Per Diem Podcast

Per Diem Podcast
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Jump in the front seat as the host Keaton Turner takes you on a daily ride through his life as if you were sitting right there in the action with him. The Per Diem Podcast is a daily dialogue of the good, the bad, and the ugly of building a business.

  1. Season Two Finale: Know When to Walk Away

    08/13/2025

    Season Two Finale: Know When to Walk Away

    Keaton Turner begins by addressing Josh Mellott, offering encouragement and updates on wrapping up Season Two. He reflects on past chapters, gut instincts, and his mother's health, intertwining personal commitments with business. The episode delves into mindset, late-night decisions, and knowing when to walk away from life's various aspects, including employee departures. Keaton discusses emotions and finding peace in letting go, reevaluating life, and time management. He reflects on Season Two, teases Season Three, and expresses listener appreciation. The episode concludes with discussions on Turner Staffing, wine walks, marketing challenges, and maximizing podcast impact, bidding farewell to Season Two.

    53 min
  2. Gateway Drugs Are Bad: The Downward Spiral of Decision-Making in a Career, Business and Marriage

    08/12/2025

    Gateway Drugs Are Bad: The Downward Spiral of Decision-Making in a Career, Business and Marriage

    Keaton Turner kicks off the episode with his morning routine and breakfast with colleagues. He shares business and life war stories, discussing Slack communication, financial tactics, and future goals. The episode explores work-life balance, corrects a previous topic by Trevor, and uses "gateway drugs" as career metaphors. Keaton examines social media's impact on business image and warns against "shiny object syndrome." He addresses relationship pitfalls, scorekeeping in partnerships, and the dangers of venting to third parties. Lifestyle inflation in relationships is highlighted. Keaton wraps up with advice, meeting takeaways, and appreciation.

    55 min
  3. Sharing Struggles and Building Camaraderie: Reflections on Consistency and Industry Change

    08/11/2025

    Sharing Struggles and Building Camaraderie: Reflections on Consistency and Industry Change

    Keaton Turner opens up about the struggle with daily recordings and the commitment to consistency. He shares reflections from a dinner with Michael Botts and Daniel Kelly, touching on the camaraderie and future of their industry. Overcoming the "Sunday scaries" with advice from Shelby, he values sharing both good and bad days with listeners. Keaton includes feedback and prayers for Tyler, emphasizing the importance of community support. He delves into professional challenges and the industry's grind, stressing the need for taking responsibility for change. The episode highlights team contributions, mindset balance, and concludes with motivational thoughts.

    34 min
  4. When to Give Up and When to Double Your Bet: Lessons on Leadership and Growth

    08/10/2025

    When to Give Up and When to Double Your Bet: Lessons on Leadership and Growth

    Keaton Turner kicks off with a warm welcome, sharing a Saturday night movie pick and podcast updates, including a special "vault" episode. He reflects on themes of relatability and perception in business, discussing work-life balance, perseverance, and the need to pivot. Keaton explores the long-term impact of actions, patience with new hires, and decision-making strategies. The episode covers adapting in business, fostering a results-oriented mindset, and mentoring. Keaton also discusses team building, managing change, and the importance of patience and commitment in decision-making, before concluding with future plans.

    48 min
  5. Red Pill vs. Blue Pill: Avoiding the Lessons or Searching for a Peaceful Chapter

    08/09/2025

    Red Pill vs. Blue Pill: Avoiding the Lessons or Searching for a Peaceful Chapter

    Keaton Turner kicks off the episode with a warm welcome and dives into sales and marketing strategies, giving a nod to his dedicated team. He discusses the strategic use of short-term contracts and recognizes standout employees in logistics and coordination. A light-hearted coffee break segues into golf plans and a weekly competition. Keaton addresses a listener's dilemma involving a challenging coworker, weighing the merits of leaving versus learning from tough situations. He reflects on the value of difficult experiences and mindset shifts, offering insights on when to confront challenges and when to step back. The episode concludes with lessons from bad bosses, a call for reviews, and some humor.

    43 min
  6. Mastering Equipment Costs - Part III: Ops Team vs. Equipment Team

    08/08/2025

    Mastering Equipment Costs - Part III: Ops Team vs. Equipment Team

    In this episode, Keaton Turner explores environmental fees and their hidden costs from a customer perspective, continuing the equipment cost series. He recaps previous episodes and highlights the importance of team dynamics in equipment management. Keaton discusses strategies and methodologies, including internal equipment invoicing and its effects. He emphasizes integrating equipment and operations teams, the project manager's role in fostering internal customer service, and avoiding silos for unity. The episode concludes with a call for listener feedback on team strategies.

    51 min
  7. Mastering Equipment Costs - Part II : Equipment Operating Expense (EOE)

    08/07/2025

    Mastering Equipment Costs - Part II : Equipment Operating Expense (EOE)

    Keaton Turner explores mastering equipment costs, sharing insights from his experience. He tackles challenges like Equipment Operating Expenses (EOE) variability, idling implications, and calculating EOE by asset ID. Keaton discusses environmental fees, the importance of cost preparation for project bidding, and dispels equipment cost myths. He also provides a real-life example of equipment longevity and emphasizes the role of machine costs in business success. The episode concludes with a teaser for what's next.

    40 min
  8. Mastering Equipment Costs - Part I: Insights, Strategies, and Real-Life Lessons

    08/06/2025

    Mastering Equipment Costs - Part I: Insights, Strategies, and Real-Life Lessons

    In this episode, Keaton Turner reflects on overcoming a bad day and credits David Kellerstrasse for his influence. He discusses the power of mindset in facing challenges and shares industry news on MP Materials and Apple's investment. Keaton covers economic fluctuations in mining and answers a listener's question on equipment costing and strategy. He highlights Mike Vorster's book and discusses simplifying equipment ownership costs, financing, and estimating residual value. Topics include calculating ownership cost per hour, the impact of idling, and usage-based cost accounting, wrapping up with insights on equipment depreciation and field decisions.

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Jump in the front seat as the host Keaton Turner takes you on a daily ride through his life as if you were sitting right there in the action with him. The Per Diem Podcast is a daily dialogue of the good, the bad, and the ugly of building a business.

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  • Creator
    Per Diem Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    190
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Per Diem Podcast
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    Per Diem Podcast

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