David Michaux - He Quit Project Management to Build a Welding Business (CONDENSED)

From The Ground Up Show CONDENSED · Oct 1, 2026 · 18m

David Michaux left a stable project-management role to build Michaux Metalworks with savings, carefully chosen equipment, and a determination to avoid unnecessary debt. In this focused edition, he explains the internal debate before quitting, the first job that cost him more than $1,000, and the pricing lessons that only came after doing the work. The second half follows the next turning point: hiring his first employee. David explains the pressure of payroll and slow-paying invoices, the relief of work continuing when he leaves the shop, and the humility required to price confidently, learn…