Dirty and Driven

Today we are joined by heavy equipment and tower crane mechanic, Erik Struebig. Erik is from the Twin Cities area in Minnesota and is a field service technician for tower cranes.  We talk about Crew Collab, training, Union vs Nonunion, the benefits of social media for a bluecollar person, and what you can get away with if you have a ZZ Top Beard! Follow Erik: @e_struebig on Insta and Tik Tok Follo...

In this edition, James talks about training. It is so important to train your people! Tune in to hear about how taboo the word "training" is, what training can look like, and how it can be the biggest moral booster!   LIKE, FOLLOW, DM, AND SUBSCRIBE: Insta and FB- @dirtyanddriven EMAIL: Dirtyanddriven@gmail.com FREE STICKER: SEND US A DM OR EMAIL FOR A FREE DIRTY AND DRIVEN STICKER!!! Mailed anywh...

In this edition of the show, James and Casey break down the importance of bluecollar exposure. Join in to hear about the Mexican FDA, what a newbie looks like on a jobsite, and what a drunk person does on your site at nighttime! - Social Media: @Dirtyanddriven Email: Dirtyanddriven@gmail.com FREE STICKER: DM us STICKER and we will mail it FOR FREE Athletic Shirts or Tanks: DM us to buy the first r...

Today James talks about homewrecking...That's right, we're talking about demolotioning buildings! Join us to hear about the process of demolition work, bidding a demo job, and cool stories about the demo world   FOLLOW US: Insta and Facebook: @Dirtyanddriven (demo content coming with this episode) EMAIL: Dirtyanddriven@gmail.com FREE STICKER: DM us the word STICKER for a FREE sticker anywhere in t...

Today James and Casey break down big words about weather, what it looks like to eat like an asshole, and how to set goals going into the new year. They also cover off the wall stuff like scuba diving, artesian water, and God only knows what else! . Follow us on Facebook and Insta: @Dirtyanddriven Email us: dirtyanddriven@gmail.com

In this special edition episode we are talking about CHRISTmas. James breaks down the birth of Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, and the realistic thougths of Joseph in a humorous way that only a Bluecollar person can appreciate.  If you don't know the story of Jesus Christ, this is a light hearted and fun place to start. If you're overly sensitive, then take your complaints elsewhere! If you enjoy i...

This episode we are joined by Bobby Stem. Bobby is the director of the Asociated General Contractors of Oklahoma. He works within the association to bring contractors together and bring money, information, workforce development, and other resources to the heavy/civil contractors of Oklahoma. Today he talks about the higher calling of road construction and how important it is to work in an industry...

Join James and new Cohost, Casey, in todays episode where they discuss goal setting and surrounding yourself with the right people. Casey sings a Coors Light Jingle he wrote, tells a ghost story, breaks down his 1968 Jeep Kaiser, and saw a dog fly If you gained any value, laughed, cried, or liked anything about the show at all, please be sure to share and review the show!!!!!!   FREE STICKER: DM u...

Today we were joined by Belen Caballero. Belen owns Hammer and Nail Remodeling Co. She moved to Oklahoma from California to pursue real estate investing and decided to start her own contracting business in the process!  When she started out, she had no formal skills and learned from watching youtube videos! Belen has an amazing story and is kicking ass!  FOLLOW: Belen: @Belen_the_builder and @Dirt...

Happy Thanksgiving! The show looks a little different this week as we are taking time to reflect on what we're thankful for, spending time with loved ones, and trying to whack a buck.  We hope you'll take a couple short minutes to listen to this message and reflect on what you are thankful for!   To all you bluecollar killers out there... Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Today is a quick burst of inspiration with James! We discuss an ancient Chinese proverb and we  discuss what it looks like to take initiative and getting a job started before being told.   This episode format is a shorter format that encourages you to take action!   Follow us on Social Media: @dirtyanddriven Email Us: dirtyanddriven@gmail.com

Dirty and Drivens main mission is to Gain, Train, and Retain new employees in the Blue Collar world. Today we are talking about the "Gain" part of that We have all heard a business owner say that they can't even get an application in their hands. So we ask, "where are you looking?" After we address this we break down several ways that employers are successfully finding new employees Are you needin...

Back by POPULAR demand, we are joined by Victoria who is bringing the ever so hilarious stories of her jobsites. Today we talk about a bomb threat, bundy jumping, and the leadership gap between the new generation and the "old" generation There are a lot of disconnects in communication between the two age groups and today we scratch the surface on the problem and some solutions. You'll want to list...

In todays episode we are joined by Casey Anderson. Casey is James' maintanence guy for rent houses, has worked lots of jobs, and has a ton of great stories and insite about the blue collar world.  Listen to hear about a demonted goat, a pet pig, kirby vauums, the best tape measure, and what it's like to be hung by a tether ball post We promise you will learn something, laugh, and enjoy this show s...

Join James in this episode to listen to questions submitted by YOU. All of these questions are straight from the listeners and we are here to answer them! The first segment, as always, is "What the Health" followed by a few questions that we commonly get from the listeners including:  How do I get started in the bluecollar world?, Should I go to college?, Why do you care about health?, and what is...

In this episode James and Nick break down what the railroad is in PoncaCityopoly, what happens when all of I35 is shut down, what the younger generation wants from the Blue Collar world, and where to find the best gas station coffee. We often hear things like "kids these days don't want to work", "we can't find anybody to hire", and "people will leave us for a dollar". We breakdown why these excus...

Listen in to hear about getting hit on by a dude in a truck stop, why not to burn 100 tractor tires at once, and so many more ridiculous stories of our own stupidity Today James and Nick were joined by a guest host, Kevin Caughlin. These three stooges talked all about safety, the importance of it, and lots of stupid stories of them being unsafe.  Safety is important in todays world and we took thi...

In this episode we were pleased to host Tracy Porter. Tracy Porter was James' first employer whenever he was 15 years old. Tracy is an owner/operator landscape construction and light construction contractor.  We talked about prioritizing your health as a blue collar worker, lessons learned through the years of landscaping, and dug into what it can be like as a self employed small business owner. T...

Bill Powell has had a hard yet amazing road to success. He spent over 17 years in prison, delt with abuse, addiction, loss, and lack of hope. He breaks down how he was able to break the cycle through his faith in Christ, get out of prison, learn a trade, and start his own electrical contracting business that now employs 9 electricians. Between 2017 and 2022 he was able to double down on the good t...

Are electrical workers just burger flippers with better pay? A long time debate that James, Nick, and a special guest break down. Today we were joined by James' lovely fiance, Victoria who is an electrical engineer for P66.  In addition to this hot debate, we talk about the importance of sleep, the importance of excelling in the details of your life, and how to make small changes that can lead to...

This edition James and Nick have a little more fun behind the microphone as they discuss why somebody may consider the bluecollar world. They start two new segments as well: "what the health?" and "the crap shoot" James gives his honest review of Peanut Butter bacon stout beer and "healthy" energy drinks. Nick gives valuable words of wisdom and everything else inbetween! You won't want to miss thi...

In this episode we throw back to the first attempt that James and Nick took at podcasting. Nick dives a little bit into the story about himself and how he had to grow up quickly on the farm after his dad passed away at a young age. The guys get into to stories of grit, buckling down and getting the work done, and the issues that a lot of blue collar people face on a day to day basis. This is from...

This is an awesome interview with a young dude who defines Dirty and Driven. At 26 years old, Gage Watson of Watson Construction is already acheiving huge goals. He breaks down how he learned his trade, what its like to be a true craftsman, how he recovered from a life threathening disease, the importance of his health and fitness, and so much more. Theres no doubt you'll gain a lot from this epis...

Welcome to our first guest interview! In this episode we are joined by our long time friend Korey Pruett. Korey has an amazing story going from a six figure job as a furniture salesman to a back hoe operator, to a dozer operator, getting a chronic back injury that forced him to leave the operating world, then coming out to be a building inspector! Korey embodies the Dirty and Driven mentality beca...

In this episode hosts James and Nick discuss what Dirty and Driven is all about, what makes a Dirty and Driven individual, share some Dirty stories, and James' hatred towards white monster and roller food!  If you like the show please be sure to give us a 5 star rating, subscribe, and share with your friends!  Follow us on Instagram: @dirtyanddriven, @jldevinney, @nick_liegerot