Appetite for Construction
Mechanical Hub Media's John Mesenbrink and Tim Ward turn up the volume as hosts of this weekly Appetite for Construction podcast. The chat fest digs deep into the building trades industry, and features interviews with industry professionals and a variety of irrelevant, fun stuff that we hope you will enjoy. Trust us, we are just two regular guys with lots of thoughts, ideas and opinions. #construction #trades #tradetalk #plumbing #mechanicalsystems #buildingtrades #hvac #heatingandcooling
Episodes
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. In other words, using your pee for agricultural use.
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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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