Gary Rabine
Ditch Digger CEO with Gary Rabine
Ditch Digger CEO is a podcast that will feed and grow your hunger for entrepreneurship. This show chronicles those who have built their business from nothing to million or even billion dollar enterprises. Often with only grit and work ethic to rely on. Gary Rabine is a serial entrepreneur who has started 25 companies over the past 20 years. For business inquiries email PodcastDDCEO@gmail.com
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Gary Rabine
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
#107 Pavers Series: Diamond in the Rough W/ Parker Perrien, CEO, Diamond Solutions, Inc 07.05.2024 59:11
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Parker Perrien ( https://www.thediamondsolutions.com/ ) is an exceptional entrepreneur with a compelling story of starting and growing a successful paving company, Diamond Solutions. From starting his business journey young to overcoming challenges, navigating personal trials, and achieving su...
#106 Building An Empire On Wheels W/ Rita Case, CEO and President, Rick Case Automotive Group 27.04.2024 1:03:47
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Rita Case ( https://rickcase.com/ ) shares her journey in the automotive industry, from the establishment of the Rick Case Automotive Group to becoming the largest woman-owned dealership in the U.S. Rita details the origins of her family's business, starting with her father's dealershi...
#105 Pavers Series: Turning Asphalt into Gold w/ Kevin Cassidy, President, Cassidy Paving and Corp. 17.04.2024 57:43
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Kevin Cassidy ( https://cassidypaving.com/ ), is a successful entrepreneur who transitioned from running a landscaping business in high school to founding and growing Cassidy Paving, a major paving company based near Boston. Kevin shares his early business ventures, the pivotal moment of switc...
#104 Pavers Series: Building Roads Through Generations w/ Andrew Thomann, Owner, Thomann Asphalt 04.04.2024 1:14:26
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Andrew Thoman is a fourth-generation co-owner of a family-run paving company Thomann Asphalt. Andrew shares the history of Thomann Asphalt, starting with his great-grandfather in 1925, and discusses the evolution of the business, core values, and the importance of family dynamics in its succ...
#103 Pavers Series: Creating Value Beyond the Sale w/ Steve Tjornhom, CEO and Co-Founder, TruSeal America LLC 11.03.2024 1:25:37
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Steve Tjornhom ( https://trusealamerica.com/ ) is the owner / CEO of TruSeal America LLC and M & M Construction and Asphalt. Steve and his brother Pete founded TruSeal America in 2000 and both play a very active role in the day-to-day operations of the company. Currently Steve is responsib...
#102 The Domino’s Effect w/ Tom Monaghan, Founder, Domino’s Pizza 04.03.2024 1:18:53
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Tom Monaghan is an American entrepreneur who founded Domino's Pizza in 1960. He also owned the Detroit Tigers from 1983 to 1992. Monaghan also owns the Domino's Farms Office Park in the Ann Arbor Charter Township, Michigan, which he first started building in 1984. In this episode, Gary...
#101 Building Careers in Business Consulting w/ Bruce Ballengee, Founder, Pariveda Solutions 27.02.2024 1:09:38
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ As Founder of Pariveda, having served 20 years as its first CEO, Bruce Ballengee ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceballengee/ ) has contributed to its success through his insight and industry knowledge. Bruce is sought out by leaders in the professional services community for his deep technic...
#100 A Swig of Business Success w/ Nicole Tanner, Founder, Swig 24.01.2024 1:16:06
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Nicole Tanner ( https://swigdrinks.com/ ) is the Founder of Swig, which sells customized drinks, cookies, and treats. She started Swig in 2010 due to her love of Diet Coke and because she noticed a lack of connectedness in other drive-thru concepts. She is a mom of five children and a grandma...
#99 The Data Behind Business Success w/ Michael Katz, CEO & Co-Founder, mParticle Inc 17.01.2024 57:29
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Michael Katz ( http://www.mparticle.com/ ) is the Co-founder and CEO of mParticle, the leading customer data platform helping the world's best brands unify data across all consumer touch points to optimize marketing outcomes and CX. In this episode, Gary and Michael discuss: 1. The Power...
#98 Pavers Series: Building Pavements with Second Chances w/ Keith L. Callaway Sr., President & CEO, K&L Industries 10.01.2024 1:14:12
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Keith Callaway Sr. ( https://www.kandlindustries.com/ ) is the President and Founder of K&L Industries, a premier paving company based in the Portland Metro Area and a second-chance employer. Over the past 30 years, Keith has scaled his small mom-and-pop business to a company with his dedi...
#97 The Journey to Creating An Industry w/ Glen Meakem, Founder & CEO, Forever, Inc. 03.01.2024 1:33:39
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Glen Meakem ( https://www.forever.com/ ) is a career entrepreneur and business leader whose objective is to create tremendous value for investors, customers, and employees by building businesses that make the world a better place. Since the beginning of 2013, he has been devoted full-time to b...
#96 36-Year-Old CEO Inspires World-Class Businesses to Record Growth w/ Austin Rabine, CEO, Rabine Group 27.12.2023 1:06:28
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Austin Rabine is the son of Gary Rabine and the current CEO of Rabine Group. Austin shares updates on the various ventures of their company including SiteTechnologies, pavement assessments, exterior management and outlines their future plans for exponential growth by teaming up with s...
#95 Pavers Series: Elevating the Paving Business w/ Nick Small, Founder & CEO, U.S. Pave™ 18.12.2023 1:23:42
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Nick Small ( http://www.uspave.com/ ) is the Founder of U.S. Pave Network™ and President of U.S. Asphalt™. U.S. Pave is a Southeast U.S.-wide paving contractor specializing in commercial parking lot maintenance. They provide the highest level of customer service and utilize top-quality materi...
#94 E-commerce, Leadership, and Growth w/ Arman Taheri, Co-Founder, TalentPop 11.12.2023 1:00:16
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Arman Taheri ( https://www.talentpop.co/careers ) is a culture-first leader who is deeply invested in developing his talent and ensuring that his team members are in the best position to succeed. As the Co-Founder and Director of Customer Success at TalentPop, Arman brings a wealth of experien...
#93 The Future Of Broadcasting: Insights From A Tech Maverick w/ Srinivasan KA, Co-Founder, Amagi 05.12.2023 1:15:40
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Srinivasan KA ( https://www.amagi.com/ ) is a technology entrepreneur with two decades of experience in building new technologies and taking them to market. Discover his journey, from developing one of the first Bluetooth software systems to steering Amagi into a significant role in the...
#92 Cuban Refugee to Real Estate Mogul w/ Mayi de la Vega, CEO & Founder, ONE Sotheby's 14.11.2023 53:10
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Mayi de la Vega ( https://www.onesothebysrealty.com/ ) is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty (ONE SIR), the premier source of luxury real estate and development along Florida’s East Coast. Discover how her experiences as a Cuban refugee shape...
#91 Paving the Rabine Road To A Billion w/ Gary Rabine, Founder, Rabine Group 10.11.2023 39:56
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Gary Rabine (https://www.rabine.com/) After graduating high school Gary Rabine discovered his passion for paving driveways. The start of a family pushed his drive to succeed in this industry. He married Cheryl, in 1985 and Rabine Paving grew as more companies were started, and then m...
#90 World Class Technology + World Class Blue Collar Brand = Vision to A Billion Dollar Value! w/ Gary Rabine, Founder, Rabine Group 09.11.2023 52:31
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Gary Rabine ( https://www.rabine.com/ ) After graduating high school Gary Rabine discovered his passion for paving driveways. The start of a family pushed his drive to succeed in this industry. He married Cheryl, in 1985 and Rabine Paving grew as more companies were started, and then mo...
#89 Milestones in Franchising w/ Greg Muzzillo, Founder, Proforma 07.09.2023 1:00:36
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Greg Muzzillo ( https://proforma.com/ ) established Proforma one year after graduating from college in 1978. In 1986, he launched the company's franchising operations which includes over 650 franchise offices worldwide, with revenues over $500 million. In this episode, Gary and Greg dis...
#88 Advancing Medical Breakthroughs w/ Michelle Longmire, Co-Founder and CEO, Medable 30.08.2023 1:05:11
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Dr. Michelle Longmire ( https://www.medable.com/ ), CEO of Medable and a Dermatologist, shares her remarkable journey of breaking stereotypes and defying norms in the healthcare field. She has emerged as a pioneering physician leader, driving a groundbreaking $2 billion startup that is revo...
#87 Approaching Mental Health Conversations With Care w/ Vince Hafeli, President, Ajax Paving Industries 23.08.2023 1:12:54
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Vince Hafeli (https://www.ajaxpaving.com/) serves as the President of Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, showcasing remarkable leadership and management prowess in guiding teams to successfully execute intricate projects. In this episode, Gary and Vince discuss: 1. Becoming The Ultimate Choi...
#86 The Symbiotic Relationship with Franchisees w/ Sadie Lincoln, Co-Founder & CEO, barre3 12.08.2023 59:31
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Sadie Lincoln ( https://www.barre3.com/ ) is the Co-Founder and CEO of barre3, a fitness company focused on teaching people to be balanced in body and empowered from within. In this episode, Sadie and Gary discuss: 1. Letting Go of Future Goals and Embracing the Present 2. Franchisees are Pa...
#85 Innovate or Stagnate: The Imperative for Business Survival w/ Ryan Sitton, Founder & CEO, Pinnacle 21.07.2023 1:13:56
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Ryan Sitton (https://pinnaclereliability.com/) is the founder and CEO of Pinnacle, a global data-driven reliability program provider with over 500 employees, as well as a prominent energy market data analytics specialist with a diversified experience in engineering, data science, invention, en...
#84 Adapting to Uncertainty: Navigating Sales Challenges Amidst a Global Crisis w/ Scott Scully, Founder & CEO, Abstrakt Marketing Group 30.06.2023 1:07:36
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Scott Scully ( https://www.abstraktmg.com/ ) is the Founder and CEO of Abstrakt Marketing Group with a main focus in the Marketing and Lead Generation space. In this episode Gary and Scott discuss: 1. Recruiting Challenges: Finding Leaders Who Embrace Your Culture 2. Future-Proofing Your Busi...
#83 The Power of Customer Engagement And Learning w/ Fardad Zabetian, Co-Founder & CEO, Kudo 27.06.2023 1:11:34
Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www. DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Fardad Zabetian ( https://kudoway.com/ ), CEO and Co-Founder of KUDO Inc., went from humble beginnings to building a global business empire. Learn about his journey, the challenges he faced, and the valuable lessons he has to share about entrepreneurship, innovation, and serving customers. In...
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