by Skid Steer Nation
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 take your business to the next level!
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April 30, 2025
<p>Ever wish you could tell exactly what your customer is thinking — before they even say a word?</p><p>In this special 2-part episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ryan Deemer explores how Cody Kubinak, owner of Carolina EarthWerx, used skills honed in law enforcement to accelerate his success in excavation. Filled with practical advice and real-world examples, this episode is designed to help you build stronger client relationships, close more deals, and grow your business faster.</p><p><strong>Key Insights:</strong></p><p>✅<strong>Mastering Nonverbal Cues:</strong> Learn how Cody applies interrogation techniques from his law enforcement days to sense customer hesitation and guide conversations toward a "yes." </p><p>✅<strong>Building a Business from a Trailer and a Dream:</strong> Discover how Cody stacked small jobs into a full-blown excavation company with 22 employees. </p><p>✅<strong>Scaling with Systems and Culture:</strong> Get tips on how Cody built a strong team culture that fuels loyalty and performance. </p><p>✅<strong>Relationships Over Transactions:</strong> See how focusing on genuine human connections instead of dollar signs led to Cody landing major subdivision projects. </p><p><strong>Why This Episode Matters:</strong></p><p>This episode is essential for excavation and land management professionals who want to level up their communication skills and turn more conversations into contracts. Whether you're closing your first job or managing multiple crews, Cody’s approach offers game-changing insights.</p><p>🔗 <strong>Connect with Success:</strong> </p><p>👉 Visit Carolina EarthWerx’ website: <a href="https://carolinaearthwerx.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://carolinaearthwerx.com/</a> </p><p>👉 Skid Steer Nation: Your go-to destination for American-made skid steer attachments: <a href="https://skidsteernation.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://skidsteernation.com/</a> </p><p>👉 Throttled Up Marketing: Struggling to get your excavation or land service business noticed? With industry-specific expertise, we help businesses like yours build a professional web presence, automate marketing, and generate quality leads. Learn more at <a href="https://www.getthrottledup.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.getthrottledup.com/</a></p><p>🎧 Join us next week as we bring you more insights from professionals shaping the excavation industry!</p>
April 23, 2025
<p>Should your skid steer come with a therapist?</p><p>In this episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ryan Deemer gets into the real talk with Joshua Fecht of Fecht Custom Dirtwork—who opens up about why he's pulling away from residential demolition jobs. From clients breaking down mid-project to refund battles after emotional reversals, Joshua reveals the hidden mental load behind “simple” residential work.</p><p>If you've ever been on a job site wondering if you’re being paid to operate or counsel—this episode will hit home.</p><p><strong>Key Insights:</strong></p><p>✅ <strong>Emotions vs. Efficiency</strong>: Why Joshua prefers commercial projects—and how residential clients can drain profits and patience. </p><p>✅ <strong>$100K Mistake</strong>: A brutally honest story of underbidding and the price of ignoring your margins. </p><p>✅ <strong>Leadership Culture</strong>: How he rotates crews between machines to prevent burnout and keep morale high. </p><p>✅ <strong>From Farm to Field</strong>: Hear how Joshua uses ag tools like scraper pans to cut job time and crew size dramatically.</p><p><strong>Why This Episode Matters:</strong></p><p>If you’re a contractor tired of client hand-holding and last-minute changes, this episode gives you permission to <strong>draw a line and protect your business.</strong> Learn how to make the pivot from unpredictable homeowners to streamlined, profit-focused commercial projects.</p><p>🔗 <strong>Connect with Success</strong>:</p><p>👉 Visit Fecht Custom Dirtwork’s Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fechtcustomdw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/fechtcustomdw</a></p><p>👉 Skid Steer Nation: Your go-to destination for American-made skid steer attachments: <a href="https://skidsteernation.com/ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://skidsteernation.com/ </a></p><p>👉 Throttled Up Marketing: We help you market smarter and grow your land service brand: <a href="https://www.getthrottledup.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.getthrottledup.com/</a></p><p>🎧 Join us next week for more raw insight from the field.</p>
April 16, 2025
<p>What if the key to launching your dream business was buried inside your day job benefits?</p><p>In this insightful episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ryan Deemer sits down with Leighton Howe of SiteCo Excavation to uncover how he leveraged two full 12-week paternity leaves to secretly build the foundation of a now-thriving excavation business. No fancy launch, no full-time commitment at first—just grit, a used Cat 304, and an “if it works, it works” attitude.</p><p>Packed with real-world advice and honest reflections, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how Leighton grew his company from a side hustle to a full-blown operation with employees, equipment, and momentum—all without burning bridges or overspending.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Key Insights:</strong>✅ <strong>Built on Paternity Leave:</strong> Learn how Leighton maximized time off from Cummins to build SiteCo Excavation while still receiving a paycheck.</p><p>✅ <strong>Systems Before Scaling: </strong>Discover the importance of documenting simple daily routines before trying to grow your crew or take on more jobs.</p><p>✅ <strong>The Power of Saying No:</strong> Hear how learning to set boundaries helped Leighton protect his time and sanity as demand grew.</p><p>✅ <strong>Family-Driven and Cash-Funded:</strong> From his brother running backend ops to his retired dad getting a CDL to drive trucks, SiteCo is powered by trust and teamwork—not debt.</p><p><strong>Why This Episode Matters:</strong>If you’re working a day job but dreaming about launching something of your own, this episode is proof that it’s possible—and smart—to start small and steady. Leighton’s story is for every operator, contractor, or land management pro who’s juggling kids, jobs, and a bigger vision.</p><p>🔗 <strong>Connect with Success:</strong></p><p>👉 Visit SiteCo Excavation’s Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100029017224834 " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100029017224834 </a></p><p>👉 Skid Steer Nation: Your go-to destination for American-made skid steer attachments: <a href="https://skidsteernation.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://skidsteernation.com/</a> </p><p>👉 Throttled Up Marketing: Struggling to get your excavation or land service business noticed? With industry-specific expertise, we help businesses like yours build a professional web presence, automate marketing, and generate quality leads. Learn more at <a href="https://www.getthrottledup.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.getthrottledup.com/</a></p><p>🎧 Join us next week as we bring you more insights from professionals shaping the excavation industry!</p>
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