63 episodes

Join the Skid Steer Nation podcast to discover how excavation and land service business owners are finding innovative solutions to grow their businesses.

Our in-depth interviews provide valuable tips on everything from customer acquisition, sales and marketing, to employee recruitment and management, all while being entertained by our dynamic host.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to take your business to the next level!

Skid Steer Nation Skid Steer Nation

    • Business
    • 4.8 • 25 Ratings

Join the Skid Steer Nation podcast to discover how excavation and land service business owners are finding innovative solutions to grow their businesses.

Our in-depth interviews provide valuable tips on everything from customer acquisition, sales and marketing, to employee recruitment and management, all while being entertained by our dynamic host.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to take your business to the next level!

    Ryan Deemer | Unlock the Power of Specialization

    Ryan Deemer | Unlock the Power of Specialization

    Are you ready to transform your business by narrowing your focus and becoming a specialist in your field? 

    In this eye opening episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, I take you on a journey from being a generalist to becoming a specialized service provider. This episode is packed with actionable insights that can help you redefine your business approach and achieve greater success.


    Riches are in the Niches: Understand why focusing on a specific niche can lead to greater recognition and profitability. Learn how to identify your strengths, assess market needs, and choose a niche that sets you apart from the competition.


    Creating a Menu of Services: Discover the importance of having a clear and organized menu of services. Just like a well curated restaurant menu, your business offerings should be easy to understand and showcase your unique strengths. This clarity not only attracts more clients but also builds trust and credibility.


    Crafting a Compelling Value Proposition: Learn how to clearly communicate what makes your services unique and the benefits they offer. This straightforward approach helps in setting your business apart in a crowded market.


     Effective Marketing Tools: Get practical tips on using marketing tools effectively. From websites to social media, I highlight how these platforms can be leveraged to communicate your services and connect with potential clients even before they make contact.

    Why You Should Listen:

    This episode is a must listen for entrepreneurs and business owners in the construction and excavation industry who are looking to refine their service offerings and establish a strong market presence. 

    Whether you're struggling to find your niche or looking to take your business to the next level, the insights shared in this episode will provide you with the tools you need to succeed.

    🔗 Connect with Success:

    👉 Want to grow your business?: Groundbreaking Growth  https://www.groundbreakinggrowth.com/


    👉Find USA manufactured attachments: Visit our website, Skid Steer Nation https://www.skidsteernation.com⁠

    🚀 Special Offer: We've partnered with Jobber to offer you a 14 day free trial and 20% off your first year. Streamline your operations and boost your efficiency with Jobber.

    Start your free trial now! https://go.getjobber.com/SkidSteerNation

    • 26 min
    Sean Bookmyer: Excavating Dream, One Shovel at a Time

    Sean Bookmyer: Excavating Dream, One Shovel at a Time

    What if the secret to unstoppable success in the excavation game lies in doing less? Imagine being the recognized master of your craft, the excavation guru that every client seeks out for a specific service. This is the power of niching down - a counterintuitive strategy that separates the diggers from the pros.

    In this gripping episode, Ryan sits down with Sean Bookmyer, the driven entrepreneur behind Bookmyer Excavating. Brace yourself as Sean shares his remarkable journey of working a full-time job while relentlessly pursuing his passion for excavation on evenings and weekends.

    From digging pools to leveling driveways, Sean's tenacity has carved a path through the rugged terrain of the construction world. But the real inspiration lies in his unwavering determination to turn his side hustle into a full-fledged business venture - fueled by the recent arrival of his newborn son on Valentine's Day.

    Ryan and Sean delve deep into the challenges of balancing work, family, and entrepreneurship, offering invaluable insights for aspiring excavators. Uncover Sean's strategy for attracting customers through word-of-mouth and community Facebook groups, and learn how his background as a volunteer firefighter instills trust in clients.

    Brace for an engaging discussion on equipment acquisition, the art of estimating projects, and the transformative power of niching down your services. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting to dig your own path, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to build a groundbreaking excavation empire.

    🔗Connect with Success:

    👉 Connect with Sean and visit Bookmyer Excavating’s  Facebook Page::⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/BookmyerExcavatingLLC⁠⁠

    👉Want to grow your business?: [Groundbreaking Growth] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.groundbreakinggrowth.com/

    👉Find USA manufactured attachments: [Skid Steer Nation - Quality American Made Attachments]:⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.skidsteernation.com/

    • 53 min
    Jason Hartwell: From Blunders to Building Brilliance

    Jason Hartwell: From Blunders to Building Brilliance

    Ever wondered how a single setback can lead to a groundbreaking business transformation?

    In this episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ryan Deemer sits down with Jason Hartwell, the mastermind behind DBI Outdoor Solutions.

    Jason’s journey from running a small tractor service to establishing a thriving construction business is nothing short of inspiring. Jason’s story begins with his childhood love for heavy equipment, sparked by his father's influence. From a self-employed laborer to the owner of a construction company, his path wasn’t always smooth.

    Episode Highlights

    ✅Early Beginnings: Discover how Jason’s childhood love for heavy machinery, inspired by his father, set the foundation for his career in construction.

    ✅Initial Struggles: Learn about the financial mistakes and lack of insurance that nearly derailed his business early on.

    ✅Turning Point: Hear how meeting the right partner and mentors transformed Jason’s approach, leading to the birth of DBI Tractor Services.

    ✅Business Evolution: Explore the expansion of DBI from a small tractor service to a company offering driveways, site prep, and steel building construction.

    ✅Customer Service Philosophy: Understand Jason’s belief in treating customers like family, ensuring repeat business and strong relationships.

    Tune in to hear about DBI's evolution from a simple tractor service to a company that now offers a range of services including driveways, site prep, and steel building construction.

    Jason emphasizes the significance of treating customers like family, ensuring they return for future projects. His approach to business, with a focus on communication and satisfaction, is a blueprint for success in the construction industry.

    🔗Connect with Success:

    👉 Connect with Jason and visit DBI Outdoor Solution’s  Facebook Page:: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/dbitractorservices⁠

    👉Want to grow your business?: [Groundbreaking Growth] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    👉Find USA manufactured attachments: [Skid Steer Nation - Quality American Made Attachments]:⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skidsteernation.com/⁠

    • 54 min
    Cullen Cramer: Dump Trailer to Dream Job

    Cullen Cramer: Dump Trailer to Dream Job

    How did a viral Facebook post lead Cullen Cramer to become a successful residential foundation digging entrepreneur? In this inspiring episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, we sit down with Cullen Cramer as he shares his remarkable journey.

    Episode Highlights:

    ✅How Cullen used YouTube videos to educate himself on the dump trailer business

    ✅The importance of market research before investing in equipment

    ✅Why it's okay to "fail fast" when trying something new in your business

    ✅How he built a network of realtors, insurance agents and contractors to grow his word-of-mouth referrals

    Cullen's story is a testament to the power of passion, persistence, and a willingness to learn. He's living proof that anyone can turn a side hustle into a thriving business.

    Whether you're dreaming of escaping your cubicle or simply looking to grow your construction business, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Listen now, Follow us and get ready to take your business to the next level!

    🔗Connect with Success:

    👉 Connect with Cullen and visit his Facebook Page to see all the services that he offers: https://www.facebook.com/TheDumpTrailerGuyLLC

    👉Want to grow your business?: [Groundbreaking Growth] ⁠⁠https://www.groundbreakinggrowth.com/⁠⁠⁠

    👉Find USA manufactured attachments: [Skid Steer Nation - Quality American Made Attachments]:⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.skidsteernation.com/

    • 55 min
    Chandler Creech: From Layoff to Building His Excavation Empire

    Chandler Creech: From Layoff to Building His Excavation Empire

    Feeling lost after a layoff? Chandler Creech went from downsized to demolition in the best way possible - by building his own excavation company!

    This week’s episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast dives deep into Chandler's inspiring journey. Discover how he transformed a setback into a thriving business.

    Learn the key strategies he used to navigate the challenges of starting from scratch, the unwavering commitment that fueled his success, and the valuable lessons he picked up along the way. From maneuvering Covid's curveball to conquering his first skid steer, Chandler's story is a powerful testament to the power of perseverance and passion in entrepreneurship.

    Ready to take charge of your own future? Tune in for actionable insights and get inspired by Chandler's incredible rise! Subscribe to Skid Steer Nation Podcast for more success stories that will equip you to build your entrepreneurial dreams.

    🔗Connect with Success:

    👉 Visit Creech Excavation and see all the services that they offer:: https://www.facebook.com/CreechExcavation⁠

    👉Want to grow your business?: [Groundbreaking Growth] https://www.groundbreakinggrowth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    👉Find USA manufactured attachments: [Skid Steer Nation - Quality American Made Attachments]:⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skidsteernation.com/

    • 1 hr 28 min
    Reese Alley: Building a Stormwater Empire and Learning from Mistakes

    Reese Alley: Building a Stormwater Empire and Learning from Mistakes

    How do you navigate the challenges of the construction industry and scale your business while avoiding costly mistakes?

    In this episode, we sit down once again with Reese Alley, the driving force behind Adams and Alley, a stormwater and infrastructure construction company. After guesting from our podcast last year, Reese shares his journey from a $1.8 million business to a $4.1 million powerhouse, and the lessons he learned from losing $900,000 in the process.

    Discover how he's turning things around and getting back on track, and how you can avoid similar pitfalls in your own business.

    Don't miss out on the insights and advice from an industry expert who's been through the ups and downs of scaling a construction business. Tune in to learn more about Reese Alley's story and how it can help you build a successful and sustainable business in the construction and excavation industry.

    🔗Connect with Success:

    👉 Subscribe to Reese Alley on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SCAConstruction

    👉Want to grow your business?: [Groundbreaking Growth] ⁠⁠https://www.groundbreakinggrowth.com/⁠⁠⁠

    👉Find USA manufactured attachments: [Skid Steer Nation - Quality American Made Attachments]:⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.skidsteernation.com/

    • 58 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
25 Ratings

25 Ratings

User263 ,

Thought provoking and informative!

Host, Ryan is a great interviewer and experienced entrepreneur that and brings and even keeled approach to business and life. Learning from the experience of others and sharing lessons learned, this podcast is informative and entertaining.

309 Paving ,

Great Poscast

Love the podcast and information for business owners!

Jake from East TN ,

10/10 dirt podcast

Insanely helpful for dirt/equipment contractors. Crazy amounts of info packed into these podcasts

Top Podcasts In Business

The Ramsey Show
Ramsey Network
REAL AF with Andy Frisella
Andy Frisella #100to0
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
Money News Network
The Money Mondays
Dan Fleyshman
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha
Hala Taha | YAP Media Network
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Vox Media Podcast Network

You Might Also Like

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt
BuildWitt
Breaking Ground
Michael Greig
Excavation Profits Podcast®
Scott Andreasen
Dirt Bags Podcast
Luke Eggebraaten & Luke Payne
On Grade Podcast
Brandon Weinlein and Devon Boudreau
Fullerton Unfiltered
Brian Fullerton