advice for couples considering starting a business together?" Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Wives Special! Knowing what you know now... | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:56:01 | |
Ever think "If only I knew then what I know now" ? Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| The Milwaukee Pipeline podcast you did not expect! | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:40:35 | |
Milwaukee Tool invited Eric out to see all the new tools available and coming soon to a job site near you. Eric gives us an inside look at some of the new tools and info you might not have seen yet. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Viking Invasion! BS session with Colton Henkowski | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:41:55 | |
You might know Colton as @viking_pipefitter on the socials. You might know him from a training session or trades show when he worked for Viega but do you know how he got his start? Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Stress Less! | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:30:59 | |
The guys talk stress relief and how to handle the day-to-day stresses of running a small business. Some days are better than others for sure but having one or two things to keep you sane can make a huge difference! Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Andy's Van Upgrade | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:35:18 | |
The guys are bs'ing about vans again. Should we change the title to the podcast to "Van Talk"? lol Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Weird Science? Are you using A.I. in your business or on the job? | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:36:22 | |
The guys talk AI and how they've been using it for work. Scheduling, emails, videos etc. are just some of the ways Eric has put ChatGPT to work for him. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Where should I buy the water heater? | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:32:18 | |
Most would agree it’s a good idea to have options when it comes to supply chain but we’re often loyal to at least one supplier. So, what would make you switch to another supplier? Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Taking On New Jobs | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:31:01 | |
As things slow down and the job outlook or load changes we have to consider how to fill the schedule. Does that mean taking on work you normally wouldn't? Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| More EV Fleet talk w/ HVAC Jay | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:51:01 | |
Longtime friend of MTGA, Jason Norman joins Eric & Andy to get deeper into the EV Fleet debate. Will we be forced to change our work schedules, driving habits? Will field techs no longer get to drive their work van home? This has been a very popular topic for the podcast, thank you all for the feedback and listens! Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Road trip! HVAC Connected | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:21:31 | |
Eric hits the road, or sky’s to join Andy in Missoula for a special project. Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Keeping It Clean, Starting with the Shop! | 28 May 2024 | 00:28:35 | |
There's no other way to say it, it sucks falling behind on keeping the shop and vehicles tidy. Extra money is spent on redundant materials and tools, time is lost looking for that one thing you just know you had... The guys talk shop and all things that go with it in this episode of the Make Trades Great Again podcast. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| That new tool smell! | 21 May 2024 | 00:55:36 | |
Milwaukee Tool recently announced and shipped the long awaited M12 tubing cutter capable of cutting up to 2" copper pipe. Whoa, whoa that's not all! Andy makes a pretty bold statement, naming the BEST SCREWDRIVER IN THE WORLD. Hint: It's a Wiha. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| E.V. Fleets? Can the contracting community make the switch to electric trucks, cargo vans and service vehicles? | 14 May 2024 | 00:48:48 | |
MTGA friend Denver Baker joins the guys to talk E.V.’s. Specifically, service vehicles for his or the many HVAC contracting companies. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| What do we want? No BS! When do we want it? NOW! | 07 May 2024 | 00:30:23 | |
The guys answer an email from a friend of the show. What do we want from our sales people? Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Andy needs a new playlist! | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:21:18 | |
Ever just get to a point you cant stand your own playlist? We have and Andy wants to know what you're listening to. This week the guys relax and reminisce about the early days of XM Radio and talk about some of their favorite things to stream now. Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Power struggles over the grid in Minnesota! | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:39:20 | |
Some pretty big changes are in the works for how Minnesotans pay for, and use electricity which had the guys discussing everything from electrification, off-peak electrical and the home heating utility usages from one state to the next. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Eric had surgery. He wont shut up about it... | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:21:29 | |
In all seriousness, the guys do talk about a couple recent medical events as a reminder that none of are invincible and taking care of ourselves is paramount to having a long successful career in the trades. Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Tips & Tricks for Economic Shifts | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:27:26 | |
Eric and Andy share insights and strategies for navigating economic slowdowns amidst shifting market conditions. Whether it's seasonal fluctuations or the impact of high interest rates and inflation on consumer behavior, they delve into practical approaches. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Big changes coming for MTGA | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:12:16 | |
It’s time for a break from new episodes while the guys work on a new approach to delivering the MTGA content and topics. Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Give me my money! | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:40:24 | |
Credit card payments are the norm but how much of a risk are they if payments can be easily disputed and taken from you? Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Quit Putting It Off! | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:26:08 | |
Eric has a minor surgery coming up, Andy just had one himself and both could've been done months or even years ago but it's too easy to put it off for another day. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Becky & Michael, RIDGID Tools | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:21:40 | |
Here's another one from AHR Expo 2024. Our friends Becky Brotherton and Michael Provenzano join us to talk about the iconic tool company's 100 years of manufacturing history and more. Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Samsung HVAC's Wade McCorkel live from AHR Expo | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:21:17 | |
Heat Pumps are everywhere and Samsung HVAC has new technology on the market now and coming. Wade McCorkel of Samsung HVAC joins the guys at AHR Expo in Chicago to talk dual fuel and universal heat pump tech. Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Bryan Orr, host of HVAC School Podcast | 01 Feb 2024 | 00:29:09 | |
Live from AHR Expo in Chicago, the guys sit down with Bryan Orr. Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Keep The Heat On! | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:17:53 | |
Warning: Lots of weather talk in this one lol. Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| No heat, no hot water.. | 25 Jan 2024 | 00:24:49 | |
Setting expectations ahead of starting a job is an obvious step in the process of service, repair, construction right? Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||
| Eric looks back on '23, Forward into 2024 | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:18:53 | |
Will Aune Plumbing expand in 2024? Looking back on 2023 and forward in the new year. There's always time to make plans and set goals but the new year seems like the most appropriate. What are some of your goals for 2024? Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! | |||