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Make Trades Great AgainThrow back from down under!Hey we got caught up in vacation, so here is a throw back from our conversation with Patrick Caldow @caldowplumbing on IG. We'll be back soon with new content!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_email2024-09-1742 min
The Plumbify Podcast#9 Patty Caldow aka "Aussie Apprentice"Welcome back to the Plumbify Podcast.In this poddie we chat with Patrick Caldow, or as he is known on the socials as "Aussie Apprentice"Matt and Patty chat all things plumbing apprenticeships, how Patty got in to plumbing and what has made him so successful as an apprentice, his social media journey, and much much more!Check us out on all the social channels and thanks for listening!Patty can be found at @aussieapprentice on Instagram!2023-06-011h 01
The Aussie Apprentice ShowEpisode 11 - Marcus from @goplumbingmarcusToday on the show we talk with Marcus about everything commercial maintenance related, completing your Certificate 4 and the failure of our trade school system for training plumbers.2023-03-201h 06
The Aussie Apprentice ShowEpisode 10 - Max Davis Leisure Coast PlumbingToday we talk with Max Davis from Leisure Coast Plumbing and we speak all about sales plumbing companies, starting out on your own and struggles as an apprentice.2023-03-2041 minThe Aussie Apprentice ShowEpisode 9 - Flametech Heating and CoolingAir conditioning, COCs and everything in between. Luke from Flametech takes the reigns today and guides us on a journey all about HVAC.2023-02-241h 11The Aussie Apprentice ShowEpisode 8 Abi Toogood - Toogood On The ToolsIn todays show I'm joined by 20 year old third year carpentry apprentice Abi Toogood from the Gold Coast in Queensland Australia. We talk about choosing an apprenticeship over the army, her inspiration and how to normalize girls in trades.2023-02-141h 05The Aussie Apprentice ShowEpisode 7 Women in Trades Chris PupkeOn todays show we have Chris Pupke from Long Island NY, we talk everything from fixing Handymen work, type b gasfitting, not being taught properly and women in trades.2023-02-081h 03Make Trades Great Again#192 Patrick Caldow @aussieapprenticeThe boys welcome @Assuieapprentice Patrick Caldow on the show to chat about the life of a plumbing apprentice in Australia. 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_email2023-02-0242 minThe Aussie Apprentice ShowEpisode 6 - Sam Elliott All Systems FlowTodays guest Sam from All Systems Flow right here in Adelaide talks with me about word of mouth, long service, shoddy new homes and the expenses of running your own business.2023-02-0254 minThe Aussie Apprentice ShowEpisode 5 - Plumber EllaIn todays show Ella from Plumberella in Christchurch in New Zealand talks to us about dog bites, buying your first tools, what it's like being a female in the construction industry and why you should consider getting a project manager.2023-02-011h 23The Aussie Apprentice ShowEpisode 4 Luke Cazaly 2 Electric BoogalooIn todays episosode, we speak with Luke again about how people get taught wrong, working at multiple companies and apprentice abuse.2023-01-3158 minThe Aussie Apprentice ShowEpisode 3 - Luke Cazaly of Flametech Heating and CoolingToday I'm joined by an old friend Luke Cazaly of Flametech Heating and Cooling and Adventures of a Service Tech from Instagram. Today we talk about specialising in your trade, qualty materials, conflict resolution and when little dogs attack.2023-01-291h 11The Aussie Apprentice ShowEpisode 2 - Chris Pupke AGAINChris Pupke from @plumbwithpup on Instagram is BACK AGAIN. We talk things you should never see a tradesman do in the back of a van and careers in plumbing.2023-01-2459 minThe Aussie Apprentice ShowEpisode 1 - Chris Pupke @PlumbwithpupChris Pupke from @plumbwithpup on Instagram is joining the pod for the first episode today! Chris comes with a wealth of knowledge, a great sense of humour and a good time. Today we speak about all things plumbing and it's definitely off the cuff.2023-01-241h 12The Aussie Apprentice ShowPrologue - Aussie Apprentice ShowTalking all things trade - My name is Patrick and I'm an Apprenitce Plumber from Adelaide, I've had an interesting journey to get me where I am in my career today and I want to share that. This pod is all about how certain aspects of what I learnt along the way influenced and guided my skills and aspirations. Moreover, I am here to assist and guide apprentices and tradespeople alike by getting them the advice they might not have heard yet.2023-01-2302 min
The Expanding Worlds Podcast87 Spectrum Designs: Committed To Making An Even Bigger ImpactThe pandemic will have a disproportionate effect on the lives of young people with additional needs. This is true. But whilst there are organisations out there like Spectrum designs then it’s not all bad news. In this episode, the final episode in my series on the impact of the pandemic on employment for young people with additional needs, I talk to Tim and Patrick from Spectrum Designs about how they have dealt with the last year and how they are committed to keep moving forward to create even more work opportunities. As they say we are a community and...2021-03-0315 minThe Expanding Worlds Podcast62 Adding New Dimensions At Spectrum Designs with Patrick Bardsley and Tim Howe from Spectrum DesignsOnly successful organizations can provide sustainable, long term paid employment and expand to provide more job opportunities. This weeks guest Patrick Bardsley and Tim Howe from Spectrum Designs certainly understand this. Spectrum Designs is a social enterprise making custom apparel, such as hats, hoodies, and T-shirts. Spectrum Designs focusses on the enterprise as much as the social, and in doing so continues to expand and create more employment opportunities for young people with autism. Patrick and Tim share the story of Spectrum Designs, how it grew from an idea into a business that now provides custom made a...2019-06-1021 min