Fully Open (by ValveMan)
Claim This Podcastby Gilbert Welsford Jr. • ValveMan
Podcast Overview
<p><b>Real conversations with the leaders who built this industry.<br></b>Hosted by <b>Gilbert Welsford Jr.</b>, third-generation owner at <b>ValveMan</b>.</p><p><br></p><p>Fully Open shares stories, insights, and lessons from the people who’ve spent decades in industrial manufacturing, engineering, and plant operations — the ones who’ve seen what works and what doesn’t.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s not about specs. It’s about perspective.<br>You’ll hear how top performers make decisions, lead teams, earn trust, and navigate change in high-stakes environments.</p><p><br></p><p><b>What you’ll hear:</b></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Wisdom earned through decades of frontline leadership</li><li>Stories from those who shaped the industrial world</li><li>Timeless lessons on people, pressure, and performance</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Who it’s for:</b></p><p><br>Industrial leaders, engineers, operators, and anyone who wants to learn from those who’ve actually done the work.</p><p><br>Links.<br>Follow the show on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/fully-open-podcast">https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/fully-open-podcast</a><br> Newsletter. The Line Doesn’t Lie: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7325932731920441345/">https://valveman.com/linkedin-newsletter</a></p>
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Publishing Since
8/19/2025
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Recent Episodes
March 3, 2026
How AUMA Actuators Got 35% More Output With Zero New Hires | Matt Thiel
Matt Thiel doesn’t see “employees first” as a slogan — he sees it as the engine for growth. Because in industrial, you don’t get to coast. You either build a culture that unlocks potential, or you fall behind. In this episode of the Fully Open Podcast, host Gil Welsford Jr. sits down with Matt Thiel, President of AUMA Actuators. Matt walks through the 9-year journey that led to a 35% increase in output with zero new hires, and how it all started with a simple, powerful philosophy. 💡 What you’...
January 13, 2026
Grow or Die: Jeff Scott on Building NOSHOK for the Long Haul
Jeff Scott doesn’t talk about “growth” like a slogan — he talks about it like a responsibility. Because in industrial, you don’t get to coast. You either build capability, or you fall behind. In this episode of the Fully Open Podcast, host Gil Welsford Jr. sits down with Jeff Scott of NOSHOK. Jeff has spent 51 years inside the business, starting in shipping and receiving as “the third man” in a 400 sq ft storefront, and helping it grow into a modern operation built for the long haul. 💡 W...
December 9, 2025
He Bought His Grandfather’s Company — And Built It Into His Own Legacy
He lost the family company. Then he bought it back. Bert Lowden didn’t inherit Aquatrol — he had to fight for it. This is the story of what happens when legacy slips through your fingers… and what it takes to rebuild it from the ground up. 🔊 In this episode of the Fully Open Podcast: • The pain of losing a family business • What it takes to buy back a legacy — with no safety net • The real cost of ownership (when you're the one on the hook) • Why fixing a ...
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- What is Fully Open (by ValveMan)?
<p><b>Real conversations with the leaders who built this industry.<br></b>Hosted by <b>Gilbert Welsford Jr.</b>, third-generation owner at <b>ValveMan</b>.</p><p><br></p><p>Fully Open shares stories, insights, and lessons from the people who’ve spent decades in industrial manufacturing, engineering, and plant operations — the ones who’ve seen what works and what doesn’t.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s not about specs. It’s about perspective.<br>You’ll hear how top performers make decisions, lead teams, earn trust, and navigate change in high-stakes environments.</p><p><br></p><p><b>What you’ll hear:</b></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Wisdom earned through decades of frontline leadership</li><li>Stories from those who shaped the industrial world</li><li>Timeless lessons on people, pressure, and performance</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Who it’s for:</b></p><p><br>Industrial leaders, engineers, operators, and anyone who wants to learn from those who’ve actually done the work.</p><p><br>Links.<br>Follow the show on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/fully-open-podcast">https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/fully-open-podcast</a><br> Newsletter. The Line Doesn’t Lie: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7325932731920441345/">https://valveman.com/linkedin-newsletter</a></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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