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Who should we be promoting the trades to? How do we do it? Why does Andy hate drain cleaning so much? Will school guidance counselors ever promote the trades?
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb
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In this episode we invite Chad Killinger to join as co-host while we discuss the politics of cooperating on a crowded job site, we also share a few tips on how coordination with other trades can help prevent tensions when the pressure is on to complete the job.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
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We wanted to call this episode "To teach or not to teach". Then there was "Don't be a dink", a direct quote from Eric. Neither of those made the cut...
Why is it that so many so-called journeyman think that apprentices are out to take their jobs? We've had our share of apprentices and we've also been apprentices ourselves, this time we are talking about how to be a GREAT Mentor.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
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In this Episode we talk about what it takes to be an apprentice. We discuss some personal traits and attitudes that will help a new apprentice get the most out of their apprenticeship. We discuss a few of the traits we find beneficial in a new apprentice.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
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In this episode we discuss the importance of sharing the trades as an alternate professional path to those who are preparing for the next steps after college. We digress into the national coin shortage and other shenanigans.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
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Continuing the theme of episode 2, Eric starts where Andy left off telling how he got into the trades.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
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From high school graduation, onto college with a stop at a few funeral homes along the way, Andy tells the story of how he decided a career in the trades was the best place for him.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
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Whether you're a longtime veteran of a trade or considering learning a skilled trade give us a listen. Hosts Eric Aune and Andy Mickelson share a bit of their background as business owners in the construction industry.
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Eric Aune @mechanicalhub
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