• 335. Scaling Your Welding Business w/ Eric Pleil

  • Aug 12 2024
  • Duración: 1 h y 29 m
  • Podcast

335. Scaling Your Welding Business w/ Eric Pleil

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  • In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason Becker hosts a conversation with Eric Pleil, a welding business owner and coach who transitioned from running a successful fabrication business to helping others succeed in the welding industry. Eric shares his journey from starting out with custom motorcycle work to growing his own welding business and eventually moving into manufacturing. He delves into the challenges of balancing work with business development, the importance of building relationships, and the critical steps involved in transitioning from a small side hustle to a full-time operation. Eric’s insights include his approach to estimating jobs, managing time as a solo business owner, and the value of investing in systems and processes to ensure business growth. He also discusses the importance of learning from failures, the power of building a strong professional network, and the value of outsourcing tasks that are beyond your immediate capabilities. This episode is packed with actionable advice for welders and small business owners looking to grow and succeed in a competitive market. Key Takeaways: Starting Small and Growing Big: Eric’s journey from mobile welding and custom motorcycle work to running a full-scale fabrication and manufacturing business. The importance of starting with a niche and gradually expanding. Managing Time and Resources: Tips on balancing the demands of a small business, including managing client relationships, meeting deadlines, and keeping up with administrative tasks like accounting and invoicing. The Power of Networking: Building strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and other local businesses can open doors to new opportunities and help sustain a business in the long term. Outsourcing and Specialization: The importance of outsourcing tasks when necessary and focusing on areas where your business can excel and grow. Building partnerships with other businesses to extend your capabilities. Learning from Failures: The value of embracing failure as part of the entrepreneurial journey. Fail faster and use the lessons learned to improve and outpace the competition. Consultation and Coaching: Eric’s transition into coaching and consulting, helping others avoid the pitfalls he experienced and guiding them toward success in the welding industry. To learn more about Phil Garland and connect with him, visit his Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/theweldingphilosopher/ Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcjunkiespodcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: Show@arcjunkies.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72 Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Underground Metal Works: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/ Friends of the Show: SendCutSend Instagram: @SendCutSend Online: https://sendcutsend.com/arcjunkies/ Outlaw Leather LLC Outlawleather.com Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders YouTube: Everlast Welders Online: https://www.everlastgenerators.com/?rfsn=4461397.b3fd38 Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.
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