Best ProfitDig LLC Podcasts (2025)

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Laptops, Life, and Laughs: Real Talk with the ProfitDig Crew 16:49

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7d ago16:49

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Sometimes the best conversations come from just hitting record. In this episode of ProfitDig Live, the crew gets together for an off-the-cuff conversation about gear, tech frustrations, growing older, and staying humble in your work and life. From USB adapters and laptops for CAD software… To three-wheelers, internet fiber, spicy site visits, and o…

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From HVAC to Ice Cream Plants: Inside the Weird World of MEP Design 18:11

15d ago18:11

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ProfitDig Live takes a strange and fascinating detour through the world of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) design with Phillip Greer, an experienced HVAC designer who shares stories from engineering site visits - including one involving a meat plant, an ice cream company, and a very unexpected video shoot. We talk about: What MEP engineers a…

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Lighting the Big Stage: Touring Life with Seth O. Williams 19:38

21d ago19:38

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Seth O. Williams joins the ProfitDig Live crew for a deep dive into the world of professional concert lighting—from arena shows and Red Rocks to teaching middle schoolers the ropes. Learn what it takes to tour with major artists like the Goo Goo Dolls, how lighting rigs are built and programmed, and why attitude and work ethic matter more than anyt…

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How to Negotiate Construction Bids Without Losing Your Shirt 14:10

28d ago14:10

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Whether you're trying to win your first job or fill a hole in your schedule, negotiating a construction bid is a delicate game. In this episode of ProfitDig Live, the crew dives deep into smart (and not-so-smart) negotiation tactics contractors can use to win jobs without giving away all their profit. 💬 We cover: ✔️ When (and how) to negotiate your…

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Why You Should Review Every Job (Even the Good Ones) - Post-Project Budgeting Tips for Contractors 13:23

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Just wrapped up a job? Don’t move on so fast. In this episode of ProfitDig Live, Chris Work and Jeff Spencer talk about why it’s important to look back at completed projects—even the profitable ones—and figure out what actually went right (or wrong). 💡 You’ll learn: ✔️ Why reviewing hours and costs is key to improving your estimating skills ✔️ How …

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Bid vs Budget: Why You’re Losing Money Without Even Realizing It 16:27

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New to construction? Or still struggling with profit margins after years in business? You're not alone. In this episode of ProfitDig Live, Chris Work sits down with Jeff Spencer and Jeff Givens to talk about one of the most common - and costly - mistakes contractors make: confusing their total bid with their actual working budget. ✅ Learn why your …

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No Experience? Here’s How to Get Your First Job in Construction or Engineering 13:32

2M ago13:32

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Where do you go to get experience… when you don’t have any? In this episode of ProfitDig Live, we respond to a great viewer question: How does someone with no job experience—like a new engineer—get started in the construction industry? We break it down with real-world advice on internships, co-ops, field experience, and why working your way up matt…

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How to Find General Contractors Willing to Work with New Subs 12:13

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Trying to break into the construction industry as a new sub or startup contractor? In this episode of ProfitDig Live, we answer a viewer’s question: Where can I find GCs or architects who’ll give me a shot as a new guy? Jeff Spencer and the crew lay it all out—from how to build relationships on the job site, to walking into GC offices, to why your …

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Young Foreman vs. Seasoned Crew: Earning Respect the Hard Way (Answering Viewer Questions) 14:20

2M ago14:20

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How do you lead a crew that’s older and more experienced than you? In this episode of the ProfitDig Live Show, Jeff Spencer shares a raw, real story about becoming a foreman at 23—managing guys who’d been in the game longer than he’d been alive. It wasn’t easy. It involved nerves, pushback, lost sleep—and firing a longtime team member to keep the c…

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This One Thing Can Align Your Entire Company: The Power of a Simple Mission Statement 13:19

3M ago13:19

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In this episode of ProfitDig Live, Jerry Work, Chris Work, and Jeff Givens discuss why having a clear, memorable mission statement is one of the most powerful things you can do for your business. Whether you're just starting out or managing a growing team, your mission isn't just a line on a website—it's the compass that guides your entire operatio…

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When Life Hits Hard: How to Handle Employees with Personal Struggles 14:11

3M ago14:11

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In this heartfelt episode of ProfitDig Live, Jeff Givens and Chris Work discuss a real-world situation involving an employee whose personal life began to affect his performance. Jeff shares how he approached the issue with empathy, honesty, and a practical solution that helped the employee rebound—without sacrificing the needs of the business. If y…

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Are Your Employees Too Nice to Tell the Truth? Understanding Pleasanteeism 13:34

4M ago13:34

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In this episode of ProfitDig Live, Jeff Givens and Chris Work dive into the topic of pleasanteeism—when employees prioritize being agreeable over being honest, even if it means letting projects fail. Whether you’re running a construction crew or managing a growing business, this behavior can be a hidden productivity killer. Learn what causes it, ho…

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A Water Authority CEO Explains How to Lower Your Water Bill 5:41

4M ago5:41

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In this episode of ProfitDig, Chris Work and Jeff Spencer sit down with Scott Miller, CEO of Dickson Water Authority, to discuss practical ways homeowners can reduce water usage and detect hidden leaks before they become costly problems. 💧 Key Topics Covered: 🔹 Water-Saving Appliances & Fixtures – The best ways to cut down on water consumption in y…

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How Water Systems Stay Secure & Handle Emergencies 12:41

4M ago12:41

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In this episode of ProfitDig, Jeff Givens (Engineer), Jeff Spencer (Project Manager in Underground Utilities), and Scott Miller (CEO of Dickson Water Authority) discuss the technology, security, and challenges of managing a modern water system. 💧 Key Topics Covered: 🔹 Water System Cybersecurity – Why treatment facilities use air-gapped networks to …

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Inside Dickson Water Authority: Management, Challenges, & Innovation 18:53

4M ago18:53

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In this episode of ProfitDig Live, we sit down with Scott Miller, the newly appointed CEO of Dickson Water Authority, to discuss how the organization operates, the challenges of managing a water system, and the innovative technology improving efficiency. Key Topics Covered: 💧 Building a Strong Team – All leadership hires were made in-house, ensurin…

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Why You Must Read Every Page of a Set of Drawings When Bidding Construction Work 6:57

4M ago6:57

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One small error can cost you big, which is why you must read every page of any drawings given to you during the job bidding process. You may bid a job 3 or 4 times before you get drawings complete enough to offer a hard bid. There may be architectural, civil, electrical, plumbing and various other drawings. You need to look through every single pag…

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What Is A Change Order? Construction Contract Basics Explained 7:15

5M ago7:15

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Change orders are a crucial part of construction contracts, but do you know how they work? In this episode of ProfitDig Live, professional construction Project Manager, Jeff Spencer, breaks down what a change order is, when you need one, and how to handle them the right way. Whether you're adding work, removing scope, or dealing with unexpected sit…

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How a Contractor Should Deal with Weather Delays 2:40

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What happens when bad weather slows down your job site? 🏗️❄️ In this ProfitDig Power Tip, Chris Work and Jeff Spencer break down what new contractors need to know when weather delays hit. From checking your contract for allocated weather days to handling change orders before you get hit with liquidated damages, we've got you covered. Key Takeaways:…

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What Size Projects Should You Pursue? A discussion from Digging for Profit, Chapter 15 9:47

5M ago9:47

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In this discussion, based on Chapter15 of our book, Digging for Profit: Secrets to Success in the Construction Industry, the guys talk about what size projects you should pursue for your business, which is based on many factors. Another helpful video from ProfitDig - easy job bidding and costing for construction contractors. #construction #contract…

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What We Expect for the Construction Industry with the Election Over 14:09

5M ago14:09

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The guys talk about what they expect for the economy and the construction industry now that Trump has won the presidency. ProfitDig - bid jobs, track costs, make money. Version 3 coming soon!!! https://www.ProfitDig.coBy ProfitDig LLC

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How to Start a Successful Career in Construction 16:44

5M ago16:44

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The ProfitDig guys talk about how to have a successful career in construction. Construction can provide a great life for you and your family, but it can also bury you if you make the wrong mistakes. You career will begin by working for another contractor, where you will get paid to learn. If you are a hard worker, you will have an advantage right f…

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Should I Buy a Skid Steer or Backhoe? We Answer a Viewer's Question 11:34

6M ago11:34

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Our viewer, @Anouyz asked: "I'm looking to get into some equipment. I do smaller scale rough stonework patios drystacked walls, etc. Do you think I should go for a skid steer to get the ability to move and load material, while also having a set of forks to move pallets? Or do you think a tractor is better investment to allow me to get a backhoe as …

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RPOs - Another Way for Contractors to Acquire the Equipment They Need 6:42

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Jeff Spencer discusses how RPOs ("rental purchase options") are a great way for contractors to acquire the equipment they need while still maintaing flexibility. These agreements allow you to apply rental payments to the purchase of equipment - thus, you still have the ability to turn the equipment in if it is not needed, but still purchase it if s…

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Buying Versus Renting Equipment for New Construction Contractors 11:03

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ProfitDig's Jeff Spencer, a highly experienced construction project manager and company owner, discusses renting versus buying equipment, especially for new contractors. Jeff advises that you own your smaller tools and equipment, But heavy equipment is extremely expensive. Renting equipment gives you the flexibility to turn a piece of equipment in …

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Making a Living as an Independent Contractor 10:05

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A peak into a conversation between Josh Young. Jeffrey Washington and the ProfitDig guys about making it an independent contractor. It's not easy getting started, and they talk about things they have had to do along the way to generate income to get their businesses off the ground. A fascinating look into the lives of men who are dedicated to growi…

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Customer Relation Strategies for Home Improvement Contractors 14:28

7M ago14:28

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Josh Young, with Young's Construction, and Jeffrey Washington from NK2 Home Solutions, home improvement contractors in Middle Tennessee, discuss customer relation strategies to make sure their customers are happy and come back for repeat business. If you are an independent contractor, you will get some ideas from this video! From ProfitDig - bid jo…

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What a Handy Man Needs to Know about Licensing and Bonding 16:16

7M ago16:16

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Continuing our conversations with Josh Young (Young's Construction) and Jeffrey Washington (NK2 Home Solutions), we discuss the need in certain counties for having a home improvement license that allows you to do much bigger jobs. Licensing exists for a reason. Bonding allows you to get your home improvement license. Bonding covers the client in ca…

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How Contractors Can Help Each Other Out for More Success 18:36

7M ago18:36

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Josh Young, with Young's Construction, and Geoffrey Washington from NK2 Home Solutions, who are good friends while also competing in the same market, talk about their history together and how they are able to help each other build more successful businesses - sharing contacts, tools, collaboration and more. Washington describes it as "collaboration…

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How to Build a Business Empire with Entrepreneur Jeremy Perkins 24:08

7M ago24:08

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Successful entrepreneur, Jeremy Perkins, author of the Amazon best-seller "The Entrepreneurs Intervention: The 12 Steps to Business Recovery", has experienced wild swings in his business career - from being broke millions in debt to now owning multiple companies generating millions in annual revenue. How did he do it? How does he run so many busine…

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The Difference Between Spec and Custom Home Building 18:47

7M ago18:47

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Entrepreneur Jeremy Perkins explains the idea of "spec homes" and "custom homes." He describes his business structure, which includes rental houses, home building and storage. He explains the difference between "slow money" and "fast money" - he gets paid every week on some projects, which helps him maintain cashflow for slower paying, larger proje…

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Going through Hell to Get to the Top 18:21

8M ago18:21

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Successful entrepreneur, home builder and author Jeremy Perkins, talks about the mistakes he made and bad life decisions that led to losing his business before turning it around. As Jeremy explains, he was addicted to business the same way some people are hooked on drugs, which led to a wreckless lifestyle. He talks about how he turned his life aro…

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The Highs and Lows of Being a Home Builder - with Jeremy Perkins 18:38

8M ago18:38

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Entrepreneur and author, Jeremy Perkins, is a successfull Middle Tennessee home builder specializing in high end custom homes. He is also in the storage unit business and is a best-selling author on Amazon.com. In this video, he sits down with the ProfitDig guys to discuss the highs and lows in his career. Like many successful entrepreneurs, Jeremy…

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How County Water Systems Handle Population Growth 17:15

8M ago17:15

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Scott Miller is the General Manager of Operations for the Water Authority of Dickson County, which is part of the Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area, one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Scott talks about the challenges in getting water taps installed and keeping up with customer demand in light of that rapid growth. As Scott exp…

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How Water Systems Work - a Chat with the General Manager of Operations of a County Water Authority 16:33

8M ago16:33

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Scott Miller is the General Manager of Operations for the Water Authority of Dickson County, so the man knows ALL about how municipal and county water systems work. Scott started out as a manual laborer and worked his was up to running an entire multi-county water system. Listen in as he explains everything from how government lobbying for his indu…

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Local Marketing Strategies for Home Repair Experts, with Josh Young 16:04

9M ago16:04

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Josh Young, with Young's Construction, talks about the things he is doing to build his home remodeling business. ProfitDig's Jerry Work, a marketing professional, also gives some tips. If you are seeking to build a local business providing construction-type services, you will definitely learn something here! It's not hard, but many of your competit…

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Deck Building Tips with Home Renovator Josh Young 17:12

9M ago17:12

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Handyman / home remodeler, Josh Young, talks about the difference between new construction and remodeling and the work he is doing to build his own business. He talks about the problem with modern pressure-treated wood, which does not provide as much longevity as it used to, and how different construction techniques should be used to minimize moist…

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Your Work Ethic Will Make You Successful (with Home Renovator, Josh Young) 16:07

9M ago16:07

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The ProfitDig guys have a conversation with home renovator, Josh Young, who explains that just having a strong work ethic, and being willing to roll up your sleeves and learn, goes a long ways toward building a successful career and business. Another factor in Josh's success is having a solid understanding of tasks that he is good at and those he i…

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The Dangers of Smart Thermostats 26:45

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Smart thermostats can be an excellent way to control temperatures in a cost effective way, but Internet-connected thermostats have a very real potential danger - losing control of the ability to set the temperature in your own home or business. This is already happening in other countries - could it also happen in the U.S.? Is it already happening?…

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How Politics and Green Energy Have Radically Changed the HVAC Industry 26:31

10M ago26:31

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As HVAC professional, David Collins, explains, the HVAC industry has completely changed in the last 5 years. One major change is the refrigerants that are used. New refrigerants are being used that have zero ozone depletion and low global warming potential. In 1987, the Montreal Protocol was signed, which was the beginning of the movement to save t…

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How to Become an HVAC Professional 16:29

10M ago16:29

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Professional HVAC instructor, David Collins, joins the ProfitDig guys for a conversation about how one goes about becoming an HVAC professional. They discuss what is involved in the one-year HVAC training program that David teaches, and how a coopreative program with local HVAC companies is so critical in getting his students the hands-on experienc…

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HVAC Horror Stories 21:17

10M ago21:17

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In our final video with HVAC expert, Jonathan Booker, he tells the guys some HVAC horror stories, such as encountering rats, opposoms, skunks and various other creatures in attics and crawlspaces (skunks love ductwork); getting eat up by dogs while under a house; witnessing weird (and sometimes disturbing) things at peoples' homes; horny customers …

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Generators, Gas, R454B Refrigerants - HVAC Thoughts with Booker 17:22

10M ago17:22

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Continuing our conversation with HVAC expert, Jonathan Booker, we talk about various HVAC-related topics, including the value of having backup generators, green energy options, changes in refrigerants, electrical versus gas systems, and many more interesting topics. If you have any involvement with HVAC in your work or life, you will definitely lea…

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How Commercial HVAC is Different from Residential 15:46

10M ago15:46

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HVAC expert Jonathan Booker discusses the differences between HVAC systems for homes versus commercial locations. If you are involved in home or building construction, take the time to increase your knowledge of HVAC systems by learning from a professional with many years of experience. From ProfitDig - bid jobs, track costs, make more money. Easy!…

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HVAC - How It Works, How to Do It Right, Traps to Avoid, with Jonathan Booker 18:31

11M ago18:31

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HVAC expert Jonathan Booker joins the ProfitDig crew to talk all about heating, venting and air conditioning. HVAC is becoming increasingly complex, but it is a critical component of building and home construction. Learn what HVAC is, how HVAC systems work and what your options are for HVAC systems. He also spends time explaining how important it i…

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The Life of a Bridge Inspector 25:50

11M ago25:50

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Certified bridge inspector, Corey Work, finishes his visit with the ProfitDig guys by explaining the exact steps he follows when inspecting a bridge. He also talks about weird things he or his co-workers have seen under or around bridges. As Corey explains, step one: turn the truck off and get out of the track. The guys have quite a few laughs in t…

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Talking About Things We Love to Collect 21:07

11M ago21:07

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Our buddy, Seth Williams, collects rare concert posters, most of which he personally purchased at the actual concerts. Many of those posters are not very valuable. ProfitDig's Jerry Work is a collector of vintage toys and comic books. If you are a collector, you will enjoy this conversation between two guys who are passionate about their collection…

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Could Anything Have Prevented the Baltimore Bridge Collapse? 13:42

11M ago13:42

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Continuing our conversation with certificed bridge inspector, Corey Work, the ProfitDig guys talk about if there is anything that could have prevented the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore from collapsing (other than not running into it with a cargo ship), how bridges over water are constructed, underwater bridge inspection, the reason a major …

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What Does a Bridge Inspector Look For? 12:57

12M ago12:57

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Bridges are on everybody's minds, so this week professional certified bridge inspector, Corey Work, joins the ProfitDig guys to discuss what a bridge inspector does and what they look for when inspecting bridges. Corey discusses the three main components of a bridge and what inspectors look at in each component. He also discusses environmental fact…

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The Perils of Working on Wind Turbines 18:48

12M ago18:48

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Seth Williams, an engineer who currently makes his living managing lighting crews for major entertainment acts, talks about his experience working on wind turbines, which often required him to climb up an ever-narrowing tower that stretched hundreds of feet into the air. This is some wild stuff! Just another entertaining and educational video from …

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Adventures Running Lights for Famous Musical Artists 22:38

12M ago22:38

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The ProfitDig guys welcome Seth Williams, a skilled electrical engineer who has spent years managing lighting for major artists since 2007. Seth talks about the technical challenges and difficulties setting up lighting trusses, managing his crews, and just life on the road. He also talks about some of the wild things he has experienced in his caree…