Tom Bodrovics is an entrepreneur, podcaster, welder and lifelong learner whose diverse experiences have shaped him into a beacon of competence and self-reliance. As the host of The Competent Man Podcast, Tom hopes to inspire a growing community of thinkers and doers to master new skills, embrace challenges, and pursue wisdom, health, and wealth with relentless determination.
From his roots on a family farm to navigating the rigors of an engineering program, Tom built a foundation of grit and problem-solving. He honed his craft as a skilled welder, launched and scaled his own business, and even roared onto the professional motorcycle racing circuit, chasing his passion for adventure, and challenge. Transitioning from blueprints to microphones, Tom now channels his eclectic journey into podcasting, where he shares hard-earned lessons with an audience hungry for growth.
A true polymath, Tom’s expertise spans practical skills like welding and business-building to big-picture thinking in personal development and financial strategy. His ability to connect seemingly disparate worlds—farm life, engineering, racing, and media—reflects his core belief: self-reliance unlocks limitless potential. Through The Competent Man Podcast, he interviews top minds, shares stories from his own path, and equips listeners with actionable insights to level up in every area of life.
Tom’s mission is to empower others to tackle obstacles with confidence and curiosity. Whether he’s breaking down complex ideas, mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs, or pushing his own limits, he embodies the pursuit of excellence. When not recording episodes or strategizing his next venture, Tom can be found exploring new challenges, from building a new skill, fixing his own vehicles, to adventuring around the globe.