
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 | 15 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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In Episode 15 of the Starbuck Sargent Podcast, James Starbuck and Herb Sargent tackle two big construction business problems that hit both the field and the boardroom.
First, they break down how young workers can show initiative without alienating t... more
Jimmy Starbuck and Herb Sargent talk weather delays, idle trucks, crew morale, healthy competition, construction leadership, machinery debt, and the difference between healthy expansion and hopeful expansion in a construction business.
In Episode 13 of the Starbuck Sargent Podcast, James Starbuck and Herb Sargent answer a listener question from an operations manager in an electrical utility contracting business: should a growing construction company buy, lease, or rent the equipmen... more
In Episode 12 of the Starbuck & Sargent Podcast, James Starbuck and Herb Sargent tackle one of the hardest leadership questions in construction: what do you do with high-performing employees who are toxic to the team?
Jimmy shares the story of a “un... more
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Two great minds laying it out bare, these guys can help you skip 10 years of hard lessons learnt in just a few hours of listening!! Always enjoy it and the raw honest truths you are willing to share.
This is the most relatable construction podcast that I have found. Herb and Jimmy discuss relevant topics in easy to understand language while they dropping several gold nuggets of wisdom along the way. Keep up the great work and thanks for so generously sharing your experiences and knowledge!
If you are a construction leader, the Starbuck Sargent podcast is a must listen too. Jimmy and Herb tell the truth about running a heavy civil construction company. Two great men sharing their wisdom.
If you’re the owner of a construction company in the dirt world or related industries, you need to add this to your library. This isn’t just another show from influencers trying to get followers. These are 2 of the top industry leaders in the dirt world. They have walked the walk and can talk the talk. Herb and Jimmy are a wealth of knowledge for those of us in construction and trade related industries. We all face the same issues, be it a small contractor up to the large companies, these guys h... more
As a construction business owner running a growing company, I’m always searching for new ways to learn, especially from the experiences of industry leaders and sages. This is the pod I’ve been looking for for 10 years. Thank you, Jim and Herb for what you are doing for this incredibly challenging and yet absolutely rewarding in industry.
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A practical, experience-led deep dive into running construction-focused businesses, with a heavy emphasis on cash flow, growth, people management, and leadership. Episodes routinely explore real-world dilemmas like equipment strategy (buy vs. rent), scaling crews, building resilient cultures, handling underperformers, and maintaining tempo on complex projects. The conversations pair blunt, war‑story honesty with actionable frameworks—such as accountability systems, ESOPs, and deliberate decision-making—that aim to help owners, operators, and leaders make smarter bets and cultivate lasting value. A standout trait is the blend of grassroots field lessons with broader industry perspectives, including operator-owner pathways, cross-border insig... more
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