Best Eric Aune, Andy Mickelson Podcasts (2025)

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Andy's bougie new Veto bag! 57:16

4d ago57:16

57:16

New tools are great but new tool bags are awesome! Andy gives us a close look at his latest addition, the Veto Pro Pac Hybrid Tool and Meter bag (SB-LD) This episode is best viewed on the MH youtube channel: https://youtu.be/RjQVIcKgg7k Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, …

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Live from AHR Expo: Milwaukee Tool’s John Jarzombek 31:38

11d ago31:38

31:38

Ever wonder how Milwaukee Tool decides what to build next or how they test them? Our guest John Jarzombek is a project manager at Milwaukee Tool. John has personally managed teams developing tools such as the MX Fuel Pipe Threader, the new roll groover, The Ringer and more. It was fun to have John join us in Orlando at the AHR Expo podcasts pavilli…

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Live from AHR w/ Mike Cameron 28:41

18d ago28:41

28:41

Are gas absorption heat pumps a viable alternative to the electrification of our heating and cooling systems? Mike Cameron is a longtime Canadian friend working in Vancouver, BC. Mike installs and services a lot of the GAHP units, some are only prototypes but all are performing impressively. Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub wee…

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Get Connected! Tips on building a solid support team 34:36

25d ago34:36

34:36

Building relationships with your local suppliers, reps and sales people is important for the success of your business. Of course it is! This week the guys talk about a recent discussion happening behind the scenes about sourcing parts for hvac systems, buying local and/or online. We've talked about this topic differently in the past, thanks for tak…

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Solar, HVAC and Boiler talk oh my! 34:07

1M ago34:07

34:07

Andy starts off a little spicy in this one. Sometimes the social media comment section is a terrible place! Thanks to Reed Wiens for writing in to the show, this was a fun conversation! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business…

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Why does Eric hate zone pumps? Mixing valves, water heaters and more. 41:00

1M ago41:00

41:00

Thank you all for messaging! This was a fun conversation! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric…

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Attention Menards Shoppers: Fight in the lumberyard 34:04

2M ago34:04

34:04

Chad joins the guys to tell the story of a birthday gone bad and it might be all because of an orange bucket…you’ll have to listen to hear the whole story. Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mech…

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Mixed Bag: Resi Fire Sprinklers, GPS tracking and time keeping, Gas station bathrooms w/ Chad 27:03

2M ago27:03

27:03

Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Check out …

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Career Milestones? Was 2024 the tipping point for tech and time? 37:05

2M ago37:05

37:05

Andy shares a few things he's observed over the last year that stand out. Eric is a little nervous when looking back on three specific jobs...are we old enough to be replacing equipment we installed new? Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you…

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Those free “find a contractor” listings 29:13

2M ago29:13

29:13

Back when we started out it was tough to get the phone to ring. Getting listed on manufacturer’s websites was one way we got our business name out there. Are you doing it? Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe he…

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Fan Mail: How Does Andy Get Any Work Done? 40:15

3M ago40:15

40:15

The guys answer some questions sent in by listeners Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune …

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Tool Reviews with Eric & Andy 38:10

3M ago38:10

38:10

This episode works best as a video, you can watch it over on the MH YouTube channel https://bit.ly/4g4zYXp Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback…

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When Podcasts Collide 48:53

3M ago48:53

48:53

This week the guys are joined virtually by the hosts of the Appetite For Construction podcast, John Mesenbrink & Tim Ward. It's that time of year again where we take a look back and even forward into the new year. There was some fun bs'ing as well. Hope you enjoy! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's p…

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MTGA Road Trip! 53:49

3M ago53:49

53:49

It's roadtrip time for Andy as he met up with Eric for a super top secret install in Northern MN. You’ll have to watch [or listen] to learn all about the project. If the podcast just isn’t enough you could search the tag “#duluthbuild” on Instagram for more from the project job site. Okay, J/K....Air-to-Water Heat Pumps are having a time right now,…

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B.S. & Bad Jobs. 34:17

4M ago34:17

34:17

Not all projects are run & organized the same, obviously. This week the guys have a short BS session and talk about a job Eric has coming up and one of Andy's preferred general contractors. Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your busi…

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Special Guest: Apprentice Adam Parent 41:00

4M ago41:00

41:00

Canadian apprentice Adam Parent joins the guys to talk about his experiences and thoughts bout joining the plumbing trade in Canada. Adam's experience in both residential and commercial work doing both plumbing and heating new construction, remodel and service have helped him hone his skills and find a place where he's challenged but excited to lea…

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Van Talk: Guess what? Wrong Part! 31:25

4M ago31:25

31:25

It's never great when service vehicles break down but it's even worse when local mechanics are out weeks for repairs and parts are hard to track down. This week Andy retells the story of a relative simple fix for a recent breakdown. How hard can it be to replace a starter on a 2020 Ford Transit anyway? Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechani…

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Tech in the Trades: Smarter Small Businesses 44:59

4M ago44:59

44:59

In this episode of Make Trades Great Again, Eric and Andy dive into how artificial intelligence, especially tools like ChatGPT, is reshaping the trades industry. They share personal experiences on using AI for everything from generating heat load calculations and troubleshooting boiler issues to crafting proposals and even coming up with recipe ide…

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Hey ChatGPT: What trade shows should we attend? 38:43

5M ago38:43

38:43

Industry trade shows are an awesome way to see the latest new technology, to network with manufacturers and their reps, or even make purchases with some of the best deals of the year. This week the guys ask ChatGPT for a list of important shows throughout the plumbing, hvac and building industries. Why you should attend, where and when they are, ar…

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The really big listener question episode! 38:06

5M ago38:06

38:06

Have you sent in a message to the guys recently? This was a fun episode, we tried to get to all the questions, thank you for sending them our way! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hu…

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All new heating & hot water system at Eric’s house 51:13

5M ago51:13

51:13

What do you do when your spouse leaves town for the weekend? The only obvious answer for Eric was to tear out their two tankless water heaters and the boiler so he could start over. But wait, there’s more! In order for this to be called a success it had be finished before Heather returned home after just two days away. Send us a text Do you subscri…

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Eric hates trailers 33:51

5M ago33:51

33:51

The title may be confusing or even misleading. The guys talk about a recent trailer purchase Eric made for the business. It's not anything special but it should help with the workflow. Here's to hoping he made the right purchase! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new pro…

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Have you ever taken over a job someone else started? 37:23

6M ago37:23

37:23

Thanks to longtime listener Will Rutherford for writing in to the show asking our thoughts on taking a job started by another contractor. Also, have you ever walked on a job? You might be surprised who actually has (Andy or Eric?)! Thanks Will! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry …

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Throw back from down under! 43:03

6M ago43:03

43:03

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! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://…

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Update from a recent HPWH install 38:29

6M ago38:29

38:29

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. Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new pro…

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Dealing with a tough day and a difficult customer 31:25

6M ago31:25

31:25

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 S…

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Dude has CO poisoning for sure! 44:09

6M ago44:09

44:09

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! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products…

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4 Years of MTGA! Looking back 36:53

7M ago36:53

36:53

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…

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Wives Special #2 Working with your spouse... 42:08

7M ago42:08

42:08

"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 mak…

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Wives Special! Knowing what you know now... 56:01

7M ago56:01

56:01

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 & …

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The Milwaukee Pipeline podcast you did not expect! 40:35

7M ago40:35

40:35

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 Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newslett…

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Viking Invasion! BS session with Colton Henkowski 41:55

8M ago41:55

41:55

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! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new p…

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Stress Less! 30:59

8M ago30:59

30:59

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! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more …

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Andy's Van Upgrade 35:18

8M ago35:18

35:18

The guys are bs'ing about vans again. Should we change the title to the podcast to "Van Talk"? lol Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topi…

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Weird Science? Are you using A.I. in your business or on the job? 36:22

8M ago36:22

36:22

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! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mecha…

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Where should I buy the water heater? 32:18

9M ago32:18

32:18

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? Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subs…

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Taking On New Jobs 31:01

9M ago31:01

31:01

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? Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mecha…

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More EV Fleet talk w/ HVAC Jay 51:01

9M ago51:01

51:01

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! Send us a text Do you subscribe t…

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Road trip! HVAC Connected 21:31

9M ago21:31

21:31

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. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy M…

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Keeping It Clean, Starting with the Shop! 28:35

10M ago28:35

28:35

There's no other way to say it, it sucks falling behind on keeping the shop and vehicles tidy. Extra money is spent on redundant materials and tools, time is lost looking for that one thing you just know you had... The guys talk shop and all things that go with it in this episode of the Make Trades Great Again podcast. Send us a text Do you subscri…

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That new tool smell! 55:36

10M ago55:36

55:36

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. Sen…

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E.V. Fleets? Can the contracting community make the switch to electric trucks, cargo vans and service vehicles? 48:48

10M ago48:48

48:48

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! Send us a text Do you subscribe t…

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What do we want? No BS! When do we want it? NOW! 30:23

10M ago30:23

30:23

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. Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly em…

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Andy needs a new playlist! 21:18

10M ago21:18

21:18

Ever just get to a point you cant stand your own playlist? We have and Andy wants to know what you're listening to. This week the guys relax and reminisce about the early days of XM Radio and talk about some of their favorite things to stream now. Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanical…

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Power struggles over the grid in Minnesota! 39:20

11M ago39:20

39:20

Some pretty big changes are in the works for how Minnesotans pay for, and use electricity which had the guys discussing everything from electrification, off-peak electrical and the home heating utility usages from one state to the next. To our faithful listeners: No actual investigative journalism was used for this groundbreaking discussion and rev…

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Eric had surgery. He wont shut up about it... 21:29

11M ago21:29

21:29

In all seriousness, the guys do talk about a couple recent medical events as a reminder that none of are invincible and taking care of ourselves is paramount to having a long successful career in the trades. Pre-surgery talk started back in February in episode 279: https://maketrades.buzzsprout.com Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic idea…

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Tips & Tricks for Economic Shifts 27:26

11M ago27:26

27:26

Eric and Andy share insights and strategies for navigating economic slowdowns amidst shifting market conditions. Whether it's seasonal fluctuations or the impact of high interest rates and inflation on consumer behavior, they delve into practical approaches. This episode focuses on the effective practices that have sustained their plumbing and heat…

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Big changes coming for MTGA 12:16

1y ago12:16

12:16

It’s time for a break from new episodes while the guys work on a new approach to delivering the MTGA content and topics. Please take a look at any one of the 280 previous episodes in our library if you haven’t heard them all. We will be back, thank you for your continued support! Send us a text Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our socia…

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Give me my money! 40:24

1y ago40:24

40:24

Credit card payments are the norm but how much of a risk are they if payments can be easily disputed and taken from you? The guys talk about this as it all started from, where else but a stupid Facebook group… Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to he…

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Quit Putting It Off! 26:08

1y ago26:08

26:08

Eric has a minor surgery coming up, Andy just had one himself and both could've been done months or even years ago but it's too easy to put it off for another day. In this episode the guys say lit like it is, you gotta make yourself a priority, if you don't it's only going to get worse. Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly e…

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