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

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.Copyright (c) 2014 AEM.org. All rights reserved. 政治・政府 経済学
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  • Building a Business With Honesty and Transparency Featuring Dervin Witmer

    Building a Business With Honesty and Transparency Featuring Dervin Witmer
    2025/06/16
    Running a specialized construction business, particularly in sectors like excavation and septic services, is fraught with unique hurdles. Many dedicated owners find themselves struggling to cut through the competitive noise, establish a truly memorable brand, or skillfully navigate the complex interplay of business growth, intense competition, and sound financial strategy. It's easy to feel like just another undifferentiated truck on the road. But what if there was a way to transform these common industry challenges into distinct, powerful advantages? Today, Taylor is joined by Dervin Witmer, the visionary behind Dig-it Excavating and Pump That Septic. Dervin candidly reveals how a combination of strategic, memorable branding, a savvy and modern approach to digital marketing, and a series of bold, calculated business moves allowed him to significantly stand out from the crowd, command premium pricing, and ultimately build a highly reputable and consistently thriving company. 🎯 KEY EPISODE INSIGHTS: 🚀 ELEVATION STRATEGY [15:40]:"That really sells people on our brand. So, that kind of helps eliminate the bottom-feeder type people... 'Oh, you’re two thousand dollars more than the other guy.' Fine. Hire him. I do not care. I’m not looking to work for you."Dervin explains how investing in brand and transparency allows them to attract quality clients and confidently avoid price wars, a key desire for many business owners looking to build a premium service. 🛠️ FOUNDATIONAL ADVICE [18:35]:"So, I say to the guy getting into it, take everything you can get when you start, but do a very good job. Be consistent. Don’t cut corners... Just make yourself known as the quality guy or the responsive guy, the guy that answers his phone."Dervin offers straightforward, actionable advice for anyone starting or looking to build a reputation in the construction trades. 🚨 REALITY CHECK [32:38]:"Man, if you don’t like high overhead and if you don’t like debt, don’t get into it."Dervin lays bare the financial realities of running a capital-intensive construction business and why a stomach for significant financial commitment is non-negotiable if you want to grow and sustain CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro: CONEXPO-CON/AGG & Guest Dervin Witmer 1:39 - Building the "Dig-it" & "Pump That Septic" Brands 2:50 - Dervin's Entrepreneurial Journey to Excavation 5:54 - Integrating Family into the Business 09:52 - Crafting a Professional Image in Septic Services 12:45 - Strategies for Standing Out & Attracting Quality Clients 14:50 - The Viability of Starting a Septic Business 17:26 - Niche Specialization vs. Diversification 20:43 - Future Growth 23:22 - Equipment Insights: Excavators & Technology 24:15 - Navigating Seasonal Work & Competition 28:13 - The Realities of Specialized Operations 32:38 - Financial Realities 36:03 - The Parts vs. Payments Dilemma in Equipment Ownership 37:30 - Looking Ahead to CONEXPO 2026 🔗 CONNECT WITH DERVIN WITMER / DIG-IT EXCAVATING & PUMP THAT SEPTIC: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DigItExcavating Website: Dig-itexcavating.com Facebook: facebook.com/Dig.It.Excavating Website: pumpthatseptic.com Instagram: @digitexcavating Thank you to our good friends over at John Deere Power Systems for sponsoring this podcast: https://www.deere.ca/en/engines-and-drivetrain/ CONEXPO-CON/AGG Newsletter: https://www.CONEXPOconagg.com/industry-news#sign-up #Excavation #SepticServices #Branding
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    38 分
  • Buy Back Your Time For Business Growth with Trent Harris

    Buy Back Your Time For Business Growth with Trent Harris
    2025/06/02
    Feeling the pressure of wearing all the hats in your growing business? It’s a common battle, but what if the key to unlocking serious growth was learning to let go and trust others? This episode is for you. Learn how Trent Harris, owner of Blue Collar Contractors Oklahoma Earthwork and Demolition, transformed his business by embracing delegation and strategic risk when he reveals his journey from a solo operator to leading a growing team. You'll discover how he navigates the complexities of scaling, managing multiple ventures, and the mindset required to push through challenges. 🎯 BIGGEST TAKEAWAY [22:57]:"My biggest fear is to be saying the same stuff today in five years from now…Let's do our research and make the best, most educated decision we can and then dive in. Let's go."This raw honesty about combating stagnation is a powerful reminder for anyone hesitant to make bold moves. OTHER KEY TAKEAWAYS: 💡 FRAMEWORK REVEAL [07:54]:The Delegation Shift during Rain Delays:• Rain forces multiple job scheduling.• This necessitates trusting the team.• Owner focuses on lining up future work, not just current execution."I think God's kind of forcing my hand a little bit and being like, 'Hey, delegate, let them handle it, you know, trust them and do what you're supposed to do.'"Watch this part to see how uncontrollable factors can actually become catalysts for better business practices and increased production through delegation. 🔑 BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT [15:21]:Tired of being the bottleneck in your own company, trying to do everything yourself?"I was king of kicking someone out of a machine nicely, but like, 'Hey man, let me, let me hop in there real quick.' And then it ended up with me paying someone to watch me do all the work for a lot longer than I'm going to say out loud."Trent reveals his painful but necessary transition to true delegation and the freedom it's starting to unlock. 📈 SUCCESS BLUEPRINT [43:37]:From a push mower to a fleet of heavy equipment and multiple business ventures:"I want to do this until one of my guys gets paid by whoever takes this over to throw dirt on top of me when I'm gone. I mean, that's, I want to get it as big as I can, and I, I would love to see it continue after."Trent breaks down his long-term vision and the relentless drive to build a lasting legacy. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - CONEXPO 2026 Preview 00:50 - Introducing Trent Harris 02:40 - Building a Dirt Business While Balancing Family and Firefighting 04:46 - Growth Through Risk, Learning, and Networking 08:33 - Delegating Work and Trusting the Team 11:47 - Overcoming Micromanagement and Shifting to Leadership 16:02 - Building Systems, Teams, and Communication for Scale 21:15 - Managing Overhead, Profitability, and Equipment Strategy 29:43 - Balancing Commercial vs. Residential Projects for Cash Flow 34:00 - Investing in GPS Technology to Increase Efficiency 43:11 - Long-Term Vision: Passive Income, Legacy, and Work-Life Balance 48:10 - CONEXPO Community, Networking, and Future Panel Ideas 🔗 CONNECT WITH TRENT HARRIS / BLUE COLLAR CONTRACTORS: TikTok: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trent-harris-542a6b282/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trent-harris-542a6b282/ Thank you to our good friends over at John Deere Power Systems for sponsoring this podcast: https://www.deere.ca/en/engines-and-drivetrain/\ CONEXPO-CON/AGG Newsletter: https://www.CONEXPOconagg.com/industry-news#sign-up #BlueCollarContractors #ScalingBusiness #WorkEthic
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    54 分
  • From Union Operator to Business Owner: Overcoming Fear & Past Failures with Zach Taylor

    From Union Operator to Business Owner: Overcoming Fear & Past Failures with Zach Taylor
    2025/05/19
    Many equipment operators dream of starting their own excavation business, but often face big hurdles, like financial risk, the fear of past failures, and the heavy responsibility of safety on every job. Zach Taylor, a union operator who’s also building his own company, Melania Corporation, is tackling these challenges directly, driven by tough lessons from previous ventures and a powerful desire to prevent senseless tragedies in the trenches. Today, Zach shares the nitty gritty of balancing a union job with his growing side business, the candid reasons behind his push for #TrenchSafetyTuesday, and the mindset it takes to get back up after a setback. He gets into the importance of knowing your worth, the hard calls on what jobs to take, and the crucial need for real talk about the dangers that still exist in our industry, particularly in excavation. Download the FREE Step-by-Step Guide to Recruiting & Retaining the Best Workers: https://www.CONEXPOconagg.com/recruit 🎯 BIGGEST TAKEAWAY [0:29:17]: "You see this guy down there, like, looking up, holding the shovel, smiling. And they said five minutes later he was dead. And it just really pissed me off."Zach's raw emotion here highlights the preventable tragedies that fuel his commitment to trench safety. KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS: ✨ ENTREPRENEURIAL FIRE IGNITED [0:1:25]:"I was at a Trimble Dimensions in the fall and Dane from DC Excavation told me, and not so many colorful words that I should just go do it. So here we are."Sometimes it takes that outside push. Zach talks about that moment of deciding to go for it, moving past the fear and taking control of his future. 🔑 LESSON LEARNED THE HARD WAY [0:13:57]:"I was less calculated and more excited to move up to that next job...than really taking a step back and looking at it as a business owner and saying, ‘This is where we're at and this is the lane that we need to stay in.’"Zach shares how past excitement almost led to overextension, emphasizing the critical need to understand your company's real capacity and value. ⚠️ THE UNVARNISHED TRUTH ON RISK [0:29:35]:"How many times is this going to happen before, like, we do something about it? ...if you stop killing the ones you have, first of all, that's a good place to start, right?"A direct hit on the industry's all too common blind spots with trench safety. Ignoring these dangers isn't just negligent; it's costing lives. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Building a Side Hustle in Excavation 02:16 - From Childhood Obsession to Career 03:35 - Challenges of Urban Excavation 05:02 - Balancing Work, Family, and Growth 07:40 - Overcoming Fear and Taking the Leap 11:50 - Hard Lessons from Early Business Mistakes 14:14 - Smarter Risk Management for Contractors 17:26 - When Business Partnerships Fall Apart 21:39 - Fatherhood and Flexible Scheduling 25:15 - Naming the Company After His Daughter 28:43 - Starting Trench Safety Tuesday 31:30 - Using Social Media to Drive Safety Awareness 36:08 - Innovations in Trench Safety Tech 38:34 - A Vision for National Safety Training 🔗 CONNECT WITH ZACH TAYLOR:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_taylorthings/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-taylor-55391533/ Thank you to our good friends over at John Deere Power Systems for sponsoring this podcast: https://www.deere.ca/en/engines-and-drivetrain/ #TrenchSafetyTuesday #OperatorLife #SafetyFirst
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    40 分

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