Best Paving Contractor Podcasts (2025)

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The Paving Professionals: 40 Years of Arizona Excellence with S&S 7:24

4d ago7:24

7:24

The S&S Paving & Construction Podcast offers a concise look into one of Arizona's most trusted construction companies. In under four minutes, this professionally produced audio introduces listeners to a family-owned business that has perfected bringing precision and durability to projects of all sizes. The podcast begins with upbeat instrumental mu…

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Paving Contractor 1:41

3d ago1:41

1:41

One of the biggest advantages of having a water sprinkler system is that it saves time and effort. Instead of dragging a hose around your yard or using a watering can, a sprinkler system can do the job for you. You can set it up to water your garden automatically at certain times of the day. This means you can spend more time enjoying your garden a…

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From Antique Tractors to Modern Innovation w/ Phil Rausch of MTS – DT 334 2:00:35

1d ago2:00:35

2:00:35

Phil’s the Sales Manager for Mobile Track Solutions, an earthmoving OEM based in Elkader, Iowa. Built upon the earthmoving pedigree of CJ Moyna and Sons, the company has created some of the most innovative earthmoving tools of the modern age. Learn more about the Earthmoving Legacy Center (open to the public) and MTS at the link below! https://www.…

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Landscaper 1:50

3d ago1:50

1:50

If you’ve ever seen a beautiful garden or a neat backyard with green grass, flowers, and cool designs, chances are a professional landscaper helped make it look that way. A landscaper is someone who plans, builds, and maintains outdoor spaces like gardens, lawns, parks, and yards. Whether planting trees, building a patio, or setting up sprinklers, …

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Artificial Turf Installation 1:39

3d ago1:39

1:39

Artificial turf installation is a wise investment for anyone looking to upgrade their outdoor space with minimal long-term maintenance. With the proper prep and materials, you can enjoy a pristine, green lawn 365 days a year. For more info about Artificial Turf Installation visit our website: https://www.mrchipp.com/artificial-turf-installation-boi…

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Monday Q&A– DT 333 32:50

4d ago32:50

32:50

Aaron's back to answer your questions. Send us your questions — [email protected]! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great a…

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Small Family Business to National Brand w/ Brian and Tony Dietz – DT 332 1:59:59

8d ago1:59:59

1:59:59

Brian and Tony run Bob Dietz and Sons Inc., a site contracting company in New Paltz, New York. They discuss the lessons they’ve learned while transforming the company from a traditional family construction company to a growing operation tackling bigger work than ever. You can follow them online at @bob_dietz_and_sons_inc on Instagram and learn more…

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Monday Q&A – DT 331 28:28

11d ago28:28

28:28

Aaron's back to answer your questions. Send us your questions — [email protected]! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great a…

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From Trucking to Paving to Shoring w/ Michael Baer – DT 330 1:21:06

15d ago1:21:06

1:21:06

Michael Baer leads TRENCH-ADE, an Arizona and Texas trench shoring rental company. He originally started in the Dirt World with a trucking business, leading to a hugely successful stint in paving. Now, he’s applying all his lessons learned to an entirely new kind of business. Learn more about TRENCH-ADE at https://trench-ade.com/ Questions or feedb…

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How Disaster Cleanup Works – DT 329 32:49

18d ago32:49

32:49

Aaron explores how disaster cleanup works based on two recent experiences. The first was with Branch Civil cleaning up Northern Carolina after Hurricane Helene. And the second was Anvil Builders cleaning up following the Southern California fires. It’s vital but very misunderstood work. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Sta…

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From Small Town MS to Building the Southeast w/ Aaron Gregory – DT 328 1:58:22

22d ago1:58:22

1:58:22

Aaron Gregory is President of Gregory Construction, a site development contractor based in Mississippi, but working in eight states across the Southeast and beyond. After growing up around his father’s local site work business, he started in business himself before he could legally drink. Learn more about Gregory Construction at https://gregorycons…

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Brian Hayes CEO at Central Florida Parking Lot Maintenance | Perks in Paving | Episode 40 34:16

26d ago34:16

34:16

Welcome back to another episode of Perks in Paving! Today’s episode is extra special as we sit down with Brian Hayes, President of Central Florida Parking Lot Maintenance, and his teammate Jacob. Brian shares his journey from heavy equipment operator to running one of Florida’s most trusted parking lot maintenance companies. We dive into: ✅ What se…

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Monday Q&A – DT 327 28:27

25d ago28:27

28:27

Aaron's back to answer your questions. Send us your questions — [email protected]! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great a…

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The Veit Contracting Story w/ Kelly and Vaughn Veit – DT 326 1:15:02

29d ago1:15:02

1:15:02

In all my travels, one company comes up in conversation more than any other — Veit Contracting. And for good reason. Their history, combined with an incredible array of services from waste to foundations, makes for a spectacular story. And to capture some of the story from the past and where Veit's headed, I was lucky enough to sit down with Kelly …

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Japan Trip Update – DT 325 47:50

1M ago47:50

47:50

Aaron, Jack, and TJ recap their recent trip to Japan to visit Hitachi factories and customers. Kon'nichiwa! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks…

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Ep: 48 - Taking Over The Family Business w/ Landon Morel from Southern Sun 56:21

1M ago56:21

56:21

We sit down with Landon Morel of Southern Sun Paving to explore the journey of transforming a family paving business through modern leadership and strategic growth. Topics: Taking Over the Family Business: Navigating the Father-Son Dynamic Building & Leading High-Performance Crews The Southern Sun Tempo: Setting the Pace Social Media's Impact on Co…

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Destigmatizing Mental Health in Construction W/ Rich Jones – DT 324 2:04:50

1M ago2:04:50

2:04:50

Rich is a behavioral therapist, Co-founder of YouTurn health and leader at Buildwell health. As a former addict Rich gives a unique perspective on the subject of mental health in the work force. His practical approach helps numerous companies and individuals in construction get the help they need. To learn more visit https://www.buildwellhealth.com…

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Monday Q&A – DT 323 30:13

1M ago30:13

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Aaron's back to answer your questions. Send us your questions — [email protected]! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great a…

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Excavation Business Lessons w/ Matt Bachtel — DT 322 2:03:17

1M ago2:03:17

2:03:17

Matt started Bachtel Excavating over twenty years ago and has since left his mark across Northeast Ohio. He's learned many lessons along the way and is now focusing on developing the next generation. Visit https://www.bachtelexcavating.com/ to learn more! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! We’re thrilled to have …

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Ep: 47 - Women in Construction, AI, Next Gen Careers w/ Gloria Marie 1:22:50

1M ago1:22:50

1:22:50

We talk show with Gloria Marie, a construction business owner and passionate advocate for women in trades and all folks in trades. Topics Industry Perspectives on Women in Construction Leadership & Communication Next Generation Development Next Generation Salary Personal Development Industry Trends & AI The Bred to Build Podcast is built for everyo…

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My Habits Explained – DT 321 47:21

2M ago47:21

47:21

Once I understood the importance of habits, life improved big time. I walk through how I initially formed positive habits and what my habits look like today. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor! They make world-class footwear and workwear that …

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Paving Chicagoland w/ Ryan Gandy of Builders Asphalt – DT 320 1:46:01

2M ago1:46:01

1:46:01

Ryan Gandy is President of Builders Asphalt, a paving and materials company serving the Chicago, Illinois, area. Aaron and Ryan dive deep into the intricacies of roadbuilding and creating one of America's most widely-used building materials. To learn more, visit https://thebuildersco.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! S…

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How the Hoover Dam was Built – DT 319 29:46

2M ago29:46

29:46

One of the most famous infrastructure projects in American history. Aaron delves into the amazing construction techniques used to build this engineering marvel. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class foo…

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1Team Contractor of the Year – Casey Williams | Perks in Paving | Episode 39 43:14

2M ago43:14

43:14

Welcome back to another episode of Perks in Paving! This year, we’re switching things up! Over the next 12 episodes, we’ll be bringing contractors onto the show to share their insights, experiences, and success stories. And who better to start this new segment with than our One Team Contractor of the Year – Casey Williams! Casey, the president of M…

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100% Employee-Owned w/ Herb Sargent of Sargent Corporation – DT 318 2:13:01

2M ago2:13:01

2:13:01

Sargent's built infrastructure and moved dirt in Maine and on the East Coast for nearly a century. Now, as an entirely employee-owned business, the company is moving to the next generation, and the future looks bright. To learn more about Sargent, check out their website here: https://sargent.us/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwit…

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Peaceful Nuclear Explosions – DT 317 23:06

2M ago23:06

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Aaron explores some far-off ideas for using nuclear detonations for civil engineering purposes... Fortunately, someone talked them out of it! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and workwear …

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Bridge Building Stories w/ Ike Scott of Scott Bridge – DT 316 1:46:06

2M ago1:46:06

1:46:06

Since 1933, Scott Bridge Company has built countless bridges across the Southeast. Ike Scott has led the charge from the front lines for decades, which has made for some amazing stories. Learn more about Scott Bridge at their website here: https://scottbridge.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dir…

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Aaron's 2024 Lessons Learned – DT 315 21:02

2M ago21:02

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Aaron talks about the lessons he learned along the way in 2024 and how these lessons will shape the future of his life and BuildWitt. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we …

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75 Years of Building Georgia w/ Jonathan Strack – DT 314 1:33:32

2M ago1:33:32

1:33:32

Jonathan has spent his entire life in the family business, working in every conceivable position. After the 2008 recession nearly wiped the company out, he helped build Strack into one of the top civil contractors in the Southeast. Learn more about Strack at https://strackinc.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirt…

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The Kiewit Story: Nuclear Energy and Waterways – DT 313 29:25

3M ago29:25

29:25

In this episode, Kiewit tackles the Portsmouth Uranium Refinery and the St. Lawrence Seaway, where they built locks for ocean-going vessels. Aaron also reads about the Friant Canal, which supplies water to Southern California. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as …

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The Complexities of Public Works w/ Marc Valenti – DT 312 1:35:45

3M ago1:35:45

1:35:45

Marc began his career in the private sector, working on enormous projects like the Big Dig. Now, Marc manages a team of hardworking people who help operate the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts, not far from Boston. They do anything from plowing snow to mowing cemeteries, so no two days are the same! To learn more, visit Lexington's website here: ht…

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Randy Blount and Aaron Talk Shop – DT 311 1:31:07

3M ago1:31:07

1:31:07

Randy, who formerly owned Blount Contracting in Arizona, now heads BuildWitt's training software efforts (among many other things). With his unique background, he always has excellent perspectives to offer! Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official s…

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Navigating the World of Dirt to Dumpsters w/ Missy Guerrero Scherber – DT 310 1:36:26

3M ago1:36:26

1:36:26

Missy went from high heels to work boots when she met her now husband Trevor, who was just beginning his own excavation business. Since then, they've built the excavation company and a roll-off business side by side while raising a young family. To learn more about T Scherber, visit https://www.tscherber.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirt…

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Ep: 46 - The Human Side of Construction: Generational Gaps, Team Building, Mental Health w/ Angelo Suntres 1:04:32

3M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

We talk show with Angelo Suntres, a passionate advocate for construction workforce transformation, to dive deep into the biggest challenges and opportunities shaping the industry today. Topics The Hard Truths (Expectations & Realities) Generational Divide: Old School & New School Collide Mental Health & Construction Culture Leadership That Actually…

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Monday Q&A – DT 309 25:28

3M ago25:28

25:28

Aaron's back to answer your questions. To have your question answered, send it our way — [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their produ…

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Ames Construction w/ Jerry Ouimet – DT 308 1:37:37

3M ago1:37:37

1:37:37

Ames Construction is one of the most legendary names in the industry. Starting only with a dozer in the early 1960s, they've built many of America's toughest projects since. Now moving into the next generation, Jerry Ouimet, CEO of Ames, gives us good insight as to what got the company here and where it's going. To learn more, visit https://www.ame…

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BuildWitt Update 2025 w/ Jason Richmond – DT 307 52:05

3M ago52:05

52:05

Aaron and Jason are back to discuss 2024 and reflect on the lessons learned. They also discuss the success of the Ariat Dirt World Summit and our plans for 2025! Learn more about the Summit at dirtworld.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and wo…

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Building Success with Teamwork | Perks in Paving | Episode 38 33:10

3M ago33:10

33:10

Welcome back to Perks in Paving—our first episode of 2025 is here! his month, we’re thrilled to introduce the newest member of our team, Ian Holcomb, as our Executive Producer. Join us as we share Ian’s inspiring journey to The Pavement Group and dive into stories about teamwork, communication, and the drive to stay at the top. 🔑 Highlights in this…

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From Chick-fil-A to Lead Every Day w/ Mark Miller – DT 306 1:53:32

3M ago1:53:32

1:53:32

Mark is on a mission to spread the message that the truth of leadership effectiveness is both knowable and applicable in all walks of life. Mark and his team at Chick-fil-A invested a quarter century and tens of millions of dollars searching for and validating ideas that work. Now, as the Co-Founder of Lead Every Day, Mark shares this research and …

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Monday Q&A – DT 305 29:44

3M ago29:44

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Aaron's back to answer your questions. To have your question answered, send it our way — [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their produ…

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Selling Tractors Since 1914 w/ William Hoeft of Ziegler Cat – DT 304 1:27:10

4M ago1:27:10

1:27:10

William helps lead Ziegler Cat, a Caterpillar and other equipment dealer with 2,400+ people across several states and 29 locations. They've played an integral role in developing the Midwest, from construction to agriculture to power systems. Learn more at https://www.zieglercat.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Di…

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How Autonomous Mining Trucks Work! – DT 303 19:57

4M ago19:57

19:57

Aaron explains how autonomous mining trucks work, citing his experience with them and experts at autonomous operations in North America and Australia. They are NEAT. Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-clas…

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Fighter Jets to Training the Next Generation w/ Chris "Elroy" Stricklin – DT 302 1:45:40

4M ago1:45:40

1:45:40

Chris joined the Air Force straight out of the Air Force Academy, eventually flying combat missions in F-15s, serving as a pilot in the elite Thunderbirds, and holding high-level leadership positions. Upon retiring from the military, he joined Dunn Companies in Alabama to develop their incredible Dunn University program. Learn more about what Chris…

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Monday Q&A – DT 301 27:55

4M ago27:55

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Aaron's back to answer your questions. To have your question answered, send it our way — [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their produ…

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Essential Guide to Parking Bollards: Choosing the Right Posts for Parking Lots 9:30

4M ago9:30

9:30

When you’re driving through a parking lot, walking past a storefront, or navigating urban streets, you’ve likely seen sturdy posts lining the pathways or defining spaces. These unassuming structures are called parking bollards, and they serve a multitude of purposes beyond just aesthetics. From ensuring pedestrian safety to managing traffic flow, p…

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Commercial Parking Lot Drainage Systems and Solutions 14:15

4M ago14:15

14:15

Managing stormwater runoff is one of the most important aspects of commercial parking lot construction. At Buck Brothers, we specialize in incorporating efficient drainage solutions into our top-quality parking lot construction services, ensuring durability and functionality for your business. Without a proper drainage system, parking lots can suff…

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American Mining w/ Keaton Turner of Turner Mining Group – DT 300 1:52:12

4M ago1:52:12

1:52:12

Keaton started Turner Mining Group in 2017 when he saw an opportunity to do contract mining differently in America. Since then, they've performed mining projects from coast to coast, and it seems like the fun's only beginning! Learn more about TMG at https://turnermining.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]! Stay Dirty! **…

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BB187: The Final Episode of Blacktop Banter 1:14:02

4M ago1:14:02

1:14:02

After 187 episodes, Marvin Joles has made the decision to end the Blacktop Banter podcast and Success Group. In this final episode of the podcast, Marvin reflects on the journey of Blacktop Banter, discussing the reasons behind his decision, and shares insights on transitioning from the podcast, future plans, and the importance of community and str…

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Understanding ADA-Compliant Parking Lots: What Every Business Needs to Know 8:33

4M ago8:33

8:33

Ensuring your parking lot meets ADA standards for parking lot requirements isn’t just a legal obligation—it’s a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility for everyone. Navigating these ADA standards for accessible design can feel overwhelming, but compliance is crucial for avoiding fines and creating a welcoming environment for all visitors. At B…

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