Joining me in studio today is one of my former students Kyle Thompson. And conveniently enough and not pre-planned, the day this episode comes out will mark 8 years since Kyle started my class. It was really cool catching up with him and hearing about his welding journey over the past 8 years. It’s awesome to see the impact I’ve had on so many lives during my short career as a welding educator. During this episode you’ll hear some reoccurring themes that I’ve no doubt mentioned in previous episodes but its affirmation that these themes really matter when it comes to working in this industry. Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home   Friends of the Show: Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc. Rockmountwelding.com Instagram: @Rockmountwelding Use ARCJUNKIES10 for 10% off all Abrasives and Consumables   Outlaw Leather LLC Outlawleather.com Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods                                                                               Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders         Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.   O2 Armor https://www.o2armor.com Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save 10% on your purchase Strong Hand Tools Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies Instagram @Strong_hand_tools ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase     Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod Email: Show@arcjunkies.com