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Dirt Bags Podcast

Luke Eggebraaten
Construction Industry
Excavation
Business Growth
Entrepreneurship
Networking
Septic Systems
Cash Flow Management
Excavation Industry
Dirt Bags Podcast
Owner Pay
Conexpo
Marketing
Windwood Property Services
Work-Life Balance
Landscaping
Small Business Challenges
Leadership
Dirt Bags University
Marketing Strategies
Financial Transparency

The Dirt Bags Podcast is the go-to podcast for real conversations, actionable insights, and a damn good time. Hosted by Luke Eggebraaten, this podcast is built for those who want to grow their business, sharpen their skills, and hear from industry leaders—all while enjoying a laid-back, no-nonsense atmosphere.

Whether an operator, contractor, business owner, or entrepreneur, the Dirt Bags Podcast ... more

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Latest Episodes

In Episode 131 of the Dirt Bags Podcast, Luke Eggebraaten sits down with Michael King of Civil CFO to break down the biggest financial barriers construction companies face as they scale.

From cash flow and bidding to profit margins, equipment, bondi... more

Christian Schloegel started mowing lawns in fifth grade. Today he runs C+I Services LLC (C And I Services), a full-service landscape, design/build, and snow management company crushing it in Chicago’s western suburbs.

Connect with Christian:

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In this bonus episode of the Dirt Bags Podcast, Joe Casey steps into the host seat while Luke is out on paternity leave and sits down with Cam Mathis from Phaser Marketing to recap Storm Field Day in Mankato, Minnesota.

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In this episode, Luke sits down with Bryce Harem of BTG Services. Bryce and his team provide professional coaching and training for contractors and leaders in the construction industry while running their own multi-million-dollar asphalt and concrete... more

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Recent Guests

Christian Schloegel
Owner of C And I Services
C And I Services
Episode: #130: Building a Tiered Career Path for your Employees - Christian Schloegel
Cam Mathis
Client Success Specialist at Phaser Marketing
Phaser Marketing
Episode: Storm Field Day Recap - Phaser Marketing
Bryce Harem
Founder, BTG Services
BTG Services
Episode: #129: How to Remove Owner Dependency - Bryce Harem
Kevin Cox
Owner of DK Excavating, Ontario
DK Excavating
Episode: #128: Don't Take No for an Answer- DK Excavating
Cole Morse
Owner of MNM Earthworks and More Dirt/More Dirt Pro
MNM Earthworks; More Dirt Pro
Episode: #127: Dirtbikes and Dozers - Cole Morse
Brad from Teach Me Dirt
Estimating expert, returning guest and presenter for Estimating 201
Teach Me Dirt
Episode: Dirt Bags University: Construction Estimating 201
Jordan Smith
Leader of Storm Equipment; founder of VSI, Storm Chasen, and related ventures
Storm Equipment / VSI
Episode: #126: Before Storm was Storm - Jordan Smith
Mack Lipka
Owner of Black Diamond Landworks, Dirt Bag of the Year 2026
Black Diamond Landworks
Episode: #125: Dirt Bag of the Year - Mack Lipka
Marc Kuhn
Serial entrepreneur focused on scaling construction and real estate activities
Mac Construction / Mac Concrete / Mac Capital
Episode: #124: Scaling and Breaking Glass Ceilings - Marc Kuhn

Host

Luke Eggebraaten
Host of the Dirt Bags Podcast; founder of Phaser Marketing; industry storyteller and connector.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 152 ratings
  • Great show! I

    I first heard about the Dirt Bags Podcast through the Snow Jobs Podcast, and I’m glad I checked it out. Coming from the lawn care and snow & ice industry and looking to expand into excavation and concrete this podcast has been an absolute gold mine.

    The guests they bring on have a ton of real-world experience, and there’s something valuable to take away from damn near every episode. Whether it’s growing a business, managing people, marketing, equipment, or just learning from someone who’s alrea... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Precision Grounds Co
    United States14 days ago
  • Lots of great information for the construction industry !!

    They continued to have great guests and content in an entertaining and easy to follow podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JP Land Services
    United States7 months ago
  • #104

    This podcast with Stone is absolutely the BEST podcast yet. What an inspiration!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kevin_actual
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great listen!

    This podcast is a great and easy listen with good guests and very helpful information. I definitely recommend anyone in the dirt game take a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I da man 7666788
    Canadaa year ago
  • Love This Show!!!

    Great listen for anyone running their own earthworks company. I first stumbled across this podcast in the winter of 2022. Love Luke’s infectious personality and genuine curiosity. He always has great guests and I usually come away with at least 1 takeaway from each episode. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J.Stik
    Canadaa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Relatable and entertaining with down-to-earth insights.
Excellent resource for scaling and leadership in trades.
Great guests, practical takeaways for dirt industry businesses.
Hosts bring real-world stories and actionable strategies.
Strong community focus with mentorship and education strands.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#129: How to Remove Owner Dependency - Bryce Harem
Q: What are the first steps you take when you see red flags in a growing company 1-10 million in revenue?
Recognize that the owner is often the bottleneck; shift to building a leadership team, define roles clearly, and begin documenting processes (SOPs) so the business can run without dependence on any one person. Start small, map out org structure, and train successors with measurable outcomes.
#129: How to Remove Owner Dependency - Bryce Harem
Q: Tell us about the moment you realized you tanked as GM and what you did next to rebuild.
Bryce describes the financial loss and his leadership breakdown, then details the intentional pivot: breaking down the org to a sustainable level, shifting from spreadsheet-driven management to investing in people, and adopting leadership as the core competency. He emphasizes taking responsibility and rebuilding with a focus on culture, purpose, and a leadership framework.
#127: Dirtbikes and Dozers - Cole Morse
Q: How do you structure your time between faith, family, and business?
God first, family second, work third. Protecting family time is essential, even if it means slowing down or taking a temporary hiccup in cash flow to maintain balance and integrity.
#127: Dirtbikes and Dozers - Cole Morse
Q: What inspired your move from racing and dirt work into MNM Earthworks and More Dirt Pro?
A combination of needing to provide for my family, recognizing the value of hands-on, transparent content, and wanting to mentor others—realizing that mentorship and community could scale beyond what I could do alone.
Dirt Bags University: Construction Estimating 201
Q: Brad, what is your availability for hiring versus only teaching/coaching?
Brad explains he is selective with clients due to high demand, receptive to messages, and open to discussions about intake while prioritizing larger, fast-growing projects.

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What is Dirt Bags Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on real-world advice for building and growing trades businesses, with a strong emphasis on leadership, systems, mentorship, and scalable operations. Episodes frequently feature owners and operators sharing hard-won lessons on eliminating owner dependency, managing cash flow, and expanding teams while preserving culture and family priorities. The show often blends actionable tactics (estimating, project management, recruiting) with personal resilience and community-building, including hands-on programs like Dirt Bags University and mentorship platforms. A standout angle is its unapologetic, no-nonsense tone that appeals to owners and leaders who want practical, battle-tested guidance from the trenches, not polished corpo... more

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Recent guests on Dirt Bags Podcast include:

1. Christian Schloegel
2. Cam Mathis
3. Bryce Harem
4. Kevin Cox
5. Cole Morse
6. Brad from Teach Me Dirt
7. Jordan Smith
8. Mack Lipka

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