Today's episode with our guest Beau Barkley is jam-packed and firing on all cylinders. We've got an incredible journey to share, from slapping heavy metal music on street fight videos to the incredible rise of Western Welding Academy with the man himself, Tyler Sassy. We're diving deep into the world of blue-collar brilliance, and how the academy is flipping the script on education and career success. Prepare to be wowed by tales of grit—from welding competitions igniting sparks of ambition in the youth, to social media strategies that rake in 750 million eyeballs. We'll look back at how connecting with Troll Co. set off a chain reaction leading to a tour bus wrapped in sponsor logos and how it became a beacon for trade careers on wheels.

We're talking about a revolution here, folks. A movement that charges through the notion that college is the only route to success, underscored by our annual welding competition offering not just scholarships, but hope and direction to youngsters across the nation.

We're taking you behind the scenes—into the heat of a landfill shoot, the camaraderie of the Western Welding Academy classroom, where students are not only earning their stripes but also smashing debt and setting records in the job market. This is an episode about embracing the dust, sweat, and sparks of real work. About how one weld at a time, we're constructing a future that honors the hands-on heroes of this country. So plug in, turn up the volume, and let's get this show on the road. Welcome to the Beau Barkley story—a blue-collar tale like no other.

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