Make Trades Great Again

By 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...

Eric and Andy answer a listeners question about training and where to find more information.  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

The boys discuss a listeners question of how much is too much to charge.  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

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.  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feed...

A 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 @mechanical...

Eric and Andy record live at AHR 2022 in Las Vegas with @georgetheplumber & @alan_carlson.  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Eric and Andy talk about a couple things they do to help get through a monotonous task.  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Are you into resolutions? We aren't but in this bonus episode we break down some methods for setting yourself up for success when setting goals.  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit...

The plumbing & HVAC industries continue to evolve and this week the guys are talking about a brand new gas piping material coming to North America, PEXALGAS.  Can the trades adapt to changing codes, new materials and tools? Or are there always going to be those who resist? Is there a place in the HVAC & Plumbing industries for pex gas piping?  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a...

Eric and Andy talk about a few things they are looking forward to in the new year.  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Eric 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.  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_...

A 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!  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feed...

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.   Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on...

Eric and Andy talk about the challenges of selling jobs and getting a down payment.  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

The guys talk about end of the year financial prep.  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Andy & Eric talk about AHR, what it is, what it isn't and why yhou might want to meet us there!  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

We're so sick and tired of the current supply chain issues but we also think it was worth talking about it once more, this time with a spin on it, we hope.  We have customers, jobs stacked up and full schedules for months but materials are scarce. What a person to do?  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or...

Andy and Eric talk about the specific skills a new apprentice needs to learn to be proficient.  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

The guys discuss jobsite recycling. Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Eric tries to talk himself into flat rate pricing  on the air while Andy keeps things grounded. Just another bonus from the guys, we hope you like it!  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bi...

The guys talk hiring, specifically what are the top talking points when trying to recruit workers. This topic was sent in via Instagram DM, thanks for sending in your topic ideas!  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb N...

Eric and Andy discuss a few things they have done to keep their logo's simple and effective.  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Eric and Andy discuss some of the advertising challenges and successes as small business operators.  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

As we all wait on pipe, garage doors and all sorts of building materials Andy is trying to find a truck.  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Newsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email

Too many contractors on the streets not knowing their costs and losing their mind over pennies when it comes to the supply chain. Your suppliers are part of your team, working with them will help way more than it hurts.  Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Get a free 2 hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid  Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @me...