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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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47:45

Figuring Out Ways to Train People -- DT091.5

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/11/01

Aaron and Alex are back with another Monday edition of the Dirt Talk podcast. This week, Aaron addresses previous comments he has made about "cheating" in college (way more nuanced than you think). Later, he and Alex consider the approach of hiring retirees of the Dirt World to help train new people and then discuss the importance of continuing to develop yourself, especially in a leadership position. To connect with other people who listen to this show, use and search for the

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83:00

Having a Mission with Jordan Hillstrom -- DT091

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/10/28

Jordan Hillstrom came onto the Dirt Talk radar through BuildWitt's own Benjamin Holmgren. Benjamin introduced Jordan like this: "He and Aaron would have a great conversation about their Dirt World philosophies." Can't beat that! Jordan is VP of Business Development at Xeratec, a software company based with offices in Michigan and South Carolina. He's also a co-owner of LoadTraxx, a company built on fixing issues in the shorthaul trucking process. But in addition to the software, Jordan was also a

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29:59

Flex Your Brain Muscles and Read a Book -- DT090.5

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/10/25

This week on the Dirt Talk podcast, Aaron and Alex talk about being on a rocket ship. They then discuss how to start getting into reading books and the challenges contractors face (and will face) if a large infrastructure bill gets approved by Congress. 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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62:14

Putting Money Back in the Ground with Johnathan More...

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/10/21

It's always fun to have the experts on Dirt Talk - not only do co-hosts Aaron Witt and Alex Horton learn about the guest, they learn an extraordinary amount in general. And on episode 90 of Dirt Talk, the guys definitely learn tons from Johnathan More. Johnathan is the Chairperson & CEO of Starr Peak Mining Ltd, a Canadian-based company focused on exploratory mining and land acquisition. Johnathan also now lives in Aaron's hometown (Scottsdale, AZ) and sends one of his kids to Aaron's old

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29:18

Should I Stay or Should I Go Now? -- DT089.5

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2021/10/18

This week on Dirt Talk, Aaron and Alex talk staying vs. leaving when it comes to a job, as well as what kind of trust leaders should give to those that they lead. (Hint: it's a lot.) 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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62:05

Starting it Right with Kristine Muller -- DT089

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/10/14

The people have spoken: more guests who are learning how to get their dirt businesses up and running. That topic is by and large the most common request from our listeners, and so today, we're happy to introduce you to Kristine Muller, Co-Owner and Vice President of Muller Excavating in Fowler, IN. She was kind enough to come on Dirt Talk and have a candid conversation about her place in the Dirt World and the steps her company takes to build it the right way from the beginning. This week, Kristine

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43:44

Safety Meeting Upgrades -- DT088.5

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/10/11

Aaron and Alex are podding in Dirt Talk Studios at the BuildWitt HQ this week, and are bringing the heat. Talking about hot air balloons. After Aaron details his latest travel across the Midwest and Southwest, Aaron and Alex discuss a few listener questions: examples of the best and most engaging safety meetings and why there are some aspects to the Dirt World that may turn away some young folks looking to start their careers (it's not the "millennials don't want to work anymore" garbage). Thanks

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52:44

Be Your Own Investor with Luke Payne -- DT088

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/10/07

This week's guest is Luke Payne, whose day job is marina sales, though he's been building his dirt company Black Iron Dirt in Fargo, ND. Black Iron Dirt is starting to make a name for themselves in the region with their black skid steers, so OF COURSE, Aaron was gonna love this guy. Luke and host Aaron Witt discuss skid steers, doing old things in a new way, and the advantage of being your own investor. Though there were a few technical difficulties with the conversation, the episode is a great

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44:58

Upside-Down Skid Steer -- DT087.5

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/10/04

On this week's Monday episode of Dirt Talk, Aaron has to sadly (but with a hopeful ending) recount how he accidentally rolled the BuildWitt Skid Steer aka "The Earth Moover" onto its roof last weekend. Aaron was totally safe thanks to the CAT safety features (#notsponsored), but the 259 is gonna need some time in the shop. Afterwards, Aaron and Alex spend some time talking about addressing an unsustainable workload and why new business owners might not want to take whatever job they can get when

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67:21

You Won't Get Handed Anything with Dylan Taylor -- DT087

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/09/30

Dirt Talk had our very first guest in the Dirt Talk Studios this week, which is very exciting. He's also arguably our youngest guest to date. Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naImfk4rPrY This week, our guest is Dylan Taylor, a 20-year-old laborer and construction management student from MN. Dylan is a pretty special guy for a lot of reasons: he's already worked 2 summers as a laborer for Duininck Inc., he just started a 2-year college program for construction management, and

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37:22

Just Show What You Do -- DT086.5

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/09/27

Aaron and Alex are back in Dirt Talk Studios, coming to you "live" from the BuildWitt HQ. Not live, but... well, you get it. After opening the floor for Aaron to vent about the comments he gets when he posts photos of remote-controlled equipment, he and Alex discuss what to actually post photos of when you're trying to build your brand online (the answer is whatever you're working on) and what kind of lessons (good and bad) that Aaron has learned since starting BuildWitt. To connect with other

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36:40

Intentionality with Sal Frisella (Part 2) -- DT086

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/09/23

This is part 2 of a 2-parter! Aaron and Alex had the enormous pleasure to have Sal Frisella as a guest on Dirt Talk. Sal is the President of 1st Phorm, a health and fitness company based out of St. Louis, Missouri, but that's not why he's the guest this week (okay, maybe a little). He's on the podcast this week because he's got a well-documented love and appreciation for the trades and blue-collar work. He owns a few pieces of equipment and takes every opportunity to hop in his Bobcat and move some

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36:40

Blocking Bullets with a Bucket -- DT085.5

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/09/20

Alex and Aaron are coming to you from the 1st Phorm HQ in St. Louis, MO. The guys are in town to record with Sal Frisella (President of 1st Phorm) and figured while they were there, they might as well take the mobile podcast rig out for a spin. This week, Aaron talks about his travel out West, and then the guys talk construction equipment in James Bond films, general contractors (and why Aaron isn't fully qualified to weigh in on them), and small dozers vs large dozers. To listen to the episode

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42:56

Intentionality with Sal Frisella (Part 1) -- DT085

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/09/16

This is part 1 of a 2-parter! Aaron and Alex had the enormous pleasure to have Sal Frisella as a guest on Dirt Talk. Sal is the President of 1st Phorm, a health and fitness company based out of St. Louis, Missouri, but that's not why he's the guest this week (okay, maybe a little). He's on the podcast this week because he's got a well-documented love and appreciation for the trades and blue-collar work. He owns a few pieces of equipment and takes every opportunity to hop in his Bobcat and move some

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39:54

Finding The Best Places For Your People -- DT084.5

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/09/13

This week, Aaron is in the Dirt Talk Studios while Alex is traveling - a real switcheroo after all of the traveling Aaron has been doing. Aaron recounts his East Coast trip this past week, and then the guys discuss questions about companies that don't allow their employees to post photos of their job sites and how leaders can best help their team members get in roles their best suited for. For the entire month of September, we’ll be doing a drawing of all submissions each week to win $100 to the

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75:24

Technology is a Tool with Britton Lawson -- DT084

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/09/09

Once again, this podcast manages to stumble into bringing on an expert in their field as a guest. Everyone welcome Britton Lawson, Director of Construction Technologies at Veit & Company. Britton, a self-described "technology nerd/equipment enthusiast," started his career as an operator and because of his interest in technology, he's often found himself as an early adopter and expert when it comes to construction technology. This week, host Aaron Witt has a conversation with Britton to discuss

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43:50

Why Get a Skid Steer? -- DT083.5

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/09/06

Happy Monday, ladies and germs. So. After emphatically stating that they were officially done recording podcasts at Aaron's house... this episode was recorded at Aaron's. Aaron and co-host Alex talk a little bit about the trials and tribulations of all of the inspections needed to open up a new office space for your company before Aaron goes into talking about the BuildWitt Skid Steer and why it was a great idea for BuildWitt to get it. Later, the guys discuss the challenge of getting insurance for

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46:36

The BuildWitt Historian with Kevin McCawley -- DT083

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/09/02

We've finally tracked down the person who was around for the very very beginnings of BuildWitt (other than Aaron Witt)... introducing Mr. Kevin McCawley, who used to ride around the American Southwest and take photos with Aaron as they would shoot photos of any job site they could find. Now, Kevin is a med school student at the University of Michigan, but he was kind enough to sit down and help tell some behind-the-scenes stories of the birth of "BuildWitt" as we know it. Co-host Alex Horton joins

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44:40

FIRST DIRT TALK IN THE STUDIO -- DT082.5

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/08/30

After months (and months and months and...), the guys are in the BuildWitt offices recording a podcast in Dirt Talk Studios. Big moment. Alex and Aaron talk about Aaron's "Rules for the Office"... before having to stop recording because the restaurant down below is too loud to record. So, they come back 16 hours later to pick it up, and Aaron talks about the Founding Members aspect of BuildWitt Leaders. They then discuss a few listener-submitted topics about being included in all company events as

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67:11

Dirt Talkin' with Sean Coghlan -- DT082

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2021/08/26

Sean Coghlan aka @shamrockseanj on IG is the Owner/Operator of Shamrock Earthworks Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Over the years, his company has done a little bit of everything, but they've made quite a name for themselves by building beautiful custom rock retaining walls. Seriously, those guys are out there building awesome rock puzzles. Sean was kind enough to hop on a call from a job site and catch up and talk dirt with co-host Aaron Witt. This week, Aaron and Sean went DEEP on the Dirt Talk

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