In this episode, host Beau Wigington sits down with Max Ceron, Executive Director of the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Association, to explore actionable ways welders of every experience level can give back, mentor others, and strengthen the industry we all rely on.

Key Topics Covered:

• Community service as the career “cheat code” for welders

• Practical volunteer paths: Skills competitions, AWS/CWB chapters & school outreach

• Busting mentorship myths—why you don’t need decades of experience to help

• “Trades-adjacent” networking: suppliers, educators, inspectors, vendors

• Building inclusive shop cultures that attract and retain talent

• Inspiring the next generation by showcasing welding success stories

• Lessons from international outreach in Ghana and Canada’s far north

• Level-up strategies when you feel you’ve plateaued at work

Memorable Quotes:

• “If you want to make your life easy, help others—that’s the cheat code.” – Max Ceron

• “Networks don’t come to you; you’ve got to get out there and connect.” – Max Ceron

• “Never run away from a job—always run toward the next one.” – Max Ceron

Resources Mentioned:

• CWB Association Membership - https://www.cwbgroup.org/ 

• Skills Canada - https://www.skillscompetencescanada.com/en/ 

• SkillsUSA - https://www.skillsusa.org/ 

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Max's Content & Contact:

• Instagram: @askmax75 https://www.instagram.com/askmax75/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-max-ceron

•  CWB Association Podcast - https://cwbapodcast.buzzsprout.com/ 

Connect with Beau Wigington

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• Email: beauw@weld.com

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