
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 25 | Founded | a year ago |
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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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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
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.
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!
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!
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👍🏻
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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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