

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt
BuildWitt
Welcome to the Dirt World's top podcast (self-proclaimed). Every week, host Aaron Witt, founder of BuildWitt, interviews construction and mining industry leaders in long form and shares updates on what's happening inside of BuildWitt.
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Aug 15, 2024 • 1h 11min
Dirt World Venture Capital w/Adam Bridgman — DT 262
Aaron is joined by Adam, Co-Founder and Partner at Ironspring Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on innovation across the industrial supply chain, including construction. Investors like Adam will play a key role in shaping the industry's future.Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.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 workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products.Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 2024 • 31min
Monday Episode: Question and Answer – DT 261
Aaron answers some questions from Instagram. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions or has asked questions on any platform, keep ‘em coming!Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.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 workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products.Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 2024 • 1h 29min
Functional Diet and Fitness w/ Will Grumke – DT 260
From the sales floor of Supplement Superstore to an executive at 1st Phorm International, Will has seen all sides of the diet, exercise, and supplement world. If you're looking to become healthier, this episode is for you.Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.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 workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products.Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 5, 2024 • 1h 1min
The Latest at BuildWitt w/Jason Richmond – DT 259
Jason Richmond (COO of BuildWitt) is back to chat about BuildWitt's events, the most recent being a Dirt World workshop at Knife River's training center. Jason and Aaron also dig in on what's in store for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 5min
Optimizing Equipment Fleet Performance w/ Zach Laberge – DT 258
Zach Laberge is the founder of Frenter, a business helping construction companies better track their fleet performance and identify issues before they're catastrophic. Oh... And he's still a teenager.Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.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 workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products.Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 2024 • 24min
Monday Book Report: Ames Construction – DT 257
This is the last episode that Aaron will be reading from Persistence Creates Opportunity A book highlighting the history of Ames Construction. In this episode, Aaron reads about one of the biggest projects for Ames, the Denver International Airport.Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.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 workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products.Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 58min
Training for Big Machine Operators – DT 256
Scott Lidster Operator Training Specialist self employed at Australian Earth Training has seen more of the Mining industry than most. Starting in construction and moving to mining in Australia, Scotts career has taken him to some pretty Interesting places. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.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 workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products.Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 2024 • 44min
Monday Book Report: Ames Construction – DT 255
Penultimate episode that Aaron will be reading from Persistence Creates Opportunity A book highlighting the history of Ames Construction. In this episode, Aaron reads about Ames expansion into different regions of the United States. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.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 workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products.Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 2024 • 1h 18min
Operating an excavating business as Husband and Wife – DT 254
Dan Moon and Jenna Moon Co-Owners/Operators of Total Excavating talk about what it’s like to own a business while running a household together. Dan has been on the job site most of his life (specifically for total excavation) and Jenna comes from a background in non-profit work, together they make quite the duo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 2024 • 28min
BuildWitt Investment Lessons – DT 253
Aaron discusses the lessons he learned from BuildWitt's latest investment round. And these lessons apply to business and life, not just investment!Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.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 workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products.Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


