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The Veteran Welding Podcast

by Christopher Reader

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/christopher-reader5/subscribe A podcast dedicated to veterans who are looking to start their own business, and want to learn from leading members in the welding, machining and off-road communities.

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Latest Episodes

Jul 27, 2023 · 52 min
Chris and I chat about something so simple, yet so many people screw it up. How to be a good customer.
May 23, 2023 · 1h 45m
This time we chat with Apex welding.
May 23, 2023 · 1h 8m
Just a general bullshit session between chris and I. Bringing each other up to speed on our shops and situations.
Feb 6, 2023 · 55 min
Fair warning, Chris and I defiantly chase the squirrel through out this episode, Everything from our regrets from Taco Bell to actually about tools we regret buying. Also, you will hear some background noise from time to time... That is Chris's shop neighbors.
Jan 24, 2023 · 1h 0m
In this re-recording, we I get the chance to interview Chris Lavelle. He is the owner and operator of Fox Dog Welding. We pick his brain for a second/first time and see what make our new host tick.
Jan 23, 2023 · 1h 0m
In this Episode Chris Lavelle and I shoot the shit, plan and simple.
May 19, 2021 · 1h 18m
In today’s episode, we chat with Ian Johnson a.k.a. Big Tire Garage on YouTube. We have a great chat and find out what makes him tick. You can find Ian at: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TEbr0NpZ26C6eYcuRRXFQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IansBigTireGarage/ Thank you to our spon…
May 12, 2021 · 1h 0m
In todays Episode I have a chat with Colin Hill. He is the Vice President for civil construction in Western Canada at EllisDon Construction. I personally have known Colin for almost a year now and we finally got to chat about how and where he got his start in the construction field, as well as some …
May 5, 2021 · 57 min
Hey everyone, Today I am chatting with Joe Lavoie. He is a retired Warrant Officer from the Canadian military and is now running Black Flag Tools. I chat with him on how he got started, how is he changing with the current times and we also chat about what makes his services stand out from the crowd.…
Apr 27, 2021 · 1h 23m
If you are running or own a business, you need to listen to this episode and take notes.  In this episode, I chat with Jay person, president of Pierson Work Holding. Jay talks to us about how he got started in the machining industry, and how he went from being unorganized to undoubtedly the most or…
Apr 21, 2021 · 56 min
Today I chat with Jon from Tactical Canuck Battle Group. TCBG is at its heart a business directory for veteran-owned businesses. But his vision for TCBG is so much more. Give this episode a listen and make sure you reach out to Jon and give him some support.  Tactical Canuck Battle Group Website www…
Apr 13, 2021 · 1h 31m
In today’s episode, we chat with Nate Pickle, a.k.a The Dirt Life Style on YouTube. We find out how he got started in the trades, how he has made a living from making videos, and in general just have a great chat about who he is and what makes him tick. You can find Nate at: Website: Thedirtlifestyl…
Apr 6, 2021 · 56 min
In this episode, we chat with Derek Weidhaas.  A.K.A White pine Bison on Instagram.  We chat and find out what pulled him towards joining the military and then how he has been repurposing his skillset to start a Bison farm in Pembroke Ontario.  Thank you to our sponsors: Canada Welding Supply http…
Mar 30, 2021 · 29 min
In this episode, I take a good look at the clues that success leaves behind.  Often we try to forge our own path and in doing so we think that it needs to be tough and hard. However, that is not always the case. Sometimes all you need to do is look around at our mentors and dissect how they have ac…
Mar 24, 2021 · 29 min
Today we have a chat with Julie Wieler who is our marketing specialist. We chat about influencer marketing. If you look around it is starting to become more and more popular, companies are really starting to see the value that we can bring to the table. So what is it, How does it work and what can i…
Feb 9, 2021 · 57 min
Hey Everyone, Thank you for tuning into this week's episode.  This week I have a chat with Alex Seibert who you might know as Crap Out Welds. This conversation has been one that I have been looking forward to for some time now. In this episode, we find out how he got started in the welding industry…
Jan 12, 2021 · 48 min
Hello everyone! Today we are reposting our interview with Pete Murphy from ISO Tunes. I have been using their ISO Tunes Free Bluetooth earbuds for over a year now and love them. If you do any type of work where you are in need of good comfortable hearing protection, you NEED to look into these OSHA…
Nov 3, 2020 · 1h 12m
This week's episode is a re-launch of my interview with Jonathan Lewis. He is the owner of Superior welding and one of the hosts of the Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast. This was a great interview and well worth the listen.
Oct 20, 2020 · 53 min
This interview has been in the works for a while now. Originally we recorded this back in June of 2020. So some of the things we talk about have changed. but the interview still rocks. Let us know what you think about this interview with Shaun from the Story Till now. Go check out his YouTube page a…
Aug 28, 2020 · 54 min
This week we are going back to our very first interview with Tim Rogers, president of TMR Customs.