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Welcome to Make Trades Great Again! Join Eric and Andy, seasoned plumbing and heating contractors turned business owners, as they dive deep into the world of skilled trades careers.
If you're passionate about building a successful service business or considering starting your own venture in the skilled trades industry, smash that subscribe button. With their wealth of experience and expertise, Eric and Andy share invaluable insights on everything from launching your own business, setting competitive rates, and navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship.
Discover the secrets to thriving in the competitive trades landscape as Eric and Andy unravel practical tips, proven strategies, and real-life anecdotes that will fuel your journey towards excellence. Whether you're an aspiring tradesperson, a seasoned professional, or simply intrigued by the fascinating world of skilled trades, this podcast is your go-to resource for success.
Tune in twice a week for engaging discussions, in-depth interviews with industry leaders, and step-by-step guidance on investing wisely in your trade business. We'll explore essential topics like financial management, client relations, staying updated with industry advancements, and much more.
"Make Trades Great Again" is available on all major podcast platforms, ensuring you never miss a chance to level up your career in the trades. Let Eric and Andy empower you to take charge of your professional destiny and carve a rewarding path in the world of skilled trades. Get ready to transform your passion into a thriving and profitable venture!
Episode | Date |
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Andy needs a new playlist!
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Apr 30, 2024 |
Power struggles over the grid in Minnesota!
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Apr 23, 2024 |
Eric had surgery. He wont shut up about it...
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Apr 16, 2024 |
Tips & Tricks for Economic Shifts
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Apr 09, 2024 |
Big changes coming for MTGA
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Feb 27, 2024 |
Give me my money!
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Feb 20, 2024 |
Quit Putting It Off!
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Feb 13, 2024 |
Becky & Michael, RIDGID Tools
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Feb 08, 2024 |
Samsung HVAC's Wade McCorkel live from AHR Expo
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Feb 06, 2024 |
Bryan Orr, host of HVAC School Podcast
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Feb 01, 2024 |
Keep The Heat On!
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Jan 30, 2024 |
No heat, no hot water..
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Jan 25, 2024 |
Eric looks back on '23, Forward into 2024
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Jan 23, 2024 |
5 Things Apprentices Should Do Every Day
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Jan 18, 2024 |
Reviewing 2023 w/ Andy
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Jan 16, 2024 |
The Buzzfeed Quiz w/ Chad
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Jan 11, 2024 |
Breaking Down the Estimating Process
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Jan 09, 2024 |
Job Seekers: Do This!
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Jan 04, 2024 |
New in town & starting a business?
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Jan 02, 2024 |
To Replace or Not to Replace
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Dec 21, 2023 |
Never Work With Family. Buying the business, not the baggage
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Dec 19, 2023 |
Take this job and shove it!
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Dec 14, 2023 |
What’s an ideal length of apprenticeship?
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Dec 12, 2023 |
New business idea? Off grid heating
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Dec 07, 2023 |
New hire ride-along
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Dec 05, 2023 |
Slow down!
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Nov 30, 2023 |
Exploring Our Coffee Rituals and Power Tool Puzzles
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Nov 28, 2023 |
Does Andy need a new shop?
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Nov 23, 2023 |
Cash Hoarding
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Nov 21, 2023 |
Another App?! Are all these connected appliances necessary?
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Nov 16, 2023 |
Trust But Verify! Dealing with job challenges.
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Nov 14, 2023 |
When is enough, enough? Should we troubleshoot over the phone or schedule a service call?
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Nov 09, 2023 |
Going the Extra Mile
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Oct 17, 2023 |
Fuel Prices: Navigating Winter Heating Costs
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Oct 12, 2023 |
Now Hiring!
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Oct 10, 2023 |
Top 3 Mistakes New Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them
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Oct 05, 2023 |
You installed it. You NEED to service it!
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Oct 03, 2023 |
Don't Do What Mark Did!
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Sep 28, 2023 |
Andy updates us on the bathroom remodel saga
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Sep 26, 2023 |
Ditching Corporate Life: Brent McCauley talks major career change
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Sep 21, 2023 |
Getting Ahead: Business Strategy for Seasonal Changes
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Sep 19, 2023 |
Strategies to help close your next sales pitch
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Sep 14, 2023 |
Ducted or Not...Heat pump install tips & tricks
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Sep 12, 2023 |
Are we finally back to normal? Where are my materials?!
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Sep 07, 2023 |
Eric went to the party & Andy went fishing with the guys
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Sep 05, 2023 |
Are we seeing a shift toward Heat Pump Water Heaters?
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Aug 31, 2023 |
The Hidden Dangers of Using Customer-Supplied Fixtures
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Aug 29, 2023 |
Balancing Time & Tasks as a Small Business Owner
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Aug 24, 2023 |
Recap of Eric's trip to Milwaukee Pipeline
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Aug 22, 2023 |
Business Trials and Success Stories w/ Denver Baker
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Aug 17, 2023 |
Mixing Business and Pleasure: Client Parties and Family Businesses...Good Idea?
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Aug 15, 2023 |
The Job is at a Standstill, Waiting on Inspections
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Aug 10, 2023 |
Overcoming Challenges in a Rapidly Shifting Trade Industry
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Aug 08, 2023 |
Overcoming Jobsite Challenges, Picking The Correct Equipment
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Aug 03, 2023 |
The Unsung Heroes of Retail: Hardware Stores in the Modern Era
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Aug 01, 2023 |
Clash of the podcasts! Our Big Fat Collab Episode!
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Jul 27, 2023 |
Bonus: "You gotta raise your rates!" But do we?
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Jul 25, 2023 |
Should techs get sales incentives? Welcome Denver Baker as guest co-host
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Jul 20, 2023 |
Bonus: How Much Money Would Be Enough
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Jul 18, 2023 |
Labor Law changes, good or bad?
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Jul 13, 2023 |
Bonus: Andys Job At The Courthouse
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Jul 11, 2023 |
Taking the leap, Install to Service
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Jul 06, 2023 |
Bonus: Should techs be recording & posting in the field?
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Jul 04, 2023 |
Texas Hates Water Breaks
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Jun 29, 2023 |
Vegan Woodwork & Customer Perspectives
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Jun 27, 2023 |
17 yr-old Facebooker Looking for a Job
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Jun 22, 2023 |
Bonus: I demand to speak with the manager!
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Jun 20, 2023 |
Bonus: Andy is about to blow up the bathroom
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Jun 20, 2023 |
WWYDD? What would you do different?
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Jun 15, 2023 |
Break Time
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May 16, 2023 |
Too Big, Too Fast? Guest Denver Baker on growing and downsizing
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May 11, 2023 |
College vs. Trades Real Talk
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May 09, 2023 |
Van Talk: Custom or Factory kit?
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May 04, 2023 |
#217 Bonus: Answering DM’s about design hydronic software
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May 02, 2023 |
#216 Can you afford your first employee?
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Apr 27, 2023 |
#215 Things we hate about plumbing
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Apr 24, 2023 |
#214 BS from the MTGA studio 1B
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Apr 20, 2023 |
#213 Bonus ISH show in Germany Recap
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Apr 18, 2023 |
#212 @thelittlestplumber Danielle Browne
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Apr 13, 2023 |
#211 Bonus what to start doing
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Apr 11, 2023 |
#210 I Love Plumbing! Andy Cam live from Frankfurt, Germany!
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Apr 06, 2023 |
#209 Bonus Changing careers
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Apr 04, 2023 |
#208 Webstone's Lisa Lyon & TAP Plumbing's Travis Abaire: Live from AHR Expo
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Mar 30, 2023 |
#207 Bonus All the way from Germany w/ Janik from REMS Tools
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Mar 28, 2023 |
#206 Hot Boxes and Angry Almonds with HVAC_JAY604
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Mar 23, 2023 |
#205 Bonus A heap of smarts, online learning
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Mar 21, 2023 |
#204 Phone A Friend: Live from AHR Expo
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Mar 16, 2023 |
#203 Everything In It's Right Place
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Mar 14, 2023 |
#202 Living the Remodel
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Mar 09, 2023 |
#201 Bonus: Guilty Pleasures
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Mar 07, 2023 |
#200 Changing Trades
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Mar 02, 2023 |
#199 Bonus! Taking the late call
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Feb 28, 2023 |
#198 RIDGID at AHR Expo w/ Michael Provenzano & Jim Vild
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Feb 23, 2023 |
#197 Bonus: Its Spring Cleaning Time!
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Feb 21, 2023 |
#196 Travis Brungardt - Catalyst Built
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Feb 17, 2023 |
#195 HVAC Tactical founder Ben Poole
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Feb 14, 2023 |
#194 Someone ordered the wrong boiler - Heating Talk
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Feb 09, 2023 |
#193 Bonus - Specialty Tools and Batteries
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Feb 07, 2023 |
#192 Patrick Caldow @aussieapprentice
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Feb 02, 2023 |
#191 Bonus: Get Ready for a Slow Down!
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Jan 31, 2023 |
#190 Organize Your Operations
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Jan 26, 2023 |
#189 Bonus Trade show season!
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Jan 24, 2023 |
#188 Can We Afford Heat Pumps?
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Jan 19, 2023 |
#187 Bonus: Increase Efficiency!
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Jan 17, 2023 |
#186 Should You Specialize?
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Jan 12, 2023 |
#185 Bonus: Eric's look back on 2022 and ahead into the New Year
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Jan 10, 2023 |
#184 Part 2 Chris Armstrong
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Jan 05, 2023 |
#183 Bonus: All about Andy! Looking back and ahead as we start 2023
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Jan 03, 2023 |
#182 Chris Armstrong @pstheplumber Part 1
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Dec 29, 2022 |
#181 Take it or Leave it...Deliveries!
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Dec 27, 2022 |
#180 Trash talk or not?
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Dec 22, 2022 |
#179 Bonus. IOT is it really necessary
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Dec 20, 2022 |
#178 Van talk
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Dec 15, 2022 |
#177 Andy Takes His Bid Back
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Dec 13, 2022 |
#176 Chad's Hot Honey
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Dec 08, 2022 |
#175 Bonus Rub-a-dub-dub, we don't need no tub!
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Dec 06, 2022 |
#174 Bonus Bonus What about Bob?
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Dec 02, 2022 |
#173 New tool Flare!
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Dec 01, 2022 |
#172 Giving customers bad news sucks!
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Nov 29, 2022 |
#171 Gas, Electric, Fuel Oil…Which is cheapest?
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Nov 24, 2022 |
#170 Bonus - What's your preference, copper or PEX Stub outs?
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Nov 22, 2022 |
#169 Do you wanna buy a new tool?
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Nov 17, 2022 |
#168 Bonus: Did Andy's Van Get Stolen?
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Nov 15, 2022 |
#167 How Do You Get Paid?
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Nov 10, 2022 |
#166 Handling the dirty work, when to let an employee go.
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Nov 08, 2022 |
#165 Hurricanes and Supply chains
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Nov 03, 2022 |
#164 Bonus 6-pack of nipples
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Nov 01, 2022 |
#163 I like to watch
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Oct 27, 2022 |
#162 When to hire an employee?
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Oct 25, 2022 |
#161 AHR 2023 with Nicole Bush
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Oct 20, 2022 |
#160 Tool Talk!
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Oct 18, 2022 |
#159 Pay in the Trades with Chad
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Oct 13, 2022 |
#158 Fall is in the air!
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Oct 11, 2022 |
#157 You're Fired!
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Oct 06, 2022 |
#156 Bonus: Can heat pumps replace gas heating systems in in the North?
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Oct 04, 2022 |
#155 Listener questions: How do you get started on the project?
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Sep 29, 2022 |
#154 Bonus "Find a contractor listings" Do you use them?
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Sep 27, 2022 |
#153 Free estimates, just a marketing scheme?
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Sep 22, 2022 |
#152 Bonus - The Electrification of everything
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Sep 20, 2022 |
#151 Do the trades pay enough?
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Sep 15, 2022 |
#150 Bonus Social media in the workplace
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Sep 13, 2022 |
#149 Online -vs- Local Suppliers?
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Sep 08, 2022 |
#148 Bonus Google reviews
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Sep 06, 2022 |
#147 Patrick Finley @commercial_Kitchen_chronicles
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Sep 01, 2022 |
#146 Bonus: Shark Week
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Aug 30, 2022 |
#145 Bruce, are you naked!?
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Aug 25, 2022 |
#144 What? No free estimates?!
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Aug 23, 2022 |
#143 Whatcha gonna drive?
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Aug 18, 2022 |
#142 Bonus: Drive it like you stole it!
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Aug 16, 2022 |
#141 Troubleshooting and Home Inspections gone wrong
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Aug 11, 2022 |
#140 Bonus Clean start
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Aug 09, 2022 |
#139 Jamie Christensen @northwest_hvac
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Aug 04, 2022 |
#138 Are we really stuck on this 7 to 3:30 thing?
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Aug 02, 2022 |
#137 What it sounds like when doves cry
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Jul 28, 2022 |
#136 What to charge part 2
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Jul 26, 2022 |
#135 What to Charge revisited Part 1
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Jul 21, 2022 |
#134 Bonus - Who ya gonna call?
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Jul 19, 2022 |
#133 Then & Now: What's changed for the better in our trades
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Jul 14, 2022 |
#132 Bonus - Proactive or Reactive?
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May 31, 2022 |
#131 The perfect customer part II
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May 26, 2022 |
#130 It's getting hot in here!
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May 24, 2022 |
#129 Finding the perfect customer
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May 19, 2022 |
#128 Big Brother Bonus!
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May 17, 2022 |
#127 The cheapest employee you'll ever hire!
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May 12, 2022 |
#126 The Prime Sized Chicken
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May 11, 2022 |
#125 Healthy till you’re not…
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May 05, 2022 |
#124 Andy will never get the 14 minutes of life back - Bonus
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May 03, 2022 |
#123 As the world turns w/ Bob Baker
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Apr 28, 2022 |
#122 Getting through Lull
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Apr 26, 2022 |
#121 Making mistakes, making it right.
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Apr 21, 2022 |
#120 Judge Andy & the 2 amigos
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Apr 19, 2022 |
#119 Getting Paid: Credit Cards!
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Apr 14, 2022 |
#118 Reward Miles
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Apr 12, 2022 |
#117 Story time with Eric & Andy
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Apr 08, 2022 |
#116 The boys are back! Bonus
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Apr 05, 2022 |
#115 Calculating your rates
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Mar 31, 2022 |
#114 What’s the Tip of the day, To Tip or not to Tip?
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Mar 29, 2022 |
#113 Apprentice pods, part 2, part duex
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Mar 24, 2022 |
#112 It's a trap!
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Mar 22, 2022 |
#111 Apprentice Pods - Revisited
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Mar 17, 2022 |
#110 Running for the Benji
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Mar 15, 2022 |
#109 Matt Blomquist Build_Learn_Teach
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Mar 10, 2022 |
#108 Bonus - After Hours Calls
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Mar 08, 2022 |
#107 The Greatest Journeyman - Rehashed
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Mar 03, 2022 |
#106 Bonus Tattoo Discussion
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Mar 01, 2022 |
#105 Meeting the challenge
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Feb 24, 2022 |
#104 Technical Work Wear
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Feb 22, 2022 |
#103 Face tattoos & Chad
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Feb 17, 2022 |
#102 To train or not to train.
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Feb 16, 2022 |
#101 How much is too much?
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Feb 11, 2022 |
#100 Andy Orders A New Van!
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Feb 09, 2022 |
#99 Software Struggles
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Feb 03, 2022 |
#98 Las Vegas Live with George DeJesus & Alan Carlson AHR 2022
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Feb 02, 2022 |
#97 Make a list
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Jan 28, 2022 |
#96 Bonus - Setting goals for the new year
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Jan 25, 2022 |
#95 PEX Gas Pipe?! What is this stuff?
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Jan 21, 2022 |
#94 What’s the new year bringing?
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Jan 18, 2022 |
#93 Rural Supply Chain
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Jan 14, 2022 |
#92 Tobacco on the job
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Jan 11, 2022 |
#91 Bathroom Safety. Wait, what?
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Jan 06, 2022 |
#90 The after sale logistics
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Jan 04, 2022 |
#89 Year end Prep
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Dec 31, 2021 |
#88 Bonus: We're going to AHR Expo
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Dec 28, 2021 |
#87 To stock or not, friggin' supply chain issues!
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Dec 23, 2021 |
#86 What are the plumbing fundamentals we need to teach?
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Dec 21, 2021 |
#85 The recycling game
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Dec 17, 2021 |
#84 Bonus - Hourly or Flat Rate?
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Dec 14, 2021 |
#83 Thinking of hiring?
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Dec 09, 2021 |
#82 Bonus It's simply a Logo
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Dec 07, 2021 |
#81 Advertising to the masses
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Dec 03, 2021 |
#80 Bonus: Andy gets rear-ended
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Nov 30, 2021 |
#79: Friend or Foe? How do you treat your supplier?
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Nov 25, 2021 |
#78 Bonus The Dilemma, to side work or not to side work?
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Nov 23, 2021 |
#77 The Great Resignation
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Nov 19, 2021 |
#76 Bonus: We asked for this.
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Nov 16, 2021 |
75: Scheduling! Funner than you think, maybe.
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Nov 11, 2021 |
#74 Bonus
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Nov 10, 2021 |
#73 Regular Old Dick Tracy
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Nov 05, 2021 |
#72 Bonus - Union VS Non-union
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Nov 02, 2021 |
#71 Taking Vacation
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Oct 29, 2021 |
#70 It's all in the details.
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Oct 27, 2021 |
#69 Working together
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Oct 22, 2021 |
#68 Bonus - We're calling a time out
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Oct 19, 2021 |
#67 How many batteries do you need?!
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Oct 15, 2021 |
#66 Bonus What Options?
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Oct 13, 2021 |
#65 Get Prepared
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Oct 08, 2021 |
#64 Bonus - Social Entertainment
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Oct 05, 2021 |
#63 Switching Brands
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Oct 01, 2021 |
#62 Bonus Socially Mind Blown
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Sep 29, 2021 |
#61 Keeping your cool in the heat of it
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Sep 24, 2021 |
#60 Bonus - Do It Now!
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Sep 21, 2021 |
#59 Should I quit or ask for a raise?
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Sep 17, 2021 |
#58 Bonus - Stop Talking!
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Sep 14, 2021 |
#57 Tools for Efficiency
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Sep 10, 2021 |
#56 Bonus - Flip Flops and House Calls
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Sep 07, 2021 |
#55 Saying No to Custy
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Sep 03, 2021 |
EP54 Bonus Inspect this....
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Aug 31, 2021 |
#53 Walmart failed my inspection....
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Aug 27, 2021 |
#52 So where do I get all this training, man?
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Aug 20, 2021 |
#51 Are you good enough?
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Aug 13, 2021 |
#50 Yeti or Coleman? Which one are you?
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Jul 02, 2021 |
#49 Hey Siri, Why you talking?
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Jun 25, 2021 |
#48 Brand Loyalty
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Jun 18, 2021 |
#47 Where's the Bread?
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Jun 11, 2021 |
#46 Trophies & Practical Jokes. Oh, and Chad is back.
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Jun 04, 2021 |
#45 What an angle!
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May 28, 2021 |
#44 Kevin from Seaside!
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May 21, 2021 |
#43 Instagram Q&A part 2
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May 14, 2021 |
#42 Instagram Q&A Part I
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May 07, 2021 |
EP# 41 Just another organization episode....
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Apr 30, 2021 |
#40 The Biggest Plumber a.k.a Alex Gouin
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Apr 23, 2021 |
#39 The Money is in the Ground!
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Apr 16, 2021 |
#38 Toolaholic Kiefer Limeback in the house!
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Apr 09, 2021 |
#37 When good plans go awry!
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Apr 02, 2021 |
#36 Bull$#it, those kids want to work!
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Mar 26, 2021 |
#35 Apprentice Pods 2- The tale of the Golden Wrench
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Mar 19, 2021 |
#34 Apprentice Pods! Part 1
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Mar 12, 2021 |
#33 I owe it all to the Oregon Trail
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Mar 05, 2021 |
#32 The best of everything?
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Feb 26, 2021 |
#31 Who Provides the Tools?
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Feb 20, 2021 |
#30 Asset Management
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Feb 12, 2021 |
#29 Run what you Brung, Bro
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Feb 05, 2021 |
#28 Chad is back. Sorry. Lol
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Jan 08, 2021 |
#27 Put Yer Feet Up!
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Jan 01, 2021 |
#26 Getting Paid, Part Deux
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Dec 25, 2020 |
#25 Break 19, Can I get a radio check?
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Dec 18, 2020 |
#24 Favorite tools, trucks & jobs.
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Dec 11, 2020 |
#23 Is it a big thing?
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Dec 04, 2020 |
#22 I fought the law & the law won: Warranty edition.
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Nov 27, 2020 |
#21 Making the Connection
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Nov 20, 2020 |
#20 Getting Paid
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Nov 13, 2020 |
#19 Cash is King
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Nov 06, 2020 |
#18 Advertising Your Business
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Oct 30, 2020 |
#17 Ol' Reliable
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Oct 23, 2020 |
# 16 Our Biggest Mistakes
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Oct 15, 2020 |
#15 It all starts with a plan.
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Oct 09, 2020 |
#14 Wasting Time? Job Site Distractions
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Oct 02, 2020 |
#13 Adam Sperry Talks tools and organization
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Sep 25, 2020 |
#12 Introducing our "sister" podcast Not Dead Yet!
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Sep 18, 2020 |
#11 Finding the Balance
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Sep 11, 2020 |
#10 Listen up, Apprentices!
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Sep 04, 2020 |
#9 Opportunities by Choice
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Aug 28, 2020 |
#8 Recruiting!
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Aug 21, 2020 |
#7 Playing Nice on the Jobsite
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Aug 14, 2020 |
#6 The Greatest Journeyman
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Aug 07, 2020 |
#5 How to be a GREAT Apprentice
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Jul 31, 2020 |
#4 It all starts at the dinner table
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Jul 24, 2020 |
#3 Eric, the college dropout.
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Jul 17, 2020 |
#2 Funeral flowers, sewer geysers & more.
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Jul 10, 2020 |
#1 Hello! I'm Eric, he's Andy. We're plumbers.
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Jul 03, 2020 |