
Per Diem Podcast
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Season 4, Ep. 31: Customer Expectations, Leadership Artistry, and Navigating Disagreements
Season 4, Ep. 32: THE INTERLUDE
Season 4, Ep. 30: Breakups, Branding, and the Power of Compounding Growth
Season 4, Ep. 29: Bad Days, Egos, and Finding Mental Clarity
Season 4, Ep. 28: Finding Your Leadership Voice & The Fear It Entails
Season 4, Ep. 27: Failure Equals Success
Season 4, Ep. 26: Understanding Internal Customers and Leadership Accountability
Season 4, Ep. 25: Seizing Life's Moments & Not Growing Weary
Season 4, Ep. 24: Navigating Executive Leadership Hiring and the Test of Patience
Season 4, Ep. 23: Building a Legit Team and Evaluating Your Circle
Season 4, Ep. 22: The Devils Advocate vs. The Optimistic Doer
Season 4, Ep. 21: Raising Growth Capital vs. Growing Organically
Season 4, Ep. 20: Confidence, Competition, and Creating a Culture of Winning
Season 4, Ep. 19: How to Win More Responsibility, Money, and Impact
Season 4, Ep. 18: Delegation, the Selfish Employee, and Career Growth
Season 4, Ep. 17: Cash Flow Highs and Lows
Season 4, Ep. 16: Man of Constant Sorrow
Season 4, Ep. 15: Stop Dreaming, Start Doing
Season 4, Ep. 14: Developing Legit Leaders & Building a Winning Culture - From the Vault
Season 4, Ep. 13: Bankruptcy Rumors, Salesguy Gossip and Embracing Innovation in the Mining Industry
Season 4, Ep. 12: When to Sell the Business & When NOT to…
Season 4, Ep. 11: Faith, Risk, and Lessons in Business with David Harris
Season 4, Ep. 10: Heartbreak & 10% More Effort from the Vault
Season 4, Ep. 9: Cowboy to CEO, Shooting from the Hip Gets You Killed
Season 4, Ep. 8: Where Did All the Good Ole Boys Go?
Season 4, Ep. 7: Leadership is Brisket
Season 4, Episode 6: The Boss is Too Big Time to Get His Hands Dirty
Season 4, Ep 5: Get Used to Winning
Season 4, Ep. 4: Profit, Passion, and the Essence of Entrepreneurship
Season 4, Ep. 3: Fat Lil Girlfriends, Winning the Game and the Power of Micro Wins
Season 4, Ep. 2 - Too Comfortable: The Key to Growth and Overcoming Stagnation
Season 4, Ep. 1 - Building Enterprise Value: Insights on Business Valuation and Team Success
Checking the Boxes: Building Stronger Relationships Through Daily Actions
How to Build a Side Hustle Dirt Business: Don’t Do it, But If You Must..
Keyboard CEO’s, Misleading Advice, and Who Should Start a Business
Two Ways to Become an Expert, Fighting Environmental Fees & Knowing What Good Looks Like
How to Get Promoted: Training Your Replacement and Succession Planning
Survival Mode & Midnight Math: Navigating the Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster
The Truth About Profit Margins: Balancing Stability and Growth in Business
Saying No: The Art of Letting the Elk Walk Away

S3 Ep 52RANT: This Is WHY Your Company Treats You Like a Number
In this episode, Keaton Turner challenges the view of employees as mere numbers, emphasizing accountability and the need to add value in the workplace. He encourages excellence, personal growth, and taking initiative. Keaton introduces the sponsor, Improve software by Aaron Witt, and critiques the blame mindset, recommending "The Empowerment Dynamic." He questions "best employer" lists, urging action over complacency. The discussion includes networking vs. skill-building, employee value, and company expectations. The episode wraps up with insights on long-term employment, recognition, and earning respect.

S3 Ep 51Do You Own The Business or Does the Business Own You? — Long-Term Business Growth and Sustainability
In this episode, Keaton Turner shares insights on defining a business and Tony Robbins' influence on his philosophy. He provides personal updates, celebrates a birthday, and announces a new Director of Maintenance. The discussion covers the importance of business systems, leadership, and balancing business with personal life, focusing on financial freedom versus schedule freedom. Keaton offers strategies for business owners, emphasizing reinvestment, hiring top talent, and avoiding excessive profit-taking. The episode concludes with tips on building a self-sustaining business and achieving long-term financial peace.

S3 Ep 50Stop Complaining and Start Owning: Building Mental Toughness and Responsibility
In this episode, Keaton Turner kicks off with a rant and a shoutout, quickly moving into the ineffectiveness of complaining. He emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of personal problems and critiques the prevalent culture of complaining. Keaton discusses how building mental toughness involves understanding that nobody cares about your complaints. He introduces the philosophy of extreme ownership, encouraging listeners to accept responsibility for their choices and actions. The episode focuses on the shift from a mindset of blame to one of accountability, urging listeners to embrace personal responsibility for their growth and success.

S3 Ep 49Embracing the Suck: Navigating Challenges and Growth in Your Twenties
In this episode, Keaton Turner begins with an apology for a missed and late episode, citing a busy schedule and updates to the podcast hotline. He engages with listener voicemails, addressing Nate's question before sharing personal updates on coaching kids' baseball. Keaton postpones a planned episode on conflict resolution to focus on embracing tough times in your twenties. Through personal anecdotes, he highlights the importance of early career struggles and offers practical advice for navigating them. Keaton reflects on his hardest year in business, emphasizing learning from others' struggles and preparing for challenging periods. He concludes with the significance of tackling big problems, encouraging listener engagement via the Per Diem hotline.

S3 Ep 48Working Hard or Hardly Working: Balancing Authenticity, Recognition, and Workplace Dynamics
In this episode, DK and Keaton Turner kick off with a discussion on motives and the significance of caring about a boss's perception. They delve into past experiences and the role of authenticity in the workplace. The conversation moves to the balance between criticizing and helping coworkers, highlighting the importance of internal friction. Keaton discusses the pitfalls of overcompensating for recognition and the long-term effects of self-promotion. Observations on LinkedIn behavior lead to an exploration of true leadership qualities and the owner's perspective on employee cynicism. The episode concludes with a reflection on the importance of empowering others, recognizing true contributions, and the role of empathy and support in achieving mutual success.

S3 Ep 47What Do You Cost: Generate Revenue or Reduce Cost and Build an Owner's Mindset
In this episode, Keaton Turner shares his daily routine, focusing on the importance of different job mindsets and the contrast between professional and worksite attire. He explores career advancement through cost-saving measures, preventing equipment damage, and enhancing employee efficiency. Keaton addresses misconceptions about employee costs and the benefits of gamifying work. He highlights motivational meetings, building a reputation for efficiency, and changing coworkers' mindsets. The episode concludes with tips for handling unmotivated team members and improving performance, along with a sponsor message from QuickBooks.

S3 Ep 46Second Chances: Reflections on Tiger Woods, Loyalty, and Personal Redemption
In this episode, Keaton Turner reflects on the Tiger Woods incident and sponsor reactions, focusing on second chances. He discusses Monster Energy's loyalty and marketing strategies following Tiger's announcement. Drawing from his own experiences, Keaton shares a story about a troubled employee, Albert, highlighting the balance between cutting ties and offering chances. He emphasizes action for personal change, accepting blame, and the path to redemption. Keaton expresses belief in Tiger Woods' comeback and offers encouragement to those at rock bottom.

S3 Ep 45Listener Q&A Part 3: Insights from Naples and Firing People Who Don’t Fit
In this episode, Keaton Turner returns with a recap of recent events, including a trip to Naples for the Pit and Quarry event. He highlights the importance of networking and shares a memorable experience at Bicyclette Cookshop. A meeting with a former McDonald's president leads to today's main topic, sparked by a listener's question on new hires. Keaton discusses core values, hiring practices, and the challenge of raising the bar within the organization. He explores leadership evolution, personal and professional growth, and hints at a possible future pause for the podcast.
S3 Ep 44Listener Q&A Part 2: Lessons, Reflections, and Living Without Regrets
In this episode, Keaton Turner starts with listener appreciation and feedback before sharing his journey of quitting nicotine. He answers Instagram questions and shares a funny interruption from an American Express call. Keaton discusses his favorite car, plans for Puerto Rico, and his parenting philosophy. He shares thoughts on Volvo equipment and reflects on missing fieldwork in his current role. An intermission features an excavator story. Keaton shares lessons on living without regrets and life's unpredictability, ending with an inspiring Anthony Bourdain quote and a tease for future episodes.
S3 Ep 43Listener Q&A Part 1: A Dive into Projects, Plans and Challenges
In this episode, Keaton Turner welcomes listeners back with some friendly banter and updates on Carl's recent move. He shares insights about the current weather in Indiana and family activities, followed by a discussion on an Instagram poll and listener questions. Keaton delves into the challenges faced with an Ohio project and provides details on a frac sand project. He shares future goals and aspirations, discusses networking strategies, and imagines a dream golf foursome. Thoughts on flying lessons and a question about gear hauling from Delbert are also covered. Keaton outlines future plans in West Texas and considers setting up a dinner with listeners, wrapping up with closing thoughts and teasers for upcoming episodes.