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Per Diem Podcast — 263 episodes
Season 4, Ep. 12: When to Sell the Business & When NOT to…
Season 4, Ep. 11: Faith, Risk, and Lessons in Business with David Harris
Season 4, Ep. 10: Heartbreak & 10% More Effort from the Vault
Season 4, Ep. 9: Cowboy to CEO, Shooting from the Hip Gets You Killed
Season 4, Ep. 8: Where Did All the Good Ole Boys Go?
Season 4, Ep. 7: Leadership is Brisket
Season 4, Episode 6: The Boss is Too Big Time to Get His Hands Dirty
Season 4, Ep 5: Get Used to Winning
Season 4, Ep. 4: Profit, Passion, and the Essence of Entrepreneurship
Season 4, Ep. 3: Fat Lil Girlfriends, Winning the Game and the Power of Micro Wins
Season 4, Ep. 2 - Too Comfortable: The Key to Growth and Overcoming Stagnation
Season 4, Ep. 1 - Building Enterprise Value: Insights on Business Valuation and Team Success
Checking the Boxes: Building Stronger Relationships Through Daily Actions
How to Build a Side Hustle Dirt Business: Don’t Do it, But If You Must..
Keyboard CEO’s, Misleading Advice, and Who Should Start a Business
Two Ways to Become an Expert, Fighting Environmental Fees & Knowing What Good Looks Like
How to Get Promoted: Training Your Replacement and Succession Planning
Survival Mode & Midnight Math: Navigating the Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster
The Truth About Profit Margins: Balancing Stability and Growth in Business
Saying No: The Art of Letting the Elk Walk Away
RANT: This Is WHY Your Company Treats You Like a Number
Do You Own The Business or Does the Business Own You? — Long-Term Business Growth and Sustainability
Stop Complaining and Start Owning: Building Mental Toughness and Responsibility
Embracing the Suck: Navigating Challenges and Growth in Your Twenties
Working Hard or Hardly Working: Balancing Authenticity, Recognition, and Workplace Dynamics
What Do You Cost: Generate Revenue or Reduce Cost and Build an Owner's Mindset
Second Chances: Reflections on Tiger Woods, Loyalty, and Personal Redemption
Listener Q&A Part 3: Insights from Naples and Firing People Who Don’t Fit
Listener Q&A Part 2: Lessons, Reflections, and Living Without Regrets
Listener Q&A Part 1: A Dive into Projects, Plans and Challenges
Scaling with Strategy: Overcoming Control and Building Leadership for Business Growth
Personal Development Journey w/ Justin Rohrer: Growth, Mentorship, and Building a Positive Mindset
Finding Your Path: Career Alignment, Self-Awareness, and Advice for Aspiring Professionals
March 28th Reflections: Keaton's Birthday Insights on Life, Business, and Personal Growth
Chasing Fulfillment: Dreams, Success, and Exploring Faith
Money Talks: Bonuses, Negotiations, and an Employees Worth
How to Get Your Foot in the Door: Strategies for Sales, Branding, and Customer Connection
Sharp Dressed Man: Confidence, Appearance, and the Details That Make a Difference
Breaking Free: Choosing Happiness and Cutting Out Toxic Relationships
Authenticity in Business: Lessons from Bud Light, Transparency, and Building Genuine Connections
Balancing the Storm: Navigating Work, Life, and Leadership Challenges
Who Is Your Biggest Fan: The Power of Self-Confidence in Business and Life
THE RECIPE: How to Go from Scratch to $100M+ | Sales, Capital, Branding, and People
From Family Lessons to AI Futures: Navigating Technology and Leadership in Business Evolution
Would I Lie to You Baby? Trust, Transparency, and Relationships: Building Foundations for Growth
Reputation, Nicotine, and a Trip Through the Desert: How Emotional Reactions Affect The Mission
Season 3 Intermission
Effort, Success, and Saying No: Building a Foundation for Growth
What Are We Trying to Solve: Addressing Root Causes and Embracing Creativity in Business
Fall on the Sword: Navigating Leadership Challenges with Accountability
Signature Scent: The Forgotten Pillar of Winning
Death Valley with Brandon Dimmer: Bankruptcy Struggles, Life Challenges, Faith and Resilience
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Lessons in Resilience, Bankruptcy, and Starting Over
Faith Over Fear: Balancing Growth, Seizing Opportunities, and Taking Action
Employee Disappearing Act: Delberts Quitting on Their First Day and Young Studs Stepping Up
“The Sweet Spot” in Life & Business: How to Get There, or Not..
Trusting Big Plans: Finding Investors, Organic Growth, and Building a Personal Brand
Practicality Over Romance: Navigating Business Decisions and Scaling Challenges
Embracing Change: Networking, Risk-Taking, and Living Once-in-a-Lifetime Moments
Exceeding Expectations: Lessons on Culture, Performance, and Seizing Opportunities
Ego Death: Hitting Rock Bottom, Bad Days in Business, and the Path Back to Greatness
Hunting Success: Focus and Strategy in Life and Business
The Secret to Hiring: Trusting Instincts and Valuing Unconventional Talent
Navigating Equity and Ownership: Advice for Entrepreneurs and Investors w/ David Harris
Stop Pretending: The Power of Humility and Learning from Experts
Skin to Skin: The Life-Changing Ritual to Elevate Your Career, Marriage, and Mindset
Business Lessons from National Champion Coach Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers
Women, Stop Chirping! Why Most Men Give Up
THAT’S LIFE: Business Realities from Sinatra, Musk, and the Daily Grind
A Delbert’s Guide to Special Treatment: How to Win When Others Lose
Patience and Execution: Keys to Business Growth and Community Impact
Heavy Equipment Strategy: Renting vs. Buying and Lessons from Missteps
Season Three, Episode 1: Taking Big Swings, Big Punches, and Shutting Out the Noise
Season Two Finale: Know When to Walk Away
Gateway Drugs Are Bad: The Downward Spiral of Decision-Making in a Career, Business and Marriage
Sharing Struggles and Building Camaraderie: Reflections on Consistency and Industry Change
When to Give Up and When to Double Your Bet: Lessons on Leadership and Growth
Red Pill vs. Blue Pill: Avoiding the Lessons or Searching for a Peaceful Chapter
Mastering Equipment Costs - Part III: Ops Team vs. Equipment Team
Mastering Equipment Costs - Part II : Equipment Operating Expense (EOE)
Mastering Equipment Costs - Part I: Insights, Strategies, and Real-Life Lessons
How to Beat Bad Days: Balancing Family, Business, and Ball-Kickings
Racism, Nepotism, and Haterade: Staying True to Your Path Amidst Snakes in the Grass
RANT: Trusting Instincts, Managing Teams, and Learning from Mistakes
Nobody Likes Your Girlfriend: Lessons, Red Flags, and Choosing the Right Partner
From the Edge of Failure to the Beginning of Success: Overcoming Financial Strain on a Path to Greatness
Self-Awareness in Leadership: Feedback, Growth, and Personal Reflections
From Humble Beginnings to Scaling Big: Perseverance, Networking, and Overcoming Challenges
Burning the Ships: Navigating Business Failure, New Ventures, and Supportive Partnerships
Leaders Eat Last: Principles of Leadership & How NOT to be a Loser
Skipping Steps: Why Good Employees Get Squeezed, Bad Ones Get Forgotten, and Weedeaters
The Ride is Worth the Fall, Part II: The $6M Mistakes
The Ride is Worth the Fall, Part I: Cliffhanger..
It’s Your Choice: Wins or Losses, Successes or Failures, Happiness or Depression
Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: Lessons in Marketing and Building Authentic Relationships
Midnight Chicken Fingers & Failure to Communicate: with the Legendary Shelby Turner
Outsourcing Success: Leveraging Delegation for Growth and Efficiency
Crossroads and Dreams: Navigating Career Choices and Aligning Goals with Action
Navigating Tough Times: Family, Business, and Finding the Wins
Employees Aren’t Owners: Navigating Growth and Talent Dynamics
First Contract Profitability, Rolex Yacht-Master, and a Midget Surprise: This One is Diabolical
Speed as a Competitive Edge: Insights from Jay Baer on Business and Customer Satisfaction
Your Network is Your Net Worth: Building Connections for Growth and Success
Love ‘Em Where They’re At: Embracing Differences and Expectations in Relationships
She Keeps the Home Fires Burning: Partners in Life and Work
Mining in America & Jazz Music: Elevating Out of the Business
People Problems & People Solutions: Insights on Business Growth and Personal Balance
Somebody Fire Debbie: Building a Culture of Self-Starters
Join the 'Chase That Man' Challenge: 30 Days to Get Out of the Valley
Navigating an Industry Slowdown: Equipment Rates Softening, Backlog Pressure, and Personal Finances
Alternative Education: Exploring Paths Beyond Traditional College
From Family Chaos to Business Growth: Insights for Career and Mindset Development
From Fire Pits to Life Lessons: The Four Quadrants of Learning
Climbing Out of Death Valley: 10 Steps to Achieving Purpose & Fulfillment
Navigating Careers: Insights on Industry Demand and Opportunities with Turner Staffing
Gucci Slippers vs. Business Growth: Cash is a Catapult to One or the Other
Break the Rules to Beat the Fools: Creativity Wins the Girl & The Contract
Professor Pain: Growth Through Challenges and Adversity
The Three Legs of the Stool: Win Work, Do Work, Keep Score
The Success Tax: Insights with Dean Graziosi & Buckin' Billy Ray
Tell ‘Em When They’re Sexy: Good Women, Old Businesses, Big Proposals
Optimism vs. Realism: Harnessing Healthy Friction in Passionate Teams
Balancing Biz Dev & Bid Margin: Winning Jobs You Don’t “NEED”… Needing Jobs You Don’t Win
From Start-Up to Acquisition: Insights on Branding, Equipment, and Business Succession
Life’s Big Sucker-Punch: Navigating the Unthinkable with Positivity & Faith
Life's Double Bogeys: Leadership, Lessons, and Golf Analogies
Mediocre People vs. High Achievers: How to Know When You’re in the Wrong Seat on the Bus
Building the Machine, Part VI: The Operator — Leadership & Mindset
Building the Machine, Part V: Sensors — Real-time Feedback, Adaptation, Evolving
Building the Machine, Part IV: Fuel & Maintenance — Energy, KPIs, Strategy, Recovery
Building the Machine, Part III: The Throttle — Momentum & Execution, Speed vs. Quality
Building the Machine, Part II: The Chain — Systems & Processes
Building the Machine, Part I: The Engine — Mastering Sales, Marketing, and Vision
LIFE’S MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION: Joe Rogan & Dr. Neil Frank | Life, Transformation, and Eternity
Battling Sunday Scaries: Business Insights, Delegation, and Freedom of Schedule
Building Momentum: Social Media's Role in Business Growth and Personal Branding
Tipping Point: Reflections on Service, Habits, and Societal Norms
Date Nite Insights: Thriving Together Through Marriage, Faith, and Challenges
Navigating Business Struggles: Mental Health, Faith, and Growth Strategies
Derailed by Distractions: Balancing Goals, Family, and Focus for a Fulfilling Life
From Blue-Collar Success to Visionary Leadership: Building Teams and Businesses That Thrive
Replacing Your Boss: Balancing Strengths, Trust, and Modernization in Business Leadership
Smashing Benz’s and Cows: Dumb Mistakes, Dumber Purchases, and the Dumbest Drivers
The Art of Estimating: Building Relationships and Tailoring Proposals | S2E19
Navigating Family, Work, and Tornados | S2E18
Death Valley Perspective: Even When It’s Bad.. Life is Good | S2E17
Marketing is Dead: Realness, Transparency, and Storytelling in Modern Media | S2E16
My Inner Circle: Legit Professionals & Delberts | S2E15
Building Leadership and Goals with the Personal Fulfillment Dashboard | S2E14
Facing Enemies: Lawsuits, Haters, and Negative PR | S2E13
Mother’s Day Revelation: If Momma Ain’t Happy… | S2E12
Balancing Family, Partnerships, and Business Relationships | S2E11
Cashflow Woes, Growing Pains, and The Dirt Crew with @bluecollarandy | S2E10
Scaling a Business: Crushing It or Getting Crushed | S2E9
Trust, Feedback, and Team Dynamics: Navigating Relationships in Business and Beyond | S2E8
From Scarcity to Strategy: Business Insights, Focus, and Growth Lessons | S2E7
Navigating Pride, Mentorship, and the Challenges of Starting a Business | S2E6
Business Gunslinger, Strategic Scaling, and a Generational Epidemic | S2E5
Communication Killers, Spicy Wifey, and 3-Foot Putts | S2E4
Devil Whispers, Winning the Mental Battle, and a GOOD DAY | S2E3
Mining's Perception Problem, NY Times Interview, Tariff Talks and the Salted Coffee Experiment | S2E2
Hiatus is Over, Death Valley Series, and Season Two Teasers | S2E1
Reflecting on eight years of growth and the journey to 100 episodes
Know Your Demons
Ep. 98 - For All The Ladies
Ep. 97 - Small Influences, Big Impact
Ep. 96 - $100M of Debt
Ep. 95 - The Climb (Throwback Episode)
Ep. 94 - Screw You Bill!
Ep. 93 - What Is My Identity?
Ep. 92 - Revenue Hides Sins
Ep. 91 - Talent Wins
Ep. 90 - Beautiful Women are EXPENSIVE!!
Ep. 89 - Planning Equals Winning
Ep. 88 - He Failed the Drug Test.. Again
Ep. 87 - VDL Disease
Ep. 86 - She Wants a Leader
Ep. 85 - On The Mountaintop
Ep. 84 - No Friends in The Industry
Ep. 83 - No One is Coming to Save You
Ep. 82 - Bubble Bath, Candles, Sushi, and Some Magic
Ep. 81 - Bank Runs, Coffee Shop Famous, and JOE LORD!
Ep. 80 - My Biggest Leadership Mistake
Ep. 79 - What People Don’t Tell You About Being a CEO
Ep. 78 - The Devil on Vacation
Ep. 77 - RISE & Demobilize
Ep. 76 - Win at Home First w/ Cory Carlson
Ep. 75 - Sell Day
Ep. 74 - Culture vs. Results
Ep. 74 - $ECRET to More $$$
Ep. 73 - Should I Fire My Customer?
Ep. 72 - I’m Paying You to Tell Me I Suck…?
Ep. 71 - 10% More Effort, 10x More Results
Ep. 70 - Life’s a Dance (feat. Shelby Turner)
Ep. 69 - An Inch Deep and a Mile Wide
Ep. 68 - First Impression: Rolex vs. Timex
Ep. 67 - Greener Pastures for PopPop
Ep. 66 - Change Order Nightmare
Ep. 65 - Be Paranoid!
Ep. 64 - Takes No Talent
Ep. 63 - It’s Supposed to Be Hard!
Ep. 62 - How to Lose a Customer in 10 Days (RANT)
Ep. 61 - No Per Diem?! (feat. Jason Ewer)
Ep. 60 - Eyes for Another Woman
Ep. 59 - Make Money First
Ep. 58 - Monetization & How AI Saved Me Today
Ep. 57 - A Fireside Throat Punch (feat. Shelby Turner)
Ep. 56 - Keynote: Our Own Worst Enemy - Duluth, MN
Ep. 55 - Does Transparency Win? (feat. Joe Lord)
Ep. 54 - The Owner is Crazy
Ep. 53 - Time to Move On
Ep. 52 - Letting Yourself Go
Ep. 51 - The Valley of Death
Ep. 50 - Looking in the Mirror
Ep. 49 - Try Something New
Ep. 48 - Starting Your Own Business - Part 3
Ep. 47 - Starting Your Own Business - Part 2
Ep. 46 - Starting Your Own Business - Part 1
Ep. 45 - Don’t Pout…. SHOUT!
Ep. 44 - Your Mindset is Killing You!
Ep. 43 - Does My Ego Make My Head Look Big?
Ep. 42 - Sorry Babe… I’m Seeing Someone Else
Ep. 41 - Hey, Nice Shirt!
Ep. 40 - Rusty & Jasmine - Guest Appearance
Ep. 39 - Step Out of the Shadows
Ep. 38 - Work/Life Blurrr
Ep. 37 - It’s Lonely Being Legit
Ep. 36 - STOP DIGGING!!
Ep. 35 - Career Path or Career Confusion
Ep. 34 - EFFORT Over Everything
Ep. 33 - Stop Trying to FIX My Problems!
Ep. 32 - You’ll Regret Not Going For It
Ep. 31 - Better Late Than Never
Ep. 30 - IT IS FINISHED! 30 DAYS DOWN
Ep. 29 - I FAILED… but Recovered!!
Ep. 28 - Be the BIRD.. not the Worm
Ep. 27 - Heated Blanket & Crap Sandwiches
Ep. 26 - Blazin a Path, Unions, and Snow Bunny!
Ep. 25 - The SINGLE GREATEST Business Tool on Earth
Ep. 24 - What is Your Unique Position?
Ep. 23 - I Want The Money, The House, The Cars.. THE LIFE
Ep. 22 - It’s Your Duty to Be Legit
Ep. 21 - Let Them Learn The Expensive Lessons for You
Ep. 20 - Ain’t Got Time for Core Values…
Ep. 19 - Is This Just Another Job?
Ep. 18 - Lovingly Set Them FREE!
Ep. 17 - Don’t Sell to the Unsellable
Ep. 16 - Hot Tub & Martinis
Ep. 15 - WTF is a Per Diem Pod?
Ep. 14 - Chase That Man!
Ep. 13 - Unpopular Decisions Are Necessary
Ep. 12 - Motivation & 6 Packs
Ep. 11 - So You Think You Can Dethrone Me?!
Ep. 10 - Office vs. Field… A Christmas RANT!
Ep. 9 - Transparency Has Caused Me Some DRAMA!
Ep. 8 - You Are NOT a Leader if…
Ep. 7 - Cash is More Important Than Oxygen!
Ep. 6 - Culture vs. Results… Gant Was Right!
Ep. 5 - Are CAT Salesmen Arrogant?!
Ep. 4 - IF we Had to Run it Back….
Ep. 3 - Don’t be Blind to Your Blind Spots @JR_Hillebrand
Ep. 2 - Don’t Start a Business @Matturday!
Ep. 1 - Biggest Unknown Problem