Hey we got caught up in vacation, so here is a throw back from our conversation with Patrick Caldow @caldowplumbing on IG. We'll be back soon with new content!
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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.
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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
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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!
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Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
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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. And thanks to our super fans Jay, Chad, Denver, Pat!
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"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 making this life together. Thank you!
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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 & Heating for over a decade on top of her (former) day job.
It was so cool to hear their perspectives as we consider looking back to the early days of starting our business.
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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
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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!
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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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The guys are bs'ing about vans again. Should we change the title to the podcast to "Van Talk"? lol
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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!
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
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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?
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
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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?
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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!
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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.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
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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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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
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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.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
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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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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
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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.
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Throw back from down under!
42:10
Update from a recent HPWH install
37:37
Dealing with a tough day and a difficult customer
30:33
Dude has CO poisoning for sure!
43:17
4 Years of MTGA! Looking back
36:00
Wives Special #2 Working with your spouse...
41:16
Wives Special! Knowing what you know now...
55:09
The Milwaukee Pipeline podcast you did not expect!
39:43
Viking Invasion! BS session with Colton Henkowski
41:03
Stress Less!
30:07
Andy's Van Upgrade
34:26
Weird Science? Are you using A.I. in your business or on the job?
35:30
Where should I buy the water heater?
31:26
Taking On New Jobs
30:09
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More EV Fleet talk w/ HVAC Jay
50:09
Road trip! HVAC Connected
21:31
Keeping It Clean, Starting with the Shop!
27:43
That new tool smell!
54:44
E.V. Fleets? Can the contracting community make the switch to electric trucks, cargo vans and service vehicles?
47:56
What do we want? No BS! When do we want it? NOW!
29:31