Marc began his career in the private sector, working on enormous projects like the Big Dig. Now, Marc manages a team of hardworking people who help operate the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts, not far from Boston. They do anything from plowing snow to mowing cemeteries, so no two days are the same! To learn more, visit Lexington's website here: ht…

Randy, who formerly owned Blount Contracting in Arizona, now heads BuildWitt's training software efforts (among many other things). With his unique background, he always has excellent perspectives to offer! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official s…

Missy went from high heels to work boots when she met her now husband Trevor, who was just beginning his own excavation business. Since then, they've built the excavation company and a roll-off business side by side while raising a young family. To learn more about T Scherber, visit https://www.tscherber.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirt…

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Ames Construction is one of the most legendary names in the industry. Starting only with a dozer in the early 1960s, they've built many of America's toughest projects since. Now moving into the next generation, Jerry Ouimet, CEO of Ames, gives us good insight as to what got the company here and where it's going. To learn more, visit https://www.ame…

Aaron and Jason are back to discuss 2024 and reflect on the lessons learned. They also discuss the success of the Ariat Dirt World Summit and our plans for 2025! Learn more about the Summit at dirtworld.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and wo…

Mark is on a mission to spread the message that the truth of leadership effectiveness is both knowable and applicable in all walks of life. Mark and his team at Chick-fil-A invested a quarter century and tens of millions of dollars searching for and validating ideas that work. Now, as the Co-Founder of Lead Every Day, Mark shares this research and …

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William helps lead Ziegler Cat, a Caterpillar and other equipment dealer with 2,400+ people across several states and 29 locations. They've played an integral role in developing the Midwest, from construction to agriculture to power systems. Learn more at https://www.zieglercat.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Di…

Aaron explains how autonomous mining trucks work, citing his experience with them and experts at autonomous operations in North America and Australia. They are NEAT. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-clas…

Chris joined the Air Force straight out of the Air Force Academy, eventually flying combat missions in F-15s, serving as a pilot in the elite Thunderbirds, and holding high-level leadership positions. Upon retiring from the military, he joined Dunn Companies in Alabama to develop their incredible Dunn University program. Learn more about what Chris…

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Keaton started Turner Mining Group in 2017 when he saw an opportunity to do contract mining differently in America. Since then, they've performed mining projects from coast to coast, and it seems like the fun's only beginning! Learn more about TMG at https://turnermining.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **…

In this episode, Kiewit finds work in yet another cold remote location, the northern regions of Alaska. Kiewit is credited with the success of the Trans Alaskan Pipeline, which is critical to America's petroleum infrastructure. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as…

Justin is the Director of National Health and Safety Strategy at Milwaukee Tool. After serving in the Marines, he worked as a steelworker and a firefighter and eventually found his passion as a safety coordinator for large infrastructure companies. He uses his experience to teach a remarkably practical approach to safety. Questions or feedback? Ema…

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Mike's gone from green project engineer to the President of DDS Companies, a civil contractor self-performing a long list of utility work in the Northeast. To learn more, visit https://ddscompanies.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official spons…

Aaron talks about his visit with ISTAK, an Icelandic contractor building massive lava barriers to protect critical infrastructure from recent eruptions. This is not your everyday project! If you want to watch the vlog on the project, check out the link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHDHmqsh9_A&t=228s Questions or feedback? Email us at dirt…

Tenna is a solution for tool/fleet management and safety that can save your business lots of money in the long run. Austin Conti, CEO of Tenna, grew up in and around the industry and knows what it takes to run a profitable construction job. Learn more about Tenna at https://www.tenna.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! S…

Aaron reads some highlighted points from Brian Balkus's article "Why America Can't Build." This article focuses on the oversight regarding the construction of America's mega-projects and what some contributing factors may be. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as o…

Bidding Construction Better w/ Tristan Wilson – DT 292 Tristan is the Founder of Edgevanta, a software that helps contractors bid work more accurately. Before Edgevanta, Tristan worked as an estimator and PM for his family's business and a large contractor on the East Coast. To learn more, visit https://www.edgevanta.io/ Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt…

Aaron covers the iron ore mining process from start to finish based on his visit to Western Australia this year with Rio Tinto. Producing nearly 1 billion tons of iron annually, the place is no joke! And if you want to see the process in video format, check out the Aaron Witt vlog on YouTube! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]…

Josh is a long-time electrician, Blackline LTD CEO, and The Line Podcast host. Josh saw a need to highlight the importance of tradespeople, so he started his media company and podcast to make it happen! You can learn more at https://www.blacklineltd.com/home Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk…

Aaron reads from Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. This book highlights how and how not to communicate with your team to become the most effective leader you can be. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They …

Thiess is an international mine services company based in Australia. They can do anything from reclamation to full-service mining at the largest scale. While a household name abroad, they're new to the US market, so it was AWESOME to have the opportunity to interview their CEO, Michael Wright, live at this year's MINExpo in Vegas. Questions or feed…

Aaron reads several articles pertaining to the State Route 99 tunnel under Seattle Washington’s waterfront. The project was the first of its kind, demanding specialized equipment and techniques. As a result, this mega project ran into unforeseen and costly mistakes. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** D…

Dino Brunson's a long-time earthmover and miner turned podcast host and equipment rep. Aaron and Dino talk about modern mining across the US and worldwide. To learn more about Dino's awesome podcast, check the link here: https://www.miningmindsllc.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is ST…

Aaron reads from The Kiewit Story: Remarkable Man, Remarkable Company by Hollis J. Limprecht. In this episode, Kiewit battles harsh conditions in both Greenland and the Dakotas, to help build critical infrastructure for historical defense contracts, such as the Minute Men missile silos. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Sta…

As a self-starter, Kathy made her vision of perfection in commercial contracting a reality after founding and operating her business Designer Walls for 36 years! She now shares her experience and story through speaking engagements and other media. To learn more visit https://www.khpandcompany.com/由BuildWitt

Aaron is back with another reading from Goodfellow: A Century of Grit, Grace, and Goodwill. In this final installment of the series, Goodfellow revitalizes their business and positively impacts a historically underserved community.由BuildWitt

Nick is considered the first Special Forces operator to return to combat as an above-the-knee amputee. Nick and Aaron cover his combat history, lengthy recovery journey, and overall life lessons. To engage with Nick, visit https://teammchn.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to a…

Aaron is back with another reading from Goodfellow: A Century of Grit, Grace, and Goodwill. This week, Goodfellow Bros navigates challenging times. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and wor…

Barry Tudor is the CEO and Founder of Pembroke Resources, an Australia-based steel-making coal company. Operating in the infamous Bowen Basin, Pembroke recently established the Olive Downs Complex as a leader in steel-making coal mining and mining in general. To learn more, check out https://www.pembrokeresources.com.au/ Questions or feedback? Emai…

Aaron and Jason discuss the value of past Dirt World events and the upcoming 2024 Dirt World Summit. For more information about the Dirt World summit go to https://dirtworld.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They ma…

Jason Wood owns and operates Ryterra, a Washington-based materials and construction company. However, only a few years ago, Jason was known for another large construction company called Rino Construction. Aaron and Jason dig into the story, careful not to gloss over any lows. Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first…

Aaron's back to answer your questions. To have your question answered, send it our way — [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their produ…

Bryan Peters is President of AdvanceTrac, an equipment rental and brokerage business based in Texas. In this episode, Aaron and Bryan wander from anywhere from workforce challenges to servicing equipment. Learn more about AdvanceTrac by checking out their website here — https://www.advancetrac.net/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildw…

Aaron is back with another reading from Goodfellow: A Century of Grit, Grace, and Goodwill. This week, the story of Goodfellows' first foray into Hawaii!由BuildWitt

Jamie is the COO of Echelon Front, a leadership consulting business initially founded by former Navy SEALs Leif Babin and Jocko Willink. Jamie discusses her journey with Extreme Ownership within her EF career but, more importantly, at home. To learn more about Echelon Front, check out their website here — https://echelonfront.com/ Questions or feed…

Aaron's back to answer your questions. To have your question answered, send it our way — [email protected]! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site…

Mikel is president of Bowman Legacies and is an author, speaker, and mentor. He leverages his time in the mining industry and other career avenues to help develop leaders and company cultures more effectively. Learn more at https://bowmanlegacies.mykajabi.com/由BuildWitt

Following the popular episodes from the Ames story, Aaron dives into another Dirt World tale with this first reading from the book Goodfellow: A Century of Grit, Grace, and Goodwill. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! The…

Thomas Wilson and Joe Ledford lead TWC Erosion Control, a company dedicated to... erosion control. Working anywhere from Texas to North Carolina, they talk with Aaron about the importance of the often over-looked work.由BuildWitt

The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel is easily one of the most spectacular construction projects I've ever seen, and I detail what it is and how they're building it within this episode. You can learn more at the incredible project website https://femern.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to …

Daron's a pastor, author, speaker, and podcast host. After truly inspiring our attendees at last year's Ariat Dirt World Summit and this year's Dirt World workshop, I had to have him on to explore the messaging he has to offer.由BuildWitt

I answer some common questions received following our recent trip across Europe to visit some of the world's finest construction operations. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and workwear t…

David Burkhart is the CEO of Garney Construction, a national water and wastewater contractor. Aaron and David talk about his progression through the company, Garney's employee ownership program, and the state of US infrastructure. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat…

Aaron highlights a few articles detailing the struggle to permit mines in the US despite our growing hunger for natural resources and plentiful reserves. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear a…

Despite Jarryd's 15 X Games medals and Nitro Circus Live rider status, he's struggled to gain citizenship in America over the past few years due to insane technicalities. We dig into his struggles and work in some skid steer talk, of course. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to ann…

Aaron and Jack discuss their recent month in Europe, from lava barriers to underwater tunnels. This trip had it all—except for AC. Keep an eye out for photos and videos on Aaron's social channels! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is…