BUCKS N' BUSINESS

We're joined by Patrick Ruegemer, owner of Higher Dimensions Roofing. Patrick shares his journey from swinging a hammer and knocking doors to building one of Central Minnesota's fastest-growing roofing companies. We dive into the lessons he learned in sales, the challenges of growing a business from the ground up, and why putting customers first has been the foundation of Higher Dimensions...

In Episode 7, we sit down with Sam Gatz of Gatz Homes & Renovation and break down what it actually takes to grow a construction business the right way. Sam gets into the shift from smaller jobs to chasing bigger, higher-ticket work—and why custom homes and high-end remodels are the long-term play, even with the added risk and complexity. We also talk about building systems, hiring the right pe...

In Episode 6 of Bucks N' Business, Hunter and Eric sit down with Nate Hylla, co-owner of Kanati Land Management and Kanati Real Estate, to talk about conservation, hunting, land ownership, and the importance of building a lasting family legacy. Nate shares the powerful story behind the Kanati name, his upbringing in a family deeply rooted in hunting and conservation, and how that passion grew...

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew from Saldana Excavating to break down what it really costs to turn raw material into a sellable product. From hauling and crushing to equipment overhead, we get into the numbers most people never think about and why “free material” is never actually free. After that, we switch gears into hunting, covering out-of-state tags, preference points, public land pr...

Episode 4, we sit down with the crew from Down To Earth Dirtworks out of Willmar, MN. We get into how they got started, what it takes to run jobs day to day, and what bidding work really looks like when you’re still figuring it out. We talk equipment, GPS systems, taking chances on machines, and the shift from working for someone to building something of your own. Along the way, there’s plenty of...

In Episode 3, we bring on Preston Veith to talk through real life in the trades, close calls on the job, and why most podcasts don’t make it past 3 episodes. From job site stories to elk hunts, turkey tactics, and waterfowl season, this one covers a little bit of everything. Just three guys talking about work, the outdoors, and the experiences that come with them.

In Episode #2 of Bucks N’ Business we welcome our first guest, Nate Neeser. Nate works as a highway inspector for the State of Minnesota and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the government side of road construction. We dive into how highway projects actually work, dealing with contractors, change orders, rain delays, and what it takes to keep large infrastructure jobs moving forward. We also t...

This is Episode 1 of Bucks N’ Business. We break down our work in the heavy equipment industry, lessons from the field, and swap a few hunting stories. Somewhere along the way, we forgot to talk about the name of the podcast. Turns out running equipment is easier than running a podcast.