Thank you for listening to episode 131 of the Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast!  For this episode we wanted to talk about the not so great parts of running your own business.  Not to be a downer but to let you know that it can be a real struggle at times.  If you're thinking of stepping out on your own these are real things that you'll deal with and if you're already on your own you're not alone.  We hope that this chat opens you're eyes a little more to the other side of the table!  Enjoy!   If you're liking what you hear please leave us a comment and rating on whatever podcast platform your listening from.  It's always great to hear what our listeners think.  Plus, the more positive ratings we get the higher the podcast is gets ranked which will make it seen for more future listeners.  Thanks!     Thank you to our Sponsor for this episode BugO Systems!   Bugo Systems provides operator-controlled mechanized solutions for your welding, cutting, and custom solutions. Visit them at www.bugo.com     Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast Patreon Page    We also would like to take a moment and thank those who support the show on Patreon. Each Patron helps keep the show going and allows us to publish each and every week. If you would like to support the show, in any dollar amount, head over to www.patreon.com/weldingtipsandtrickspodcast. Everyone there is greatly appreciated. This months top supporters of the show are Adams Industrial, Andy Katanic, Anthony Chrisomalis, Bibli, Brandon Parry, Cory Dobson, Datum.build, David Doherty, Demented Metal Werkz, Forrever Endeavors, Gamble Garage, RoboVent, H4 Fab Works, Jacob Elder, Jacob marple, Jimi Luck, Kyle Lenker, Lick Skillet Fab, Marcus Hansen, Mike Howe, L&N Welding, Noe Sanjuan, Pick's Fab, Steven Funk, Richard Black, Ricks Welding Service, S&S Metal Fabrication, Scott Tasso, Shane Gunnin, Smashboogie 4x4, Smith Industries, Unobtainium Welding, Veteran Welding Co, Walter Oglesby, William Herman, Yusuf Khan.    Welding Tips and Tricks T-Shirts     Available at Weldingtipsandtrickspodcast.com   Sizes S-3XL   Free Shipping within the USA    Outside the USA please contact us and we'll find out the best shipping options for you..   Where Can You Find the Welding Tips and Tricks Forum?   Welding Tips and Tricks Forum       Where can you find Us?   You can email Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast directly at WeldingTipsandTricksPodcast@gmail.com.     We would really like to hear your thoughts about this podcast and what would make it better for you, the listener.  Please leave us any questions that you would like to hear about welding, or questions you'd like to know about ourselves and future guests.     Give us a Call   You can also now call and leave us a voicemail!   (915)308-7024     How to reach us individually      Jody Collier           http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/                              Welding Tips and Tricks on Youtube                              @Weldmonger on Instagram                     Jonathan Lewis     http://www.superiorweldandfab.com/                              @Superiorwelding on Instagram                              Superiorwelding on Youtube                          Roy Crumrine        http://www.crummywelding.com/                              @CrummyWelding on Instagram     Interested in weld purging equipment as discussed in this show? Head over to superiorweldandfabsupply.com to check out our complete selection of weld purging tools to help you make those perfect welds.   Where can you find a Tig Finger?   You can find Tig fingers and other great welding supplies, like stubby gas lens kits, here at this link http://weldmongerstore.com/.  All of which are great tools to have in your job toolbox and also your home shop box.     This Podcast has been brought to you by Weldors for Weldors so that you can listen to Weldors talk about Welding while you're Welding!        New music brought to you by Jody's son Jake