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Getting into welding or knowing which pathway to go down is overwhelming at times. Each week Beau Wigington sits down with industry professionals to hear a first-person perspective of how they got to where they are today and share advice to people looking to grow their welding business or start their journey into the trade. For all kinds of welding resources head over to www.weld.com and join the Weld App, an all-in-one networking resource packed with educational videos, job listings, a marketplace, and even a welding calculator to get you dialed in. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/welddotcom/support
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EP 160: Pipelining Is In My Blood with Joel Welch
In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Joel Welch a pipeline welder based in Mississippi who shares his journey to becoming a pipeline welder and dispels some of the misconceptions for new welders looking to break out on their own. He talks about the progression from working on service lines before getting his shot on the main line, how long jobs typically last, how long it takes to find new ones, and then how he plans on setting himself up for success in the future.
Connect with Joel
Instagram @welchwelding https://www.instagram.com/welchwelding/
Website https://welchweldingllc.com/
Pipeliners Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@PipelinersPodcast
Thank you to our Trusted Partners
Make your mark every time with Markal Markers https://foxly.link/oGn1YA
Weld anywhere with the battery-powered ESAB 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
Connect with Beau
Weld App @beaudidit
Instagram @beaudiditwelding
Email - Beauw@weld.com
Download the weld app today - linktr.ee/WeldDotCom
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EP 159: Heavy Equipment Repair & Hardfacing with Bob Higg
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
Thank you to our Trusted Partners
Do it all with the Everlast Welders Lightning MTS 275 - https://foxly.link/BKQPDW
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 Lincoln Electric Power MIG 215 - https://foxly.link/hMWuTN
Connect with Beau
Weld App @beaudidit
Instagram @beaudiditwelding
Email - Beauw@weld.com
Download the weld app today - linktr.ee/WeldDotCom
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EP 158: Welding Certification VS Welding Certificate with Jason Becker
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
Download the WELD App today - linktr.ee/WeldDotCom
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EP 157: Getting Paid To Learn How To Weld with Marc Levin
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
Download the weld app today - linktr.ee/WeldDotCom
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WELD EP 156: I Bet I Can Weld Better Than Him with Keenan Maines
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
Download the weld app today - linktr.ee/WeldDotCom
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EP 155: The Business Of Collaboration with Brian House
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
Download the weld app today - linktr.ee/WeldDotCom
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