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Artificial Intelligence is changing faster than most of us can keep up with—and whether you love it or hate it, it's already starting to impact the welding and fabrication industry.

In this episode, I sit down with Dan Cocks from DC Built to talk about how we're actually using AI in our businesses today. From creating customer renderings and speeding up design work to building software, solving problems, and automating repetitive tasks, we share the tools and workflows that are helping us get more done with less effort.

But the conversation doesn't stop there.

We dive into the future of fabrication and discuss what happens when AI starts working alongside robotics, cobots, laser welders, CNC equipment, and automated material handling systems. Could a small shop one day have the output of a much larger company? How close are we really to that becoming reality?

Whether you're already experimenting with AI or you're still trying to figure out what all the hype is about, this episode will give you a practical look at where the technology is today—and where it's headed next.

Topics we cover:
• Using AI to create customer renderings and concepts
• Chat GPT, Claude, and other AI tools
• Prompting techniques that get better results
• Building software and automations with AI
• AI agents and workflow automation
• The future of robotic welding and fabrication
• How AI could impact small welding businesses
• Why technology is becoming more accessible than ever

If you're a welding business owner, fabricator, shop manager, or anyone interested in where the trades are headed, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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September 11th and 12th.

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In this episode of the Welding Business Owners Podcast, I sit down with Josh Hewitt — entrepreneur, HVAC company owner, host of the Tradesmen Experience podcast, and cofounder of Blue Collar Insiders and True Pros.

This conversation goes way deeper than just welding or HVAC. We talk about what actually makes a blue-collar business succeed long term: leadership, culture, communication, job costing, hiring, sales, customer experience, and learning how to think like a business owner instead of just a technician.

Josh shares hard lessons from growing multiple companies, getting stuck in the same problems most trades business owners face, and what it really takes to build a team that cares about the customer as much as you do. We also dive into why so many businesses stay chaotic even when they’re busy, the danger of “out-earning” your mistakes, and how systems and leadership completely change the game.

If you own a welding business, fabrication shop, HVAC company, or any blue-collar business, this episode is packed with practical takeaways you can apply immediately.

Topics we cover:

• Leadership and company culture
• Hiring people who actually care
• Why most trades businesses stay stuck
• Job costing and understanding your numbers
• Customer experience and communication
• Building systems that scale
• Sales without feeling “salesy”
• Managing teams and accountability
• Why being busy does NOT always mean profitable
• The Welding Business Summit & Fabricator Olympics

Check out Josh Hewitt:
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September 11th and 12th.

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Trying to build a welding business while working a full-time job?

That’s exactly what Dan from DC Built is doing—and in this episode, we break down what it really takes to grow a welding business on nights and weekends.

This isn’t theory. This is what it looks like when you’re juggling a day job, limited time, and still trying to build something that actually makes money.

We get into:

• How Dan balances a full-time job while growing his welding business
• How to decide which jobs are actually worth your time
• Pricing when you can’t afford to waste hours on low-profit work
• The biggest mistakes guys make when starting on the side
• What’s helping him build real momentum without going full-time

If you’re trying to turn your welding skills into a real business—but you’re stuck working a job during the day—this episode will give you a more realistic path forward.

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🎯 This episode is for:

• Welding business owners working a full-time job
• Side hustle welders trying to grow
• Fabricators looking to make more money with limited time

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Subscribe for more real-world advice on building a profitable welding business, pricing your work, and growing without wasting time.

#WeldingBusiness #SideHustle #WeldingLife #Fabrication #TradesBusiness #SmallBusiness

September 11th and 12th.

www.WeldingBusinessSummit.com

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