Excavation Profits Podcast®

What does the future of septic treatment look like, and where do contractors fit in? Scott Andreasen sits down with Tim Wood of FujiClean to discuss advanced wastewater treatment, homeowner education, and the value of ongoing septic maintenance. Tim explains why maintenance should be presented as a benefit rather than a drawback, how FujiClean works with local distributors to train installers and...

What happens to a septic business when the trucks are full and the treatment plant says no? Scott Andreasen welcomes Jon Jouvenaux, President of BBB Septic & Portable Toilets and founder of VibraWaste, to the Excavation & Septic Profits Podcast for a conversation about the future of septic, disposal economics, and turning operational problems into opportunities. Drawing on more than 30 yea...

Google PPC can be a valuable lead source for excavation and septic contractors—but only when the campaign, landing pages, tracking, and follow-up process are built to work together. Host Scott Andresen breaks down the practical setup decisions that help owners pursue higher-value work and measure what their ad spend is actually producing. In this episode How to determine which excavation and septi...

Josh Ommen of Circle J Septic shares how a life-saving liver transplant reshaped his perspective and led him to build a growing Arizona septic company from a used pump truck. In this Excavation & Septic Profits Podcast episode, Josh joins Scott Andreasen to discuss answering the phone, earning Google reviews, educating homeowners, building recurring maintenance, handling emergency calls, hirin...

Your next customer may find you through Google, an AI assistant, a website chat, or a text message. But if your response is slow—or their call goes to voicemail—that opportunity can go to another contractor. In this episode of the Excavation & Septic Profits Podcast, Scott Andreasen breaks down how homeowners are finding and contacting contractors, and how to use AI and automation to turn more...

Kim Turner went from a career in law enforcement to building Turner Septic Services from the ground up.   In this episode, Kim shares what it was really like entering the septic industry with little experience, buying her first truck, learning through costly mistakes, and ultimately building one of New England’s most recognizable septic brands. We discuss: Her transition from law enforcement to en...

Most excavation and demolition contractors see broken concrete as waste. Micah Tysver sees an opportunity to reduce costs, create a valuable product, and generate additional profit. In this episode of the Excavation & Septic Profits Podcast, Scott Andreasen sits down with Micah, founder of Crush Mode Aggregate Solutions, to discuss the business of crushing and screening. Micah explains when pr...

In this episode of the Excavation & Septic Profits Podcast, Megan Throckmorton- known as the "Septic Queen" shares the practical playbook behind building a stronger, more trusted septic business.   Megan explains how consistent Google reviews, a reliable 24/7 service model, and disciplined day-to-day operations can create a reputation that drives more calls and supports sustainable growth. She...

What separates a $1 million septic company from a $10 million one? In this episode of the Excavation Profits Podcast, Scott Andreasen sits down with Micah Findley, co-founder of HomeField Onsite Environmental, to break down what actually changes as a septic business scales. The conversation covers the transition from owner-operator to CEO, building the right team, improving operations, creating re...

Is your Google Business Profile actually generating qualified local leads, or is it simply sitting online incomplete and underused?  Get free resources In this episode, Scott Andreasen breaks down how excavation and septic contractors can optimize their Google Business Profile to improve visibility in Google Search and Maps, generate more qualified calls, and turn local searches into booked jobs....

How to Get Found, Build Trust, and Win More Jobs Online Most excavation and septic contractors aren't losing jobs because they're bad at what they do. They're losing jobs because they're invisible.  Get free resources here.  In this episode of the Excavation Profits Podcast, Scott Andreasen breaks down the exact Local Search System used to help excavation and septic contractors show up when homeow...

Hiring the wrong marketing agency can cost an excavation or septic contractor thousands of dollars, months of wasted time, and a steady stream of low-quality leads that never turn into real jobs. Get free resources here. In this episode of Excavation Profits Podcast, we break down what contractors should look for before signing with a marketing agency. You’ll learn the difference between a general...

In this episode, I break down the exact system excavation and septic contractors are using in 2026 to generate consistent leads and book higher-value jobs using AI and digital marketing.  Get free resources here. This training comes from a live workshop where I walk through how to build your marketing plan step-by-step—so you can eliminate slow seasons, stop relying only on referrals, and finally...

In this episode of the Excavation Profits Podcast, Scott Andreasen interviews Andrew Drish, founder of SmartCrewHQ —an all-in-one construction management software built specifically for small to mid-sized excavation and heavy equipment contractors. SmartCrewHQ helps contractors simplify time tracking, job costing, and crew management through an easy-to-use mobile platform designed for field teams,...

Most excavation and septic contractors think they have a marketing problem.   Most of the time, they do not. In this episode of the Excavation Profits Podcast, I sit down with leadership expert Justin Maust to talk about the real reason contractor businesses stall out and stay stuck.    Justin works with leadership teams to help them gain clarity, build accountability, and create real traction in...

If you’re a septic installer relying on referrals, word of mouth, or inconsistent marketing, this episode breaks down what predictable install demand actually requires.  Get helpful resources here https://excavationmarketingpros.com In this briefing, we cover: • Why most septic marketing fails after 30–60 days • The real math behind install capacity and profit per job • What “optimization” actuall...

This episode is for established septic company owners already generating leads who are still losing jobs to price shoppers.  Get helpful resources here. We break down why most septic businesses don’t actually have a pricing problem- they have a positioning and segmentation problem. When the same offer is shown to two very different buyers, margins get crushed and sales teams blame “competition.” I...

Ready to make 2026 the year your excavation or septic business finally dominates online? In this action-packed episode of the Excavation Profits Podcast®, we walk you through how to create your own 2026 digital marketing plan that drives consistent, high-value leads and turns slow seasons into growth opportunities. You’ll learn the latest trends, proven strategies, and step-by-step methods to maxi...

In this episode of the Excavation Profits Podcast, we're joined once again by Clint Mundt, founder of Septilink, along with special guest Chris Ragsdale of Septic iQ, a forward-thinking septic maintenance provider who’s using Septilink in the field to grow his business and serve clients more proactively. You’ll hear firsthand how this innovative monitoring system is being applied in real-world ope...

In this episode of the Excavation Profits Podcast, Scott explains how excavation and septic contractors can maximize lead flow using Google PPC, even in competitive markets or slower seasons. You will learn: • The best Google Ads structure for high-quality excavation and septic leads • How to choose keywords that attract big-ticket jobs • How to avoid wasting ad spend on unqualified clicks • The f...

In this episode of The Excavation Profits Podcast, host Scott Andreasen sits down with Jack and Zach Eso, the brothers behind Rosebrook Land & Home — one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing excavation and septic companies. The Esos share how they turned steady local work into $4 million in signed contracts in just 30 days, and how their new venture, Morganton Pond & Hardscapes, is already...

Discover how excavation contractor Sam from TriStar Diggin uses YouTube as a digital resume to attract bigger, better-paying jobs — and why it works better than traditional advertising.   Most contractors think YouTube is just for entertainment — but for Sam from TriStar Diggin, it’s become his best sales tool. In this episode of the Excavation Profits Podcast, host Scott Andreasen (founder of Exc...

Welcome to AI for Dirt Work — the podcast for excavation and septic contractors ready to outsmart their competition and dominate their local market. Hosted by Scott Andreasen of Excavation Marketing Pros, each episode dives into how AI is revolutionizing the field: from lead generation and follow-up automation to smarter bidding and job closing strategies. As construction, excavation, and septic b...

Welcome to Excavation Profits Podcast, the show where dirt work and septic pros learn how to grow smarter, not harder.  If you're tired of chasing leads, dealing with tire kickers, and wasting time on endless phone calls—this episode is for you. Get your free resources here.  Today, we’re revealing how excavation and septic contractors are using AI and automation to: ✅ Maximize lead flow ✅ Book...

Tired of wasting time on bad leads? In this episode of Excavation Profits, we’re diving into one of the most powerful (and underused) tools for septic and excavation contractors: Google Local Services Ads (LSAs).  Get your free resources here. You’ll learn: What LSAs are and how they work differently from regular Google Ads Why Google Guaranteed helps you build instant trust How excavation and sep...