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Appetite for ConstructionAI & Plumbing with Susan Frew and John MullenSend us a textTim and John get ready for the AI & Plumbing seminar at AHR on Monday, February 10 and 11 AM in room W314. Joining the show today are two members of that seminar, Susan Frew, professional keynote speaker and tech guru, and John Mullen, with IAPMO and RPA. We talk AI and how it can help your plumbing business. Don't get caught holding the candle.The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today!Subscribe to the A...2025-02-0427 minAppetite for ConstructionOf Sound MindSend us a textJohn and Tim discuss last night's presidential debate and they also discuss John's latest article on Mechanical Hub regarding mental health. And, we talk about states that have highest addictive personalities.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and...2024-06-2816 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Shorty: Word CrutchSend us a textOn this episode of the Friday Shorty, Tim and John talk about words that are completely overused in conversation, Super Bowl ads and streaming sites taking over sports coverage.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective...2024-02-1619 minAppetite for ConstructionThe AHR Podcasts: Tankless, Heat Pumps & Mountain DewSend us a textOur first of two episodes recorded from the Podcast Pavilion at AHR, Tim & John talk tankless with Jason Fleming, Noritz, heat pumps with Bo DeAngelo, Anesi Comfort, and Mountain Dew (and plumbing & hydronics) with our good friend Cody Mack, Caleffi.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com...2024-01-3044 minAppetite for ConstructionExplore the Trades, LiterallySend us a textTim & John continue to champion for the trades and this week they talk with Kate Cinnamo, Executive Director, Explore the Trades. Founded in 2005, Explore The Trades is committed to developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople by changing the perception of the trades. The organization creates awareness of the trades through key industry statistics, career resources and connections with industry-leading residential service companies throughout North America.The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today!S...2024-01-2329 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Shorty: Trade Show VirginsSend us a textTim & John recant stories of their very first trade shows some 20 years ago. Mani pedis anyone?Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.com Send John and Tim your feedback or topic ideas: @plumbing_perspective2024-01-1915 minAppetite for ConstructionA Hydronic Furnace?Send us a textAs we get ready for AHR next week in Chicago, one product that caught our eye at last year's show was Navien's NPF Series Condensing Hydronic Furnace. Tim & John catch up with Ken Ely, Navien's HVAC and Channel Product Manager.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/e...2024-01-1619 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Shorty: The Weather Outside Is FrightfulSend us a textThe boys bring back good friend Jon Block, LH Block Electric Co., Inc., to talk about working in inclement weather, his kick ass new work van setup, and a shout out to his brother, who we forgot to mention on John's last appearance.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at...2024-01-1224 minAppetite for ConstructionJohn Akhoian: No Holes in Our BoatSend us a textTim & John talk with Rooter-Hero owner John Akhoian about his interesting journey into the trades and his path to success, and he shares his thoughts on owning the largest privately-held plumbing contractor in California.The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today!Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow P...2024-01-0941 minAppetite for ConstructionArtificial Intelligence: Get Shaped By It or We Shape ItSend us a textFresh off of our visit to ServiceTitan's Pantheon event in Orlando, John and Tim talk with Anmol Bahsin, Chief Technical Officer, ServiceTitan about the advantages of the ServiceTitan platform, and how we can position our business better through Artificial Intelligence (AI).The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today!Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact w...2023-12-2637 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Shorty: The Sing AlongsSend us a textWhat's that song that every time you hear it you have to sing along? Tim & John reveal some of their faves.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.com Send John and Tim your feedback...2023-12-1514 minAppetite for ConstructionGetting into the Holiday Spirit with Christmas MusicSend us a textTim & John start to get into the holiday spirit as they talk about most loved and most hated Christmas songs. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.com Send John and Tim your feedback or t...2023-12-0821 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Shorty: Murray Heating & ContractingSend us a textTim and John continue their series of RIDGID podcasts from the Collision Bend Brewery as they talk with Bob Murray, Murray Heating & Contracting, Lehigh Valley, Pa. Bob talks about being one of the very first attendees at the RIDGID Experience.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com...2023-11-1716 minAppetite for ConstructionLeadership Personified: Steve Richman, Milwaukee ToolSend us a textTim & John catch up with our very first guest of this podcast some three years ago, Steve Richman, President, Milwaukee Tool. His steadfast leadership has taken the company to new heights by assembling the right people within the organization and by disrupting innovation, the company itself and the competition. Steve shares his philosophies on business, company culture and inspirations.The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today!Subscribe to the Appetite f...2023-11-0739 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Shorty: Becky Brotherton, Director of Brand & Marketing, RIDGIDSend us a textIn the first of a series of Friday Shorty podcasts that were recorded from the Collision Bend Brewery in Cleveland, Ohio right from the RIDGID afterparty during PHCC, Tim & John talk with brains behind RIDGID's marketing efforts, Becky Brotherton. We talk about RIDGID celebrating 100 years, the RIDGID Experience, and much more.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub...2023-10-2718 minAppetite for ConstructionAmerican Plumber Stories: Roping the FutureSend us a textJohn and Tim head to Utah to talk with recent American Plumber Stories star, Gaven Johnson, owner of Big Sky Plumbing, and his wife Kristi to talk about the experience, the business and the future of the trades.The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today!Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical H...2023-10-2445 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Shorty: Trade ShowsSend us a textTim, John & special guest Mike Prencavage Jr., talk about how to successfully navigate a trade show. With PHCC CONNECT next week, and AHR around the corner, the boys offer their Dos and Don'ts.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub...2023-10-2017 minAppetite for ConstructionEverything’s Better with VetterSend us a textTim & John Head up to the Pacific Northwest to talk with Doug and Liz Vetter of Vetter Plumbing, Longview, Wash. Together, this one-truck team is crushing it, so much so they are booked out two months. Doug's infectious personality is palpable, and we were so glad we had the opportunity to share his story.The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today!Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of y...2023-10-1734 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Shorty: Kid StuffSend us a textTim and John talk about when they were kids and their parents used to say, "Back when I was a kid ..." Now we've become our parents. We also bring in a new segment to look deeper into where certain sayings come from such as "under the weather" and "the whole nine yards." And we talk about scary AI.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing...2023-10-1323 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Shorty: TechnologySend us a textIs the juice worth the squeeze? Tim & John talk about technology, and how much is too much? What advancements in the trade industry are justifiably cool?Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.com Send J...2023-10-0621 minAppetite for ConstructionUponor Experience Center with Andres and DesSend us a textJohn and Tim head to the Land of 10,000 Lakes to visit Uponor's new Customer Experience Center. While there, they conducted an exclusive interview podcast with Uponor's CEO, Andres Caballero, and Uponor's Director of Training, Desmond Clancy.The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today!Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team!2023-10-0327 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Shorty: LoyaltySend us a textOn this quickie episode, John & Tim talk company loyalty, recent travels, booster shots, and, well, coffee.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.com Send John and Tim your feedback or topic ideas: @plumbing_perspective2023-09-2914 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Shorty: TitansSend us a textTim & John travel to balmy Orlando for the Service Titan Pantheon event. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.com Send John and Tim your feedback or topic ideas: @plumbing_perspective2023-09-1512 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Shorty: DeathSend us a textTim and John talk about the recent passing of Jimmy Buffett and the footprint he left behind. John also talks about a homicide that took place in his small home town last night.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub...2023-09-0818 minAppetite for ConstructionTalkin' Trades with Matt BlashawSend us a textTim and John welcome Matt Blashaw of DIY Network & HGTV fame—with shows that include Yard Crashers and Build It Forward—to talk about his journey into his career, how he met his wife, his work with the Plumbing Education and Research Council (PERC), his enthusiasm for the trades and, of course, his self-diagnosed ADD.The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today!Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of yo...2023-08-2949 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Shorty: The Dawg Days of SummerSend us a textIt's been "hot as balls" this past week and John & Tim welcome two plumbing & heating big dawgs—Alan Carlson and Eric Aune—to talk about working in these conditions, and they give some tips on how they handle the heat.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enew...2023-08-2522 minAppetite for ConstructionNational Backflow Prevention Day with Gary Parker Jr.Send us a textDid you know that tomorrow is National Backflow Prevention Day? Tim & John talk backflow prevention with Watts' Gary Parker Jr. Gary joined Watts in 2018 with more than 15 years of general contracting and wholesale experience in the plumbing mechanical and construction industries.National Backflow Prevention Day day commemorates the tragic backflow incident on the same day which occurred at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair.The plumbing industry has rallied around this day to assist in recognizing and honoring backflow preventers—the professionals who ensure our available water supply is free of t...2023-08-1529 minAppetite for ConstructionBoogity, Boogity, Boogity — Talkin' Racing and America's PastimeSend us a textTim & John welcome in Josh Lipowski, the future son-in-law of Danny G. Josh is a writer for the the Daily Downforce, a NASCAR resource, and he calls games for the local semi-pro Lake County Corn Dogs. We talk racing and baseball. Yeah buddy!Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at...2023-08-0831 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Shorty: Love/Hate Relationship with the Internet; Brisket SabotageSend us a textOn this Friday bonus edition, Tim And John discuss the websites that draw the most engagement and what apps people are most likely to delete off of their phones. John talks about the curious case of brisket sabotage.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit...2023-08-0425 minAppetite for ConstructionThe Crosstalk: When Podcasts CollideSend us a textAppetite for Construction's Tim and John are joined by Make Trades Great Again's Eric and Andy as they share thoughts about the industry.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.com Send John and Tim...2023-08-0156 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Shorty: Don't Be an AssholeSend us a textTim & John talk about the occasional troll on social media, John's upcoming fishing trip and some positive news about the drain cleaning industry.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.com Send John and Tim...2023-07-2119 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Shorty: The Real Pilot EpisodeSend us a textJohn welcomes in his good friend Brian Bailey, a pilot for American Airlines. Brian shares his experiences over the span of his 25-year career of flying the friendly skies.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective...2023-07-1426 minAppetite for ConstructionArtificial Intelligence with IAPMO's John MullenSend us a textTim & John head to North Carolina to talk with John Mullen, director of technical services, the IAPMO Group. John talks about Artificial Intelligence (AI), ChatGPT and the future of our industry using such data-driven tools.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at...2023-07-1131 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Shorty: Hydrogen Fuel TechSend us a textJohn talks to Mike Prencavage Jr. who recently visited SoCal's new hydrogen facility. The members of the Southern California PHCC chapter were given a tour of the new building, including a model net zero home. The tour changed Mike's mind on the viability and efficacy of hydrogen fuel. The future is here baby!Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow...2023-07-0721 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Shorty: NASCAR Takes Chicago, Dream Jobs and Social Media NegativitySend us a textAs the 4th weekend approaches, Tim and John talk about upcoming plans and events. They also discuss NASCAR's Chicago street race, dream jobs and how to handle the occasional A-hole on social media.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub...2023-06-3020 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Bonus: The State of the Trades and Reading the Room with BrandingSend us a textJohn & Tim talk about the current state of worker shortages in the construction industry and why now is the time to join a trade. The $$$ is there! We also talk about branding and how to read a room and know your audience.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www...2023-06-1616 min
Appetite for ConstructionBuzz, Buzz, Buzz: A Pragmatic Approach to Heat Pump Technology & ElectrificationSend us a textTim and John talk heat pump technology and electrification with Lochinvar's Jennifer Russell, Segment Development Manager, Decarbonization, and A.O. Smith's Josh Greene, Corporate Vice President, Government, and Industry Affairs. What's all the buzz about?Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at...2023-06-1331 min
Appetite for ConstructionUp Close with Caleffi's Cody MackSend us a textTim & John head to the secret bunker in Milwaukee where we find Caleffi's national training manager, Cody Mack. Nothing too technical, we talk about Cody's beginning as a HVAC tech, getting hired at Caleffi, his job and the latest products and innovation from Caleffi.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter...2023-06-0641 minAppetite for ConstructionCodes and the Regulatory Environment with Chris Forth, Johnson ControlsSend us a textThis week Tim & John welcome in Chris Forth, an HVAC industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience working in engineering, product management and most recently the regulatory and codes space as the Vice President of Regulatory, Codes & Environmental Affairs for the Ducted Systems division of Johnson Controls. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up...2023-05-3035 min
Appetite for ConstructionSeán Kearney, Managing Director, IWSH FoundationSend us a textTim & John set sail for Ireland as they talk to Seán Kearney, managing director for the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (IWSH) Foundation. While at the ISH Show in Germany, Tim and John covered the Plumbing Champions event where 12 plumbers/apprentices from eight different countries came together to prefab bathroom fixtures (toilets, urinals, sinks) on the show floor and then moved them to a local Frankfurt sports facility. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other wa...2023-05-2327 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Bonus: Body Slams and Long Duck DongSend us a textThis week, John welcomes his cousin and his son—Tim and Michael McRaith—to the Friday episode of Appetite for Construction. Michael, aka Flex Murphy, talks about pursuing professional wrestling and Tim talks about being an extra in movies, dating back to the mid-'80s with Sixteen Candles and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, to working on current TV sets. And, John retells the story of his "encounter" with Hulk Hogan.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the othe...2023-05-0524 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Bonus: Name Droppin' with Danny GSend us a textRap Master Danny G joins John on this Friday Bonus edition to talk about his latest rap release, "Name Drop," which can be downloaded on iTunes. We talk about his love for rap music, how he got started, Shaq, and he debuts the full rap song from his America's Got Talent audition.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical...2023-04-2828 minAppetite for ConstructionBrandon Patterson: Iowa Skilled TradesSend us a textThe Hub team returns from another successful Iowa Build My Future Event in Des Moines. Tim & John jump on with Brandon Patterson, Iowa Skilled Trades, and the primary architect of this impressive event.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.c...2023-04-2127 minAppetite for ConstructionMike Prencavage Jr.: The Man of the PeopleSend us a textTim & John head to Southern California to talk with Mike Prencavage Jr. (@socalplumbguy), president/owner of The Family Plumber in Los Alamitos, Calif. Not only does Mike run a successful plumbing business, he is also active with PHCC, as he is president of PHCC Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties (PHCC-ORSB), and on the board of directors for PHCC California. Oh, did we mention that he is running for President of PHCC California?Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and...2023-04-1834 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Bonus: Flying FolliesSend us a textTim & John talk about crazy airport/airplane stories over the years. Also, the Iowa Build My Future event is next week. We talk about it.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.com Send John...2023-04-1424 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Bonus: The Boys Riff on The Masters, Dreamy Retirement Locations and Easter PlansSend us a textThe boys get together for a Friday Bonus episode! Tim quizzes John on The Masters, including lots of Green Jacket and Champions Dinner talk, Retirement Locations, share their Easter plans and end the week looking forward to family time. Happy Easter to all our listeners.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our...2023-04-0717 minAppetite for ConstructionThe Wrap AroundSend us a textWe were thinking of a different title but it wasn't family friendly. Tim & John reconnect from a busy 2+ months of traveling. What are the top 5 things forgotten in a returned rental car? John talks about his trip to South Carolina, we talk NCAA Tournaments, sportsmanship, Tim's fear of heights and all sorts of good stuff.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing...2023-04-0436 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Bonus: Visiting Germany with Friends Janik and BrunoSend us a textTim and John return from a whirlwind tour of 10 days in Germany and we talk with Janik Tscheschlok with REMS and Bruno Frie about the REMS experience in Stuttgart.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective...2023-03-2424 minAppetite for ConstructionLife Begins Again with Ty YoungSend us a textTim & John talk with Ty (Thomas) Young out of California about his journey and battling colon cancer. From not wanting to live to now owning his very successful plumbing and whole-house remodeling company, Ty is grabbing life by the balls and living his good life.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our...2023-03-2141 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Bonus: Ellen RohrSend us a textRecorded at the WWETT Show in Indy, Tim & John sit down with Ellen Rohr. How does she maintain the same amount of enthusiasm and passion for the industry as she did 20+ years ago? Also, we dabble in franchising, talk about tardiness and alcohol and a special guest joins the chat.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG...2023-03-1720 minAppetite for ConstructionTalking Tech with Bradford White's Carl Pinto & Louise PraderSend us a textThis week, Tim and John talk to Carl Pinto and Louise Prader from Bradford White as they talk about new tech and innovation from the company, as well as industry buzzwords such as electrification and heat pumps, and they talk workforce development with Bradford White's Industry Forward initiative.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign...2023-03-0741 minAppetite for ConstructionSalt Lake City's Finest: Bob Dudley, Harris-Dudley Plumbing & HeatingSend us a textTim & John head to the beautiful part of the Southwest to talk with contractor Bob Dudley, co-owner of Harris-Dudley Plumbing & Heating. We talk about the company's roots, working snowmelt on multi-million dollar Park City homes, workforce development and what Bob and his company are doing to get more "yutes" into the trades.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical...2023-02-2835 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Bonus: Danny G & Louie the Boilerman from AHRSend us a textLive from the AHR podcast pavilion, Louie the Boilerman and Danny G join the Tim & John as they discuss working together, attracting the younger generation to the trades, the importance of social media, and, of course, Danny busts out a Run DMC rap.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at...2023-02-2415 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Bonus: RIDGID's Becky Brotherton & Jeff AlbertiniSend us a textWith the WWETT Show next week, John sits down with Becky Brotherton, Director of Brand and Engagement, RIDGID, and Jeff Albertini, Director of Product, RIDGID, as they talk about what's hot at the RIDGID booth, the meet-up at the show, the RIDGID experience and how RIDGID is a leader in the ambassador space, treating contractors like family.#appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #supportthetrades #plumbing #hvac #trades #tools #WWETT #WWETT2023 #RIDGID #RIDGIDExperienceSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about...2023-02-1716 minAppetite for ConstructionAHR Podcast Pavilion: Bruce Carnevale, Bradford White; Randy Roberts, RheemSend us a textTim & John broadcast from the Podcast Pavilion at AHR and welcome guests Bruce Carnevale, president and CEO, Bradford White and Randy Roberts, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Rheem. Bruce talks inflation, Chinese balloons, our potential over-reliance on China and Bradford White's commitment to the contractor. Randy talks install date standards, supply chain stuff, cautious optimism and how Rheem is positioning itself to be stronger when the economy amps back up.#appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #supportthetrades #plumbing #hvac #trades #ahrexpo #ahr2023 #ahrexpo2023 #americastrong #chineseballoons #economy #supplychain #inflation #inflationreduction #chinaSubscribe to the 2023-02-1437 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Bonus: AHR Expo RecapSend us a textTim & John, fresh off the AHR Expo, talk about the show, and they're tired. The boys talk about the logistics of having the show in Atlanta, and pose the question, which is the best AHR location? Also, they talk about their podcasts and the future of AHR.#appetiteforconstructionpodcast, #appetiteforconstruction, #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #supportthetrades #plumbing #hvac #trades #TradePros #AHRExpo2023 #AHRExpo #AHR2023Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team!...2023-02-1022 minAppetite for ConstructionLouie the BoilermanSend us a textTim & John talk with Louie the Boilerman, and you are in for a treat because Louie tells it like it is. We talk about doing business in NYC, working with Danny G and what happened to have Louie end up in the hospital. Wepa! Warning: this episode contains explicit language.#appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #construction #plumbing #supportthetrades #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #pathtothetrades #trades #socialmedia #wepa #boilers #waterheating #boilerservice #NYC #Manhattan Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to in...2023-02-0737 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Bonus: Construction Week Activities at 2023 KBIS & IBSSend us a textJohn and Tim discuss the enormous crowds at IBS & KBIS, rooms at the Big D and in Beaver; not too mention products that caught their eye; workforce development focus; IAPMO's support of Judaline Cassidy's powerful plumber attitude and her new coloring book, as well as, "The House that She Built" book championed by Oatey.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective...2023-02-0317 minAppetite for ConstructionAmerican Plumber Stories: Loyal PlumbingSend us a textTim & John talk with the guys from Loyal Plumbing, Rapid City, S.D., which was the latest feature "Misfits" on the American Plumber Stories. Hear how plumbing changed the direction of co-owners Mark Falcon and Jeff Mulz, and it how it was the first time Jeremy Davis heard his mother say she was proud of him. Listen from the latest Season 3, Episode 5 of the APS series.#appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #construction #plumbing #americanplumberstories #ridgid #pfister #supportthetrades #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #pathtothetrades #loyalplumbingSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of...2023-01-3134 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Bonus: DC Insider Dain HansenSend us a textTim & John talk with DC Insider Dain Hansen, Executive Vice President, Government Relations, The IAPMO Group. We talk about what's hot in DC, anything new with the infrastructure bill, where those classified documents at, and why is DC so dysfunctional?#mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #washingtonDC #DC #infrastructurepackage #infrastructure #plumbing #codes #codecompliance #iapmo #supportthetradesSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective...2023-01-2722 minAppetite for ConstructionHeat Pumps and the Regulatory Environment with Mitsubishi's Dana FischerSend us a textTim & John welcome Dana Fischer, Director, Regulatory Strategy for Mitsubishi Electric, to the show to talk about the regulatory environment, heat pumps, and the what Mitsu is doing to help train and educate contractors.#appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #construction #constructionindustry #supportthetrades #trades #plumbing #skilledtrades #residentialconstruction #commercialconstruction #industryforecast #2023forecast #heatpumps #governmentregulations #minisplits #vrf Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow M...2023-01-2437 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Bonus: Wienermobilin'Send us a textYou've all seen them on the road. Tim and John have some fun as they talk with Kaitlyn Bross and Ben Godfrey, two Wienermobile drivers for Oscar Mayer. Why are we talkin' dogs on this podcast? Give it a listen.#appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #construction #plumbing #supportthetrades #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #pathtothetrades #weinermobile #oscarmayer #hotdoggin #kraftfoods #madison #madtown #universityofwisconsinSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @p...2023-01-1322 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Bonus: Stay Healthy, My FriendsSend us a textA couple of weeks ago the John & Tim talked with Danielle "Twig" Browne about mental health. This episode the boys talk about physical health. As we both reach our 50s, we need to take health more seriously, whether we like it or not. Also, Tim learns what a parkway is. Check this banger out!#appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #construction #plumbing #supportthetrades #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #pathtothetrades #health #physicalhealth #mentalhealth #gethealthy #stayhealthySubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways t...2023-01-0621 minAppetite for ConstructionThe Pudsman's LicenseSend us a textJohn is in a salty mood as he talks about the reaction to the chilling events that occurred in last night's NFL game between the Bills and the Bengals. As a man lay lifeless on the field, how appropriate were some Twitter comments? Does it give some people full license to be a pud? John & Tim also discuss New Year's resolutions.#appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #construction #plumbing #supportthetrades #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #pathtothetrades #trades #NFL #buffalobills Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't fo...2023-01-0325 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Bonus: Sports ExtravaganzaSend us a textAs Tim makes his way to Nawlins to see his Alma Mater, the fighting Wildcats of Kansas State, take on the Crimson Tide of Alabama, the boys talk sports on this episode. John tells the story of his brush with Hulk Hogan.#appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #construction #plumbing #supportthetrades #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #pathtothetrades #holidays #bowlgames #collegefootball #thehulkster #hulkhogan #kansasstate #kstate #emaw #badgers #wisconsinbadgers #buckybadger #lukefickell #sugarbowlSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Me...2022-12-3025 minAppetite for ConstructionAmerican Plumber Stories: Morgan Miller PlumbingSend us a textJohn & Tim talk with Jeff Morgan and Tosha Everhart with Morgan Miller Plumbing, Grandview, Mo. They talk about the double entendre of the title, "Resuscitate," and how Morgan Miller is giving back, and how they are leading the way in finding the next best tradesperson. With Tosha on board, the social media side of the business has spiked, and how is she looking to get more women in the trades?#appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #construction #plumbing #supportthetrades #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #pathtothetrades #womeninthetrades #trades #socialmedia #morganmillerplumbingSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction p...2022-12-2736 minAppetite for ConstructionFriday Bonus: John & Tim's Big Ball of GobbledygookSend us a textJust wanted to use the word Gobbledygook. If "Seinfeld" was a show about nothing, this episode is x5. John tells a joke courtesy of the late, great Norm MacDonald, Tim gives a shout-out to Miracle Mechanical, and John recalls a trip overseas and how it relates to recording this bonus edition.#appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #construction #plumbing #supportthetrades #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #pathtothetrades #viega #holidays #showaboutnothingSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical H...2022-12-2317 minAppetite for ConstructionThe Water Came To A Stop with Ryan KiscadenSend us a textJohn & Tim are joined by Ryan Kiscaden, whose book, "The Water Came To A Stop," recently hit the shelves. Ryan talks about his new book, the process, and the endeavor to write more books in the MEP trades.#appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #construction #plumbing #supportthetrades #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #pathtothetrades #thewatercametoastop #kidsbook #childrensbook #tradesSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub I...2022-12-2034 minAppetite for ConstructionJohn & Tim's Monumental ReturnSend us a textJohn & Tim return for a new season as they talk about the the new name of the podcast, being on the road, and life's little nuggets.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.com Send...2022-08-2323 min
Appetite for ConstructionJohn & Tim's State of the StateSend us a textJohn and Tim are guest-less on this episode and while they may feel naked, they aren't afraid. We talk about the construction industry as inflation, gas and material prices are up. Yet, there are some companies that have decided to invest during the pandemic, and we are seeing that as doors are starting to open back up for customer visits and training. One such visit was Rinnai, which has invested in domestic tankless manufacturing. You'll hear from Rinnai president, Frank Windsor. We also talk about the most expensive and cheapest areas of the...2022-05-1730 min
Appetite for ConstructionConversations with Carl (Carl Wehmeyer, Niagara Conservation)Send us a textJohn and Tim make a return call to Carl Wehmeyer, Executive Vice President, Niagara Conservation to discuss Earth Day, water conservation, product innovation, stealth technology, Tesla of Toilets, SIMCON simulator flying, John's Workout Attire and other top of mind subjects. You just never know the vast knowledge Carl will drop on a podcast.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow...2022-04-2734 min
Appetite for ConstructionThe 2022 WWETT Show Wrap-UpSend us a textJohn Mesenbrink and Tim Ward discuss the 2022 WWETT Show in Indianapolis and share interviews with several exhibitors. For those not familiar, WWETT stands for Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport and this show is the industry's biggest marketplace for exploring the latest technology, newest equipment, and the gaining insight into some great ideas. You could say it's a drain cleaning contractor's WWETT dream. Here, we talk with Ellen Rohr, Zoom Drain; visit with Milwaukee's Stick Transfer Pump; RIDGID's drain cleaning one-stop shop; and General Pipe Cleaner's Flexi-Rooter. Subscribe to the Appetite fo...2022-02-2424 min
Appetite for Construction@AHR with Becky Brotherton and Michael ProvenzanoSend us a textHow was this past week's AHR show? John & Tim were impressed! And we talk to RIDGID's marketing maven Becky Brotherton and Michael Provenzano, product manager, about the buzz from the show, new products at the booth, the RIDGID Experience, and much more!#RIDGID #notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #tools #powertools #ridgidwrenches #wrenches #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #plumbingSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow...2022-02-0424 min
Appetite for ConstructionNiagara Sports Hub with Mike Fisher - January 21, 2022Send us a textThe boys endeavor to find the right words to put to bed the Dallas Cowboy's season, maybe a little of Chopin's Funeral March would be appropriate, but instead we talk coaching changes, player moves, too many penalties, John's Little League All-Star plate appearance and this week's NFL Playoff games.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub...2022-01-2133 min
Appetite for ConstructionReaching New Heights with Niagara's Carl WehmeyerSend us a textFort Worth crosses the boys minds as they make a call to Carl Wehmeyer, Executive Vice President, Niagara Conservation. The guys talk water conservation, product innovation, stealth technology, Ponce de León, the fountain of youth, Cirrus SR22 (it's a plane), golfing, Virgin Island bars, bathroom art and our weekly Niagara Sports Hub. You just never know the vast knowledge John and Tim, or more likely their guest, will drop on a podcast. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't for...2021-12-0734 minAppetite for ConstructionThe ReconnectSend us a textTim and John are back and, well, perhaps not better than ever, but they are back, nonetheless. They discuss altitude sickness on a trip to Breckinridge, the new COVID variant omicron, which is an anagram for moronic, by the way, and the coaching carousel at the collegiate level. And how much is a shit ton?#mechanicalhub #notdeadyetpodcast #COVID #omicron #moronic #shittonofantsSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub...2021-11-3033 min
Appetite for ConstructionWhat the Hell Is Going On?Send us a textWhat do crabs have to do with the supply chain? Has COVID empowered people to be lazier? John & Tim discuss. Plus, we talk about our travels over the past month and what's next for the NDY podcast.#notdeadyetpodcast #plumbingperspective #supplychain #supplychainissues #plumbing #plumbinglife #mechanicalhubSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our...2021-11-0325 min
Appetite for ConstructionNiagara Sports Hub w/Mike Fisher 10/29Send us a textIt's been a couple of weeks since we last chatted and John talks to Fish about the Gruden emails, leadership, the good ol' boy club in the NFL and what recently surfaced with the Blackhawks organization. A preview of this week's Cowboys vs. Vikings game. Will Dak play? Also, is the NFL rigged?#fishreport #niagarasportshub #notdeadyetpodcast #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspectiveSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow...2021-10-2919 min
Appetite for ConstructionBob Carpenter: Putting Shoes on Kids' FeetSend us a textThis week we John & Tim talk with huge Georgia Bulldog fan, Bob Carpenter. The codes and standards manager at Viega, Bob has been running the United Craftsmen Children's Shoe Drive as CEO of this charitable organization. A tragic story turned good, Bob has been putting shoes on the feet of less fortunate kids for over a decade with the help of people in the industry, fishing tournaments, golf outings and support from sponsors and manufacturers such as Milwaukee Tool and RIDGID. #notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #unitedcraftsmenchildrensshoedrive #plumbing #charity www.unitedcraftsmenchildrensshoedriveinc.orgS...2021-10-0526 min
Appetite for ConstructionAn Ideal Conversation: Meghan Juday — Ideal IndustriesSend us a textThis week the boys are back talking about the trades as they talk a whole lot about John's hometown of Sycamore, Ill., home to Ideal Industries. Joining us this episode is Ideal Chairman, Meghan Juday, as we talk about running a successful, multi-generational company, a little about her background and Ideal Nationals, a program intended to bring more attention to the trades by showcasing professionals and apprentices as they show off their skills in a national competition against their peers. The Finals are aired on national TV.#notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #electricians #idealindustries #plumbingperspective...2021-09-2133 min
Appetite for ConstructionThe RIDGID Experience—Press OnSend us a textThis week the boys chat with John Ruese, vice president & general manager, RIDGID Pressing, a technology that has been introduced into the US for more than 20+ years. John Talks about the RIDGID Experience, the evolution of pressing, the R&D behind the tools such as the RP-350, and continues the good fight against the stigma that pressing technology is taking the skill out of the trades. Let's bring it!#notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #ridgidexperience #ridgid #powertools #tools #toolsofthetrade #mechanicalhub #RIDGIDpressing #RIDGIDForTheWinSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any...2021-07-2036 minAppetite for ConstructionTech Academies & Name ChangesSend us a textJohn & Tim head to America's heartland and visit with Chad and Tyler Peterman of Peterman Brothers, formerly Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing out of Indianapolis. We talk about the name change and marketing that goes along with that, Peterman Top Tech Academy where new recruits are trained the right way, how the boys made their way into the business and industry, and how it is running a business as brothers.#notdeadyetpodcast #petermanbros #ndypodcast #plumbingperspective #mechanicalhub #plumbing #HVAC #heatingandcoolingSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your f...2021-07-1325 minAppetite for ConstructionSad But TrueSend us a textSeason 2 wraps up as Tim and John discuss the supply chain craziness, stimi and unemployment checks that are making people soft, and they reflect back upon what was season 2. We will be back in a couple of weeks with a fresh new season just like a summer's eve.#notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #letsgetbacktoworkSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective...2021-05-2630 minAppetite for ConstructionThe Customer Is Always Right. Are they though?Send us a textWe thought it would be fun to talk about customer experiences, as John talks with Eric Aune and Alan Carlson about their close encounters with the unusual customer — standing over you while you work, negotiating costs, unprepared clients, "I could've done it myself but I didn't have the time," interrupting sexy time and hoarders. This light-hearted conversation is bound to get a few laughs as we keep it light.#notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #mechanicalhub #plumbing #servicecalls #hoarders #thecustomerisalwaysright?Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite st...2021-04-2832 min
Appetite for ConstructionGun Shy, Stage Fright, Bladder ShynessSend us a textWhile Tim is away drinking cocktails with umbrellas in them, John invites Eric Aune to tackle the topic of paruresis, or bladder shyness—the inability to pee when others are around. We also talk about Earth Day and why we should be taking the future of the environment seriously everyday.#notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #mechanicalhub #stagefright #gunshy peeproblemsSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG...2021-04-2311 minAppetite for ConstructionConceal & Carry on the JobsiteSend us a textAfter a plethora of shootings across the country, and one that recently took the lives of two HVAC techs in South Carolina, John flies solo on this podcast to talk with Jason Ridgeway, Ridgeway Home Services and Veterans Heating and Cooling, to discuss conceal and carry and carrying on the jobsite. This honest conversation tackles a topic that we think more contractors are partaking in, legally, of course.#notdeadyetpodcast #NDYpodcast #concealandcarry #carryingonthejobsite #packingheat #yourgunisdiggingintomyhipSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels...2021-04-2126 minAppetite for ConstructionChill Brah: The Most Stressful JobsSend us a textLast week Tim and John discussed some of the most chill places to live and some not so much. This week they piggyback off of that and talk about the Top 10 Most Stressful Jobs in America, according to a story by CNBC. Is your job on the list? We break down the top 10 most high anxiety producers.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective...2021-04-1616 minAppetite for ConstructionDisruptions in the Supply Chain & Pesky BugsSend us a textTim and John welcome back Bill Gray, president or Uponor North America, to discuss disruptions in the supply chain, in part due to the storms in Texas, those pesky Western Conifer Bugs and Uponor's commitment to the trades. Case in point, donating to the American Red Cross and Water Mission, and providing materials to contractors in the Lone Star State.#notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #mechanicalhub #uponor #supplychain #supplyanddemand #texasstorms #texascrisis #PEXpipingSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the...2021-04-1431 min
Appetite for ConstructionShooting in South Carolina Leaves Two HVAC Techs Dead; Hug Your KidsSend us a textTim and John report somber news as the second HVAC tech, who was clinging to life in a Charlotte hospital, died over the weekend. James Lewis and Robert Shook, employees of GSM Services, Gastonia, N.C., were shot outside their work vans while doing work at a prominent physician's home. Six people dead from a senseless act, and these two HVAC guys were at the wrong place at the wrong time, and the industry mourns for them and sends love and prayers to their families, friends and workmates. Remember to always hug your...2021-04-1310 minAppetite for ConstructionCharcuterie and One HittersSend us a textTim and John try out the new chill Friday podcast as they talk about whatever is on their mind, really. They step away from the seriousness and business of the industry and take a chapter out of Aaron Rodger's playbook and R-E-L-A-X. Sit back and joy this short snippet as the boys talk about the most chill places to live, and the most stressed.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the...2021-04-0916 minAppetite for ConstructionNDY News: American Jobs Plan, Stink Bugs and the Texas CrisisSend us a textTim and John test drive the new NDY (Indy) news format (Mondays and week in review on Friday), and while we say these will be shorter in length, this introductory one goes a bit longer as we touched upon some BIG topics. We'll still be doing our regular, longer guest formats on Wednesdays. Here, we discussed the new ambitious American Job Plan proposed by President Biden, stink bugs and we introduce our special guest and new Texas correspondent, and good friend, Lisa Parelli. Some great stuff here!#notdeadyetpodcast #mechanicalhub #americanjobsplan #infrastructure #construction...2021-04-0527 min
Appetite for ConstructionNot Dead Yet Ep. 31: John & Tim Shoot the ShiteSend us a textAs we reach the halfway mark of season 2, Tim & John make a major announcement to their podcast format. They also discuss stuck cargo ships, weather apps, truckin', fishin', boatin', NCAAs, NASCAR, and going commando? This laid back episode is just what the doctor ordered as they make the turn to the clubhouse on season 2. #NotDeadYetPodcast #NDYPodcast #plumbing #HVAC #contractors #servicecontractors #installers #NASCAR #NCAATournament #MarchMadness #MLBSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact w...2021-03-3135 minAppetite for ConstructionNot Dead Yet (Ep. 30): Chris Carrier, Reliance Worldwide Corporation and Ed Brady, Home Builder's InstituteSend us a textThe boys are back from their Wisconsin planning session and share a bit on their weekend work activities as well as John's upcoming family vacation to the Outer Banks. After the cross talk John and Tim bring in their guests Chris Carrier with Reliance Worldwide Corporation and Ed Brady with Home Builder Institute. Chris and Ed share the details of their recent partnership in which RWC will be the exclusive Trade Sponsor for HBI's 22 plumbing programs across the U.S., primarily serving Job Corps students and justice-involved individuals. Together they plan t...2021-03-2442 min
Appetite for ConstructionNot Dead Yet Ep. 27: Carl Balentyne & Chris Robinson, Sycamore CrossfitSend us a textIt seems that every week we talk about fitness and how it intertwines with everyday work functions—mobility, strength, etc. The boys visit John's home town of Sycamore, Ill., to talk with Carl Balentyne and Chris Robinson of Sycamore Crossfit to discuss the importance and fitness and health. Not only is strength and endurance important, but also the psychological boost you get from a healthy body and mind — stress relief, anxiety and confidence gain. Chris and Carl discuss their path, owning a box, remembering to breathe, dad bods, and much more!#crossfit #syca...2021-03-0343 minAppetite for ConstructionNot Dead Yet Ep. 26: Mike Crompton & Ron Parshall, Hydronic Heating TechsSend us a textTim & John head into the social media zone and talk with the guys that run Hydronic Heating Techs, a Facebook group that celebrates the hydronics industry and its 5000+ member base. Mike Crompton, the creator of the group, and Ron Parshall discuss moderating the group and the ins and outs of running a successful social media page. Both contractors, with years of experience, talk about how they entered the trades, what they like to do in their "spare" time, and it's our first podcast where we can view our guests as we watch Mike...2021-02-2434 min
Appetite for ConstructionNot Dead Yet Ep. 23: The Taco Training Trifecta — John Barba, Dave Holdorf, Rick MayoSend us a textTalk about alliteration! The boys have a menage a trois with arguably the best trainers in the business. John Barba, Dave Holdorf and Rick Mayo talk about their journey—how they crossed paths and worked together at Wirsbo—eventually Uponor—and how training has evolved in the last 25 years, especially during the last year through COVID-19. They also talk about Taco After Dark and the new winter season starting February 10 at 7:00 pm EST. And they turn the tables on the Not Dead Yet hosts and interview them. And, what the heck is a ganglio...2021-02-0347 min
Appetite for ConstructionNot Dead Yet Ep. 15: Everett Knudsen, 907 Heating & Plumbing, AlaskaSend us a textWant to know what it's like to live and work in Alaska? This week the boys head up to the Last Frontier to talk with Everett Knudsen (@907plumber on IG), owner of 907 Heating & Plumbing. Everett talks about living and working in extreme conditions, as he navigates the Alaskan climate, funky daylight changes, and some encounters with the free-roaming wildlife. He also tells a story about a life-and-death encounter crossing the Valdez Harbor in extreme cold and snowy conditions while working on the GPS systems for oil tankers entering the harbor. Everett also drops...2020-11-2543 minAppetite for ConstructionNot Dead Yet Ep. 13: John & Tim Poop ShowSend us a textAs the boys reach mid-point of season 1 of the Not Dead Yet Podcast, they go pantless, I mean, guestless, as they reflect on the first 12 episodes, conduct their own Mount Rushmore of movies, music, cocktails and bucket list travel destinations. Get to know the hosts better as this lesson in free association is chock full of good stories, including their craziest work experiences. Tim even goes through the gauntlet of a segment we called Quick Hitters, no not those. Sit back and enjoy these two dopes talk about their lives, and a little...2020-11-1152 minAppetite for ConstructionJohnny White, Taco Comfort SolutionsSend us a textTaco's Johnny White joins the crew as he discusses the direction of the company with CEO Cheryl Merchant at the helm, and his two boys entrenched in the business. We also talk about what it is to be an American—for the love of this country. And, we discuss one of the most important topics, his hair. Join us as we get to know the real John Hazen White, Jr.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the ot...2020-09-0241 minAppetite for ConstructionNot Dead Yet Pilot EpisodeSend us a textWhat the heck is the Not Dead Yet Podcast? Listen to hosts John Mesenbrink and Tim Ward talk about the direction of the podcast, discuss their career paths and announce their first special guest for Episode 1.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites...2020-08-1418 min