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Dirt Talk Podcast

BuildWitt
Construction Industry
Buildwitt
Buildwitt Improve
Leadership
Dirt World Summit
Dirt World
Construction
Workforce Development
Civil Construction
Ariat
Mental Health
Company Culture
Leadership Development
Infrastructure
Australia
Sustainability
Software Development
The Five Dysfunctions Of a Team
Artificial Intelligence
Employee Ownership

Welcome to the Dirt World's top podcast (self-proclaimed). Every week, host Aaron Witt, founder of BuildWitt, interviews construction and mining industry leaders in long form and shares updates on what's happening inside of BuildWitt.

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Latest Episodes

October 12, 2026

2026 Australia Adventure Week Two! (Building BuildWitt #74)

BuildWitt Update #74– DT 486

Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week.

Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting ht... more

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October 8, 2026

You Can’t Lead From The Office w/ Luke Minger

Luke Minger w/ Minger Construction – DT 485

Luke Minger is the President and CEO of Minger Construction, a Minnesota underground utility contractor his parents started more than 40 year... more

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October 5, 2026

2026 Australia Adventure Week One! (Building BuildWitt #73) DT 484

BuildWitt Update #73– DT 484

Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week.

Read the full newsletter here:

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October 1, 2026

Building Leaders Underground w/ Jason Miller - DT 483

Jason Miller is the CEO of Midwest Mole, an employee-owned underground construction company specializing in tunneling, boring, and trenchless work. After a year at Indiana Unive... more

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Recent Guests

Luke Minger
President and CEO of Minger Construction
Minger Construction
Episode: You Can’t Lead From The Office w/ Luke Minger (DT 485)
Jason Miller
President of Midwest Mole
Midwest Mole
Episode: Building Leaders Underground w/ Jason Miller (DT 483)
Dick Zhang
CEO of Bluelight Machines
Bluelight Machines
Episode: What Happens When Heavy Equipment Starts Driving Itself? w/ Dick Zhang (DT 481)
Tyler Marks
Founder of Marks Clearing and Grading
Marks Clearing and Grading
Episode: A Skid Steer and a Craigslist Ad w/ Tyler Marks (DT 479)
Christian Weibell
VP of Engineering at BuildWitt; software engineer with a PhD in Instructional Psychology and Technology
BuildWitt
Episode: The Newest Tools Won't Save Your Company w/ Christian Weibell (DT 477)
Darren Paulson
VP of Product at BuildWitt, construction technology veteran
BuildWitt
Episode: Artificial Intelligence Isn't Taking These Jobs w/ Darren Paulson (DT 475)
David Giannetto
CEO of Felix Construction (water and wastewater contractor)
Felix Construction
Episode: The Invisible Billion-Dollar Industry w/ David Giannetto ( DT 473 )
Matt Margolis
Lawyer, founder of Margolis Law; BuildWitt's lawyer
Margolis Law / BuildWitt
Episode: He Says What Other Lawyers Won't w/ Matt Margolis (DT 471)
Jim Rhodes
SVP at Wayne Brothers
Wayne Brothers
Episode: Building Something Worth Staying For w/ Jim Rhodes (DT 469)

Host

Aaron Witt
Host of the Dirt Talk Podcast, founder of BuildWitt

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 839 ratings
  • Great listening

    I work in the dirt industry and I listen to all of your podcasts at work! I’m truly intrigued by the construction industry in other countries and you my friend do a fantastic job of conveying that information and I love hearing about your experiences! Stay dirty guys!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bigscoop28
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    I work for Capital City Services in Mechanicsville, Virginia and I really can relate and enjoy listening to your podcast! Feel free to follow us on yelp, Facebook, Blue Book etc. Thanks and I will keep listening in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Capital City Services
    United States3 years ago
  • Best dirt content online!!

    Thanks for the service you offer!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kele russ'
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    I found Build Witt 3 years ago on YouTube. I was a young Tech out of college and was just obsessed with heavy equipment. As I worked on my career I found a liking to the sales and support side of construction industry. Now as a PSSR for ZIEGLER Cat in MN, I get help customer succeed and listening to the podcast as opened my eyes and more to help my customers and learn more about all the industries in the broad title of Heavy Equipment and Construction. What Aaron and his team are creating is wha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nathan Kraml
    United States3 years ago
  • Highly Recommended Show!

    Thank you, Aaron and Alex. I appreciate you guys are putting out these kind of contents. Not only its empowering but really gave value, making us see things in a different perspective. I hope a lot more can hear your episodes, so more can get the knowledge and wisdom you share on every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YourMarketingPartner
    Philippines4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are consistently high-caliber, with a strong emphasis on transparency and useful takeaways.
Listeners praise practical, real-world insights for the dirt/construction world.
Many appreciate leadership and culture conversations that translate into action.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Building Leaders Underground w/ Jason Miller (DT 483)
Q: What point did Jason start taking on leadership responsibilities within the company?
Jason describes moving from field roles to estimation, project management, and eventually vice president before age 30, followed by a broader leadership role after the ESOP transition.
2026 Australia Adventure Week One! (Building BuildWitt #73) DT 484
Q: If you were 22 again with a civil engineering degree, how would you think about the next move?
Follow your gut and pursue opportunities that feel meaningful and add diverse experience, even if it means leaving a stable path; in your 20s you gain the most value from trying different roles and places, because outside experience compounds into long-term capability.
Why Does 2 Miles Of Concrete Cost $1 Billion? (Building BuildWitt 71) DT 480
Q: Why do civil construction projects always seem to take much longer than expected? What's happening on the job site that most people never see?
A combination of permitting and environmental reviews, engineering and design challenges, utility relocations, weather constraints, and the need to phase work to minimize public disruption all contribute to delays; also, real-world conditions like soil variability and unanticipated site issues force redesigns and schedule shifts.
Hey ChatGPT, Write Me a Newsletter (Building BuildWitt 72) DT 482
Q: What do you think contractors should actually be doing with AI right now instead of just talking about it?
Start using AI in practical, data-driven ways—begin with everyday tasks like analyzing large datasets, evaluating project costs, and optimizing information flow. Begin with approachable tools (Claude or a preferred model), describe your day-to-day tasks to the AI, and iteratively uncover opportunities to automate or augment your work, then gradually expand usage as you gain confidence.
The World's Best Sales Strategy (Building BuildWitt 69) DT 476
Q: Any advice for someone starting full-time in the construction industry?
Spend as much time in the field as possible, develop humility by serving frontline workers, try different roles to discover your fit, and invest in communication skills such as introducing yourself and listening, which are foundational to leadership and effectiveness.

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4. Tyler Marks
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