Dirt Talk Podcast

After a long career in equipment sales and dealer leadership, Alex Kraft thought there may be a better way to buy and sell machines. After realizing the bigger need was servicing equipment, he pivoted Heave to become a marketplace connecting independent technicians with contractors needing service. It’s NEAT. Learn more about Heave at: https://www.heaveapp.com/ Follow Alex on LinkedIn at: https://...

Aaron opens up about the latest changes at BuildWitt, including the tough decision to let several team members go. He talks candidly about what led to this moment, the lessons learned from past financial challenges, and how the company is shifting from investor-backed growth to true profitability. It’s a raw look at what it takes to stay focused, stay honest, and keep building for the next generat...

While Peter Banks has spent his entire career in the demolition industry, working anywhere from Boston to Detroit, he’s now working on his biggest project yet—elevating the industry. Thanks to the National Demolition Association (NDA), the industry has common safety standards, training, and new legitimate certifications. Learn more by visiting the NDA website: https://www.demolitionassociation.com...

This week, Aaron gets real about what’s really going on behind the scenes at BuildWitt. From leadership challenges to financial pressure and constant travel, he opens up about the hard parts of running a business—while explaining why the struggle is actually a sign of growth. He also clears the air on his globe-trotting lifestyle and how it fuels the mission to better serve the Dirt World. It’s an...

Brek is the CEO of Hammr, a construction payroll, HR, and ops platform built specifically for contractors. After spending his childhood growing up around a residential construction business, he moved to San Francisco on a whim to better serve contractors like his parents. After a few years of listening to the industry, he’s honed in on payroll as a huge pain point. Follow Brek: https://www.linkedi...

Aaron recaps more of his trip to Australia and gives the skinny on the Dirt World Summit 2026. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcus started a pool company in the early 2000s, where he learned the ropes of business, leadership, marketing, and communication. He’s used this foundation to have stakes in seven businesses, speak internationally, and become a bestselling author. We’ve leveraged his teachings for years; they’re the best we’ve experienced! Learn more about his communication training: https://questionfirstgroup.c...

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

Vadim is the Founder of Koval Digital, an agency specializing in the wood products industry. As an engineer in sawmills worldwide, he saw the need for storytelling to drive the future of this vital industry. Follow Vadim on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kovalevvadim Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us...

Aaron recaps his recent trip down under. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Serbus is President and Owner of Demo Plus, a Nashville-based demolition and site work company. Since acquiring the company in 2023, he’s aggressively implemented new tools, processes, and ways to support his team to build better than ever. Learn more about Demo Plus at: https://demoplusgroup.com/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Ques...

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

Alan Guy is President and Co-Founder of Anvil Builders, a leading civil construction firm based in California’s Bay Area. While they’ve performed many complex projects, from international airport work to water treatment plants, their highest profile work is fire cleanup. We all know California’s had an enormous wildfire issue over the past decade, and Anvil’s been the second responder to nearly al...

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

Randy spent most of his professional life growing Blount Contracting, which he sold to WW Clyde in 2020. Shortly after the sale, he began helping BuildWitt part-time, and one, two, six, he’s now the CEO of our company. Follow Randy on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-blount-04a895a/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Learn mor...

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

Dan Garcia is the CEO of CW Matthews, a large public works transportation contractor performing work across the Southeast. They are embarking on their biggest job ever, at over one billion dollars, and have industry-leading leadership programs, high school recruiting, and culture. Learn more about CW Matthews at https://cwmatthews.com/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by...

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

Nate started Landmark Excavating in his early 20s with nothing more than will and a creative spirit. Nowadays, they have hundreds of team members spread across Utah and the surrounding area, doing anything from large-scale site work to concrete. Learn more about Landmark at https://www.landmarkexc.com/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Quest...

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

Grif Reome is the Director of Technical Workforce Development of Komatsu North America. After starting on the tools at his family’s construction company, he’s risen through the technician ranks to lead efforts to recruit and train the next generation of technicians. Learn more at https://www.komatsu.com/en-us Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com...

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

Wally Adamchick is a well-known speaker and leadership trainer at his Firestarter Consulting company, where he's worked with many of the civil construction industry's top brands. To learn more about Wally's work, check out his website here: https://www.firestarterspeaking.com/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us...

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

Hunter Strickler is President of LPX Group, which includes well-established heavy construction brands like Louisville Paving Company. After 75 years of business, Hunter talks about his journey in taking over the reins and leading the business into the next generation. To learn more about LPX, visit their website here: https://loupaving.com/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summ...