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Dirt Talk Podcast

BuildWitt
Construction Industry
Buildwitt
Buildwitt Improve
Leadership
Dirt World Summit
Dirt World
Construction
Workforce Development
Civil Construction
Mental Health
Ariat
Leadership Development
Company Culture
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

November 2, 2026

Why Not Being Good is Good (Building BuildWitt #77)

BuildWitt Update #77– DT 492

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

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

October 29, 2026

The Cost of Opening Too Soon w/ Jacob Robinson

Jacob Robinson w/ Dig World – DT 491

Jacob Robinson is the Founder of Dig World, a construction-themed amusement park where kids and families can operate real heavy equipment. The ide... more

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October 26, 2026

Dirt World Nearly Died (Building BuildWitt #76)

BuildWitt Update #76– DT 490

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

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

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October 22, 2026

Building A Business That Outlasts You w/ John Scepaniak (DT 489)

John Scepaniak is the Director of Aggregate Operations at Wm. D. Scepaniak, a family-owned company specializing in mobile aggregate processing and material handling. ... more

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Recent Guests

John Scepaniak
Director of Aggregate Operations at a family-owned mobile aggregate processing and material handling company
Wm. D. Scepaniak
Episode: Building A Business That Outlasts You w/ John Scepaniak (DT 489)
Kristi Ronyak
Founder and CEO of Construction Angels
Construction Angels
Episode: The Conversation Construction Avoids w/ Kristi Ronyak (DT 487)
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 )

Host

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

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 840 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

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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.

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#183
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Building A Business That Outlasts You w/ John Scepaniak (DT 489)
Q: Where do you think the business is going? Where do you want it to go?
Scepaniak wants to build a unified long-term vision with his brother and cousin, keep growing contract aggregate production, and potentially complete a project in every state. He says growth should mean more than revenue, and the company must build beyond a business dependent on one person.
Building A Business That Outlasts You w/ John Scepaniak (DT 489)
Q: How have you had to adjust your mindset approach?
Scepaniak describes learning through varied projects, adapting to different geology and local conditions, and continually evaluating his leadership and communication as the company grows.
2026 Australia Adventure Week Two! (Building BuildWitt #74) DT 486
Q: What is an ESOP?
An employee stock ownership plan is a way for a company's owner to sell the business over time to employees, who accumulate shares according to the plan. The shares may become a substantial retirement asset, but the quality of the company and its leadership still matter.
The Conversation Construction Avoids w/ Kristi Ronyak (DT 487)
Q: How does the payout process work once a death occurs on a construction site?
Once the form is submitted and employment is verified, the Family Assistance Committee approves the grant (up to $10,000 for a spouse and/or children), and the check is mailed or delivered to the family, sometimes before the funeral, with additional support like grief counseling.
The Conversation Construction Avoids w/ Kristi Ronyak (DT 487)
Q: What's the simplest way you can put Construction Angels to somebody that's asking about it?
It is a nonprofit that provides immediate financial assistance and grief counseling to the spouse and children left behind when a construction worker dies in a work-related accident, with a short form to quickly initiate support and a rapid payout.

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