Appetite for Construction

Send us Fan Mail The guys catch up with Bert Warner, Director of Commercial Business Development at the Propane Educational Research Council (PERC), as they get deep in the energy conversation and why propane make sense for sustainability, resiliency and overall efficiency. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your custom...

Send us Fan Mail This week the guys catch up with Carrie Fraser, Vice President of Operations at Nexstar Network. We talk about creating a positive culture, the Super Meeting, and other goodies from Nexstar. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help gro...

Send us Fan Mail It's that time of year when we're all super busy. Ever wonder how to get out of a holiday obligation? Tim and John talk about some of the better excuses of getting out of something. What are Irish and Italian goodbyes? 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...

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Jake Cordero and Ty Young of Motherflushers. They were featured on the latest (S5E3) of the American Plumber Stories. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started wit...

Send us Fan Mail It's that time again when the guys from the Make Trades Great Again Podcast team up with the Appetite for Construction podcast. The guys talk about past podcasts from the past year and a look ahead to 2025. Topics include electric vehicles, tattoos, heat pumps, artificial intelligence in the workplace, new tariffs, and much more. A fun crosstalk indeed. Heat pumps struggle in...

Send us Fan Mail "We need to reach behind and grab the women behind us and bring them up with us," says Amy O'Grady, Executive Director for Women in HVACR. Drawing on her diverse background and extensive professional experience, she strives to drive positive change and foster inclusivity within the industry. Her commitment to advocacy and mentorship has already made a significant im...

Send us Fan Mail The guys head to southern Washington state as they bring back Doug and Liz Vetter of Vetter Plumbing out of Longview, Washington. Affectionately known as the Mohawk Plumber in his area, Doug talks about the business, the future, and working with his wife. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customer...

Send us Fan Mail With special guest Spencer Brown, the boys talk to Martin Porte, Summit Plumbing & Gas in Tasmania, Australia. Martin was recently featured on S5E2 of the American Plumber Stories and the guys talk about to Martin about that experience. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Under...

Send us Fan Mail This week the guys talk with Ryan Shikhman from Staten Island. Ryan is a young HVAC tech learning the ropes but he has an entrepreneurial eye. Check out his Instagram page @tradesovercollege. 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 Plumb...

Send us Fan Mail This week the fellas catch up with good friend Danielle Laird, Sales Manager - National Accounts at Bradford White Corporation. In addition to her day to day, Danielle is actively involved in many industry organizations including American Supply Association where she sits on the Women in Industry and Embracing the Future Boards, PHCC where she is a member of the Auxiliary,  and mo...

Send us Fan Mail As heating season approaches, we talk with Elliott Willie with Weil-McLain to talk about heat pumps, hydronics and a concerted effort for sustainability. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services...

Send us Fan Mail Fresh off the PHCC CONNECT show in Birmingham, the guys talk with Matt Sonnhalter about the elephant in the room. 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 @mechanicalh...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Appetite for Construction podcast, recorded from the PHCC CONNECT show floor last week, the guys talk with Erica Barnes, owner of General Plumbing and Air out of Florida and the incoming PHCC president, Jason Pritchard, co-founder of PRiCOR Technologies out of the Seattle area. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propa...

Send us Fan Mail This week, the boys talk with Adam Rotherham, owner of SoCal's Down Under Drainage. We talk about his journey from Australia to the UK to the States, and we talk working the Olympics, keeping fit, traffic in LA, and electrification and the short-term economy. Great conversation. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deli...

Send us Fan Mail On this Friday Shorty, the boys talk about some unique flying experiences, Nexstar Super Meeting, ServiceTitan Pantheon, and celebrity passings. 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...

Send us Fan Mail As we approach National Propane Day next Monday, October 7, the boys talk about the numerous benefits of propane with Bryan Cordill, director of residential business development for the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), and Matt Blashaw, of whom you may know from his HGTV and DIY network TV show days, and these days his career journey has gone full circle and he’s bui...

Send us Fan Mail Nearly one year removed from the fires in Lahaina, Spencer Brown joins the guys as they talk to Ray Michaels, owner of Maui Plumbing, about the entire APS experience, and how that island is rebuilding. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems c...

Send us Fan Mail On this Friday Shorty, the guys talk about the best states to be in the trades. You'll see a trend forming with this recent study. Also, we talk most Google searched jobs, and some other housekeeping notes. 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 Hu...

Send us Fan Mail The boys catch up with Ty Pennington of reality TV fame as he talks about his involvement with the trades, talks openly about ADHD, and finding your path and worth. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set yo...

Send us Fan Mail The boys talk all things Birmingham with Bobby Mosca, Executive Director for the PHCC of Alabama, as the city gets set to host PHCC Connect October 7-10. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services...

Send us Fan Mail The boys talk about some random never. C'mon, that can't be true, right?! 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...

Send us Fan Mail Julian Scadden, CEO of Nexstar Network, joins the boys to talk all things Nexstar, the upcoming Super Meeting, and his journey from growing up in NYC to CEO. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your serv...

Send us Fan Mail On this Friday Shorty, the boys talk tragic biking accident, college football mascots, and a recent IG Live where guest Aiden Divelbiss said that he was told by a guidance counselor that he was too smart for 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 Mecha...

Send us Fan Mail Mike Prencavage Jr. cohosts with Tim to talk Season 5 of American Plumber Stories. Pfister's Spencer Brown, country star and host of APS Craig Morgan, and Marc Womack, Sub7 producer, join the show. Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems...

Send us Fan Mail On this Friday bonus episode, the boys provide a public service by translating some of the slang used by teens today. 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_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub...