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What pivotal moment—and painful lesson—transformed Michael Botts into a truly legitimate business owner and leader?
In this latest episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ryan Deemer explores Michael Botts' journey of building Botts Grading in North Carolina. From his early days in hotshot trucking to the pivotal challenge of firing his first employee and the profound self-reflection that followed, Michael shares how he built a strong and resilient business. Filled with practical advice and real-world examples, this episode is designed to help you strengthen your business foundation and grow with purpose.
Key Insights:
✅ From Hotshot to Heavy Equipment: Discover how Michael used hotshot trucking to acquire the necessary equipment to launch Botts Grading, demonstrating resourcefulness in the early stages of business.
✅ The Tough Lesson of First Hires: Michael shares his candid experience of firing his first employee just two months in, highlighting how this difficult decision became a catalyst for him to legitimately learn about running a business and setting clear expectations for others.
✅ Strategic Naming for Brand Identity: Learn why Michael intentionally chose "Botts Grading" over a broader name like "land management," focusing on establishing a clear brand identity and expertise in dirt work.
✅ Transparent and Detailed Estimates: Michael explains his disciplined approach to estimating, breaking down costs and providing itemized estimates to residential and commercial clients for transparency and to avoid common financial pitfalls.
✅ Faith and Business Parallels: Gain a unique perspective on how Michael connects his faith to his business, highlighting the importance of commitment, going "all in," and the belief that growth requires continuous effort, similar to spiritual growth.
Why This Episode Matters:
This episode is essential for excavation and land service business owners who are striving to build a profitable and sustainable company. Whether you're navigating challenges with hiring, refining your branding, or looking to improve your sales process, the practical insights shared by Michael Botts will equip you with the tools you need to succeed.
🔗 Connect with Success:
👉 Visit Michael Botts’ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/michael.botts.3
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Join us next week as we bring you more insights from professionals shaping the excavation industry!
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Ever felt like rapid growth might be dragging your business under instead of lifting it up?
In this insightful episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ryan Deemer dives deep with Brandon Dimmer of Dimmer’s Precision Grading, who went from wrenching on transmissions to managing a 20+ person excavation crew.
Brandon unpacks the hard-won lessons from expanding too quickly and offers grounded wisdom on sustainable growth, leadership, and mental clarity in the excavation world.
Key Insights:
✅ Scaling with Purpose: Brandon reveals how explosive growth led to hiring missteps and why scaling deeper—not wider—can lead to long-term success.
✅ Grit Over Glamour: Learn how Brandon pushed through cash flow crises and quality control challenges by leaning into grit, not gimmicks.
✅ Building a Culture That Lasts: Discover the toll of hiring the wrong people and how culture shifts when original team bonds are stretched.
✅ Redefining Leadership: Understand why not every great operator should be a foreman, and how misplacing talent can hurt morale and quality.
Why This Episode Matters:
This episode is essential for contractors, excavation pros, and land management business owners who are navigating the highs and lows of growth. Brandon's candor about mental burnout, leadership missteps, and the emotional cost of building a business is both a cautionary tale and an inspiring guide.
🔗 Connect with Success:
👉 Visit Dimmer's Precision Grading on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DPG2018
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Ever wondered what it’s like to run heavy equipment with your spouse every day — and still enjoy dinner together?
In this latest episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, host Ryan Deemer dives into a compelling conversation with Jeremy and Kellie Haggerty, the husband-and-wife duo behind Haggerty Dozing & Excavating in rural Cuba, Illinois. From sharing equipment to swapping duties mid-job, they’ve built a successful excavation business while raising a family — and doing it all without letting the job come home.
Filled with practical advice and real-world experience, this episode is packed with lessons for any contractor or operator looking to scale with intention.
Key Insights:
✅ Operate Together, Succeed Together: Jeremy and Kellie both operate equipment and manage the business, proving that a married couple can thrive professionally and personally — without losing their cool.
✅ Buy Smart, Scale Smart: Hear how Jeremy started with fixer-upper equipment, flipped machines, and eventually invested in brand-new gear — learning hard lessons along the way.
✅ Let the Work Speak: Without relying on ads or even a website, they’ve grown their customer base through finish quality and word-of-mouth — keeping a steady two-month backlog.
✅ Kids, Cabins & Career Balance: Learn how this family stays grounded in a small town, why their daughter’s been in a skid steer since age three, and how they still make time for Gulf Shores vacations.
🔥 Why This Episode Matters:
This episode is essential for excavation and land management professionals who value quality craftsmanship and are striving to build a strong business without sacrificing personal relationships.
Whether you’re a solo operator, part of a family business, or considering growing your team, Jeremy and Kellie offer hard-earned wisdom and a refreshing outlook on work-life integration.
🔗 Connect with Success:
👉 Visit Haggerty Dozing & Excavating’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/haggertydozingandexcavating
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How do you onboard six employees at once—without losing control of your business?
In Part 2 of this powerful Skid Steer Nation Podcast episode, Ryan Deemer reconnects with Cody Kubinak of Carolina EarthWerx to dive into the nuts and bolts of business growth. Cody reveals how he’s rapidly expanded his team while preserving quality, culture, and customer relationships.
This episode is packed with actionable strategies for operators ready to level up.
Key Insights:
✅ Systemized Onboarding: Learn how Cody plans to onboard six new employees with structure, speed, and clarity.
✅ From Field Work to Delegation: Hear how he’s transitioning from operator to leader — and the mindset shifts it requires.
✅ Building a Culture that Retains: Explore the daily rhythms and standards Cody sets to keep morale high and performance consistent.
✅ Leveraging GPS and Tech in Dirt Work: See how Cody integrates new tools and techniques to stay efficient on job sites and stay ahead of competitors.
Why This Episode Matters:If you're at the tipping point in your excavation or land management business — ready to grow but unsure how to scale without chaos — this episode will give you the blueprint. Cody’s military-inspired leadership style, paired with field-tested business practices, makes this a must-listen for professionals aiming to grow a durable, high-performing crew.
🔗 Connect with Success:
👉 Visit Carolina EarthWerx’ website: https://carolinaearthwerx.com/
👉 Skid Steer Nation: Your go-to destination for American-made skid steer attachments: https://skidsteernation.com/
👉 Throttled Up Marketing: Struggling to get your excavation or land service business noticed? With industry-specific expertise, we help businesses like yours build a professional web presence, automate marketing, and generate quality leads. Learn more at https://www.getthrottledup.com/
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Ever wish you could tell exactly what your customer is thinking — before they even say a word?
In this special 2-part episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ryan Deemer explores how Cody Kubinak, owner of Carolina EarthWerx, used skills honed in law enforcement to accelerate his success in excavation. Filled with practical advice and real-world examples, this episode is designed to help you build stronger client relationships, close more deals, and grow your business faster.
Key Insights:
✅Mastering Nonverbal Cues: Learn how Cody applies interrogation techniques from his law enforcement days to sense customer hesitation and guide conversations toward a "yes."
✅Building a Business from a Trailer and a Dream: Discover how Cody stacked small jobs into a full-blown excavation company with 22 employees.
✅Scaling with Systems and Culture: Get tips on how Cody built a strong team culture that fuels loyalty and performance.
✅Relationships Over Transactions: See how focusing on genuine human connections instead of dollar signs led to Cody landing major subdivision projects.
Why This Episode Matters:
This episode is essential for excavation and land management professionals who want to level up their communication skills and turn more conversations into contracts. Whether you're closing your first job or managing multiple crews, Cody’s approach offers game-changing insights.
🔗 Connect with Success:
👉 Visit Carolina EarthWerx’ website: https://carolinaearthwerx.com/
👉 Skid Steer Nation: Your go-to destination for American-made skid steer attachments: https://skidsteernation.com/
👉 Throttled Up Marketing: Struggling to get your excavation or land service business noticed? With industry-specific expertise, we help businesses like yours build a professional web presence, automate marketing, and generate quality leads. Learn more at https://www.getthrottledup.com/
🎧 Join us next week as we bring you more insights from professionals shaping the excavation industry!
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Should your skid steer come with a therapist?
In this episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ryan Deemer gets into the real talk with Joshua Fecht of Fecht Custom Dirtwork—who opens up about why he's pulling away from residential demolition jobs. From clients breaking down mid-project to refund battles after emotional reversals, Joshua reveals the hidden mental load behind “simple” residential work.
If you've ever been on a job site wondering if you’re being paid to operate or counsel—this episode will hit home.
Key Insights:
✅ Emotions vs. Efficiency: Why Joshua prefers commercial projects—and how residential clients can drain profits and patience.
✅ $100K Mistake: A brutally honest story of underbidding and the price of ignoring your margins.
✅ Leadership Culture: How he rotates crews between machines to prevent burnout and keep morale high.
✅ From Farm to Field: Hear how Joshua uses ag tools like scraper pans to cut job time and crew size dramatically.
Why This Episode Matters:
If you’re a contractor tired of client hand-holding and last-minute changes, this episode gives you permission to draw a line and protect your business. Learn how to make the pivot from unpredictable homeowners to streamlined, profit-focused commercial projects.
🔗 Connect with Success:
👉 Visit Fecht Custom Dirtwork’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fechtcustomdw
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🎧 Join us next week for more raw insight from the field.
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What if the key to launching your dream business was buried inside your day job benefits?
In this insightful episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ryan Deemer sits down with Leighton Howe of SiteCo Excavation to uncover how he leveraged two full 12-week paternity leaves to secretly build the foundation of a now-thriving excavation business. No fancy launch, no full-time commitment at first—just grit, a used Cat 304, and an “if it works, it works” attitude.
Packed with real-world advice and honest reflections, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how Leighton grew his company from a side hustle to a full-blown operation with employees, equipment, and momentum—all without burning bridges or overspending.
Key Insights:✅ Built on Paternity Leave: Learn how Leighton maximized time off from Cummins to build SiteCo Excavation while still receiving a paycheck.
✅ Systems Before Scaling: Discover the importance of documenting simple daily routines before trying to grow your crew or take on more jobs.
✅ The Power of Saying No: Hear how learning to set boundaries helped Leighton protect his time and sanity as demand grew.
✅ Family-Driven and Cash-Funded: From his brother running backend ops to his retired dad getting a CDL to drive trucks, SiteCo is powered by trust and teamwork—not debt.
Why This Episode Matters:If you’re working a day job but dreaming about launching something of your own, this episode is proof that it’s possible—and smart—to start small and steady. Leighton’s story is for every operator, contractor, or land management pro who’s juggling kids, jobs, and a bigger vision.
🔗 Connect with Success:
👉 Visit SiteCo Excavation’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100029017224834
👉 Skid Steer Nation: Your go-to destination for American-made skid steer attachments: https://skidsteernation.com/
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What happens when someone believes in your potential more than you do?
In this latest episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ryan Deemer sits down with Drew Gardner of Tennessee Valley Land Works. While many contractors start small and grow, Drew’s story stands out because of one critical relationship—a general contractor who saw his worth, offered him a shot, and unknowingly changed the course of his life and business.
This conversation goes far beyond dirt work. It’s about mentorship, humility, and learning how to stand your ground in the tough world of commercial excavation.
Key Insights:
✅ The Job That Changed It All: How a small commercial parking lot job opened doors to bigger contracts and licensing opportunities.
✅ Lessons from a Mentor: The advice that stuck with Drew—and how it still shapes the way he runs his business today.
✅ Standing Your Ground: Why giving in too much on commercial jobs can cost you, and how Drew’s learning to protect his business.
✅ Marketing Without Even Trying: Why Drew’s Facebook presence plays a bigger role in his business than he thought.
Why This Episode Matters: If you’ve ever questioned your next move—or needed someone to believe in you when you weren’t quite ready—this episode is a must-listen. Drew’s story is raw, honest, and full of lessons for contractors navigating both growth and setbacks.
🔗 Connect with Success:
👉 Visit Tennessee Valley Land Works on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tennesseevalleylandworks
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Join us next week for more stories from the boots-on-the-ground professionals shaping the excavation industry.
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How does clearing fence lines turn into a full-time firewood operation?
In this insightful episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ryan Deemer sits down with Phil Anderson, a former welder who unexpectedly built a thriving firewood business—all starting from cutting wood off farmers’ fence lines. What started as a side hustle quickly became a full-time operation, requiring large-scale processing, working with loggers, and even developing custom firewood kilns to expand his reach.
Whether you're in excavation, land clearing, or looking for ways to make the most of your resources, this episode is packed with practical business growth strategies and efficiency hacks you won’t want to miss.
Key Insights:✅ Turning a Weekend Job into a Full-Time Business: How Phil’s casual fence-line clearing turned into a high-volume firewood operation.
✅ The Hidden Challenges of Firewood Production: From sourcing wood to managing loggers and finding the right equipment.
✅ Efficiency in Firewood Processing: Why Phil doesn’t just buy bigger machines but focuses on smarter processes to save time and money.
✅ Why He Built His Own Firewood Kilns: The real reason behind heat-treating firewood and how it’s helping small operators grow.
Why This Episode Matters:This episode is perfect for excavation pros, land clearing specialists, and small business owners looking to scale without overextending themselves on equipment costs. Whether you're searching for an off-season revenue stream or a way to increase efficiency and margins, Phil’s insights will challenge the way you look at business growth.
🔗 Connect with Success:
👉 Follow Phil’s Firewood and Land Management on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firewoodandlandmanagement
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What if you could buy equipment, expand your business, or even fund an investment—without spending your own money?
In this insightful episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ryan Deemer sits down with Brett Watts, a former marketing agency owner who successfully exited his business and now helps small businesses secure financing through Swift Line Capital. Brett shares his journey from digital marketing to private lending, offering powerful strategies on how contractors and excavation professionals can leverage capital and marketing to scale their business.
Key Insights:✅ Creative Financing Solutions – Brett explains how business credit cards can provide up to 18 months of 0% interest funding, helping business owners purchase equipment, manage cash flow, and grow without traditional bank loans.
✅ The Power of Niching Down – Discover why focusing on a specialized service, rather than trying to do everything, is the key to scaling faster and increasing profitability.
✅ Marketing Strategies That Work – Brett shares how targeted digital ads and data-driven marketing can bring in consistent leads without wasting ad spend.
✅ Delegation & Systems for Growth – Learn how systematizing your business and outsourcing tasks can free up time and allow you to focus on high-value activities.
Why This Episode Matters:
If you're a contractor, excavation professional, or land management business owner struggling with cash flow or lead generation, this episode is packed with practical, real-world advice to help you break through your limitations and take your business to the next level.
🔗 Connect with Success:
👉 Visit Swift Line Capital: https://swiftlinecapital.com/
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🎧 Listen now and start making your money work for you!
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Would you leave a secure federal job to go all in on your excavation business?In this episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ron Bylo shares how he built Bylo Acres Excavation and Grading from the ground up—while still working full-time for the FAA maintaining air traffic control systems. After four years of balancing both careers, working 70+ hours a week, and never taking a draw from the business, Ron is finally ready to take the leap into full-time excavation.If you’re on the fence about going all in on your business, this episode is packed with real-world insight on what it takes to make the transition.Key Insights:✅ The Unconventional Start – How Ron went from Air Force aircraft maintenance to running excavation projects in Missouri.✅ Balancing a Full-Time Job & Business Growth – What it really took to juggle both careers—and what finally convinced him to quit his federal job.✅ The Marketing Strategy That Built a Booked-Out Business – Why Google reviews and a simple approach to branding made all the difference.✅ How to Lock in Recurring Work – The secret to turning HOA road grading into a predictable revenue stream.Why This Episode Matters:If you’re an operator wondering when to take your business full-time or struggling to get consistent work in a new area, Ron’s journey will give you the confidence and strategy to make it happen.🔗 Connect with Success: 👉 Visit Bylo Acres Excavation & Grading website: https://www.byloacres.com/ 👉 Skid Steer Nation: Your go-to destination for American-made skid steer attachments: https://skidsteernation.com 👉 Throttled Up Marketing: Struggling to get your excavation or land service business noticed? Learn how to rank on Google, build a brand, and generate real leads at https://www.getthrottledup.comJoin us next week as we bring you more insights from professionals shaping the excavation industry!
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What’s the real difference between just moving dirt and building a thriving business?
In this insightful episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, host Ryan Deemer sits down with Trent Harris, owner of Blue Collar Contractors, to uncover what it takes to build a standout brand in excavation.
Trent isn’t just running equipment—he’s mastering business growth by leveraging social media, managing multiple service offerings, and making smart financial decisions to scale.
If you’ve ever wondered how to take your excavation business to the next level, this episode is packed with real-world advice and strategies that work.
Key Insights:✅ Building a Recognizable Brand: How Trent’s Blue Collar branding across multiple businesses boosts recognition and credibility.
✅ Cash Flow Strategies: Why a pressure washing contract became a game-changer for stabilizing income.
✅ Smart Growth & Delegation: The key to stepping out of the daily grind and into strategic business leadership.
✅ The Power of Mentorship: How networking and surrounding yourself with people ahead of you can fast-track your business growth.
Why This Episode Matters:
This episode is a must-listen for excavation professionals, small business owners, and anyone looking to break through growth barriers. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, Trent’s journey provides valuable insights into making strategic moves that lead to long-term success.
🔗 Connect with Success:
👉 Visit Blue Collar Contractors’ website and get in touch with Trent:https://www.bcdirt.com/
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Would you start a business with just a borrowed lawnmower?
In this latest episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ryan Deemer chats with Luis Barrett, who went from borrowing his dad’s mower to running multiple crews across two states in just four years.
At only 21 years old, Luis has built Freedom Lawn & Landscape into a thriving operation, proving that grit beats experience every time. This episode is filled with insights on starting from scratch, scaling fast, and creating a business that doesn’t run you into the ground.
Key Insights:✅ The Borrowed Mower Hustle: How Luis started with zero equipment and turned a side hustle into a full-time, multi-crew business.
✅ Manifesting Success: At 13, Luis declared his future business plans online—and made them happen.
✅ Hiring the Right First Employee: Why an office manager before a laborer can be the key to scaling smart.
✅ Eliminating Chaos: The three-step system Luis uses to cut unnecessary tasks, automate processes, and free up time.
Why This Episode Matters:
If you’ve ever hesitated to start because you don’t have all the right tools, experience, or capital, Luis’s story proves that determination and strategic thinking can take you further than the perfect setup ever will.
🔗 Connect with Success:
👉 Visit Freedom Lawn & Landscape’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066998774375
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Join us next week as we bring you more insights from professionals shaping the excavation industry!
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What happens when you're pushed into business ownership before you're "ready"?
In this insightful episode of theSkid Steer Nation Podcast, host Ryan Deemer sits down with Luke Mace, owner ofKansas Property Services, to discuss the unexpected leap into entrepreneurship. Luke shares how he transitioned from side jobs to full-time excavation work, what it was like to take that plunge with a family to support, and how he's scaling his business with a massive, multi-year regenerative farm project.
This episode is packed with real-world lessons on risk, business growth, and balancing work with family life.
Key Insights:
✅Forced Into Entrepreneurship– Luke didn't plan to go full-time when he did, but when circumstances pushed him, he embraced the challenge and never looked back.
✅Navigating the Uncertainty – With three kids and a stay-at-home wife, Luke shares the mindset shift needed to succeed in a high-risk industry.
✅Scaling with Strategy– Taking on a long-term farm development project required a shift in pricing models and planning for the future.
✅Balancing Business and Family – Luke talks about integrating his kids into his work, making the most of business ownership, and why time is the most valuable asset.
Why This Episode Matters:
For excavation professionals, land clearing contractors, and small business owners, this episode is a must-listen. If you've ever considered taking the leap into business ownership but were hesitant, Luke’s story will inspire you to take action. And if you're already in the game, his approach to pricing, scaling, and managing family life will give you valuable insights to apply in your own journey.
🔗Connect with Success:
👉 Visit Kansas Property Services website:https://www.kansaspropertyservices.com/
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Why would a guy specializing in excavation and land clearing decide to focus solely on equestrian arenas?
In this episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ryan Deemer sits down with Scott Macdonald, owner of Elite Arena Solutions and 10 Point Land Management, to talk about the power of niching down in business.
Scott shares how he went from general excavation and land clearing to becoming a go-to expert in equestrian arena construction—and why attention to detail is everything in this industry.
Key Insights:
✅ Focusing on a niche can change everything – Scott explains why shifting from general excavation to equestrian arenas helped him build a high-demand, word-of-mouth business.
✅ The science behind a proper arena – Why drainage, compaction, and footing blend are critical for the safety of horses and riders.
✅ Why precision matters in excavation – The smallest grading errors can cause major issues in an equestrian arena. Scott shares how he uses 2D and 3D laser grading to get it right every time.
✅ Growing a business without a website – Scott’s work speaks for itself. Learn how he built a successful business with little online presence.
✅ Giving back through equine therapy – Scott shares his work with rehabilitation arenas that serve individuals with disabilities.
Why This Episode Matters:
For excavation professionals, contractors, and business owners, this episode is packed with real-world advice on scaling your business by specializing. Whether you’re looking to refine your services or understand the high standards of equestrian arena construction, Scott’s insights are worth tuning in for.
🔗 Connect with Success:
👉 Visit Elite Arena Solution’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554063113605
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Ever wondered how washing hog confinements could spark a thriving excavation business?
In this episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, host Ryan Deemer sits down with Jon VanZee, owner of 641 Excavating. From the unconventional start of power washing hog confinements to building a successful excavation company, Jon shares how failures, resilience, and a commitment to excellence paved his path.
Key Takeaways:✅Transitioning from one business to another and leveraging past lessons.
✅The impact of community connections and supporting local businesses.
✅Why knowing your numbers and bidding efficiently can transform your profits.
✅Tips for time-blocking, efficiency bonuses, and systemizing operations.
✅The philosophy of "Free or Full Price" and its role in creating boundaries for business success.
🔗 Connect with Success:👉 Visit 641 Excavating’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064322910944
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👉Throttled Up Marketing: Struggling to get your excavation or land service business noticed? With industry-specific expertise, we help businesses like yours build a professional web presence, automate marketing, and generate quality leads. Learn more at https://www.getthrottledup.com/
Join us next week as we bring you more insights from professionals shaping the excavation industry!
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Ready to start the New Year with bold moves and big opportunities?
In this special New Year episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, host Ryan Deemer sits down with Andrew Steinhauser, owner of Elkhorn Pines Tree Service and Whitetail Solutions. Andrew shares how he turned cold calls into a thriving business, found value in salvaging eastern red cedar, and balances family and work while building his legacy in rural Nebraska.
Whether you're setting new goals or looking for inspiration to kickstart your year, Andrew’s story is packed with lessons that will fuel your motivation.
Key Insights:
✅Cold Calls That Open Doors: Andrew shares how his proactive cold-calling strategy kick-started his business and generated consistent work.
✅Cedar Salvage Innovation: Learn how Andrew found value in salvaging eastern red cedar in an area lacking a local market.
✅Balancing Conservation and Business: Discover Andrew’s involvement in preserving Nebraska's Niobrara Scenic River while running a growing business.
✅Family and Growth: Hear how Andrew expanded his operations to include his father as a full-time employee.
Why This Episode Matters: As we enter a new year, this episode is perfect for anyone looking to expand their business or refine their strategies. Andrew’s journey will inspire you to tackle challenges creatively, stay persistent, and set a strong foundation for the year ahead.
🎉 From all of us at Skid Steer Nation, Happy New Year! Let’s make this year one of growth and success.
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What happens when a leader’s mission is to create a team that’s stronger than themselves?
In this special Christmas episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, host Ryan Deemer sits down with Evan Jones, a Maryland-based entrepreneur whose leadership philosophy is simple yet profound: he wants his team to "be better than me."
By empowering his employees, fostering mentorship, and emphasizing collaboration over competition, Evan has built a thriving business rooted in purpose and people.
Key Insights:
✅Empowering Employees: Why Evan encourages his team to surpass his own skills—and how it strengthens his business.
✅Leadership Lessons from the Military: How Evan’s service shaped his approach to guiding and supporting his team.
✅Scaling Through Self-Awareness: The importance of analyzing weaknesses and making strategic decisions to grow.
✅Collaboration Over Competition: How working with other contractors helps everyone win.
🎄 A Christmas Message from Skid Steer Nation 🎄As you tune into this inspiring episode, we want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season! Thank you for being part of the Skid Steer Nation family—we’re grateful for your support this year. Here’s to an incredible 2025 ahead!
🔗 Connect with Success:
👉 Visit Dundee Farm’s website: https://dflandservice.com/
👉Find USA manufactured attachments: Visit our website at Skid Steer Nation: https://skidsteernation.com/
👉Want to grow your business?: Groundbreaking Growth: https://www.groundbreakinggrowth.com/
👉Head over to Throttled Up Marketing to learn more, explore our packages, and book a call with Ryan today to discuss how we can help your business grow.: https://www.getthrottledup.com
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How do you turn a heated moment into a thriving business?
In this episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ryan Deemer sits down with Harold Gentner, the owner of Iron Hill Excavation, who transformed an unexpected fallout with his boss into a thriving excavation business. From rebuilding driveways to becoming the "Driveway King" of Marlette, Michigan, Harold shares how he built his reputation on quality, the right tools, and balancing family with business.
Key Insights:
✅The Unexpected Start: How leaving his job after a boss dispute led Harold to take the leap into entrepreneurship.
✅Earning the “Driveway King” Title: Why Harold’s approach to quality driveways sets him apart from competitors.
✅Tools That Make the Difference: How specialty attachments like grading boxes became Harold's secret to efficiency.
✅Defining Success: How Harold found happiness as a solo operator without the pressure to scale.
✅Lessons in Work-Life Balance: Why Harold refuses to let the business own him and prioritizes family time.
Why This Episode Matters:
Harold’s story is a relatable reminder that success comes from defining your own path. Whether you're at a career crossroads or looking for ways to enhance your work quality, this episode offers actionable insights and inspiration to thrive—on your terms.
🔗 Connect with Success:
👉 Visit Iron Hill Excavation’s Facebook Page and see all the services that he offer https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064747668530
👉Find USA manufactured attachments: Visit our website at Skid Steer Nation: https://skidsteernation.com/
👉Want to grow your business?: Groundbreaking Growth: https://www.groundbreakinggrowth.com/
👉Head over to Throttled Up Marketing to learn more, explore our packages, and book a call with Ryan today to discuss how we can help your business grow.: https://www.getthrottledup.com
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In this episode of the Skid Steer Nation podcast, Ryan Deemer is joined by marketing expert Clay Deal to discuss their new venture, Throttled Up Marketing, which aims to serve small business owners in the excavation and construction industry.
Together, they dive deep into their unique approach to marketing—offering tailored solutions for businesses at different revenue levels.
Ryan and Clay talk about the challenges faced by business owners, including managing marketing efforts alongside day-to-day operations, and how Throttled Up is designed to scale with businesses as they grow.
With Clay's 13 years of experience in digital marketing and Ryan's hands-on knowledge of the excavation industry, this new partnership will offer business owners everything they need, from systems and automation to lead generation and digital strategy.
The episode highlights the importance of building a solid foundation, measuring success, and providing actionable insights for businesses looking to thrive in today's competitive landscape.
They also discuss their philosophy of transparency, personalized marketing packages, and why Throttled Up Marketing is the perfect solution for businesses at various stages of growth.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, Ryan and Clay believe this partnership will offer the tools and knowledge to help business owners achieve their goals.
Takeaways:
✅ The importance of understanding your company's mission and setting clear business goals.
✅ How to transition from a "one-size-fits-all" marketing strategy to a personalized approach.
✅ Why creating systems and processes is essential for growth and sustainability.
✅ Marketing isn’t just about getting leads—it’s about turning those leads into long-term customers.
✅ The difference between quality leads and the sheer volume of leads, and why quality should be prioritized.
✅ How to implement automation and systematization to free up more time for business owners.
🔗 Connect for Success:
👉 Throttled Up Marketing: Learn more about our marketing services for small businesses in the excavation industry: https://www.getthrottledup.com
👉 Skid Steer Nation: Check out Ryan’s other business, providing expert skid steer attachments for the excavation community: https://www.skidsteernation.com
👉 Groundbreaking Growth: Coaching for small business owners in the excavation and land service industry: https://www.groundbreakinggrowth.com
Ready to take your marketing to the next level?
Head over to Throttled Up Marketing to learn more, explore our packages, and book a call with Ryan and Clay today to discuss how we can help your business grow. - Mostrar mais
