Dan Turbeville
PowerHouse Fence Show
Welcome to PowerHouse, your go-to podcast for all things fence. We’re here to enlighten you with insights, trends, and innovations from the fence industry.
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Episodes
Explore AI With Coulee Tech 28.05.2026 1:08:48
Today Dan has Aaron Libner from Coulee Tech on the show. They talk about Ai, where to get started, where it started and what you should be doing today for your business. This is an episode you don’t’ want to miss! https://aibmm.ai/ https://www.coulee.tech/resources/ai-mastermind **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_i...
We're Building A Baja Race Team 28.05.2026 44:46
Dan is making an announcement: we are building a Baja race team. This episode is not a normal fence-business topic, but it is still about business, leadership, growth, and deciding to stop waiting on “one day.” Dan talks through why this bucket-list goal is finally becoming a real plan, how this year has changed him, and how working out, quitting nicotine, reading more, learning AI, and getting ar...
Starting From Scratch: What I'd Do on Day 1 08.05.2026 58:44
In this episode, we are going to play out a scenario. If I sold Memphis Fence, moved to a new city, and had to start completely over with nothing but experience and $150,000 in the bank, what would I do first? This episode is not about theory. It is a step-by-step rebuild plan from the perspective of someone who already understands the commercial fence business, relationships, estimating, operatio...
No Goals, Just Direction 24.04.2026 32:37
In this episode, Dan talks through a question he’s been sitting on for weeks. What do you actually want your life and work to look like in the next 5 to 10 years? Not surface-level answers but real answers. He gets into why he’s never connected with traditional goal setting, what actually matters instead, and the uncomfortable truth that most of us already know what we need to do, we just don’t do...
Come Bid a Job With Me 10.04.2026 51:44
In this episode, Dan walks through how he actually bids a commercial job—from the first look to submitting a number. This isn’t theory. This is the real thought process behind deciding whether a job is worth bidding, what to look for in plans and specs, where most people miss critical details, and how small mistakes in the bid turn into big losses in the field. If you’ve ever wondered why some job...
Stop Talking or Start Going 03.04.2026 31:28
Too many people talk about what they’re going to do… and never take a single step. They like the idea of success, but they never actually move. In this episode, we break down what it really takes to separate yourself from average: Why doing the minimum will keep you exactly where you are What “doing more than expected” actually looks like in real business How your self-talk is holding you back mor...
Financial Info You Need To Know – Part 2 (Balance Sheets) 07.03.2026 1:00:01
S4 EP6: Financial Info You Need To Know – Part 2 (Balance Sheets) In this episode of the Powerhouse Fence Show , we continue our breakdown of the financial information every business owner should understand. Last episode we covered the basics — revenue, cost of goods sold, margins, expenses, and how to read a Profit & Loss statement. In this episode we move to the other critical financial docu...
BONUS CONTENT: When Disaster Strikes 27.02.2026 15:29
When disaster hits your business, how do you respond? In this raw, makeshift episode of Powerhouse Fence Show , Dan Turbeville jumps on the mic from his desk — not the studio — after discovering a serious issue inside his estimating software, Simpalo. What started as a simple subscriber message about incorrect gate calculations quickly turned into a deep dive through development versions, producti...
Basic Financial Info You Need To Know Pt 1 20.02.2026 46:31
This week’s episode is a high-level overview of the very basics of a few financial terms and one very important financial document. It is crucial that anyone who owns or runs a business understand these principles. It is extremely beneficial if all key personnel understand. It’seven better if everyone understands. Don’t try to run your business without this!! **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish...
The Rooms You’re In 13.02.2026 32:00
This week’s episode is part 3 of the Be Careful What You Consume series. This week Dan talks about being selective and intentional about the rooms you spend your time in and the people who are in those rooms. If you truly want to grow you need to be in the right rooms with the right people. **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=perso...
Why Commercial Fence? 23.01.2026 42:12
This week’s episode is part 2 of the Be Careful What You Consume series. This week Dan goes into the question a lot of you should be asking… why do you want to do commercial fence? Is it because you actually should or because you have been consuming something you shouldn’t? **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/Wish ... **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fencec...
Be Careful What you Consume 16.01.2026 31:37
This week Dan begins a series called Be Careful What you Consume. This episode is all about intentionally selecting what you listen to vs what you truly consume. Just because someone special said it doesn’t mean it applies to you. Be careful what you keep and discard the rest. **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&f… ***...
Fence is the Product, Not the Business 19.12.2025 43:56
Fence is what we sell. It’s not what creates the business. In this episode, we challenge the traditional way fence companies think about growth. What will the next generation of great fence companies actually look like? How do you think outside the box that’s holding you back? And how do systems, data, and leverage eventually outperform trucks, crews, and brute force? **** Make-A-Wish: https://sec...
How Much Should It Cost?? I’ll tell you… 12.12.2025 40:30
This week Dan is going to teach you how to bid jobs. No more of these questions of “how much should I charge for this?”. Sit down, listen up and bid jobs the way YOU need to bid them. Don’t listen to the nonsense and don’t cheat on your homework. **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fe...
100% Ai! - 10 Ways AI Can Transform Your Fence Business Today 05.12.2025 26:12
100% Ai!! This entire episode—script, video, and voice—was generated by artificial intelligence. Dan isn’t speaking in this episode. Instead, his A.I. avatar walks through ten practical ways A.I. can help fence companies right now, from basic tools anyone can start using to advanced systems that transform operations, estimating, communication, and leadership. Whether you’re a one-person shop or a...
You Should be Scared! 21.11.2025 49:11
This week Dan talks about how you should be scared of getting into the commercial fence space. You are right to be afraid of what might happen to you. There are countless scenarios that can create massive turmoil or even cost you your business. Don’t run from it… embrace the fear, learn, grow and overcome it. Arm yourself with knowledge, network and people to handle the task. **** Make-A-Wish: htt...
REPLAY: Plans, Specs, and Addenda - Details Are Everything pt. 2 13.11.2025 55:13
Dan quit fencin' to go fishin'. This is a replay. This week, we continue to talk about the importance of reviewing all the plans, specs and addenda as well as picking up all the little details. We will talk about how this can drastically affect the success or failure of a project. PARTNERS: Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/f...
REPLAY: Plans, Specs and Addenda – Details are Everything 31.10.2025 55:11
No--Zach is not back! We are replaying an earlier episode of Powerhouse Fence! This week we talk about the importance of reviewing all the plans, specs and addenda as well as picking up all the little details. We will talk about how this can drastically affect the success or failure of a project. **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/.../Wish.../Make-A-WishMid-South ... **** PARTNERS: Thornto...
The Fear of Letting Go 24.10.2025 34:36
Dan shares how gripping everything too tight nearly broke him — and how building systems and trusting his team set him free. This episode dives into the fear of letting go, the power of delegation, and why real leadership means making yourself less essential. **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTNERS...
How My Mindset Evolved: 20 Years of Lessons 17.10.2025 39:42
This week, Dan discusses a couple of key shifts in his mindset that have evolved over 20 years of experience in the fence industry. Times have changed, and our mindset has to change with it. Don’t get stuck in your old ways. Keep moving forward! **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTNERS: Thornton Fen...
Getting Into Commercial Fence Pt 2 03.10.2025 1:04:20
This week Dan is going to lay out a step-by-step guide for you to follow to get into bidding and installing General Contractor commercial fence. What do you need to do before you ever bid a job? How can you find jobs to bid? Follow along for a few ideas of things you may not have thought of. Drop a comment or call in to ask any questions you might have. **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/s...
Live With Perry: From Metal Roofs to Fence Lines 26.09.2025 1:01:44
On this episode of the Powerhouse Fence Show , Dan Turbeville sits down with estimator Perry Parker on his final day at Memphis Fence. Coming from the metal roofing world, Perry shares his perspective on stepping into the fence industry and the pros and cons he’s discovered along the way.
Getting Into Commercial Fence 19.09.2025 52:31
This week Dan is going to lay out a step-by-step guide for you to follow to get into bidding and installing General Contractor commercial fence. What do you need to do before you ever bid a job? How can you find jobs to bid? Follow along for a few ideas of things you may not have thought of. Drop a comment or call in to ask any questions you might have. **** GoFundMe for Josh’s Family: https://www...
Track Costs or Bust 05.09.2025 52:11
This week Dan talks about tracking cost on projects. What is the downside? What can go wrong? What do you stand to gain? Are you tracking cost… Start Now!! **** GoFundMe for Josh’s Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honor-joshua-cumbies-memory-support-his-family **** Make-A-Wish: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishMid-South?px=11162554&pg=personal&fr_id=6676 **** PARTN...
Break Into Bidding with General Contractors 29.08.2025 1:04:26
This week Dan talks about getting into the world of Bidding jobs to General Contractors. What do you need to have? Where do you start? Where can you find jobs to bid? What do you submit when you bid a job? Call in or drop your questions in the comments!! PARTNERS : Thornton Fence/Business Consulting: https://fenceconsultinggroup.com Thornton Skool: https://www.skool.com/fencelinetosuccess/about Fe...
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