Make Trades Great Again

By Eric Aune, Andy MickelsonBusiness Entrepreneurship Education How To Careers

Make Trades Great Again episodes

July 16, 2024 Stress Less!
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!
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31 min
July 09, 2024 Andy's Van Upgrade
The guys are bs'ing about vans again. Should we change the title to the podcast to "Van Talk"? lol
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35 min
July 02, 2024 Weird Science? Are you using A.I. in your business or on the job?
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!
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36 min
June 25, 2024 Where should I buy the water heater?
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?

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32 min
June 18, 2024 Taking On New Jobs
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?
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31 min
June 11, 2024 More EV Fleet talk w/ HVAC Jay
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!
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51 min
June 04, 2024 Road trip! HVAC Connected
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.
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22 min
May 28, 2024 Keeping It Clean, Starting with the Shop!
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.

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28 min
May 21, 2024 That new tool smell!
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.

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55 min
May 14, 2024 E.V. Fleets? Can the contracting community make the switch to electric trucks, cargo vans and service vehicles?
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!
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48 min

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Whether you're a seasoned professional, a newcomer, or simply interested in the trades, the "Make Trades Great Again" podcast offers something for everyone. Our goal is to promote the value of…