I just got back from an awesome trip in Great Bend, Kansas. I originally went up there for a one on one with Rony! There is something magical going on with these one on ones.
It is incredible to put faces to the ones who have watched the YouTube videos over the years.
It is even more special to be able to connect with them one on one through our conversations throughout the day and over lunch.
There is a different and deeper connection when in person with someone. Welding is just the activity that brought us together. The magic happens in the soul connection through the conversations and sharing about one another. Life lessons, hardships, awakenings, etc.
To top it off I was able to connect Rony with and Ol pipeline buddy of mine, Aaron. Today, Aaron owns Iron Therapy there in Great Bend, Kansas.
Aaron Pipelined for Over 10 years and in my opinion was very successful at it. He had the drive, motivation, desire, the hustle, and the grit it takes to make it as a pipeline welder. One thing that stood out to me about Aaron is, he was not afraid to pick up the phone and stay in contact with people.
To become a Pipeline welder and stay busy doing it we must have a network. Obviously, we have to have a good work ethic and be very skilled at our trade, but without the relationships none of that even matters.
One of the skills I am learning in my older age is how to nurture relationships. Calling a former welding partner or former Helper just to check in on them and then calling them again to make sure they made it to their destination ok traveling to and from jobs. Not just calling when I need a job.
Stopping by when I’m passing through to see friends in person and spend a little time with them. I remember a day when I was in such a hurry to get from point A to point B that I didn’t even think about stopping.
What I didn’t realize was, I was missing out on the magic of more meaningful connections with good friends I have met over the years.
My trip to Kansas turned into a networking opportunity for all three of us. I was able to connect Rony and Aaron all while meeting a new friend and catching up with an old one.
Rony, thank you for trusting me enough and allowing me to come share my experience with you! I feel extremely fortunate to have met you and I believe you have a bright future ahead of you my friend.
Aaron, thank you for talking me into staying another night so we could have our coffee talk the next morning there in your studio!
Austin Ross (arosswelding)
I just got back from an awesome trip in Great Bend, Kansas. I originally went up there for a one on one with Rony! There is something magical going on with these one on ones.
It is incredible to put faces to the ones who have watched the YouTube videos over the years.
It is even more special to be able to connect with them one on one through our conversations throughout the day and over lunch.
There is a different and deeper connection when in person with someone. Welding is just the activity that brought us together. The magic happens in the soul connection through the conversations and sharing about one another. Life lessons, hardships, awakenings, etc.
To top it off I was able to connect Rony with and Ol pipeline buddy of mine, Aaron. Today, Aaron owns Iron Therapy there in Great Bend, Kansas.
Aaron Pipelined for Over 10 years and in my opinion was very successful at it. He had the drive, motivation, desire, the hustle, and the grit it takes to make it as a pipeline welder. One thing that stood out to me about Aaron is, he was not afraid to pick up the phone and stay in contact with people.
To become a Pipeline welder and stay busy doing it we must have a network. Obviously, we have to have a good work ethic and be very skilled at our trade, but without the relationships none of that even matters.
One of the skills I am learning in my older age is how to nurture relationships. Calling a former welding partner or former Helper just to check in on them and then calling them again to make sure they made it to their destination ok traveling to and from jobs. Not just calling when I need a job.
Stopping by when I’m passing through to see friends in person and spend a little time with them. I remember a day when I was in such a hurry to get from point A to point B that I didn’t even think about stopping.
What I didn’t realize was, I was missing out on the magic of more meaningful connections with good friends I have met over the years.
My trip to Kansas turned into a networking opportunity for all three of us. I was able to connect Rony and Aaron all while meeting a new friend and catching up with an old one.
Rony, thank you for trusting me enough and allowing me to come share my experience with you! I feel extremely fortunate to have met you and I believe you have a bright future ahead of you my friend.
Aaron, thank you for talking me into staying another night so we could have our coffee talk the next morning there in your studio!
Check out the video of our coffee talk here:
https://youtu.be/b4h7nzqMOKc?si=LEIp_...
If you are in the Great Bend, KS area and need some welding done check out Rony’s Facebook here:
www.facebook.com/share/1D5C2ou42Y/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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