In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Jason & Miranda Chiasson owners of Chiasson Smoke about building their business starting off making horse riding spur and taking jobs that came their way to making rocket stoves and BBQ smokers after finding an audience on social media. They talk about the dynamics of working together as husband and wife, tools that helped their business grow, utilizing social media to get “paid to market your business”, and the importance of networking and building relationships. 

Connect with Chiasson Smoke

Website https://www.chiassonsmoke.com/

Instagram @chiassonsmoke https://www.instagram.com/chiassonsmoke/

TikTok @chiassonsmoke https://www.tiktok.com/@chiassonsmoke

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmthizFiUZOPJGHSDLQl4-A

Thank You To Our Trusted Partners

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Connect with Beau

Weld App @beaudidit

Instagram @beaudiditwelding

Email - ⁠Beauw@weld.com⁠

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In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Eric Pleil owner of Elite Welding Business about common pitfalls people run into when starting a welding business. He talks about breaking through limiting mindsets, having a 6-month emergency fund, setting up systems to help your business grow, and advice for people who are struggling to find success in their welding business. 

Connect with Eric Pleil

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV56B3BUHXgtFT9FZY57aUg

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/eliteweldbiz

Instagram - @eliteweldbiz https://www.instagram.com/eliteweldbiz/

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Connect with Beau

Weld App @beaudidit

Instagram @beaudiditwelding

Email - ⁠Beauw@weld.com⁠

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In this week's episode, Beau chats with Andrew Brown an advocate of the skilled trades & founder of Toolfetch.com, and Host of The Lost Art Of The Skilled Trades. He talks about how he was inspired to start working with the trades after helping with the aftermath of 9/11 working to help side by side with tradesmen and first responders. He talks about the growing skills gap when it comes to the trades, working with the AWS to help inspire the next generation to consider welding, and a new foundation called the Skilled Trades Advisory Council that he is helping to get up and running to provide funding and scholarships to people looking for a career in the skilled trades.

Connect with Andrew Brown

Website - Andrewbrown.net

Instagram @andrewbrowntrades

Linkedin

YouTube @Toolfetch

Podcast Lost Art Of The Skilled Trades 

Skill Pointe Career Quiz - https://skillpointe.com/

Careers In Welding - https://www.aws.org/career-resources/career-paths-in-welding

Thank You To Our Trusted Partners

Lincoln Electric Sprinter 180 - https://foxly.link/hMWuTN

Abicor Binzel xFume Pro - https://foxly.link/lUVEtV

Everlast - RedSabre 2000 - https://foxly.link/T6GU7V

Thermacut - EX-TRAFIRE - https://foxly.link/KnrZrx

Connect with Beau

Weld App @beaudidit

Instagram @beaudiditwelding

Email - ⁠Beauw@weld.com⁠

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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

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Connect with Beau

Weld App @beaudidit

Instagram @beaudiditwelding

Email - ⁠Beauw@weld.com⁠

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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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

Our educator and host, Danea, sits down with Andrew from Ocean Corp to discuss Non Destructive Testing!  Take a listen... 

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.

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.

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! 

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

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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

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Our host Beau took a trip to Nashville with his band and met with JB from The Forge Nashville, a Non-Profit Makerspace and experiential fabrication & design.  JB runs her business OMO Furniture + Fabrication out of The Forge and helps teach classes for people interested in getting into metalworking.  For more info: https://www.theforgenashville.org/

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!

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! 

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!

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!  

Don't forget to sign up for the WELD APP, check out our member Discounts through our brand partners and links to our podcast and social channels here: https://linktr.ee/WeldDotCom

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!

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.

Don't forget to get on the waiting list of the WELD APP launch https://linktr.ee/WeldDotCom

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! 

Don't forget to download the WELD APP, check out our member Discounts through our brand partners and links to our podcast and social channels here: https://linktr.ee/WeldDotCom

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!   
Follow TIG Zombie on IG: @tigzombie

Don't forget to sign up for the WELD APP launch and become a Founding Member, check out our member Discounts through our brand partners and links to our podcast and social channels here: https://linktr.ee/WeldDotCom

Wylie, our instructor, interviewed a few of his students and had a great conversation regarding bringing awareness about the career potential in our trade!

Don't forget to sign up for the WELD APP launch and become a Founding Member, check out our member Discounts through our brand partners and links to our podcast and social channels here: https://linktr.ee/WeldDotCom

Lincoln Promo Codes:

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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/ghoADW

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 episode our advisor Dale has a chat with Robb Borowicz and John Held who became welders and transitioned into a career as engineers.  

Don't forget to sign up for the WELD APP launch and become a Founding Member, check out our member Discounts through our brand partners and links to our podcast and social channels here: https://linktr.ee/WeldDotCom

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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! 

Follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/attackingtheclockracing

Lincoln Promo Codes:

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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. 

Follow Wylie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/that_bearded_welding_teacher/

Lincoln Promo Codes:

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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. 

Follow Cliff on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cliffdanis/

You can become a member of our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0kHJXSHR1k1wtLuliKmHg/join

Andrew shares his experience in the film industry, some tips for getting the best audio and those ever-elusive arc shots.

Follow him on IG: https://www.instagram.com/andrewrcarranza/

Interested in learning more about our weld camera? Check out our blog here! 

https://www.weld.com/post/melttools-welding-camera

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!

Follow them on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/shootaphoto

https://www.instagram.com/akstreich

Lincoln Promo Codes:

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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!

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weldherkat/

Lincoln Promo Codes: 

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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! 

https://www.weld.com/group/laser-welding/discussion

If you haven't seen the video yet, check it out here: 

https://youtu.be/OD3Y_MCoWek

Shea, one of our Weld.com hosts and advisors, speaks with Jessica about the differences between the CWB and AWS certifications and more!

Follow Shea on Instagram at www.instagram.com/sheadude

Lincoln Electric Promo Codes:

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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?

Have you signed up as a YouTube member of Weld.com? There are exclusive member perks and a welcome gift after 1 month of membership!

Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0kHJXSHR1k1wtLuliKmHg/join

Follow these guys on Instagram!

@beaudidit

@akstreich

@missjessicajean

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/ghoADW

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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Craig, Dale, Cliff and Jess all catch up and talk about exciting things coming in the New Year at Weld.com!

Make sure to follow these guys on Instagram!

@thebarefootforge

@shootaphoto

@cliffdanis

@missjessicajean

@welddotcom

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. 

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.