Per Diem Podcast

Keaton Turner kicks off the episode with a voicemail and an unconventional topic. He reflects on a beautiful Friday, office plans, and Conor McGregor's upcoming fight. Keaton explores the greatest sports comebacks, Blake Shelton's song, and the theme of good old boys, highlighting their traits and teaching kids practical skills. He contrasts safety in mining vs. construction and stresses raising m...

In this episode, Keaton Turner dives into the importance of taking initiative at work and balancing leisure with productivity. He distinguishes between proactive and reactive employees, highlighting the value of aggressive patience and doing more than you're paid for. Keaton shares insights on employee performance over time and the secret to earning more. A listener Q&A covers leading as a young C...

Keaton Turner begins the episode with reflections on starting the day with farm life, highlighting the importance of being hands-on. He provides business updates, discusses new leadership hires, and emphasizes staying grounded. Keaton shares personal stories about gaining respect through direct involvement and critiques detached management styles. The episode explores the impact of efficiency and...

Keaton Turner begins the episode reflecting on the day's start and the key to solving problems. He shares a humorous moment with Shelby at a meat counter and recounts an overnight trip to Louisville, including a surprise $150 Negroni and an encounter with a podcast listener. The episode includes shoutouts and a conversation with a struggling business leader, emphasizing the importance of winning a...

In this episode, Keaton Turner discusses the delay, early starts, and insights from executive emails. He shares the experience of recording at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and being on Josh Melot's podcast. Keaton reflects on his mental state, challenges during the season three intermission, and the importance of self-awareness. He addresses frustrations with new ideas, emphasizing routine and...

In this episode, Keaton Turner delves into Jelly Roll's controversial rise to fame, exploring contradictions in his acceptance speech and issues within the church. He discusses Jelly Roll's personal life and the broader theme of human imperfection. Keaton also examines Mike Leach's coaching philosophy, highlighting the importance of facing reality and persistence for success. The episode emphasize...

In this episode, Keaton Turner shares listener feedback and explores podcasting solo. He discusses the impact of decisions, the dangers of comfort, and the importance of setting annual priorities. Keaton highlights the benefits of discomfort, identifying stagnation, and the energy growth brings. He shares lessons from project failures, emphasizing post-failure analysis and financial growth through...

In this episode, Keaton Turner kicks off a new season by reflecting on the end of season three and dealing with burnout. He shares highlights from a Fourth of July party that fostered team bonding and celebrated achievements. Keaton emphasizes the importance of maintaining a good mood, sticking to routines, and engaging with the Per Diem hotline. The discussion shifts to business valuation, explor...

In this episode, Keaton Turner delves into the concept of "checking boxes" as a husband, offering practical examples and insights into daily routines like cooking and giving compliments. He emphasizes the importance of initiation and forethought in building effective relationship systems. Keaton discusses creating a spark in relationships and highlights the role of communication and accountability...

In this episode, Keaton Turner discusses his motivation, introduces guests, and references a Shinedown song about second chances. He shares family anecdotes and the story of reconnecting with Nathan, a former employee with a side business. Keaton offers equipment buying advice, suggesting rental alternatives and building rapport with staff. The focus shifts to sales, emphasizing viable leads, stea...

In this episode, Keaton Turner starts with listener voicemails while on daddy duty. He critiques social media business advice and examines Ben Kelly's model, sharing a failed acquisition story to highlight pitfalls in buying businesses. Keaton discusses the challenges of small business growth, the grind, and unspoken failures. He distinguishes genuine advice from the phony, praises hiring a coach...

In this episode, Keaton Turner begins with listener voicemails, sharing initial reactions and cleaning up the audio. He discusses a coffee meeting and golf plans, followed by a challenge regarding environmental fees and vendor shoutouts, including Mader services and Bulletproof Mounts. Keaton shifts to the topic of understanding what "good" looks like, discussing maintenance costs, leadership styl...

In this episode, Keaton Turner kicks off with humor and a self-introduction, setting the scene for a rainy baseball practice and home repairs. The highlight is a chat with leadership expert John Maxwell about the importance of training your replacement. They discuss challenges in promoting employees without a backfill and effective strategies for preparing successors. Keaton shares real-world exam...

In this episode, Keaton Turner delves into the arduous journey of business success, responding to Eric Spofford's Instagram influence and sharing the story behind the Wingspire deal and a humorous shoe size anecdote. He introduces a new team member and discusses the paranoia and vigilance inherent in entrepreneurship. Keaton explores the mindset of focusing on negatives despite achievements, drawi...

In this episode, Keaton Turner dispels profit margin myths, focusing on real-world factors in construction and mining. Joined by Dylan Mangum, he introduces sponsor $0 coach and discusses Turner Mining Group's Wingspire financing and custom Nike Air Force Ones. The episode covers equipment financing challenges, early customer planning, and securing capital partners. Keaton explores domestic mining...

In this episode, Keaton Turner begins with an apology and announces a brief podcast hiatus. He shares personal moments from a surprise retirement party and family celebrations, before diving into work and ongoing projects. Using an elk analogy, Keaton discusses the pursuit of big projects, weighing effort against opportunity, and recognizing when to walk away. He stresses the importance of communi...

In this episode, Keaton Turner challenges the view of employees as mere numbers, emphasizing accountability and the need to add value in the workplace. He encourages excellence, personal growth, and taking initiative. Keaton introduces the sponsor, Improve software by Aaron Witt, and critiques the blame mindset, recommending "The Empowerment Dynamic." He questions "best employer" lists, urging act...

In this episode, Keaton Turner shares insights on defining a business and Tony Robbins' influence on his philosophy. He provides personal updates, celebrates a birthday, and announces a new Director of Maintenance. The discussion covers the importance of business systems, leadership, and balancing business with personal life, focusing on financial freedom versus schedule freedom. Keaton offers str...

In this episode, Keaton Turner kicks off with a rant and a shoutout, quickly moving into the ineffectiveness of complaining. He emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of personal problems and critiques the prevalent culture of complaining. Keaton discusses how building mental toughness involves understanding that nobody cares about your complaints. He introduces the philosophy of extreme ow...

In this episode, Keaton Turner begins with an apology for a missed and late episode, citing a busy schedule and updates to the podcast hotline. He engages with listener voicemails, addressing Nate's question before sharing personal updates on coaching kids' baseball. Keaton postpones a planned episode on conflict resolution to focus on embracing tough times in your twenties. Through personal anecd...

In this episode, DK and Keaton Turner kick off with a discussion on motives and the significance of caring about a boss's perception. They delve into past experiences and the role of authenticity in the workplace. The conversation moves to the balance between criticizing and helping coworkers, highlighting the importance of internal friction. Keaton discusses the pitfalls of overcompensating for r...

In this episode, Keaton Turner shares his daily routine, focusing on the importance of different job mindsets and the contrast between professional and worksite attire. He explores career advancement through cost-saving measures, preventing equipment damage, and enhancing employee efficiency. Keaton addresses misconceptions about employee costs and the benefits of gamifying work. He highlights mot...

In this episode, Keaton Turner reflects on the Tiger Woods incident and sponsor reactions, focusing on second chances. He discusses Monster Energy's loyalty and marketing strategies following Tiger's announcement. Drawing from his own experiences, Keaton shares a story about a troubled employee, Albert, highlighting the balance between cutting ties and offering chances. He emphasizes action for pe...

In this episode, Keaton Turner returns with a recap of recent events, including a trip to Naples for the Pit and Quarry event. He highlights the importance of networking and shares a memorable experience at Bicyclette Cookshop. A meeting with a former McDonald's president leads to today's main topic, sparked by a listener's question on new hires. Keaton discusses core values, hiring practices, and...

In this episode, Keaton Turner starts with listener appreciation and feedback before sharing his journey of quitting nicotine. He answers Instagram questions and shares a funny interruption from an American Express call. Keaton discusses his favorite car, plans for Puerto Rico, and his parenting philosophy. He shares thoughts on Volvo equipment and reflects on missing fieldwork in his current role...