356. Who the Hell is Todd Clouser?

Summary In this engaging conversation, Todd Clouser shares his unique journey in the welding industry, primarily as the unsung hero behind the camera at weld.com. He discusses the challenges and rewards of being a key player in content creation without seeking the spotlight. The conversation delves into the evolution of weld.com, the impact of their content on the welding community, and memorable projects that shaped their brand. Todd reflects on the learning experiences gained through his role and the collaborative efforts that have contributed to the success of weld.com. In this engaging conversation, Jason and Todd recount their adventurous road trip filled with unexpected challenges, humorous anecdotes, and meaningful connections with influencers in the welding and cooking community. They share their experiences with sponsorship attempts, the impact of energy drinks, and the joy of meeting fellow creators. The discussion also touches on the evolution of their content creation journey and the importance of in-person interactions in building relationships. Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKipEwR3uQXCmCjaEfNzo6w%3D%3D Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Underground Metal Works: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/   Friends of the Show: American Welding Society Conferences IEC Conference https://www.aws.org/community-and-events/conferences-and-events/iec/ Use BECKER at Checkout and get a free gift at the event. Outlaw Leather LLC Outlawleather.com Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods SendCutSend Instagram: @SendCutSend Save 15% off Online: https://sendcutsend.com/arcjunkies/ International Welding Bureau Internationalweldingbureau.com   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. ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://shop.isotunes.com/arcjunkies10.  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase