How much does it cost to start a welding business??
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- čas přidán 23. 02. 2019
- All depends on you, and how much you can invest without getting into a bunch of debt.
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To the guys that are nervous to start up I have some advice. I started my shop in 98' with a Miller 185, a grinder, and a chop saw. Seriously..lol Did it for about 6 years. It did ok, but I learned a ton. I finally ended up going to work for my biggest customer. A unintended consequence but it worked out good. I got laid off, so I used what I learned the first time around and started another shop. This time with a specific goal and purpose. Years later I'm doing better each year, and it's been a great decision. Being in business has offered up great opportunities that I would never have gotten as an employee. You need a few tools to start, but don't get buried in equipment payments. Your best asset is between your ears. Don't be afraid to sub stuff out until you make the money to tool up.. That 100 ton press brake is sexy, but you won't like the payment..lol I started my business because I didn't want to sit when I was 70 wondering how it would've worked out. Regret what you do, don't sit and regret what you didn't do. Good luck!
Great video, after working in the field as a pipe fitter/pipe welder for the last 6 years I finally decided to start my own small plumbing/fabrication/welding company, I just got done getting the llc and licensed/bonded now am ready to go out and start bidding work, wish me good luck ya'll
I worked a shop as a welder and just bought a tool every paycheck and eventually bought an old bobcat welder from a guy that upgraded for $500. It took a lot of overtime and money, but I eventually had my rig and was able to transition to working for myself. Welding is not a cheap job to have but it is very satisfying work, and you can make a decent living. Keep at it and you will succeed as a pro welder.
Good video and good advice
I've been fabricating and welding for 8years and at the point in my life where I feel stagnant and playing with the idea of starting my own business instead of building someone's else's up. I really appreciate the tips and advice from your journey. Thank you
Just ran across your channel today and cant believe I hadnt found it sooner! You've got some awesome stuff going on. I currently weld for a Caterpillar dealer and am looking to get a side gig started so videos like this are super helpful.
Thank you for sharing the specifics on your business growth. It really helps.
Thank you. I’m just now getting started. It’s nice hearing your experience.
Love your video I'm starting up my own weld & fabrication shop I've been welding for 14years and work for a company now as there lead weld fabricator tig welding stainless steel it's a dream I've always had running my own and hearing your story just amps me up more best of luck and God bless
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video.
Very good video, well said about what it takes to start up a welding shop
great info, thanks for this. This is the kind of info I look for.
Thank you so much!! I needed this!
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Thanks for sharing your journey and advice mate. I'm starting a fabrication business too.
You have to have a product or a service. The businesses that survive are the ones that get involved in markets that have a good cash flow(government, utilities, specialized work, inspecting). Welding is a very vast industry. Its literally in just about every market healthcare, dental, aerospace, ornamental, material science, automotive, engineering. You don't have to just build, fabricate and repair either. You can get your CWI and work your way up to a certain rank, and start your own thing. I've met guys that have a business inspecting, fabricating, and sell welding equipment/consumables. You can also rent your equipment/vehicles out. You can go to college and become a welding engineer, get years of experience and network with the right people. Then you could venture out and become a consultant. Remember to always pay attention to your numbers and calculate risk.
This really really helps thank you for sharing this.
im kinda in that situation right now. all i have is a welding machine my agron gas and a grinder and a few tools😫 no shop no truck just me myself & my tools.
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Just starting out myself I'm self taught have the very basics though, a Lincoln buzz box a hf 125 fcaw and I'm hunting a decent mig that will suffice for a couple years. I made contacts thru my job that I just left and have had the past two years selling myself and my service before I considered a shop. That's where it stands, I'm on the cusp. It's nerve wracking but I found that to specifically sell welding alone would be tough, most of y'all have years of experience and skills I'll likely never have but luckily I'm associated more with farm equipment and utility trailer service repair fabrication and also tractor refurbs. I'll even work on your car. So I'm hoping to continue getting better as a welder whilest being diverse enough to keep my shop busy. Thanks for making these videos they are helpful in that I see I'm not the only one who started with a little less than nothin, and they are great confidence boosters. I like the ironman 230, or even the Viking 215, also considering the esab and the 180 Lincoln and I want an ac/DC stick unit.