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Dirt Bags Podcast

Luke Eggebraaten
Construction Industry
Excavation
Business Growth
Entrepreneurship
Networking
Septic Systems
Cash Flow Management
Excavation Industry
Leadership
Dirt Bags Podcast
Owner Pay
Conexpo
Marketing
Construction
Windwood Property Services
Work-Life Balance
Landscaping
Small Business Challenges
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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In Episode 140 of the Dirt Bags Podcast, Luke Eggebraaten sits down with Chris Mayberry, owner of KHC Environmental, to discuss rebuilding a business from scratch, overcoming burnout, and learning what it takes to lead a multimillion-dollar company. more

In Episode 139 of the Dirt Bags Podcast, Luke Eggebraaten sits down with Reid Turner, founder of Forged Branding, to discuss leaving a comfortable job to pursue entrepreneurship full-time while balancing business, faith, and family.

From helping a l... more

This week on episode #138 of the Dirt Bags Podcast, Luke sits down with Steve Smythe from Storm Equipment to talk snow removal, leading from the field, and preparing your crew for winter. Steve shares stories from 35+ years in the industry, takes us ... more

In Episode 137 of the Dirt Bags Podcast, Luke Eggebraaten sits down with Austin Gurney of Gurney Excavation to talk about his journey from working a full-time union job to starting and growing his own excavation company.

Austin shares how he started... more

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Chris Mayberry
Owner of KHC Environmental, an erosion control company
KHC Environmental
Episode: #140: Business That's Built on Rocket Fuel - KHC Environmental
Reid Turner
Founder of Forged Branding, a marketing agency serving green-industry and blue-collar businesses.
Forged Branding
Episode: #139: Leader, Provider, Protector - Forged Branding
Steve Smythe
Snow-removal industry veteran with more than 35 years of experience at Storm Equipment
Storm Equipment
Episode: #138: Battlefield Leadership - Steve Smythe
Austin Gurney
Owner of Gurney Excavation, with a background in union excavation work
Gurney Excavation
Episode: #137: All Gas No Brakes - Gurney Excavation
Zack Estes
Founder of Lean Dirt
Lean Dirt
Episode: #136: Lean Dirt, AI, and Operations - Zack Estes
Zech Strauser
Founder of Urture Outdoor Workwear; former landscape company owner
Urture Outdoor Workwear
Episode: #135: The Grind, The Growth, & The Exit - Zech Strauser
Jordan Klassen
Owner/Operator, Parkway Construction
Parkway Construction
Episode: #134: Built for the Long Haul - Parkway Construction
Benjamin Johnson
Owner, Forge Site Solutions
Forge Site Solutions
Episode: #133: Phasing Out Your Bottom 10% - Forge Site Solutions
Doug Cassles
Owner/Operator, BlackRock Excavating
BlackRock Excavating
Episode: #132: Never Forget 911 - BlackRock Excavating

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 155 ratings
  • Addicting

    Such a great podcast. Anyone in the grading/snow/septic/clearing business this is for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sharp Ex
    Canadaa month ago
  • Top Tier Blue Collar Podcast!

    Dirt Bags Podcast offers such a great variety of people being featured. It doesn’t matter whether you’re in that trade or not, there is something you can connect with and take away from it. It’s so easy to connect with! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ForgeSiteSolutions
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States3 months 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 States9 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

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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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#140: Business That's Built on Rocket Fuel - KHC Environmental
Q: What advice would Mayberry give an introvert who wants to get out and meet people?
He suggests starting with one person rather than entering a room full of extroverts, being authentic, and recognizing that listening and reading people are strengths introverts can use.
#140: Business That's Built on Rocket Fuel - KHC Environmental
Q: How does KHC Environmental judge its capacity and decide when to hire another crew?
Because KHC handles emergency erosion-control work with short response deadlines, Mayberry watches its schedule, aiming not to book more than two weeks out. When demand exceeds capacity, he weighs the costs of another truck, trailer, equipment, and crew against the workload.
#139: Leader, Provider, Protector - Forged Branding
Q: Any recommendations if they're wanting to increase revenue, things that are easy, low-hanging fruit to go do to find more work or clean up their marketing?
Turner recommends gathering 50 to 100 honest Google Business Profile reviews and creating broad local visibility through inexpensive physical marketing, including truck magnets or decals, employee shirts, yard signs, and door hangers.
#139: Leader, Provider, Protector - Forged Branding
Q: How do you go about developing that family vision statement? Do you have monthly meetings?
Turner says he and his wife discussed their shared priorities and wrote down the family's values and responsibilities. His own vision emphasizes being a protector, provider, leader, and multiplying their faith, finances, and friendships.
#137: All Gas No Brakes - Gurney Excavation
Q: How did you and how do you deal with imposter syndrome?
Gurney says experience and repetition helped him gain confidence. He began by taking jobs he knew he could complete, communicating with customers, and seeing their positive reactions to his work.

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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. Chris Mayberry
2. Reid Turner
3. Steve Smythe
4. Austin Gurney
5. Zack Estes
6. Zech Strauser
7. Jordan Klassen
8. Benjamin Johnson

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