Appetite for Construction

By John Mesenbrink, Tim WardBusiness News Education

Appetite for Construction episodes

June 21, 2024Happy Contractor, Happy Customer
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We've all heard the phrase, "happy wife, happy life." As we approach National HVAC Tech Day on June 22, the boys talk with Chris Magee, product manager, Friedrich Air Conditioning, and his role in the happy contractor, happy customer dynamic.
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17 min
June 18, 2024The Cheddar’s Worth the Cheese
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We caught up with the incredibly busy Nick Hotujec, owner of Cheddars Plumbing, Pittsburgh. With his wife to give birth any minute during the podcast, Nick talks about running a very successful plumbing business, while teaching an apprentice the ropes. Oh and he's a successful social media ambassador, having just been involved with Oatey's latest ambassador fest.

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
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39 min
June 14, 2024Shazam
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On this Friday Shorty, the guys discuss the most searched jobs in Illinois, favorite cereals as a kid, and yes, Shazam, the song-identifying app.
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17 min
June 11, 2024The Safety Protocol
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We talk with our good friend, Mike Prencavage Jr., owner, The Family Plumber, Los Alamitos, Calif., about jobsite safety and PHCC CONNECT in Birmingham, Ala.
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!
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36 min
June 07, 2024Sex-Craved Cicadas
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On this Friday Shorty, topics include D-Day, a recent trip to a Hammerhead Roadshow in St. Louis, sex-craved cicadas, the worst rated fast food and men's mental health.
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17 min
June 04, 2024Pee Cycling
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No, this isn't a new revolutionary bicycle, although wouldn't that be cool? The boys talk with Pat Lando, Recode and John Lansing, CPD, PAE about urine recycling and circular sanitation. In other words, using your pee for agricultural use.
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!
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Send John and Tim your feedback or topic ideas: @plumbing_perspective
40 min
May 31, 2024America the Beautiful, Right?
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This is as political as we'll get, but we briefly talk about the candidates, puppies and fishing.
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17 min
May 28, 2024Modern Wholesaling with Katie Poehling Seymour, First Supply
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This week the boys talk about the current state and the future of wholesaling with Katie Poehling Seymour, President & CEO, First Supply, Madison, Wis.
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
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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
45 min
May 24, 2024For Those Who Have Served
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As we near the Memorial Day weekend, and kick off the start of summer, let's not lose sight of what the day represents. On this Friday Shorty, the boys talk about the remembering those that gave the ultimate sacrifice, and Tim talks about his service.
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19 min
May 21, 2024Brunt of the Conversation
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The guys talk with Eric Girouard, founder and CEO of Brunt, a fast-growing workwear brand known for its innovative and durable boots and apparel.
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
38 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…