Appetite for Construction

Appetite for Construction

By John Mesenbrink, Tim WardBusinessNewsEducation
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Appetite for Construction episodes

  • Happy New Year!

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    As Tim heads to Orlando to watch his Fighting Illini play the Gamecocks in the Citrus Bowl, the guys talk about the year in review, as they look ahead to 2025.

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    19 min
  • Pitch PERC-fect

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    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 customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid

    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_perspective

    27 min
  • The Nexstar Culture with Carrie Fraser

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    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 grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid

    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_perspective

    29 min
  • Friday Holiday Shorty: No Excuses

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    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 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_perspective

    20 min
  • Motherflushers

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    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 with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid

    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_perspective

    30 min
  • Crosstalk v2.0

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    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 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 with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid

    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_perspective

    48 min
  • Amy O'Grady: From Fashion to Licensed Contractor to Women in HVACR Executive Leadership

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    "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 impact, inspiring the next generation of female leaders in the trades.

    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 with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid

    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_perspective

    25 min
  • The Mohawk Plumber

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    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 customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid

    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_perspective

    31 min
  • Plumber Down Under

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    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. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid

    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_perspective

    35 min
  • Trades Over College

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    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 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_perspective

    20 min

About Appetite for Construction

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Mechanical Hub Media's John Mesenbrink and Tim Ward turn up the volume as hosts of this weekly Appetite for Construction podcast. The chat fest digs deep into the building trades industry, and…

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