Steel Nation: The Fabrication Industry Podcast

In this episode, Kyle Bentley shares the story of how a 17-year-old welder’s helper turned into a business owner willing to bet everything on himself. From working overtime at McDonald’s, to practicing welds on lunch breaks, to launching Bentley Welding with only $3,000 in the bank and $70,000 due by Friday , Kyle’s story is a raw look at risk, grit, faith, and the cost of building something real....

In this episode, we sit down with metal artist and former firefighter Codie Aljets, whose life changed after a stage four cancer diagnosis at just 39 years old. After losing his career, his strength, and nearly his life, Codie found a new mission through metal art... Creating legacy pieces filled with grit, meaning, and personal story. From the emotional story behind “Strong Like a Bull” to raisin...

In this episode, Barbie the Welder tells how a scene from a movie changed the course of her life, how welding became far more than a craft, and why the art she creates is really a reflection of what she has lived through. From grief, anger, and self-doubt to purpose, craftsmanship, and building a life on her own terms, this conversation goes far beyond metal. It’s about turning pain into fuel, fin...