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Skid Steer Nation

Ryan Deemer
Excavation
Excavation Business
Marketing
Excavation Industry
Business Growth
Freedom Lawn & Landscape
Commercial Construction
Work-Life Balance
Excavation Services
Social Media Marketing
Small Business Growth
Construction
Employee Management
Construction Industry
Throttled Up Marketing
Skid Steer Nation
Customer Service
Entrepreneurship
Family Business
Marketing Strategies

Join the Skid Steer Nation podcast to discover how excavation and land service business owners are finding innovative solutions to grow their businesses. Our in-depth interviews provide valuable tips on everything from customer acquisition, sales and marketing, to employee recruitment and management, all while being entertained by our dynamic host. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to ta... more

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Latest Episodes

Jerod Condit didn’t wait until retirement to figure out what came next.

He started seven years early.

Now he’s preparing to leave the military with a land clearing business that already runs jobs without him.

After more than 22 years in the milita... more

He hired more guys, bought more equipment, and got busier. He was also miserable. So JR Laborie started cutting—and his profit got better.

JR built Laborie Land Works from one skid steer into land clearing, excavation, underground utilities, and hyd... more

Most contractors build a business… then spend years trying to escape it. Matt Study says that's backwards. If your company can't survive while you're gone, you don't own a business—you own a job.

Matt Study of Sapphire Construction Services has grow... more

Working more doesn't always make you more money.Shelby explains why turning down jobs made his excavation business stronger—and why the right technology lets one operator outperform a whole crew.

Shelby Howland doesn't fit the typical excavation sto... more

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JR Laborie
Owner of a Nebraska excavating business focused on utility work and hydro excavation
Laborie family business (Laborie stock and range); Nebraska utility/excavation
Episode: JR Laborie: Why He’d Rather Work 3 Days Than Chase 7 Days of Revenue
Shelby Akio Howland
Guest with a background in construction, excavation, and site work; described as a tradesperson with a tech-forward approach
Undisclosed (entrepreneur/contractor)
Episode: Shelby Akio Howland: Why the Best Operators Say "No" More Than They Say "Yes"
Christian Lefley
Owner of Windwood Property Services
Windwood Property Services
Episode: Christian Lefley: 77th of 77 — Now Running the Same School’s Contracts
Daniel Snell
Owner of DMS Excavation
DMS Excavation
Episode: Daniel Snell: The $4,000 Mistake That Taught Him How Commercial Work Really Works
Cody Cocas
Owner of TSF Construction, utilities-focused contractor
TSF Construction
Episode: Cody Cocas: Why “Nice Customers” Almost Cost Him His Business
John Seaman
Owner of JC Property Professionals, NC
JC Property Professionals
Episode: John Seaman: The Day He Fired His Entire Crew (And Rebuilt a Stronger Company)
Jack Eso
Owner of RoseBrooke Site Development
RoseBrooke Site Development
Episode: Jack Eso: The $4M Move Most Contractors Are Afraid to Make
Jeremy Whitson
Owner of Whitson Farms Excavation Company
Whitson Farms Excavation
Episode: Jeremy Whitson: Why Too Much Work Nearly Broke His Excavation Business
Sheldon Gould
Owner of S&N Custom Lawn Care (and related ventures)
S&N Custom Lawn Care
Episode: Sheldon Gould: What 25+ Years in a Small-Market Contracting Business Really Teaches You

Host

Ryan Diemer
Host of the show, introduces guests and steers interviews

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • Look forward to Wednesdays

    I’ve been working my way through every episode since the beginning. This podcast has been extremely informative for me, and has made me think more about how my business operates and given me a lot of good ideas I’ve been trying to implement within my business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dinker22
    United States6 months ago
  • Good show

    What an awesome surprise. I’ve been waiting for you to interview John Seaman. This man is a wealth of knowledge that I look up to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kevin_actual
    United States6 months ago
  • Skid Steer Nation is a valuable resource

    I’m a loyal listener to the Skid Steer Nation podcast and I’m starting a skid steer business. This show is an essential element of my research and development as a business owner and invaluable for my personal development as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rex.grove
    United Statesa year ago
  • Enjoyable and educational

    Covers important topics of business and life. I appreciate the real conversation and the way information is relayed. Listening to 12/4 episode with Luke Fielder. Check out the book “who not how” I believe it could be tremendously useful for this audience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Buster131
    United Statesa year ago
  • Enjoyable and educational

    Covers important topics of business and life. I appreciate the real conversation and the way information is relayed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Buster131
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise practical, actionable insights for growing blue-collar businesses.
Content is valued for its helpful, real-world advice beyond theory.
Guests and host are consistently described as knowledgeable and inspiring to improve operations.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Matt Study: Build a Business That Fits Your Life—Not One That Owns It
Q: What's your stance on breaking out bids into granular units and using third-party services for bids on larger projects?
Breaking the bid into unit costs for materials, labor, and equipment makes change orders straightforward and reduces scope disputes. For larger projects, third-party bid services can be cost-effective if they improve accuracy and speed.
Matt Study: Build a Business That Fits Your Life—Not One That Owns It
Q: How has your interview process evolved to protect your culture and avoid 'cancer' in the team?
I've moved from personally interviewing everyone to a system where foremen and PMs participate, and I only greenlight hires after a multi-person input, ensuring the candidate aligns with values and capability, not just resume claims.
Matt Study: Build a Business That Fits Your Life—Not One That Owns It
Q: With all the growth and changes, what was the first major hire you made to stop you from being the bottleneck?
We started with outside accounting to handle taxes, then added an internal, part-time admin, followed by a PM and estimator. Each step freed up roughly 10 hours a week and allowed me to focus on strategy instead of day-to-day data entry.
Christian Lefley: 77th of 77 — Now Running the Same School’s Contracts
Q: What was a turning point in scaling the business?
Securing the school district contracts eight years after graduation, and the strategic shift to stronger systems and office support to handle growing inquiries and projects.
Christian Lefley: 77th of 77 — Now Running the Same School’s Contracts
Q: Where is the business at now and how has it grown since starting?
The business has grown from a part-time venture in 2018 to a multi-service operation with snow, maintenance, landscaping, and sustained school contracts, expanding staffing seasonally and moving toward more structured operations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Skid Steer Nation

What is Skid Steer Nation about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, founder/owner-focused show centered on excavation, landscaping, and site-development businesses. Episodes consistently explore scaling a contracting operation, pricing strategies, sales and marketing, project management, and building strong teams, often through real-world anecdotes from owners navigating growth, cash flow, and client relationships. Guests range from long-standing tradespeople to multi-crew operators, with frequent emphasis on systems, documentation, and leadership that sustain steady expansion. The format tends to mix actionable takeaways with candid stories about setbacks, family considerations, and technology adoption, making it a solid resource for listeners looking to run more profitable blue-collar busines... more

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Recent guests on Skid Steer Nation include:

1. JR Laborie
2. Shelby Akio Howland
3. Christian Lefley
4. Daniel Snell
5. Cody Cocas
6. John Seaman
7. Jack Eso
8. Jeremy Whitson

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