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The Fix

The Fix

By: Oatey Co.
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 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. For additional resources, visit www.oatey.com or follow @oatey_co on Instagram.Copyright 2025 Oatey Co. Career Success Economics
Episodes
  • Pipes & Platforms: Growing a Plumbing Career On and Offline with Oatey Ambassadors Jose and Tucker

    Pipes & Platforms: Growing a Plumbing Career On and Offline with Oatey Ambassadors Jose and Tucker
    Aug 11 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.
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    23 mins
  • Plumbing the North: Canadian Perspectives on the Trade with Oatey Ambassadors Rob Lupton & Grant Blundell

    Plumbing the North: Canadian Perspectives on the Trade with Oatey Ambassadors Rob Lupton & Grant Blundell
    Jul 21 2025

    In this episode of The Fix, we chat with Canadian Oatey Ambassadors Rob Lupton and Grant Blundell about their careers in plumbing, running their own businesses, and what it’s like working in the trade north of the border. Rob, a third-generation plumber, and Grant, who started his own company after more than a decade in the field, share insights on the challenges of finding skilled workers, navigating licensing and codes, and balancing work, family, and social media.

    Follow Rob on Instagram at @precision.plumbing.and.drains.

    Follow Grant on Instagram at @g.bplumbing.
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    24 mins
  • Hard Hats and High Hopes: Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Construction

    Hard Hats and High Hopes: Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Construction
    Jun 16 2025

    In this episode of The Fix, we chat with Keller Hayes, Director of Transportation & Construction GIRL, a program of the HOYA Foundation that’s inspiring the next generation of women to pursue careers in construction, transportation, and the trades. Keller shares powerful stories of impact—from 6-year-olds lighting up behind heavy equipment to young women realizing their economic potential through career exposure. With hands-on events like Transportation and Construction GIRL Day and an immersive Career Week for GIRLs, the organization is breaking down stereotypes and opening doors for girls to explore high-paying, rewarding trade careers.

    Learn more at constructiongirl.org

    Follow along on Facebook, , Instagram and LinkedIn
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    21 mins
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