Luke Payne, President of Western Excavation, returns to the podcast today to join Taylor for a candid exploration of the intricacies of entrepreneurship, resilience, and work-life harmony. Their discussion, filled with personal anecdotes and pr

Dave Turin: Talking Gold Rush, and Premiere of New Show

19 days ago 49m 8s

The legendary “Dozer Dave” Turin, a stalwart of gold mining from the acclaimed series Gold Rush and the brain behind America's Backyard Gold, joins Taylor here today to share his journey from civil engineering to becoming a venerated figure in

The Truth About Running a Construction Business in 2024

Feb 26th, 2024 38m 28s

In today’s exclusive episode, Taylor takes center stage, embarking on a solo journey filled with invaluable insights gleaned from questions sourced directly from the CONEXPO-CON/AGG Instagram community. Delving into the heart of the constructio

Ep 151: Katie Kelleher: We can be better for the workforce

Feb 12th, 2024 40m 57s

Katie Kelleher, aka “Katie Cranes”, an increasingly prominent, award winning figure in the construction industry joins Taylor for what turns out to be her first visit to the podcast today. Katie’s journey from a sales background to her current

Ep 150: Brian Dietz - Growing a family business, it’s only possible when we’re on the same team.

Jan 29th, 2024 44m 36s

Taylor welcomes Brian Dietz, Co-owner of Bob Dietz and Sons Inc., to the podcast today, and together, they turn their spotlight on achieving enduring success in the construction industry, particularly as a family-owned construction business. Br

Ep 149: Randy Blount - How financial projections can boost your business’ profitability (and keep it alive…)

Jan 15th, 2024 44m 51s

This week, Taylor is joined by legendary leader of Blount Contracting and BuildWitt CFO, Randy Blount, who shares his inspiring journey of taking his family business to simply incredible heights of success. Together, they also dive into such es

Ep 148: EJ Herron – Bringing GPS and 3D Systems to your Jobsite

Dec 4th, 2023 37m 40s

The visionary behind Dig-It Digital GPS, EJ Herron, joins Taylor on the podcast this week for a fascinating journey through the cutting-edge realm of construction technology. Together, they explore its profound impact on the industry's efficien

Ep 147: Aaron Witt: Putting People First to Transform Construction

Nov 13th, 2023 44m

Aaron Witt: Putting People First to Transform ConstructionTaylor welcomes self-proclaimed “Chief Dirt Nerd”, Aaron Witt, to the podcast today for an insightful discussion on construction, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Currently the CE

Denis Cashman - Living a Life That’s Worth Living

Oct 30th, 2023 39m 7s

SAMHSA's National Helpline: 800-662-HELP (4357)The National Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential referrals and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, treatment, and recovery in English and Spanish.Sui

Amy Underwood (The Digger Girl): One of the Industry’s Best

Oct 16th, 2023 42m 52s

Amy Underwood, widely recognized as the_digger_girl, brings her charismatic and insightful perspective to her conversation with Taylor here today. Amy, a plant operator hailing from Scotland, shares her remarkable journey within the constructio

Running a Top Business in Construction as a Team of 3

Aug 28th, 2023 42m 42s

Taylor welcomes James Stiksma, the founder of Canadian Septic, to the podcast today for an indepth look at his unique journey from corporate sales to the world of septic installations. James’ dedication to excellence and his strategic approach

Social Media in Construction Can Be Done Differently with @diggerbry

Aug 7th, 2023 39m 8s

Excavator operator extraordinaire, Liam Bryan, better known as @diggerbry on social media, joins Taylor for a very special episode of the CONEXPO-CON/AGG podcast. Starting out as a bricklayer and eventually becoming an expert excavator who capt

Trey Bo Dirt Bestows Knowledge and Nostalgia

Jul 24th, 2023 39m 10s

This week, Taylor welcomes Trey Bohannan, widely known as Treybodirt on TikTok, to the podcast. A seasoned entrepreneur and equipment enthusiast, Trey’s insights here today offer a masterclass in leadership and work-life balance. Together, he a

An Unusual Path to the Industry, with Travis Gemmell

Jun 19th, 2023 57m 43s

Welcome to another exciting episode of the CONEXPO-CON/AGG podcast as Taylor discusses the logistics of building a successful excavation business with his guest, Travis Gemmell, Founder of Walnut Grove Excavating. Today, Travis recounts his rem

Investing in Yourself, with David White

Jun 5th, 2023 49m 14s

Today marks a very special episode as Taylor welcomes none other than the President and Owner of Ken White Construction to the podcast - his father, David White. Beyond the bonds of family, Taylor and David share a remarkable partnership and fr

Building from the Ground Up: Tips from a New Construction Business Owner

May 1st, 2023 44m 46s

Ep. 139: Building from the Ground Up: Tips from a New Construction Business OwnerOn today’s episode, Dylan Mercier, owner of D2 Contracting, joins Taylor for a discussion centered on a number of topics, beginning with Dylan’s journey into the

Live at CONEXPO-CON/AGG with Dana Wuesthoff

Apr 3rd, 2023 22m 2s

Live at CONEXPO-CON/AGG with Dana WuesthoffTaylor welcomes a very special guest to the podcast today, and he does so in an equally special location. Dana Wuesthoff, the show director for CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the largest construction trade show in

Paving the Way for Online Success with Matt Stanley

Mar 13th, 2023 42m 56s

Paving the Way for Online Success with Matt StanleyIn this episode of the CONEXPO-CON/AGG podcast, host Taylor White speaks with Matt Stanley, a paving foreman, marketer for American Pavement Specialist, and founder of Raised on Blacktop abou

The Power of Networking and Relationship-Building with Dane Cotten

Mar 6th, 2023 42m 12s

The Power of the Right Balance of Relationship Building vs. Profit with Dane CottenThis week, Taylor interviews Dane Cotten, owner of DC Excavation, about a number of topics including his background, the growth of his company, and the importa

Inspiring Change in the Industry with Missy Scherber

Feb 13th, 2023 51m 50s

Building Personal and Professional Success in Construction with Missy Scherber In today’s episode, Taylor sits down with former host of the podcast and the owner of Big Machine Hustle and Scherber Roll-Offs, Missy Scherber, to discuss a number

Global Operator Challenge Finalist John Schiedeck Joins the Podcast!

Jan 23rd, 2023 44m 48s

Living the Owner-Operator Life with John SchiedeckJoining Taylor on this episode is the world’s best operator (in our opinion) and CEO of Schiedeck Construction, John Schiedeck. John’s been in the construction industry for almost seventeen ye

Building a Rock-Solid Business and Reputation with Ryan Goodfellow

Jan 9th, 2023 46m 41s

Building a Rock-Solid Business and Reputation with Ryan GoodfellowIn this episode of the CONEXPO-CON/AGG podcast, Ryan Goodfellow from Rock Structures joins Taylor to share his background in the heavy equipment industry, including his experie

Setting Your Construction Business Apart from the Rest with Jimmy Starbuck

Dec 19th, 2022 47m 25s

Setting Your Construction Business Apart from the Rest with Jimmy StarbuckTaylor’s guest today is Jimmy Starbuck, owner of Starbuck Excavation and a familiar face on social media. Jimmy dives right into his work with mass grading and trucking

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Dec 5th, 2022 56m 19s

Advocating for Everybody in Construction with Alexandra SmithOn today’s episode of CONEXPO, Taylor is joined by Alexandra Smith, aka Al the Little Operator, who runs equipment, installs septic systems, and shares Taylor’s love of wastewater tr

Getting Ahead of the Trends in Construction with Luke Payne and Luke Eggebraaten

Nov 14th, 2022 49m 41s

Taylor welcomes Luke Eggebraaten and Luke Payne, both successful business owners within the construction industry. Luke E is the Founder & Managing Partner of Phaser Marketing, which is a digital marketing agency for construction companies. Luk