Dirt Talk by BuildWitt
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Ep 398Adam Sadilek w/ AIM Intelligent Machines – DT 398
Adam is the Founder of AIM Intelligent Machines, a US-based company that automates ground-engaging machines, such as dozers and excavators, using AI and machine learning. Now a few years into business, they’re scaling across construction and mining operations worldwide. Learn more about AIM at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aim-intelligent-machines/ Follow Adam on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsadilek/ Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 3972025 Ariat Dirt World Summit Lessons Learned (BuildWitt Update #30) — DT 397
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned after the close of the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 396Dirt Talk Q&A — DT 396
Aaron's back to answer your questions. Send us your questions — [email protected]! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 395A Pickle, Trash, and Dirt World is a GO (BuildWitt Update #29) — DT 395
Aaron talks about a recent tough pickle he had to tackle, his Vlog trip to visit Casella and their waste management operations, and the latest surrounding Dirt World. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 394Brian Anderson w/ Bear Construction — DT 394
Brian Anderson is President of Bear Construction, a site work company based in Middle Tennessee. Started in 2019 by driving to water service projects in a Kia, Brian’s shared much of his business journey online for others to see and learn from. Learn more about Bear Construction at: https://tnbearllc.com/ Follow Brian Anderson on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-anderson-08415560/ Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 393Bring Back the Trades, AI, and 1,300+ Attendees (BuildWitt Update #28) — DT 393
Aaron recaps his recent speaking engagement at the annual Bring Back the Trades event, some quick thoughts on AI tools, and what it means to have had 1,300+ attendees at the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 392Dick Zhang w/ Bluelight (Autonomous) Machines — DT 392
Dick’s CEO of Bluelight Machines, an autonomous civil construction machine startup that’s already working with leading civil companies nationwide to automate rollers and articulated trucks. He’s using many lessons learned from building a previous technology company serving the civil construction and mining industries to help contractors build better than ever. Learn more about Bluelight Machines at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluelight-machines/ Follow Dick Zhang on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhangr/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 391Dale Carnegie and Learning Cultures (BuildWitt Update #27) — DT 391
Aaron recaps his attendance at a recent Dale Carnegie conference and gives some thoughts on learning culture. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]!To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 390Paul Jones w/ Solomon Builders – DT 390
Paul is President of Solomon Builders, a Nashville-based general contractor who’s performed notable work like the Ramsey Solutions HQ and the Nashville Zoo. After a tragic event in 2020 put the company's future in question, they’ve been on a journey to define who they are and double down on it. Learn more about Solomon Builders: https://www.solomonbuilders.com/ Follow Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-jones-378a6a46/ Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 389Bulldozer Art, New Hires, and Seating Charts (BuildWitt Update #26) — DT 389
Aaron recaps the latest at BuildWitt. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 388Joe Pehanick w/ East Bay Tire – DT 388
Joe is CEO of East Bay Tire, a California-based tire distributor and service provider, serving anyone from trucking companies to ports to quarries. With thousands of customers and applications, Joe is taking the company in a more service and data-driven direction, aiming to educate customers and provide greater value than the traditional tire model. And while not sexy, the whole world moves on tires! Follow Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joepehanick/ Learn more about East Bay Tire: https://eastbaytire.com/ Listen to the Around the Bead Podcast: https://www.aroundthebead.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 3872026 Planning — NO Churn and WOW (BuildWitt Update #25) — DT 387
Aaron gives a look ahead to 2026 and discusses churn. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 386Jared Kuepfer w/ ARRO Crushing – DT 386
Jared Kuepfer started a crushing business in Ontario, Canada, in 2019 after spotting an opportunity in the market, and has been full-send since. He has learned through trial and error and has shared the lessons he's learned along the way online. Learn more about ARRO Crushing at: https://www.arrocrushing.ca/ Follow Jared on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredarrocrushing/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 385Hiring Developers and Predictability (BuildWitt Update #24) — DT 385
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]!To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 384Alex Kraft w/ Heave – DT 384
After a long career in equipment sales and dealer leadership, Alex Kraft thought there may be a better way to buy and sell machines. After realizing the bigger need was servicing equipment, he pivoted Heave to become a marketplace connecting independent technicians with contractors needing service. It’s NEAT. Learn more about Heave at: https://www.heaveapp.com/ Follow Alex on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-kraft-531408146/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 383Letting People Go (BuildWitt Update #23) — DT 383
Aaron opens up about the latest changes at BuildWitt, including the tough decision to let several team members go. He talks candidly about what led to this moment, the lessons learned from past financial challenges, and how the company is shifting from investor-backed growth to true profitability. It’s a raw look at what it takes to stay focused, stay honest, and keep building for the next generation of the Dirt World. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 382Peter Banks w/ National Demolition Association — DT 382
While Peter Banks has spent his entire career in the demolition industry, working anywhere from Boston to Detroit, he’s now working on his biggest project yet—elevating the industry. Thanks to the National Demolition Association (NDA), the industry has common safety standards, training, and new legitimate certifications. Learn more by visiting the NDA website: https://www.demolitionassociation.com/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 381“Everyone Thinks We’re Killing It” and Jet-Setting (BuildWitt Update #22) — DT 381
This week, Aaron gets real about what’s really going on behind the scenes at BuildWitt. From leadership challenges to financial pressure and constant travel, he opens up about the hard parts of running a business—while explaining why the struggle is actually a sign of growth. He also clears the air on his globe-trotting lifestyle and how it fuels the mission to better serve the Dirt World. It’s an honest look at what “killing it” really means. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 380Brek Goin w/ Hammr – DT 380
Brek is the CEO of Hammr, a construction payroll, HR, and ops platform built specifically for contractors. After spending his childhood growing up around a residential construction business, he moved to San Francisco on a whim to better serve contractors like his parents. After a few years of listening to the industry, he’s honed in on payroll as a huge pain point. Follow Brek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brekgoin/ Learn more about Hammr: https://www.hammr.com/ The Bred to Build Podcast: https://www.hammr.com/bred-to-build-construction-podcast Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 379Australian Adventure Week Two and Dirt World 2026 (BuildWitt Update #21) – DT 379
Aaron recaps more of his trip to Australia and gives the skinny on the Dirt World Summit 2026. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 378Marcus Sheridan w/ Question First – DT 378
Marcus started a pool company in the early 2000s, where he learned the ropes of business, leadership, marketing, and communication. He’s used this foundation to have stakes in seven businesses, speak internationally, and become a bestselling author. We’ve leveraged his teachings for years; they’re the best we’ve experienced! Learn more about his communication training: https://questionfirstgroup.com/ Follow Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcussheridan/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com!Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 377Australian Adventure Week One and Mental Health (BuildWitt Update #20) – DT 377
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 376Vadim Kovalev w/ Wood World – DT 376
Vadim is the Founder of Koval Digital, an agency specializing in the wood products industry. As an engineer in sawmills worldwide, he saw the need for storytelling to drive the future of this vital industry. Follow Vadim on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kovalevvadim Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 375Australian Adventure and Activities (BuildWitt Update #19) - DT 375
Aaron recaps his recent trip down under. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 374Tyler Serbus w/ Demo Plus – DT 374
Tyler Serbus is President and Owner of Demo Plus, a Nashville-based demolition and site work company. Since acquiring the company in 2023, he’s aggressively implemented new tools, processes, and ways to support his team to build better than ever. Learn more about Demo Plus at: https://demoplusgroup.com/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 373Power Users, Booked Meetings, and Staying Scrappy (BuildWitt Update #18) – DT 373
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 372Alan Guy w/ Anvil Builders – DT 372
Alan Guy is President and Co-Founder of Anvil Builders, a leading civil construction firm based in California’s Bay Area. While they’ve performed many complex projects, from international airport work to water treatment plants, their highest profile work is fire cleanup. We all know California’s had an enormous wildfire issue over the past decade, and Anvil’s been the second responder to nearly all of them. Learn more about Anvil at https://anvilbuilders.com/ Follow Alan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-guy/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 371Tunneling, Agendas, and Code (BuildWitt Update #17) – DT 371
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 370Dirt World Chit Chat w/ Randy Blount – DT 370
Randy spent most of his professional life growing Blount Contracting, which he sold to WW Clyde in 2020. Shortly after the sale, he began helping BuildWitt part-time, and one, two, six, he’s now the CEO of our company. Follow Randy on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-blount-04a895a/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 369Data Centers, Ariat, and Momentum (BuildWitt Update #16)– DT 369
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 368Dan Garcia w/ CW Matthews – DT 368
Dan Garcia is the CEO of CW Matthews, a large public works transportation contractor performing work across the Southeast. They are embarking on their biggest job ever, at over one billion dollars, and have industry-leading leadership programs, high school recruiting, and culture. Learn more about CW Matthews at https://cwmatthews.com/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 367The Dog Versus the Hydrant (BuildWitt Update #15) - DT 367
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 366Nate Simpson w/ Landmark Excavating – DT 366
Nate started Landmark Excavating in his early 20s with nothing more than will and a creative spirit. Nowadays, they have hundreds of team members spread across Utah and the surrounding area, doing anything from large-scale site work to concrete. Learn more about Landmark at https://www.landmarkexc.com/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 365Indonesia Part II, Hiring Tests, and Dubbing (BuildWitt Update #14) – DT 365
Aaron recaps more of his Indonesia trip and the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 364Developing the Next Generation of Technicians w/ Grif Reome of Komatsu – DT 364
Grif Reome is the Director of Technical Workforce Development of Komatsu North America. After starting on the tools at his family’s construction company, he’s risen through the technician ranks to lead efforts to recruit and train the next generation of technicians. Learn more at https://www.komatsu.com/en-us Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 363Indonesia, Sales, and Parity (BuildWitt Update #13) – DT 363
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week and his trip to Indonesia. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 362Construction Leadership w/ Wally Adamchik of Firestarter – DT 362
Wally Adamchick is a well-known speaker and leadership trainer at his Firestarter Consulting company, where he's worked with many of the civil construction industry's top brands. To learn more about Wally's work, check out his website here: https://www.firestarterspeaking.com/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 361Another Base Hit (BuildWitt Update #12)– DT 361
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 360Paving Louisville w/ Hunter Strickler of Louisville Paving – DT 360
Hunter Strickler is President of LPX Group, which includes well-established heavy construction brands like Louisville Paving Company. After 75 years of business, Hunter talks about his journey in taking over the reins and leading the business into the next generation. To learn more about LPX, visit their website here: https://loupaving.com/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 359SIMPLE, Feedback, and Migration (BuildWitt Update #11) – DT 359
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 358Construction Brand Magic w/ Caitlyn Cook of Emery Sapp & Sons – DT 358
Caitlyn Cook is the VP of Marketing at ESS Companies, a brilliant 100% employee-owned civil construction company with operations from Missouri to Arizona. As Caitlyn helped architect the company’s well-known brand, she has plenty of smart things to say. Learn more about ESS Companies at https://emerysapp.com/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 357Articulated Trucks, Fox, and 401Ks (BuildWitt Update #10) – DT 357
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 356Dirt World Winners w/ Eric Sellman – DT 356
Eric Sellman is a seasoned civil construction industry leader with extensive experience in large-scale highway, renewable energy, and site development work. Today, he’s the COO of Brent Scarbrough, a legendary site development contractor in the Southeast. To learn more, check out their website here: https://brent.us/ — Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! — Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 355Dave Ramsey, Servers, and Offers (BuildWitt Update #9) – DT 355
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 354Dozing Through California’s Central Valley w/ Josh McCahill – DT 354
Josh owns McCahill Enterprises, with ag development and heavy haul companies working throughout California’s Central Valley. If you enjoy almonds, oranges, or grapes, you have people like Josh to thank. You can follow his adventures on Instagram @ mccahilldozing Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 353YouTube, Cash, and the Content Roadmap (BuildWitt Update #8) – DT 353
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 352Building a Business You Love w/ Dave Ramsey – DT 352
Dave Ramsey is a well-known American personal finance expert, author, radio show host, and businessman best known for his practical, faith-based approach to money management. His latest book, Build a Business You Love, covers the five stages of business. Find TONS of resources at the EntreLeadership website here: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/business/entreleadership Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 351SoCal, Credit Cards, and a New VP of Product (BuildWitt Update #7) – DT 351
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 350From Near-Business Death to Prospering w/ Ryan Schmitt – DT 350
Ryan Schmitt is CEO of Petticoat-Schmitt, a people-first site and utility based in Jacksonville, Florida. After a few jobs nearly took the company under in 2018. Ryan and his team set out on a journey to reimagine the way construction happens. Learn more by visiting their website and following Ryan on LinkedIn! https://www.petticoatschmitt.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-schmitt-14866587/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 349Helicopters, Switcheroos, and Team Updates (BuildWitt Update #6) - DT 349
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices