Meet Sterling and Harrison Kothman, brothers and owners of Big Country Equipment in San Angelo, Texas. Their podcast is a delightful mix of heavy equipment education, funny fails, and heartwarming client experiences. Join them as they share personal tales, invite guest hosts, and explore the world of machinery with laughter and insight. Discover the heart and steel behind Big Country Equipment in each engaging episode.

That's Hard on the Paint
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Meet Sterling and Harrison Kothman, brothers and owners of Big Country Equipment in San Angelo, Texas. Their podcast is a delightful mix of heavy equipment education, funny fails, and heartwarming client experiences. Join them as they share personal tales, invite guest hosts, and explore the world of machinery with laughter and insight. Discover the heart and steel behind Big Country Equipment in each engaging episode.
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Recent Episodes

July 9, 2026
That’s Hard on the Paint - Episode 16: David Nicoll of SANY America LIVE at ConExpo 2026
<p>LIVE from ConExpo 2026 in Las Vegas, Harrison sits down with David Nicoll of SANY America to discuss the future of heavy equipment, the rapid growth of SANY in North America, customer support, dealer relationships, Texas infrastructure, leadership, and what it takes to build trust in today's construction industry.</p><p>Topics include:</p><p>• Why Texas is the largest construction equipment market in North America</p><p>• The growth of SANY America</p><p>• Customer service, parts, and uptime</p><p>• Building dealer relationships</p><p>• Disaster response and community support</p><p>• Leadership lessons for entrepreneurs</p><p>• The future of construction and infrastructure</p><p>Recorded LIVE from the SANY booth during ConExpo 2026.</p><p>Presented by Big Country Equipment in San Angelo, Texas.</p><p>For equipment sales, rentals, service, and support:</p><p>Big Country Equipment</p><p>San Angelo, Texas</p><p>Listen On Apple Podcasts:</p><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-hard-on-the-paint/id1729437414</p><p>Listen On Spotify:</p><p>https://open.spotify.com/show/6kJDPyFBGtRjxemSnPuFth?si=8b172366531a476c</p><p>Watch On YouTube:</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@BigCountryEquipment-yu8ri</p><p>#ThatsHardOnThePaint #SANY #SANYAmerica #ConExpo2026 #HeavyEquipment#ConstructionIndustry #BigCountryEquipment #TexasConstruction #BlueCollar #Excavators#EquipmentLife #Infrastructure #DavidNicoll</p>

June 24, 2026
That's Hard on the Paint - Episode 16: David Harris of SANY America LIVE at ConExpo2026
<p>LIVE from ConExpo2026 in Las Vegas, Harrison sits down with David Harris of SANYAmerica to discuss the future of heavy equipment, the rapid growth of SANY in North America,customer support, dealer relationships, Texas infrastructure, leadership, and what it takes to buildtrust in today's construction industry.</p><p>Topics include:</p><p>• Why Texas is the largest construction equipment market in North America</p><p>• The growth of SANY America</p><p>• Customer service, parts, and uptime</p><p>• Building dealer relationships• Disaster response andcommunity support</p><p>• Leadership lessons for entrepreneurs</p><p>• The future of construction and infrastructureRecorded LIVE from the SANY booth during ConExpo 2026.Presented by Big Country Equipment in San Angelo, Texas.</p><p>For equipment sales, rentals, service,and support:</p><p>Big Country Equipment</p><p>San Angelo, Texas</p><p>Listen On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-hard-on-the-paint/id1729437414Listen </p><p>OnSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kJDPyFBGtRjxemSnPuFth?si=8b172366531a476c</p><p>Watch On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigCountryEquipment-yu8ri</p><p>#ThatsHardOnThePaint #SANY #SANYAmerica #ConExpo2026 #HeavyEquipment#ConstructionIndustry #BigCountryEquipment #TexasConstruction #BlueCollar #Excavators#EquipmentLife #Infrastructure</p><p><br></p>

May 12, 2025
That’s Hard on the Paint - Episode 15: Ranch and Rodeo with Sam Powers
<p>Sterling and Harrison sit down with professional steer wrestler and lifelong cowboy Sam Powers from Sonora, Texas. Sam shares his journey growing up ranching and rodeoing, the lessons passed down through generations, and what it's like competing in events like the San Angelo Rodeo. </p><p>They talk about the highs and lows of the rodeo road, balancing ranch life with competition, the rising costs of horses and land, and why keeping the Western way of life alive is more important now than ever. Sam also offers real advice for young cowboys, the power of strong family roots, and how grit, hard work, and good people shape success.</p>
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