COLD CALLING WELD BOSSES (PIPELINE COMPANY PHONE NUMBERS)

[@aee1109]

Making phone calls to random weld bosses is the absolute worst. Lol. Although like you said it's part of the job. Definitely worth it tho. I myself practice what the conversation could go like over and over. Weird but true. Even if the person on the phone says ah no man we're fulled up at the moment. He/she will remember you next time you reach out in hopes of work. Great video 👍.

[@stevereeves9104]

I wanted to be a weldor when I was a kid. My bestfriend's family owned a welding shop in our home town. His dad and his uncle's all went Union Steamfitters. I wound up joining the Elevator Constructors Union at age 24. I've been working full time for 15 years. I passed the Mechanics Exam in 2011, turned out as a journeyman shortly thereafter. I've been a foreman (MIC) for 5 years. I do heavy repairs out of a service rig and train new apprentices. It's rewarding work, great compensation and we've been booming out here in California for 7 years. I encourage any young people to go to trade school or join an apprenticeship program.

[@redrobbo1896]

Getting into the IUEC is so fucking hard. Your very lucky. Sure those 2k checks a week are pretty rad too.

[@jasonstarr6419]

I worked as a recruiter for engineers and executives in the tire, rubber, and plastics industries for a couple of years. Requirement was 85 cold calls a day. I also owned my own construction company for about 10 years. I sweated a lot more during those two years than I did in all 10 years of South Texas summer construction work! lol... I agree with everything said here. Suggestion: when respecting the time of the person you're calling, it's really simple, but be sure to say (or ask) something like, "Do you have about a minute and a half for me to ask you a couple of questions?" perhaps even better is "do you have about 85 seconds for me to ask you a couple of questions?" I really like what you've done here for your colleagues, Austin!!! Blessings, young man.

[@tylermcguyrt5207]

I’m still hustling I’ve been a long time viewer of Austin and Kaylas and you have been very helpful through videos and actual advice. But Austin saying expect no for an answer is the truth but even if it’s a no you still plant a seed of that weld boss or someone high up with the contractor or Union and it shows initiative that you want to go to work. I made a fatal mistake by saying no thank you to a job offer last year for numerous reasons, not knowing the answers to the questions I had but it’s something that no one should give up on if you want something if it be pipelining or any job.and I hustled for over a year prior to that knowing absolutely no one in Pipeline work and I’m still hustling. Thank you for the videos Austin

[@danclark7956]

Being an Independent Contractor for the Railroad, I've had to do several "cold calls". I HATE trying to sell myself over the phone. Luckily my name & reputation has helped in several situations.

[@donehogg733]

Need to date the weld boss's daughter to get the good jobs.

[@jrneff9773]

but what if she breaks up with you then your on the bad list but on the other hand be the baby daddy weld boss could shot you or keep you in work forever this is just for laughs ok pees

[@jakeshaw6827]

Or belong to the good ol boy club

[@Schralenberger]

Unless he doesn't like you. Then you're that A**H**E, he wishes would leave his daughter alone. Not a good strategy. Unless you get it ABSOLUTELY right. Also , if you break up, it is a again a burned bridge. It's a winner, if you get it right. Get a little wrong , and you blow it in spades.

[@a-yates]

Haha there is a club where I work the lead guy his #2 is his son in law and all the rest of them come from the same small town haha

[@Welder_916]

Networking in this trade is half the battle. Be nice to who’s under you because you very well might be working for them tomorrow. 👍🏻

[@melvinmariott8609]

I'll be trying to get on the pipeline after I get my new welding rig built. Still working on it right now hope to have it done by March or April.

[@arosswelding]

Right on. I love building welding trucks.

[@arosswelding]

Do you share your progress on Instagram?

[@melvinmariott8609]

No I don't get on there. I don't have time I work a lot. I'll put some of it on here tomorrow night on what I got done with it so far.

[@melvinmariott8609]

If you ant on the pipeline this time of year you can come an give me a hand with it if I don't get it done by this weekend.

[@WolfofWeldSteet]

Can’t thank you enough for the shoutout brother! I’m so stoked to get on this journey! You’ve been a phenomenal help through personal interactions and your channels of communication. Thanks again!

[@arosswelding]

Absolutely! You are doing good things buddy. I’m excited to follow along.

[@WolfofWeldSteet]

I’m excited to do it myself! lol

[@midwestmuscle2972]

Will you do a video about working with women welders? Or your advice for women welders?! Your videos are really great and helpful!

[@thegillz6743]

I learned to weld at 16 and continued for a bit I’m 24 now and want to make it my career. I just got the opportunity to weld a stainless cleaning apparatus for an industrial food plant that I work at. No certs required just experience. Hopefully this is my first foot through the door for my welding career. Great info in the video though

[@williamwells6468]

Your video always help man, I found .y last couple union jobs doin cold calls. I found it helps ALOT.... love the videos keep them coming Austin

[@arosswelding]

That’s good to hear! I’m glad you like the videos!

[@saiason3904]

I’ve gotten weld bosses numbers but the hand that gave it to me said don’t tell him I gave it to you. Left me in a weird position to introduce myself and how I got his number.

[@arosswelding]

Ya, I know what you mean.

[@bartbley1269]

got it threw the grape vine

[@sethbracken]

“Yeah, this sounds stupid but I got your number from a buddy of mine a bbq and the paper just says “weld boss recommended by BBQ sauce stain”

[@JonDingle]

Just say it came through the pipeline!

[@Ctrl.Alt.DeFeaT]

I found your number written inside a porta john

[@bradleysuggs6558]

Im an electrician and I enjoy watching your videos haha Keep up the good work man!

[@arosswelding]

Sweet! I’m glad you like the videos! Where are you from? What type of electrical?

[@bradleysuggs6558]

I’m a commercial electrician for about 4 years in Longmont Colorado!!

[@rayderblankenship7374]

When it comes to pipe line welding is there ever like layoffs based on the time of the year? Like can't lay pipe during certain months?? Thanks, love the videos! You inspire me to be a better welder in general!

[@zachwhite1353]

Hey Austin thanks for the tips about looking for a good start in terms of welding jobs. I recently just started a brand new welding job and I’m making pretty good for a 19year old. But im hoping within a few years I’ll be able to get on the line like you but until then thanks for the tips on networking and experience.

[@arosswelding]

You bet 👌😎

[@thomashilbish7626]

Hey as an electrician who stumbled across these videos these vids are very interesting to watch just bought my first mask and gloves practicing when I can 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Jeus-h3o]

Hey Austin do you have a class B driver's license to tow your utility trailer with your bobcat and attachments with you?

[@brucemueller9687]

I don’t have the money to go to school for welding but I’m trying to get into the trade I worked for a guy and was his welder but we ended on bad terms because of him not paying he was my only connection into pipeline and just overall good experience and clientele. All of the shops where I live now want people with 5 plus years of experience and I’ve only got like 1 year under my belt do you have any advice on how I could get going finally would be very appreciated.

[@Schralenberger]

THANK YOU AUSTIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@austinwinkles3146]

You're awesome man! Thanks for all the info! Keep doing what you do brotha!

[@arosswelding]

You bet 👌 I’m glad the info is helpful.

[@GreekScarfaceTv]

I am definitely confident calling any company at this point

[@gunfighterdrummer]

Austin have you ever met the WeldProfessor?? Love your vids man!

[@pete389man8]

Jacob Schofield is cool also. I would love to hang with Austin or Jacob for a day. People who actually care about you and your future.

[@arosswelding]

Not in person but online yes.

[@cameronkelley3996]

Hung out with Wally, Jake, Travis, Klay, Abraham and the other WeldTube folks this week and they are all amazing folks!

[@austinalonzo5051]

Information is good. Thanks for the video!

[@jarrodjernigan5013]

That phone ring tho... :)

[@toddstegner9894]

Have you ever had a weld boss or manager get in contact with you because they seen you on KZbin?

[@arosswelding]

No, I don’t guess so.

[@SH19922x]

@@arosswelding weird i thought for sure KZbin would of got you so many niche contacts from all over, im pretty sure most your audience is boilermakers like me and mechanics lol

[@nickbates2036]

I'm a welder just never got on the pipeline I would like to

[@donjohnson5653]

Great video. Thank you for your time.

[@arosswelding]

You bet Don. 👌😎

[@evolvedego673]

Hey Austin! I’m constantly watching your videos but I have many questions! I’m new in welding, currently in College for my AWS Certifications and CWI and testing in all the codes, but I am interested in the pipelines because it’s a family heritage, but I’m nervous because I don’t know what I ought to be prepared for, what I need to know in depth, and much more, I am a 1st generation welder however so I have no one in my family that had experience and I am looking for major and minor pointers; currently living in Kansas on the Oklahoma border so there isn’t many jobs where I can only go to school for Welding and have a part time job to get job experience because the nearest jobs for welding is either Wichita or OKC which are 1-2 hours aways.

[@alspenc7974]

How could I get a helpers job,?

[@jessegilpen2402]

I wish in manufacturing but love your videos

[@arosswelding]

What type of manufacturing?

[@jessegilpen2402]

We manufacture air and water flow measurement products for HVAC system.

[@mcbrowniealoha]

Great video man

[@arosswelding]

Thanks!

[@jrneff9773]

i went to a family reunion in Beckley west va on the way there was a pipe yard on the side of 81 wish I could get on fabing the pipe I bet there was 20 acres of pipe I should have puled over to see who was the line union or none people I was with people who just kept driving big job in west va. miles and miles of short 24inch pipe staged on the side of the road I- 81 near bekely

[@brandoncarlisle2747]

Austin, I was wondering when your new stickers are going to be released or where I can find them.

[@arosswelding]

Not too long, a week or 2 maybe... but you will be able to find them on my website. www.arosswelding.com/

[@nathanvessels5118]

Your videos are really helpful thank you.

[@arosswelding]

I’m glad they are helpful! You bet!

[@nathanvessels5118]

I find myself going back through all your videos and rewatching them if I have questions. Super awesome. It's really cool that you take time out of your schedule to put these together. Keep it up sir. Thanks again.

[@Johnstonfamily2012]

Austin do you think there’s a point where one is to “old” to start in the pipeline?

[@jrneff9773]

cody me myself I welded in local fab shops since 1994 that makes me 43 yrs old looking on the you tube how 25 yr old weld pipe and if asked to turn a wrench to the left they don't know how I am going to get back into pipe cause it pays fair and in and out local shops I been in there forever see the same old crap then when the boss retires your out of a job over and over. just practice be able to move well and work harder than the next guy.

[@arosswelding]

Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2i0i6WApbSFoNk

[@bartbley1269]

My one uncle welded big inch tie ins till he was 76

[@theragingredneckhaulsoff6760]

Love your videos Austin next time you're near PA ill buy you breakfast

[@arosswelding]

Glad you like the videos! I sure appreciate that.

[@benite1254]

I liv in the Netherlands and i want to buy a pancake but i cant find a site that sends to the netherlans. I have looked on original pancake hood, ram welding supply, wendeys, and american amazon. Dos somebody nos a other site i can look for?

[@arosswelding]

Have you tried CMR FABRICATORS?

[@reccymech8244]

Conversation will go two (2) ways, either they're interested and will 'flesh' out your experience, or it's must a polite conversation. You have to be able to differentiate between the two.

[@DocRevo]

Not a welder, but I've worked with a few pipeline projects who contracted equipment from my company and had offers....Ive never called because I might get hired! That would mean turning my permanent work / living situation upside down...as much as I'd love that, my wife and family would not! LOL!

[@arosswelding]

You gotta do what’s right for you and your family. 👌😎

[@rrcontracting9028]

If you get a cell number . You can send your business card . Or a picture of you doing some work with your number name And home town in a txt . I’ll forget cold calls and then later I need help and I’ll find that txt.

[@bartbley1269]

It takes up to 5 years to sell yourself in the business to finally get reliable dividends from that selling . It is a constant, selling yourself to the end of your career . Dropping names can help . Relating former jobs helps , your reputation precedes you. Get on the fore mans call list . If you don't call they don't know who you are and won't call you . God hates a coward

[@Tehcarp]

It's the bosses job.

[@MC-hs4mf]

1st

[@arosswelding]

Nice 👌

[@robertcannon11]

Marry her instead