最高の Andy Mickelson ポッドキャスト (2024)

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The Weekend Pour: Building Dreams Inside HomeShowExpo 2024 with HBA's Dan Knoup & Kirk Mickelson of KRM Custom Homes 26:04

1d ago26:04

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In this episode of Maxwell's Iowa CoffeeCast "Weekend Pour," Maxwell sits down with two key players in the Greater Des Moines' home-building scene: Dan Knoup, Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines, and Kirk Mickelson, owner of KRM Custom Homes. Recorded on-site at KRM's stunning home in this year’s HomeShowExpo 20…

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Passion, Persistence, and TikTok: Patricia Holly’s Path to Music Success 47:41

4d ago47:41

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In this episode of Maxwell's Iowa CoffeeCast, Maxwell interviews singer-songwriter Patricia Holly, whose musical journey to success began by simply having fun on TikTok. Initially, she gained followers by making satirical videos of the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial. Her humorous take on the courtroom antics struck a chord, and she quickly built a f…

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Update from a recent HPWH install 37:37

5d ago37:37

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Industry news starts off today's episode with earning report from Lowe's indicating a droopy economy related to home improvements. But don't let that get you down! Eric gives us a recap of a recent Heat Pump Water Heater install. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson…

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From Heartbreak to Hope: A Mother's Journey Through Childhood Cancer 29:49

11d ago29:49

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In this emotional episode of Maxwell's Iowa CoffeeCast, Maxwell interviews MaryBeth Meyer, who shares the powerful story of her son James’s battle with cancer. James, now a healthy second-grader, was diagnosed with bilateral Wilms tumor, a rare kidney cancer, when he was just 15 months old. MaryBeth recounts the initial shock of the diagnosis and t…

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Dealing with a tough day and a difficult customer 30:33

13d ago30:33

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Not every day is great. Sometimes you need to depend on the ones who depend on you. Side note: No mater how much you talk thru a project and setting expectations before the job, there’s likely going to be some revelations by the customer as they realize how things are different now. After you did the install of the new furnace or water heater etc S…

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Dude has CO poisoning for sure! 43:17

19d ago43:17

43:17

One of Andy's recent projects takes a turn for the worse when the general contractor decides safety is definitely not first! Warning: This episode is probably cool af and you'll likely be hooked for life on the MTGA podcast! Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mic…

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An Iowan Making Nashville Stars Shine: Andy Elliott 33:01

25d ago33:01

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In this episode of the Iowa CoffeeCast, Maxwell sits down with Iowan, Andy Elliott, SVP of Country Promotion with Red Street Records, who made a significant career shift to pursue a passion for promoting country music. Andy shares the story of his journey from behind the microphone, as a popular Iowa radio host and program director, to finding his …

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4 Years of MTGA! Looking back 36:00

25d ago36:00

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We're so excited and thankful for all the support and reaching this milestone! In this week's episode the guys look back at some highlights from the first four years of the MTGA podcast! There have been many great guests and some big supporters over the years. Special thanks to all who have dropped in, stuck around, sent in your ideas and questions…

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Reviving the Magic: A "Triple Espresso" Comeback Story for Patrick Albanese 40:03

1M ago40:03

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In this episode of the Iowa CoffeeCast, Maxwell sits down with actor and magician, Patrick Albanese, known for his role in the long-running show "Triple Espresso," in which he has performed over 3,800 times. The comedy is remembered, historically, as Iowa's longest-running professional show at Des Moines Performing Arts' Temple Theatre. The convers…

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Wives Special #2 Working with your spouse... 41:16

1M ago41:16

41:16

"Do you have any advice for couples considering starting a business together?" We had so much fun having the girls join us that we asked them back for another episode and it was awesome. Once again we'd like to thank Sheryl and Heather for putting up with us and for making every day better as we work our way to the top building our business and mak…

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Building Legacy: Paul Despenas on Hard Work, Family Values, and Rock 'n' Roll 38:11

1M ago38:11

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In this episode of Maxwell's Iowa CoffeeCast, Paul Despenas details his Grandfather's journey from Greece to Mason City in the 1920s, driven by the promise of jobs at a cement plant. Despite an injury that ended his grandfather's work there, the family thrived by diversifying into produce. Paul's father, a Navy veteran, transitioned from jewelry sa…

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Wives Special! Knowing what you know now... 55:09

1M ago55:09

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Ever think "If only I knew then what I know now" ? We are so pumped to bring you this and the next episode with special Guests Heather Aune & Sheryl Mickelson, the obvious better halves of the MTGA team. Sheryl runs the office and a good part of the business for Mickelson Plumbing & Heating. Heather has done the books for both MH & Aune Plumbing & …

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96 Years of Theatre and Jazz: Al Downey’s Remarkable Journey 37:34

2M ago37:34

37:34

Maxwell's Iowa CoffeeCast features a heartwarming and insightful interview with Al Downey, a 96-year-old Playhouse legend. Al and his wife, Ruth, sat down over coffee with Maxwell and he shared his incredible life story, starting with his birth in 1928 in Ottumwa, Iowa, delivered by his midwife grandmother. He recounts his early years, moving betwe…

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The Milwaukee Pipeline podcast you did not expect! 39:43

2M ago39:43

39:43

Milwaukee Tool invited Eric out to see all the new tools available and coming soon to a job site near you. Eric gives us an inside look at some of the new tools and info you might not have seen yet. This episode has a ton of visual info best viewed on the MH Youtube channel Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social chan…

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Brooks' Biz Sizzles at the Iowa State Fair 34:13

2M ago34:13

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Welcome to Maxwell’s Iowa Coffee Cast! In this episode, Maxwell features Brooks Reynolds, co-founder of the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival and operator of JR’s South Pork Ranch at the Iowa State Fair. Brooks shares his family’s deep-rooted history with the fair, dating back to the 1950s when his uncles sold radios and chickens. He describes his venture…

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Viking Invasion! BS session with Colton Henkowski 41:03

2M ago41:03

41:03

You might know Colton as @viking_pipefitter on the socials. You might know him from a training session or trades show when he worked for Viega but do you know how he got his start? This was a fun conversation, we hope you enjoy it! Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickels…

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From Farm Studio to Recording Rock Legends: Keith Brown's Iowa Music Journey 52:48

2M ago52:48

52:48

In the latest episode of Maxwell's Iowa CoffeeCast, Maxwell sits down with Keith Brown, a long-time Iowa resident and multi-talented musician. Keith shares fascinating stories from his extensive music career, including his early days performing with bands like The Shillings and The Pillars, and his experiences recording and engineering. Keith recou…

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Stress Less! 30:07

2M ago30:07

30:07

The guys talk stress relief and how to handle the day-to-day stresses of running a small business. Some days are better than others for sure but having one or two things to keep you sane can make a huge difference! Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Ch…

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Stress Survival: Dr. Bryan Hall on Managing Work and Home Pressures 37:01

2M ago37:01

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In this episode of Maxwell's Iowa CoffeeCast, Maxwell hosted Dr. Bryan Hall, a licensed Mental Health Counselor and Clinic Director at Ellie Mental Health in Clive, Iowa, for an in-depth conversation about contemporary anxiety issues among adults, particularly related to family and work. Dr. Hall highlighted that many of his clients' anxieties stem…

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Andy's Van Upgrade 34:26

2M ago34:26

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The guys are bs'ing about vans again. Should we change the title to the podcast to "Van Talk"? lol Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Check out our website: mechanical-hub.comEric Aune, Andy Mickelson による

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Little League Dreams Inspire a Thrilling Baseball Spy Novel 20:47

2M ago20:47

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In this episode of Maxwell's Iowa CoffeeCast, Maxwell meets with Scott Reister, an Iowa television sports journalist, at the Urbandale Public Library to discuss Scott's debut novel, Baseball Spy. This juvenile mystery novel, which is selling well on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, originated from Scott's childhood fantasy while playing baseball, where o…

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Weird Science? Are you using A.I. in your business or on the job? 35:30

2M ago35:30

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The guys talk AI and how they've been using it for work. Scheduling, emails, videos etc. are just some of the ways Eric has put ChatGPT to work for him. Are you using any form of artificial intelligence on the job or in the office for day to day tasks? We'd really like to talk to you about it so text us! Send us a text Send us your feedback or topi…

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Is This Iowa's Next Great Jazz Singer? 23:22

3M ago23:22

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This episode of Maxwell’s Iowa CoffeeCast features an engaging conversation with Aviana Gedler, a talented jazz vocalist from Des Moines. Aviana, known for her impressive jazz performances, shares her journey from growing up in Iowa to studying jazz vocal music in Boston. She discusses her early influences, including her brother and high school jaz…

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Where should I buy the water heater? 31:26

3M ago31:26

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Most would agree it’s a good idea to have options when it comes to supply chain but we’re often loyal to at least one supplier. So, what would make you switch to another supplier? Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Check out our website: mechanical-hub…

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Here's What Happened to Max & Amy on the Radio 37:24

3M ago37:24

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Maxwell's Iowa CoffeeCast, hosted by Maxwell Schaeffer, debuts with a candid conversation with his former radio morning partner, Amy Sweet. The duo previously hosted the popular Max and Amy morning show on WHO radio, only to be abruptly let go in early March of 2024. They were informed of their termination during a routine meeting, which turned out…

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Taking On New Jobs 30:09

3M ago30:09

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As things slow down and the job outlook or load changes we have to consider how to fill the schedule. Does that mean taking on work you normally wouldn't? Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Check out our website: mechanical-hub.com…

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More EV Fleet talk w/ HVAC Jay 50:09

3M ago50:09

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Longtime friend of MTGA, Jason Norman joins Eric & Andy to get deeper into the EV Fleet debate. Will we be forced to change our work schedules, driving habits? Will field techs no longer get to drive their work van home? This has been a very popular topic for the podcast, thank you all for the feedback and listens! Send us a text Send us your feedb…

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Road trip! HVAC Connected 21:31

3M ago21:31

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Eric hits the road, or sky’s to join Andy in Missoula for a special project. We’ve talked connected appliances and controls many times on the podcast and do it again this time. A couple new Tekmar products will serve Andy’s clients well. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy M…

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Keeping It Clean, Starting with the Shop! 27:43

4M ago27:43

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There's no other way to say it, it sucks falling behind on keeping the shop and vehicles tidy. Extra money is spent on redundant materials and tools, time is lost looking for that one thing you just know you had... The guys talk shop and all things that go with it in this episode of the Make Trades Great Again podcast. Send us a text Send us your f…

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That new tool smell! 54:44

4M ago54:44

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Milwaukee Tool recently announced and shipped the long awaited M12 tubing cutter capable of cutting up to 2" copper pipe. Whoa, whoa that's not all! Andy makes a pretty bold statement, naming the BEST SCREWDRIVER IN THE WORLD. Hint: It's a Wiha. The guys talk new tools, favorite tools and get into some general BS about tools for the heck of it. Sen…

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E.V. Fleets? Can the contracting community make the switch to electric trucks, cargo vans and service vehicles? 47:56

4M ago47:56

47:56

MTGA friend Denver Baker joins the guys to talk E.V.’s. Specifically, service vehicles for his or the many HVAC contracting companies. The crew talks tech, charging, current offerings from the usual suspects and so new auto makers offering rechargeable cargo vehicles. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the subject! Send us a text Send us your feedb…

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What do we want? No BS! When do we want it? NOW! 29:31

4M ago29:31

29:31

The guys answer an email from a friend of the show. What do we want from our sales people? Mark says he's recently moved into an outside sales position for the supply company he works for, he's looking for our feedback on what we are looking for from our sales partners in the industry. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our…

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Andy needs a new playlist! 21:18

5M ago21:18

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Ever just get to a point you cant stand your own playlist? We have and Andy wants to know what you're listening to. This week the guys relax and reminisce about the early days of XM Radio and talk about some of their favorite things to stream now. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanical…

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Power struggles over the grid in Minnesota! 38:28

5M ago38:28

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Some pretty big changes are in the works for how Minnesotans pay for, and use electricity which had the guys discussing everything from electrification, off-peak electrical and the home heating utility usages from one state to the next. To our faithful listeners: No actual investigative journalism was used for this groundbreaking discussion and rev…

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Eric had surgery. He wont shut up about it... 21:29

5M ago21:29

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In all seriousness, the guys do talk about a couple recent medical events as a reminder that none of are invincible and taking care of ourselves is paramount to having a long successful career in the trades. Pre-surgery talk started back in February in episode 279: https://maketrades.buzzsprout.com Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic idea…

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Tips & Tricks for Economic Shifts 26:34

5M ago26:34

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Eric and Andy share insights and strategies for navigating economic slowdowns amidst shifting market conditions. Whether it's seasonal fluctuations or the impact of high interest rates and inflation on consumer behavior, they delve into practical approaches. This episode focuses on the effective practices that have sustained their plumbing and heat…

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Big changes coming for MTGA 12:16

7M ago12:16

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It’s time for a break from new episodes while the guys work on a new approach to delivering the MTGA content and topics. Please take a look at any one of the 280 previous episodes in our library if you haven’t heard them all. We will be back, thank you for your continued support! Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our socia…

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Give me my money! 39:32

7M ago39:32

39:32

Credit card payments are the norm but how much of a risk are they if payments can be easily disputed and taken from you? The guys talk about this as it all started from, where else but a stupid Facebook group… Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Check o…

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Quit Putting It Off! 25:16

7M ago25:16

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Eric has a minor surgery coming up, Andy just had one himself and both could've been done months or even years ago but it's too easy to put it off for another day. In this episode the guys say lit like it is, you gotta make yourself a priority, if you don't it's only going to get worse. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on ou…

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Becky & Michael, RIDGID Tools 21:40

7M ago21:40

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Here's another one from AHR Expo 2024. Our friends Becky Brotherton and Michael Provenzano join us to talk about the iconic tool company's 100 years of manufacturing history and more. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Check out our website: mechanical…

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Samsung HVAC's Wade McCorkel live from AHR Expo 21:17

7M ago21:17

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Heat Pumps are everywhere and Samsung HVAC has new technology on the market now and coming. Wade McCorkel of Samsung HVAC joins the guys at AHR Expo in Chicago to talk dual fuel and universal heat pump tech. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Check out…

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Bryan Orr, host of HVAC School Podcast 28:17

8M ago28:17

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Live from AHR Expo in Chicago, the guys sit down with Bryan Orr. Bryan Orr is the Co-Owner of Kalos Services Inc. an Orlando- area HVAC contracting business as well as an audio nerd and podcaster. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Check out our websit…

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Keep The Heat On! 17:53

8M ago17:53

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Warning: Lots of weather talk in this one lol. When the weather dips to the double digits below zero (F) the heat needs to stay on because setting-back the temperature may be a recipe for disaster. The guys talk ways to combat the extreme cold and how talking with your customers ahead of the storm might be useful. Send us a Text Message. Send us yo…

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No heat, no hot water.. 23:56

8M ago23:56

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Setting expectations ahead of starting a job is an obvious step in the process of service, repair, construction right? Eric tells of a recent job when it didn’t start out so great. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Check out our website: mechanical-hu…

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Eric looks back on '23, Forward into 2024 18:53

8M ago18:53

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Will Aune Plumbing expand in 2024? Looking back on 2023 and forward in the new year. There's always time to make plans and set goals but the new year seems like the most appropriate. What are some of your goals for 2024? Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_pl…

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5 Things Apprentices Should Do Every Day 34:14

8M ago34:14

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If you're an apprentice this one's for you! If you're not an apprentice but know someone coming up in the trades, please share this with them asap! In this episode Eric & Andy go thru a list of five things/habits/behaviors today's apprentice needs to do or think about daily. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social cha…

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Reviewing 2023 w/ Andy 16:51

8M ago16:51

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It's that time of year to look forward into the new year. This is also worth reflecting on the past year to gauge successes. This isn't a New Year Resolution episode! Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Check out our website: mechanical-hub.com…

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The Buzzfeed Quiz w/ Chad 32:36

8M ago32:36

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Chad joins the guys to take a buzzfeed quiz to see what career we’re supposed to have. The results are as ridiculous as you probably expect. Thanks to our friend Chad Killinger for joining us. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Check out our website: m…

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Breaking Down the Estimating Process 34:52

8M ago34:52

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“If you break it down into bitesize pieces you can eat an elephant” -Andy In this episode the guys talk over how to approach estimating jobs large and small. Thanks to everyone writing in lately! Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Check out our website…

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Job Seekers: Do This! 28:48

8M ago28:48

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Some old school tactics still work when looking for employment no matter how many job services are out there. The internet is awesome but following up on a job application can get you ahead of the competition. Also did you know there is a whole online service just for blue collar jobs? Check this out and more in this episode where the guys talk abo…

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