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Dirt Talk by BuildWitt

Welcome to the Dirt World"s top podcast (self-proclaimed). Every week, host Aaron Witt, founder of BuildWitt, interviews construction and mining industry leaders in long form and shares updates on what"s happening inside of BuildWitt.

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36:23

Diesel = Bad! (or Who Benefits from Emissions Laws?)...

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2022/01/10

This week's Monday edition of Dirt Talk catches Alex and Aaron discussing gas station food stops and Savannah, GA vs Charleston, SC before digging into questions about emissions requirements in California and some of Aaron's most memorable trips of 2021. To connect with other people who listen to this show, use and search for the hashtag #betterdirtworld and join in on the conversation. If you have questions/comments/concerns, reach out to DirtTalk@buildwitt.com. Stay Dirty!

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63:56

People Want to Do Cool Sh!t with Taylor White -- DT101

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2022/01/06

We've got a GREAT episode for you today: introducing Taylor White. He's the Director of and handles business development for Ken White Construction in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He's a second-generation owner of the business and has big plans. We were lucky enough to have him on the pod to talk about his experience in the Dirt World. This week, Aaron and Taylor covered a multitude of topics but spent a lot of time on the importance of the boss spending time on job sites getting to know the employees,

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41:41

Dozers Need Better Radios -- DT100.5

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2022/01/03

Welcome to the first episode of Dirt Talk of 2022! Thanks to the Dirt Talk community for being a part of this thing and for sharing the podcast. This week, Aaron and Alex talk about the need for equipment to have updated radios and sound systems. Then, they broach a sensitive topic responding to a listener's question regarding racism and discriminatory behavior in the Dirt World. To connect with other people who listen to this show, use and search for the hashtag #betterdirtworld and join in on the

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90:20

Aaron Instagram Q + A -- DT100

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/12/30

EPISODE 100! Holy cow. (Pun not intended) Thank you SO much to this dirt-loving community. We can't begin to fully convey how grateful we are to be a part of this with all of you, so we'll just simply say... thanks. This week on Dirt Tak, it's an old-school Q + A with Aaron Witt. He asked the Instagram audience for some questions to address for a podcast, and he was overwhelmed with 100s of solid questions. So he took some time to answer as many questions as he could in 90 minutes. He discusses how

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35:34

Where to Start with Social Media -- DT099.5

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2021/12/27

We get a lot of questions about how to actually use social media in the Dirt World, so without further ado... [cue Alex clearing the floor for Aaron to go iso] This week on Dirt Talk, the guys take a moment to reflect on the past year's travel before diving into an actual gosh darn plan that folks in the Dirt World could use to start building their online presence via a website and social media accounts. Aaron pretends that he's starting a dirt contracting company (which he's clearly never thought

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63:58

Dirt Talk Christmas with Aaron and Alex -- DT099

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2021/12/23

On this Christmas(ish)-themed episode, Aaron and Alex look back on the past year. BuildWitt has doubled the size of the team, the structure of the company has shifted a few times, but the commitment to the Dirt World (and you) has only been strengthened. So the guys talked about what's happened in 2021 and some of the plans for 2022. The Dirt Talk crew wishes you all a great Christmas holiday weekend with your family and we look forward to catching up with you in 2022 to make the Dirt World a

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52:16

Inexperienced People are Inexperienced... So? -- DT098.5

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2021/12/20

This week, Aaron and Alex discuss how the Dirt World can better treat and welcome new people to the industry. Later, they get into how it can be difficult to grow one part of a business to match the success of another and a basic example of the relationship between contractors and subs. To connect with other people who listen to this show, use and search for the hashtag #betterdirtworld and join in on the conversation. If you have questions/comments/concerns, reach out

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80:06

Vacuum Trucks and Startups with Anna Johnson -- DT098

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2021/12/16

Anna Johnson is the founder and owner of AQUIP, "the first and only known independently female-owned vacuum truck and environmental products dealership in the United States." In the last few years, she's been burning up the interstates in the Southeast US, building her business from the ground up. Anna was kind enough to swing through Nashville and be a guest on Dirt Talk. In this week's episode, host Aaron Witt and co-host Alex Horton chat with Anna about how she got into the Dirt World, what

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42:39

Creating Ways into the Dirt World -- DT097.5

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/12/13

Alex and Aaron are gassed after last week's 3-day BuildWitt team meeting, but after a restful week, the fellas are back ready to roll. This week, the DT guys talk about their team meeting and the future direction of BuildWitt, and then talk about how our industry can start reaching students in effective ways, both large scale and small. To connect with other people who listen to this show, use and search for the hashtag #betterdirtworld and join in on the conversation. If you have

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51:47

What's Next After Selling the Family Business with...

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/12/09

Denzil and Brandon McNeilus are brothers. They're also both executives in the Rochester area of Minnesota. AND they were a part of the family business that sold in the late 90s. Back then, the family business was manufacturing concrete mixers and trash trucks. Now, Brandon is the President of Ready Mix Concrete, and Denzil is the CEO at Sterling State Bank. Even with all those accomplishments, Denzil and Brandon were kind enough to chat about the Dirt World and their journey in it. This week on Dirt

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45:26

Can You Skip the Ground Floor if You're New to the...

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/12/06

This week, Aaron and Alex talk about the importance of well-thought-out office space for companies in the Dirt World. Later, they address a few listener questions about how small companies can build good relationships with larger contractors and the question of joining the Dirt World without coming in on "the ground floor". To connect with other people who listen to this show, use and search for the hashtag #betterdirtworld and join in on the conversation. If you have questions/comments/concerns,

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80:08

The Return of THE Garret Wilson -- DT096

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/12/02

Language Warning. The people have spoken, so we've done the impossible and brought Garret Wilson back on the Dirt Talk podcast. He's known for being an expert operator and expert buster of chops. In this episode, he didn't hold back! This week, Garret sat down with Aaron and Alex to discuss working for himself, being true to yourself, and the power of swearing. To connect with other people who listen to this show, use and search for the hashtag #betterdirtworld and join in on the conversation. If

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46:37

Representing Your Team's Values -- DT095.5

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/11/29

This week on the Monday edition of Dirt Talk, hosts Aaron Witt and Alex Horton talk about the upcoming BuildWitt company meeting in Nashville and equipment training. They then chat about safely knocking over trees (note: they're not experts in this) and why it's important to represent your company/team/group all the time. To connect with other people who listen to this show, use and search for the hashtag #betterdirtworld and join in on the conversation. If you have questions/comments/concerns,

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45:48

BuildWitt Internal Podcast Behind the Scenes with...

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/11/25

There's often been comments and questions about the BuildWitt Internal Podcast, but since it's just for our team, it's always seemed a little strange and unnecessary to share it with the greater audience. But... after recording this one, Aaron and Alex looked at each other and immediately said, "we should put this episode on Dirt Talk, too". So without further ado, we're sharing the most recent episode from the BuildWitt Internal Podcast. We use this format to communicate with our team across

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41:18

Getting Your People to Care -- DT094.5

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/11/22

This week on the Monday edition of Dirt Talk, Aaron and Alex chat about bird dogs and swearing, before discussing how dirt contractors can initially get their name out there and how companies can breed a culture where everyone is more invested in the mission, work, and the care of the equipment. To connect with other people who listen to this show, use and search for the hashtag #betterdirtworld and join in on the conversation. If you have questions/comments/concerns, reach out

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59:48

Why Direct Communication Matters with Dan MacArthur...

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/11/18

Dan MacArthur is the COO of Berg Construction, an excavation/site work contractor based in Morgantown, PA. They have five specialized divisions, and Dan has had his hand in all of them over the years: commercial, waste management, residential/special projects, paving/concrete, and golf courses. Dan was kind enough to hop on a call with the DT guys and talk dirt and a whole mess of other things. This week, host Aaron Witt (with co-host Alex Horton) chatted with Dan about why Berg still does small

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38:48

Help The Thorns in Your Side To Succeed -- DT093.5

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/11/15

On this Monday edition of Dirt Talk, Aaron and Alex talk about professional wrestling before discussing questions about project managers, helping people who are a pain in your a$$ to succeed, and why leadership is a skill to be learned and re-learned. They also felt a huge blast from a job-site next door that was kind of crazy. To connect with other people who listen to this show, use and search for the hashtag #betterdirtworld and join in on the conversation. If you have

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61:36

Doing Iron Differently with Bryan Peters -- DT093

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/11/11

Bryan Peters has spent his entire career around heavy equipment, so when he decided to start his company AdvanceTrac Equipment, he knew that even though he wanted to get into helping companies optimize their heavy iron fleets, he knew he'd want to do things differently. Though he admitted that he has "audacious goals" for where he wants to go, he's also fully present in the current grind of building a business. Bryan made a pit stop in Nashville on his way to Indiana to pick up a trailer (a good

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44:06

Leading Folks with More Experience Than You -- DT092.5

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/11/08

On this week's episode of Dirt Talk: Monday Edition, hosts Aaron and Alex talk podcasts, Dozers with rippers vs. without rippers, and the most recent repair update on the BuildWitt Skid Steer. Then, the guys discuss a few listener-submitted questions about Aaron's favorite podcasts and how to best communicate with and lead older/more experienced employees. To connect with other people who listen to this show, use and search for the hashtag #betterdirtworld and join in on the conversation. If you

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51:43

Fearless Learning with Laurie SantaLucia -- DT092

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/11/04

On this week's episode of Dirt Talk, the DT guys keep it in the BuildWitt family: our guest is none other than BuildWitt Creative President Laurie SantaLucia. This week, hosts Aaron Witt and Alex Horton chat with Laurie about the kinds of learning and understanding it takes to work in the Dirt World, why it's important to be transparent and open with the people that we work with in the Dirt World before we expect them to be open with us, and what she's learned so far that is just effin' cool. To

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