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Love dirt? Get a sneak-peek into the world of heavy construction and mining through the lens of Aaron Witt, president of BuildWitt. On a mission to "Make the Dirt World a Better Place," he travels to projects and mine sites around the world weekly to tell the stories of the awesome people who call t…

Aaron Witt


    • Apr 30, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Dirt Talk by BuildWitt podcast is a valuable resource for anyone in the construction and heavy equipment industry. As a young tech fresh out of college, I stumbled upon this podcast and it has been instrumental in my career growth. The hosts, Aaron and Alex, along with their team, bring awareness to the pressing issues facing the industry and provide practical solutions. They cover a wide range of topics related to heavy equipment, construction, and infrastructure, creating a platform for professionals to learn, share experiences, and connect with like-minded individuals.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the variety of guests they bring on. From operators to business owners, they feature experts from different sectors of the industry who share their insights and experiences. This diversity provides a well-rounded perspective on various aspects of the dirt world. Additionally, the hosts are knowledgeable and engaging, making each episode both informative and entertaining.

    Furthermore, BuildWitt tackles important topics that are often overlooked or ignored in the construction industry. They address the "people problem" and actively work towards finding solutions that can truly make a difference. Their dedication to creating positive change is inspiring and serves as an example for others in the industry.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to this podcast, one small criticism could be that some episodes might feel repetitive after a while. However, given how vast the topic of heavy equipment and construction is, it's understandable that certain themes will naturally overlap.

    In conclusion, The Dirt Talk by BuildWitt podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in or interested in the construction and heavy equipment industry. It offers insightful discussions, practical advice, and engaging stories from experts across various sectors. Whether you're an operator looking to advance your career or a business owner seeking innovative solutions for your company's challenges, this podcast provides valuable knowledge and inspiration. I highly recommend giving it a listen!



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    Latest episodes from Dirt Talk by BuildWitt

    From Family Business to Winning Major Contracts - Ricky Webb (DT 438)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 132:50


    Ricky is the owner of East Coast Demolition, a third-generation abatement and demolition company serving North Carolina and Virginia. As he's taken over the business, he's focused on investing further in equipment, people, and safety to compete at a higher level with major GCs and the US Government. Follow Ricky on LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/ricky-webb-650a64158/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed%3BzjqQBTHYQ16HBkReJLpQfQ%3D%3D Learn more about East Coast Demolition at: https://www.eastcoastdemolition.com/ Want to better develop your civil construction workforce and leaders? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Throwing Bones & New Feature Testing (Building BuildWitt #50) - DT437

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 14:13


    Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    He Builds People, Not Just Projects - John Dudlicek - DT 436

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 116:20


    John is VP and COO at Grimmer Construction, an Indiana-based civil construction company. He's been involved in building a long list of complex projects over the years, but he believes his finest work is instead the people he's built along the way. Follow John on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-dudlicek-63351417/ Learn more about Grimmer Construction at: https://grimmerconstruction.com/ Want to better develop your civil construction workforce and leaders? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Texas Concrete, Tunneling & Dredging (Building BuildWitt #49) - DT435

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 20:12


    Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting https://events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/summary Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Aaron Interviewed on the Conquer Cast! – DT434

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 83:44


    Trevor Farnes is the Co-Founder of MTN OPS, a performance nutrition and supplement brand designed for hunters, hikers, and backcountry athletes. He's also the host of the Conquer Cast, which he asked me to be on during a recent visit to Nashville. We had fun, so I asked if we could share it here as well! Listen to the Conquer Cast: https://mtnops.com/pages/the-conquer-cast?_pos=1&_sid=9faa48706&_ss=r Follow Trevor Farnes on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorfarnes/ Shop MTN OPS at: https://mtnops.com Want to better train and develop your civil construction workforce and leaders? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Strategy & Last Call for Dirt World (Building BuildWitt # 48) - DT433

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 21:08


    Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting https://events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/summary Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mikel Bowman w/ Bowman Legacies – DT 432

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 116:21


    Mikel Bowman is the President of Bowman Legacies, a consulting business focusing on leadership and organizational culture. After a past life as a social worker turned driller and miner, he's now leveraging his past to help Dirt World companies develop their next generation. Follow Mikel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikel-bowman-256137122/ Learn more about Bowman Legacies: https://www.bowmanlegacies.com/ Want to better train and develop your civil construction workforce and leaders? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Shame: A Life Lesson (Building BuildWitt #47) - DT431

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 10:10


    Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting https://events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/summary Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Casey Dillon w/ Atlas Excavating – DT 430

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 139:40


    Casey Dillon is President and CEO of Atlas Excavating, an Indiana-based civil construction company specializing in tough projects, especially complex underground utility installation. Casey started at the company decades ago alongside his parents and now leads the business with his brother as the second generation, with planning now focused on what the third generation will look like. Follow Casey on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-dillon-91303517/ Learn more about Atlas Excavating at: https://atlasdigs.com Want to better train and develop your civil construction workforce and leaders? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Diamonds & Media Restructure (Building BuildWitt #46) - DT429

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 17:21


    Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting https://events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/summary Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Daron Earlewine w/ Rogue Collective – DT 428

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 119:35


    Daron is the founder of Blackbird Mission and, most recently, Rogue Collective, a coaching platform for leaders who want to discover and live out their God-given purpose in business. Not only are we huge believers in his mission, but he's working with many folks in the Dirt World nowadays, too! Learn more about Rouge Collective at: https://www.daronearlewine.com/rogue/ Follow Daron on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daron-earlewine-1b625969/ Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting https://events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/summary Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Richie Brothers, Orlando & New Website Demo (Building BuildWitt #45) - DT427

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 11:14


    Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting https://events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/summary Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Randy Blount w/ BuildWitt – DT 426

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 81:53


    Randy is the CEO of BuildWitt. THE BuildWitt. After building a civil construction company from a small family business to one of Arizona's most capable contractors, he joined BuildWitt to develop the Dirt World's next generation in a bigger way. Follow Randy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-blount-04a895a/ Learn more about BuildWitt here: https://buildwitt.com/ Want to better train and develop your civil construction teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    United States Army Corps, Target Market & Freelancers (Building BuildWitt #44) - DT 425

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 15:17


    Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting https://events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/summary Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Jeff Spatz w/ Graham Company – DT 424

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 125:43


    Jeff is the Vice President of Safety Services at Graham Company, an insurance broker and risk-management firm specializing in high-risk industries, like construction. After spending decades working in and for the industry, he now spends most of his time educating teams on how to reduce risk and incidents through genuine care. Learn more about Graham Company at: https://grahamco.com/ Follow Jeff on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-spatz/ Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    90% Sold, Growing Users & Momentum (Building BuildWitt #43) – DT 423

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 18:28


    Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting https://events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/summary Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Keith Brubacher w/ Brubacher Excavating – DT 422

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 122:57


    Keith is President of Brubacher Excavating, a large site work and civil contractor based in Eastern Pennsylvania. Taking charge of the company in his early 30s, he's learned many fun and not-so-fun lessons along the way and is now considering what the third generation of leadership looks like within the long-standing company. Learn more about Brubacher Excavating, Inc. at: https://www.brubacher.net/ Follow Keith on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-brubacher-2b867814/ Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/productQuestions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BHAG, Speaking, and 10,000 Lessons (Building BuildWitt #42) – DT 421

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 17:06


    Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting https://events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/summary Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Dirt Talk Q&A – DT 420

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 56:40


    I'm back to answer listener questions! Got more? Send them to dirttalk@buildwitt.com for me to answer on future episodes! Learn more about BuildWitt at: https://www.buildwitt.com/ Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting https://events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/summary Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Skunk Works, 3 Year Deals, and Resignations (Building BuildWitt #41) – DT 419

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 17:04


    Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting https://events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/summary Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jason Richmond w/ BuildWitt – DT 418

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 122:55


    Jason is BuildWitt's President of Dirt World, encompassing our annual leadership event (the Ariat Dirt World Summit), and our community-building efforts on Dirt World Connect. After decades working in the construction and materials industries, working his way up from a shovel to company leadership, Jason's now putting his skills to the test to help build the Dirt World's next generation of workers and leaders! Follow Jason on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbrichmond/ Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting https://events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/summary Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Autonomous Dozers, Lumberjacks, and Salt (Building BuildWitt #40) – DT 417

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 17:55


    Aaron shares an update about his recent visit out west for the vlog and other various company happenings. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Clay Greene w/ Garney Construction – DT 416

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 123:40


    Clay Greene is the Construction Technology Department Manager at Garney Construction, America's largest water and wastewater infrastructure contractor. Starting his career in the field, he now uses his experience to serve the thousands of Garney employee owners by effectively implementing the latest construction technology, from drones to software. Learn more about Garney Construction at: https://www.garney.com/ Follow Clay on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clay-greene-80163559/ Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting https://events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/summary Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BuildWitt Dashboard and 80% Tickets Sold (Building BuildWitt #39) – DT 415

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 17:21


    Aaron shares the run down on what the heck the BuildWitt Dashboard is for company use and how this important system plays a role in Transparency Wins.  Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Judd Palmer w/ JP Excavating – DT 414

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 123:45


    Judd is President of JP Excavating, a civil construction company that does just about everything, from mass excavation to paving, around the St. George, Utah area. He's no stranger to trying new ways of doing things, most recently embarking on a fleet painting scheme and a new training effort. Learn more about JP Excavating at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jp-excavating/ Follow Judd on Instagram: @jpex1993 Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting https://events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/summary Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    8 Lessons I Learned in 2025 (Building BuildWitt #38) – DT 413

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 21:05


    Aaron lays out and elaborates on the eight lessons he learned in 2025. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Andrew Brown w/ Trades Media – DT 412

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 113:31


    Andrew Brown is the Founder and Host of Trades Media, an organization dedicated to growing the trades through attracting and developing Gen Z. After decades of running a nationwide safety supply company, he made the plunge into promoting the trades full-time. Odds are you've seen his stuff! Learn more about Andrew Brown at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-brown-b1736a5/ Follow Trades Media on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trades-media/ Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Christmas Break…and You Should Too (Building BuildWitt #37) – DT 411

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 20:27


    Aaron shares his thoughts on the two week Christmas break and it's impact on the BuildWitt team. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ben Warren w/ Warren Land Solutions – DT 410

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 112:36


    Ben Warren is the President and Founder of Warren Land Solutions, a land clearing contractor working in the southern US. Now in his 30s, he's learned a lot of lessons along the way! Learn more about Ben Warren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warren-solutions/ Follow Warren Land Solutions on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/warren-land-solutions/ Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Office Cleanup and Project Updates to Close Out 2025 (Building BuildWitt #36) – DT 409

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 17:10


    For the final installment of updates for 2025, Aaron recaps a recent office cleanup and why this is so important. Aaron also gives some final project and platform updates as the BuildWitt team closed out the year strong. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Rod Bull w/ Komatsu – DT 408

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 124:36


    Rod Bull is CEO of Komatsu North America… He leads a team of thousands building and supporting machines that move dirt, mine resources, and keep our world moving. Starting as an analyst, he worked his way through other OEMs, eventually landing at Komatsu with their acquisition of Joy Global in 2017. He officially took over as CEO of Komatsu North America in 2025. Learn more about Komatsu at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/komatsu/posts/?feedView=all Learn more about Komatsu North America at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/komatsunorthamerica/posts/?feedView=all Follow Rod Bull on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rod-bull-6136904b/ Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com!Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Dubai, MQL's, and Benefits (Building BuildWitt #35) – DT 407

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 18:35


    Aaron gives a quick recap on his recent trip to Dubai, some new things coming to BuildWitt Improve, sales talk, and lastly, what the heck is up with benefits at BuildWitt. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Randy Gravitt w/ Lead Every Day – DT 406

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 101:15


    Randy Gravitt is Co-Founder of Lead Every Day, a business dedicated to helping develop leaders within the professional world. Starting as a high school teacher and then spending a career within Ministry, Randy has learned plenty about not only how to lead at work, but most importantly, at home. Learn more about Lead Every Day at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-every-day/ Follow Randy Gravitt on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randygravitt/Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Q1 Planning and 2026 Budget (Building BuildWitt #34) — DT 405

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 19:01


    Aaron dives into what's been going on to plan for Q1 and shares some insight into the 2026 BuildWitt budget. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Joel McKee w/ McKee Construction — DT 404

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 92:44


    Joel McKee is President of McKee Construction, a Mississippi-based site work contractor. After an upbringing around forestry, Joel saw earthwork and utilities as a way to escape his previous job as a land broker. After five years of building the business, they have learned many valuable lessons! Learn more about McKee Construction at: https://mckeecompanies.com/ Follow Joel on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-mckee-8886a3271/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Thank You, Support, and Announcements (Building BuildWitt #33) — DT 403

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 19:19


    Aaron reflects on giving thanks to those involved in the Dirt World, gives a snapshot on internal BuildWitt employee time off, and covers some other various BuildWitt happenings going on right now. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Christmas Special — Dirt World Talk! — DT 402

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 56:42


    Aaron gives his 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit talk, which focuses on the state of the construction industry, the enormous opportunity ahead, and how leaders can and must adopt a future-focused mindset. Learn more about BuildWitt at: https://buildwitt.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    YouTube and $177,000 for Charity (Building BuildWitt #32) — DT 401

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 18:37


    Aaron shares some thoughts on YouTube and how it fits into the organization as a whole and updates on the money raised for charity at the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Michele & Mike O'Rourke of O'Rourke Wrecking — DT 400

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 86:25


    Michele and Mike O'Rourke lead O'Rourke Wrecking Company, a Cincinnati-based demolition company with a long history of challenging projects across Ohio and beyond. As a husband and wife who took over the business unexpectedly decades ago, they've worked together to not only grow the company, but the demolition industry as a whole. Learn more about O'Rourke Wrecking at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/o'rourke-wrecking-company/ Follow Michele on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micheleorourke/ Follow Mike on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-o-rourke-2a55a77/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Coal, 2026 Dirt World Sales, and 100 New Videos (BuildWitt Update #31) — DT 399

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 10:58


    Aaron gives an update on meeting a huge sales goal for the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit and a breakdown of the 100 new training videos added to the Improve platform. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Adam Sadilek w/ AIM Intelligent Machines – DT 398

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 109:34


    Adam is the Founder of AIM Intelligent Machines, a US-based company that automates ground-engaging machines, such as dozers and excavators, using AI and machine learning. Now a few years into business, they're scaling across construction and mining operations worldwide. Learn more about AIM at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aim-intelligent-machines/ Follow Adam on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsadilek/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit Lessons Learned (BuildWitt Update #30) — DT 397

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 12:42


    Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned after the close of the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Dirt Talk Q&A — DT 396

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 61:17


    Aaron's back to answer your questions. Send us your questions — dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Pickle, Trash, and Dirt World is a GO (BuildWitt Update #29) — DT 395

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 12:30


    Aaron talks about a recent tough pickle he had to tackle, his Vlog trip to visit Casella and their waste management operations, and the latest surrounding Dirt World. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Brian Anderson w/ Bear Construction — DT 394

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 137:29


    Brian Anderson is President of Bear Construction, a site work company based in Middle Tennessee. Started in 2019 by driving to water service projects in a Kia, Brian's shared much of his business journey online for others to see and learn from. Learn more about Bear Construction at: https://tnbearllc.com/ Follow Brian Anderson on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-anderson-08415560/ Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bring Back the Trades, AI, and 1,300+ Attendees (BuildWitt Update #28) — DT 393

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 13:49


    Aaron recaps his recent speaking engagement at the annual Bring Back the Trades event, some quick thoughts on AI tools, and what it means to have had 1,300+ attendees at the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit.  Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Dick Zhang w/ Bluelight (Autonomous) Machines — DT 392

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 132:34


    Dick's CEO of Bluelight Machines, an autonomous civil construction machine startup that's already working with leading civil companies nationwide to automate rollers and articulated trucks. He's using many lessons learned from building a previous technology company serving the civil construction and mining industries to help contractors build better than ever. Learn more about Bluelight Machines at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluelight-machines/ Follow Dick Zhang on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhangr/

    Dale Carnegie and Learning Cultures (BuildWitt Update #27) — DT 391

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 15:31


    Aaron recaps his attendance at a recent Dale Carnegie conference and gives some thoughts on learning culture. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com!

    Paul Jones w/ Solomon Builders – DT 390

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 113:12


    Paul is President of Solomon Builders, a Nashville-based general contractor who's performed notable work like the Ramsey Solutions HQ and the Nashville Zoo. After a tragic event in 2020 put the company's future in question, they've been on a journey to define who they are and double down on it. Learn more about Solomon Builders: https://www.solomonbuilders.com/  Follow Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-jones-378a6a46/  Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!

    Bulldozer Art, New Hires, and Seating Charts (BuildWitt Update #26) — DT 389

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 15:03


    Aaron recaps the latest at BuildWitt. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!

    Joe Pehanick w/ East Bay Tire – DT 388

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 138:06


    Joe is CEO of East Bay Tire, a California-based tire distributor and service provider, serving anyone from trucking companies to ports to quarries. With thousands of customers and applications, Joe is taking the company in a more service and data-driven direction, aiming to educate customers and provide greater value than the traditional tire model. And while not sexy, the whole world moves on tires! Follow Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joepehanick/ Learn more about East Bay Tire: https://eastbaytire.com/ Listen to the Around the Bead Podcast: https://www.aroundthebead.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!

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