Dirt Talk Podcast

Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Roush is CEO of Anderson UnderBridge, an OEM that manufactures bridge inspection equipment for America’s over 600,000 bridges. He previously worked in the paving equipment world, where he was known for his unconventional but highly effective style. Learn more about Anderson UnderBridge at their website here: https://andersonunderbridge.com/ And follow Jamie on LinkedIn here: https://www.link...

Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Lersch recently retired as the VP of Administrative Operations of Miller Brothers Construction after forty years of work across the organization and Ohio. After a few months from work, he’s reflecting on the lessons learned and his time in the industry! Learn more about Miller Brothers Construction here: https://www.mbcholdings.com/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit...

Jack, TJ, and Aaron sit down to recap their recent trip to visit contractors in Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside Virginia’s MONSTER Water Project  – DT 337 Aaron gives an overview of SWIFT, an innovative water treatment and aquifer recharge project commissioned by the Hampton Roads Sanitation District. Garney, America’s leading water and wastewater contractor, is leading the construction of the multi-billion dollar and multi-year project. To learn more, visit the project site here: https://www.hrsd.co...

Ryan Lucas is a former lineman and host of the Powerline Podcast, produced under the umbrella of Quanta Services. Leaning on his experience in the field doing anything from new transmission line construction to emergency storm work, he now shines a light on well-deserved stories and topics throughout the power industry. Listen now at the link below! https://www.powerlinepodcast.com/ Questions or f...

Aaron explains how California’s fire dozers work based on his recent experience with CALFIRE and other state fire agencies. The work is no joke, so some amazing machines and operators are required! 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...

Phil’s the Sales Manager for Mobile Track Solutions, an earthmoving OEM based in Elkader, Iowa. Built upon the earthmoving pedigree of CJ Moyna and Sons, the company has created some of the most innovative earthmoving tools of the modern age. Learn more about the Earthmoving Legacy Center (open to the public) and MTS at the link below! https://www.earthmovinglegacy.com/ https://www.mobiletracksolu...

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...

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.bobdietzandsonsin...

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...

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 Dirt...

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 offic...

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 d...

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...

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 abou...

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 li...

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@bui...

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...

Matt started Bachtel Excavating over twenty years ago and has since left his mark across Northeast Ohio. He's learned many lessons along the way and is now focusing on developing the next generation. Visit https://www.bachtelexcavating.com/ to learn more! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor! T...

Once I understood the importance of habits, life improved big time. I walk through how I initially formed positive habits and what my habits look like today. 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...

Ryan Gandy is President of Builders Asphalt, a paving and materials company serving the Chicago, Illinois, area. Aaron and Ryan dive deep into the intricacies of roadbuilding and creating one of America's most widely-used building materials. To learn more, visit https://thebuildersco.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to annou...

One of the most famous infrastructure projects in American history. Aaron delves into the amazing construction techniques used to build this engineering marvel.  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...

Sargent's built infrastructure and moved dirt in Maine and on the East Coast for nearly a century. Now, as an entirely employee-owned business, the company is moving to the next generation, and the future looks bright. To learn more about Sargent, check out their website here: https://sargent.us/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED...