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Skid Steer Nation

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

Ten years ago, Jesse McGrath had a backpack, a pair of cowboy boots, and nowhere to live. Today, he owns Compass Cleanup & Excavation—but building a bigger company was never the finish line.

Jesse built the business to get something back that money ... more

Mitchell Roberts was sitting in a Domino’s parking lot, broke and wondering how he’d make his truck payment. A few years later, his lawn and landscape company did $160,000 in a single month. But the number Mitchell cares about now isn’t revenue. It’s... more

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

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Recent Guests

Jesse McGrath
Owner of Compass Cleanup & Excavation, recovering entrepreneur and nonprofit board member
Compass Cleanup & Excavation
Episode: Jesse McGrath: The Business Was Never the End Goal
Mitchell Roberts
Owner of No Mow Worries Landscape & Irrigation
No Mow Worries
Episode: Mitchell Roberts: From a Domino’s Parking Lot to a Business That Runs Without Him
Jerod Condit
Owner of Ironwood Land Solutions; US Army veteran
Ironwood Land Solutions
Episode: Jerod Condit: Building the Business Before He Needed It
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)

Host

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 113 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 States7 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 States7 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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mitchell Roberts: From a Domino’s Parking Lot to a Business That Runs Without Him
Q: How do you approach training and SOPs to ensure your team follows them?
He discusses the peanut butter and jelly training concept, regular training sessions, and using visuals to make SOPs easier to follow, plus the idea of training through real-world demonstrations.
Mitchell Roberts: From a Domino’s Parking Lot to a Business That Runs Without Him
Q: What led you to go full-time with No Mow Worries in 2021?
Mitchell describes a pivotal moment in a Domino's parking lot when he realized he had to commit to growing the business after an employee quit and he faced a looming truck payment, marking the point he went all in.
Jerod Condit: Building the Business Before He Needed It
Q: What role did mentorship and networks play in growth?
Mentorship, coaching, and peer networks provided ongoing advice, accountability, and an extended support system that helped him stay on a growth trajectory while navigating personal life changes.
Jerod Condit: Building the Business Before He Needed It
Q: What structures helped your crew succeed?
Structured daily schedules, pre-planning meetings, and a strong emphasis on safety, maintenance, and clear roles, plus eventual delegation to a trusted foreman who carried the process forward.
Jerod Condit: Building the Business Before He Needed It
Q: What motivated you to pursue land services after military retirement?
Jerod explains that observing retiring mentors and wanting a path that kept him outdoors, coupled with a family-backed goal to build something sustainable, motivated the shift from military logistics to land clearing and mulching work, starting small and scaling up as confidence and cash flow grew.

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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. Jesse McGrath
2. Mitchell Roberts
3. Jerod Condit
4. JR Laborie
5. Shelby Akio Howland
6. Christian Lefley
7. Daniel Snell
8. Cody Cocas

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