
Welding Business Owner Podcast
We discuss with other business owners how to start and grow your welding business.
Our guests range from single owner operators up to people who manage teams of 50+ with decades of experience.
We discuss how they got started, strategies for growth, team management, bidding and winning jobs, downfalls to avoid and lots more!
Welding Business Owner Podcast
Sam Hackman - Fortitude Welding and Fabrication
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Kevin Johnson interviews Sam Hackman, a welder and business owner, about his journey in the welding industry. Sam shares his early experiences, challenges transitioning to full-time business, and goals for the future. They discuss field vs. shop work, pricing, scheduling, and the importance of quality and customer service. Sam talks about managing employees, maintaining satisfaction, and justifying equipment purchases like his favorite tool—the press brake. He reflects on risks he wishes he’d taken, balancing work and family, delegating responsibilities, and lessons from tough jobs. The conversation highlights the value of clear communication, creating a positive work environment, and learning from business mistakes and podcasts.
We want to hear the hard and expensive lessons you've learned while running your welding business.
We also want to hear your hilarious job site stories. Share your best shenanigan story with us.
Head over to www.WeldingBusinessOwners.com to book a short call.