Podcasts about throttled up

He went from renting a skid steer on weekends to landing $4 million in work in 60 days.But the real shift wasn't equipment — it was systems.And the biggest lesson? Stop racing to the bottom on price.Jack Eso of RoseBrooke Site Development breaks down how he scaled from a side hustle to a 10-man operation doing site work, utilities, concrete, and full residential packages in North Carolina. This episode isn't about hype — it's about margins, structure, and building a company that doesn't fall apart when you step away.If you're tired of guessing at numbers, chasing every job, and feeling buried in your own business… this one hits home.Takeaways:✅ 50% Gross Profit Rule (Residential): Jack stopped chasing the “going rate” and built his pricing around what his business actually needs — not what competitors charge.✅ $300K–$350K Revenue Per Employee: He tracks revenue per team member to know exactly when it makes sense to hire.✅ Automated Sales Follow-Up: Email, voicemail drops, and video walkthroughs of estimates increased professionalism — and conversions.✅ Outsourced Estimating = Time Freedom: Hiring a commercial estimating firm helped him land $4M in projects without becoming the bottleneck.✅ Say No Early: Fiberglass pools? Done. If it doesn't fit the system, it's not worth the lesson.Why It Matters:If you're running crews, bidding bigger jobs, or trying to stop undercharging — this episode shows how to build real structure without losing control.Links:➡️ Visit Rosebrooke Site Development's website – Follow his Jack Eso's excavation journey.https://rosebrookelh.com/➡️ Shop Attachments at Skid Steer Nation: ⁠https://www.skidsteernation.com⁠ – “Build your business with the right attachments.”➡️ Marketing Help at Throttled Up: ⁠https://www.getthrottledup.com⁠ – “Marketing built for contractors.”

He walked away from a VP position with 208 employees.Bought one excavator. No real plan.Then learned the hard way that “booked out” doesn't mean profitable.Jeremy Whitson left a 21-year career in the automotive industry to build Whitson Farms Excavation from scratch. What he didn't expect? That cash flow—not equipment—would be the real battle. In this episode, Jeremy breaks down commercial work, stormwater systems, estimating discipline, and why too much work nearly wrecked his company.This one is about growth pressure, schedule chaos, retention checks, and building a team the right way.Takeaways:✅ Too Much Work Is Worse Than Not Enough – Overbooking commercial projects nearly cost him his reputation when rain delays stacked jobs on top of each other.✅ Commercial = Cash Flow Discipline – 45–90 day pay cycles and 5–10% retention mean subs are often funding the project.✅ Bid Like You'll Win Every Job – Don't throw numbers out hoping to land one. If you bid it, plan to execute it.✅ Know Your Daily Break-Even – Insurance, fuel, moving equipment, bidding time—it all counts.✅ Focus on What You're Great At – He stopped doing septic installs himself and partnered instead. Efficiency beats ego.Why It Matters:If you're running excavation, utilities, or site work, this episode will sharpen how you think about growth, estimating, and protecting your reputation in commercial projects.Links:➡️ Connect with Jeremy Whitson – Follow his excavation journey. https://www.facebook.com/wfexcavationco➡️ Shop Attachments at Skid Steer Nation: https://www.skidsteernation.com – “Build your business with the right attachments.”➡️ Marketing Help at Throttled Up: https://www.getthrottledup.com – “Marketing built for blue-collar contractors.”

In this episode of the Skid Steer Nation podcast, Ryan Deemer is joined by marketing expert Clay Deal to discuss their new venture, Throttled Up Marketing, which aims to serve small business owners in the excavation and construction industry.  Together, they dive deep into their unique approach to marketing—offering tailored solutions for businesses at different revenue levels. Ryan and Clay talk about the challenges faced by business owners, including managing marketing efforts alongside day-to-day operations, and how Throttled Up is designed to scale with businesses as they grow.  With Clay's 13 years of experience in digital marketing and Ryan's hands-on knowledge of the excavation industry, this new partnership will offer business owners everything they need, from systems and automation to lead generation and digital strategy. The episode highlights the importance of building a solid foundation, measuring success, and providing actionable insights for businesses looking to thrive in today's competitive landscape.  They also discuss their philosophy of transparency, personalized marketing packages, and why Throttled Up Marketing is the perfect solution for businesses at various stages of growth.  Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, Ryan and Clay believe this partnership will offer the tools and knowledge to help business owners achieve their goals. Takeaways: ✅ The importance of understanding your company's mission and setting clear business goals. ✅ How to transition from a "one-size-fits-all" marketing strategy to a personalized approach. ✅ Why creating systems and processes is essential for growth and sustainability. ✅ Marketing isn't just about getting leads—it's about turning those leads into long-term customers. ✅ The difference between quality leads and the sheer volume of leads, and why quality should be prioritized. ✅ How to implement automation and systematization to free up more time for business owners.

Matt, Dustin, and Ryan sit down in studio and talk all things racing!

Brayton Laster of Brayton Laster Motorsports returns to Throttled Up to discuss his most recent race with Mullins' Racing at Talladega. The day didn't end the way anyone had hoped for Brayton as he was an innocent bystander in someone else's mess. Here all the hilarious recaps from Brayton about the entire weekend. We also receive breaking news from Brayton about his future plans!

Throttled Up - 123 - Super Stock Driver Grant Simpson Pewter Hall Super Stock Driver Grant Simpson is in studio to discuss his 2021 racing start.

Some of the best moments and interviews from the 2019 year on Throttled Up The Podcast.

Matt and Dustin give a midseason update!

Matt and Dustin visit the Shop of the Electric Go Kart Racing Team, Black Cat Racing at Jennings County High School.

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Matt and Dustin sit down with a room full of race fans to discuss the upcoming season.

Audio from the Throttled Up Shops Video

Matt and Dustin sit down with Jason Hehman and talk about the result of the season and look forward to 2019.

Matt, Dustin, and Nathan Bowling talk about the first season of Throttled Up, look back on the race season, and look ahead to the offseason!

Matt and Dustin sit down with Ryan Bowling, Nathan Bowling, and Michael Staples to discuss the upcoming Bowman 50 and Jackson 100 races this weekend at Brownstown Speedway!

Paul Lundgaard, Jackson Mears, and Juice sit down to do a live listener league draft and chat with @married_show host Dustin Roller to talk about the league and the fact that he has a racing podcast as well called Throttled Up! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juiceintheam/support

Episode 65 26Aug2018 Attendees Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski Agenda Verizon’s throttling interrupted Firefighting services https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/08/verizon-throttled-fire-departments-unlimited-data-during-calif-wildfire/ California state assembly plans to hear this casehttps://www.mercurynews.com/2018/08/23/california-state-assembly-plans-hearing-on-verizon-throttling-of-firefighters-data/ Net Neutrality Stuff https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-internet/twenty-two-states-ask-u-s-appeals-court-to-reinstate-net-neutrality-rules-idUSKCN1L605W http://www.govtech.com/policy/California-Net-Neutrality-Bill-Advances-Amid-Industry-Criticism.html Fortnite and Google https://mashable.com/2018/08/25/google-epic-games-fortnite-android-app-exploit/ T Mobile Breach https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/8/24/17776836/tmobile-hack-data-breach-personal-information-two-million-customers Europe to ban Halogen Light bulbs https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/aug/23/europe-to-ban-halogen-lightbulbs Tesla to stay public https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/24/tesla-to-stay-publicly-traded-elon-musk-says-company-is-better-off.html   Notes - Plugs, worthy mentions, etc. I4O on Spotify I4O on Podbean I4O on Google Play I4O on iTunes I4O on Stitcher I4O on Twitch I4O on Facebook I4O on Twitter

#0 Justin Bowling and #93W Brayden Watson join Throttled Up to talk about their rookie season.

A new podcast detailing racing news from all divisions. Major focus on southern Indiana dirt track racers, but will also feature news from Salem Speedway, Eldora, and all your Indy and NASCAR news.

Dustin and Kallie invite Matt The Voice into the studio to talk racing and a new podcasting venture between Matt and Dustin. Matt and Dustin will be releasing a new podcast called Throttled Up with Matt and Dustin that will feature weekly talk about all types of racing!