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Make Trades Great AgainAndy's bougie new Veto bag!New tools are great but new tool bags are awesome! Andy gives us a close look at his latest addition, the Veto Pro Pac Hybrid Tool and Meter bag (SB-LD)This episode is best viewed on the MH youtube channel: https://youtu.be/RjQVIcKgg7k Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2025-03-0456 min

Make Trades Great AgainFan Mail: How Does Andy Get Any Work Done?The guys answer some questions sent in by listeners Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2024-12-1739 min

Make Trades Great AgainTool Reviews with Eric & AndyThis episode works best as a video, you can watch it over on the MH YouTube channel https://bit.ly/4g4zYXpSend us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2024-12-1037 min

Make Trades Great AgainWives Special! Knowing what you know now...Ever think "If only I knew then what I know now" ?We are so pumped to bring you this and the next episode with special Guests Heather Aune & Sheryl Mickelson, the obvious better halves of the MTGA team. Sheryl runs the office and a good part of the business for Mickelson Plumbing & Heating. Heather has done the books for both MH & Aune Plumbing & Heating for over a decade on top of her (former) day job. It was so cool to hear their perspectives as we consider looking back to the early day...2024-08-0655 min

Make Trades Great AgainAndy's Van UpgradeThe guys are bs'ing about vans again. Should we change the title to the podcast to "Van Talk"? lolSend us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2024-07-0934 min

Make Trades Great AgainRoad trip! HVAC ConnectedEric hits the road, or sky’s to join Andy in Missoula for a special project. We’ve talked connected appliances and controls many times on the podcast and do it again this time. A couple new Tekmar products will serve Andy’s clients well. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2024-06-0421 min

Make Trades Great AgainAndy needs a new playlist!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 a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2024-04-3021 min

Make Trades Great AgainReviewing 2023 w/ AndyIt's that time of year to look forward into the new year. This is also worth reflecting on the past year to gauge successes. This isn't a New Year Resolution episode! Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2024-01-1616 min

Make Trades Great AgainDoes Andy need a new shop?Ever wondered how the pros prepare for the harsh winter months in the HVAC industry? Well, you're in for a treat as we share our seasoned insights on dealing with the hustle and bustle of heating season, the significance of meticulous preparation, and the art of staying ahead in this game. Oh, and let's not forget the occasional 60-degree days that still have customers fretting about their feline friends' escapades in the great outdoors! Next up, let's talk job site organization and the benefits of a well-organized trailer. It's all about categorizing and storing supplies effectively, ensuring t...2023-11-2334 min

Make Trades Great AgainAndy updates us on the bathroom remodel sagaEver rolled up your sleeves and ventured into the intricate world of bathroom remodeling? If yes, then you'll share in my excitement as I personally navigate this demanding yet rewarding task. From ripping out my old toilet and vanity to mastering the art of plumbing, join me on a behind-the-scenes journey of my very own bathroom renovation. Hear about the nitty-gritty details, the highs and lows, and the ultimate satisfaction of seeing the project come together. I'll also share the unique experience of laying the floor using Schluter Duo PS pressure sensitive, something I'd never done before....2023-09-2618 min

Make Trades Great AgainEric went to the party & Andy went fishing with the guysEver been to a customer party that involved an ice cream truck, a 70-foot bonfire, and mouth-watering barbecue? Well, we have! Join us as we recount our experience, including our strategy to ward off political debates while we indulged in the fun. Our better halves, our supportive wives, were part of this adventure too, adding to the merriment.As the party winds down, we switch gears to a different sort of fun - fly fishing with a former high school classmate and their guide. Prepare to engage with stories of how we got our boat ready, the...2023-09-0515 min

Make Trades Great AgainBusiness Trials and Success Stories w/ Denver BakerEver wondered how two renowned tech tycoons, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, facing off in a deathmatch could benefit a veterans charity? Buckle up as Andy and I take you on a journey through our amusing reflection of this hypothetical charity event. We then dive into our personal experiences navigating the sea of new technologies, sharing tales of my initial stumbling blocks with invoicing software and the undeniable value of good old face-to-face interactions with my crew.Sharpen your management skills as we delve into the trials and tribulations of running a crew. Andy shares his early...2023-08-1750 min

Make Trades Great AgainClash of the podcasts! Our Big Fat Collab Episode!Brace yourselves for a thrilling collaboration between two powerhouses, 'Appetite for Construction' and 'Make Trades Great Again' podcasts. This electrifying episode kicks off with a deep dive into the dynamic world of co-hosting a podcast. Want to know the secret behind crafting layered questions and overthinking interviews to ensure engaging content? Well, you're in for a treat. We also unravel the significance of audience feedback in evaluating our success while navigating through the tricky process of brainstorming engaging podcast ideas.In the realm of trade shows, we explore the massive influence they have on our businesses. Gear...2023-07-2756 min

Make Trades Great AgainBonus: Andys Job At The CourthouseMickelson Plumbing & Heating completes a killer job at the local courthouse with the addition of some serious tools and wicked fast piping system. Gotta love it when a job goes as planned! Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2023-07-1123 min

Make Trades Great AgainBonus: Andy is about to blow up the bathroomEver live inside a remodel project? What would your spouse say if you just gutted the bathroom for a full remodel? Andy is about to ditch the brown bathroom for a refresher. Wish him good luck! Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2023-06-2016 min

Make Trades Great Again#210 I Love Plumbing! Andy Cam live from Frankfurt, Germany!Special guest, legend Andy Cam @i_love_plumbing sits down with us in Frankfurt, Germany at the ISH Trade Fair podcast studio for an awesome conversation about his long career as a plumbing and heating pro in the U.K. Andy hosts The Heating & Plumbing Show on FIX Radio in London with his cohost Todd Glister. Andy is the real deal, a class act and fun to talk with, we hope you enjoy our conversation about so many different things we deal with every day as plumbing and heating contractors. Send us a textS...2023-04-0644 min

Make Trades Great Again#194 Someone ordered the wrong boiler - Heating TalkWhat 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 Apprentice. Handling problems on the fly is never easy. Andy tells us a story of a recent mistake he caused and we discuss some ways to keep it from happening again along with the rare occasion when we bust into some heating talk. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on...2023-02-0949 min

Make Trades Great Again#183 Bonus: All about Andy! Looking back and ahead as we start 2023Another 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 hope you enjoy this and all our episodes. It has been awesome recording and sharing with you here from the MTGA studios. Thank you for your support and Happy New Year! -Eric & AndySend us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy M...2023-01-0314 min

Make Trades Great Again#177 Andy Takes His Bid BackEver 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 about that time when we talked about finding the perfect customer. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-12-1311 min

Make Trades Great Again#168 Bonus: Did Andy's Van Get Stolen?You gotta hear this crazy story! Andy's van might've been stolen...we're not sure just yet. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-11-1516 min

Make Trades Great Again#147 Patrick Finley @commercial_Kitchen_chroniclesEric and Andy shoot the breeze with Patrick Finley of Commercial_Kitchen_Chronicles on IG. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-09-0157 min

Make Trades Great Again#144 What? No free estimates?!Eric and Andy talk about changing up the concept of giving a free estimate. Do you charge for estimates on residential work? Have you ever thought that you should be getting paid to give an estimate?Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-08-2316 min

Make Trades Great Again#143 Whatcha gonna drive?Eric gets excited for his new Aune Plumbing mini truck and Andy talks about playing musical Trucks with some employee changes and new vehicles entering the fleet. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-08-1840 min

Make Trades Great Again#142 Bonus: Drive it like you stole it!Everything was fine, Andy reminds us all we are terrible drivers and then suddenly Eric gets into some weird story time tangent. Its just a typical MTGA bonus episode really lol. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-08-1623 min

Make Trades Great Again#141 Troubleshooting and Home Inspections gone wrongThe guys mostly retell some stories from recent jobs and site visits with potential new customers. The way the housing market is lately there's no shortage of stories to tell. As always you can email us your feedback or show ideas to: maketradesgreatagain@gmail.com OR you can DM us over on Instagram. Andy: @mick_plumbEric: @mechanicalhubSend us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: ht...2022-08-1133 min

Make Trades Great Again#140 Bonus Clean startEric and Andy talk about the pitfalls of being busy and neglecting weekly van organization and inspections. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-08-0918 min

Make Trades Great Again#138 Are we really stuck on this 7 to 3:30 thing?Younger generations aren't entering the trades for about a million reasons. Everyone talks about recruiting but rarely about the reason why kids might not want to learn a trade, or work on a construction site...Maybe we need to look at the rigid work schedule? Maybe there's some wiggle room to be flexible on start times as long as the deadline is met? See what the guys are up to as ERic sets out to make Andy's skin crawl. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our s...2022-08-0225 min

Make Trades Great Again#136 What to charge part 2Part 2 We revisit a popular topic from the past, What should I charge for my time?Eric and Andy dive into the calculation of an hourly rate. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-07-2628 min

Make Trades Great Again#135 What to Charge revisited Part 1We revisit a popular topic from the past, What should I charge for my time?Eric and Andy dive into the calculation of an hourly rate. Make sure to catch us next week for part 2. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-07-2143 min

Make Trades Great Again#129 Finding the perfect customerEric and Andy talk about changing tactics and skills offered in search of the perfect customers. Less may be more in this case . Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-05-1938 min

Make Trades Great Again#127 The cheapest employee you'll ever hire!Andy gives us the details on the answering service he's been using for a few months and how its changed things for the family business. The guys also talk quite a bit about the management software they've been using and some of the cool features that are making them money right away. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-05-1229 min

Make Trades Great Again#125 Healthy till you’re not…Eric and Andy discuss a recent health scare and then talk about a few things you can do to be proactive with your health. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-05-0551 min

Make Trades Great Again#124 Andy will never get the 14 minutes of life back - BonusSend us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-05-0321 min

Make Trades Great Again#121 Making mistakes, making it right.Eric and Andy talk about taking care of the details when a job doesn’t go right or when things don’t seem to last.Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-04-2141 min

Make Trades Great Again#120 Judge Andy & the 2 amigosIts a show about nothing. Don't tell Larry David, we can't afford to pay for the rights to that tagline. Anyway, Chad joins the guys for this week's bonus episode and per usual there's a lot to unwrap with this one. Thanks for listening, please consider rating us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you stream us. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-04-1921 min

Make Trades Great Again#119 Getting Paid: Credit Cards!Back to the basics on how to handle the accounting and what to do when taking on credit payments. Eric says raise the prices across the board, Andy has a different take on it. How do you handle credit payments for your business? What are some best practices? The guys talk about this and more. Thanks for listening to the Make Trades Great Again podcast from mechancial-hub.com Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbN...2022-04-1437 min

Make Trades Great Again#118 Reward MilesAndy and Eric share some tips on using a credit card in business to help offset the costs of travel. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-04-1215 min

Make Trades Great Again#117 Story time with Eric & AndyEric tells a story about an interaction with a contractor recently that brings to light how important timely communication is with customers. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-04-0841 min

Make Trades Great Again#114 What’s the Tip of the day, To Tip or not to Tip?Eric and Andy chat about getting tips as a mechanical contractor, do you get them and should it be expected?Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-03-2911 min

Make Trades Great Again#113 Apprentice pods, part 2, part duexPart 2 of the Apprentice pods episode from a year ago for you enjoyment while Eric and Andy spend a little time away with family. Enjoy!Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-03-2452 min

Make Trades Great Again#112 It's a trap!More after hours talk but this time Andy's custy is trying to buy his loyalty. Would you take the $100? Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-03-2211 min

Make Trades Great Again#110 Running for the BenjiAndy shares a story of a customer offering up cash to the first tech onsite for an after hours call. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-03-1511 min

Make Trades Great Again#109 Matt Blomquist Build_Learn_TeachEric and Andy talk with Matt about the the Building Trades program at Taylorville high school in Taylorville, Ill. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-03-1053 min

Make Trades Great Again#106 Bonus Tattoo DiscussionEric and Andy discuss a listeners email. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-03-0109 min

Make Trades Great Again#105 Meeting the challengeEric and Andy talk about dealing with customers who have houses full of things. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-02-2430 min

Make Trades Great Again#103 Face tattoos & ChadBy request: What's your guys' thoughts on visible tattoos and service techs?The guys invite Chad back to talk about service workers and face tattoos. The conversation is extended out into the IG universe to hear from some friends in different trades as well. In the end we learn that Andy's nana needs some welding done at her house and Chad is way into Starter hats. Ugh, its a long one lol.Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub ...2022-02-1747 min

Make Trades Great Again#102 To train or not to train.Eric and Andy answer a listeners question about training and where to find more information. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-02-1617 min

Make Trades Great Again#100 Andy Orders A New Van!Its harder than ever to get a sweet set of wheels these days but Andy figured it out. Have you! Covid has killed the buzz on vehicle buying. Whats our there? Not a whole damn lot that's for sure. Andy takes us thru the quickest way to get a new cargo van during the pandemic. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-02-0924 min

Make Trades Great Again#99 Software StrugglesA few weeks ago Eric cut he cord with one business software used for marketing, scheduling and overall operations only to be bombarded with questions about 'which software did he dump?The guys talk what these types of softwares can do and what they don't do in the 99th episode of MTGA. Send your topic ideas and questions to Andy or Eric via Instagram to either @mick_plumb or @mechanicalhub Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_p...2022-02-0330 min

Make Trades Great Again#98 Las Vegas Live with George DeJesus & Alan Carlson AHR 2022Eric and Andy record live at AHR 2022 in Las Vegas with @georgetheplumber & @alan_carlson. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-02-0237 min

Make Trades Great Again#97 Make a listEric and Andy talk about a couple things they do to help get through a monotonous task. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-01-2840 min

Make Trades Great Again#94 What’s the new year bringing?Eric and Andy talk about a few things they are looking forward to in the new year. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-01-1812 min

Make Trades Great Again#93 Rural Supply ChainEric 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. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-01-1445 min

Make Trades Great Again#92 Tobacco on the jobA 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 say about it, thanks to Kirk Mitchell @grizzlykirks for the topic and question! Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-01-1114 min

Make Trades Great Again#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 sorority houses comes up more than once. Just sayin. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email 2022-01-0628 min