Presented by DrilRite Chem, "One Foot at a Time" is the podcast dedicated to the world of horizontal directional drilling. Each episode features a new guest from the HDD industry—drillers, engineers, company owners, and more—sharing their career paths, lessons learned, and real stories from the jobsite. Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been in the game for years, this show is here to celebrate the craft, grow the industry, and pass down the knowledge—one foot at a time.
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Episode 15: Frank Duregger of HDD Supply & Equipment on growing with his customers.
In Episode 15 of the One Foot At A Time podcast, we sit down with Frank Duregger, owner of HDD Supply & Equipment in Florida, to talk about his path in the horizontal directional drilling industry and how he built his business by growing alongside his customers. Frank shares how hands-on service, strong relationships, and a contractor-first mindset helped him earn trust in a competitive market. We discuss the realities of supporting crews in the field, the importance of being present on t...
1 Jul 2026
Brook DeNault of Kondex | A Veteran's Journey in HDD
In this episode of One Foot at a Time, we sit down with Brook De Nault of Kondex to discuss his journey from military service to a career in the horizontal directional drilling industry. Brook shares how the values of leadership, discipline, and service have shaped his career, the lessons he's learned along the way, and what ultimately led him to Kondex. We also take a look at Kondex's new line of HDD tooling, including the company's use of laser cladding technology and what it could mean fo...
30 Apr 2026
Building from the Ground Up with Matt Sharpe | Wolf Machinery & Supply
We sat down with Matt Sharpe at the DrilRite booth during CONEXPO to talk about the launch of Wolf Machinery and Supply, his role on the Horizontal Directional Drilling Association board, and the path that got him here. Matt walks through what it actually takes to start something new in this industry, where he sees the market going, and why involvement in HDDA matters more than most people realize.
9 Feb 2026
One Foot At A Time – Episode 11: John Langford on Chance Encounters and Finding His Path in HDD
In Episode 11 of One Foot At A Time, we sit down with John Langford of Huxted Trenchless to talk about the kind of career path you can’t map out on paper. John walks through his early years, the decisions that shaped his career, and how a completely chance meeting with a long-lost cousin at a restaurant ended up changing the direction of his life and leading him into the horizontal directional drilling industry. What starts as a casual conversation turns into a series of opportunities, lesso...
20 Jan 2026
One Foot At A Time Ep. 10 | Rob Krzys of Benjamin Media on the Return of the HDD Rodeo & its future.
In this episode we sit down with Rob Krzys, President of Benjamin Media and publisher of Trenchless Technology Magazine, to talk about the rebirth of the HDD Rodeo and why it matters to the horizontal directional drilling industry. Rob shares what it’s been like covering trenchless and HDD for decades through trade media, the changes he’s seen across the industry over the years, and the role events like the Rodeo play in bringing contractors, manufacturers, and crews together. We also talk ab...
8 Jan 2026
One Foot At A Time Ep. 9 | Dave Helgeson of DrillWorx on Finding His Path in HDD with Drillworx
Dave Helgeson of DrillWorx discusses his career path in horizontal directional drilling and building the DrillWorx brand, revealing the experiences and lessons that shaped his journey in this interview.
8 Dec 2025
Todd Taylor of Infinity Tool MFG on Building an HDD Company That Lasts
Todd Taylor of Infinity Tool MFG discusses building a lasting horizontal directional drilling company, sharing insights on leadership, crew culture, and long-term thinking in this interview.
23 Oct 2025
One Foot At A Time Podcast - Episode 7 - Aaron Graff with HDDA and Dakota Utility at the HDD Rodeo
Aaron Graff, President of Dakota Utility Contractors, discusses leadership and company culture with host Dennis Whitehurst in an interview about building a successful HDD operation.
18 Aug 2025
The Duncan Family Legacy with Ditch Witch Louisiana | One Foot At A Time Podcast Ep. 6
Trevor Duncan, third-generation owner of Ditch Witch Louisiana, shares how his family built trust and navigated growth in the HDD industry, offering insights into legacy building.
2 Jun 2025
From Internet Experiment to Industry Leader: Renee Martin of HDD Broker
Renee Martin of HDD Broker recounts her journey from growing up in the horizontal directional drilling industry to spearheading online equipment sales, transforming how the industry buys and sells equipment in this interview.
12 May 2025
One Foot At A Time - Episode 4 -Blazing a Trail, Leaving a Path: Robert Myers HDDA President.
Robert Myers, President and CEO of Hardrock Infrastructure and current HDDA President, joins us to talk about his journey in horizontal directional drilling—from running crews in the field to leading one of the largest HDD contractors in the country. He shares what it took to build a company with over 40 active crews, why he believes the industry needs a united voice, and how the HDDA is working to make that happen.
5 May 2025
One Foot at a Time Ep. 3 — Josh Spray | DCI & the Future of Locating
In this episode of One Foot at a Time, we sit down with Josh Spray, longtime HDD professional and current Territory Manager at Digital Control Inc. (DCI) — the industry leader in horizontal directional drilling locating systems. We talk about Josh’s experience in the field, how DCI supports contractors with training and innovation, and why proper locating is the key to completing tough bores. Whether you're drilling through rock, clay, or city streets, this episode is packed with insight for ...
21 Apr 2025
From Wingin’ it, to World Records: Greg Horn’s Story
In this episode of One Foot at a Time, we sit down with Greg Horn, Senior Engineer at Huxted Trenchless, to talk about his career as an Engineer in HDD. We cover everything from the Wild West early years, to modern day highly technical projects, including the recent world record JRX project. Greg breaks down what it takes to pull off complex crossings, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and why staying focused on the basics still matters.
18 Apr 2025
Staying Small, Going the Distance: John White of USA Boring
In this episode of One Foot at a Time, we talk with East Texas HDD legend John White of USA Boring about staying small, keeping good people around, and building a career that goes the distance — one foot at a time.
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Dave Helgeson
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