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The FixA Trades Conversation Author: Oatey Co.
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, youll hear from real trade experts in various fields, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical and more. Theyll 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. For additional resources, visit www.oatey.com or follow @oatey_co on Instagram. Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Education Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Pipes & Platforms: Growing a Plumbing Career On and Offline with Oatey Ambassadors Jose and Tucker
Episode 40
Monday, 11 August, 2025
In this episode of The Fix, we chat with two of our Oatey Ambassadors — Jose Lopez, owner of My Plumbing Friends in Florida, and Tucker Baney, a North Carolina plumber with over 900K social media followers. Jose shares his journey from working with medical air and vacuum systems to launching his own plumbing business, and his vision for mentoring the next generation through trade school partnerships. Tucker talks about balancing family life, plumbing, and a thriving online presence while breaking down misconceptions about the trade. Together, they highlight the importance of networking, open-minded learning, and building unity among tradespeople.Follow My Plumbing Friends on Instagram and connect with Tucker on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.
