Podcasts with Matthew
Matthew is a go-to voice in the Metal Fabrication Industry, bringing firsthand experience in growing and leading a successful fifth-generation family owned business. He's doesn't just talk theory, he shares his real experiences on how he grew his business 100x in revenue in 20 years.
Whether it's shop leadership, strategic planning, or what it takes to build a strong culture, Matthew breaks down in a way that speaks to other leaders in the industry. His insights give fabricators & business owners the tools they need to sharpen their operations and stay ahead in a competitive market.

100x Growth - Limited Podcast Series
Tune in with Matthew Nix, the 5th Generation owner of NIX® Companies, as he unfolds the journey of growing a century-old business a hundredfold in just two decades. Join us for this exclusive nine-part series where Matthew shares insights into the growth of NIX®, navigating challenges, building the right team, intentional scalability, financial preparation for down turns, creating value with the business and more.
100x Business Growth in 20 Years
9 Part Limited Series
20:33
21:48
21:36
32:37
20:27
28:58
30:50
29:38
24:08
100x Growth - Limited Podcast Series
Tune in with Matthew Nix, the 5th Generation owner of NIX® Companies, as he unfolds the journey of growing a century-old business a hundredfold in just two decades. Join us for this exclusive nine-part series where Matthew shares insights into the growth of NIX®, navigating challenges, building the right team, intentional scalability, financial preparation for down turns, creating value with the business and more.
100x Business Growth in 20 Years
9 Part Limited Series
20:33
21:48
21:36
32:37
20:27
28:58
30:50
29:38
24:08

Matthew Nix and Casey Voelker started the MakingSparks podcast to help owners in the welding and fabrication industry grow & improve their business. They wanted a place where owners could hear from others who’ve been in the trenches—people who’ve built teams, solved tough problems, and learned a lot along the way.
Whether you’re just starting out or have been doing this a long time, you’ll walk away from MakingSparks with something useful.
After the merger: building a shared future in the fab shop
In this episode, we sat down with Parker Huncilman, 5th Generation Owner of Huncilman Sheet Metal, to dive into what it looks like after the merger is completed. From day one chaos to tough conversations with employees, Parker walks us through what it really looked like to merge 3 long-standing fab shops.
How to grow a small fabrication shop without losing control
The Ross brothers joined us in Poseyville, IN from South Dakota to share how they’re navigating their journey of running two different welding businesses. One is rooted in boots on the ground fabrication. The other? A YouTube channel that has turned into a full-blown brand & welding instruction hub.
Crafting Metal and Breaking Barriers with Sarah and Barbie
Barbie the Welder and Sarah Stork joined us to dive into the artistry, resilience, and transformative power of welding. This episode is packed with empowering lessons & person stories from two amazing welding artists.