Working Game

You know, it doesn't matter what industry you are in, they are all filled with people. It is the nature of the beast that some of those people are just more talented, motivated, a natural, whatever it is but there is a certain percentage that is just all around better. Sherman is not one of those, just kidding bro!

You have probably heard the 80/20 rule. 20% of your people will typically do 80% of your work. This is not true in our industry but there are still ones who for some reason are just badass! If there was just a certification for that! It has been said that we have about 15% of the membership are top performers, there are some who we drag along with us, and the rest are all solid contributors so that blows out the 80/20 rule but the thought process is similar.

According to Michael Freeland, North Mechanical has a Special Projects Division that they put on some of the projects that are in between service calls and contract jobs. Kind of like Fitter Special Forces.

Check out this episode and get a little info on that, where Michael started out, and then if you stick around to the end we get into a little of Eddie's experiences. Throughout the episode though, we are not bashful when it comes to pickin' on each other!

Don't forget to check out the website, Working Game Podcast. We are working on getting an online application set up for the apprenticeship. The hidden agenda is to get people in the trade and cover the massive amount of work that is in the near future, so come on, get in, let's do this! If you need help finding a local near you, go to UA.org, there are contacts for locals across the country there.

If you are already a UA member and are just looking to support the podcast and the UA, check out UA Members Build America. Help us keep America Union Strong!

And to all of those who are helping out already, a BIG THANKS!

⁠⁠Reel Pipe and Valve⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠FloSource⁠⁠

⁠Milwaukee Tool

Man, this is fun stuff! We are getting things rolling and have lots of plans to get better at the actual podcast so stick around, Make sure to follow us! It helps the ole analytics! Feel free to leave comments, ask questions, and let us know what you might want to hear about. I am glad to share the fountain of knowledge I have acquired in my 32 years. And as always, if you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle 'em with bullshit!

Thanks for being here!

Chad, Eddie, Josh, and Sherman

Working Game

Git-n-Done again! Hangin with Sherman and Taylor a bit more. Felt like we didn't talk enough about the competition, so we kept goin'. Had a bit to say about the great training we get going through the UA. It really is a great deal! It is something you should share with anyone who has any mechanical ability and needs a good career.

This effort is just beginning, we are getting some exposure and getting a lot of support. Here are some of the people who have jumped on the bandwagon and helped us out in getting folks in keeping up with all the work!

⁠⁠Reel Pipe and Valve⁠⁠

⁠⁠FloSource⁠

Milwaukee Tool

You might want to check out the website too! ⁠WorkingGamePodcast.com⁠. Look around, and check out the Tool Box Page! Good stuff to be had there. If you are into Milwaukee tools you can get them on the ⁠website⁠ and help support this effort at no extra cost to you.

We sure appreciate you being here! Please share and help us get this out to all the people who need to hear it!

See you next time!

Welcome back, Skilled Workers!

This week's episode was a challenge for me! Had a lot come up and I am in a bind, willing to make a deal! It was a struggle but we are Git-n-Done!

Talked to Taylor Estes a bit about his participation in the UA apprentice competition along with a few other things. So grab a beer, shot, Mountain Dew, or whatever you like, and have a quick listen.

Don't forget to share the love! Help us get this out there to be heard and let's get some people in the damn apprenticeship!

You might want to check out the website too! WorkingGamePodcast.com. Look around, and check out the Tool Box Page! Good stuff to be had there. If you are into Milwaukee tools you can get them on the website and help support this effort at no extra cost to you.

We are all in this together, Have to mention the folks who are in it with us!

Reel Pipe and Valve

FloSource

Mill Supplies

United Association

Have more coming down the pipeline, so stay tuned and keep coming back!

Please, if you can, help us out! We can use any little bit to help pay the bills! I am still out of pocket on this and my wife is going to kill me soon! Check out the support link below!

Thanks for being here!

Chad, Sherman, Eddie, and Josh

Howdy folks! We are putting the time in, trying to get better while entertaining you with this effort. Please remember this is just a hobby with a purpose! The goal is to help people transform their lives by starting a better career in an industry that is so freakin' rewarding.

If you know anyone who might be a fit make sure to share this and get them to go to UA.org to find a local near them and get a hold of the hall in their area so we can get them signed up!

This is total randomness kinda like herding cats! Still a lot of fun though. We are getting into some seriousness though so if that is what you seek, we will have some of that too. Just not this episode!

Working on getting some other avenues opened up, so make sure you check out the website Workinggamepodacst.com. You can find all the episodes, more posts, and one thing that you can't get here, the Tool Box. It is a place where I will be sharing things that have helped me out along the way.

Don't forget to share the love!

There are folks who are helping us out day to day and we should help them too!

Reel Pipe and Valve

FloSource

Mill Supplies

If you are looking to help out, check out the link at the bottom of this page. You can support us and help improve the future of our trade!

Don't forget to follow, subscribe, whatever the hell it is on the platform you are using! every little bit helps!

Thanks for being here, come again soon!

Chad, Sherman, Eddie, and Josh

Here we go again! This is the first week I have been able to get all these guys together. As we say in the field, Chaos = Cash, if you listen to this episode it otta be worth somethin'! These guys are all over the place, gonna be like herding cats! Sounds like fun!

This week there is the possibility someone is offended but that's too bad. We are brothers and this is the way. Eddie and Sherman are here to stay as long as they like and we will be having some fun. If it is too much, change the channel.

We do share some good resources on fittin' pipe. Like the Frankland Book and the Blue Book. As mentioned in the podcast, you can get those by clicking the links.

We did get into some of the mischief that goes around on a day to day basis. If you like this kind of shenanigans, the only way to get in on it is to join an apprenticeship through the UA. You can do that here.

We did get through the apprenticeship competition. I have recorded an interview with one of the competitors. Will have that up in two weeks, almost.

Hope you enjoy the show, don't forget to share with anyone you think might be interested in what we do! If you would like to help support the effort, click the link at the bottom of the show notes to support this podcast! Every bit helps!

And a shout out to those who are on board and continuously helping support the trades and what we do to keep our communities safe, healthy, and comfortably operating.

Reel Pipe and Valve, thank Bo and Austin!

FloSource, a big thanks to Keen and Matt MacOwan!

You guys rock!

Let me know what you think about the episode, leave a comment on the episode, or website, or email me directly.We can always use more support, hit the link below for that!

[email protected]

Until next time!

Later!

Another episode for all the working stiffs out there! Sometimes it is nice to have a bit of mindless babbling to pass the time. Whether it is during your commute, passing time between work and class, or waiting in anticipation for the senselessness of these characters, we have some more for you.

This week there is the possibility someone is offended but that's too bad. We are brothers and this is the way. Eddie and Sherman are here to stay as long as they like and we will be having some fun. If it is too much, change the channel.

We do share some good resources on fittin' pipe. Like the Frankland Book and the Blue Book. As mentioned in the podcast, you can get those by clicking the links.

The other one is just mentioned. It is a well known secret we call Fitter Magic. This is a skill that is passed down from fitter to fitter (plumbers too) and the only way to acquire this trait is to join an apprenticeship through the UA. You can do that here.

I did forget to mention in the recording the apprenticeship competition is being hosted this week at UA Local 440 on the 29th and 30th. This is a time for the most skilled apprentices to show off what they have learned and work their way to earning bragging rights of being the best in the country at what we do.

Also, on the 29th, we are holding an open house at the hall from 3-7 pm. Come check out one of the nicest and newest training facilities in the country. This is where you could learn the skills to get you through a rewarding career in the piping industry. It is located at 1521 Brookville Way, Indianapolis, IN. I will be there, of course, there are door prizes and snacks too! Come on down and join us, check out the new facility, and hell, might even see if you can get an application for the apprenticeship.

Hope you enjoy the show, don't forget to share with anyone you think might be interested in what we do! If you would like to help support the effort, click the link at the bottom of the show notes to support this podcast! Every bit helps!

And a shout out for those who are on board and continuously helping support the trades and what we do to keep our communities safe, healthy, and comfortably operating.

Reel Pipe and Valve, thank Bo and Austin!

FloSource, a big thanks to Keen and Matt MacOwan!

You guys rock!

Let me know what you think about the episode, leave a comment on the episode, or website, or email me directly.

[email protected]

Until next time!

Peace!

Good morning, good evening, Good night, whatever it might be!

This episode of Working Game is another one of those sessions where we just get together and ramble on about life as an essential worker. We did hit on a few topics so hit play and have a listen!

Trying to get this in a position where we are normal and consistent so we are providing regular entertainment for the crew. If you are a first timer, please subscribe, follow, or whatever. If you want to support the effort, you can hit the link below and you can help us pay for the operating cost and continue to get better.

We are currently sponsored by the following partners,

Reel Pipe and Valve

FloSource

I am working on some more and hope to get the UA involved. The hidden agenda is to get folks to apply for the apprenticeship. If you know anyone interested or just a good fit, share this podcast and let them know we are here to help out with that. 

Just a quick side note, I was having a conversation with a brother about the Pipefitters Handbook used for pipe fitting along with the blue book. If you don't have them you can get them here.

Frankland Book

Blue Book

 I want to thank everyone for their help and support for this effort! You are truly helping to protect our future!

In solidarity, 

Working Game 

Hi, this week is all about inclusion in the workplace. The UA had a convention last year called Trades women build nations. We had the opportunity to talk to Jessica Marler who attended the convention to represent her local and other women in the trade. 

I also talked to Ben Pollock who had already started in a different career and decided to jump ship and join the UA. This is a testament that no matter where you are in your career it may be an opportunity for advancement. 

You can check out some more info on diversity in the UA at this website.

Give a big shout out to FloSource for their support and the others who help out with promoting this effort, like Reel Pipe and Valve, and UA.org!

If you are interested in a career within the UA, use these resources or contact me at [email protected]. 

We can use your support too! click the link below to learn how!

This is the Reel Deel!

Had the opportunity to get with Bo and Austin Reel, some friends of mine who happen to be performing as the best pipe, fitting, and valve distributors in the country. Check out some of the things they have to say about how they got there and where they are going. Living life and performing at your best in this industry is a team effort. It helps to have folks who really care about how things are handled. Especially their partners who are there day in and day out. 

This is just one part of many facets of what we do to keep the world we live in safe and operating efficiently to allow you the comforts of a first-world country. Take in some sound, and pass it around! Share with all you can please, We are trying to improve the areas we work and live one lifestyle at a time. 

Reel Pipe and Valve are one of the partners I have teamed up with and they are here to help! Give 'em a call at 317-639-8421 or hit the link at the beginning of this sentence. 

Some other folks who have been there are listed below,

Milwaukee Tool - Grid, for apprentices by apprentices.

FloSource, Built on Quality Dedicated to Service

Check out their sites and if you are ready to join a career as an apprentice, go to UA.org!

Reach out to me at [email protected], I will be glad to help you out too!

Welcome back workers!

Had a minute with Cody Cross, a first year out of 440 in Indy. Had some good conversation on some of his experience in the apprenticeship so far. One thing that came up is the amount of technology we have found ourselves immersed in. I have touched on some of it here and shared a contact of a friend and brother who has started a business to help you and your company learn how to manage your technology in the construction industry.

Check out fusedvdc.com, Eric Posey and his team are at the cutting edge and leading the way with total station tech, robotic scanning, and BIM/VDC services. see how they can help you! Click fusedvdc.com

Don't forget the ones who help bring you this podcast.

Reel Pipe and Valve

Flosource

If you are interested in the trade, no matter where you are in the country, go to UA.org or email me at [email protected]. 

Use this contact also if you have a question or want to chew my ass for something, glad to hear it all!

I also mentioned #builtosucceed and the Indiana Careers in Construction. Check these links out to see how you can help High School kids make a career choice that will set them up for success!