380. That First Minute Changes Everything w/ Ryan Eubank

In this week's episode, Jason Becker welcomes back longtime friend and mentor Ryan Eubank, along with his student Matt Nonato, for a powerful conversation about what it really means to be an educator in the welding world. Ryan opens up about his morning rituals, how he transforms students' lives through discipline and compassion, and why he believes welding instructors are more than teachers—they're life changers.

Jason and Ryan discuss the importance of purpose in education, how to break bad welding habits influenced by social media, and why hands-on teaching still matters more than anything. Matt joins in to share a student's perspective on mentorship, community, and the need to eliminate gatekeeping in welding education.

This episode is full of wisdom, humor, and heart—a must-listen for anyone who believes welding is more than a job; it's a calling.

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