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Younger generations aren't entering the trades for about a million reasons. Everyone talks about recruiting but rarely about the reason why kids might not want to learn a trade, or work on a construction site...
Maybe we need to look at the rigid work schedule? Maybe there's some wiggle room to be flexible on start times as long as the deadline is met? See what the guys are up to as ERic sets out to make Andy's skin crawl.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
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Okay this one takes a turn at the end no one saw coming but first the guys talk about the a few different topics like "flex scheduling" and moving the policies and procedures out of your head and writing them down so someone could takeover for you in your business.
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Part 2 We revisit a popular topic from the past, What should I charge for my time?
Eric and Andy dive into the calculation of an hourly rate.
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We revisit a popular topic from the past, What should I charge for my time?
Eric and Andy dive into the calculation of an hourly rate. Make sure to catch us next week for part 2.
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Ray Parker Jr, is that you? This week Eric is considering finding a mentor, but not just any type of mentor. Listen up to this bonus episode to see what the guys are talking about.
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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
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Quick discussion about being reactive or proactive in our day to day.
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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.
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Eric and Andy talk about changing tactics and skills offered in search of the perfect customers. Less may be more in this case .
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