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Skid Steer Nation

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

Now he’s paid by the same school…

And built a business off word of mouth.

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Nicholas White grew up around excavation.

His father has been in the dirt business his entire life.

He waited until he was almost... more

He lost $4K over one line of missing wording. Not bad work. Not bad equipment. Just one mistake in a contract.

Daniel jumped into excavation young with “$10K and a dream”… but commercial work hit him hard. One missed detail in a bid cost him thousan... more

He was mowing customers’ lawns… after finishing their job.

Not charging for extras… because he liked them.

That mindset almost killed his margins—until he flipped to utilities.

Cody Cocas went from small residential jobs to multi-million dollar ut... more

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John Seaman
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Jack Eso
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Jeremy Whitson
Owner of Whitson Farms Excavation Company
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Episode: Jeremy Whitson: Why Too Much Work Nearly Broke His Excavation Business
Sheldon Gould
Owner of S&N Custom Lawn Care (and related ventures)
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Episode: Sheldon Gould: What 25+ Years in a Small-Market Contracting Business Really Teaches You
Nate Morello
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Richard Piendak
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Caley Stecker
Owner of C & C Land Management
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Host

Ryan Diemer
Host of Skid Steer Nation

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 108 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 States3 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 States3 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 States8 months 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 States9 months 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 States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are often top operators sharing concrete systems, which helps translate lessons to other trades.
The host's interviewing style is viewed as engaging and practical, with a focus on outcomes over theory.
Listeners appreciate the actionable, real-world tips for growing excavation and land-service businesses.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mike Johnson: The Contractor Mindset Shift That Stops Stress From Following You Home
Q: How has your approach to leadership and delegation changed since August?
He moved from being the foreground manager to empowering his foremen and experienced partners to run operations, freeing time for strategic planning and system development, while maintaining accountability and trust.
Mike Johnson: The Contractor Mindset Shift That Stops Stress From Following You Home
Q: What sparked the shift to faith and how did it impact your business?
The guest describes turning to prayer and a Bible study with other entrepreneurs, which brought peace, reduced stress, and allowed clearer focus on leadership and delegation, ultimately stabilizing the business and improving family life.
Luke Fielder: From Renting It All to Redefining Success in Excavation
Q: What's your process for estimating and knowing your costs?
A lot of it is just knowledge in the industry, knowing what it takes, and having everything broke down to an hourly rate and adding that together for estimates.
Luke Mace: From Leap of Faith to Building a Thriving Excavation Business
Q: Were you doing work like this on the side while you were still working before you committed to full time, or did you just jump off the diving board and go right in?
It was a little bit of a jump off the dive. I was definitely on the side. Then it was a little bit of a push off the diving board.
Joshua Fecht: Why I’m Done with Emotional Clients and Residential Work
Q: What's the vision for the next three to five years for you, man?
He focuses on setting achievable annual goals to grow the company sustainably and maintain quality 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 series of in-depth interviews with owners and leaders in the excavation, site development, and broader contracting space. Episodes frequently explore growth strategies, pricing and bid discipline, cash flow and project financing, leadership and culture, and the role of technology and marketing in scaling a trades business. Guests span family-run operations to multi-crew contractors, with recurring emphasis on practical systems, customer relationships, and sustainable margins. The show often threads personal storytelling, mentorship, and community-focused insights into actionable takeaways for listeners aiming to expand capacity, win bigger projects, or professionalize operations. A notable through-line is the blend of hands-on field exper... more

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Recent guests on Skid Steer Nation include:

1. Daniel Snell
2. Cody Cocas
3. John Seaman
4. Jack Eso
5. Jeremy Whitson
6. Sheldon Gould
7. Nate Morello
8. Richard Piendak

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