Weld by Weld.com: Recent Episodes
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In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Bob Higg owner and operator of Franken Fab out of Tampa, FL about repairing Heavy Equipment and hardfacing. He talks about the common types of repairs they do to help get construction companies back up and running, hardfacing work that helps to extend the life of equipment, and the importance of safety when doing this work. He then leaves new welders looking to start their own business with some advice about buying what you need without going into a ton of debt.
Connect with Bob
Instagram @frankenfab813
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Connect with Beau
Weld App @beaudidit
Instagram @beaudiditwelding
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In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Jason Becker, Host of the Arcjunkies podcast and Owner of Underground Metal Works and Weld Works Training Center about the difference between a welding certificate and a welding certification. In a recent video, Beau visited Jason’s facility to show the process of getting certified to D1.1 using Dual Shield Flux core and in the podcast Jason elaborates on the process of getting certified and making sure you are getting the right one. He emphasizes that welding certifications are specific to processes, positions, materials, and thicknesses and that a basic welding certification is not a requirement for all welding jobs.
Connect with Jason
Instagram @arcjunkiespodcast @underground_metal_works
Website - https://www.underground-metalworks.com/
Arc Junkies Podcast - https://arcjunkies.com/
Thank You To Our Trusted Partners
Discover the power of the battery-powered ESAB Renegade Volt - https://foxly.link/EcZEEi
Learn more about the Thermacut EXTRA-FIRE - https://foxly.link/KnrZrx
Stop toxic welding fumes at the source with Abicor Binzel’s xFume Pro https://foxly.link/lUVEtV
Learn more about the Everlast Welders Lightning MTS 225 - https://foxly.link/BKQPDW
Connect with Beau
Weld App @beaudidit
Instagram @beaudiditwelding
Email - Beauw@weld.com
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In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Marc Levin who started an apprenticeship program called Welder Underground, in Brooklyn, New York. It aims to teach welding skills to young people aged 18 to 28. Unlike traditional schools, Welder Underground pays apprentices $15 per hour, eliminating the need for them to work multiple jobs to support themselves. The program provides a welcoming environment for those with no prior skills or training, emphasizing the importance of showing up on time, having a passion for learning, and a desire to use the skills for a positive purpose. The program currently involves building an 18-foot-tall sculpture designed by artist Eric Orr, which will be donated to Paris as a permanent reminder of the first Olympics to feature breaking as a sport.
Connect with Marc & Welder Underground
Instagram @welderunderground
Website https://www.welderunderground.org/
Thank You To Our Trusted Partners
Stop toxic welding fumes at the source with the Abicor Binzel xFume Pro https://foxly.link/lUVEtV
Learn more about the Thermacut EXTRA-FIRE - https://foxly.link/KnrZrx
Never miss a mark again with Markal Markers - https://foxly.link/oGn1YA
Learn more about the Everlast Welders Lightning MTS 225 - https://foxly.link/BKQPDW
Connect with Beau
Weld App @beaudidit
Instagram @beaudiditwelding
Email - Beauw@weld.com
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In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Keenan Maines, a seasoned welder fabricator, who recounts his 35-year career. He talks about getting his start in welding at Braun where he held multiple positions and advises new welders to get into manufacturing to get exposure to all kinds of jobs. He then talks about learning to weld aluminum after hours at a shop to get another job building car wash systems before walking in the door of DeAngelo Marine Exhaust and telling the owner's wife he could weld better than the guy out in the show who happened to be the owner and put his skills to the test getting a job right off the street. He then left to pursue work building turbine boats and power generators before coming back to DeAngelos where he currently works in the fabrication department. He leaves the audience with advice to own up for mistakes you make, and do you best every day and the money will find you.
Connect with Keenan
Instagram @metalsmasherart
Thank You To Our Trusted Partners
Learn more about the Lincoln Electric Power MIG 215 - https://foxly.link/hMWuTN
Learn more about the Thermacut EXTRA-FIRE - https://foxly.link/KnrZrx
Learn more about the Everlast Welders Lightning MTS 225 - https://foxly.link/BKQPDW
Learn more about the Renegade Volt from ESAB - https://foxly.link/EcZEEi
Connect with Beau
Weld App @beaudidit
Instagram @beaudiditwelding
Email - Beauw@weld.com
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In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Brain House from Housemade.us about the power of collaboration. Recently we popped by his shop and raced to see who would put together one of his Revolution 2x72 belt grinders the fastest.
If missed it you can watch it here
We decided it would be awesome to chat about how collaborating with others can help grow your business. He shares how he finds people to collaborate with, the red flags you want to avoid, and then ends the episode by advising on working on yourself to put out the best work possible.
Connect with Brian
Instagram @housemade.us
Website - Housemade.us
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HouseMadeUS
Thank You To Our Trusted Partners
Learn more about the Renegade Volt from ESAB - https://foxly.link/EcZEEi
Learn more about the X-Fume Pro from Abicor Binzel - https://foxly.link/lUVEtV
Learn more about the Lincoln Electric Power MIG 215 - https://foxly.link/hMWuTN
Learn more about the Thermacut EXTRA-FIRE - https://foxly.link/KnrZrx
Connect with Beau
Weld App @beaudidit
Instagram @beaudiditwelding
Email - Beauw@weld.com
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In this week’s episode, Beau sits down to chat with Stan Sherwin who we recently visited at DeAngelo Marine Exhaust where he raced against a Cobot to see who could weld a 32” flange the fastest. Stan shares his beginnings in the trade under his father's guidance, overcoming challenges and embracing the opportunities that led him to specialize in various welding techniques, particularly TIG welding different metals. He emphasizes the importance of practice, patience, and never shying away from challenging tasks to master the craft. Stan's stories shed light on his philosophy of striving to be the best, his adaptive learning through trial and error, and his advice to upcoming welders on pursuing excellence. We dive in after a quick word from our trusted partners
Connect With Stan
Instagram @ss_custom_welding
Learn more about DeAngelo Marine Exhaust https://deangelomarine.com/
Thank You To Our Trusted Partners
Learn more about the X-Fume Pro from Abicor Binzel - https://foxly.link/lUVEtV
Learn more about the Thermacut EXTRA-FIRE - https://foxly.link/KnrZrx
Learn more about the Everlast Welders Lightning MTS 225 - https://foxly.link/BKQPDW
Learn more about the Lincoln Electric Power MIG 215 - https://foxly.link/hMWuTN
Connect with Beau
Weld App @beaudidit
Instagram @beaudiditwelding
Email - Beauw@weld.com
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In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Hayden Barnes who taught himself to weld and changed careers by starting his business @tookiesshop named after his grandfather, leaving a desk job to work with his hands. He talks about how he has reached out to people in the online welding community for advice and tips to learn, built up his business via word of mouth and handing out flyers and business cards, and then leaves us with some advice about not being afraid to ask questions because you don’t know what you don’t know until you come across it.
Connect with Hadyen
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tookiesshop/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TookiesShop
Thank You To Our Trusted Partners
Everlast Welders - Check out the Lightning MTS 225 https://foxly.link/BKQPDW
3M - Enter to compete in Clash Of The Grinders www.weld.com/clashofthegrinders
ESAB - Check Out the battery-powered Renegade Volt https://foxly.link/EcZEEi
Abicor Binzel - Learn more about the X-Fume Pro https://foxly.link/lUVEtV
Connect with Beau
Weld App @beaudidit
Instagram @beaudiditwelding
Email - Beauw@weld.com
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In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Nate Bowman who you might know as the Weld Scientist about the upcoming season of Clash Of The Grinders which he will be hosting this year. Students will have a chance to win up to $15,000 for first place and Nate dives into some of the things students should keep in mind for the competition. He talks about working the application engineers over at 3M learning a ton about their products with hands on experience, and then leaves us with advice about learning to really dial in your machine by knowing what the knobs do.
Connect With Nate
Instagram @weldscientist
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@weldscientist
Thank You To Our Trusted Partners
Sign up for your chance to compete in season 2 of Clash Of The Grinders at www.weld.com/clashofthegrinders
Learn more about the Lincoln Electric Power MIG 215 MPi https://foxly.link/hMWuTN
Never miss a mark again with the great selection of markers for Markal https://foxly.link/oGn1YA
Learn more about the Thermacut Ex-Trafire https://foxly.link/KnrZrx
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In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Codie Aljets, a metal artist based in Gunnison, Colorado. He talks about finding inspiration in nature which is the subject of a lot of his art. He talks about trying to grow as an artist as well as in business with the help of a coach, meeting other artists when traveling and asking them questions, and a little behind his motivation in the art world, and giving it your all because you only have so much time to live in life so you might as well make the most of it.
Get in contact with Codie
Instagram @codiealjetsart
Website - www.codiealjetsart.com
Thank You To Our Trusted Partners
Learn more about the Lincoln Electric Power MIG 215 MPi
Sign up for your chance to compete in season 2 of Clash Of The Grinders at www.weld.com/clashofthegrinders
Learn more about the ESAB Renegade Volt
Never miss a mark again with the great selection of markers for Markal
Want to be on the show or have a topic you would like to hear about?
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In this week’s podcast, Beau chats with Jesse McCollum from Everlast Welders about their new line of handheld lasers and all the different things that people need to know when it comes to safety when acquiring one for your shop. He talks about his journey to working with Everlast, the learning curve with their new laser machines, and where he sees lasers fitting into the industry in the future.
Connect with Jesse
Instagram @mccollum.weldfab @everlastwelders
Website www.everlastgenerators.com
Thank You To Our Trusted Partners
Learn More about Everlast’s new line of laser welders here
Never miss a mark again, check out all the options from Markal here
Learn more about Thermacut’s EXTRA-FIRE series here
Enter to compete in season 2 of Clash Of The Grinders here
Learn more about the X-Fume Pro from Abicor Benzel here
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In this week's episode, Beau chats with John Henderson from ESAB about the world of Oxyfuel. He talks about the best practices when it comes to setting your gas for both cutting and welding, we go over the the different types of flames and best uses and then about lighting and exterminating your flame. If you are getting into the world of oxyfuel you won’t want to miss this one.
Connect with John
Email - john.henderson@esab.com
Thank You To Our Trusted Partners
Learn More about the ESAB G150 Portable Tote
Learn more about the Lincoln Electric Power MIG 215 MPi
Learn More about Everlast Welders here
Enter to compete in season 2 of Clash Of The Grinders here
Want to be on the show or have a topic you would like to hear about?
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In this week's episode, Beau chats with Dusty James owner of Pacific Arc Tig Welding about his approach to teaching people to TIG weld. He talks about how he focuses on starting with the fundamentals and trying to constantly get little wins to keep his students interested in learning.
Connect with Dusty
YouTube
Website
Thank You To Our Trusted Partners
Learn more about the xFUME® PRO from Abicor Binzel here
Learn more about the EX-TRAFIRE from Thermacut here
Learn More about Everlast Welders here
Enter to compete in season 2 of Clash Of The Grinders here
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In this week's episode, Beau talks with Mike Barnett about his experience as a welder traveling around from contract to contract. He talks about getting with a company that seeks out different jobs for welders, things that help him avoid loneliness and isolation on the road, and then gives some advice to new welders in the industry to listen and leave their egos behind if they want to learn.
Connect with Mike
TikTok
Thank You To Our Trusted Partners
Learn more about the xFUME® PRO from Abicor Binzel here
Learn more about the EX-TRAFIRE from Thermacut here
Learn More about Everlast Welders here
Learn more about Lincoln Electric here
Want to be on the show or have a topic you would like to hear about?
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In this week's episode, Beau chats with Luke Labadie, owner and operator of Adrenaline Artworks Welding and Fabrication about how he got into welding with the goal of starting his own business. He talks about how he got funding to attend school right in the nick of time, working through school in various shops he found he really enjoyed tig welding aluminum. Then after getting experience he decided to start his own welding business and shares some valuable advice for others looking to do the same.
Connect with Luke
TikTok
YouTube
Website
Thank You To Our Trusted Partners
Learn more about the xFUME® PRO from Abicor Binzel here
Learn more about the EX-TRAFIRE from Thermacut here
Learn More about Everlast Welders here
Learn more about ESAB here
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In this week's episode, Beau chats with Laura King a steam fitter with local union 475 out of Newark NJ with quite the journey to where she is at today. She talks about how she got into welding during community college and had a brief run at being a helper, learning quickly that the iron workers union wasn’t the right fit, heading out to Oklahoma to attend welding school along with a CWI course, getting a job welding pipe, then entering the steam fitters union last year.
Connect with Laura
Instagram @lauraxking
Thank you to our sponsors
Lincoln Electric
ESAB
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In this week's episode, Beau chats with Liv Taylor Dodge a welder in the shipbuilding industry who has built quite an online following. In her videos on social media, she gives you a glimpse into what it is like working in confined spaces inside of ships. In the episode, she talks about how a dream she had led her to the welding industry, trying to explain how welders make a lot of money that might be disappointing to newcomers, and the challenges of working with Flux Core in the shipyard.
Connect with Liv
Instagram @livtaylordodge
TikTok @livtaylordodge
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LivTaylorDodge
Thank You ESAB
Learn more about all that ESAB has to offer here.
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In this week's episode, Beau chats with Jason Becker who recently opened Underground Metal Works in Orlando Florida. He talks about what to expect when taking a class there, the difference between teaching at his school and others in the past, and leaves the listeners with some advice about what to do when feeling burnt out in the welding industry.
Connect with Jason
@arcjunkiespodcast @underground_metal_works
https://www.underground-metalworks.com/
Thank You To Lincoln Electric
Learn more about the Ranger Air 260MPX
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In this week's episode, Beau chats with Michael Ewing who has been in the welding industry for over 30 years and is on a mission to help pass that knowledge to the next generation of welders. He talks about how he first started welding, people who have helped and inspired him along his journey, safety concerns on the job site, and leaves the listeners with some advice when dialing in your machine.
Connect with Michael
Instagram @michaelewing625
Thank You To Lincoln Electric
Learn more about the Ranger Air 260MPX
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In this week's episode, Beau chats with Weston Spencer who you might know from his company Salt City Steel or his product the picket master pro. He chats about how he got into welding because of his dad who worked for years as a diesel mechanic. Then in one of his first welding jobs, he worked making ornamental handrails and gates. Having to space out pickets he knew there had to be a tool to make it easier to get your spacing right, and when struggling to find something like it, he made the picket master pro. He also talks about his work as a Millwright at a ski resort, fixing all kinds of equipment, and solving problems with welding.
Connect with Weston
TikTok
Website
YouTube
Thank You To Lincoln Electric
Learn more about the Ranger Air 260MPX
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Jimmy Diresta who is known for making pretty much anything that comes to his mind. He talks about his journey from designing and making toys, to working in film and TV before starting his YouTube channel that has grown to over 2 million subscribers. He talks about welding aluminum, how he approaches soliving problems with the mindset of someone figured this out and I can too, and then he leaves the audience with some advice about starting small when honing your skills by using things like cardboard or pallets to make stuff.
Connect with Jimmy
YouTube
Making It Podcast
Thank You To Lincoln Electric
Learn more about the Ranger Air 260MPX
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In this week's episode, Beau visits Michael Furick, the owner and operator of Furick Cups, a line of large-diameter cups that assist with gas coverage TIG welding along with all kinds of other products. Michael shares how he started his career in welding by attending night school and working at a motorcycle dealership, where he was encouraged to move to North Carolina to pursue the racing world. He talks about his experience working on his first race team, welding together armored vehicles, fabricating Formula 1 exhaust systems, and eventually starting his own business. Michael also shares how an online argument led him to design and patent the Fupa Cup and gives valuable business advice to the audience.
Connect with Michael Furick
https://furickcup.com/
Instagram & TikTok @mfurick
Thank You To Lincoln Electric
Learn more about the Ranger Air 260MPX
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In this week's episode, Beau got to chat with Ben Ashline the manager of Vermont Sports Car. He talks about how he got into welding after seeing custom choppers on TV and started making pedal choppers, the kind of work they do at the fab shop, and then some work he has been doing on the side doing custom fabrication jobs.
Connect with Ben
Instagram @bennyjamescs
Check out his Vermont Sports Car https://vtcar.com/
Thank You To Lincoln Electric
Learn more about the Ranger Air 260MPX
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In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Sean Flottmann aka @dabswellington about the upcoming competition being held at American Welding Academy for high school seniors held February 3rd, with each student receiving a scholarship and a full ride for the lucky winner. Sean talks about his outreach work, driving around introducing high school students to tig welding trying to inspire them to get into the trade. He also goes into a bit about tig artwork, and how to pull color, and gives Beau some pointers on welding thin stainless steel. Mark your calendars because you need to register for the competition by January 18th over at https://www.awaweld.com/events
Connect with Sean Flottmann
Instagram @dabswelling
Thank You To Lincoln Electric
Learn more about the Ranger Air 260MPX
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In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Chole Hudson aka @arcweldingangel a welder specialized in precision tig work in the performance racing sector, currently working at Joe Gibbs Racing. She talks about how she got her start in welding in the nuclear sector, before moving into the racing industry. She shares her approach to welding titanium, some quick repairs she has had to make at the track, and then gives some advice on how to get into the racing industry as a welder.
Connect with Chloe Hudson
Instagram @arcweldingangel
Thank You To Lincoln Electric
Learn more about the Ranger Air 260MPX
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In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Preston Lewis, founder of the OMY Foundation about how he started the foundation after his battle with leukemia to help teach kids the skills it takes to run a professional race team. From fabrication, marketing, to logistics he aims to help give the next generation a leg up in the racing world. He talks about how people can get involved to help teach or learn, building a race truck for the Baja 1000, and then leaves us with some advice about just diving in and giving it your all if you want to do something in life.
Learn more about the OMY Foundation or join the team
www.omy-foundation.org
Instagram @omyfoundation
TikTok @omy_foundation
For more information reach out to Preston Lewis preston.lewis@omy-foundation.org
Thank You To Our Sponsor Lincoln Electric
Learn more about the Ranger Air 260MPX
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In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Ian Johnson from Big Tire Garage, and Kris Scherm and John Henderson from ESAB about the different applications of Plasma Cutting and Oxy-Fuel cutting and the pros and cons of each. They go deep into different problems people run into when using each process, the safety precautions to keep in mind when using them, and some things you can do with them that you might not know about.
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In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Michael Klee, a technical sales rep with Lincoln Electric who had quite the journey to get to the position he is in today. He reached out because he heard us talking about the Hyperfill system on a previous podcast and wanted to explain exactly what it is and how long it has been around. He tells us about the kinds of industries that would use this new system and its benefits over other high deposition processes. He gives us a background on how he learned to weld and then pursued a career as a welding engineer instead, talks about how his work with Lincoln has taken him around the world, and then leaves us with some advice to keep your mind open to opportunities and the importance of networking.
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Instagram @thecanadianweldingguy
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In this week's episode, Beau chats with Will Urban, Tim Urban, and Thomas Thibault about smelting using primitive techniques. We ran into them up at The Maker Camp and they let Beau join in on their collection and decided it would be cool to explain the process. From beginning to end they walk us through the process of smelting your own metal that you could use to make tools. From constructing a furnace out of clay, sand, and peat moss, to collecting the raw ore, to melting it down in the furnace to be consolidated into a bloom of iron.
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@smeltteam6
Will Urban @wurban1
Tim Urban @turban224
Thomas Thibault III @thibault2323
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In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Jonny Snider social media manager for Edge Welding Cups and Alex Hodyl, Creative Director over at Blue Demon about how to make social media work for you. They chat about how much to post, where to find inspiration, formatting, and so much more. They also dive into understanding the purpose of social media in the welding industry, using it more as a digital resume to show future clients or businesses what you do, and connecting to learn more by reaching out. If you are trying to grow your social media pages you won’t want to miss out on this one.
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Alex @bluedemon_senator @bluedemon
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In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Brain House founder and owner of Housemade.us who revolutionized the modern forge by creating his Apollo forge which uses a fraction of the fuel as a traditional forge. He talks about how his whole life changed after he learned CNC and how to weld, unlocking his passion for working with his hands. He also talks about his philosophy of doing business, leaving a legacy instead of being a “smash and grabber” and how he has grown a following by showing the process when developing his Revolution Grinder and Apollo forge.
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www.housemade.us
@housemade.us
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In this weeks episode, Beau chats with Bob Clagett who turned his need to get up and use his hands into a Youtube Channel iliketomakestuff making all kinds of projects. One of his recent videos featured him making a DIY powder coating setup. He talks about how he started making videos, learning how to weld by trial and error, what a maker is, and leaves us with some advice about making the first video or project for yourself before sharing the next with the world.
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www.iliketomakestuff.com
Instagram - @iliketomakestuff
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In this week's episode, Beau stops by the Acieta booth at Fabtech to talk about the types of things they are bringing to the world of automation. First Nick Cowell talks about the types of training they do for customers to ensure they get the most out of their robots and cobots. Then Tyler talks about automating the jobs you hate so you can focus on learning new skills and welding.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Luke and Priscilla Smith of PLSmithed, a husband and wife working together to make their metalworking dreams a reality. They talk about working together as a married couple, where their inspiration comes from for their work, and getting discovered by Lincoln Electric through their work using an Oxy-Fuel torch to help in their sculpting. If you are interested in making custom work for businesses you won't want to miss this one.
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In this week's episode, Beau stopped by the Razor Weld booth at Fabtech and got to chat with Richie Sather. After welding for 18 years he stepped into a new role of customer service helping train people on the machines over at razor weld. He talks about giving advice from a welder's perspective on features implemented in their new machines, making machine lines that are going to fit the budget of a hobbyist without sacrificing performance, and some advice for how to advance as a welder by utilizing online resources like YouTube.
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In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Chris Verdi aka Green Money Fab about how he turned his passion for BBQ into a side hustle building smokers, open fire tables, and fire boxes. He talks about how after an accident at work left him with a lot of free time during recovery he took to youtube to entertain himself and fell in love with the art of BBQ. He chats about the types of metal he uses to make griddle tops as well as seasoning them, getting to weld in one of his heroes Jimmy DiResta’s shop, and how he goes about making smokers that can weight thousands of pounds out of his 2 car garage. If you are interested in building smokers you won’t want to miss this one.
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Instagram @greenmoneyfab
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In this week's episode, Beau stops by the Pearl Abrasive booth at Fabtech to chat with Kody Jones & Brett Bishop about the different types of abrasives they carry and the innovations they have been making in the abrasive space. They talk about the importance of having hubs attached to wheels to speed up the process of changing from each type of abrasive, some of the research and development they have done to help solve problems, and the importance of training their distributors and customers on how to properly use their products to get the most out of them.
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In this week's episode, Austin joins Beau for a chat with Bryn Otto, Andrew Nichols, and Jordan Packer to catch up after a year to see the growth they have gone through entering into the industry. They talk about some of the hurdles they have had to overcome, some big moments, and then leave us with some advice they would give themselves if they could go back. If you are about to get out of school then you don't want to miss this one.
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Bryn Otto @byrnwelds
Andrew Nichols @southern_leather_works
Jordan Packer @jordan_packer20
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In this week's episode, Beau and Austin chat with Patrick aka @GMAW_Welding_Belgium who was demoing the Abicor Benzil XFume 501 Pro over there to compare the shows to each other. With the two shows happening the same week, everyone had to pick between the two and we wanted to hear his experience since we were checking out Fabtech. He talks about seeing an underwater welding demo tank, DJ sets in the booths, and even people getting tattoos. They also chat about his journey into the welding industry and what kind of work is out in his area.
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Instagram @gmaw_welding_belgium
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down at the ESAB booth at Fabtech to chat with John Hartnett, part of their filler metal team about filler metal selection and the process of manufacturing and adding different alloys. Then he turns the mic over to Kris Sherm to talk about the new engine drive machine the ruffian and plasma cutting and getting clean cuts.
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In this week's episode, Austin is back as a co-host with Beau to talk to Rich Quinn an automotive engineer who just took 1st place at Scrapfest with his sculpture the Scrapacaster. He talks about the event and what went into designing and creating the sculpture, they talk about the disconnect in communication between welders and engineers, and Rich talks about how engineers keep their skills sharp with automotive performance hobbies and robotics.
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In this week's podcast, Beau is joined by Austin Hargett to chat with Korissa Morgan aka Universe Welder where she talks about the techniques she uses to get her amazing arc shots. She talks about her adventure bouncing around different companies welding all kinds of different things while building an impressive resume, She talks about making keychains on the side, and documenting your welds so you can not just post them online, but learn from them to improve as a welder.
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Instagram @universewelder
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In this week’s episode, Beau sits down with Bartosz and Peter from ESAB to talk about their welding machine, the Renegade Volt. Blazing a new trail of portability running off 4 Dewalt batteries that can also be used to run your tools. They talk about the issues they were hearing from welders in the field that lead to help with development, go over industries that would benefit from the machine, and talk about all the features and included equipment. If you are looking for a portable machine then you won’t want to miss out on this one.
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EP 117: The Realities of Being A Rig Welder with Hunter Wilson
In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Hunter Wilson aka @texaspipeliner35 or Professor Wilson about the realities of being a rig welder. When getting into the trade a lot of people set their sights on becoming a rig welder, and he gives us a first-hand perspective of what it is like to run your own rig. He talks about costs from consumables to tires for his truck, gives some examples of how he gets paid, and talks about being responsible with that money. If you are interested in becoming a rig welder you won’t want to miss this one.
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Instagram @texaspipeliner35
TikTok @professor_wilson
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Anthony Fildes, A welder and owner of Alpha Welding Services in Ireland. They met last year at Fabtech and discuss the benefits of attending the expo and what he is looking to get out of this years show. He talks about growing his business over the past year, dealing with getting paid from jobs, and then advice for getting your name out there and making connections.
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In this week's episode, Beau got the chance to sit down with Rae Ripple. She has been nicknamed the Human CNC because of her mad skills with a plasma torch which you might have seen on the show Metal Shop Masters. She talks about her passion for showing the next generation to follow their passions and live as their authentic self. She also dives into the stigmas around metal artists in the eyes of the industry, talks about her collaboration with Harley Davidson for Born Free, and she gives some amazing advice about your thoughts help shape your reality.
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Instagram @raeripple
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In this week’s episode, Beau sits down with Nate Bowman, who you might know as the Weld Scientist. He gives us a rundown on his pathway into the industry and the journey to where he is now helping people qualify welding procedures and helping people learn about the innovations in technology that can speed up workflows and save companies money. He sees a major problem with the lack of knowledge when it comes to knowing what the knobs do on a welding machine and has made it one of his missions in life to demystify settings and help show people how to dial in any machine.
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In this week’s episode, Beau sits down with Sam Oldham, a welder who has been sharing tips from the road on TikTok to try and help people who are getting into welding or trying to chase the shutdown life. He shares how he learned how to weld after hearing about it from students from Missouri Welding Institute, then took lessons with a mutual connection. From showing up for a job to only be told they had 2 days left, to driving 24 hours to take a weld test, he saw a lot in his time out in the field that he is trying to share to better prepare people for what to expect.
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In this week's episode, Beau chats with Pa'trice Frazier a Master welder based in Philadelphia. She was recently on the show Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge taking an old Charger and giving it the classing Hot Wheels overhaul installing a wheelie bar and putting a big Hemi engine in the trunk to make the car stand up like the contestant had always dreamed. She is an advocate for getting people into the welding trade and showing people no matter what you look like, there is a place for you in the welding world.
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Instagram @weldjointed
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In this week’s podcast, Beau sits down with Jordan Moreno an Underwater Welder and Commerical diver. Jordan talks about his journey into the trade when he decided to go to welding school instead of a traditional college and transitioned into the diving world after seeing people working in the water at a shipyard. He helps put some myths and misconceptions to rest about mortality rates, safety, and pay, as well as giving some awesome insight into the type of work he does and the equipment that he uses.
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Instagram @thatclassy_diver
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In this week’s episode, Beau sits down with Calvin Gordon of ArcOne Welding. Calvin is a coded pipe welder over in the UK and recently just started his own business. He shares his passion for the trade through welding videos on his YouTube channel. He talks about his experience going to college for welding where he was taught SMAW, then transitioned to GMAW when he started working for a pipe fabrication company. He talks about dealing with negativity on the internet, trying to change the perception of MIG welding in the community, and the difference in safety requirements between the UK and the USA.
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Website
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In this week’s episode, Beau got to talk with Dan Colvin the Vice President of Robotics and Digital Solutions of North America over at ESAB. Automation is becoming more and more prevalent and the idea is a little scary to some people. From the fear of being replaced or having to spend time learning complicated programming. Dan talks a little bit about the progression of technology in the robotic sector. Through his years in the industry, he has gotten a front-row seat to watch it evolve. We talk a lot about how ESAB's new cobot is putting the fear of over-complicated programming to rest with the implementation of their app-based controls, making it easy to get parts set up, and even copy and paste if you have a lot of parts you are working on. He also explains the benefits of using a cobot from big companies all the way down to a father-son operation.
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In this week’s episode, Beau sits down with Ben Caya owner of Spike Brewing. He talks about starting his company after falling into modifying old kegs into homebrewing setups when he was in college. Flash forward to today and they are making top-of-the-line brewing equipment out of stainless steel manufactured in Milwaukee, WI. He talks about the relationship between welders and engineers, some techniques that have cut down on time, and he shares some advice for people looking to start their own businesses.
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EP 107: Choosing A Pancake Hood Over A College Flag with Ricardo Gonzalez
In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Ricardo Gonzalez a 19 year old welder that graduated top 10 of his class and is following in his late brothers footsteps of being a welder. He talks about loosing his brother at 17 and starting to weld to have a closer connection to him. After starting he fell in love with the trade and being top of his class he got to have his picture on the side of city hall and instead of holding a college flag he chose his pancake hood instead. He talks about leaving his job at Chili's to start working as a welder, working hard to impress his boss, watching his boss escape a fireball, and his hopes and dreams of his future in the welding world.
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In this week’s episode, Beau sits down with Donny Spara aka Strike Core Welding on Instagram and they chat about his pathway to pipe welding. He talks about how he was just about to give up chasing the dream of welding pipe when he was offered a job at the skatepark in all places. Donnie shares the road into welding that started when he just said yes when someone asked if he could weld. He bounced around from different shops and companies learning new skills along the way, until finding his way to the shop he is currently running RDM on large stainless steel pipe.
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In this week’s episode, Beau sits down with Jonny Snider owner and operator of Jonny S Weld LLC to talk about Scrapfest. Scrapfest is a festival where artists are invited to make sculptures out of recycled materials that are sourced from the scrap yard in Lansing, MI. He talks about his experience participating in the festival last year solo and plans for returning as a team with Mike Beaver this year. He shares what the rules of the festival are with the material collection and parameters, what happens to the art after the festival, and what it is like on the collection day for getting your material. He also talks about starting his company out of necessity after a welding job fell through and the tools he has used to grow his business.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Dave Taylor aka TMDesigns39 and they chat about what it has been like taking scrap metal and miscellaneous parts and turning them into works of art. Dave tells us about how he tries to keep everything in-house from CNC cutting parts to building his own powder coating setup. He shares insight into doing the work you love, using social media to sell his work, and letting the metal tell you what it wants to be instead of forcing it.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Stephanie Hoffman. She tells about how she found her passion for welding by working with her Dad. She pushed to get more involved with the AWS and has been going on tours around the country trying to expose more people to the trade. She also talks about starting her company Underground Metalworks which evolved into a training facility and school. She shares big news about Jason Becker taking over the school opening in a new Orlando location, different ways that the AWS can help welders and students, and we even talk about bartering welding work for tattoos.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Mike Wagner, owner of Cornfield Customs out of Milford, Ohio. He talks about how he got his start in the world of metal forming after attending a vocational school for aluminum welding. He gives some insight into the type of tools he started off with, what kind of materials he works with, and then dives deep into the mentality of being a small business owner. They chat about how confrontations on the internet can fuel you to prove your point by doing things that people think can't be done.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Kevin Simmons aka @iweldrup about his journey into the world of heavy equipment repair, fieldwork and working in the nuclear sector. Kevin talks about how he got his start as a grinder but moved into welding after he got tired of having to wait on people to weld parts for him. He goes into how his side work doing repairs turned into full-time, some experiences he has had like relocating a stubborn porcupine out in the field, and getting pulled back into the nuclear world to help build a new reactor prototype.
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In this special 100th episode, Beau compiled a compilation of some of his favorite moments over the past year. It is broken down into 3 sections. The first section is about getting into the trade and getting better. The second section is all about building your business. Finally, the third section features some moments that we super interesting or funny moments that meant a lot. Full Episode list below.
Section 1
EP 46: Latinas Welding Guild, EP 86: Asking For Help, EP 82: Journey To Journeyman, EP 54: A Chat With Dr. Weldz, EP 83 Wearing The Grey Collar, EP 84: NASCAR To Youtube,
Section 2
EP 86: Asking For Help, EP 48: Tips On Building Your Welding Business, EP 89: Be A Man Of Your Word, EP 87: There's No Job Too Big
Section 3
EP 83: Wearing The Grey Collar, EP 85: Let The Metal Sculpt Itself, EP 54: A Chat With Dr. Weldz, EP 48: Tips On Building Your Welding Business, EP 91: Learning To Listen
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Consulea Lockhart @conechewa
Josh Huite @thetradesmanexperience
Ronnie Bowen @fitterbown
Austin Hargett @dr.weldz
Justin from The Fabrication Series @the.fabricator
Justin Voss @justvoss
Nate Newton @natenewton87
Kevin Johnson @weldingbusinessownerpodcast
Anthony James @meltinmetalmobile
John King @thekingofwelding
Ivan Iler @ivan_iler
Bob Moffat @ram_nation58
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Rachel Lee, a highly respected member of the welding community, serving as the Program Director of Fortis College in Smyrna, Georgia, as well as the Vice Chairman and Treasurer of the Atlanta section of the American Welding Society.
They delved into Rachel's experiences as a woman in the welding industry and the challenges she has faced. They explored how she has built her network and expanded her reach by leveraging the power of social media. Rachel shared some valuable insights on how she discovers relevant hashtags and the importance of tagging others who might share her content.
They also discussed the benefits of being a member of the AWS, both as a student and a professional. Rachel highlighted the networking, learning, and scholarship opportunities available through the AWS, and how they have helped her grow both personally and professionally.
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In this week’s episode, Beau sit down with Max Ceron the director of the CWB Association and talked about the big difference in certification between the USA and Canada. He also talks about the red seal program, his experience with hosting his podcast, and his journey climbing the ladder in the welding world to get where he is today and how through it all that little blue light never left his side.
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In this week’s episode, Beau sits down with Bryn Otto, an 18-year-old welder out of Grand Island, Nebraska. They first met down at Fabtech when Beau interviewed Bryn, a young welder looking to improve and spread his knowledge and help get other young people into the field. They chat about how he got his start welding at his high school, which is focused on trades, his future plans going to work in a performance fabrication shop down in Kansas, and Beau gives him some words of inspiration to be a future leader in the welding industry.
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In this week’s episode, Beau sits down with Oliver Adamson, the founder of Citizen Build, and they chat about his journey of starting his own company out of necessity and growing it into a stable career. Oliver's background in architecture and his experience working with architects that he admired has shaped the way he approaches his work. He recently relocated to Arizona and shares his insights on the importance of developing your branding and presenting yourself to the public. He also dives into how he was inspired by a video about building homes for people in poverty in Alabama and how it motivated him to give back by donating part of his proceeds to food banks and charities that help people in need. We discuss the various ways to finish metal and how a CNC table can significantly help in growing your business.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Danny Keiderling. Danny spent years as a rig welder as well as teaching and was in a bad UTV wreck last year that left him paralyzed. He tells us about what his recovery has been like as well as plans for the future. He shares some insight on the rehabilitation center he went to, what it has been like getting back under the hood, and his goals of giving back and inspiring others.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Dylan and Dayne Rusch, the owners of Vyper Industrial. They talk about how they started their company after walking in and seeing their Dad sitting on a new chair that he pieced together from parts around the shop. They also share some history about their family growing up, some of the values they live by that they try and infuse into their products, and give us a sneak peek into what to expect from them in the future.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Matt Reed aka Lucky_Weldz who is a specialty welder currently working at SpaceX. Matt talks about how he got started in the industry skipping the helper stage and being thrown right into welding. He talks about the importance of saying yes and pushing yourself to learn new things all the time, as well as what classifies someone as a specialty welder. He also goes over some important things he learned about work ethic, networking, and the importance of keeping your mouth shut and your eyes and ears open to learn from the older welders out in the field.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Billy Moulton Day the owner of Rusty Creations out of Essex, England. He talks about how he got into welding as a career change and started making art out of horseshoes. He chats about the progression of his company using social media to grow awareness about his art, going from using a vise and hammer to using a forge to help shape the horseshoes, and also gives some insight into the welding education world across the pond.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Bob Moffatt a familiar face around weld.com to catch up and chat about welding education. Bob tells how he started off teaching, and how he has seen the education sector change over the years. He also talks about goals he has for the coming year, the importance of listening to more experienced welders, plans for welding boot camps, and he gives Beau a hard time about smoking chicken wings for 8 hours.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Jason Becker, the Arc Junkies Podcast host, and a previous host on weld.com. We talk about his transition from welding education to full-time podcasting. They chat about the perspective gained by interviewing people all across the industry, building Buzzbox Studios, how music can be used to make you a better welder, and some of the different organizations that he works with.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Meltin Metal Anthony, a mobile repair welder who shares his advice and experiences in the field through his youtube channel. He talks about how welding helped him stay out of trouble after some run-ins with the law in his younger days, then started repairing equipment for his dad. He also talks about working with subcontractors, bidding jobs, and the importance of growing your network not only with potential customers but also with shops and welders that can help your business grow.
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In this week's episode, Beau catches up with Rob Leines, a former welder turned full-time musician. They chat about the parallels between the two trades, the power of making connections in both industries, and how practice and dedication is the key to success in both. Rob also talks about the types of places that music and welding have taken him, the struggles of putting yourself out there, and where you can catch him in the coming months out on the road.
To keep up with Rob Leines you can find him on Instagram at @robleinesmusic
For tour dates go to www.robleines.com/tour
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with John King owner of JK Welding and Trails West Gate Company. John talks about getting his big break starting his company by rebuilding the Kemah Boardwalk in Kemah, Texas. He also talks about learning the skills to run a profitable business throughout the years, what he looks for in welders that join his team, and how when companies can't find someone to take on their big jobs he is always there to help make it happen.
Follow John on Instagram at @jkwelding @thekingofwelding
Check out his work
https://jkwelding.net
https://trailswestgatecompany.com
Hear the Singing Tree https://youtu.be/wE47T7utujI
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Reaching out and asking for help regarding your business is hard but that is precisely what we dive into in this week's episode. Beau sits down with Nate Newton & Josh Huite from The Tradesmen Experience, a podcast focused on leadership development and growing your business. They talk about the journey of Josh helping Nate's company Battle Born Welding through business coaching. They talk about the importance of developing leaders, a little info on their "Toolbox", building a team in your company and what success looks like from a 30,000 view.
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Josh Huite @thetradesmenexperience
Nate Newton @natenewton87 - @battlebornwelding
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www.battlebornwelding.com
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Ivan Iler who was on the Netflix series Metal Shop Masters. Ivan talks about his musical past in a band called Thump Keg, how his life has changed since going on the show, the types of projects he likes to do that let his creativity soar, and getting into bronze learning from a master in his own right, Rodger Smith from Michigan Art Castings, who has had work featured in the Smithsonian Institute.
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In this week's episode, Beau takes a trip to Clemmons, North Carolina to sit down with Justin Voss to talk about his youtube channel and his Defiant Metal welding gloves. Justin talks about his journey from working on pit crews and getting his start in making videos through vlogging. He also talks about how his welding gloves came about, the manufacturing process, and what it is like to keep an inventory of all the different sizes. He also breaks down the different types of things he welded while working on race teams as well as how the racing industry has changed through the years.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Justin also known as The Fabricator on Instagram and The creator of The Fabrication Series on youtube. They chat about an injury he sustained in the Navy led him to start making youtube videos about welding and fabrication. They also touch on his other company Weldmetalsonline, his favorite video he has made that taught him a valuable lesson about researching and creating a program for his videos, and the importance of getting an education as well as your trade skills so you can become the "Grey Collar" that can communicate between the white collars and blue collars making you more valuable in the industry.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Ronnie Bowen a Journeyman Pipefitter from Flordia. He talks about the process of joining a Union and what it is like going through school and getting experience out in the field along the way. He also talks about X-ray testing in the field, trusting your team when you encounter something new you haven't welded before, and the importance of having experienced members on his crew as a foreman to help get through issues that you run into in the field.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Jordan Packer and he talks about his story and experience competing and bringing home the bronze medal at world skills this year. He talked about the training process leading up to World Skills and he gives us a little insight into what the process of competing is like and what he is planning to do in the future. They both agreed that we need to try and do all we can to shine a light on these competitions to show the future generation that welding really can take you all over the world.
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This is part two of our Fabtech special, where Beau sits down with Brynwelds, a welder and content creator from Nebraska; John Fowler from Northeast Alabama Community College; our very own host and tig artist Tig Devil; Spencer Wells, an engineering technician at the Nasa Prototype Lab; Mike Myer, a Welding instructor from Evans High School; Danea Buschkoetter, a welding instructor and host over here at weld.com; Chad, a Pipe Fitter/Pipe Welder talking about working in a union; Blake Hamric, a welding instructor at Calhoun Community College; and Barbie The Welder, a metal sculptor, author and advocate for the skilled trades.
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In this episode from Fabtech down in Atlanta, Beau got to sit down with Dusty James from Pacific Arc Tig Welding, Anthony Fildes from Alpha Welding all the way from Ireland, Tyler Sasse from Western Welding Academy, Mike McCallister aka mike_rideyourbike from Harpers Farry, Eli Ryder owner of Heavy Hitter Tig Rigs, Deena aka welding_angel, and Andrew Nichols who started a custom welding hood company that ended up paying his way through welding school.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Prof. Dr. Emil Schubert aka The WELDPROF, and they chat about some of the differences in certification in Europe compared to the USA, his passion for improving health in the welding industry, and the possibility of there being worldwide welding certification. Beau also got to sit down with a rep from Abicor Binzel to talk about their new X Fume Pro system that collects welding fumes directly from the source.
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Beau sits down with Kevin Roy to discuss his work with the CWB, getting into the welding communities on social media, and providing good information. They also chat about how Kevin deals with haters and the disconnect between generations of welders.
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Beau sits down with Nathan Montes, aka n8_da_gr8_ on Instagram, talking about his band Gone By Nin9, starting off cutting parts in a shop to finding an older welder to learn from. Nate then worked as a single-hand welder and ran his rig. He also talks about advice for people struggling with root passes and learning from failures, and not giving up.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Weld.com's Greg Richardson, Austin Hargett (Dr. Weldz), and Garrett Coursey (Theweldinokie) to talk about what to expect from Fabtech as well as some tips to help you make the most of the Expo!
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with one of Weld.com's newest hosts Elwyn Zim aka Theonezim and they chat about him working with companies like Blue Demon, Weld Devils, and Jugz Welding Caps.
Zim also talks about welding copper and brass two materials most people don't get the chance to weld, as well as the importance of choosing the right school so you don't head into the field with the wrong techniques.
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Bob and Shawn address audience questions! If you missed the video on YouTube or the WELD app, go check it out!
Keep them coming for all the hosts :)
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Part two of Beau's chat with Kevin Stone. He talks about the different tools he uses to hand-make these giant sculptures. They also talk about how Kevin approaches scaling the projects while still being able to transport them, as well as new projects that are in the works!!
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In this 2 part series, Beau sits down with Kevin Stone, A Metal Sculptor from British Colombia. In part one, we follow with a wild ride full of ups and downs through his journey into doing massive metal sculptures. Kevin talks about working with investors, transportation mishaps, and getting commissions including an eagle at Dollywood and a Game of Thrones dragon replica. Check out his excellent work on Instagram @metal_sculptor_kevin_stone
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We have a new addition to the team: Hunter @texaspipeliner35. He chats with Beau about coming up in the oil industry and giving tips on how to break into the industry and what inspired him to also become a teacher.
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Beau sits down with one of Weld.com's new German hosts, Anna, and they chat about her company Monoista, incorporating light into her designs, as well as the difference in the industry in Germany compared to here in the states.
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In this part 2 of back-to-school questions, Beau and Adam chat about where you should be looking when learning, the importance of getting experience, and making the most of your school experience.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Adam Streich to answer some questions heading into this new semester of school. They talk about PPE, choosing the right hood, ways to practice at home, and connecting with welders on the WELD™ app.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Garrett, aka Theweldinokie, to chat about Tig Art. They chat about using a chill block, different types of tungsten used, creating stencils, and talk about a new series he is putting out on Tig Art along with a giveaway.
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In this week's episode, Beau is joined by The Weldinokie to chat with Brian DePaul of Welding Material Sales the parent company of Blue Demon and Weldporn. Brain talks about sourcing materials from around the globe, using social media to connect with welders to create innovative new products, and putting together The Blue Crew.
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In this week's episode, The Weldin Okie joins Beau in talking with Joey Krussow/MulletWelders & Joey Pachak/AllAroundMetalWorks about their foundation “Hooded Heroes.”
Their Mission? “A movement of welders helping future welders overcome financial obstacles to have the proper PPE and necessary tools for their education.”
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In this week's episode, Beau chats with Garrett Coursey about Fabtech happening this November, the new WELD™ app, and Ink The Bay a Tattoo and Welding Convention happing in Tampa next March!! Looking forward to seeing you all there.
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In this episode, Beau sits down with Rob Leines a Country Rock musician that came from a background in welding oil rig components and in the turbine industry. He talks about making the transition to a full-time musician, the parallels in the lifestyles, and drawing inspiration for his songs from his blue-collar background.
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Meet Bryan Andrews with 1.6M TikTok followers (bryanandrewsmusic), a welder who found success in music and is now a Country Rock singer and song writer! After 5 years of pipe welding, Bryan re-discovered his passion for music via TikTok! Take a listen to his story.
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In this week's episode Beau sits down with one of Weld.com's newest hosts Dustin Apple A.K.A. White River Rambo and they chat about how his passion for bow fishing led him to teaching himself how to weld and start his own business.
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In this week's episode, Beau talks about different ideas of where to look when starting a side hustle that could turn into a full-time income. From up-cycling, building smokers, and starting relationships with local companies here are a few ideas to start a side hustle.
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In this week's episode, Beau sits down with one of our new hosts Gillis Glidewell where they talk about his career in welding that let him to starting his own business in Tennessee.
Gillis is not just a welder and business owner, he is a creator and innovator. His newest project is the GView welding camera which offers next level capabilities in learning virtually!
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In this week's episode, Beau talks about his journey into welding and some resources for where to start looking for work after school or starting your business.
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In this week's episode, we introduce you to Garrett Coursey AKA Theweldinokie about how he got started in welding and the power of setting goals and following through!
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Our educator and host, Danea, sits down with Andrew from Ocean Corp to discuss Non Destructive Testing! Take a listen...
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In this episode, we chat with one of Weld.com's news hosts Austin Hargett AKA Dr. Weldz about how he got his start in welding. We also talk about the role social media plays in marketing yourself in the future of the trade.
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In this episode, Beau chats with our Canadian instructors Guy and Shea about their schools' programs and some of the differences in codes and testing in Canada compared to the USA.
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How do you choose your welding helmet, gloves, wire, machine brand etc? Well, in this episode, Beau sits down with Chris Chivers to talk about his company Select Welding Products and shed some light on the world of wholesale. Find out about the innovations in welding over the years, touch on the supply chain issues of the day that effect the industry, and the power of relationships!
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Our host Beau took a trip to Nashville with his band and met with JB from Fort Houston, a Non-Profit Makerspace and experiential fabrication & design. JB is the head of the Metal Shop there. The programs provide scholarships for a year free to use Makerspace and provide connections to create your side hustle or hobby to a successful business. For more info: https://www.forthouston.com
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Danea and Adam, our instructors, chat on different trends in the welding industry and in particular, women's PPE choices!
Danea also talks about her journey in the industry and her most recent underwater welding experience!
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Interested in underwater welding? Our host Danea interviews Richard Johnston with Ocean corp to give us an overview of what underwater welding is all about, what you need to know and how much can you earn!
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Kevin Johnson is a Guest Host for Weld.com, Welder/ Fabricator of over 20 years, and host of a new Welding Business Owners Podcast. Today he chats with our Host Beau and gives you some great tips on building your welding business and how to market yourself to get great traction on jobs!
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Our new instructor & host Seven Bailey chats with our host Beau about their journey into the welding industry, the importance of networking in building your business, the opportunities presented with participating on the show Metal Shop Masters and much more!
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Meet Consuelo, a welding instructor and creator of the Latinas Welding Guild, Inc! Consuelo and Beau discuss her journey of going through school, how she choose the welding industry and the impact she has for women in the trade!
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In this episode, our host Beau has a conversation with Greg, the business development manager at Weld.com, about the importance of growing your network, the direction of weld.com and the new WELD APP project we've been working on and how we have positioned the business to provide value to the industry as a whole.
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Our host Beau and Tyler Caton have a great conversation all about welding, machines, social media, technology advancement in welding and the importance of having a mentor!
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Our advisor, Dale, chats with Chris aka TIG ZOMBIE about being positive, inspiring the younger generation to pursue career in the welding trade and tips on how to do cool TIG art!
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Wylie, our instructor, interviewed a few of his students and had a great conversation regarding bringing awareness about the career potential in our trade!
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In this episode our advisor Dale has a chat with Robb Borowicz and John Held who became welders and transitioned into a career as engineers.
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Welcome our new hosts, both Shawn Bassett and Jaime Harvey from Attacking the Clock Racing! They are going to be making some kick ass videos for us at Weld.com, including how to build your own roll cage. We talked about Shawn's passion for racing and some of the awesome places he has been and what he's up to next!
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Wylie Messer is a new advisor and host for Weld.com, he is currently a welding instructor at Great Crossing High School, in Georgetown, Kentucky. We talked about his start in the industry and some tips for starting out as a student, especially with stick welding.
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Cliff interviews Trent Bellingar who is CTE Principal and Director at Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District based in Escanaba, Michigan. They talk about welding education as a whole and what they are currently doing in their school district.
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Andrew shares his experience in the film industry, some tips for getting the best audio and those ever-elusive arc shots.
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Dale is a guest host this week, he interviews Adam Streich, who is an educator and new advisor to Weld.com! You have already seen Adam in a video and there will be a lot more coming from him! These two really get into their career as educators and more!
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I'm really excited to say that we have another female welder on board with us as an educator, here at Weld.com! Meet Kat Tudor! She's from Ontario, Canada and she's also on her way to attaining her Red Seal! Listen to hear more about her!
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Paul took over as the host of the podcast this week and interviewed Daniel and David from LightWELD.
Be sure to head to Weld.com and join the laser welding group to ask questions!
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Shea, one of our Weld.com hosts and advisors, speaks with Jessica about the differences between the CWB and AWS certifications and more!
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It's the first episode of 2022! Jess talks to Adam and Beau about their plans for the new year and we dig into some new ideas for different series on Weld.com. What kind of content do you want to see from us in 2022?
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Craig, Dale, Cliff and Jess all catch up and talk about exciting things coming in the New Year at Weld.com!
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We are back with an episode featuring Linnett Key. We talk about this past year and I asked her 21 questions to reflect on 2021.
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Chris Ewing is a Weld.com advisor, a welding instructor for Wayne Westland Community Schools and LIFT in the Detroit area, he is also a CWI. We talk about how he decided that a career in education was what was the most satisfying for him, the upcoming videos he will have as a guest host at Weld.com and even some being recorded at the LIFT facility. We also talk about cross training since LIFT has classes involving robotics and CNC and how that can make you more valuable as an employee.
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One of our Weld.com advisors, Chris Ewing, who is a welding instructor in the Detroit area at Wayne Westland Community Schools and LIFT and also a CWI, took over the podcast this week. He caught up with a previous student of his, Connor Beauchamp. He is a 2020 high school graduate who is now a boilermaker apprentice. 6 months ago he was sitting in class as a student and now he has a full-time job making $25+ and hour.
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Ask questions on our forum and interact with our advisors here: www.weld.com/forum
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In this episode, I spoke with Greg Weaver, Jr. who is the owner/operator of Wycked Welding & Fabrication in Sewickley, PA. (Pittsburgh)
Greg gave some solid advice about things to have on hand when first starting a mobile welding business and ways that he is planning to grow his business and also give back to the welding community!
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This week, I was excited to have Leah Aripotch on our podcast. She is unlike anyone else I've had on the show. She was a contestant on "Metal Shop Masters" on Netflix and after taking a look at her work, I had to know more. She has this passion for blacksmithing and working with forms and a dark side to art that is just so intriguing. I loved learning about her inspiration, her monsters that she creates and hearing about the different places she has had her art displayed. She really has me interested in this maker community and what else is out there!
Check out her work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leaharipotch/
Her website: https://www.leaharipotch.com/
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In this episode, we talk to the one and only, Sean Flottmann AKA @dabswellington
Dabs is well known for his IG and Tik Tok's making TIG art and his sense of humor. I talked with him about his role as community outreach coordinator at American Welding Academy in Missouri. He's also involved with Rock the Trades which is an initiative of Surehand that showcases advocates of skilled trades and helps encourage the younger generation to seek jobs within these industries. If you ever have any questions, he's happy to help, so shoot him a message!
Follow him on Instagram: @dabswellington
and on Tik Tok: @dabswellington
Check out the welding program at American Welding Academy: https://www.awaweld.com/about
They have 3 different programs, a 10 week structural steel program, 12 week fabrication program and 20 week pipe welding program
IG: @americanweldingacademy
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Ivan Iler recently appeared on the Netflix series, "Metal Shop Masters". He is a Michigan based artist who loves building larger than life sculptures utilizing kinetics and negative space. You can find several of his pieces throughout Michigan in public spaces. His story is inspiring and we are proud to welcome him into the Weld.com community! He is such a hard working and humble man who has just worked so hard to be able to be happy in life and make art his career.
Follow Ivan on Instagram: @ivan_iler
Visit his site: www.ivanilerstudios.com to view his gallery and get additional info
Don't forget to check out "Metal Shop Masters" on Netflix if you haven't yet!
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The one, the only... WELD ZOMBIE! What can I say about this guy? He kind of took me by surprise. I noticed him on Instagram and saw that he had his own Weld Zombie welding gloves, a custom MIG CUP and just some really great ideas for the industry! I had to find out more about who was behind these ideas and understand how he came up with them. He has a unique story with experience growing up on the rig and then structural steel. We talk about everything from handling massive I-beams, the thought process behind making products for welders by a welder and also some suggestions for must have tools if you are working on structural steel.
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Interested in sharing your story on our podcast? What do you do to give back to the welding community? We'd love to hear!
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This week, we have Beau Wigington as a guest. He has quite the story about how he got into the welding industry and recently started a small business. Beau shares about some upcoming content he is making for Weld.com, advice for small business owners and tips for new welders starting in the industry straight out of school. Follow Beau on Instagram @beaudiditwelding Become a member on our site! www.weld.com/members Support our YouTube channel and get access to member perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0kHJXSHR1k1wtLuliKmHg/join Weld.com Shop now has new items and on sale! www.weld.com/shop Weld.com Podcast Partner: Comeaux Caps Visit their site www.comeauxcaps.com and use promo code WELD10 at checkout for 10% off!
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A few weeks ago, I met Craig Cowan at The Barefoot Forge. I found him by looking up the #pittsburghwelding to find someone local to me to visit. Little did I know that I was going to be exposed to a whole other side of the industry, the maker community. Craig not only offers intro to welding classes, he also has date night/girl's night classes such as making a rose, a railroad spike bottle opener and his most popular Damascus wedding rings. Couples can actually travel to his location (which is about to be an even bigger space) and create their own set of wedding rings. It is one of the most creative ideas I've ever heard and just makes the meaning of the ring so much more. We are excited to get more involved in the maker community and share more about forging, woodworking and how that applies to welding and everything in between!
Find Craig @thebarefootforge on Instagram or visit his site https://www.thebarefootforge.com/
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We have an exciting episode this week featuring Tom Patsis from Cold Hard Art based in Brownsburg, Indiana. Tom was a contestant on the Netflix show, "Metal Shop Masters" and I couldn't help but binge the whole season in a day. If you didn't finish, don't listen to the end of the podcast quite yet. Tom has a very interesting story from making 330 mph race cars and working on the race tracks, working in a fab shop and then going full time making Cold Hard Art! He's a really passionate guy (and a girl dad) who loves making replica cars, trophies and other cool art. He talks about his experience on the show and I hope you guys enjoyed it as much as I did! As his CEO, Luna, would say, that's my friend Tom! We hope that this show on Netflix serves as a way to get more younger people interested in skilled trades! Find Tom on IG @coldhardart
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Really excited to have a guest who shares tips about TIG art and a great cause! Meet Mitchell Moore AKA @dabndaddo AKA "The Onesie Welder". Mitchell is a down to earth guy who has an extensive background in welding aluminum and has welded since he was a freshman in high school. He shares how he got started in TIG art and some advice for anyone interested in getting started. P.S. you need a chill block.
We also are excited to share about "The Hooded Heroes Foundation". Their mission is to be a hand up, not a hand out to students who are in a financial position that doesn't allow them the proper PPE necessary for welding class. For more information, you can visit https://www.thehoodedheroes.org/ to learn how you can give back to the welding community or if you should have the need to apply for help as well. Find Mitchell on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/dabndaddo/ and The Hooded Heroes: https://www.instagram.com/the_hooded_heroes_foundation/ Keep an eye out for upcoming raffles and other ways to give back!
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Paul and I get into some of what goes on behind the scenes at Weld.com. We are currently expanding into a new lab/studio space which is really exciting and we have so many exciting things coming up to share with you. Please don't forget to head to our site and join as a member! You can also support the YouTube channel now by going to the membership section. As we said in this episode, if you have ideas for videos or if you are interested in working with us, reach out to us. We are constantly working to improve what we do so we are offering the welding community the best information in creative ways! Just email me anytime at info@weld.com and use subject PODCAST. We are also booking guests for the podcast, if you have a story about your welding career that you would like to share, message me!
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This week, the founder of the Welding Women Syndicate, Tiffany Noel Orff and I really dig into some hot topics surrounding women in the industry. This conversation was very eye opening to me personally, especially since I have a similar perspective and from completely different roles. I really hope that you guys will listen and want to make a difference! If anyone wants to reach out to Tiffany or has any questions, you can find her on IG @welding_women_syndicate One of the reasons we have this podcast is to share stories from all different people in the industry, in all different roles and to hear varying perspectives. If you are interested in speaking on the podcast, send me a message! jessicam@weld.com
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In this episode, we introduce Mikala Eade, from the UK! She is a new content creator and guest host on Weld.com. She is also Lincoln Electric UK ambassador who loves sharing the welding trade with the younger generation. Mikala shares her perspective about a hot topic in the industry, retention of female welders long term. Please remember to head to our YouTube channel and check out our membership section where we are going to host a giveaway in September! You can join here: www.youtube.com/c/welddotcom/membership
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Dale Spilker and I co-host an episode featuring Brian Treat, the acting Trade Superintendent for welders and fitters at Newport News Shipyard in Virginia. Brian shares information and advice for applying to their sought after apprenticeship program. He also shares about how he started in that same program and the path he took to get to where he is today. We are going to share a post podcast blog next week with all of the information.
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This week's guest is Brad Michaud AKA @the_welding_hobo He's from Lafayette, Louisiana and welds in the shipyard down there. He was first introduced to welding at just 15 years old. His biggest advice is to be patient, you can't UPS overnight success. He also gave us some great ideas for welding certification tests to cover in upcoming videos! Interested in being a guest on our podcast or giving back to the welding community by contributing to Weld.com upcoming content? Message us! Just email jessicam@weld.com with the subject line PODCAST.
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Thanks for coming back to another episode from Welddotcom! In this episode, Dale Spilker and I talk about the welding industry from an instructors' perspective. My personal favorite is talking about pranks that welders play on new welders in the shop. We all know the old catch my sparks in the bucket trick. What have your co-workers asked you to do?
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Cliff is one of our advisors for Weld.com. You have seen him in recent episodes and you can catch him on our forum if you want to share any pictures or issues you are having and he can help you out. Just go to www.weld.com/forum
We talk about new welders, those making career changes, hobbyists and finding niche areas of the welding industry other than just being a welder.
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In this episode of the Weld.com podcast, we talk to David Dan from David Dan BBQ in Texas. His Instagram caught my eye when he decided to take on building his own smoker with no experience welding, a backlog he couldn't wait for and a $6000+ price tag. He gives us some tips for our upcoming smoker we are building from an air compressor tank, shares his favorite foods, tips for you guys who are into BBQ and smoking and we even have some recipes to share in our upcoming blog! Find him on Instagram @daviddanbbq
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Steve Plain, from Alberta, Canada, is a talented welder, who has spent most of his career doing refinery work. We originally found him on Instagram and really appreciated his positivity, motivation and support of our community! Listen to this week's episode to gain some insight on refinery work, being a part of a union and some financial advice for the younger generation of welders!
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Linnett and Jessica discuss the welding industry and how it's presented to different communities as a career path. They also talk about Linnett's journey on the CBS TV show, "Tough as Nails". These ladies are ready to take action!
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The guys takeover the podcast this week! Get to know our co-hosts a little better and listen as Paul and Mr. Sawbladehead share more about how they got into the industry and what they do at Weld.com.
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Bob is one of our co-hosts at Weld.com and owns a small business in Tampa, Florida. We discuss in this week's episode 10 things that he wishes he knew before starting his business. He provides a lot of insight and advice that will be helpful to anyone who wants to start their own business or someone just starting out. If anyone has any questions for Bob, find him on Instagram @frankenfab813 and also head over to our Weld.com forum where you can post questions and get advice!
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HERE IS BOB! Listen as we talk about what he's been up to, when we can see a video from "Let's Weld Something" and his plans to get back into the Weld.com lab!
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Jeff Ray AKA Titanium Ray is one of our Co-Hosts at Weld.com. He currently works full time at Heffner Performance and has been welding for over 10 years. TIG welding came very naturally to him and stainless is his specialty. He is very proficient in titanium and has several years of experience in sanitary processes as a welder/fitter (combo hand) and doing custom exhausts and projects for Ballistic Cycles. Jeff is always interested in learning new technology and processes and enjoys sharing his knowledge with the Weld.com community. In this episode, Jeff shares how he got started with Weld.com, what some of the best resources have been in his career, advice for new welders and more.
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Barbie the Welder has inspired so many women to enter skilled trades. She exudes confidence and passion for her work. We talked to Barbie about why she got into welding, some of her favorite sculptures to date and the significance of the pieces.
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Steve Darnell has a business in Las Vegas called WelderUp. He has also been on the Discovery Channel on "Vegas Rat Rods." We've talked to Steve several times about the younger generation of welders and how just not so many are entering skilled trades. He has a true passion for passing on his knowledge about welding and how to start a business. Steve created a Welder 101 course to help those interested in learning to weld and even has an in person class at this shop. He is such a down to earth guy and if you are ever in Vegas, you should definitely go see him!
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Ben Arn is the Director of Welding & Certification and CWI at Warren Fabricating & Machining Corp. in Warren, Ohio. In this episode, we talk about the win/win of automation in the welding industry. Too often, we hear that welders are scared that a machine will replace their jobs and we discuss how that's not really how automation works. Technology is always advancing in our industry and those who embrace it, will benefit from the knowledge they seek. Not to mention the health benefits and saving your back!
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EP 1 introduces the new Social Media Manger of Weld.com, Jessica Mathe, and one of our new welding advisors and co-hosts, Chris King the Director of Skilled Training at Campbellsville University! Find out what's new with Weld.com, why we are here and what our mission is in providing an amazing, diverse, resourceful hub for the welding community globally.
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