Appetite for Construction
295 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -Mechanical Hub Media's John Mesenbrink and Tim Ward turn up the volume as hosts of this weekly Appetite for Construction podcast. The chat fest digs deep into the building trades industry, and features interviews with industry professionals and a variety of irrelevant, fun stuff that we hope you will enjoy. Trust us, we are just two regular guys with lots of thoughts, ideas and opinions. #construction #trades #tradetalk #plumbing #mechanicalsystems #buildingtrades #hvac #heatingandcooling
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Episodes
Beers with Steve 'Wheels' Wieland
January 18, 2022 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBThe boys spend time chilling with Steve 'Wheels' Wieland and talk beer, skiing, racing, diving and his nearly 50 years in the plumbing and heating industry. Oh, did we mention that we talk beer? #NTIBoilers #Beer #Racing #Skiing #Diving #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbin...
Niagara Sports Hub with Mike Fisher 1/14/21
January 14, 2022 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis week we talk Wild Card playoffs with Mike Fisher. Is the national media giving too much credit to the 49ers coming into Dallas? We also talk coaching carousel as a number of new vacancies have opened up. Dave Wannstedt, Jimmy Johnson's private plane, Jason Kelce, "is it smart to party the night before an NFL game?", and much more. We dare you to find more compelling sports talk wrapped into 30 minutes or less! #mikefisher #thefishreport #mechanicalhub #niagara #niagarasportshub #sportsh...
Tim Brasher, Senior Vice President, Milwaukee Tool
January 11, 2022 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThis week we get up close and personal with Tim Brasher, Senior Vice President at Milwaukee Tool, as we talk about creating a brand, working with President Steve Richman, even prior to arriving at Milwaukee, huge growth at the company and the Milwaukee Tool Shed Band. #milwaukeetool #nothingbutheavyduty #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #tools #cordlesstools #disruptiveinnovation Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite str...
Niagara Sports Hub with Mike Fisher - January 7, 2022
January 07, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBWe kick off 2022 and the Niagara Sports Hub season 2 with our New Year's Resolutions; an update on the Dallas Cowboys; Covid issues; Our all-hate-team (Antonio Brown, OBJ and Aaron Rodgers); Mav's Retirement of Dirk Nowitzki; College Football National Championship; and the passing of two NFL Coaches. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing P...
Real Talk with Alan Carlson
January 04, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBWe are back for season 4 with one of our favorite guests, Alan Carlson, Armbrust Plumbing & Heating. Alan opens up about the process of going through a divorce and doing what's best for his children. His hope is that through talking about this difficult subject, it could help someone in the future. We applaud Alan for his straight talk. Much love and support! #notdeadyetpodcast #plumbingperspective #plumber #plumbing #mechanicalhub #HVAC Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at...
Tim Kuhlman: Plumbing & Hydronics Specialist
December 21, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBIf you haven't heard of him yet, you need to start following Tim Kuhlman (@tlkuhlman on IG) as he does some of the best work we've seen in the country. From the small town of Toluca in central Illinois, Tim shares his journey into the trades, his constant thirst for getting better at his craft, and other topics such as pizza making, RVing, and volunteering for the local Toluca Fire Department. #notdeadyetpodcast #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #plumbing #hydronics #radiantheating Subs...
Niagara Sports Hub with Mike Fisher and Dallas Cowboy's Protector of the Star George Teague
December 17, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBThis week Mike Fisher and the guys introduce a very special guest, Alabama Crimson Tide legend, Green Bay Packers draftee and the Dallas Cowboy's protector of the Star, George Teague. George shares his thoughts on today's high school athlete, social media, Green Bay, playoffs, COVID, blowing up Terrell Owens, being a Cowboy and his friendship with Fish. It's a conversation we didn't think would end. We were so glad to have had a chance to get George on the podcast! Subscribe to the Appeti...
Kevin Gonzalez: The Apprentice Plumber
December 15, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBThe boys are joined by 5th-year apprentice plumber Kevin Gonzalez (@kevnavajas), as he talks about making sure he is 100% ready to take his test to receive his plumbing license—he's almost there! We talk about his everyday work, and his love of collecting knives. #notdeadyetpodcast #mechanicalhub #plumbingapprentice #licensedplumber #plumbingperspective Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to inte...
Reaching New Heights with Niagara's Carl Wehmeyer
December 07, 2021 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBFort Worth crosses the boys minds as they make a call to Carl Wehmeyer, Executive Vice President, Niagara Conservation. The guys talk water conservation, product innovation, stealth technology, Ponce de León, the fountain of youth, Cirrus SR22 (it's a plane), golfing, Virgin Island bars, bathroom art and our weekly Niagara Sports Hub. You just never know the vast knowledge John and Tim, or more likely their guest, will drop on a podcast. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast ...
Reaching for New Heights with Niagara's Carl Wehmeyer
December 07, 2021 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBFort Worth crosses the boys minds as they make a call to Carl Wehmeyer, Executive Vice President, Niagara Conservation. The guys talk water conservation, product innovation, stealth technology, Ponce de León, the fountain of youth, Cirrus SR22 (it's a plane), golfing, Virgin Island bars, bathroom art and our weekly Niagara Sports Hub. You just never know the vast knowledge John and Tim, or more likely their guest, will drop on a podcast.
Niagara Sports Hub with Mike Fisher 12/03/31
December 03, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBThis week the guys talk about the collegiate carousel. Who the heck is Hunk Anderson? Also, discussed: the Cowboys' inconsistent past month, MLB labor issues and the 1987 "scabs," or the NFL replacement players, COVID protocols revolving Antonio Brown, the Gruden emails and who is this Tom Landry impersonator? We dare you find more sports talk packed into 25 minutes! #notdeadyetpodcast #niagarasportshub #mikefisher #fishreport #NFL #cowboys #dallascowboys #mechanicalhub Subscribe to the Ap...
The Reconnect
November 30, 2021 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBTim and John are back and, well, perhaps not better than ever, but they are back, nonetheless. They discuss altitude sickness on a trip to Breckinridge, the new COVID variant omicron, which is an anagram for moronic, by the way, and the coaching carousel at the collegiate level. And how much is a shit ton? #mechanicalhub #notdeadyetpodcast #COVID #omicron #moronic #shittonofants Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget ab...
Niagara Sports Hub with Mike Fisher 11/19/21
November 19, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBAs we head into the Thanksgiving break, the boys talk Cowboys resurgence, the person that is Dak Prescott, and those backyard, Thanksgiving day Turkey Bowl games. We'll be taking next week off to be with families and we hope all of you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! #notdeadyetpodcast #niagarasportshub #sportshub #mikefisher #thefishreport #NFL #DallasCowboys #cowboys Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about th...
PHCC's Copp & Ingrao
November 16, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week we talk with former executive director of the PHCC, Michael Copp, and new director, Mark Ingrao. Both sat down with the boys to get a formal introduction and welcome to Mark Ingrao. We also talk about the direction of PHCC through memberships, advocacy and pressing initiatives such as supply chain, labor shortages, etc., and we discuss PHCC Connect last month in KC. #phcc #phccna #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #notdeadyetpodcast #plumbing #heating #HVAC #skilledtrades Subscri...
Niagara Sports Hub with Mike Fisher 11/12/21
November 12, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBAt what is technically the halfway point of the NFL season, the boys talk about the teams that might emerge as the favorites moving forward. We also discuss the legend of Cassius Marsh and refereeing in the NFL. Should penalties be reviewable? Odell to the Rams, Cam to the Panthers, we dare you to find more sports packed into 20 minutes! #fishreport #mikefisher #niagarasportshub #niagaratoilets #notdeadyet #NFL, #sports Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favor...
NDY Interview: Tony Bertolino, PHCC Trainer of the Year
November 09, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBWhat can the trades be doing better to change the optics and PR for attracting people as a viable career? It's more than just "Protecting the Health of the Nation," as the boys discuss this and other things as they head to Virginia to talk Tony Bertolino, who was recently recognized for his outstanding leadership and dedication to his students at Norfolk Technical Center in Virginia and was named the PHCC 2021 Plumbing Instructor of the Year. Pretty impressive for a young guy from Montpelier...
Niagara Sports Hub with Mike Fisher 11/5/21
November 05, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBThis week we call an audible to get Mike on to talk Aaron Rodger's diva-ness, the unfortunate circumstances surrounding Henry Ruggs and more drama with Odell Beckham, Jr.? We dare you to find more sports talk jammed into 20 minutes! #notdeadyetpodcast #mikefisher #fishreport #niagarasportshub #niagara #thefishreport #mechanicalhub #NFL #NFLtalk #dallascowboys #sportsillustrated #sportstalk Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don'...
What the Hell Is Going On?
November 03, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBWhat do crabs have to do with the supply chain? Has COVID empowered people to be lazier? John & Tim discuss. Plus, we talk about our travels over the past month and what's next for the NDY podcast. #notdeadyetpodcast #plumbingperspective #supplychain #supplychainissues #plumbing #plumbinglife #mechanicalhub Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plum...
Niagara Sports Hub w/Mike Fisher 10/29
October 29, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIt's been a couple of weeks since we last chatted and John talks to Fish about the Gruden emails, leadership, the good ol' boy club in the NFL and what recently surfaced with the Blackhawks organization. A preview of this week's Cowboys vs. Vikings game. Will Dak play? Also, is the NFL rigged? #fishreport #niagarasportshub #notdeadyetpodcast #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget abou...
Adam Sperry—Completely Cordless
October 26, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week the boys are back and they talk with Adam Sperry, a union electrician and @completelycordless on social media. We delve into the world of social media and balancing the time for work and social, traveling in a post-COVID world and the all-important Trade Wars, where we finally get to the bottom of things. And, as per episode, we tackle the labor issues in the skilled trades and why the trades are such a great career path. #mechanicalhub #notdeadyetpodcast #plumbingperspective #spar...
Pasta, Pottery, Wine and Hydronics in Italy with Eric Aune
October 12, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThe boys travel to the land of Pasta, Pizza, Caligula and Caleffi. We bring in our partner Eric Aune to talk about his recent whirlwind trip to Italy, where he and his wife Heather enjoyed a memorable week of food, wine, shopping, museums, boat rides and of course, an impressive tour of Caleffi HQ in Northern Italy. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Fo...
The Niagara Sports Hub with Mike Fisher 10/08/21
October 08, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBThe boys return after two weeks to talk sports with Sports Illustrated's Mike Fisher to talk the playmakers on the Cowboys D, two-punt Charlie and NFL officiating, games in London, the Urban Meyer fiasco, a preview of Giants/Boys this week on the 1-yr anniversary of Dak's injury, and other good stuff! #notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #niagarasportshub #sportshub #mikefisher #dallascowboys #cowboys #NFL Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channe...
Bob Carpenter: Putting Shoes on Kids' Feet
October 05, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBThis week we John & Tim talk with huge Georgia Bulldog fan, Bob Carpenter. The codes and standards manager at Viega, Bob has been running the United Craftsmen Children's Shoe Drive as CEO of this charitable organization. A tragic story turned good, Bob has been putting shoes on the feet of less fortunate kids for over a decade with the help of people in the industry, fishing tournaments, golf outings and support from sponsors and manufacturers such as Milwaukee Tool and RIDGID. #notdeadyetp...
Dain Hansen - Insights on Infrastructure Bills, Huge Week in D.C. and the Sausage Making in D.C.
September 29, 2021 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBThe boys travel back to Washington D.C. to talk with Dain Hansen, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs, the IAPMO Group. Dain shares insights on one of the most important weeks in D.C. in a long time as Congress votes on extending government funding; two huge infrastructure plans that could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the American worker; as well as how the sausage is made in D.C. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming chan...
Niagara Sports Hub with Mike Fisher 9/24
September 24, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBThis week Mike and the boys talk about the old rivalries, the perils of youth football, the upcoming first home game for the Cowboys and the Ring of Honor, er, Hall of Fame Ring ceremony Monday night, and has Monday Night Football lost its luster? Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanic...
An Ideal Conversation: Meghan Juday — Ideal Industries
September 21, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week the boys are back talking about the trades as they talk a whole lot about John's hometown of Sycamore, Ill., home to Ideal Industries. Joining us this episode is Ideal Chairman, Meghan Juday, as we talk about running a successful, multi-generational company, a little about her background and Ideal Nationals, a program intended to bring more attention to the trades by showcasing professionals and apprentices as they show off their skills in a national competition against their peers...
Niagara Sports Hub with Mike Fisher 9/17
September 17, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBMike Fisher stops by for how weekly visit as we recap last night's Giants/Redskins game, how he knew Troy Aikman had "it" after a 1-15 start to his career in the NFL, what young signal callers catch his eye, Jimmy Johnson planning his vacation with a possible playoff berth looming, is Zeke "fantasy legit?", COVID protocols, and the NFLPA—"raisins for muscles, brains and balls." #niagarasportshub #mechanicalhub #notdeadyetpodcast #dallascowboys #NFL #traegergrills #troyaikman #fantasyfootball...
Niagara Sports Hub with Mike Fisher: September 10, 2021
September 10, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBThe boys reconnect with Mike Fisher to talk about Dallas's moral victory, and loss, to Tampa Bay last night. The 'Boys came awfully close but attempting a 60-yard field goal? Shades of Ray Finkle. Dak and TB12 looked great as we recap the game. Mike shares a motivational story from Jimmy Johnson, we preview the Bears "mudholing" at the Rams and we talk about the significance of sports after tragic events such as 9/11. Register at niagarasportshub.com for a chance to win a Traeger grill! #nia...
A Family Affair—Venne Plumbing
September 07, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBThe boys travel to Portland, Ore., to visit with family-owned Venne Plumbing. We talk with Ryan, Lindsay and Emma about running a family-owned plumbing business. I mean, what do they even talk about at Thanksgiving dinner? We talk to Emma, as she just received her journeyman's license at the age of 24! Good on her! The Venne's were also very helpful in volunteering after a wildfire erased 300 homes in Otis, Ore., just minutes from the coast. Get to know the Vennes as they are doing some grea...
Talkin' Sports with Mike Fisher
August 31, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBThe boys head down to Big D to talk with Mike Fisher. Mike has covered the NFL since 1983 and the Dallas Cowboys since 1990. He is the author of two best-selling books on the Cowboys and is the Cowboys "insider" as a radio personality on the team's flagship station 105.3 The Fan. Mike will be a frequent guest on our Friday Niagara SportsHub podcast as we discuss all things sports, including fantasy football. In this episode, Mike talks about the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones, Dak Prescott, Tro...
From Green Beret to GM
August 24, 2021 22:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThe boys talk to Green Beret turned Cherne general manager, Dave Biron. With the company the past seven years, Dave talks about how he got started at Cherne — a manufacturer of test-ball plugs — and how he moved the company to a new 130,000-sq.-ft. facility, all during a pandemic. What makes his journey so interesting is that Dave followed in his dad's footsteps and joined the military, yet he graduated West Point and became a Green Beret with missions all around the world. Oh, and what's a ...
The Millennial Tradesman—Terence Chan
August 17, 2021 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBNow that the border is open, the boys travel to Vancouver, British Columbia, to talk with the ever-youthful Terence Chan, owner, Impetus Plumbing and Heating LTD (@the__impetus). Okay, we didn't really travel there, but we did talk being a plumber in the millennial age, and how to attract those young people to the trades. A son of an arcade owner, Terence's career path took a right turn as he left his engineering studies to follow a path in the plumbing trade. Customer service and social med...
Legionella, Legionella, Legionella
August 10, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBWith the recent news of a possible new premise research plumbing program by the National Institute of Standards and Technology that will help to combat a 900% increase in Legionnaires’ disease since 2000, there's no better time to talk Legionella with one of the industry's foremost consultants and thought leaders on the subject. This week the boys visit with Tim Keane, Legionella Risk Management, Inc., as he informs the guys on all things Legionella—What is it? How it spread? Who's at risk? ...
Legionella, nella, nella
August 10, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBWith the recent news of a possible new premise research plumbing program by the National Institute of Standards and Technology that will help to combat a 900% increase in Legionnaires’ disease since 2000, there's no better time to talk Legionella with one of the industry's foremost consultants and thought leaders on the subject. This week the boys visit with Tim Keane, Legionella Risk Management, Inc., as he informs the guys on all things Legionella—What is it? How it spread? Who's at risk? ...
On the Road with Steve Coscia
August 04, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBThis week the boys talk with Steve Coscia CSP, Coscia Communications, about his recent 5-month journey out west. Just him and his trusty pick-up truck, Steve logged his travels as he met some interesting people, had some great food and managed to still do some work as he met up with contractors, and taught at some vocational colleges along the way. As a nearly 40-year veteran of consulting and teaching, Steve also shares some of his soft skills tips. You don't want to miss this great convo! ...
An Eggcellent Conversation with Geothermal Expert Jay Egg
July 28, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBThe boys heat up the podcast and scramble to the mic to enjoy a main course with Jay Egg. We even include a side serving of humor. Jay is a longtime friend to the Hub, where you can find many of his articles on our websites. Jay is also a consultant and designer of geothermal HVAC systems, author of two books and, as mentioned earlier, the founder of Egg Geo, which focuses on geothermal consulting, engineering, and contracting technologies. But as you will find out, he's a family man with a ...
The RIDGID Experience—Press On
July 20, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBThis week the boys chat with John Ruese, vice president & general manager, RIDGID Pressing, a technology that has been introduced into the US for more than 20+ years. John Talks about the RIDGID Experience, the evolution of pressing, the R&D behind the tools such as the RP-350, and continues the good fight against the stigma that pressing technology is taking the skill out of the trades. Let's bring it! #notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #ridgidexperience #ridgid #powertools #tools #toolsofthetr...
Tech Academies & Name Changes
July 13, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBJohn & Tim head to America's heartland and visit with Chad and Tyler Peterman of Peterman Brothers, formerly Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing out of Indianapolis. We talk about the name change and marketing that goes along with that, Peterman Top Tech Academy where new recruits are trained the right way, how the boys made their way into the business and industry, and how it is running a business as brothers. #notdeadyetpodcast #petermanbros #ndypodcast #plumbingperspective #mechanicalhu...
On the Path to Sobriety
July 07, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBMichael Flynn (@flynnstone1 on Instgram) joins the show to talk about his journey into the trades and more importantly his five years of sobriety. Michael admitted he was installing gas-fired equipment in customers' homes and he needed to be at his best, and not hungover. What was his turning point? Fast forward five years up the road and Michael is a new father, and that should be motivation enough to keep on the right path. #notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #flynnstone1 #plumbing #HVAC #heati...
Can ERCOT Be Trusted?
June 29, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBAfter what happened in Texas earlier this year, how can the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)—which represents 90% of the state's electrical load—possibly be trusted? This week the boys return to San Antonio to talk with Joel Frederick, president of Quartermoon Plumbing & AC as he shares his views of ERCOT and conserving energy, the Texas deregulated electrical grid, the cold snap earlier in the year, the supply chain, rising prices, finding and keeping good employees, hunting wi...
For the Love of the Trades
June 22, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week the boys talk with George DeJesus as he talks about his journey into the trades, soaking in as much knowledge and experience as he could before venturing out on his own in August 2020—during a pandemic, mind you—to start his own business—George's Drains. One of the best in drain cleaning, George talks about his love for the trades. We talk about his experience with the supply chain, and how he manages to work under the current conditions. If you're not following him on Instagram, y...
Thryv to be Better and Smarter
June 15, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBThis week's podcast is spent chatting with Cole Justice, Vertical Product Manager with Thryv, who we've recently partnered with on Thryv Connect Home Services Lunch and Learn Webinar that takes place on Wednesday, June 23rd. We talk about the various features, benefits and speakers we'll be learning about and hearing from during the webinar. If that's not enough, we highlight our attendance at a trade show for the first time in nearly 18 months, the Las Vegas Loop, banjos, guitars, Jason Is...
Back Orders & Price Increases
June 08, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBWhat the heck is going on with the supply chain? From back orders to price increases, Bradford White's Travis Mikulenas, Director, Primary Metals Procurement and Carl Pinto, Senior Director of Marketing Communications, talk about disruptions in the supply chain, especially as it pertains to steel. How long will this roller coaster last, and are price increases here to stay? Bradford White is doing everything in its power to work with its customers to keep them "whole." It's definitely not a...
Sad But True
May 26, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBSeason 2 wraps up as Tim and John discuss the supply chain craziness, stimi and unemployment checks that are making people soft, and they reflect back upon what was season 2. We will be back in a couple of weeks with a fresh new season just like a summer's eve. #notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #letsgetbacktowork Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact wit...
Contractors & COVID
May 21, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIt's Friday, and while we'd all like to be enjoying some CC&C, we talk with Michael Copp about a recent survey conducted by PHCC regarding contractors and the COVID-19 pandemic, and how it has affected their business. We also talk about the recent announcement that Michael is moving on from PHCC at the end of the year. Bummer; good luck, nonetheless! #notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #phcc #contractors #COVID19 #plumbing #HVAC Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your f...
Learning Labs & The Skilled Labor Dilemma
May 19, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week we talk with Bob Clark, HVACR Program Chair at the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Ill. Bob talks about his CTE program at the college, and he is damn proud of the fact that the lab is built from within, from the students. They need the smarts and aptitude to apply what they've learned in the classroom to the lab to the field—the real world—successfully. We also ask Bob the $1 million question: what are we doing we wrong in attracting young, skilled people into the trades? You don't...
Laying Pipe
May 12, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBThe boys talk with Michael Crouch, project foreman for NPL. As project foreman, Mike and his crew oversee distribution main services for natural gas, and it can be a pretty dangerous job. Our first in-studio guest, he talks about his eagerness to become a leader at his job, getting more kids interested in the trades, safety on the jobsite, and much more. #notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #pipelines #gaspipelines #jobsitessafety #jobsafety #skilledtrades Subscribe to the Appetite for Construct...
How Can PR Help Your Business?
May 04, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBPR guru Heather Ripley, founder of Ripley PR and author of a new book, "Next Level Now," joins the show to talk about all things PR. She discusses her new book and hugely important things such as SWOT—strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats—to negative reviews and reputation management to relationship building and the $1 million question: Why PR? #notdeadyet #notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #publicrelations #PR #marketing #SWOT #reputationmanagement #strategicanalysis #NextLevelNow #...
Best Vacation, Best Cities and Getting Paid!
April 30, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.97 MBThe guys get back together after Tim was away for a week on vacation in Punta Cana and they focus on a recent list highlighting the The Best Cities for Construction Workers in 2021; Building Permits; Architecture Billings Index (ABI). Just another quick take on a Friday! Enjoy the weekend peeps! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspec...
The Customer Is Always Right. Are they though?
April 28, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBWe thought it would be fun to talk about customer experiences, as John talks with Eric Aune and Alan Carlson about their close encounters with the unusual customer — standing over you while you work, negotiating costs, unprepared clients, "I could've done it myself but I didn't have the time," interrupting sexy time and hoarders. This light-hearted conversation is bound to get a few laughs as we keep it light. #notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #mechanicalhub #plumbing #servicecalls #hoarders #t...