Liberty Mountain Fabrication - Phil Licciardi

In this episode of the Bourbon & Ballistics Podcast, Joel sits down with Phil Licciardi, founder of Liberty Mountain Fabrication, for a conversation about craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and the value of mastering a trade. Phil shares his journey from fabricator to business owner, the lessons he's learned along the way, and why skilled trades remain one of the greatest opportunities available to those willing to put in the work. The discussion also explores suspension tuning, off-road culture, customer relationships, mentorship, and the future of American craftsmanship. The featured pour for this episode is Garage Oil American Badass Whiskey, a bottle that celebrates the builders, mechanics, gearheads, and blue-collar Americans who embody the spirit of hard work and self-reliance. Pour yourself a glass and join us for a conversation about building things that matter, earning your reputation, and preserving the skills that keep America moving.