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Sit back, power down and engage with two brothers from different mothers. Mechanical Hub Media's John Mesenbrink and Tim Ward turn up the volume as hosts of this weekly Not Dead Yet podcast. The chat fest features topical info on the building trade industry, interviews with industry professionals and a variety of irrelevant, fun stuff that we hope you will enjoy listening and engaging with us. Trust us, we are just two regular guys with lots of thoughts, ideas and opinions. (Music by Jason Drum; Graphics by Wayne Roe — wayneroedesign.com)
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Tim & John get in-depth about workplace development as they talk with Tim Kopp, With 42 years at Greenlee, Tim Kopp, Education and Training Manager, Greenly. The boys also talk Skills Training Lab, technology and tools.
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Tim and John go back to SkillsUSA one last time to talk with Jim Fusco, Granite State Trade School, and Scott Teson, senior VP of skilled trades, Milwaukee Tool.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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Tim and John go back to SkillsUSA. We chat with Vicki VanNest, executive director of PHCC Texas, Gordon Unrein, Director of Columbus Tech's Carpentry and Cabinetmaking programs, and Betsy Conway, executive director of the Lowe’s Foundation.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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Tim and John talk plumbing codes with Hugo Aguilar, IAPMO’s Senior Vice President of Codes and Standards Development Hugo Aguilar, P.E.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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Tim & John talk with Rich Benninghoff, CEO of the Malco Group. As CEO of The Malco Group, Rich is responsible for developing and executing a strategic growth plan in the Americas market for Aspen Pumps Group.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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When it comes to propane, "say when," says Bert Warner, Director of Business Development for PERC. The boys go deep into the benefits of propane.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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We wrap up our podcasts from the GF Flow Symposium by talking pre-planning and prefab with Randy Ayers, Control Air Enterprises, San Diego; Daniel Worm, value added services manager, GF, and Danny Miller, global product manager, GF; and Jeffrey Sixsmith, director if engineering, GF and James Chandler, head of engineering services, GF.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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Returning to SkillsUSA in Atlanta, the guys talk with Denis Hamon aka @denisthepprentice, Paige Knowles aka @alltradespaige, and Michael Riggleman, electrical instructor for the Center for Career and Technical Education in Maryland.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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Tim and John record from the SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta. We kick it off with Brandon Hudson, Director of Workforce Development, SkillsUSA, and then we talk to two Skills winners, Charlie Goode from the plumbing competition and Tristan Coates from the carpentry category.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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Tim and John talk with Lauren Brand, director of marketing for Housecall Pro about the this Thursday's Spring Summit, and we talk about the 40 Under 40 campaign. Register here for the Spring Summit.
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When will sustainability not be a just descriptor but integrated into a company's plan? John and Tim talk with Chrissie Walsh and Lindsay McIver Zingg of GF about the building the future of sustainable water infrastructure through intentional innovation, practical partnerships, and constructive collaboration.
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Tim and John talk with Evin Jarrett, building trades instructor at Mayfair Elementary, the only middle school program in the Philadelphia School District that actually exposes kids to careers at an early age.
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Tim and John attend the GF Flow Symposium in Nashville, Tenn., and while there, they record a series of podcasts. In this first recording the guys talk with Dan Hubbard, customer and sales trainer, GF/Uponor, regarding his breakout session on residential fire protection and opportunities with updated IRC requirements and understanding code implications.
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Return guest Robyn Fischer, Senior Director, International Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH), North America, talks about IWSH's work with the underprivileged. Celebrating a 10-year anniversary this year, IWSH is active in eight international projects, including some in the states, highlighted with the work at the LA Mission.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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This week the guys talk with Oscar Sosa, JFC Plumbing, Pacific Palisades, Calif., as we he was instrumental in facilitating the first episode of the American Tradesperson Series.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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With all of the rain we have been getting, it’s perfect timing to talk rainwater catchment with Heather Kinkade who had served as Executive Director of ARCSA (now ARCSA International) for more than 14 years. In this role, she has led the development of national training programs for rainwater harvesting and stormwater catchment design, installation, and inspection.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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We return to last year's Nexstar Super Meeting one last time to talk with Spencer Drake, Big Cat Plumbing & Heating, Colorado Springs, Colo., and we talk with Steffan Busch and Carrie Fraser of Nexstar.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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From working COVID emergencies for medical gas compliance in New York City to working on code committees, fourth generation plumber John Mullen talks about his role as Director of Technical Services, IAMPO, and RPA Technical Liaison.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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Tim & John talk about their recent experience visiting the Palisades and Altadena, California one year after the fires tore through neighborhoods. The premiere episode, “After the Fires,” takes viewers to Pacific Palisades and Altadena, California, where devastating fires in January 2025 left lasting impacts on homes, businesses and communities. The episode follows tradespeople on the front lines of recovery—rebuilding infrastructure, restoring essential services and helping families and neighborhoods move forward. Watch video here, AFTER THE FIRES
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What is PHCC, you ask? It's a 140-year organization—one of the oldest plumbing associations in the US. We talk with Dan Quinonez, chief operating officer of PHCC and executive director of the PHCC Educational Foundation about his role.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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As IAPMO celebrates 100 years in 2026, the guys talk with Dave Viola, Chief Executive Officer of IAPMO and the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH®). With more than 30 years of experience across the construction, plumbing, HVAC, and sustainability sectors, Dave provides strategic direction for IAPMO’s codes and standards, ensuring they reflect the latest technologies, practices, and priorities to protect public health and strengthen community resilience.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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Ryan Kiscaden, manager, sales enablement, Watts, joins the guys as he talks about Watts' new Training Cup Challenge promotion.
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We go back to AHR for our final recording from the show floor as we welcome in Todd Schwarzenbach, chief customer officer, and Benjamin Williams, construction manager, Hoffman Critical Technologies.
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From the AHR podcast pavilion, the guys catch up with old friend Darin Barnes, the Most Interesting Man in the World from Fujitsu, and Pat Finley, Commercial Kitchen Chronicles.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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From the 2026 AHR Expo, the guys talk with Leon Garrett, KenCo Plumbing, and they talk with Jack Fisher and Riley Peterson, product managers with Milwaukee Tool.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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Recorded from the AHR Show in Vegas, Tim and John talk with Antonio Delacerda, owner of A-Team Plumbing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Lisa Lyon, general manager at Webstone.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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The boys head back to last fall's PHCC show in Grand Rapids, Mich., where they talk with Jon Bezon, Adrian; Matt McLaughlin, Rheem; and Susan Klaren, executive director, PHCC ORSB.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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Tim & John talk with Nicole Bergen, founder and chief strategist, Elevate, a research and marketing solutions company, and Jennifer Johns, vice president of charge of strategic partnerships with Elevate. Together they help you understand what customers think about your brand.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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The guys welcome Tom Palkon, Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Services Officer at IAPMO, and Executive Director of ASSE International as they explore clean water through water filtration.
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The guys welcome in Shashwat Nath, a senior product manager at Watts Water Technologies. They discuss the upcoming AHR trade show, the importance of engaging with contractors for product development, and the role of technology in the plumbing and HVAC industries. Nath shares insights on the challenges contractors face, the impact of codes and standards on product development, and the innovative Nexa platform that integrates various water management solutions.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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John & Tim engage with Greg Guse, the Director of Engineering for the Malco Group, discussing his background in tool development, innovations in the industry, and the importance of customer-centric solutions. They explore the challenges of supply chain volatility, the role of technology in design, and Malco's initiatives in training and workforce development.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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The guys welcome in Marki Huston, Chief Executive Officer, Viega North America as she talks about her relatively new position at the company and her vision for future success.
Heat pumps struggle in colder weather — but hybrid heat pump solutions powered by propane can deliver the comfort your customers desire. Understanding how to install these systems can help grow your business and set your services apart. Get started with a free, two-hour online course at www.propane.com/hybrid
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The guys talk with Jimmy Allen, co-president and CEO of Sloan Valve Co., a leader in commercial plumbing fixtures. We talk family, the company, the Chicago Cubs, music and winning a grammy, and life.
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Back at the PHCC CONNECT Show, the guys catch up with Chris and Yolonda West, Chris West Plumbing, Jonesboro, Ark., and we also talk with newly appointed president for Rapid Locking System (RLS), Susan Labadie.
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The guys welcome in Derek Cormier, Climate Experts Air Plumbing & Electric, Melbourne, Fla., and Aizik Zimerman of J. Blanton Plumbing, Northbrook, Ill., as they podcast from the Nexstar Super Meeting.
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The guys welcome in Rick Koester, senior technical field trainer North Americas for the Ariston Group and NTI Boilers. Recently, Rick joined NTI Boilers and the Ariston Group and is currently focused on the launch of the company’s new Air to Water Heat Pump. He started as a service tech, then to the rep side to where he is today. We talk about today's training and the company's foray into heat pump water heaters.
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This week the guys dig deep into the world of the combustion analyzing market with Jason Esteves, general manager, Seitron Americas.
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Recorded from the PHCC CONNECT show in Grand Rapids, Mich., Tim and John talk with Aaron Kilburg, Midwest Commercial Sales Manager at NIBCO, Eric and Aviva Maxon, President and Apprentice (at the time of recording) of Steward's Plumbing, Albuquerque, NM, and Jeff and Janice Voss, President & Secretary at Jeff's Plumbing & Repair, Inc., Boone, N.C., about industry stuff.
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From the Nexstar Super Meeting, Tim & John talk to three separate contractors about their businesses. Dayna Hottle from C&C Heating and Cooling, Washington Mich., Marissa & Jason Johnson from Johnson & Johnson Heating, AC & Plumbing, Martinsburg, WV, and Phil Hotarek from Lutz Plumbing, San Francisco Bay Area join the fellas. And, what is a 14-er hike?
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Recorded from the Nexstar Super Meeting, Tim & John start off this series by talking with Julian Scadden, CEO of Nexstar and Nick Rau, digital marketing coach at Nexstar. Why did Nexstar cut 1/3 of its membership and almost half of its revenue? Listen to hear Julian's response.
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We honor all who have served on this Veterans Day as we welcome in Nate McIntosh, director of logistics and warehousing for GF Building Flow Solutions Americas and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He has served since 1999 through today, with four and a half years of active duty, and the rest in a reserve capacity. McIntosh holds the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant and has served in various roles throughout his career.
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"Let your curiosity outweigh your fear," says Kate Glantz co-founder of the new women-in-the-trades initiative, Move Over Bob. She is joined by her MOB partner, Angie Cacace to discuss this new anthem.
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This week we catch up with Dan Cole, Sr. Director of Technical Services and Research for IAPMO. From being a former licensed plumber to city plumbing inspector to working with the IAPMO Group, Dan's bio is full of plumbing enrichment.
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Bradley Co.'s president Bryan Mullett joins the fellas as he talks about keeping up with innovation while staying true to the company's roots.
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The guys catch with Elliot Eisenberg, the Bowtie Economist to talk all things economy, from tariffs to supply chain to consumer confidence. While Eisenberg says that the economy is at a B-, there are still things to be optimistic about. Check out his presentation, “Economic Crystal Ball: What the Trends Mean for Your Business," at PHCC CONNECT in Grand Rapids, Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 am.
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The boys catch up with Gregg Holladay, Business Development Manager – Specialty Markets for Bradford White. We talk about the importance of heat pumps, BW's AeroTherm G2 HPWH, and since he lives in the heart of bourbon country, we had to talk bourbon.
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The guys welcome in Michael Evans, Training and Development for Milwaukee Tool. Michael has consistently delivered exceptional results with over 23 years of expertise in sales, training, customer service, and brand marketing. As a servant leader, he fosters empowerment and drives excellence, leading a team of learning professionals to elevate customer experiences for distribution partners and end-users in the construction industry.
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Did you know that September is suicide prevention month? Did you also know that electricians and linemen, for example, are reported to be five times more likely to die by their own hands than from a physical injury on the job? These men and women are taking their own lives at unprecedented levels, somewhere between 52.1 and 68 per 100,000. Tim and John talk with Tom Murphy, director and founder, Sweethearts & Heroes, an organization which aims to prevent hopelessness, bullying and suicide by providing dynamic, inspiring content that centers on the human interaction skills necessary for organizations to change all aspects of their culture, such as empathy, compassion and teamwork.
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From owning Oak Creek Plumbing Kitchen & Bath, Oak Creek, Wis., to president of PHCC president to playing the drums in his spare time, Dan Callies joins the guys to talk about his passion for the trades and PHCC, his busy life and the key to collaboration.
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This week on the Appetite for Construction podcast, Tim and John talk with Jason Noel, Director of Advisement at CEO Warrior. Jason is a seasoned leader with an impressive track record in the service industry. Jason brings a wealth of experience, leadership skills, and a can-do attitude to the service industry and CEO Warrior members. His commitment to customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and employee development has positively impacted hundreds of its clients.
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This week, Tim and John talk with Ethan and Korey Silverman, cousins who work for General Pipe Cleaners. Ethan, director of sales for General, and Korey, director of operations, talk about the company’s history and the path forward after celebrating 95 years in business. After the conversation, the company is in good hands for sure.
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Recorded from Milwaukee's Pipeline event, the guys talk with Alec Dietzel, group product manager in the plumbing category, and Matt Schneider, product manager for fastening hand tools. They talk about a commitment to the trades through increased investments, whether that's directly to the schools, prototypes and testing, and American manufacturing.
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John and Tim catch up with this year's PHCC CONNECT keynote Ryan Jenkins to talk about generational connections. Ryan is a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author and Speaker—Connectable: How to Strengthen Team Connection in the New Era of Work.
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Jake Newman, marketing manager for Fluid Solutions for Watts Water Technologies stops by the Appetite for Construction studios to talk about National Backflow Prevention Day, which is held on August 16th every year.
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The guys welcome in Marlena Pahlman, Uponor Marketing Project Manager, and the brains behind the "Uponor Leading with Water Tour," a mobile experience organized by GF Building Flow Solutions Americas to showcase Uponor's products and services in the commercial domestic water design and installation sector. We've seen it live at AHR and it is pretty sweet! Oh, and Fargo was a memorable stop on the tour?
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The guys welcome back Matt Sonnhalter, owner of Sonnhalter, a communications firm marketing to the professional tradesman in construction, industrial and MRO markets. He talks about the annual tool drive—in its 16th year—which donates tools to the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity. In total, the drive has raised nearly $570,000 in donations over the years. Great work Matt and the Sonnhalter team!
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Alayna Chavez (@alayna.joyy on the Gram) joins the fellas as she talks about her journey from drug addiction and domestic abuse survivor to kicking butt as a service plumber at Parker & Sons in the Phoenix area.
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Returning guest Steve "Wheels" Wieland joins the fellas but this time with a new title—Director of National Accounts for Ariston USA Heating. (But we all know him from NTI Boilers.) Steve talks being on the precipice for hydronics, heat pumps, beer brewing and Thirsty Thursdays.
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Summers in Texas are hot and friend Jeff Keller, owner of Bulldog Contractors, Jefferson, Texas, joins the podcast to talk dealing with the heat, work/life balance and the Hacks Meeting at the end of the month.
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"Every living human should have safe, easy access to clean water ..." says Gaby Davis, Chief Administrative Officer for The IAPMO Group. Celebrating 30 years with IAPMO, Gaby joins the show to talk about all the great things IAPMO, the World Plumbing Council and IWSH are doing in the plumbing industry.
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Good friend Alan Carson, Coach C, joins the guys as he talks plumbing ambassadorship, social media mentoring, helping out others and the Chicago Bears. He is just one of the good dudes in the industry.
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Nexstar CEO, Julian Scadden, returns to the show to talk about his core tenets — health, family and community, as well as building an apprenticeship program, owning your market and leveling up your business.
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This week the guys travel to Bishopville, Md., to talk with Lauren and Josh Martin, owners of Seaside Plumbing about being active in the community, whether it's through creative marketing, philanthropy work or visiting with schools to talk up the trades or hosting plumbing camps.
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This week the guys talk with Joe Choflet, vice president, sales and marketing, NIBCO. Joe talks about going to market in today's economy, listening to customers, meeting his wife, and the University of Pittsburgh and Notre Dame.
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May is mental health month and Tim and John welcome in Lisa Murphy, HR manager for MTech Mechanical, a 600-employee, Colorado mechanical contractor located in Westminster. We talk mental health and what MTech is doing to help reduce the stigma.
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This week, John and Tim welcome Matt Sigler, Executive Director of Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas at the International Code Council (ICC). Matt talks everything codes—from thought to adoption—a global, uniform code and the Windsor Declaration.
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The American Plumber Stories return to Soledad State Prison (Season 5, Episode 6), this time with Larry Jones of Universal Plumbing, Augusta Ga. Larry talks about hope, purpose and sharing his message to those people that have a name, a family and feelings.
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This week Tim & John talk with Robert O'Brien, director of education for the National Oilheat Research Alliance or NORA. Robert is also president of the Oil & Energy Service Providers (OESP) and former owner of Technical Heating Co., a contracting company located in Mount Sinai, N.Y. Bob knows ...
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David Rames, senior product manager for Midea, stops by the Appetite for Construction podcast to talk about developing the best HVAC system in North America. And yes, we talk heat pumps and the necessary education behind it.
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This week the guys talk with Elizabeth Silva and Betsy Conway. Through a Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant recipient, The Master’s Apprentice, Elizabeth Silva, a single mom and apprentice plumber, began her journey and is empowering women like her to excel in plumbing. Betsy Conway is director of the Lowe's Foundation.
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Meet Bridget Cramer, director of marketing for Lindus Construction, Baldwin, Wis. She joins the guys to talk all things marketing from a builder's perspective. Oh, and why is she considered an "unsung hero"? You'll have to listen to find out.
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On this week's Appetite for Construction podcast, John and Tim welcome in Katherine Lehtinen, senior vice president of marketing for Oatey, as she takes us behind the curtain for all things Oatey.
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As the vocational plumbing instructor at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) Soledad State Prison in California, Jorge Arias is transforming lives. He is giving inmates a purpose, teaching them plumbing through lecturing, code books and hands-on learning. Spencer Brown joins the show as the guys recap Season 5, Episode 6, "Plumb to Life."
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Most importantly as a mother of four, Angie Snow joins the show to discuss her career—from juggling home life to co-owning a HVAC company to her involvement with Women in HVACR and Women in Plumbing and Piping, her work with ServiceTitan, and being a woman in the trades.
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If you haven't checked out Season 5, Episode 5, Rock Bottom, of the American Plumber Stories, you need to. The guys catch up with Mary-Anne Bowcott, @the_ladyplumber, as she tells her story of rising up through the dark times in her life to become a successful businesswoman, and social media content creator. In her own words, "I'm all in or not in it at all."
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Celebrate World Plumbing Day March 11 by wearing blue. Did you know that approximately two million Americans still don't have access to clean water? The guys catch up with Robyn Fischer, Senior Director, International Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH), North America, about the IAPMO arm that is doing great things for the less fortunate.
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Poop goes downhill, payday is on Friday and don't bite your fingernails. This week the guys catch up with Chris Peterson, Director of Sales, Saniflo, Inc., who discusses how a macerating system differs from a conventional toilet, as well as where and why a contractor or a homeowner would use a Saniflo product.
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The last of the AHR Podcast Pavilion sessions, the guys talk with Frank Windsor, president of Rinnai North America, as he talks about the regulatory drama surrounding non-condensing tankless water heaters. We also talk with Seth Hiler, part of the Viega training team.
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Good friend Dan Foley, Foley Mechanical, Lorton, Va., was the recipient of the 2025 Holohan/Carlson Industry Award of Excellence during the recent AHR Expo in Orlando. It is awarded to those who dedicated his/her life to the pushing the hydronics industry forward.
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AHR has come and gone but you can catch up with the Appetite for Construction podcast from the show. On this episode, the guys talk with John White, Jr and Ben White from Taco, Jason Norman @hvac_jay604, project manager for Emerald Green Mechanical, and Alec Dietzel, senior product manager, Milwaukee Tool.
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Water damage from hidden leaks poses significant risks to commercial property profitability, safety, and operational efficiency. Water damage is 10x more common than fire, and 75% of all water damage is caused by leaks. The guys catch up with Keith Zander is the Senior Product Manager for Leak Defense, Watts brand.
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Tim and John get ready for the AI & Plumbing seminar at AHR on Monday, February 10 and 11 AM in room W314. Joining the show today are two members of that seminar, Susan Frew, professional keynote speaker and tech guru, and John Mullen, with IAPMO and RPA. We talk AI and how it can help your plumbing business. Don't get caught holding the candle.
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With AHR right around the corner, the guys talk with Nicole Bush, AHR's Director of Marketing, to talk about the "Super Show."
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With the Kitchen & Bath (K/BIS) Show right around the corner, the guys thought it would be an excellent time to talk with Casey Furlong, an Environmental Engineer at InSinkErator where he supports product marketing and new product development for his company’s food scrap management technologies. We talk food disposer benefits. And, cocktails and tobogganing?
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Spencer Brown joins the guys as they talk with Bill Labuda, owner of Hard Rok Plumbing and Heating, Wasilla, Alaska. Bill was featured on the latest episode, "Topout to Knockout," of the American Plumber Stories. Bill talks about working in Alaska and his experience on the plumbing docuseries.
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"The knowledge we share today will make a better industry tomorrow," says Alan Mercurio, recently retired from the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association, and 30+ years of teaching HVAC techs.
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The guys catch up with Jake Thurber, a second-year instructor at Franklin County Technical School in Turners Falls, Mass. He teaches the underclassmen in the Plumbing & Heating classes. A commercial and residential plumber for many years at several schools—U Mass and Northfield Mount Hermon—he carries both Master Plumber and Oil Burner licenses. He also is a former soccer coach, and an avid fan, and a skier and snowboarder, mountain biker—all things outdoors.
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As Tim heads to Orlando to watch his Fighting Illini play the Gamecocks in the Citrus Bowl, the guys talk about the year in review, as they look ahead to 2025.
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The guys catch up with Bert Warner, Director of Commercial Business Development at the Propane Educational Research Council (PERC), as they get deep in the energy conversation and why propane make sense for sustainability, resiliency and overall efficiency.
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This week the guys catch up with Carrie Fraser, Vice President of Operations at Nexstar Network. We talk about creating a positive culture, the Super Meeting, and other goodies from Nexstar.
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It's that time of year when we're all super busy. Ever wonder how to get out of a holiday obligation? Tim and John talk about some of the better excuses of getting out of something. What are Irish and Italian goodbyes? And much more.
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We talk with Jake Cordero and Ty Young of Motherflushers. They were featured on the latest (S5E3) of the American Plumber Stories.
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It's that time again when the guys from the Make Trades Great Again Podcast team up with the Appetite for Construction podcast. The guys talk about past podcasts from the past year and a look ahead to 2025. Topics include electric vehicles, tattoos, heat pumps, artificial intelligence in the workplace, new tariffs, and much more. A fun crosstalk indeed.
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"We need to reach behind and grab the women behind us and bring them up with us," says Amy O'Grady, Executive Director for Women in HVACR. Drawing on her diverse background and extensive professional experience, she strives to drive positive change and foster inclusivity within the industry. Her commitment to advocacy and mentorship has already made a significant impact, inspiring the next generation of female leaders in the trades.
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The guys head to southern Washington state as they bring back Doug and Liz Vetter of Vetter Plumbing out of Longview, Washington. Affectionately known as the Mohawk Plumber in his area, Doug talks about the business, the future, and working with his wife.
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With special guest Spencer Brown, the boys talk to Martin Porte, Summit Plumbing & Gas in Tasmania, Australia. Martin was recently featured on S5E2 of the American Plumber Stories and the guys talk about to Martin about that experience.
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This week the guys talk with Ryan Shikhman from Staten Island. Ryan is a young HVAC tech learning the ropes but he has an entrepreneurial eye. Check out his Instagram page @tradesovercollege.
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This week the fellas catch up with good friend Danielle Laird, Sales Manager - National Accounts at Bradford White Corporation. In addition to her day to day, Danielle is actively involved in many industry organizations including American Supply Association where she sits on the Women in Industry and Embracing the Future Boards, PHCC where she is a member of the Auxiliary, and most recently SWA where she sits on the Women in Leadership Council.
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As heating season approaches, we talk with Elliott Willie with Weil-McLain to talk about heat pumps, hydronics and a concerted effort for sustainability.
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Fresh off the PHCC CONNECT show in Birmingham, the guys talk with Matt Sonnhalter about the elephant in the room.
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This week on the Appetite for Construction podcast, recorded from the PHCC CONNECT show floor last week, the guys talk with Erica Barnes, owner of General Plumbing and Air out of Florida and the incoming PHCC president, Jason Pritchard, co-founder of PRiCOR Technologies out of the Seattle area.
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This week, the boys talk with Adam Rotherham, owner of SoCal's Down Under Drainage. We talk about his journey from Australia to the UK to the States, and we talk working the Olympics, keeping fit, traffic in LA, and electrification and the short-term economy. Great conversation.
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On this Friday Shorty, the boys talk about some unique flying experiences, Nexstar Super Meeting, ServiceTitan Pantheon, and celebrity passings.
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As we approach National Propane Day next Monday, October 7, the boys talk about the numerous benefits of propane with Bryan Cordill, director of residential business development for the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), and Matt Blashaw, of whom you may know from his HGTV and DIY network TV show days, and these days his career journey has gone full circle and he’s building and selling homes in the Kansas City area.
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Nearly one year removed from the fires in Lahaina, Spencer Brown joins the guys as they talk to Ray Michaels, owner of Maui Plumbing, about the entire APS experience, and how that island is rebuilding.
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On this Friday Shorty, the guys talk about the best states to be in the trades. You'll see a trend forming with this recent study. Also, we talk most Google searched jobs, and some other housekeeping notes.
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The boys catch up with Ty Pennington of reality TV fame as he talks about his involvement with the trades, talks openly about ADHD, and finding your path and worth.
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The boys talk all things Birmingham with Bobby Mosca, Executive Director for the PHCC of Alabama, as the city gets set to host PHCC Connect October 7-10.
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The boys talk about some random never. C'mon, that can't be true, right?!
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Julian Scadden, CEO of Nexstar Network, joins the boys to talk all things Nexstar, the upcoming Super Meerting, and his journey from growing up in NYC to CEO.
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On this Friday Shorty, the boys talk tragic biking accident, college football mascots, and a recent IG Live where guest Aiden Divelbiss said that he was told by a guidance counselor that he was too smart for the trades.
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Mike Prencavage Jr. cohosts with Tim to talk Season 5 of American Plumber Stories. Pfister's Spencer Brown, country star and host of APS Craig Morgan, and Marc Womack, Sub7 producer, join the show.
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On this Friday bonus episode, the boys provide a public service by translating some of the slang used by teens today. Good stuff!
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On this Appetite for Construction episode, the boys talk with Cassie Keeler, product manager of commercial handwashing for Bradley Company.
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On this Friday Shorty, the boys welcome in Gary Parker Jr, Watts, to discuss Backflow Prevention Day, and why backflow is an essential part of plumbing.
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This week the boys talk with Jeff Urbanski, Sr. Manager, Marketing & Training at HammerHead Trenchless Equipment about the company's product and services.
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The boys are back on this Friday Shorty as they discuss the expired passports, Olympics and this weekend's Metallica concert.
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Follow your passion. "If you are passionate about your job, you are happy," says Mark Hedstrom, Executive Director of the Skilled Careers Coalition (SCC). SCC is focused on redefining skilled careers, inspiring a youth movement in skilled careers, and connecting young adults to careers that are enriching and fulfilling to close the skilled workforce gap.
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The boys talk with Joe Cornetta, co-owner of Cornetta Bros. Plumbing & Heating on Long Island. Joe is also "active" president of the PHCC. We talk shop, PHCC, electrification, giving back, and much more!
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On this Friday Shorty, the boys talk about John's upcoming fishing trip and breakdancing at the Olympics.
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Did you know that July 25th is Hire A Veteran Day? This week we talk with veteran Don Devine, who brings insight, expertise, and innovation to his position as President of PumpMan, a leading provider of onsite service, repair, and replacement of water and wastewater pumping systems found in commercial, industrial, municipal, and multi-family residential applications.
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Tim & John head up to northern Wisconsin to talk with Jeremiah Brodie, business unit trainer for Franklin Electric's Little Giant.
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Those crazy kids on social media are at it again, creating a trend called "rawdogging" where one flies long distances without leaving the seat, eating or drinking, listening to music, sleeping or watching video. The only thing they can do is watch the in-flight map. lol We talk flying, Dave Matthews' infamous anniversary, podcast stats. A lot to pack in this shorty episode.
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This week the boys talk with Matt Sonnhalter, owner of the highly successful Sonnhalter business-to-tradesmen marketing firm in Cleveland. We talk Matt's early days in marketing, PHCC Connect in Birmingham, tool drives, whiskey and BBQ.
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The boys catch up with one of their favorite guests, Linda Hudek, LH Plumbing Services, to talk about what she's been up to lately, a relatively new diet she's been on, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the plumbing industry.
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John and Tim discuss last night's presidential debate and they also discuss John's latest article on Mechanical Hub regarding mental health. And, we talk about states that have highest addictive personalities.
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"Is your company valuable enough to have an expert help you?" asks Heather Ripley, founder and CEO of Ripley PR, a global public relations agency specializing in home service and building trades. We talk everything PR on the latest AFC podcast.
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We've all heard the phrase, "happy wife, happy life." As we approach National HVAC Tech Day on June 22, the boys talk with Chris Magee, product manager, Friedrich Air Conditioning, and his role in the happy contractor, happy customer dynamic.
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We caught up with the incredibly busy Nick Hotujec, owner of Cheddars Plumbing, Pittsburgh. With his wife to give birth any minute during the podcast, Nick talks about running a very successful plumbing business, while teaching an apprentice the ropes. Oh and he's a successful social media ambassador, having just been involved with Oatey's latest ambassador fest.
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On this Friday Shorty, the guys discuss the most searched jobs in Illinois, favorite cereals as a kid, and yes, Shazam, the song-identifying app.
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We talk with our good friend, Mike Prencavage Jr., owner, The Family Plumber, Los Alamitos, Calif., about jobsite safety and PHCC CONNECT in Birmingham, Ala.
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On this Friday Shorty, topics include D-Day, a recent trip to a Hammerhead Roadshow in St. Louis, sex-craved cicadas, the worst rated fast food and men's mental health.
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No, this isn't a new revolutionary bicycle, although wouldn't that be cool? The boys talk with Pat Lando, Recode and John Lansing, CPD, PAE about urine recycling and circular sanitation.
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This is as political as we'll get, but we briefly talk about the candidates, puppies and fishing.
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This week the boys talk about the current state and the future of wholesaling with Katie Poehling Seymour, President & CEO, First Supply, Madison, Wis.
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As we near the Memorial Day weekend, and kick off the start of summer, let's not lose sight of what the day represents. On this Friday Shorty, the boys talk about the remembering those that gave the ultimate sacrifice, and Tim talks about his service.
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The guys talk with Eric Girouard, founder and CEO of Brunt, a fast-growing workwear brand known for its innovative and durable boots and apparel.
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On this Friday shorty, John talks about his recent trip to Scottsdale, AZ, and some takeaways from the Emerging Water Technology Symposium, and a driverless car? Take a listen.
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No, it's not a football term. It may be time to write a whole new chapter in your crisis emergency playbook with the emerging AI technology and deepfakes that could put your company, and your reputation, in peril. The boys talk to Josh Weiss, president of 10to1 PR, about this emerging concern, and what to do about it.
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On this Friday Bonus edition, the boys go inside the numbers of plumbing wages and opportunity. They also briefly talk about water heater and heat pump shipment numbers, and the results may shock you.
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The boys catch up with good friend Dain Hansen, Executive Vice President, Government Relations, the IAPMO Group. We talk upcoming election, infrastructure money, electrification, water initiatives and a typical day in the life for Dain. According to Dain, even the thinnest pancake has two sides. Okayeeee.
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On today's Friday bonus episode, the boys talk about being happy, getting stoned, deepfakes, the Kentucky Derby, and a tool named Patrick.
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This week, we revisit the important and topical subject of job site theft. Two Chicagoland plumbing company owners, John Baethke, Baethke Plumbing and Kelly Castrogiovanni, Terry Plumbing Co., are joined by Matt Buckley, Director of Public Safety for the Village of Riverside, Illinois, and S.J. Peters, executive director, PCA of Greater Chicago, to talk about the spate of theft occurrences and what can be done about it.
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This week the boys head north to the valley of the apples—which, by the way, we find out has neither valleys nor apples—to talk with Daniel Worm, CPD, Portfolio Application Manager for Uponor North America. We talk kitting services, new acquisitions, and how Uponor creates products and services that make contractors generally more efficient.
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Houston-area home inspector Matt Brading (@texas.edge.inspect on Instagram) joins Tim and John as they talk about how cool his job really is and breaking the stigma of home inspection through social media.
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The guys catch up on this Friday bonus podcast to talk about luck vs. hard work and play money. Click play.
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To the podcast, that is. Brent Ridley comes back to the show to talk about Miracle Mechanical, getting involved at trade shows, everything he is up to lately, and we get his views on social influencing.
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When the 12-year-old daughter of Craig Childress said how proud of him she was of all of his hard work, especially for winning both the plumbing and HVAC championships of the ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series, it made it all worth it for Craig. We talk to him about the entire Elite Trades process.
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Why are condensate neutralizers so important? Tim and John talk condensate neutralizers with Kyle Emmons, President of JJM Alkaline Technologies—a leading designer and manufacturer of acidic condensate neutralizer products for the heating and plumbing industries—about just that.
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This week the boys are joined by Spencer Brown of Pfister Faucets as they travel to Charleston, S.C. to talk with Chelsea Meissner of Survivor and Southern Charm fame.
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Tim and John discuss the unenviable talk of end of life processes. Tim breaks out the Death File. We also talk about other lighthearted stuff as we get deep into leftovers and NFL free agency and the NCAA tournament.
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The boys talk with Nicholas Dimitruk and Catherine Chapman, co-founders of BitRip. What is BitRip? Well, it's a free app that seamlessly tracks any type of physical asset using pre-printed BR Code labels. BitRip easily integrates with existing software workflows, and each code stores any data and tracks every scanned location, unlocking field-level visibility. In other words, "It's a digital sticky note with a QR code."
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Running into social media friends at industry trade shows is a trip, but having them on your podcast? On this Friday episode, John talks with Keith McGillivary, MPS, McGillivary's Plumbing Services about last week's Builder's Show, getting started in the industry, and life in Maine.
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This week John talks with Don Deschenes and Devynn Thompson (who are brother and sister, by the way) about job site theft and a company rebrand. Don, owner of Live Oak Plumbing Co., Flower Mound, Texas, talks about some recent thefts from the back of his truck, and Devynn, owner, Thompson Family Plumbing, Ariz. and Calif., talks about a recent company rebrand. And, we talk about life.
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Friend of the podcast, Jon Block, LH Block Electrical, guest hosts this episode as we talk about how the business runs if one of the brothers is sick or out of the office for awhile.
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"What would life be like without our industry?" asks Mike Bellaman, President and CEO, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The boys talk workforce development, worker choice, meritocracy, technology, 2024 outlook, and a bit of Mike's playing time with the Cleveland Indians.
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Rando convo alert! The boys talk tornadoes, the cost of electricity in certain states, and the state of Alaska.
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As the boys ramp up for the IBS/KBIS show next week, they discuss garbage disposers with Eric Schultz, Director Product Management - Advanced Disposers, InSinkErator. The guys talk about why disposers are necessary, the latest innovations, sustainability, and is it disposer or disposal?
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On this episode of the Friday Shorty, Tim and John talk about words that are completely overused in conversation, Super Bowl ads and streaming sites taking over sports coverage.
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"If You Can Dream It, You Can Build It." This week the boys talk connectivity with Chris Tomeno, Eastern Water Sales Leader at Resideo.
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While Tim recovers from COVID, the boys talk about the Super Bowl, betting on the game, and who they are rooting for. Some mindless Friday fun.
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The boys continue with their AHR podcasts with four separate interviews starting with good friends Lesley McGlenen and Alan Carlson; followed by Dan Moffroid and Dustin Gregoire, Bosch; Bryan Cordell, PERC; and Catherine Chapman and Barry Campbell, BitRip.
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Heat pumps, heat pumps and more heat pumps. We keep hearing about the push for electrification but are we moving too fast? Is the infrastructure in place to keep up? Is it economically responsible to limit the choices on fuel? We discuss with our good friend Bob Baker, Baker Plumbing, north of the border.
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Our first of two episodes recorded from the Podcast Pavilion at AHR, Tim & John talk tankless with Jason Fleming, Noritz, heat pumps with Bo DeAngelo, Anesi Comfort, and Mountain Dew (and plumbing & hydronics) with our good friend Cody Mack, Caleffi.
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On this Friday Shorty bonus podcast, the boys wrap up the series of podcasts from HQ in Milwaukee. Guests include Cody Mack, Mary Olson, and a special appearance from Greg Tubbs.
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Tim & John continue to champion for the trades and this week they talk with Kate Cinnamo, Executive Director, Explore the Trades. Founded in 2005, Explore The Trades is committed to developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople by changing the perception of the trades. The organization creates awareness of the trades through key industry statistics, career resources and connections with industry-leading residential service companies throughout North America.
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Tim & John recant stories of their very first trade shows some 20 years ago. Mani pedis anyone?
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As we get ready for AHR next week in Chicago, one product that caught our eye at last year's show was Navien's NPF Series Condensing Hydronic Furnace. Tim & John catch up with Ken Ely, Navien's HVAC and Channel Product Manager.
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The boys bring back good friend Jon Block, LH Block Electric Co., Inc., to talk about working in inclement weather, his kick ass new work van setup, and a shout out to his brother, who we forgot to mention on John's last appearance.
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Tim & John talk with Rooter-Hero owner John Akhoian about his interesting journey into the trades and his path to success, and he shares his thoughts on owning the largest privately-held plumbing contractor in California.
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Straight from Italy, Caleffi's Claudio Ardizzoia discusses his work on the AngleMix thermostatic mixing valve (TMV).
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This week the boys talk with Rich Camacho, CEO and Co-Founder of BlueRecruit. BlueRecruit is based in Raleigh NC and they match blue collar skilled workers to hiring companies based on experience and certifications desired by the hiring company.
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We continue our series of Caleffi podcasts from its North American headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis. We talk with the new boss, Tina Gullickson.
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Fresh off of our visit to ServiceTitan's Pantheon event in Orlando, John and Tim talk with Anmol Bahsin, Chief Technical Officer, ServiceTitan about the advantages of the ServiceTitan platform, and how we can position our business better through Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Our good friend gets ready to say farewell, or until next time, that is. Mark Olson talks about his retirement from Caleffi North America, and the legacy he is leaving behind. We'll miss you!
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As Laars Heating Systems Company celebrates its 75-year anniversary in 2023, the boys talk with Domingo Mohedano, vice president and general manager, and Chuck O'Donnell, director of marketing, about the company's success over the years, the company culture, the ability to adapt in an ever-changing regulatory landscape and thoughts on electrification.
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What's that song that every time you hear it you have to sing along? Tim & John reveal some of their faves.
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This week the boys go behind the scenes of Episode 4, Season 5 of the American Plumber Stories' Influence-HER. We follow the story of Daphne Ziegenfus of Deluxe Plumbing, and we talk with Daphne's boss, Larry Shoemaker and Ken Midgett—the coach—and former instructor at the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI).
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Tim & John start to get into the holiday spirit as they talk about most loved and most hated Christmas songs.
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Did you know that we produce about 30 billion gallons of propane here in the U.S., and we use just under 10 billion and we export 20 billion? This week the boys talk with Jim Bunsey, director of commercial business development, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), about the benefits of this clean fuel energy.
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We saved the best for last as we wrap up our series of RIDGID podcasts with Mary Anne Boycott @the_ladyplumber. We also announce the winner of the iconic 100-year anniversary RIDGID pipe wrench. Listen is to see who wins, and stay for the fun and frivolity.
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From learning more about F.W. Webb to hydronics happy hours, golf tips, and heat pumps to Amazon and the future of wholesaling, we talk with Michael DelConte, Vice President of Sales, Heating & Gas Divisions at Webb.
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On our special holiday Brown Friday episode, the boys talk about Brown Friday, which cities across the country have the most need for plumbers during this time and why throw Aunt Sally under the bus?
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No time like the week of Thanksgiving that the boys talk handwashing with Bradley Corp.'s vice president of marketing and strategy, Jon Dommisse. For the past 14 years, Bradley has conducted its "Healthy Handwashing Survey" and we talk about the results. As a colleague once suggested, "you have one ply of tissue between your fingers and your ?%$hole, so why wouldn't you wash your hands?"
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Tim and John continue their series of RIDGID podcasts from the Collision Bend Brewery as they talk with Bob Murray, Murray Heating & Contracting, Lehigh Valley, Pa. Bob talks about being one of the very first attendees at the RIDGID Experience.
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The boys talk with David Kerzetski co-owner of Universal Plumbing in Las Vegas. The company was recently featured on Season 4, Episode 4 of the American Plumber Stories. David talks about working in the desert, going from a lost teen to a very successful plumbing business owner, and, of course, his mom who gave him the ultimatum to get his life together.
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The rise of Jake Cordero as the Bad Motherflusher. Continuing the series of podcasts from the Collision Bend Brewing Co. and the RIDGID afterparty from PHCC, the boys catch up with Jake Cordero @badmotherflusher. From the time his mother told him to get off his butt and stop playing video games, to his foray into the Fire Explorers to work with the fire department to working as a civilian contractor for the military to running his own business, Motherflusher Plumbing. We talk about it.
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Tim & John catch up with our very first guest of this podcast some three years ago, Steve Richman, President, Milwaukee Tool. His steadfast leadership has taken the company to new heights by assembling the right people within the organization and by disrupting innovation, the company itself and the competition. Steve shares his philosophies on business, company culture and inspirations.
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Continuing our series of podcasts from the Collision Bend Brewing Co., the guys talk with Rob Broccolo Jr., owner/operator of Professional Drain Services of Southern New England and @prodrains in Instagram. He talks about how it all started, the RIDGID Experience and gets a little emotional talking about his mentor, his father.
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This week the boys talk with Donna Laquidara-Carr, industry insights research director at Dodge Data & Analytics, where she provides editorial direction to the SmartMarket Report Series, covering such diverse topics as world green-building trends, the business value of building information modeling, managing risk in the construction industry, the drive toward healthier buildings, building a safety culture and lean construction. We dive deep into the data, especially in Dodge's latest report, "Measuring What Matters: Unleashing the Power of Site Data to Enhance Construction Performance."
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In the first of a series of Friday Shorty podcasts that were recorded from the Collision Bend Brewery in Cleveland, Ohio right from the RIDGID afterparty during PHCC, Tim & John talk with brains behind RIDGID's marketing efforts, Becky Brotherton. We talk about RIDGID celebrating 100 years, the RIDGID Experience, and much more.
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John and Tim head to Utah to talk with recent American Plumber Stories star, Gaven Johnson, owner of Big Sky Plumbing, and his wife Kristi to talk about the experience, the business and the future of the trades.
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Tim, John & special guest Mike Prencavage Jr., talk about how to successfully navigate a trade show. With PHCC CONNECT next week, and AHR around the corner, the boys offer their Dos and Don'ts.
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Tim & John Head up to the Pacific Northwest to talk with Doug and Liz Vetter of Vetter Plumbing, Longview, Wash. Together, this one-truck team is crushing it, so much so they are booked out two months. Doug's infectious personality is palpable, and we were so glad we had the opportunity to share his story.
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Tim and John talk about when they were kids and their parents used to say, "Back when I was a kid ..." Now we've become our parents. We also bring in a new segment to look deeper into where certain sayings come from such as "under the weather" and "the whole nine yards." And we talk about scary AI.
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The boys head to NYC to talk with Chris Petri of Petri Plumbing, the latest to be featured on Season 4, episode 2 of the highly successful American Plumber Stories docuseries. Chris talks about his journey into the trades and what it's like running a business in a major metropolitan area.
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Is the juice worth the squeeze? Tim & John talk about technology, and how much is too much? What advancements in the trade industry are justifiably cool?
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John and Tim head to the Land of 10,000 Lakes to visit Uponor's new Customer Experience Center. While there, they conducted an exclusive interview podcast with Uponor's CEO, Andres Caballero, and Uponor's Director of Training, Desmond Clancy.
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On this quickie episode, John & Tim talk company loyalty, recent travels, booster shots, and, well, coffee.
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The boys talk with Xylem's Austin Alexander, Vice President, Sustainability and Social Impact, and Susan O’Grady, Senior Director of Marketing, to discuss one of our most valuable resources—water. By working together, we can ensure water is accessible, affordable, and safe for all.
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This Friday Shorty runs a bit longer as the boys have a great time visiting with good friend, Jon Block, Estimating and Sales Project Manager, LH Block Electric Co., Inc., Bartlett, Ill. We talk about how the company started, Jon's entry into it, and working within the family dynamic, as three of Jon's brothers work at LH Block. Oh, and do Sparkies clean up after themselves?
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How do you turn an abandoned adult book store to a net zero office? And, passive cooling in the desert? Celia Hoag and Cassie Robertson from DPR Construction stop by to discuss the transformation of an adult book store to the company's regional headquarters in Phoenix, and the net zero processes that went with it along the way.
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Tim & John travel to balmy Orlando for the Service Titan Pantheon event.
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Season 4, episode 1 of the American Plumber Stories is here and they boys talk with Mark Crawford and Barrett Grant of Fulmer Heating, Plumbing & Cooling, Newberry, South Carolina. In order to find the next generation of tradesman, listen as Mark talks about hiring based on character, aptitude and ability.
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Tim and John talk about the recent passing of Jimmy. Buffett and the footprint he left behind. John also talks about a homicide that took place in his small home town last night.
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What is PEX piping and when was it introduced into plumbing systems in the United States? Jeff Weidemann, manager of Product Performance and Technical Support at Uponor, and Aaron Stotko, director of Segment Marketing at Uponor, talk about PEX, new technology, the supply chain and the newly-built Experience Center.
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Our good buddy Spencer Brown, director of commercial sales, Pfister Faucets, stops by the Appetite for Construction podcast to talk about next week's lid lifter of season 4 of the American Plumber Stories.
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Tim and John welcome Matt Blashaw of DIY Network & HGTV fame—with shows that include Yard Crashers and Build It Forward—to talk about his journey into his career, how he met his wife, his work with the Plumbing Eduction and Research Council (PERC), his enthusiasm for the trades and, of course, his self-diagnosed ADD.
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It's been "hot as balls" this past week and John & Tim welcome two plumbing & heating big dawgs—Alan Carlson and Eric Aune—to the show to talk about working in these conditions, and they give some tips on how they handle the heat.
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What's the answer for reliable hot water? This week the boys talk with Ansley Houston, Ariston Group, to talk water heating, heat pumps, electrification, and his relatively new position with the company.
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An emotional Ray Michaels, president of Maui Plumbing Inc., talks to the guys about the recent wildfires in the historic area of Lahaina. Michaels and his team has been working with vendors and contractors to build intermediate housing for those who’ve been displaced. He's also working with local officials to help his family and friends on the island clean up and rebuild.
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Did you know that tomorrow is National Backflow Prevention Day? Tim & John talk backflow prevention with Watts' Gary Parker Jr. Gary joined Watts in 2018 with more than 15 years of general contracting and wholesale experience in the plumbing mechanical and construction industries.
National Backflow Prevention Day day commemorates the tragic backflow incident on the same day which occurred at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair.
The plumbing industry has rallied around this day to assist in recognizing and honoring backflow preventers—the professionals who ensure our available water supply is free of toxins, waste and harmful chemicals. The holiday aims to spread awareness about the importance of backflow prevention and how the technology is used.
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Recently the DOE proposed a new ruling to raise standards for tankless gas-fired water heaters to 91 percent efficiency. Guest Frank Windsor, president of Rinnai North America, says to put it in perspective, Rinnai's non-condensing tankless water heater resides at about 82% efficiency. If passed, the new rule will unreasonably restrict consumer access, limit consumer choice to purchase tankless water heater products, and disproportionately impact middle-income households and small businesses.
The DOE is proposing new energy efficiency standards for water heaters which would potentially save consumers $11.4 billion on their energy and water bills every year. The proposal would require the most common-sized electric water heaters to achieve efficiency gains with heat pump technology and gas-fired instantaneous water heaters to achieve efficiency gains through condensing technology. These standards would take effect in 2029.
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Tim & John welcome in Josh Lipowski, the future son-in-law of Danny G. Josh is a writer for the the Daily Downforce, a NASCAR resource, and he calls games for the local semi-pro Lake County Corn Dogs. We talk racing and baseball. Yeah buddy!
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On this Friday bonus edition, Tim And John discuss the websites that draw the most engagement and what apps people are most likely to delete off of their phones. John talks about the curious case of brisket sabotage.
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Appetite for Construction's Tim and John are joined by Make Trades Great Again's Eric and Andy as they share thoughts about the industry.
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The boys talk with Brittany Murphy, who, for almost a decade, Brittany has created more than 900 online marketing strategies for clients all across the US. As a partner at One Thing Marketing, Brittany focuses on helping home service business owners get their phones to ring with new leads.
Growing up with her family in the trades, her team has niched into specializing for trade and home service businesses. Since 2011 they have been perfecting their proven process and strategies for optimizing clients’ websites and Google rankings.
Through her strategies, background in blue collar, and experienced team, Brittany has helped local businesses increase their revenue by at least 30% year after year.
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Tim & John talk about the occasional troll on social media, John's upcoming fishing trip and some positive news about the drain cleaning industry.
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Sinem Gundogdu Kalkin is Global Business Development Manager at Danfoss for Sector Integration, focused on decarbonization with integrated cooling and heating and heat recovery systems.
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John welcomes in his good friend Brian Bailey, a pilot for American Airlines. Brian shares his experiences over the span of his 25-year career of flying the friendly skies.
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Tim & John head to North Carolina to talk with John Mullen, director of technical services, the IAPMO Group. John talks about Artificial Intelligence (AI), ChatGPT and the future of our industry using such data-driven tools.
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John talks to Mike Prencavage Jr. who recently visited SoCal's new hydrogen facility. The members of the Southern California PHCC chapter were given a tour of the new building, including a model net zero home. The tour changed Mike's mind on the viability and efficacy of hydrogen fuel. The future is here baby!
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Oh, the stories they told. The boys head up to Maine to talk with Evan and Mike Levesque of Dan Davis Sales, a manufacturer's rep in the Northeast since 1976. A third-generation business, the brothers rely on relationships as the cornerstone of their success. They share stories of their grandfather—founder of the business—and working with their dad. Is radiant floor heating dying? They answer that, and talk about changes in the rep industry, supply chain issues, and how they choose their select lines—which complement the entire hydronic system—for the business.
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As the 4th weekend approaches, Tim and John talk about upcoming plans and events. They also discuss NASCAR's Chicago street race, dream jobs and how to handle the occasional A-hole on social media.
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We head back to the state of cheese to talk with Ryan Pfund—the "P" is silent. Ryan is the Sr. Product Manager at Bradley Corporation with more than 20 years of product management experience. He is responsible for the Safety & Industrial products at Bradley, including managing the Emergency Drench Showers and Eyewash product lines, and Thermostatic Mixing Valves product line at Bradley
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In most hydronic installations, often times techs go to great lengths to eliminate air from the system, but for submersibles? Every molecule matters. We talk about it.
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The boys talk with Marc Womack. Who is Marc, you ask? Owner of Sub7 LLC, the production company that shoots the American Plumber Stories docuseries on YouTube. Marc talks about the what's it like behind the scenes, working with Spencer Brown—who also joins the show—and talks about the importance of the mission of telling these stories to get the trades into the limelight.
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John & Tim talk about the current state of worker shortages in the construction industry and why now is the time to join a trade. The $$$ is there! We also talk about branding and how to read a room and know your audience.
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Tim and John talk heat pump technology and electrification with Lochinvar's Jennifer Russell, Segment Development Manager, Decarbonization, and A.O. Smith's Josh Greene, Corporate Vice President, Government, and Industry Affairs. What's all the buzz about?
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The boys slide into the weekend airing out their thoughts on allergies, Canadian wildfires, pesky mosquitoes, cold beer and a couple cool events in Cleveland involving social media influencers. We are airing it out...get the pun? Cheer and enjoy the weekend everyone!
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Tim & John head to the secret bunker in Milwaukee where we find Caleffi's lead trainer, Cody Mack. Nothing too technical, we talk about Cody's beginning as a HVAC tech, getting hired at Caleffi, his job and the latest products and innovation from Caleffi.
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This week Tim & John welcome in Chris Forth, an HVAC industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience working in engineering, product management and most recently the regulatory and codes space as the Vice President of Regulatory, Codes & Environmental Affairs for the Ducted Systems division of Johnson Controls.
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The boys talk about the efficacy of good immigration reform, private equity entering the PHVAC industry, fashion hair tips and the mysterious case of the missing Buffalo Trace whiskey. BOOM!
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Tim & John set sail for Ireland as they talk to Seán Kearney, managing director for the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (IWSH) Foundation. While at the ISH Show in Germany, Tim and John covered the Plumbing Champions event where 12 plumbers/apprentices from eight different countries came together to prefab bathroom fixtures (toilets, urinals, sinks) on the show floor and then moved them to a local Frankfurt sports facility.
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They guys end the week talking about the recent TikTok ban in Montana, favorite movies, and do older movies stand the test of time like music does?
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This week the boys talk training with Dan Clapper and Ken Midgett with Interplay Learning, an online and VR training for the essential skilled trades, which is scalable and more effective than traditional training methods. Clapper is the Commercial HVAC and Facilities Maintenance Market Director for Interplay Learning, while Midgett serves as the Plumbing Market Director at Interplay.
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Friend and regular guest Danny G from Gronendyke Plumbing joins the show to talk about what it was like when he went off on his own. How did he get his phone to ring? Was there anxiety? Ask his wife. He also talks about the transition of his business to his apprentice Mason T.
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A feminist plumber, activist, mentor for young girls, and a plumber for the New York Housing Authority, Judaline tells her story of coming from nothing, a poor girl living in Trinidad & Tobago with her great grandmother. She has been a positive spokesperson for the plumbing industry pushing forward with the mantra—trades have no genders.
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This week, John welcomes his cousin and his son—Tim and Michael McRaith—to the Friday episode of Appetite for Construction. Michael, aka Flex Murphy, talks about pursuing professional wrestling and Tim talks about being an extra in movies, dating back to the mid-'80s with Sixteen Candles and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, to working on current TV sets. And, John retells the story of his "encounter" with Hulk Hogan.
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The guys talk with Chris O'Grady, chief sales officer for Successware, a contractor-founded business and field service management software company for the home services industry.
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Rap Master Danny G joins John on this Friday Bonus edition to talk about his latest rap release, "Name Drop," which can be downloaded on iTunes. We talk about his love for rap music, how he got started, Shaq, and he debuts the full rap song from his America's Got Talent audition.
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This week we talk with Gary Klein, Gary Klein & Associates. Gary has been talking energy efficiency since the late '70s and has been carrying the torch for better plumbing systems through better design, right-sizing pipes, understanding behaviors and ultimately striving to better integrate a high performance hot water system into these buildings. What does he think about tankless, heat pumps, and interconnectivity? We talk codes, Hunter Curves and much more.
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The Hub team returns from another successful Iowa Build My Future Event in Des Moines. Tim & John jump on with Brandon Patterson, Iowa Skilled Trades, and the primary architect of this impressive event.
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Tim & John head to Southern California to talk with Mike Prencavage Jr. (@socalplumbguy), president/owner of The Family Plumber in Los Alamitos, Calif. Not only does Mike run a successful plumbing business, he is also active with PHCC, as he is president of PHCC Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties (PHCC-ORSB), and on the board of directors for PHCC California. Oh, did we mention that he is running for President of PHCC California?
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Tim & John talk about crazy airport/airplane stories over the years. Also, the Iowa Build My Future event is next week. We talk about it.
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The boys sit down with new CEO Cindy Sheridan and president David Frame, Bob Frame Plumbing, South Bend, Ind. In addition to adding union shops to the PHCC membership, see what else the two are doing to push the association, and the industry, forward through continued collaboration.
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The boys get together for a Friday Bonus episode! Tim quizzes John on The Masters, including lots of Green Jacket and Champions Dinner talk, Retirement Locations, share their Easter plans and end the week looking forward to family time. Happy Easter to all our listeners.
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We were thinking of a different title but it wasn't family friendly. Tim & John reconnect from a busy 2+ months of traveling. What are the top 5 things forgotten in a returned rental car? John talks about his trip to South Carolina, we talk NCAA Tournaments, sportsmanship, Tim's fear of heights and all sorts of good stuff.
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The boys catch up with Da Coach Alan Carlson to discuss Mental Health, WWETT, Scooter Riding, Social Media Influencers, Community over Competition, Chicago Sports Scene and debate the vocabulary evolution of the phrase, "that shit is so ass."
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Tim and John return from a whirlwind tour of 10 days in Germany and we talk with Janik Tscheschlok with REMS and Bruno Frie about the REMS experience in Stuttgart.
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Tim & John talk with Ty (Thomas) Young out of California about his journey and battling colon cancer. From not wanting to live to now owning his very successful plumbing and whole-house remodeling company, Ty is grabbing life by the balls and living his good life.
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Recorded at the WWETT Show in Indy, Tim & John sit down with Ellen Rohr. How does she maintain the same amount of enthusiasm and passion for the industry as she did 20+ years ago? Also, we dabble in franchising, talk about tardiness and alcohol and a special guest joins the chat.
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This week the boys head to Nashville to talk to Jimmy Hiller Sr. to talk about his journey into the trades, albeit not an easy one. We talk about his revolutionary Transition to Trades program that shows people transitioning from the military to civilian life that work in the trades is a viable path. Oh, and did we mention that Hiller Plumbing was featured on the American Plumber Stories YouTube series—Season 3, Ep. 6?
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Our Friday Bonus edition includes interviews we did from the WWETT Show with RIDGID's Maddie Suvak, engagement marketing manager, and Brad Yuronich, director of software development. Maddie talks about her relatively new position that includes the RIDGID Experience, booth meet-ups and other really fun stuff. Brad talks on the software side and collecting as much data so the contractor, customer, and RIDGID, can benefit.
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This week, Tim and John talk to Carl Pinto and Louise Prader from Bradford White as they talk about new tech and innovation from the company, as well as industry buzzwords such as electrification and heat pumps, and they talk workforce development with Bradford White's Industry Forward initiative.
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What a treat! While at the WWETT Show in Indy, we run into Jay Amstutz, president, Ohio Power Tool, a primary tool supplier for contractors and businesses all over the country. Jay talks about the ever-evolving tool industry and the changes he's seen over his 17 years with the company.
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Tim & John head to the beautiful part of the Southwest to talk with contractor Bob Dudley, co-owner of Harris-Dudley Plumbing & Heating. We talk about the company's roots, working snowmelt on multi-million dollar Park City homes, workforce development and what Bob and his company are doing to get more "yutes" into the trades.
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Live from the AHR podcast pavilion, Louie the Boilerman and Danny G join the Tim & John as they discuss working together, attracting the younger generation to the trades, the importance of social media, and, of course, Danny busts out a Run DMC rap.
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Straight outta AHR, we talk with Jennifer Russell, Segment Development Manager, Lochinvar, LLC and Dino Pioli, Senior Regional Manager, Spirotherm. Jennifer talks decarbonization, heat pumps and electrification, and what Lochinvar is doing to spearhead sustainability initiatives. Dino talks about his foray into the industry, social media, and he brings a new product to AHR. Listen to find out.
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With the WWETT Show next week, John sits down with Becky Brotherton, Director of Brand and Engagement, RIDGID, and Jeff Albertini, Director of Product, RIDGID, as they talk about what's hot at the RIDGID booth, the meet-up at the show, the RIDGID experience and how RIDGID is a leader in the ambassador space, treating contractors like family.
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Tim & John broadcast from the Podcast Pavilion at AHR and welcome guests Bruce Carnevale, president and CEO, Bradford White and Randy Roberts, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Rheem. Bruce talks inflation, Chinese balloons, our potential over-reliance on China and Bradford White's commitment to the contractor. Randy talks install date standards, supply chain stuff, cautious optimism and how Rheem is positioning itself to be stronger when the economy amps back up.
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Tim & John, fresh off the AHR Expo, talk about the show, and they're tired. The boys talk about the logistics of having the show in Atlanta, and pose the question, which is the best AHR location? Also, they talk about their podcasts and the future of AHR.
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Tim & John talk with Louie the Boilerman, and you are in for a treat because Louie tells it like it is. We talk about doing business in NYC, working with Danny G and what happened to have Louie end up in the hospital. Wepa! Warning: this episode contains explicit language.
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John and Tim discuss the enormous crowds at IBS & KBIS, rooms at the Big D and in Beaver; not too mention products that caught their eye; workforce development focus; IAPMO's support of Judaline Cassidy's powerful plumber attitude and her new coloring book, as well as, "The House that She Built" book championed by Oatey.
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Tim & John talk with the guys from Loyal Plumbing, Rapid City, S.D., which was the latest feature "Misfits" on the American Plumber Stories. Hear how plumbing changed the direction of co-owners Mark Falcon and Jeff Mulz, and it how it was the first time Jeremy Davis heard his mother say she was proud of him. Listen from the latest Season 3, Episode 5 of the APS series.
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Tim & John talk with DC Insider Dain Hansen, Executive Vice President, Government Relations, The IAPMO Group. We talk about what's hot in DC, anything new with the infrastructure bill, where those classified documents at, and why is DC so dysfunctional?
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Tim & John welcome Dana Fischer, Director, Regulatory Strategy for Mitsubishi Electric, to the show to talk about the regulatory environment, heat pumps, and the what Mitsu is doing to help train and educate contractors.
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With words like faster, harder, last longer, stud finder, penetrating radar, you'd think we were talking about a Viagra commercial, but alas we are talking about this week's World of Concrete show. Eric Aune joins the guys as Tim & Eric ventured to Vegas to talk tools.
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At first we thought it could be an episode from "Game of Thrones," but talking with Chris Sbrocco, Pro Service Plumbing, Cleveland, we learn that the term "the freeze will provide" means that this time of year is a busy one and work is aplenty due to the frigid temps. Let's get to know Chris Sbrocco.
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You've all seen them on the road. Tim and John have some fun as they talk with Kaitlyn Bross and Ben Godfrey, two Wienermobile drivers for Oscar Mayer. Why are we talkin' dogs on this podcast? Give it a listen.
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The boys chat with Rinnai president Frank Windsor about the tankless water heater market, the new manufacturing facility in Griffin, Ga., Rinnai's training initiatives, and how he sees 2023 unfolding.
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A couple of weeks ago the John & Tim talked with Danielle "Twig" Browne about mental health. This episode the boys talk about physical health. As we both reach our 50s, we need to take health more seriously, whether we like it or not. Also, Tim learns what a parkway is. Check this banger out!
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John is in a salty mood as he talks about the reaction to the chilling events that occurred in last night's NFL game between the Bills and the Bengals. As a man lay lifeless on the field, how appropriate were some Twitter comments? Does it give some people full license to be a pud? John & Tim also discuss New Year's resolutions.
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As Tim makes his way to Nawlins to see his Alma Mater, the fighting Wildcats of Kansas State, take on the Crimson Tide of Alabama, the boys talk sports on this episode. John tells the story of his brush with Hulk Hogan.
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John & Tim talk with Jeff Morgan and Tosha Everhart with Morgan Miller Plumbing, Grandview, Mo. They talk about the double entendre of the title, "Resuscitate," and how Morgan Miller is giving back, and how they are leading the way in finding the next best tradesperson. With Tosha on board, the social media side of the business has spiked, and how is she looking to get more women in the trades?
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Just wanted to use the word Gobbledygook. If "Seinfeld" was a show about nothing, this episode is x5. John tells a joke courtesy of the late, great Norm MacDonald, Tim gives a shout-out to Miracle Mechanical, and John recalls a trip overseas and how it relates to recording this bonus edition.
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John & Tim are joined by Ryan Kiscaden, whose book, "The Water Came To A Stop," recently hit the shelves. Ryan talks about his new book, the process, and the endeavor to write more books in the MEP trades.
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In light of the tragic events this week, the boys shift gears and talk with good friend Dave Yates about the recent trench collapse tragedy. Dave retells a story of when—nearly 50 years ago—he had to dig out three plumbers from a ditch, one unfortunately passing away on the scene. Fifty years later, why is this still happening? We discuss.
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This week we talk with Leonard Redway & Maserati Jemison of LRS Plumbing in Los Angeles. They were recently featured on the American Plumber Stories YouTube series Season 3, Episode 3 "Calendar Year."
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This week we talk with one of our favorite guests, Danielle "Twig" Browne about mental health, especially around the holidays. This time of year can be especially overwhelming for people.
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This week we talk with Jim Schneider, Executive Director at PCI, Mountain States. No, that doesn't stand for the Potato Chip Institute, says Schneider. It's the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute. We talk in depth about his new book, "Fencebat," a chronicling of parenting challenges during COVID. In fact, he calls the book "A big kid's guide to parenting, personal growth, and play.”
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This Friday bonus, the guys talk about the future of social media, and some alernative options coming down the pike. Good Stuff.
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Here's a little story, we got to tell ya, about two cool plumbers we know so well. They go by name of Danny G and his apprentice the young Mason T.
Rappers Delight we are not, but we catch up with Danny and Mason to talk about Mason's apprenticeship program, Danny's retirement, birth of the rapping plumber, America's Got Talent, Corvettes and more in this week's Appetite for Construction.
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Scrooge and Grinch talk about some of their good memories of holidays past, and with this being the busiest travel holiday of the year, we reveal the best and worst airports in the country, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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This week the boys sit down with Jamie Quanrud, Resideo, to talk training. Jamie holds the title of Training Offering Leader, which means she and her team are responsible for Resideo Academy, which is the training offering from Resideo. Resideo Academy provides the HVAC, plumbing and security professional access to the right training for the right job at the right time.
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As Thanksgiving approaches next week, the guys have fun talking about their top holiday pet peeves. These two scrooges want to wish you a sage and happy Thanksgiving.
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We head to the great state of Texas to talk with Austin-area homebuilder Jared Gossett about the building industry, how he stays focused through tough times and how we find good workers.
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Our very own Tim Ward talks about his experience as a U.S. army veteran and what it means to be a veteran who has served his country. We also talk about the perception of a soldier over the years and the difficulty of assimilating back into the "normal American" lifestyle. Thank you to all who have served.
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This week the guys talk to the stars of Season 3, Episode 2, Ken and Quin Williams of Williams Plumbing, Bozeman, Mont. We talk about Ken handing over the business he started more than 40 years ago to his son Quin. We talk about attracting people to the trades, especially when they are young. We also talk about life in the majestic backdrop of Montana.
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In this bonus episode, we head out west to talk with Bob Baker, Calgary, Canada, about the rise of social media and what it takes to maintain some level of integrity, while avoiding some of its temptations. Real talk lives here.
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What's in your water? This week we talk with Dr. Janet Stout, Executive Vice President and Founder of the Special Pathogens Laboratory as we get schooled on Legionella and other waterborne pathogens. It's a smart move to have a proactive water management plan in place.
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What is the Employee Retention Credit and who is eligible? The boys take this bonus episode to talk with Omega Accounting Solutions' J.P. Lowry all about this credit and why business owners need to take advantage of it.
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Bob Rohr joins in as a co-host as he visited and held a training at the Steamfitters Local Union 449 in Harmony, Pa., just outside of Pittsburgh. Brad Tisdale, Director of HVACR Training at the Local Union 449 Technology Center boasts about the facility there, the training offered and the potential it—and its new mobile lab—has for the trades.
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All the way from near Stuttgart, Germany, Bruno Friedmann stops by the Appetite for Construction studios to talk to the boys about contractor life in Germany. What are some things that concern him? What are some things he's seen change over his 31 years in the HVAC industry? We also talk about how learned English from listening to AC/DC’s Highway to Hell, and how he got started on social media as @nample on Instagram.
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SI's Mike Fisher talks with the boys about Cowboys vs. Eagles, Cowboys QB Controversy, Philly Fans, Raider's Adams Sideline Scuffle with Photographer, Bills vs. Chiefs, Concussion Protocol and the Prime Debacle on Thursday Night Football know as Bears vs. Commanders. Those topics and so much sports talk packed into 30 minutes that you won't find anywhere else.
We talk with Larry Jones of Universal Plumbing, Augusta, Ga., who was featured recently in Season 3, Episode 1 of the American Plumber Stories. From growing up without any indoor plumbing to running a successful plumbing business in his hometown, Larry's story is an inspirational one. He is an American Plumber.
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A former plumbing contractor and business owner at Texas Green Plumbing, Roger Wakefield has created niche in the plumbing industry through education, continued training, and keeping it fun and entertaining—all on social media and through his website. His ambition is to uplift the trades and try to get more people into the skilled trades. Is shit a technical term? You bet it is.
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This week the boys talk with country superstar Craig Morgan and American Plumber Stories mastermind Spencer Brown about the upcoming season 3, which features Inspirational contractors and their stories. We also talk about the impetus for the series, and we go a little in-depth with Craig Morgan. You don't want to miss this!
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Sports Illustrated's Mike Fisher talks Dak-less Cowboys, Urban Meyer's return, Green Bay conspiracy theories, and so much sports talk packed into 30 minutes that you won't find anywhere else.
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This week the boys talk with Joel Long, co-owner of GSM Services, Gastonia, N.C. He talks about the importance of teamwork in contracting companies and ties in the baseball theme. We highlight the upcoming PHCC CONNECT show in Charlotte, and Joel gives his perspective on the short-term economy.
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We connect with Paul Nebrasky, owner of Nebrasky Plumbing, Heating & Cooling in Monroe, N.Y. Paul shares his insights on the industry, building the trades, creating company culture, team moral, having a sense of purpose and establishing the Nebrasky Foundation. You'll want to run through a brick wall after this motivational discussion sure to pump you up.
The Niagara Sports Hub is back with Mike Fisher as the boys talk sports on Fridays! As we get back into the NFL season, we talk about Buffalo's dominance to start the year and they could be this year's choice for Super Bowl champions. Of course, we dive into the Dallas Cowboys and their OLine and WR corps. NFL is back baby!
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We get to know PERC's Bryan Cordill and what he does with the Propane Education and Research Council. We talk all things Propane with highlights on Lowering Emissions, Propane vs Diesel, Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems and how recent Government Funding helps contractors. He also shares a little on the caddie life, fishing and golfing. Trust us when we say it's a gas!
As a contractor, producer, writer, podcaster, etc., Brent Ridley talks about the trades and what he is doing to pay it forward with Miracle Mechanical and his new Plumbing School podcast, in addition to his Tool Pros podcast.
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John & Tim return for a new season as they talk about the the new name of the podcast, being on the road and life's little nuggets
The guys call up ReactorSeal's Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, Jeff Underwood to chat about product innovation, Voice of the Contractor, Inventing new products and supply chain issues. Not to mention having three boys, the humidity of Houston, and running marathon's. Listen now to place your goat naming rights and call Jeff on his cell. Yes, Just Call Jeff!
This week we talk with clinical psychologist, Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas, and Dr. Dan Carlin, founder & CEO of JobSite Care, about the alarming rate of suicides in the construction industry. To eliminate the stigma, we have to stop referring to it as a stigma and start referring to people's events as stories and how we all share in some of the same struggles. We are a community built to support and help one another.
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The Niagara Sports Hub Team calls up US Air Force Fighter Pilot, Super Bowl Champion, Author, and Entrepreneur, retired Dallas Cowboy Chad Hennings. In his distinguished nine year NFL career, he won three Super Bowl Championships with the Dallas Cowboys, but during his time with the real America's Team he flew forty-five combat missions flying the A10 Warthog with the Air Force. We delve into ball field vs battlefield, leadership, character, locker room camaraderie and Memorial Day. Enjoy a great conversation with Chad Hennings.
This week we talk to our good friend, Dain Hansen, Executive Vice President, Government Relations, the IAPMO Group, about the Infrastructure Package. Who's getting a slice of the pie? It will probably come down to the state and local levels. This is going to be a 5-year process and we need to find out who is gonna get theirs.
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After the Hub team shot exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage of how the iconic RIDGID pipe wrench was made last fall, the boys reconnect with Kyle Blakeslee, General Manager/Foundry Director—Urick Ductile Solutions and Joe Hofferth, Plant Manager, RIDGID Elyria to talk about their individual duties, a commitment to safety and what it means to be making a tool that contractors rely on to build America, and help them with their everyday jobs.
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John and Tim are guest-less on this episode and while they may feel naked, they aren't afraid. We talk about the construction industry as inflation, gas and material prices are up. Yet, there are some companies that have decided to invest during the pandemic, and we are seeing that as doors are starting to open back up for customer visits and training. One such visit was Rinnai, which has invested in domestic tankless manufacturing. You'll hear from Rinnai president, Frank Windsor. We also talk about the most expensive and cheapest areas of the country for home improvements. A lot of nuggets in this week's convo. Photo courtesy of C.J. Erickson Plumbing Co.
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The boys hit the airwaves with one of their favorites, Jan Andersson, President of MrPEX. It doesn't take long to get right to the important stuff, how many people mistake him as Metallica's lead singer James Hetfield. Yes, Jan is definitely his doppelganger. Music, Minnesota, Molecular Musings with MrPEX and maybe even a little Rock Camp for Dad discussion are the focus of this week's NDY Podcast.
This week the boys travel to Des Moines, Iowa, to catch up with Brandon Patterson, workforce development, HBA of Greater Des Moines and architect of the Build My Future event, which saw more than 5,200 students from across the state meet for a day of hands-on learning, letter of intent signing (into the trades) and just learning about the trades.
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The team from Mechanical Hub Media continues its series of podcasts to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the impact is has our our building trade communities. Today we speak with Dave Holzhauer from Samaritan's Purse and Viktor Chulinskyi of Able Distributors in Chicago.
Our goal is simple, we want to raise money and share stories of organizations with boots on the ground serving meals, providing medical supplies, safe water and refugee relocation services to those in need. But to do so, we must amplify the voices of those most impacted by the crisis.
We hope you find value in this series, and if possible, donate to one of many organizations helping in and around Ukraine. Thanks for listening to our Community Cares Podcast.
We catch up with Mike Fisher to recap round 1 of the NFL Draft. Cowboys make a possible stretch pick, wide receivers make a run and Georgia's D gets draft cred. We also preview the Mavs/Suns series. We dare you find more sports talk packed into 20 minutes!
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John and Tim make a return call to Carl Wehmeyer, Executive Vice President, Niagara Conservation to discuss Earth Day, water conservation, product innovation, stealth technology, Tesla of Toilets, SIMCON simulator flying, John's Workout Attire and other top of mind subjects. You just never know the vast knowledge Carl will drop on a podcast.
We celebrate Earth Day today with Ingrid Mattsson, Director of Brand and Sustainability, Uponor, as we talk about the company's commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and just giving a hoot about the planet.
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The team from Mechanical Hub Media is embarking on a series of podcasts to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the impact is has our our building trade communities.
Our goal is simple, we want to raise money and share stories of organizations with boots on the ground serving meals, providing medical supplies, safe water and refugee relocation services to those in need. But to do so, we must amplify the voices of those most impacted by the crisis, Ukrainians.
We hope you find value in this series, and if possible, donate to one of many organizations helping in and around Ukraine. Thanks for listening to our Community Cares Podcast.
This week we reconnect with Linda Hudek (@thebrunetteplumber). She's been quite busy since the last time we visited with her. In addition to running her own business, LH Plumbing Services LLC, she has been appointed as president of the Ohio Chapter PHCC, she's going to the RIDGID experience this summer and she recently celebrated her one-year wedding anniversary. We talk about advocacy for the trades and the value of becoming a licensed plumber.
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This is definitely the way. This week we talk with Bobby Drescher @theplumberlorian about his journey into the trades, how his degree in Mass Communications has helped with his podcast, The BeskarCollarBoys, and his social media interactions. Does he consider himself a role model? Of course, and his Instagram is proof positive that he wants to uplift the trades.
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The Niagara Sports Hub is back and better than ever with Mike Fisher. This week we tackle NFL free agency, the anniversary of the breakup of Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson, the NCAA's Final Four, and did someone say that Aaron Rodgers is a top 10 QB of all time?? You won't find more sports talk packed into 25 minutes.
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The boys go to Cleveland to rock out and find out how the sauce is made with Oatey's The Fix podcast team of Doug Buchan and Katherine Lehtinen. As one can image with podcast hosts, one thing leads to another and they discuss the focus, vision and value of podcasting, training at Oatey University, strengthening the trades and living in a van down by the river. We stand or fall with this one.
Bo knows Training, Bo knows Pressing, Bo knows Boarding, Bo knows Biking, Bo knows Bolognese, yes Bo knows a lot! The boys have a great time talking about his role in training at Viega, the hydronic's industry, his career path, hobbies and how important a work family can be times of need. We walk away knowing a lot more about Bo.
How is it running a small business in California? "It isn't what the brochure says. Don't let the palm trees fool ya, boys. It is not easy," says Mike Lomonaco, owner, Lomonaco Coast Plumbing, San Clemente, Calif. Sure, he is located on California's coast where the temperature is 70 degrees year round, but competition—from unlicensed guys—to insurance to keeping up with technology, Mike discusses his journey into the trades and owning his own business. He is crushing it in the drain cleaning business.
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I ain't stressin'. You stressin'? This week we talk with David Hesson, Hesson Plumbing, Pickerington, Ohio. David talks about his love for plumbing and riding Harleys, both of which are a tribute to old man. He also talks bout growing his business during the pandemic, bringing back plumbing in high schools, and his love for hunting and archery?
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The Niagara Sports Hub is back as we talk with Mike Fisher about the diva that is Aaron Rodgers, the NFL Combine, the unfortunate state of affairs that is Major League Baseball and the Juwan Howard incident. Mike tells a cool story about being the first reporter ever to be "allowed" into the NFL Combine, and his wife needs a vacation. You won't find more sports packed into 20 minutes than right here!
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The boys talk with Diego Lujan, and his enthusiasm for the trades and teaching others is palpable. Diego is owner of Aphalete Plumbing, Heating, Air in Colorado Springs, and he runs and teaches at Plumb-Tech Trade School. A self-proclaimed visionary, his work isn't done as he sees these schools all across the country. We talk about his culture, tattoos, family, American Plumber Stories, trade shows, climbing Pikes Peak, and keeping in good shape to be in the best state of mind he can be. What a great chat.
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John Mesenbrink and Tim Ward discuss the 2022 WWETT Show in Indianapolis and share interviews with several exhibitors. For those not familiar, WWETT stands for Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport and this show is the industry's biggest marketplace for exploring the latest technology, newest equipment, and the gaining insight into some great ideas. You could say it's a drain cleaning contractor's WWETT dream. Here, we talk with Ellen Rohr, Zoom Drain; visit with Milwaukee's Stick Transfer Pump; RIDGID's drain cleaning one-stop shop; and General Pipe Cleaner's Flexi-Rooter.
Recently retired Dave Yates, owner, F.W. Behler, York, Pa., talks about his journey into the trades, what aspects he misses, working with his wife Lois, staying active in the industry, and growing up with dyslexia.
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The boys are back together for another round of the Niagara Sports Hub and it's hot and heavy with NFL Awards, Aaron Rodgers as MVP, Brian Flores, Head Coach Hiring Practices, Lack of Black Coaches, Systemic Racism, Crappy Pro Bowl and finally, the Super Bowl predictions! Tim and Mike pick Rams 31-27 and JP takes the Bengals 27-24.
As part 2 of our AHR Expo coverage, we talk with Hot Rod Rohr about his experience at the show. As the lead trainer at Caleffi, the company made the difficult decision to pull out of the show so Hot Rod got the chance to walk the show floor, and he was an AHR ambassador for juniors and seniors from a local high school. He gave them a tour of the show floor and gave them the AHR experience.
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How was this past week's AHR show? John & Tim were impressed! And we talk to RIDGID's marketing maven Becky Brotherton and Michael Provenzano, product manager, about the buzz from the show, new products at the booth, the RIDGID Experience, and much more!
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The boys sit down with 2021 NASCAR Truck Series Champion Ben Rhodes as he talks about winning the championship, growing up racing, and his desire to race Indy cars. You don't want to miss this!
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We talk with Nicole Bush, Press Officer, AHR Expo, on what to expect for next week's AHR Expo. With all safety and health protocols followed with the state of Nevada, Clark County and the Las Vegas Convention Center, AHR is a full-go as Nicole is excited to see everyone out and about again. Check out what she has to say about this year's AHR vibe.
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The boys endeavor to find the right words to put to bed the Dallas Cowboy's season, maybe a little of Chopin's Funeral March would be appropriate, but instead we talk coaching changes, player moves, too many penalties, John's Little League All-Star plate appearance and this week's NFL Playoff games.
The 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?
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This 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!
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This 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.
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We 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.
We 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!
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If 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.
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This 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!
The 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.
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Fort 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.
This 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!
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Tim 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?
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As 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!
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This 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.
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At 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!
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What 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, Vermont.
This 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!
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What 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.
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It'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?
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This 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.
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The 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.
The 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!
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This 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.
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The 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.
This 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?
This 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. The Finals are aired on national TV.
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Mike 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."
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The 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!
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The 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 great things in the Pacific Northwest.
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The 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, Troy Aikman, Tony Romo, Michael Irvin, and what he really thinks about Skip Bayless.
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The 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 test-ball plug? Yeah, we explain that.
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Now 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 media explored.
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With 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? How can it be curtailed? What are the best methods to contain it? Cost justification vs. risk? Premise plumbing design? Plumbing codes and guidelines?
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This 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!
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The 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 dozen eggs.
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This 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!
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John & 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.
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Michael 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.
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After 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 wild boar, Ross Perot and Branch Davidians. Joel is always a good sport and he isn't afraid to tell it like it is. Give it a listen!
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This 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, you need to @georgetheplumber. He's a great follow.
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This 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 Isbell, Bob Wills, Snoop Dog and smart business apps. @getthryv #servicecontractors #plumbing #HVAC #ThryvConnect #businessinsights #customerservice #homeservice #notdeadyetpodcast #mechanicalhub
What 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 an easy conversation, but one that needs to be had. We thank Travis & Carl for getting out in front of the issue as best they can.
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Season 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.
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It'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!
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This 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 want to miss what the outspoken Mr. Clark has to say. This real, opinionated discussion is really what we need to hear to help grow the industry and help fill the skilled trades gap.
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The 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.
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PR 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?
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The 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!
We 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.
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While Tim is away drinking cocktails with umbrellas in them, John invites Eric Aune to tackle the topic of paruresis, or bladder shyness—the inability to pee when others are around. We also talk about Earth Day and why we should be taking the future of the environment seriously everyday.
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After a plethora of shootings across the country, and one that recently took the lives of two HVAC techs in South Carolina, John flies solo on this podcast to talk with Jason Ridgeway, Ridgeway Home Services and Veterans Heating and Cooling, to discuss conceal and carry and carrying on the jobsite. This honest conversation tackles a topic that we think more contractors are partaking in, legally, of course.
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Last week Tim and John discussed some of the most chill places to live and some not so much. This week they piggyback off of that and talk about the Top 10 Most Stressful Jobs in America, according to a story by CNBC. Is your job on the list? We break down the top 10 most high anxiety producers.
Tim and John welcome back Bill Gray, president or Uponor North America, to discuss disruptions in the supply chain, in part due to the storms in Texas, those pesky Western Conifer Bugs and Uponor's commitment to the trades. Case in point, donating to the American Red Cross and Water Mission, and providing materials to contractors in the Lone Star State.
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Tim and John report somber news as the second HVAC tech, who was clinging to life in a Charlotte hospital, died over the weekend. James Lewis and Robert Shook, employees of GSM Services, Gastonia, N.C., were shot outside their work vans while doing work at a prominent physician's home. Six people dead from a senseless act, and these two HVAC guys were at the wrong place at the wrong time, and the industry mourns for them and sends love and prayers to their families, friends and workmates. Remember to always hug your kids!
Tim and John try out the new chill Friday podcast as they talk about whatever is on their mind, really. They step away from the seriousness and business of the industry and take a chapter out of Aaron Rodger's playbook and R-E-L-A-X. Sit back and joy this short snippet as the boys talk about the most chill places to live, and the most stressed.
The boys travel to Washington D.C. to talk with Dain Hansen, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs, the IAPMO Group. One of the hardest working people in the industry, Dain talks about policy, IAMPO's mission, his journey into the government affairs world, and we take a deep dive into the new American Jobs Plan and the Texas crisis.
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Tim and John test drive the new NDY (Indy) news format (Mondays and week in review on Friday), and while we say these will be shorter in length, this introductory one goes a bit longer as we touched upon some BIG topics. We'll still be doing our regular, longer guest formats on Wednesdays. Here, we discussed the new ambitious American Job Plan proposed by President Biden, stink bugs and we introduce our special guest and new Texas correspondent, and good friend, Lisa Parelli. Some great stuff here!
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As we reach the halfway mark of season 2, Tim & John make a major announcement to their podcast format. They also discuss stuck cargo ships, weather apps, truckin', fishin', boatin', NCAAs, NASCAR, and going commando? This laid back episode is just what the doctor ordered as they make the turn to the clubhouse on season 2.
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The boys are back from their Wisconsin planning session and share a bit on their weekend work activities as well as John's upcoming family vacation to the Outer Banks. After the cross talk John and Tim bring in their guests Chris Carrier with Reliance Worldwide Corporation and Ed Brady with Home Builder Institute.
Chris and Ed share the details of their recent partnership in which RWC will be the exclusive Trade Sponsor for HBI's 22 plumbing programs across the U.S., primarily serving Job Corps students and justice-involved individuals. Together they plan to train the next generation of skilled labor for the building industry.
We also dive into the many brands of RWC such as SharkBite, HoldRite, StreamLabs and how it's a natural opportunity for them to double down on their commitment to promote and further the plumbing trade after its Careers in Construction Month efforts. We get details on how they both dealt with COVID; we look into their crystal ball; chat about traveling for the first time; Red Bull; Ty Pennington with Extreme Home Makeover; Philo, Illinois and much more.
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The boys head east as they cross over into Indiana to talk with newly appointed Executive Vice President at NIBCO, Ashley Martin. She discusses growing up all things NIBCO and now working with her father, Rex Martin, and she reminisces about her late mother, Alice. She talks about her new role, how the company navigated through COVID, the future of the NIBCO and Webstone, boarding school, horseback riding, Notre Dame, enjoying some quality time on the water with friends, and much more.
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We celebrate the life and career of trade journalist Bob Mader. Some of his close friends and cohorts share some stories about Bob, from the various trade shows to traveling overseas. He was a giant in trade journalism, and one of the best to put pen to paper. But most of all he was a dear friend and he will be missed.
It seems that every week we talk about fitness and how it intertwines with everyday work functions—mobility, strength, etc. The boys visit John's home town of Sycamore, Ill., to talk with Carl Balentyne and Chris Robinson of Sycamore Crossfit to discuss the importance and fitness and health. Not only is strength and endurance important, but also the psychological boost you get from a healthy body and mind — stress relief, anxiety and confidence gain. Chris and Carl discuss their path, owning a box, remembering to breathe, dad bods, and much more!
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Tim & John head into the social media zone and talk with the guys that run Hydronic Heating Techs, a Facebook group that celebrates the hydronics industry and its 5000+ member base. Mike Crompton, the creator of the group, and Ron Parshall discuss moderating the group and the ins and outs of running a successful social media page. Both contractors, with years of experience, talk about how they entered the trades, what they like to do in their "spare" time, and it's our first podcast where we can view our guests as we watch Mike get funky with local craft brew.
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Anna Pearson is a rising star. The Not Dead Yet crew head to Las Vegas to talk with this first-year apprentice who has what it takes to make an indelible impression in the plumbing trades. Anna (@theplumbingprincess on Instagram) and the crew discuss her journey, championing for women in the trades and the recruitment of young, skilled women, dispelling sexist overtones on the jobsite and what she loves most about the job. Barefoot plumbing, Porta Potty communications and "Don't call me sir?" You've come to the right place.
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The boys head up to one of the most beautiful, yet fairly frigid places in the world as they cross the border to the foothills of the Canadian Rockies in Calgary, Alberta, where they talk to the warm and toasty Bob Baker, Baker Plumbing. We run the gamut of topics, ranging from beard or no beard, working with his boys—and now daughter—to his journey into the trades, coping with the death of his father, goat yoga, beekeeping and his fear of Sasquatch. Man, what a fun interview and such an inspirational, and, well, renaissance man!
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Talk about alliteration! The boys have a menage a trois with arguably the best trainers in the business. John Barba, Dave Holdorf and Rick Mayo talk about their journey—how they crossed paths and worked together at Wirsbo—eventually Uponor—and how training has evolved in the last 25 years, especially during the last year through COVID-19. They also talk about Taco After Dark and the new winter season starting February 10 at 7:00 pm EST. And they turn the tables on the Not Dead Yet hosts and interview them. And, what the heck is a ganglion cyst? No, it's not a character from Star Trek.
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The boys head out to Falls Church, Va., to talk with Michael Copp, Executive Vice President, PHCC. Michael talks about how the PHCC-NA has navigated through the pandemic, describes the many benefits of being a member, the live, in-person CONNECT trade show planned for October and the state of the industry. We also get to know Michael a bit better as he tells us his journey into his career and the PHCC, his hobbies such as recording music, motorcycle riding, sailing and rocking the bow tie. Growing up a Boston and New England fan, what does he think of Tom Brady going back to the Super Bowl with a different team? You'll have to listen!
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Season 2 has begun! This week the boys head to Missouri & Utah simultaneously (what?) to talk with Bob Rohr and his son Max about the industry, how he got his nickname, the Grub Steak Restaurant, Max's return to Caleffi and the new Shop Talk webinar series in 2021 with a Showdown twist. The Rohr family has been an influential and important name in the plumbing, HVAC and hydronic industry, and Hot Rod talks about his introduction into the trades and introducing Max to the trades, tinkering around the shop, and riding motorcycles around the age of 2, for example. (DCFS, line 1). You don't want to miss the kick-off to season 2, and be sure to sign up for the new Shop Talk webinar that returns Monday January 25, 2021 at 6:30 pm CST.
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As the boys finish Season 1 of the Not Dead Yet podcast, they reflect on the past year, and Mechanical Hub's Eric Aune joins the guys to talk about an array of different topics — the Make Trades Great Again podcast, the future of mankind, roach motels, colonoscopies, the pros and strangeness of Air BnBs, having fun getting together at trade shows, missing their friends in-person, binge watching, and Netflix and Chill. Check out the end of Season 1 and subscribe to our channel so you can get a peek into industry personalities, and get the latest trade info when season two starts back up in a couple of weeks!
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This week the boys head over to northwest Indiana to talk with Danny Gronendyke, Gronendyke Plumbing, Inc., Merrillville, Ind. This rapping plumber talks about his burgeoning rap career, his entrepreneurial spirit, his professional journey, advice he would give people starting in the trades, what the industry can do to better itself, service calls during the Cubs World Series and triathlon training. Oh, and you think we'd let Danny off the hook without a little rap demo? C'mon, you gotta hear this!
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This week the boys head deep in the heart of Texas to visit with Joel Frederick, president of Quarter Moon Plumbing, San Antonio. Joel talks about the state of the plumbing trade in Texas with licensed plumbers, promoting the trades in his area, Texas BBQ, Dallas Cowboys and random Texas football thoughts, as Tim shares his woes of Big 8 football and witnessing the fall of an undefeated Kansas State football team at the hands of Sirr Parker and the Texas A&M Aggies, and other good stuff. And, is hubaloo even a word? You mean hullabaloo?
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This week the guys talk with Nick Sattler, partner and executive director of MechanicalXchange, Egan, Minn., and Mark Perrone, purchasing manager, JC Cannistraro, Watertown, Mass., a top 100 mechanical contractor out of the Boston area. The MechanicalXchange connects manufacturers and contractors on a one-on-one level. It gives contractors the relationship and control in their supply chain management that they can’t get anyplace else in the market, and it gives the the opportunity to build that relationship on an upper level capacity.
This week the boys head to Chicago's western burbs as they talk to the bearded magician, Coach C, Alan Carlson (@alan_carlson on IG). One of our favorite follows on the Gram, Alan discusses his family roots in the plumbing trade, life as a service tech, the Bears' ongoing futility as a franchise, social media etiquette and the need for better industry marketing to attract more people into the trades.
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Want to know what it's like to live and work in Alaska? This week the boys head up to the Last Frontier to talk with Everett Knudsen (@907plumber on IG), owner of 907 Heating & Plumbing. Everett talks about living and working in extreme conditions, as he navigates the Alaskan climate, funky daylight changes, and some encounters with the free-roaming wildlife. He also tells a story about a life-and-death encounter crossing the Valdez Harbor in extreme cold and snowy conditions while working on the GPS systems for oil tankers entering the harbor. Everett also drops some exclusive scoops as it pertains to his new adventures ahead. John has always romanticized about Alaska, and it's still on his bucket list of places to visit. This will have to be the next best thing. Sit back and enjoy this convo from the 907 Plumber.
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No one ever accused us of not having real talk with our guests. This week the boys head to South Florida to talk with Omar Harris (@omartheplumber on IG), plumber with Broward County Facilities, Broward County, Florida, as they discuss diversity in the trades. Are we doing enough as an industry? Omar talks about his path to the trades, his work, and his influence on others to join the trades. Warning: For the most part, this is unedited and uncut. #skilledtrades #bluecollar #plumbinglife #diversityinthetrades #dirtyhandscleanmoney
As the boys reach mid-point of season 1 of the Not Dead Yet Podcast, they go pantless, I mean, guestless, as they reflect on the first 12 episodes, conduct their own Mount Rushmore of movies, music, cocktails and bucket list travel destinations. Get to know the hosts better as this lesson in free association is chock full of good stories, including their craziest work experiences. Tim even goes through the gauntlet of a segment we called Quick Hitters, no not those. Sit back and enjoy these two dopes talk about their lives, and a little about the trades.
The Not Dead Yet crew talk tankless water heaters with Brian Fenske, Director of Commercial Sales, Navien and Eric Silva, owner, Silva Mechanical. Silva, a plumbing and mechanical contractor from West Bloomfield Township, MI, just outside of Detroit, is an avid tankless installer and Navien loyalist. Silva knows tankless, but too "high profile" for the union? They talk about tankless' ever-growing share in the water heating marketplace, how they both started in the industry, tankless misconceptions and misunderstandings, and the importance of training and a licensed contractor. #tankless #waterheating #tanklesswaterheaters #skilledtrades
With Veterans Day right around the corner, Chaunte Hall joins the boys. Chaunte Hall is a U.S. Air Force veteran, an adjunct college professor, executive career coach, CEO of Centurion Military Alliance, and most recently, became the president of Victory Trades Alliance (VTA). Victory Trades Alliance is an organization that focuses on helping veterans service members in transitioning into fulfilling careers in the skilled trades industry, specifically in mechanical, electrical and plumbing. And, with all of these professional accomplishments, she’s a mom to two beautiful kids. In addition to talking about the Victory Trades Alliance and the Centurion Military Alliance, she talks about family, fitness and flag. And, how does the Triple Lindy make its way into the show?
The boys head to the Great Northwest to talk with Steve Murray, a 35-year industry veteran, who discusses why his employer, CPI Plumbing & Heating, has chosen to invest heavily in developing the tech skills of local high school grads, working with various vendors and suppliers to create a 2,500-sq.-ft. learning facility from scratch. Part of the success of the Training Lab came in the form of a sizable donation of hydronic equipment from Uponor. Bill Gray, president of Uponor North America, talks about the investment made in the skilled tradesman, and both talk about the importance of industry training. Steve and Bill talk about the industry, their intros into it, COVID-19 and the short-term economic "forecrap," uh, a new term inadvertently coined during the conversation. More info on the training lab can be found on www.mechanical-hub.com.
Dan Foley, Foley Mechanical, and Jeff Riley, Coredron, talk about their journey into the trades, favorite concerts, how they met and paying it forward. They also talk about the importance of the contractor/manufacturer's rep relationship as they both work hand in hand to get the job done right for the customer while making that hard-earned money. Party time! Excellent!
Nichole Millage stops by the show this week. This Gold Medal Paralympian tells us her story of overcoming adversity as she lost her leg in a horrible boating accident. This multi-faceted, multi-medal winner struck gold in the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio De Janeiro for sitting volleyball. She currently serves as the Environmental Sustainability Specialist for the city of Champaign, where she manages the city's recycling programs. This woman has been kicking butt on and off the court her whole life and she sits down with the guys to tell them her story.
Bruce Carnevale, president and CEO of Bradford White water heaters, joins the show as he talks about his foray into the company, the company's commitment to the trades and American-made, the state of the water heater industry and efficiency standards and regulations, plus much, much more. Join the boys as they go in-depth with Bruce. #bradfordwhite #plumbing #plumbinglife #waterheating #waterheaters
It's 2020 and is it really any wonder that women are crushing it in the trades these days? Danielle "Twig" Browne, plumbing maintenance for the University of Newfoundland, Canada, and Linda Hudek, L.H. Plumbing Services, Fairfield, Ohio, discuss life in the trades. These real women in the trades have been kicking ass for years now as they talk about their love for plumbing, how the trades gave them confidence in their abilities, the acceptance of mental illness, rainbow pride, and much, much more. @thelittlestplumber @thebrunetteplumber @mechanicalhub #womeninthetrades #plumbing
Jason McKinnon, Director of Technical Services, Viega LLC, joins the boys to dispel the myths that press technology is taking the skills out of the trade, the state of New England sports—sans Tom Brady—the skilled trades and training through the pandemic. Get to know Jason a bit more during this informative cast. Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy! #killing the craft #viega #presstechnology #takingthekillsoutpofthetrades #plumbing
Nick Nagele, co-founder of Whiskey Acres Distilling Co., Dekalb, Ill., joins the boys as he discusses the decision to make hand sanitizer during the pandemic. He also gives us a crash course on Whiskey and Bourbon, and the distilling business. Hey, and who doesn't like Cicadas for some background effect!
Taco's Johnny White joins the crew as he discusses the direction of the company with CEO Cheryl Merchant at the helm, and his two boys entrenched in the business. We also talk about what it is to be an American—for the love of this country. And, we discuss one of the most important topics, his hair. Join us as we get to know the real John Hazen White, Jr.
Our first guest! Steve Richman of Milwaukee Tool joins the boys as he talks about success during the pandemic, expansion at the company, and a bit about himself, as we get up close with the group prez. It's no wonder the company was headed in the right direction after his arrival with his enthusiasm, direction and the culture he put in place.
What the heck is the Not Dead Yet Podcast? Listen to hosts John Mesenbrink and Tim Ward talk about the direction of the podcast, discuss their career paths and announce their first special guest for Episode 1.