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Dirt Talk Podcast

BuildWitt
Construction Industry
Buildwitt
Leadership
Buildwitt Improve
Dirt World Summit
Ariat
Construction
Workforce Development
Dirt World
Mental Health
Civil Construction
Leadership Development
Infrastructure
Goodfellow Brothers
Company Culture
Entrepreneurship
Mining
Ames Construction
Australia
Mentorship

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

July 2, 2026

Five Days in Switzerland Changed Everything w/ Shay Stutsman – DT 457

Shay Stutsman is the owner of Stutsman Gerbaz Earthmoving, a third-generation excavation and site work company based in Aspen, Colorado, and one of the most forward-... more

June 29, 2026

Q2 Results and Dirt World Productivity

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

Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/summary

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June 25, 2026

Why Great Construction Starts Below Ground w/ Jonathan Pease (DT 455)

Jonathan is the founder of Rock Solid Stabilization & Reclamation, a nationwide specialty contractor. He stumbled into soil stabilization after watching a fly ash d... more

June 23, 2026

South Korea and Indian Adventure w/ HD Construction!

South Korea and Indian Adventure w/ HD Construction! – DT 454

The Vlog crew, Ben and Wyatt, join me this week to recap our recent adventure to South Korea and India with HD Constru... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Pease
Founder of Rock Solid Stabilization and Reclamation
Rock Solid Stabilization and Reclamation
Episode: Why Great Construction Starts Below Ground w/ Jonathan Pease - DT 455
Matt Moldenhauer
Partner at Elmore Companies; former Bain & Company consultant
Elmore Companies
Episode: Why Small Business Beats the Corporate Ladder w/ Matt Moldenhauer – DT 452
Tristan Wilson
Founder of Edgevanta, estimating automation software for civil contractors
Edgevanta
Episode: Dragging Construction Into the Future - Tristan Wilson ( DT 450)
Fred Mills
Founder of The B1M, construction media pioneer and author
The B1M
Episode: Why Construction Is Losing the Next Generation - Fred Mills (DT 448)
Ken Rusk
Author of Blue Collar Cash; founder of Rusk Industries; Fox News contributor
Rusk Industries
Episode: "It's Not the Pay, It Never Was" - Ken Rusk (DT446)
Herb E. Sargent
Chair, Sargent Corporation; former owner/operator involved in the ESOP transition
Sargent Corporation
Episode: They Tried to Undo 100 Years of His Family’s Work - Herb Sargent (DT 444)
Brandon Lindsey
VP at Hoopaugh Grading Company; host of Give Us the Dirt podcast; co-founder of Dream on 3
Hoopaugh Grading Company; Dream on 3
Episode: Give Us the Dirt - Brandon Lindsey (DT 442)
Jim Vinoski
Co-founder at Firesteel Industrial Solutions; Forbes contributor; author
Firesteel Industrial Solutions
Episode: Who’s Actually Building America? w/ Jim Vinoski (DT 440)
Ricky Webb
Owner of East Coast Demolition
East Coast Demolition
Episode: From Family Business to Winning Major Contracts - Ricky Webb (DT 438)

Host

Aaron Witt
Host and founder of BuildWitt; leads Dirt World initiatives and podcast.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 832 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 States2 years ago
  • Best dirt content online!!

    Thanks for the service you offer!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kele russ'
    United States2 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
    Philippines3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise practical, real-world insights into construction and dirt industry topics.
Many appreciate the mix of industry storytelling with entrepreneurship and branding insights.
Guests and hosts are commended for transparency and actionable leadership advice.

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Talking Points

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Aaron Interviewed on the Conquer Cast! – DT434
Q: What is the core product now, and how does it address training and development?
The core product is video-based micro-learning for daily training that covers equipment basics as well as mental health, leadership, and financial literacy, designed to upskill workers into well-rounded professionals.
Aaron Interviewed on the Conquer Cast! – DT434
Q: Where did BuildWitt originally come from, and what did you do in the early days?
BuildWitt began as a brand to influence and inspire within construction, evolving from Aaron taking photos and running social media for companies to offering websites, video projects, and rebranding services aimed at developing the workforce and employer brand.
Aaron Interviewed on the Conquer Cast! – DT434
Q: Is that kind of path you took before you started to develop your own products and software systems and marketing tools and such?
Aaron explains that his path was driven by solving a real problem—creating a scalable way to educate and uplift the construction workforce—rather than pursuing a traditional product-focused route from the start.
Casey Dillon w/ Atlas Excavating – DT 430
Q: How has COVID affected the mix of public versus private work for Atlas?
COVID flipped the balance from 85% public to 85% private work the following year, prompting the company to hire a salesman and pivot toward private-sector opportunities.
Casey Dillon w/ Atlas Excavating – DT 430
Q: When did you officially start in business, and how did the family legacy shape Atlas Excavating?
Casey describes the origins in 1981 with his parents, the transition after a family accident, and how the business evolved into a pipe-focused contractor with a long‑term plan for succession and modernization.

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

This show centers on leadership, culture, and practical strategies for the dirt industry, often through long-form conversations with owners, operators, and industry insiders. Episodes frequently explore topics like employee ownership, ESOPs, safety culture, workforce development, and scaling mid-market civil and heavy construction firms. A distinctive thread is the emphasis on people first—mentorship, training, and sustainable business practices—coupled with behind-the-scenes updates about product-building and community-building in the Dirt World. Listeners can expect candid storytelling, actionable takeaways for running contractors or manufacturing-related businesses, and insights into branding, technology, and industry collaboration that ... more

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2. Matt Moldenhauer
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5. Ken Rusk
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7. Brandon Lindsey
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