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Drew is a business owner out of Knoxville Tennessee. If you are part of the welding community on Instagram, you have no doubt come across Drew's profile. Drew and his team do a little bit of everything when it comes to welding and fabrication. It was a pleasure having him on the show as a guest for this weeks episode. During our conversation, Drew shares valuable insights into his welding journey,...

Ok, so Stephanie and I have been teasing a big announcement for the past couple of weeks. Tune in to this weeks episode to hear about the big announcemnent between myself and Stephanie form Underground Metal Works.  Underground Metal Works on Instagram: @undergroundmetalworks Sign up for classes: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/classes     Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast...

In this month's edition of Weld Wednesday w/ AWS, I am chatting with Lexi McDermott, Brandy Killeen, and Robert Watson. We did an Instagram live on 4/5/23 and discussed their experience with AWS and how it has been helping them in their careers since they started to get involved. For more information on AWS, head on over to their website. Aws.org  

Anthony James is a young and dynamic entrepreneur who's shaking up the welding and repairs scene with his mobile welding business. With a keen business mind and a passion for his craft, Anthony is making waves in the industry and inspiring other aspiring welders to follow their dreams. Not only is Anthony a skilled welder, but he's also a rising YouTube star, where he shares his daily work and exp...

In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, I am chatting with Sean Flottmann aka Dabswellington. I had the opportunity to catch up with Dabs at Ink the Bay in Tampa Florida. We had an awesome time chatting about his progression in the industry, doing metal art, traveling across the country to spread the good word about welding and his passion to his craft.   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcju...

In this week's episode I am chatting with Martha Bennett Global Vice President of Marketing Excellence for 3M and Cedric Smith a welder out of Minnesota. 3M recently put out a documentary entitled Skilled that was released at the Sundance Film Festival, which highlights different industries in the Skilled Trades to bring   awareness and information to the next generation. As most of you all know,...

In this weeks episode, I am bringing back Dusty James. He just produced an amazing video which is a combination of 3 of his passions, welding, filming and creating music. We talk about the video, finding your own passion and making time in life to do the things you enjoy. Check out Dusty on Instagram Here Check out Dust's Vidio The Beginning Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast Email...

In this episode I'm doing a cross-pod with my buddies Max Ceron from the CWB Association Podcast,  and Kevin Johnson with the Welding Business Owners Podcast.   We recorded about 4 hours of content covering many topics like skilling up your workforce, the upcoming wave of automation, the welder shortage, work life balance and many other topics.   This is a 3 part series. Tune in to part 1 on the @...

In this episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS, host Jason Becker sits down with three accomplished women in the welding industry: Tiffaney Orff, owner of Welding Women Syndicate; Kelli Royals, Navy veteran and professional welder, and author of the children's book, Willow Discovers Welding; and Amy Roosa, founder of The Safety Rack, an organization that advocates for better PPE for women in the trade...

In this episode, we sit down with a panel of experts to explore the potential of hydrogen as an alternative fuel source. Our guests include Scott Witkowski from Republic Testing, Bill Newell from Euroweld, and Mike Miller from CEM Marketing. We delve into the possibilities of using hydrogen instead of fossil fuels and discuss whether the existing oil and gas pipelines can be repurposed for transpo...

In this week's episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, we sit down with Lori Kuiper and Bryson Ward from Red-D-Arc to discuss Lori's inspiring welding journey. From starting as a Millwright apprentice to helping develop Miller's RMD software, Lori's story is a testament to the hard work and dedication required to succeed in the welding industry. Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast TIKTO...

Get ready for some metal magic! This week's episode features the incredible Kevin Stone, a metal sculptor from Chilliwack, Canada. Kevin is most well-known for his giant eagle sculptures and his latest masterpiece - a life-size replica of Drogon from Game of Thrones. Listen in as I chat with Kevin about his creative process and how he brings metal to life with a welder, a plethora of hammers, and...

Today I am chatting Ryan Shelley, a welder out of Michigan who does prototype work full-time but also runs a side business making art pieces, trophies and welding services. In this episode we talk about his recent trip to Universal Studios, how the 75 Hard program gave him a mental reset, and how and why he decided to start a side business.  Follow Ryan on Instagram @810Metalworks   Arc Junkies Po...

In this month's edition of Weld Wednesday, I sit down with industry experts Scott Ellsworth and Joe Young to discuss the benefits of setting up apprenticeships for your company. They share their knowledge on how to utilize the resources provided by the American Welding Society (AWS) to establish effective training programs for your employees. By building your workforce from the ground up with appr...

In this episode of the podcast, we welcome back financial expert, Richard Roybal, who previously joined us in episode 244 to discuss building a Solid Financial Foundation. This time, we delve into the crucial topic of protecting those assets. Welders often lack access to information about finances, and that's why we brought Richard back on the show. He'll be sharing some simple ways to secure your...

Today I'm chatting with Chris Zep from the Make Everything YouTube channel. Chris makes some really cool stuff on his channel. I stumbled across his account while doing some research on how to restore an antique leg vice and got hooked on his videos. He does a little bit of everything like welding, repairs, fabrication, machining and making. We have a great conversation about building up your tool...

Joining me today is Jerome Spear from JE Spear Consulting. Jerome is an industrial hygienist and has been in the industry for over 3 decades. If you don't know what an industrial hygienist is, don't worry you will by the end of the episode. I thought I knew what an industrial hygienist was but I only knew a small portion of what they actually do. I've been wanting to do this episode for over a yea...

Joining me in studio today is one of my former students Kyle Thompson. And conveniently enough and not pre-planned, the day this episode comes out will mark 8 years since Kyle started my class. It was really cool catching up with him and hearing about his welding journey over the past 8 years. It's awesome to see the impact I've had on so many lives during my short career as a welding educator. Du...

In this episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS, I sit down with Gary Konarska, Executive Director and CEO of the American Welding Society, to discuss the current state of the welding industry. Konarska shares insights on recent events and seminars held by AWS in 2022, and previews what's in store for AWS in 2023. Listeners will gain a better understanding of the current state of the welding industry a...

In this week's episode, I chat with Matthew Bartles, an instructor with the Millwrights Local 1000 in Tampa, Florida. Matt shares his experience working in the millwright industry and talks about the opportunities it offers. We also discuss Matt's side business and his personal journey of mental and physical transformation over the past year. Tune in to hear all about it! Follow Matt on Instagram:...

Joining me in-studio this week is Ronnie Bowen aka Fitter_Bowen on Instagram. Ronnie is a Union Pipefitter/Pipe Welder out of the Orlando area, we discuss how and why he decided to join the Union and what his career has been like thus far, we also talk about some helpful tips for new welders in the industry regardless of whether you join a union or not. There's a lot of great information in this e...

Today's guest is Scott Raabe, owner and operator of Precision Welding Academy in Katy, Texas. Scott is a welder turned educator. After teaching at 2 different schools, Scott realized there's got to be a better way to teach welding education. So he started his own school from the ground up.  And Scott's grown the right way, slow and steady, he takes what's working and improves it, he evaluates what...

Joining me today in the Buzz Box Studio is my buddy Ray Flannery a welder turned CWI. Ray and I have a lot of common, we work on opposite sides of the same coin. Where I do mostly Welder Qualifications  Ray does mostly in-shop and field inspections. Ray and I first met at a welding competition where he volunteered as a judge for a welding competition we were putting on in Central Florida. In this...

This months episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS features Rae Ripple. She's been up to a lot lately, riding Harley's, touring Canada, writing book tours and much much more. For more information on how you can get involved with AWS click here   Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodca...

Joining me this week is Ryan Nearop from Vancouver Canada. Ryan is a Rig Welder who does a little bit of everything but specializes in doing boiler systems. In this episode we talk about boilers, rig truck setup, working on various job sites, and running your own business.  Follow Ryan on Instagram: @r_nierop Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com...