Welding Business Owners Summit 2026

September 11–12, 2026 — Kempton, Pennsylvania

Build Something Better

Two days built for welding shop owners who are done leaving money on the table. Expert workshops on Day 1. Fabricator Olympics on Day 2.

  • 2 Day Event
  • Welding Business Owners Summit — September 11–12, 2026 — Kempton, Pennsylvania
  • Fabricator Olympics
  • 4 Expert-Led Workshops
  • 200% Money-Back Guarantee

📍 Kempton, Pennsylvania | 📅 September 11 — Business Workshops | 🔥 September 12 — Fabricator Olympics | ✅ 200% Money-Back Guarantee on in-person tickets

Two Days. One Mission.

Day One — September 11: Business Growth Workshops

Four expert-led sessions built specifically for welding and fabrication shop owners. Real strategies, zero fluff — walk away with tools you can use Monday morning.

  • 4 Expert-Led Workshop Sessions
  • Peer Roundtable Discussions
  • Live Q&A with Speakers
  • Networking with Fellow Shop Owners
  • Workshop Materials Included
  • Lifetime Video Course Access (all tiers)

Day Two — September 12: Fabricator Olympics

The best metal fabricators compete head-to-head in timed challenges. Watch elite skill, cheer on competitors, and connect with the talent that keeps this industry great.

  • Fabrication challenges based on real world skills
  • Judged on time and accuracy
  • Lincoln Electric Prizes worth over $5,000
  • Welding rig truck show
  • Spectator games and contests

Workshops That Move The Needle

Who This Is For

This isn't just for the owner—it's for the people you rely on to keep the shop running. If you've got a foreman, lead guy, or someone stepping into more responsibility, they need to be here too. When your key people understand how the business actually works, everything gets tighter, faster, and more profitable.

Leadership & Ownership

If you're making decisions—or want to be—you need to understand what actually drives a business forward. This will show you how to lead a team, set clear expectations, and build a culture where people take ownership of their role. The goal isn't just working harder—it's getting your team aligned so things run right without constant oversight.

Financials & Pricing

Most shops are guessing their numbers—and it's costing them. You'll learn how overhead really works, what your pricing should be, and why so many businesses stay busy but don't make money. When both you and your team understand the financial side, better decisions get made on every job.

Sales & Customer Acquisition

Winning work isn't about being pushy—it's about understanding the customer better than your competition. We'll break down a simple system that helps you ask the right questions, build trust, and close more jobs. This is something both owners and key team members can use immediately in the field.

Job Costing & Profit Control

If you don't know what jobs are making money, you're flying blind. You'll learn how to break down your work, spot what's profitable, and adjust before small problems turn into big losses. This gives both leadership and your crew clarity on what good work actually looks like—and what needs to change.

When your people think like owners… your business runs like one.

Learn From Operators

  • Josh Huite — Tradesman Experience Podcast · Blue Collar Insiders — helps tradesmen build businesses that work for their lives
  • Greg Giroux — TruPros · Blue Collar Insiders — gives trade contractors the tools and community to run their businesses at the next level
  • Kevin Johnson — Welding Business Owners Podcast — one of the most trusted voices in the welding business community
  • 4th Speaker — To Be Announced

Pass Options

  • Blueprint Pass (Virtual) — $79 early bird (reg. $97) — Lifetime video course access, all 4 workshop recordings, digital materials
  • Owner's Pass (In-Person) — $197 early bird (reg. $297) — Full 2-day experience, all workshops, Fabricator Olympics, networking, 200% money-back guarantee
  • Leadership Pass — $497 early bird (reg. $697) — 3 Owner's Passes, priority seating
  • Shop Team Pass — $649 early bird (reg. $849) — 4 Owner's Passes, priority seating

Early bird pricing ends June 30, 2026.

200% Money-Back Guarantee

We stand behind every session, every speaker, and every minute of Day 1. If you show up, engage in the workshops, and don't feel like you got your money's worth — tell us before the end of the day and we'll refund double your full ticket price. No questions, no forms, no waiting.

Source: weldingbusinesssummit.com

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