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Starbuck & Sargent Podcast
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A deep-dive construction and business podcast featuring global industry insights, civil construction strategies, earthmoving operations, heavy machinery talk, leadership development, and contractor success stories.

Hosted by James Starbuck (Melbourne) and Herb Sargent (Maine), this show breaks down project management, business growth, market shifts, infrastructure development, and entrepreneurshi... more

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Latest Episodes

Twenty four episodes in, Herb and Jimmy go back through the lot.

This is the best of Starbuck Sargent: twenty stories told end to end, with nothing in between. Herb Sargent runs a century old civil contractor in Maine. Jimmy Starbuck runs a dirt tru... more

Two listener questions this fortnight.

First: do Herb and Jimmy actually use AI in their companies, and where is it going? Jimmy answers in one line, then tells on himself. His own system read three years and a few million data points, decided the m... more

How do you get out of the weeds as a construction business owner without letting everything fall apart?

In Episode 23 of the Starbuck & Sargent Podcast, Jimmy Starbuck and Herb Sargent tackle two questions that every growing construction company eve... more

How do you manage a struggling employee? And how do you walk into a construction contract negotiation when six people are sitting across the table from you?

In this episode of the Starbuck & Sargent Podcast, Jimmy Starbuck and Herb Sargent tackle tw... more

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Jim Heaton
Guest providing industry insights on bidding and technology adoption in construction
Episode: Why Construction Companies Lose Money: The Bidding Mistakes Killing Your Profit

Hosts

James Starbuck
Host of the show and co-presenter with extensive background in construction leadership and business growth.
Herb Sargent
Co-host with deep industry insights, sharing strategies on leadership, culture, and operational excellence.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • This is feckin great stuff

    Glad you two got together to do this. Highlight of my week.

    I was made aware of you both through following BuildWitt and I follow your LinkedIn posts. Naturally, that doesn’t compare to the wisdom, insight, and perspective you both offer the audience of this podcast.

    Now, I’m no construction company owner, I am a surveyor (pause for effect) charged with keeping the yellow iron moving and have worked in the Heavy Civil arena for decades in the US. People, all this wisdom applies universall... more

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    5
    Cliffculhane
    United States3 months ago
  • Always worth the listen.

    I find value in each episode and truly enjoy the raw authenticity of each of you and your perspectives. You truly make an impact to us in the industry trying to be the best versions of ourselves. Keep it up!

    Josh M.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh McL
    United States3 months ago
  • A Must Listen Podcast for Civil Contractors

    Excellent work Jimmy and Herb. I look forward to every new episode that comes out. All very relatable content for any owner in the civil construction world. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Craig Hammel
    United States4 months ago
  • Everyone can Benefit

    I have been listening to this podcast for some time, and have been looking up to herb for a long time! These are key conversations that a lot of the time people that are struggling in construction stray away from! I love that we dive in it and break it out! Thank you Jimmy and herb, look forward to more episodes and learning from both of you everyday!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HuntProff
    United States4 months ago
  • Great stuff!

    Thank you Jimmy and Herb! Wish this was around 5 years ago when my brothers/cousins and I began the next chapter in our family business. Great discussions, advice and tools on how to be a successful contractor. Keep em coming👍🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Qpacella
    United States5 months ago

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The show is praised for actionable leadership and mentoring guidance tailored to field partners.
Listeners appreciate candid conversations about growth, cash flow, and people management in construction.
Constructors value the hosts' blunt, practical wisdom and willingness to share real-world lessons.

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AI In Construction, And The Customer Worth 35% Of Your Revenue | Ep 24
Q: How do you walk away from a customer that big without blowing a hole in your ear? And how do you know you're not just tired of them?
The hosts advise talking directly with senior customer leadership, setting firmer rates and conditions, and gradually reducing reliance on the customer while finding replacement work. Starbuck shares how he reduced a demanding customer's revenue share without firing them.
AI In Construction, And The Customer Worth 35% Of Your Revenue | Ep 24
Q: Do you currently use AI in your companies? And how do you see AI impacting your business now and in the future?
Both hosts see AI as a useful tool for improving efficiency, analysis and automation, but stress that it needs human oversight. Starbuck shares how AI analyzed company data and allocated trucks, while Sargent discusses strategic planning, operational uses and construction workflows.
How to Grow a Construction Business Without Losing Your Profit | Small to Medium Business Growth
Q: What preconditions precede growth, and how should a company plan its trajectory into the medium/large tier?
Financial strength and organizational alignment should precede growth; build trust with finance, ensure the workforce buys into a shared vision, and scale personnel, processes, and governance incrementally to avoid overwhelming the business.
How to Grow a Construction Business Without Losing Your Profit | Small to Medium Business Growth
Q: Ted, what should a small civil company do when considering moving into a medium size without losing margins?
The speakers emphasize strengthening fundamentals first—be the best contractor locally, ensure accountability, and build scalable systems and financial controls before expanding; growth should be purposeful and incremental, with clear alignment across the team and stakeholders.
Why KPIs Won’t Fix Your Crew | Construction Accountability & Training Operators | Ep. 18
Q: In short, how do you train people without showing them by kicking them out on the machine?
Start with hands-on, visible coaching where experienced operators explain the why behind actions, then progressively hand off tasks while staying close enough to guide; create bite-sized training steps and trade places to reinforce learning without undermining confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Starbuck Sargent

What is Starbuck Sargent about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatic, experience-driven discussion focused on running and scaling construction and earthmoving businesses. Episodes explore leadership, team development, cash flow, pricing discipline, and the human side of field operations, often through real-world anecdotes and practical frameworks. Listeners can expect candid talks about pacing growth, maintaining culture, and making smart capital decisions, with actionable tips on coaching crews, defining roles, and aligning targets with reality. Notable strengths include a clear emphasis on governance, accountability, and sustainable growth, alongside lessons drawn from both Australian and North American markets.

What stands out is the duo's willingness to share both successes and setbacks, cre... more

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