06/10/2026
🎙️ Episode 3 of No Shortcuts by OWETEC is now live!
In this episode, Nick & Ziad sat down with Derick Lycette, Founder and President of S3 Welding, for an honest and insightful discussion about the challenges facing the welding industry today and what it will take to build a stronger future for the skilled trades.
From workforce shortages and recruiting the next generation of welders to leadership, training, quality expectations, company culture, and the realities of running a successful welding business, Derrick shares lessons learned through his journey building S3 Welding into a respected industry leader.
This is a conversation about grit, perseverance, leadership, and the commitment required to succeed in an industry where there truly are no shortcuts.
Whether you are a welder, supervisor, business owner, engineer, inspector, educator, or simply passionate about the trades, there is something in this episode for you.
We invite our customers, partners, friends, and fellow industry professionals to listen in and join the conversation.
🎧 Listen now:
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leadership-and-grit-the-s3-welding-story/id1896618928?i=1000772009642
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vRhZYVZj91IAU3oBfJjme?si=UxjcsranR8iw69Vftj6_7A
After you listen, let us know your thoughts. What do you believe are the biggest challenges facing the welding industry today?