On Grade Podcast

On this episode we sit down with Doc Cash Robinson Owner of Dirt Guy Excavation LLC out of Whitesboro, Texas. We talk about estimating, contract language, winning jobs rising costs of materials, fuel and labor and how to navigate these trying times in 2024 as we head into the election in November. Doc's Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doccashrobinson/ Dirt Guy Excavation Ins...

On This Episode Brandon Sits down with Christopher Ballance a Mechanic with GH Cranes out of Terrell, Texas. They talk about Chris's background and how he got into the blue-collar world. They also talk about the Crew Collab and the mission it provides to the blue-collar world where Chris is an ambassador for the group. Chris's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christopher.ballance?utm_s...

On this Episode we sit down with Halston Holcomb, owner of TCX Land Management out of Dallas, Texas. We discuss getting ready for the summer with buying the right gear for the jobsite. We then discuss Halston's background and how he got into business for himself. We then talk about contracts and how to build a business in the construction industry. Halston Socials: Instagram: ⁠https://www.inst...

On This Episode Brandon Sits down with Houston Garner who is a Safety and Fleet Coordinator at Lonestar Electric Supply and C130J Loadmaster in the Texas Air National Guard. They talk about Houston's story growing up, his journey to become a pilot in the Texas National Guard and how is helping grow the culture at the company he works for in his civilian career. On Grade's Social Media: htt...

On this episode Brandon sits down with Chad Porteck Owner of Circle P Excavation in Overton, Nebraska. He is also a member of the crew collab. They talk about Chad's background and how he got into the excavation business, and they talk about ways of bidding jobs and finding niches. They also discuss payment terms and how to negotiate jobs and how to set you and your company up for success. Cir...

On this Episode Brandon sits down with Bryan Furnace the Host of Diesel and Iron Youtube Channel and Co Host of Sweat and Grime Podcast. They discuss Bryan's background of starting in the landscape buisness in Texas and changing into Excavation. Bryan now lives in Michigan and is part owner of a small excavation company. We hope you enjoy the show. Bryans Socials: Diesel and Iron Website: http...

On this Episode James Devinney Joins Brandon as a fill in Co Host. They talk about state governments, business and how to be a good construction manager/ project manager. James is the host of the Dirty and Driven Podcast. Dirty and Driven Link tree: https://linktr.ee/dirtyanddriven?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=915b67e7-89a9-4866-bf98-07e707df78ff On Grade Link Tree: https://linktr.e...

On this Episode Brandon sits down with Colton McCormack from the ‎@certifiedwrenchpodcast  . They talk about construction, wrenching, podcasting and growing as a leader. Certified Wrench's Socials https://linktr.ee/Certifiedwrench?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=c479e458-42ae-4355-b673-9fecca1d6665 On Grades Social Media https://linktr.ee/ongrade?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=f69...

On this Episode we sit down after a 6 month hiatus. Devon and Brandon talk about the reason for the delay in recording a show. Changes to their businesses and how to constantly adapt in the constantly volatile environment the Construction Industry is going through currently. They also talk about taking care or your company and you're clients at the same time. They talk about rebuilding culture...

On This Episode Brandon sits down with Erik Struebig from Minneapolis, Minnesota. They talk about Erik's how Erik's time in the military helped shaped the mechanic he would become for Manitowac Crane. They talk about mindset, grit and how to be a man when handling life and the business of construction. We also talk about Erik being a board member of the crew collab. Erik's Instagram: h...

On This Episode Brandon and Devon sit down with Christian Birker from CMB Excavation in Toronto, Ontario Canada. They talk about how Christian started CMB, employees, mental health, buisness and how to be a leader. On Grades Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ongrade Donate to Truth Excavation cleaning up and doing search and rescue in Hawaii after the fires. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-clark-fam...

On This Episode Brandon and Devon sit down with James Deviney host of the Dirty and Driven Podcast and Colton McCormack of the Certified Wrench Podcast. We talk about the other shows and how we are going to help build a group of podcasts to help the industry move forward in the right direction. We hope you enjoy the show. We also have a great time cutting up and catching up. Certified Wrench's...

On this Episode Devon and Brandon sit down with Daniel Villanueva Vice President of Pre- Construction for Moss Utilities in Dallas, Texas. Daniel talks about his background in the industry and how to grow your estimators and project managers and take your business to the next level of better clientele and contracts. We hope you enjoy this episode, also in the link is to two books we highly recomme...

On this Episode Devon and Brandon sit down with Ryan Killingsworth who is an Estimator with Franklin's Earthmoving in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They talk about where to start with estimating from software's, techniques, figuring hourly rates and how to estimate a project correctly and not leave money on the table. Ryan currently works remotely for them in Texas. We hope you enjoy the show a...

On this episode Brandon and Devon sit down with Matt Morrison Owner of MJM Utilities in Rockwall, Texas. Also a special Producer for the show Colton McCormack Host of the Certified Wrench Podcast. We talk about the utility industry and how Matt has grown from a one-man operation to running 3 full crews in the span of 4 years. We also discuss the importance of finding the right people, equipment an...

On this episode Brandon sits down with Colton McCormack Host of the Certified Wrench Podcast. We talk about Colton's Career, maintaining equipment, rising prices with parts and labor. Hearing from the other side of the fence and hearing what Mechanics deal with to make our equipment work. Certified Wrench Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/certifiedwrench Website: https://www.certifiedwrenchp...

On this Episode Brandon and Devon sit down with Scott Friend the Host of The Construction Veteran Podcast. Scott Discusses his early career in the US Navy and his 2 deployments as a Seebee. We then talk about his career in the construction industry and how he is helping veterans get into construction with his volunteer work and also his help being in the construction industry as a general contract...

On this episode Brandon and Devon sit down and talk about starting their companies from Scratch and how they have grown them into successful businesses. They discuss the things people need to succeed in business and how to grow your business to be successful in Excavation and the Construction Industry. Devon and Brandon also discuss the key things you will need to take your business to the next le...

On This episode we sit down with Joseph Villareal owner of Villareal Civil Group. We talk about Villarreal's story and Villarreal Civil Groups story of in just over 2 years in Business, growing from a one man operation to having over seventeen Machines Operating in the San Antonio Area. We also discuss how to grow your employees and mold them into team players. We discuss leadership and ideas...

On this episode we sit down with Brian Mingus who is currently a superintendent with Flour Companies and is planning on going out on his own. We sit down with Brian to give him ideas on how to estimate jobs and set yourself up for success. We talk about best practices when you first get going and of course the most important which is winning that 1st project. We hope you enjoy the episode. On Grad...

On This episode we sit down with Bryan Peters owner of Advance Trac Equipment and COO of Moss Utilities. We talk about the best equipment and ways to buy equipment when starting a construction company. We also discuss the pros vs cons of renting vs buying. We also talk about Bryans childhood and how he got started in the equipment business and how he helps run the day to day for Moss Utilities. Ad...

On this episode Brandon and Devon sit down with Kenneth Barkhuff a project manager for local General Contractor here in the DFW Metroplex. Ken brings over 20 years of experience as a operator for CAT in their proving grounds and also working for Kiewit and several other major civil contractors all over the country. He talks about the best practices and what equipment you should consider looking at...

On this Episode we sit down with Joey Palomo Vice President Of Sales for AGS ( Advanced Geodectic Surveys). We talk about what are some of the good systems for contractors looking to make the switch over to GPS, Robotic and Laser. We also discuss Sales and Marketing Techniques to help people succeed in growing their business. Joey talks about how he has helped grow AGS and his background working i...

This is episode 2 in our series about starting and growing a construction company. On This episode, we sit down with Devon Bordeau who now is on the show as a co host, we talk about what it takes to be a leader and how to grow a construction culture inside your company. We also talk about the hard decisions and what it takes to succeed and build a brand. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as w...

On this episode we sit down with Devon Boudreau from Rueben Excavation out of Princeton, Texas. We discuss how Devon started his Construction Career in Canada. We talk about how he started Rueben in 2019 and then brought it down to Texas. We talk about the struggles we both faced starting a excavation company and what we would recommend to the next generation wanting to take that leap into running...