The Metalworker's Journey: How Jorge Fiscal Built Custom Copper and Zinc
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What's Jorge Fiscal's Story?
Necessity truly is the mother of invention—and sometimes, the birthplace of extraordinary craftsmanship. Jorge Fiscal never planned to become a master metalworker or business owner. When life dealt him a challenging hand as a single father unable to work traditional hours, he transformed that obstacle into opportunity.
Jorge's remarkable journey reveals how his past prepared him for unexpected success. As a 12-year-old in technical school, he spent three years mastering architectural drawings and blueprints—skills that lay dormant until he desperately needed them in America. This forgotten knowledge became his professional foundation, enabling him to quickly grasp construction principles and advance to leadership positions within months.
What makes Jorge's story particularly compelling is his apprenticeship approach to mastery. By seeking out European master craftsmen and offering his help—often for minimal pay—he gained invaluable hands-on training. The physical demands were intense; Jorge recalls bleeding hands during his early days working with metal. Yet his body adapted, and his passion grew stronger with each project.
Today, Jorge finds profound fulfillment creating metalwork that will outlive him by generations. Standing atop buildings with his morning coffee, surveying his contributions to historic landmarks, he experiences the deep satisfaction that comes from tangible creation. His concern about the declining interest in trades highlights an important truth: working with your hands isn't just personally rewarding—it's essential to preserving craftsmanship and architectural heritage.
Ready to transform your project with custom copper or zinc solutions? Jorge's journey from necessity to mastery could bring timeless beauty to your home or building. Connect with him directly at [email protected] or 919-538-9284 and discover how traditional craftsmanship meets modern vision.
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Chapters
1. Welcome to Custom Copper Zinc (00:00:00)
2. Jorge's Unexpected Career Path (00:01:26)
3. Learning From European Master Craftsmen (00:04:27)
4. The Value of Working With Hands (00:06:43)
5. Creating Timeless Metalwork (00:10:00)
6. Episode Closing and Contact Information (00:11:01)
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