Speaking about leaving a 100k a year business just because the labor was too much is something people overlook or don’t care about these days. No matter how much money you make, if you don’t love what you’re doing it isn’t worth it.

@joemadre9550

11 ай бұрын

Spoken like someone that's never gone hungry.

@DareChimaera

11 ай бұрын

@@joemadre9550 I infact have. I'm 17 and having a kid within the month, and I have so severe migraines that I cant even hold a fast food job. I completely understand what it's like to go hungry, and yet my opinion stays the same?

@joemadre9550

11 ай бұрын

Work in the job market another 15 years and then tell me it doesn't matter how much you make. Good lord, 17 with a kid and no job but it doesn't matter how much you make..

@DareChimaera

11 ай бұрын

@@joemadre9550 you got a point there

@joemadre9550

11 ай бұрын

@@DareChimaera thanks man, at least you're a very reasonable young man in the face of a awrnry old slave lol

I’ve been in the welding industry over 15 years now and I can tell you this guy is the real deal and he knows what he’s talking about. Very refreshing to see a no bullshit scrappy self-made, young man making it happen also thanks for the new found inspiration Anthony glad I found your channel. 👨🏻‍🏭 💯 From, your latest subscriber

This dude went from bouncy castles to welding 😂 I love it!

I've been welding for almost 3 years now and looking to break out finally, your videos seem the most real about it

Thanks for making this video! I too have been welding for most of my life in support of my log trucking business and friends and family....but I am now seriously considering starting a mobile welding business. I make well over 100k a year at my current job....but there is no reward. It is a sedentary desk job and I desperately miss making cool stuff happen with my hands and skills. I love fabrication and repair. 10 years ago I had an entire truck shop, a 185CFM diesel air compressor and Sandblaster, and welders and plasma cutter, torch, grinders out the wazoo and like an idiot I sold it ALL! And am desperate to get back to doing stuff that makes me feel alive and uses the hard earned skills I developed over the 25 years since I started welding and fabricating and big rig diesel truck ownership and mechanics. Thanks again for this great video! Happy to see someone so ambitious!

Videos like this make me strive to be a better business man I used to run a auto cleaning service but welding has always been my strong arm I decided to pick it back up and make a business out of if and watching your videos inspire me to be the best one I can be thank you 🙏🏽

I’d love to see more videos like this on the business aspect. Great video, you’re very genuine and you deserve the success you have and the success that’s to come!

Hey Anthony. Thank you for sharing. This is great encouragement for us up and coming mobile welding problem solvers.

I have been welding since I was in diapers with my dad, I’m 25 just started my business and an actual llc at that. Thanks for the motivation! Definitely made mistakes over the years but I have also made a lot of customers happy and they keep calling back! Thanks for the motivation!

@MeltinMetalAnthony

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@choruzvargas4009

Жыл бұрын

The beauty of having a dad that's a welder man I congratulate you man not many have opportunities like that

@bronsonleach3573

11 ай бұрын

​@MeltinMetalAnthony I have been trying to get into the industry recently got out of trade school and looking for a job. Most shops in my area do not want to hire welders with no work experience. I am debating on being self employed. I live near a lot or farms and a few logging shops. Stuff breaks all the time. I am from Pennsylvania.

I watch this video here and there not only because I like your content but it is a real deep down side of solo welding business's that nobody likes to talk about. I've learned alot from you and has helped my buisness grow

No joke, one of the best videos I have watched, perfect . Thanks bro

Dude I love your content. It's real world applicable and I can appreciate the practical advice you give.

I'd love to hear about the Florida bouncy castle employee struggle, I bet there's some pretty good stories there 😆

@MeltinMetalAnthony

2 жыл бұрын

OH YOU DONT EVEN KNOW 🤣 let’s just say I’m glad its over

@PAYNEKILLER..

2 жыл бұрын

@Meltin Metal Anthony You should do that video, I'm excited for it 😆

@whatsnextgarage

2 жыл бұрын

Same here!! You could hear it in his voice they would be good ones!

@netltube

2 жыл бұрын

+1 for vid on bouncy castle stories vid! has to be some classic ones!

@mikestrong4030

2 жыл бұрын

Come on, you can't just drop something like that on us and leave us hanging Anthony!!!!

I like it man, nice to see us young guys making it happen. I started with a beater truck a year and a half ago, now I'm working on having 2 trucks running full time, brand new rig coming in the spring hopefully.

@okieboyz815

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear man congrats! I’m 24 years old marine vet! Just started my welding course Monday! Looking to do what you go!

Man I love watching your videos giving business advice, you remind me of me in many ways and it inspires me to take risks and pursue the unknown everyone around me just chooses what’s easy and safe, but god that is so soul crushing.

Good Points! I started a repair shop, when I was 16. I worked out of my dad's garage. Mech work and body repair. It was good summer money and I would take jobs on any holiday too. I learned a lot about people and how to work with them. That's 44 yrs ago. I wish you well! Cheers

Great work buddy! Well done! You've earned it and I wish you all the best! Thank you for sharing! Very inspiring!

I have been a welder in Brazil for 20 years, and here it is very precarious, I dream of seeking an opportunity outside my country, this video is great motivation

@TrollinSmashies

3 ай бұрын

Thing is you're not limited to that area as a welder. You can go anywhere in the world because the world is built by welders!

Solving problems…. That is the key of any business. Identify the problem diagnose the problem and come up with a way to fix the problem….. study this learn this and apply this to any business, and you will be successful.

Videos like this keep me motivated to keep moving forward with my business and hopefully get to the level you’re at. Thanks for the video 👍

@MeltinMetalAnthony

2 жыл бұрын

Glad for that man!

Thanks for taking the time to share with the rest of us Bro😎🤙🏻

Appreciate always posting just straight to the damn point videos with information that actually explains and goes over what your title is saying. Keep on killing it 👍🏼👍🏼

Good video man, I’ve been in the trade about 2 years now I’m 24, at my shop we do a ton to structural steel and hand railings but I really enjoy when the garbage containers and beat up dump trucks or excavators come in, it really challenges you to think outside the box. I know working for someone right now doing what I do will help me with my own business in the future. It’s like I’m getting paid to learn everyday and save possible headaches in my own business.

dude please never quit uploading. this has quickly become my favorite fab channel

Hiya Anthony, my name is John. I’m up here in RI I’m doin a lot of these same things, less welding maybe. But I’m in the garage running beads often. More concrete based and railings and I’m just making that transition. From dabbling to becoming the primary hustle. Walking away from a most excellent gig(making food machines, like big stuff)for Heinz, purina foods, HEB market, etc. but, it’s time. To close that door, been 10 problem solving yrs. Great channel, really enjoy what you’re doing out there.

Hey man I'm 25 and just trying to launch my mobile welding business here in Australia. I tell you what, after all the bank loan rejections and scrounging for cash, I really needed to see this video today. Thank you for sharing your story bro 🤙

Thanks Wood. The insight helps a lot of us out. Cheers

You're doing awesome Anthony, keep the momentum going!

@MeltinMetalAnthony

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You are a true entrepreneur! Thank you for sharing how you got to where you are.

Great video. It looks like a constant ups and downs but you know how to adapt which seems like the key.

Excellent video. I like how well you break everything down. I’d like to build metal buildings and pipe fence on the side, but it always boils down to not finding anyone who wants to do that kind of work. If I was younger I’d quit farming and go into welding full time, it pays a hell of a lot better. Keep up the good work and keep those good informative videos coming !

I’m 18 and about to graduate high school. I’m really wanting to get into welding and this video just fed me more motivation to get there. i love working with my hands and fixing things for my self. love your videos man can’t wait to get into welding myself

@MisterDelicious

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah man! The only regret I have about welding; is not starting at your age! Give em Hell and burn it in!

@Biokemist-o3k

2 жыл бұрын

@@MisterDelicious hell Yeah also!! the only regret is that I did not start earlier as well. I went to school for many years to become a chemical engineer and I hate it!!

@MrPePeLePuo

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 22 and I finished welding school 2 years ago. I live in an area with a lot of refineries / shipyards / fab shops. But I haven't found work yet that I want to do long term. I recently looked into joining the Boilermakers union and so far it seems like this is a path I would be willing to walk for the next 15 years at least. Look into if there's a local hall near you where you can join as an apprentice and get paid to learn. Training is online or on the job. If you're willing to travel across the country you can make a lot of money.

@codygooch510

Жыл бұрын

If you don’t make it as a welder look into plumbing. I do it for myself and make a fucking killing. I’m so busy I name my price and still get hired. I don’t touch old pipe other than just cutting it out and I don’t touch shit. Remodels & new construction is the way to go. Easy money.

@slavaamericana6236

Жыл бұрын

Whatever you do don’t get lowballed by a shipyard. They’ll get you stuck there for years man

Good stuff thanks for sharing where you’ve been and where your going!! Loved the video!

great video... i just weld on the side like you said you started out doing and with my truck and equipment i have probably at least $25,000 into it and its just side work! keep it up, i really dig your videos

Great Video! Thanks for the thoughts and your experiences Great stuff!!

Lots of great info here, as usual! Anthony speaks the truth!

This video is amazing. Very informative...but most of all MOTIVATING ..!! I enjoy following your career as it grows , it's turning into a POWERHOUSE!! I wanna be like you when I grow up! Truly an inspiration I'm glad you're recording your progress and posting it for young people to learn from ! As an old guy..I feel like the new kids in this trade look towards their peers for knowledge, YOU provide that. Thank you Sir. Please keep burning it up.

@MeltinMetalAnthony

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I’ll do my best

This was a great video the way you edit it dude! Also the info was solid!

very impressive Sir.......love that shirt of yours too......you are an inspiration to me and many other weldors out there, we thank you for your great motivational videos....Cheers from Orlando, Florida, Paul

Thanks for being totally honest about it. I've been a horseshoer for 30 years and been taking welding classes thinking about trying to do Mobile welding or possibly get a career in it. Going to try to get my 1-in plate test vertical up and overhead sometime in June possibly for SMAW. But coming from that background is real similar but the overhead is a lot less. But paying your dues, due diligence, perseverance ,understanding all play a part like you talk about making mistakes and growing. Cool stuff.

@papapsych2746

2 жыл бұрын

Do SMAW, open root if you can keyhole 6010 good. Don't try MIG unless its hard to get a certification out of position with solid wire on plate. The penetration just isn't there with the lower heat inputs you need to get it to go vertical up. Never do Pulsed Mig its a garbage gimmick that looks nice, but will break apart even in flat position welding. Hopefully your welding classes will give you a certification there because it gets pricey to do it one shot elsewhere. When you get it don't forget you have to sign a document that you have done the type of welding you were certified under in the last 6 months with like $10 money order to keep the certification valid.

This is video is really more than about a welding business, it’s a lesson on making success

Awesome insight. This should be a must watch for anyone starting out in any type of business. Very well done!

@MeltinMetalAnthony

2 жыл бұрын

thank you sir!

First of all I want to thank you for your time and your good information I am taking some classes on the wilding at the moment look forward to learning this pretty fun want to make a better income$$$$$$& and having fun Learning

Bro you seriously are killing it!!! Spitting some sound advice! Keep at it.

Keep up the good work. Your videos are great cuz they're real.

Hey bubba a buddy and myself have a pretty successful mobile welding company down here in Houston tx , and I got to say you hit the nail right on the head , and I agreed with everything you mentioned. Keep grinding bro you're fucking crushing it !! That big ass truck is bad ass I'm a little jealous lol .

Thanks for making it honest and straight forward. You pretty much a jack of all trades and it's what you gotta do to earn a dollar or two ... Keep going bro

Keep it up bro. I just started watching your videos the other day. These videos are relaxing after a long day in the fab shop.

@MeltinMetalAnthony

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that

As always Anthony, great advice.

i’m about to test for the shipyard tomorrow for welding, i live in va so it pays well but this was really informative, im 20 so i got plenty of time

So I have a lot of experience with bridge work. I want to start a welding company and eventually build myself to do bridge work. I would love to hear stories of how you found work, where you found it ect. When starting out.good video, I subbed

You are real as it gets. Love watching.....

Anthony, you make some really good points! Me? I am retired now......so I live vicariously through you and your business! Keep it up! Well done!

@MeltinMetalAnthony

2 жыл бұрын

congratulations man! thats a great achievement. and im glad you dig the videos

Love the story. Great advice

I love these videos true inspiration and so much respect to you 👍👍👍

Thanks for the vid bud, Keep on hustlin baby!!!

@MeltinMetalAnthony

2 жыл бұрын

I will!

You make it too easy for these new guys... but the no bullshit is why we're all coming back for more brotha.

As a Fellow rig welder respect to Anthony man good example of knowing what your worth as industry cost go up 👍🏼

Anthony, I have a 300 gallon compressor with a 7 horsepower compressor, A sand blasting cabinet and a vapor blaster cabinet that I built myself. I found an awesome 72 inch metal brake from a race car fab shop that was going out of business. I have a Miller Roughneck 2E that is in pristine condition but it is an Ac welder. I also have a 300 amp Hobart welder from the Alaskan pipeline that has a Wisconsin twin cylinder engine. I also have another Miller welder on a trailer with a propane conversion to be able to weld inside pharmaceutical companies. I have a Ford Ranger that I built a flatbed for and has a crane and a Drill press and a decent vise. I do have a Hyperthem thermal Lance and a ton of tools that I have collected over the past few years. I am a chemical engineer right now but as soon as I put some more money away i am going to start my welding business full time. I found a Lathe with all the tooling that I have to save up for as well. I still need a better crane for the truck and convert the Ranger over to spring over axle. I do love Florida and when I move back down there I will be going back to Tampa. Love ya brother!!

Awesome ! Congratulations on your success :)

Right on! Keep on bringing in that money baby!

Great video and advice. I turned down a job welding a headstock for a loader to another headstock for another loader because the customer din't want to modify the machine to take headstock for the loader he uses. In the end he did it himself. How long it will last is anyones guess.

You mentioned ic weld a lot, But I think you are making a better job at letting people know that even if you don’t have all the tools you can still make it happen and be successful

@MeltinMetalAnthony

2 жыл бұрын

He’s the best in the mobile equipment repair game, gotta pay homage

@flyinpolack6633

2 жыл бұрын

Another great youtube dude!

I became a subscriber just on this video alone. Great vibes!!!

Impressive story about building a business.A lot of people don’t realize how long it takes to build up and keep everything you need. I personally never bought a piece of equipment until I knew I had a job that equipment would pay for itself. I think people should think twice before buying equipment on credit. It’s better to get it piece by piece as you can afford it.

Great words, great advise

It seems although I'm subscribed I'm getting a fair few of your older videos about a year back . With this video I like the way that you describe in detail the nitty gritty and the down n dirty ways you have to get to to earn the money . Not everybody wants to roll round under boat trailers or fairground rides but if that's what it takes it as you say how you get a reputation to do the jobs required. I'm really enjoying the videos wish I had found your channel a lot earlier . Thanks

You broke this down really well... its pretty much the same story I have.

I appreciate your knowledge you share with the world. Its people like you that remind me there are still awesome people out there ❤ I am starting my welding business as we speak. Still acquiring licenses and insurance, but ill be up and running very soon. You motivate me to dive head first into this. Ive got like $7k saved up from my job to invest. Wish me luck

What a great video man ! Really like how you breaknit down and present it while being real about it . Very encouraging ! Looking forward to getting a truck w a crane

Sweet dude. New truck lookin good.

I can’t believe you picked up that service truck with an auto crane for $5k. The trailblazer itself is pushing $7k used with 1500 hours right now-What a steal. A couple years ago I remember seeing deals like that but not in a while (of course now I’m trying to acquire equipment) 😂.

Appreciate it Anthony

Great video. Cheers from Vancouver, BC! 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸

Love the videos!

hard work pays of well done

We run mobile mechanics business/ welding. I learned in army 20 yrs ago. I having use my wife jeep for jobs until i afford a truck. And getting the work to afford it. Tools i got over the years working.

Thanks for the information bud!! Just wondering did you acquire welding certification for your business?

Great video Anthony! Maybe one day you could comment on your business insurance experience. Thank you

Awesome vid as always. 💪🏾

@MeltinMetalAnthony

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!!

I recently got a little mig welder.. Already I have all kinds of offers for welding and body work. Now I wanna turn my little ranger into a welding rig.. I say the same thing man. Get all used stuff you can, thats makin money

Lol..in the beginning I'd bid my work adding in a tool or 2 that I would need to complete the job. I was only able to do that because I would be cheap to begin with but it Def helps to do that if possible. Over time you collect the needed tools and they are paid for by the jobs your doing. Awesome job with the channel bro, keep doin what ur doin

@MeltinMetalAnthony

2 жыл бұрын

100% I did the same thing on certain jobs

@melvinmariott8609

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's what I do.

Good man keep cracking on from north of England

That boy came up hard 🔥🔥🔥🔥..I like that shit for real !..if that don’t motivate you then you dead dead

IC Weld is the best tool in the shop. That guy is a torch artist. Word.

I wish I had never started smoking weed. You've got more motivation in your pinky finger than I've ever had.

@RaulGarcia-lo5sj

2 жыл бұрын

Quit today bro, its never to late to persue your dreams.

@lescoe

2 жыл бұрын

@@RaulGarcia-lo5sj I already quit a few months ago. It's gonna take a while to get out of the hole I've dug for myself. Living in my car currently, feeling like nothing really matters anymore. I gotta figure out a way to leave the toxic west coast.

Absolutely Fabulous what a wonderful success story ❤️🏴‍☠️🎥💯%👍🏻🇺🇸👌💰😎💣

I’ve been a self-employed mobile weldor/mechanic/problem solver for 21 years now and everything you just said is the ABSOLUTE TRUTH! I’ve been very blessed and work a whole lot of long, hard hours by myself, usually. Success means different things to different people and it takes everything you mentioned along with a big dose of integrity and a double dose of God’s blessings. Thanks for taking the time Anthony.

thank you very much bro for sharing this with us )

Where would I be with out this man’s wisdom 🤝

Teaching myself to weld ,started at a old dc 100 amp century mig welder , now added a 1980's 230 amp solid copper transformer craftsman ac stick welder. Running them off a homemade generator at 8000watts.. made lots of mistakes.

Getting paid by the hour aint gonna get you no where. Thanks anthony for the motivation.

Great video champ

Keep on keeping on

this was exactly the video i needed to see, I'm glad i got recommended this video

Great video,

Hey 👋. That truck!!! I can hardly wait to see you in that. Seriously man. My mind goes to racing! I haven't yet but I hope to soon ... air arc gouging! I think I can with my Bobcat. I'm told I shouldn't but I'm like...if I can I will. I'm told it is a shitty mess but super effective. That truck!!! Take care man and happy welding!

@scrapmanindustries

2 жыл бұрын

I destroyed two propane fired bobcats carbon arcing under a hydraulic press. they both had like 1500 hours on them. The windings in the bobcat are not designed for carbon arc gouging. The trailblazer is wound different and supposedly is able to withstand it. I wouldn't know about the trailblazer as I was using a Lincoln vantage after the bobcats blew up. I'm not gonna tell you not to do something. Its your money and I really don't give a crap but I will warn you that if you gouge with them enough they will burn up. What I would suggest doing is if you need to gouge heavy on a job and all you have is a bobcat, rent yourself a vantage. or at least rent something and don't let them know you gouged with it when you bring it back broken.

Holy shit, a whole video and not one........ not one curse word. I had to watch the whole thing to see if you made it. Very very good video and enjoyed it. But we really do want to hear about the bounce house employees!

You are the man Anthony.

@MeltinMetalAnthony

2 жыл бұрын

Your the man Andrew!

10:40 Real talk! You could honestly be teaching classes at a trade school on how to get started and stay successful.