Dirt Talk by BuildWitt

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Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 60min

Small Family Business to National Brand w/ Brian and Tony Dietz – DT 332

Brian and Tony run Bob Dietz and Sons Inc., a site contracting company in New Paltz, New York. They discuss the lessons they’ve learned while transforming the company from a traditional family construction company to a growing operation tackling bigger work than ever.You can follow them online at @bob_dietz_and_sons_inc on Instagram and learn more on their website at https://www.bobdietzandsonsinc.com/Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!Stay Dirty!We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor!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
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Apr 21, 2025 • 28min

Monday Q&A – DT 331

Aaron's back to answer your questions. Send us your questions — dirttalk@buildwitt.com!Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!Stay Dirty!We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor!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
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Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 21min

From Trucking to Paving to Shoring w/ Michael Baer – DT 330

Michael Baer leads TRENCH-ADE, an Arizona and Texas trench shoring rental company. He originally started in the Dirt World with a trucking business, leading to a hugely successful stint in paving. Now, he’s applying all his lessons learned to an entirely new kind of business. Learn more about TRENCH-ADE at https://trench-ade.com/Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!Stay Dirty!We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor!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
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Apr 14, 2025 • 33min

How Disaster Cleanup Works – DT 329

Aaron explores how disaster cleanup works based on two recent experiences. The first was with Branch Civil cleaning up Northern Carolina after Hurricane Helene. And the second was Anvil Builders cleaning up following the Southern California fires. It’s vital but very misunderstood work.Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!Stay Dirty!We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor!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
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Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 58min

From Small Town MS to Building the Southeast w/ Aaron Gregory – DT 328

Aaron Gregory is President of Gregory Construction, a site development contractor based in Mississippi, but working in eight states across the Southeast and beyond. After growing up around his father’s local site work business, he started in business himself before he could legally drink.Learn more about Gregory Construction at https://gregoryconstruction.com/Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!Stay Dirty!We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor!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
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Apr 7, 2025 • 28min

Monday Q&A – DT 327

Aaron's back to answer your questions. Send us your questions — dirttalk@buildwitt.com!Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!Stay Dirty!We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor!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
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Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 15min

The Veit Contracting Story w/ Kelly and Vaughn Veit – DT 326

In all my travels, one company comes up in conversation more than any other — Veit Contracting. And for good reason. Their history, combined with an incredible array of services from waste to foundations, makes for a spectacular story. And to capture some of the story from the past and where Veit's headed, I was lucky enough to sit down with Kelly and Vaughn at Veit's Minnesota HQ! Learn more about Veit at their website here: https://veitusa.com/Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!Stay Dirty!We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor!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
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Mar 31, 2025 • 48min

Japan Trip Update – DT 325

Aaron, Jack, and TJ recap their recent trip to Japan to visit Hitachi factories and customers. Kon'nichiwa!Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!Stay Dirty!We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor!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
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Mar 27, 2025 • 2h 5min

Destigmatizing Mental Health in Construction W/ Rich Jones – DT 324

Rich is a behavioral therapist, Co-founder of YouTurn health and leader at Buildwell health. As a former addict Rich gives a unique perspective on the subject of mental health in the work force. His practical approach helps numerous companies and individuals in construction  get the help they need. To learn more visit https://www.buildwellhealth.com/Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!Stay Dirty!We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor!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
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Mar 24, 2025 • 30min

Monday Q&A – DT 323

Aaron's back to answer your questions. Send us your questions — dirttalk@buildwitt.com!Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!Stay Dirty!We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor!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

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