This week on The Fix we are joined by our friends and partners Joe Herkowski and Steve Stickler from <a href="https://www.hsarep.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Herkowski Stickler and Associates</a> (HSA).They talk about the challenges faced by the plumbing industry, succession planning, shortage of skilled labor in trades, career advantages of pursuing trades, diversity, community efforts, and building strong relationships in the industry.Follow HSA on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/herkowski-stickler-associates/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hsareps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HerkowskiStickler" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hsareps" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Hsareps" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/HerkowskiA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.

Using Technology to Shape the Future of Skilled Trades

The Fix is the podcast made for the trades - built to support tradespeople, promote education, foster innovation and inspire the next generation of essential pros.  

Coming to you from Oatey University and hosted by Oatey Co.’s Katherine Lehtinen, Senior Vice President of Brand and Digital Marketing, and Doug Buchan, Licensed Master Plumber and Technical Applications Manager.  

Each episode, you’ll hear from real trade experts in various fields, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical and more. They’ll explore everything from overcoming obstacles and combatting common misconceptions faced in the trades, as well as how to grow the talent pipeline and ensure the longevity of the industry.

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