For the longest time it seemed nothing was advancing in the trades. Same jobs, same materials, same tools...same attitudes. This week the guys come back from vacation to talk about one of the most listened to topics on the first 132 episodes: New Technology

For the longest time it seemed nothing was advancing in the trades. Same jobs, same materials, same tools...same attitudes.  This week the guys come back from vacation to talk about one of the most listened to topics on the first 132 episodes: New Technology

#133 Then & Now: What's changed for the better in our trades

Quick discussion about being reactive or proactive in our day to day. 

Quick discussion about being reactive or proactive in our day to day.

#132 Bonus - Proactive or Reactive? 

We go a ton of messages and feedback on the concept of the "perfect customer", thank you! This week the guys talk more about identifying those times when opportunities come along that just don't fit the direction your business is going. Please email or DM us with feedback or topic ideas anytime, we'd love to hear from you! mailto: maketradesgreatagain@gmail.comDM Instagram: @mechanicalhub -or- @mick_plumb 

We go a ton of messages and feedback on the concept of the "perfect customer", thank you! This week the guys talk more about identifying those times when opportunities come along that just don't fit the direction your business is going.  Please email or DM us with feedback or topic ideas anytime, we'd love to hear from you!  mailto: maketradesgreatagain@gmail.com DM Instagram: @mechanicalhub -or- @mick_plumb

#131 The perfect customer part II 

#130 It's getting hot in here!

Eric and Andy talk about changing tactics and skills offered in search of the perfect customers. Less may be more in this case . 

Eric and Andy talk about changing tactics and skills offered in search of the perfect customers. Less may be more in this case .

#129 Finding the perfect customer

Ever feel like you're being watched? Ever work with your brother? How about for your big brother? Hahaha Eric thought he was gonna have to break up a fight on the job recently so the guys talked about it. 

Ever feel like you're being watched? Ever work with your brother? How about for your big brother? Hahaha Eric thought he was gonna have to break up a fight on the job recently so the guys talked about it.

#128 Big Brother Bonus! 

Andy gives us the details on the answering service he's been using for a few months and how its changed things for the family business. The guys also talk quite a bit about the management software they've been using and some of the cool features that are making them money right away. 

Andy gives us the details on the answering service he's been using for a few months and how its changed things for the family business. The guys also talk quite a bit about the management software they've been using and some of the cool features that are making them money right away.

#127 The cheapest employee you'll ever hire! 

The guys talk a bit about the economy and a few ways a contractor today can help prepare for slower times. 

The guys talk a bit about the economy and a few ways a contractor today can help prepare for slower times.

#126 The Prime Sized Chicken

Eric and Andy discuss a recent health scare and then talk about a few things you can do to be proactive with your health. 

Eric and Andy discuss a recent health scare and then talk about a few things you can do to be proactive with your health.

#125 Healthy till you’re not…

#124 Andy will never get the 14 minutes of life back - Bonus

The skilled trades have been looked down on for decades. Colleges, teachers, guidance counselors and TV have marketed the 4-year degree to society as the only way to make in the world today. We plan to bust that myth and elevate the trades and those with the skills to pay the bills. #mtga

Bob Baker

The famous Bob Baker of Instagram plumbing fame joins the guys to talk about new and old tech in the plumbing and heating trades. New tools, materials and mindsets for success in business, we hit on it all. Thank Bob, it was fun having you on! Got someone you're just itching to hear join us for an episode? Send us a DM over on IG or email us at maketradesgreatagain@gmail .com 

The famous Bob Baker of Instagram plumbing fame joins the guys to talk about new and old tech in the plumbing and heating trades. New tools, materials and mindsets for success in business, we hit on it all. Thank Bob, it was fun having you on!  Got someone you're just itching to hear join us for an episode? Send us a DM over on IG or email us at maketradesgreatagain@gmail .com

#123 As the world turns w/ Bob Baker 

The boys talk about spring time slow downs in a service business. They discuss a few possible causes and a few ways to get though it all. 

The boys talk about spring time slow downs in a service business. They discuss a few possible causes and a few ways to get though it all.

#122 Getting through  Lull

Eric and Andy talk about taking care of the details when a job doesn’t  go right or when things don’t seem to last.

Eric and Andy talk about taking care of the details when a job doesn’t  go right or when things don’t seem to last.

#121 Making mistakes, making it right. 

Its a show about nothing. Don't tell Larry David, we can't afford to pay for the rights to that tagline. Anyway, Chad joins the guys for this week's bonus episode and per usual there's a lot to unwrap with this one. Thanks for listening, please consider rating us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you stream us. 

Its a show about nothing. Don't tell Larry David, we can't afford to pay for the rights to that tagline. Anyway, Chad joins the guys for this week's bonus episode and per usual there's a lot to unwrap with this one. Thanks for listening, please consider rating us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you stream us.

#120 Judge Andy & the 2 amigos 

Back to the basics on how to handle the accounting and what to do when taking on credit payments. Eric says raise the prices across the board, Andy has a different take on it. How do you handle credit payments for your business? What are some best practices? The guys talk about this and more. Thanks for listening to the Make Trades Great Again podcast from mechancial-hub.com 

Back to the basics on how to handle the accounting and what to do when taking on credit payments. Eric says raise the prices across the board, Andy has a different take on it. How do you handle credit payments for your business? What are some best practices? The guys talk about this and more. Thanks for listening to the Make Trades Great Again podcast from <a href="http://mechancial-hub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mechancial-hub.com</a>

#119 Getting Paid: Credit Cards! 

Andy and Eric share some tips on using a credit card in business to help offset the costs of travel. 

Andy and Eric share some tips on using a credit card in business to help offset the costs of travel.

#118 Reward Miles

Eric tells a story about an interaction with a contractor recently that brings to light how important timely communication is with customers. 

Eric tells a story about an interaction with a contractor recently that brings to light how important timely communication is with customers.

#117 Story time with Eric & Andy

The guys are back in the studio (their garages lol) for a bonus episode talking about an email sent in from a listener. 

The guys are back in the studio (their garages lol) for a bonus episode talking about an email sent in from a listener.

#116 The boys are back! Bonus

How to set your rates, pay yourself and save for the future. The guys are regrouping after some family time away from the daily grind. Here is a rerun of one of the most talked about topics in our 100+ episodes. There are countless books, videos and experts who can teach this subject, we are not any of those but we have done it ourselves. If you want to listen to a couple small business owners talk about calculating an hourly rate ans what goes into it please give this a listen. If you like what you hear on our podcast please rate us in your favorite app and share with a friend, we would appreciate it! 

How to set your rates, pay yourself and save for the future.  The guys are regrouping after some family time away from the daily grind. Here is a rerun of one of the most talked about topics in our 100+ episodes.  There are countless books, videos and experts who can teach this subject, we are not any of those but we have done it ourselves. If you want to listen to a couple small business owners talk about calculating an hourly rate ans what goes into it please give this a listen.  If you like what you hear on our podcast please rate us in your favorite app and share with a friend, we would appreciate it!

#115 Calculating your rates

Eric and Andy chat about getting tips as a mechanical contractor, do you get them and should it be expected?

Eric and Andy chat about getting tips as a mechanical contractor, do you get them and should it be expected?

#114 What’s the Tip of the day, To Tip or not to Tip?

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