Fully Open (by ValveMan)
Gilbert Welsford Jr. • ValveMan
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About This Podcast
Real conversations with the leaders who built this industry.
Hosted by Gilbert Welsford Jr., third-generation owner at ValveMan.
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.
It’s not about specs. It’s about perspective.
You’ll hear how top performers make decisions, lead teams, earn trust, and navigate change in high-stakes environments.
What you’ll hear:
- Wisdom earned through decades of frontline leadership
- Stories from those who shaped the industrial world
- Timeless lessons on people, pressure, and performance
Who it’s for:
Industrial leaders, engineers, operators, and anyone who wants to learn from those who’ve actually done the work.
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Recent Episodes
S1E7 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…
S1E6 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…
S1E5 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…
S1E4 The Brutal Reality of Running a Family Business | Brian O’Leary (REOTEMP)
Brian OLeary doesn’t just run a family business — he stewards a legacy. And that mindset has guided him through decades of growth, succession, and strategic ownership at REOTEMP Instruments.In this…
S1E3 Sales Isn’t Dead. But the Old Way Is — with Scott Grimes
Scott Grimes doesn’t sell — he solves. And that mindset has carried him through decades in industrial filtration and process sales at Donaldson Company.In this third episode of Fully Open (by…
S1E2 Built It. Bought It. Grew It: Bruce Broxterman on Building a Valve Powerhouse
Bruce Broxterman doesn’t just build companies — he builds billion-dollar exits.In this second episode of Fully Open (by ValveMan), host Gil Welsford Jr. sits down with Bruce to unpack how he built,…
S1E1 How a Vietnam Vet Built a Valve Empire — Rick Wentzel on Legacy, Innovation & Grit
Rick Wentzel doesn’t just sell valves — he helped shape the entire North American valve landscape.In this first episode of Fully Open (by ValveMan), host Gil Welsford Jr. sits down with Rick to talk…
S1 Trailer: A Life-Changing Call from Aldo Bonomi
“I got robbed on Christmas Eve. That was my first day as a valve salesman.”Rick Wenzel’s story starts in chaos — and turns into a career that helped shape the U.S. valve industry.This is the official…
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Fully Open (by ValveMan) has published 8 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Business, Management.
Fully Open (by ValveMan) is currently active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 45m.
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