CONEXPO – CON/AGG Podcast: Construction Business Insights For Contractors

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Perspectives from construction business owners, heavy construction equipment experts and construction technology providers.

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CONEXPO – CON/AGG Podcast: Construction Business Insights For Contractors episodes:

05.13.2024
Travis “Silkstone” Hesketh: A successful entrepreneur with an interesting background
This week, Taylor finally gets an opportunity to sit down and have a chat in person with Silkstone Group’s CEO, Travis Hesketh, a fellow entrepreneur whose journey through professional motocross and a formidable construction career epitomizes both resilience and grit....
04.29.2024
Dr. Sarah Buchner: Real and Practical Applications of AI in Construction with CEO of Trunk Tools Inc.
With apologies to all his other guests, Taylor welcomes “probably the smartest person” he’s “ever had the chance to interview” to the podcast - the mastermind behind Trunk Tools, Dr. Sarah Buchner. Among her many achievements, Sarah is a Stanford...
04.15.2024
Luke Payne: How to Stand Out in Business and Have a Zero-fail Mentality
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 professional advice, touches on the importance...
04.01.2024
Ep. 153: Dave Turin: Talking Gold Rush, and Premiere of New Show
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...
02.26.2024
Ep 152: The Truth About Running a Construction Business in 2024
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 construction industry's challenges, Taylor fearlessly addresses topics...
02.12.2024
Ep 151: Katie Kelleher: We can be better for the workforce
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 role...
01.29.2024
Ep 150: Brian Dietz - Growing a family business, it’s only possible when we’re on the same team.
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. Brian shares his personal journey,...
01.15.2024
Ep 149: Randy Blount - How financial projections can boost your business’ profitability (and keep it alive…)
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 essential themes...
12.04.2023
Ep 148: EJ Herron – Bringing GPS and 3D Systems to your Jobsite
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 efficiency and precision, and the...
11.13.2023
Ep 147: Aaron Witt: Putting People First to Transform Construction
Aaron Witt: Putting People First to Transform Construction Taylor welcomes self-proclaimed “Chief Dirt Nerd”, Aaron Witt, to the podcast today for an insightful discussion on construction, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Currently the CEO of BuildWitt - a services, media, and software...
10.30.2023
Ep. 146: Denis Cashman - Living a Life That’s Worth Living
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10.16.2023
Ep. 145: Amy Underwood (The Digger Girl): One of the Industry’s Best
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 construction industry, transcending traditional gender stereotypes and championing...
08.28.2023
Ep. 144: Running a Top Business in Construction as a Team of 3
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 to positioning...
08.07.2023
Ep. 143: Social Media in Construction Can Be Done Differently with @diggerbry
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 captivates online audiences with his...
07.24.2023
Ep. 142: Trey Bo Dirt Bestows Knowledge and Nostalgia
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 and Taylor explore his remarkable...
06.19.2023
Ep. 141: An Unusual Path to the Industry, with Travis Gemmell
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 remarkable journey from the corporate realm...
06.05.2023
Ep. 140: Investing in Yourself, with David White
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...
05.01.2023
Ep. 139: Building from the Ground Up: Tips from a New Construction Business Owner
Ep. 139: Building from the Ground Up: Tips from a New Construction Business Owner On 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 construction...
04.03.2023
Ep. 138: Live at CONEXPO-CON/AGG with Dana Wuesthoff
Live at CONEXPO-CON/AGG with Dana Wuesthoff Taylor 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 North America joins...
03.13.2023
Ep. 137: Paving the Way for Online Success with Matt Stanley
Paving the Way for Online Success with Matt Stanley In 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 about the themes of...
03.06.2023
Ep. 136: The Power of Networking and Relationship-Building with Dane Cotten
The Power of the Right Balance of Relationship Building vs. Profit with Dane Cotten This week, Taylor interviews Dane Cotten, owner of DC Excavation, about a number of topics including his background, the growth of his company, and the importance of...
02.13.2023
Ep. 135: Inspiring Change in the Industry with Missy Scherber
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 of topics, particularly...
01.23.2023
Ep. 134: Global Operator Challenge Finalist John Schiedeck Joins the Podcast!
Living the Owner-Operator Life with John Schiedeck Joining 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 years and has worked as...
01.09.2023
Ep. 133: Building a Rock-Solid Business and Reputation with Ryan Goodfellow
Building a Rock-Solid Business and Reputation with Ryan Goodfellow In 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 experience with the CONEXPO show, starting his...
12.19.2022
Ep. 132: Setting Your Construction Business Apart from the Rest with Jimmy Starbuck
Setting Your Construction Business Apart from the Rest with Jimmy Starbuck Taylor’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, talking through...
12.05.2022
Ep. 131: Next Generation of the Construction Workforce is Here
Advocating for Everybody in Construction with Alexandra Smith On 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 treatment. Alexandra kicks off the...
11.14.2022
Ep. 130: Getting Ahead of the Trends in Construction with Luke Payne and Luke Eggebraaten
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. Luke P, on the other...
10.10.2022
Ep. 129: Building a Construction Empire Grounded in Community with Jeff Cavanagh
Taylor welcomes construction veteran and legend, Jeff Cavanagh, to the podcast to talk about the history of his family firm, Thomas Cavanagh Construction, the importance of building vibrant communities, and investing and trusting in the right people. The pair open...
09.26.2022
Ep. 128: Managing the Stress of Construction with Ryan Priestly
Joining Taylor White on the podcast this week is Ryan Priestly, President of Priestly Demolition, who you may know from the show Salvage Kings on the History Channel. Ryan kicks off the episode by discussing the scope of Priestly Demolition’s...
09.12.2022
Ep. 127: Talking the State of Construction with Nick Drew
On this very special second episode of the podcast, Taylor welcomes Nick Drew, the man behind the infamous 'Digger Man Blog’, to talk about his early start in construction, his late blooming blogging skills, the realities of the construction industry,...
08.29.2022
Ep. 126: Prepping for the Future of Construction with Scott Colclough of Pushysix
On this highly anticipated episode of the podcast, Taylor White takes on the hosting duties and is joined by his very special guest, Scott Colclough. The pair talk about Colclough’s life, his business, his experiences with CONEXPO-CON/AGG, and the upcoming 2023...
08.23.2021
Ep. 125: Emulating the Culture Your People Deserve with Kevin Gray of ADC Paving
Kevin Gray took a leap of faith when he purchased a dying asphalt paving and sealcoating business in 2011. A small business loan, some rundown equipment, and entrepreneurial grit were all they had during the first few years. Now, thanks...
06.22.2021
Ep. 124: Doing the Extra Credit with Heath Hanna of Contour Mining & Construction
Heath Hanna’s passion for dirt runs deep. He spent the first part of his career working as a Caterpillar dealer instructor before making the leap into starting his own construction business. With some serious work ethic and grit, his company,...
05.26.2021
Ep. 123: Owning Your Journey with Randy Blount of Blount Contracting
Randy Blount, president of Arizona-based Blount Contracting grew up around the construction industry, helping at his family’s business during high school and college. When his dad received a cancer diagnosis, Randy was thrust into a leadership role at a young...
04.20.2021
Ep. 122: Leading with Purpose with Justin Ozinga of Ozinga
Justin Ozinga is president of Ozinga, a fourth-generation family business best known for its red and white striped concrete mixer trucks. While involved in the company since a young teen, Justin moved up the ranks and was recently appointed...
02.25.2021
Ep. 121: Putting People First with Herb Sargent of Sargent Corporation
Herb R. Sargent is the president and CEO of Sargent Corporation, an infrastructure construction firm based in Stillwater, Maine. Founded by his grandfather Herb E. Sargent in 1926 with a used dump truck and a strong work ethic as his...
01.28.2021
Ep. 120: Creating Opportunities with Jennifer Todd of LMS General Contractors
The youngest Black woman to receive California’s CSLB (A) General Engineering license, Jennifer Todd, serves as LMS General Contractors Founder and President. Jennifer heads the company’s management team and is responsible for developing & executing LMS’s strategic growth. Jennifer is...
12.21.2020
Ep. 119: Building a Growth Mindset with Brian Hess of The Pavement Group/Top Contractor School
Brian Hess, founder and president of The Pavement Group and Top Contractor School is shaking things up when it comes to sales, marketing and client relations in the asphalt and concrete paving industry. At The Pavement Group, Brian’s team takes...
11.30.2020
Ep. 118: The Cornerstones of Culture with Mikel Bowman of Bowman Legacies
Mikel Bowman has been a life coach, pastor, mentor, and culture guru. He has devoted his life to helping others realize their true potential. In this episode Mikel and host Missy Scherber dig into leading with joy and humility, as...
10.30.2020
Ep. 117: A Fresh Approach to Leading Construction Teams with Alicia Brentzel of Brex Enterprises
Based in Irwin, Pennsylvania, Brex Enterprises is a WBE certified pipeline maintenance and services company founded in 2012 by Alicia Brentzel and her husband AJ. Alicia joins host Missy Scherber to talk about business growing pains and how leaning into...
08.18.2020
Ep. 116: Salvaging the Industry with Ryan Priestly of Priestly Demolition Inc.
While Priestly Demolition is in the business of tearing things down, the crew’s first job onsite is hunting for treasure. Salvage and sustainability has always been a cornerstone of the business for Vic Priestly, the company’s founder. Today, the...
06.30.2020
Ep. 115: Doing the Work with Mary Katherine Harbin of Maymead Inc.
Mary Katherine Harbin caught the attention of the industry when she established the nation’s first all-female paving crew. The area manager and equal employment opportunity officer for Tennessee-based, Maymead Inc., has worked her way up the ranks and built a successful...
05.29.2020
Ep. 114: Building Strong Relationships with Matt Stanley of American Pavement Specialists
Growing up, Matt Stanley and his three brothers were "raised on blacktop", working alongside their parents from the time they could hold a shovel at their Danbury, Connecticut-based paving business, American Pavement Specialists. Since then, the small company has grown...
04.07.2020
Ep. 113: Maximizing Your Technology Investment with Britton Lawson of Veit & Company
You may know him on Instagram as “Technology Sandbox” --- and Britton Lawson’s day-to-day job is just that ---- working with current and emerging construction technologies from grade control to telematics to bring efficiency to the jobsite. As director of...
02.11.2020
Ep. 112: Successfully Running a Family-Owned Construction Company with Stacey Tompkins of Tompkins Excavating
Under Stacey Tompkins’ leadership, Tompkins Excavating out of Putnam County, New York has grown from a lawn mowing service provider to a woman-owned and family-operated, full-service commercial and residential excavation and landscape construction company. When she’s not dealing with dirt,...
01.14.2020
Ep. 111: Creating a Turnkey Experience with Chris Lane of Ronald Lane Inc.
While Chris Lane’s company employs more than 430 West Virginians and Pennsylvanians, he says their goal isn’t to be the biggest, just the most complete pipeline contractor in the region. The 27-year-old of vice president, Ronald Lane Inc. say creating...
12.10.2019
Ep. 110: Telling Your Story with Aaron Witt of BuildWitt
He goes by “Chief Dirt Nerd” and he’s taking the construction world by storm with his unique ability to tell stories about the hard-working men and women mining for our materials and building our communities. While Aaron Witt hasn’t taken...
11.12.2019
Ep. 109: Mastering Your Interpersonal Skills with Don Swasing of Schlouch Inc.
With more than three decades of heavy civil construction experience, Don Swasing knows a thing or two about building high performance teams. As Chief Operating Officer at Schlouch Incorporated, Don has developed safety and leadership training programs and built a...
10.08.2019
Ep. 108 – Inspiring the Next Generation of Equipment Operators with Scott Colclough of PushySix®
Armed with a Blackberry and mad operating skills, Scott Colclough started PushySix® in 2012 as a YouTube channel affectionately named after his Caterpillar D6. Scott has grown PushySix® into a globally recognized brand with a mission of inspiring the next generation of...
09.10.2019
Ep. 107 - Game Changing Construction Technology with Ryan Goodfellow of Rock Structures
Are your legacy operators hesitant to use machine control? Are you worried the barrier to entry is too high? Ryan Goodfellow, owner of Rock Structures Utility & Excavating, joins Host Missy Scherber to talk about what technology to take advantage...

What's CONEXPO – CON/AGG Podcast: Construction Business Insights For Contractors about?

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CONEXPO – CON/AGG Podcast: Construction Business Insights For Contractors episodes:

Travis “Silkstone” Hesketh: A successful entrepreneur with an interesting background

Dr. Sarah Buchner: Real and Practical Applications of AI in Construction with CEO of Trunk Tools Inc.

Luke Payne: How to Stand Out in Business and Have a Zero-fail Mentality

Ep. 153: Dave Turin: Talking Gold Rush, and Premiere of New Show

Ep 152: The Truth About Running a Construction Business in 2024

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

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

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

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

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

Ep. 146: Denis Cashman - Living a Life That’s Worth Living

Ep. 145: Amy Underwood (The Digger Girl): One of the Industry’s Best

Ep. 144: Running a Top Business in Construction as a Team of 3

Ep. 143: Social Media in Construction Can Be Done Differently with @diggerbry

Ep. 142: Trey Bo Dirt Bestows Knowledge and Nostalgia

Ep. 141: An Unusual Path to the Industry, with Travis Gemmell

Ep. 140: Investing in Yourself, with David White

Ep. 139: Building from the Ground Up: Tips from a New Construction Business Owner

Ep. 138: Live at CONEXPO-CON/AGG with Dana Wuesthoff

Ep. 137: Paving the Way for Online Success with Matt Stanley

Ep. 136: The Power of Networking and Relationship-Building with Dane Cotten

Ep. 135: Inspiring Change in the Industry with Missy Scherber

Ep. 134: Global Operator Challenge Finalist John Schiedeck Joins the Podcast!

Ep. 133: Building a Rock-Solid Business and Reputation with Ryan Goodfellow

Ep. 132: Setting Your Construction Business Apart from the Rest with Jimmy Starbuck

Ep. 131: Next Generation of the Construction Workforce is Here

Ep. 130: Getting Ahead of the Trends in Construction with Luke Payne and Luke Eggebraaten

Ep. 129: Building a Construction Empire Grounded in Community with Jeff Cavanagh

Ep. 128: Managing the Stress of Construction with Ryan Priestly

Ep. 127: Talking the State of Construction with Nick Drew

Ep. 126: Prepping for the Future of Construction with Scott Colclough of Pushysix

Ep. 125: Emulating the Culture Your People Deserve with Kevin Gray of ADC Paving

Ep. 124: Doing the Extra Credit with Heath Hanna of Contour Mining & Construction

Ep. 123: Owning Your Journey with Randy Blount of Blount Contracting

Ep. 122: Leading with Purpose with Justin Ozinga of Ozinga

Ep. 121: Putting People First with Herb Sargent of Sargent Corporation

Ep. 120: Creating Opportunities with Jennifer Todd of LMS General Contractors

Ep. 119: Building a Growth Mindset with Brian Hess of The Pavement Group/Top Contractor School

Ep. 118: The Cornerstones of Culture with Mikel Bowman of Bowman Legacies

Ep. 117: A Fresh Approach to Leading Construction Teams with Alicia Brentzel of Brex Enterprises

Ep. 116: Salvaging the Industry with Ryan Priestly of Priestly Demolition Inc.

Ep. 115: Doing the Work with Mary Katherine Harbin of Maymead Inc.

Ep. 114: Building Strong Relationships with Matt Stanley of American Pavement Specialists

Ep. 113: Maximizing Your Technology Investment with Britton Lawson of Veit & Company

Ep. 112: Successfully Running a Family-Owned Construction Company with Stacey Tompkins of Tompkins Excavating

Ep. 111: Creating a Turnkey Experience with Chris Lane of Ronald Lane Inc.

Ep. 110: Telling Your Story with Aaron Witt of BuildWitt

Ep. 109: Mastering Your Interpersonal Skills with Don Swasing of Schlouch Inc.

Ep. 108 – Inspiring the Next Generation of Equipment Operators with Scott Colclough of PushySix®

Ep. 107 - Game Changing Construction Technology with Ryan Goodfellow of Rock Structures