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WELD™ by Weld.com

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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.
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EP 68: Back To Welding School (Part 2)

WELD™ by Weld.comSep 16, 2022

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EP 147: Don't Be A One Trick Pony with Mike Barnett
Mar 22, 202433:33
EP 146: Things I Learned Starting A Welding Business with Luke Labadie
Mar 15, 202401:23:18
EP 145: The Long Journey To The Steam Fitters Union with Laura King
Mar 08, 202401:06:60
EP 144: How Welders Make A Lot Of Money with Liv Taylor Dodge
Mar 01, 202436:09
EP 143: What I Wished I Could Teach In School with Jason Becker
Feb 23, 202441:09
EP 142: Passing Along 30 Years Of Experience with Michael Ewing
Feb 16, 202455:45
EP 141: Using Welding To Solve Problems with Weston Spencer
Feb 09, 202447:02
EP 140: If They Could Figure It Out I Can Too with Jimmy Diresta
Feb 02, 202448:07
EP 139: Thinking 5 Steps Ahead with Michael Furick
Jan 26, 202453:14
EP 138: From Pedal Choppers To Rally Cars with Ben Ashline
Jan 19, 202431:58
EP 137: The Proof Is In the Puddling with Sean Flottmann
Jan 12, 202437:28
EP 136: Welding Titanium And Race Cars with Chloe Hudson
Jan 05, 202443:12
EP 135: OMY Foundation Helping Kids Get Into Racing with Preston Lewis
Dec 29, 202340:22
EP 134: Plasma Cutting VS Oxyfuel with Ian Johnson, Kris Scherm & John Henderson
Dec 22, 202301:03:59
EP 133: Melting Two Wires At Once With The Lincoln Electric HyperFill with Michael Klee
Dec 15, 202329:22
EP 132: Whoever Smelt It Dealt It with Smelt Team 6
Dec 08, 202351:42
EP 131: Social Media For Welders with Jonny Snider & Alex Hodyl
Dec 01, 202337:49
EP 130: My Life Changed After I Learned How To Weld with Brian House
Nov 30, 202336:02
EP 129: Learning It Along The Way with Bob Clagett
Nov 17, 202339:56
EP 128: Automate The Jobs You Hate with Nick Cowell & Tyler Pulliam from Acetia
Nov 10, 202334:10
EP 127: Married To The Art with Luke & Priscilla Smith
Nov 03, 202353:40
EP 126: Unveiling The Latest Machines From Razor Weld with Richie Sather
Oct 27, 202319:30
EP 125: BBQ Smoker Side Hustle with Chris Verdi
Oct 20, 202346:54
EP 124: Finding The Right Abrasive with Kody Jones & Brett Bishop
Oct 13, 202342:11
EP 123: Growing In The Industry with Bryn Otto, Andrew Nichols & Jordan Packer
Oct 06, 202336:36
EP 122: When Trade Shows Collide Fabtech VS Schweissen & Schneiden with GMAW Welding Belgium
Sep 29, 202330:11
EP 121: Live at Fabtech - Filler Metals & Plasma Cutting with John Hartnett and Kris Scherm
Sep 22, 202336:26
EP 120: Engineering Art with Rich Quinn

EP 120: Engineering Art with Rich Quinn

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.






https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc


Thank you to all of our sponsors

For more info on all of Donaldson's equipment Click Here 

Check out all the amazing programs that they have at ArcLabs by visiting ⁠⁠https://www.arclabs.edu/⁠⁠

Get 10% off Outlaw Leather USA with our special promo code WELD10 at checkout ⁠https://outlawleather.com/⁠

For more information on Lincoln Electric's Ranger Air 260 MPX head over to ⁠⁠www.lincolnelectric.com⁠


Want to be on the show or have a topic you would like to hear about?

Connect with Beau on the Weld App @beaudidit or beauw@weld.com

Download the weld app today linktr.ee/WeldDotCom

Sep 15, 202349:26
EP 119: Getting Clear Arc Shots with Korissa Morgan
Sep 08, 202347:46
EP 118: Unleashing The Power of The ESAB Volt with Bartosz Kutarba & Peter Burchfield

EP 118: Unleashing The Power of The ESAB Volt with Bartosz Kutarba & Peter Burchfield

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.


Connect with ESAB

www.ESAB.com

Instagram @esabweldingcutting


Connect with us

If you have a topic you would like us to cover or would like to be a guest on the show reach out on the Weld App @beaudidit or shoot an email to Beauw@weld.com


Download the weld app today linktr.ee/WeldDotCom

Sep 01, 202332:48
EP 117: The Realities of Being A Rig Welder with Hunter Wilson
Aug 25, 202351:34
EP 116: Maximizing Your Opportunities with Anthony Fildes

EP 116: Maximizing Your Opportunities with Anthony Fildes

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.


Connect with Anthony

Instagram @alphaweld.ie

www.aws.ie


Thank you to all of our sponsors

See all the exciting new products from our friends at ESAB ⁠⁠⁠www.esab.com

Check out all the amazing programs that they have at ArcLabs by visiting ⁠⁠https://www.arclabs.edu/⁠⁠

Get 10% off Outlaw Leather USA with our special promo code WELD10 at checkout ⁠https://outlawleather.com/⁠

For more information on Lincoln Electric's Ranger Air 260 MPX head over to ⁠⁠www.lincolnelectric.com⁠


Want to be on the show or have a topic you would like to hear about?

Connect with Beau on the Weld App @beaudidit or beauw@weld.com

Download the weld app today linktr.ee/WeldDotCom

Aug 18, 202336:05
EP 115: You Were Born To Create with Rae Ripple

EP 115: You Were Born To Create with Rae Ripple

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.


Connect with Rae

Instagram @raeripple

www.raeripple.com


Thank you to all of our sponsors

For more information on Lincoln Electric's Ranger Air 260 MPX head over to ⁠⁠www.lincolnelectric.com⁠

Get 10% off Outlaw Leather USA with our special promo code WELD10 at checkout ⁠https://outlawleather.com/⁠

Check out all the amazing programs that they have at ArcLabs by visiting ⁠⁠https://www.arclabs.edu/⁠⁠

See all the exciting new products from our friends at ESAB ⁠⁠⁠www.esab.com


Want to be on the show or have a topic you would like to hear about?

Connect with Beau on the Weld App @beaudidit or beauw@weld.com

Download the weld app today linktr.ee/WeldDotCom


Aug 11, 202346:45
EP 114: Everyone Should Know What The Knobs Do with Nate Bowman

EP 114: Everyone Should Know What The Knobs Do with Nate Bowman

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. 

Connect with Nate

Instagram & TikTok @weldscientist 

Watch Weld Science https://youtu.be/GmHy_QIEOvw

Thank you to all of our sponsors

For more information on Lincoln Electric's Ranger Air 260 MPX head over to ⁠⁠www.lincolnelectric.com⁠

Get 10% off Outlaw Leather USA with our special promo code WELD10 at checkout ⁠https://outlawleather.com/⁠

Check out all the amazing programs that they have at ArcLabs by visiting ⁠⁠https://www.arclabs.edu/⁠⁠

See all the exciting new products from our friends at ESAB ⁠⁠⁠www.esab.com

Want to be on the show or have a topic you would like to hear about?

Connect with Beau on the Weld App @beaudidit or beauw@weld.com

Download the weld app today linktr.ee/WeldDotCom

Aug 04, 202301:01:26
EP 113: I Was Young And Trying To Learn with Sam Oldham
Jul 28, 202344:24
EP 112: Making Hot Wheels Dreams Come True with Pa'trice Frazier
Jul 21, 202337:33
EP 111: Clearing Up Underwater Welding Misconceptions with Jordan Moreno
Jul 14, 202338:57
EP 110: Use The Weekends To Build The Life You Want with Calvin Gordon (Arc One Welding)
Jul 07, 202339:20
EP 109: The Power Of A Cobot In The Palm Of Your Hand with Dan Colvin ESAB
Jun 30, 202331:49
EP 108: Giving Old Kegs New Life with Ben Caya

EP 108: Giving Old Kegs New Life with Ben Caya

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. 


To learn more about Spike Brewing check out their website www.spikebrewing.com 

Follow them @spikebrewing on Instagram and @spike Tiktok


Thank you to all of our sponsors

For more information on Lincoln Electric's 210 MP head over to www.lincolnelectric.com

Get 10% off Outlaw Leather USA with our special promo code WELD10 at checkout https://outlawleather.com/

Check out all the amazing programs that they have at ArcLabs by visiting https://www.arclabs.edu/

See all the exciting new products from our friends at ESAB www.esab.com


Want to be on the show or have a topic you would like to hear about?

Connect with Beau on the Weld App @beaudidit or beauw@weld.com

Download the weld app today linktr.ee/WeldDotCom

Jun 23, 202344:17
EP 107: Choosing A Pancake Hood Over A College Flag with Ricardo Gonzalez
Jun 16, 202346:15
EP 106: Landing Tricks & Jobs At The Skatepark with Strike Core Welding
Jun 09, 202358:40
EP 105: Turning Trash Into Treasure For Scrapfest with Jonny Snider (Jonny S Weld LLC)

EP 105: Turning Trash Into Treasure For Scrapfest with Jonny Snider (Jonny S Weld LLC)

Jun 02, 202336:49
EP 104: Doing The Work You Love with Dave Taylor (TMDesigns39)

EP 104: Doing The Work You Love with Dave Taylor (TMDesigns39)

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.


To find out more about Dave check out his website https://tmdesigns.uk/

Follow him on Instagram @TMDesigns39 


Thank you to all of our sponsors

Check out all the amazing programs that they have at ArcLabs by visiting https://www.arclabs.edu/

Get 10% off Outlaw Leather USA with our special promo code WELD10 at checkout https://outlawleather.com/

For more information on Lincoln Electric's 210 MP head over to www.lincolnelectric.com


Want to be on the show or have a topic you would like to hear about?

Connect with Beau on the Weld App @beaudidit or beauw@weld.com

Download the weld app today linktr.ee/WeldDotCom

May 26, 202336:50
EP 103: Never Say No To An Opportunity with Stephanie Hoffman (Underground Metalworks)
May 19, 202351:01
EP 102: Shrink It, Stretch It, Or Bend It with Mike Wagner (Cornfield Customs)
May 12, 202348:43
EP 101: Tackling The Elements with Kevin Simmons
May 05, 202335:59
EP 100: Looking Back Over The Past Year

EP 100: Looking Back Over The Past Year

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


Follow all our amazing guests!


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


Get 10% off Outlaw Leather USA with our special promo code WELD10 at checkout https://outlawleather.com/

For more information on Lincoln Electric's new Ranger® Air 260MPX™ head over to www.lincolnelectric.com

For more information on Black Stallion go to www.blackstallion.com

Connect with Beau on the Weld App @beaudidit or beauw@weld.com

Download the weld app today linktr.ee/WeldDotCom


Apr 28, 202333:41
EP 99: Using The AWS To Grow with Rachel Lee
Apr 21, 202339:06
EP 98: That Little Blue Light Never Left My Side with Max Ceron
Apr 14, 202346:24