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Bred To Build - Construction PodcastEp 50: BuildWitt - From Dirt Pics to Software w/ Aaron WittWe sit down with Aaron Witt of BuildWitt to unpack what it really takes to build the next generation of the dirt world - from personal reinvention, workforce transformation, and evolving BuildWitt into a modern Learning Management platform built for infrastructure contractors. Topics:Aaron’s Journey: From Bulldozer-Obsessed Kid to Dirt World LeaderWhy the Dirt World Workforce Crisis Threatens Our FutureBuildWitt’s Shift: From Media Company to Daily Training PlatformSecond-Chance Employment: Rebuilding Lives, Not Just ResumésTeaching Money, Marriage, and Life Skills on the JobInnovation in Construction: Killing Bad Ideas and Iterating FastCulture That Sticks: Radica...
2025-12-191h 06
Truly Human LeadershipAaron Witt, Building a Better Dirt WorldAaron Witt started his career as a kid who loved construction. But over the years, he's built something bigger than he could have ever envisioned to support the industry he loves. Aaron is the founder of Build Witt. You can find out more about them at buildwitt.com and Aaron has his own website at aaron-witt.com. Build Witt is a company that creates microlearning software for the critical infrastructure industries, they operate the online community Connect and they host the Ariat Dirt World Summit. BW Chairman Bob Chapman was actually a speaker at the first Dirt...
2025-12-0337 minTruly Human LeadershipAaron Witt, Building a Better Dirt WorldAaron Witt started his career as a kid who loved construction. But over the years, he's built something bigger than he could have ever envisioned to support the industry he loves. Aaron is the founder of Build Witt. You can find out more about them at buildwitt.com and Aaron has his own website at aaron-witt.com. Build Witt is a company that creates microlearning software for the critical infrastructure industries, they operate the online community Connect and they host the Ariat Dirt World Summit. BW Chairman Bob Chapman was actually a speaker at the first Dirt...
2025-12-0337 min
Give Us The Dirt6.3 The World vs American Construction with Aaron WittBrandon welcomes back the visionary entrepreneur and CEO of Buildwitt, Aaron Witt, for an eye-opening dive into the world of construction. From projects across the globe to the challenges at home, Aaron shares his unique perspective on how the U.S. stacks up against international practices. What are we missing? Where are we excelling? And most importantly, how can we elevate the construction game in America? Tune in and discover the lessons the world can teach us about building smarter, faster, and better?
2025-10-291h 10
EggheadsTelling the Real Story of Blue Collar Work – with Aaron WittWhy are so few young people pursuing careers in the skilled trades? For Aaron Witt, the founder of BuildWitt, the problem is a lack of visibility. For too many young people coming out of high school, the trades just don't end up on their radar. And he knows that firsthand, because he was one of those kids. As a teenager, Aaron got a summer job working on a construction project in his hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona, and despite the sweltering heat, he fell in love with the industry. He's since obtained an engineering degree, and built a m...
2025-06-2027 min
The Construction Hall of FameAaron Witt's Construction Success Story -- From Working In The Trenches To Running BuildWittOn this episode, we are joined by Aaron Witt-- Chief Executive Officer at BuildWittAaron's success story began in high school working as a laborer for a construction company after a project popped up in his neighborhood. This led him to going to school for construction engineering, interning with 5 construction companies throughout college. As he graduated, he decided to build his online brand around his love for the industry as a young engineer. Fast forward to today, Aaron is the CEO at BuildWitt where he's built a media and marketing company specifically focused on the Dirt World.
2025-05-221h 06
Pave It Black: The Official Podcast of NAPADriven by curiosity: building the Dirt World’s next generation with Aaron WittThis week Aaron Witt, the Founder of BuildWitt, joins us to share how a relentless drive for curiosity has shaped his leadership journey—and how it can do the same for you. Aaron emphasizes that building authentic cultures and investing in people as individuals, not just workers, is the secret to success. Drawing from global experiences and countless conversations with industry leaders, he shows how staying continually curious and bettering yourself can drive real change. Whether you're managing a crew, navigating early leadership challenges, or simply wanting to build a stronger team, this episode will leave you motivated to think di...
2025-05-0637 min
My Biggest Marketing MistakeBurning $1 Million per month on the Wrong Strategy with Aaron WittIn the premiere episode of My Biggest Marketing Mistake, host Kacy Maxwell, CMO of Provisions Group, sits down with Aaron Witt, the unapologetically transparent Founder and CEO of BuildWitt. Known for shaking up the construction industry's image, Aaron opens up about one of the most pivotal and painful missteps in his company's journey—from skyrocketing growth fueled by authentic content creation to burning $1M per month on a misaligned marketing strategy.This story of marketing failure explores:🔥 Why "marketing strategies" can sometimes kill your momentum.🔥 How proximity to your customers can make...
2025-01-3031 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittHow Iron Mining Works – DT 291Aaron covers the iron ore mining process from start to finish based on his visit to Western Australia this year with Rio Tinto. Producing nearly 1 billion tons of iron annually, the place is no joke! And if you want to see the process in video format, check out the Aaron Witt vlog on YouTube!Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!Stay Dirty!**UPDATE**Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year!They make...
2024-11-2525 min
How Leaders Lead with David Novak#212: Aaron Witt, CEO of BuildWitt – Set the example of vulnerabilityIf you want your team to feel comfortable taking risks and being open, it’s up to you to set an example of vulnerability.That big idea comes through loud and clear in this conversation with Aaron Witt, the CEO of BuildWitt. His company serves what Aaron calls the “Dirt World” — those businesses doing the infrastructure and construction work most of us take for granted.See how this up-and-coming leader sets the example of vulnerability, and learn a few tips to elevate your communication and storytelling skills along the way....
2024-11-0758 min
Powerline Podcast155 | Building a Better Dirt World | Aaron Witt on Mission, Leadership, and Content CreationIn this episode, I sit down with Aaron Witt, the visionary founder of BuildWitt, to explore his journey from a white-collar family background to becoming a transformative force in the construction industry. Aaron shares the story behind his mission to "make the Dirt World a better place" and how his early experiences in construction shaped the vision for his company. We delve into the challenges he has faced while building BuildWitt, the importance of storytelling in attracting the next generation to the industry, and the innovative solutions his company offers to address the "people problem" in the...
2024-09-051h 02
Building the Groundwork: Presented by HeaveAaron Witt: BuildWitt Chief Dirt NerdIn this inaugural episode, Alex sits down with Aaron Witt, the self-proclaimed Chief Dirt Nerd and founder of BuildWitt as he shares his remarkable journey from a curious teenager to a leading influencer in the construction industry. Discover how Witt's passion for the "Dirt World" led him to create BuildWitt, a platform dedicated to sharing compelling stories, providing training resources, and fostering a united community within the construction sector.
Witt delves into his unconventional path, from cold-calling the owner of a construction company at 17 to working for numerous companies during college to gain diverse experience. He explains how his...
2024-07-021h 00
Mining Minds#155- Aaron WittJoin us in welcoming Aaron Witt, the self-proclaimed "Chief Dirt Nerd" and CEO of BuildWitt, as he sits down with Mining Minds and Joseph Kemp, VP and GM of Kinross Gold Corporation - Nevada, for an industry chat you won't want to miss! Aaron's journey from a kid with no exposure to the dirt world to a passionate advocate for the mining industry is truly amazing. He's turning his childhood passion into a thriving career, and he's here to share his insights with us. Aaron discusses the value of learning from failure, the courage...
2024-04-261h 09
Women Talk Construction PodcastWTC 'Supporting Champions' with Aaron WittSend us a textIn this episode: Christi and Angela speak with Aaron Witt, the self-proclaimed "Chief Dirt Nerd" and CEO of BuildWitt, a marketing and software business focused on helping the Dirt World (infrastructure and natural resources) solve its workforce challenge. Aaron splits his time between leading BuildWitt's team of over eighty wonderful humans and traveling across America and worldwide to visit job sites and meet the people of the Dirt World. We hear how Aaron gets his inspiration from traveling all over the world to many countries witnessing various ways to get similar jobs accomplished...
2023-12-1828 min
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget375 :: Aaron Witt: Chief Dirt Nerd, Ironman, Shaper of Meaningful Conversations in ConstructionIn episode 375, Bradley is joined by Aaron Witt, BuildWitt's CEO and Chief Dirt Nerd. They discuss the art of shaping a conversation and the challenges faced when conducting interviews. Witt delves into the Dunning Kruger effect, which describes the initial overestimation of one's abilities followed by a realization of their limitations as they gain experience. He also shares how to create better posts on social media simply by posting everyday. You can view this episode in video on our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@bradleyhartmannandco Aaron Witt Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aa...
2023-11-2846 min
CONEXPO – CON/AGG Podcast: Construction Business Insights For ContractorsEp 147: Aaron Witt: Putting People First to Transform Construction
Aaron Witt: Putting People First to Transform ConstructionTaylor welcomes self-proclaimed “Chief Dirt Nerd”, Aaron Witt, to the podcast today for an insightful discussion on construction, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Currently the CEO of BuildWitt - a services, media, and software business focused on the infrastructure and mining industries - Aaron's incredible journey to this role, as shared here today, highlights such pertinent themes as consistency, personal branding, and the balance between authenticity and professionalism in the digital age.Aaron shares his humble beginnings in construction and the pivotal moment when he decided to share his...
2023-11-1344 min
Leading InnovationDisrupting the Dirt World with Aaron Witt, CEO of BuildWittIn this episode we sit down with Aaron Witt, CEO of BuildWitt, to discuss his journey from starting an Instagram account to building a company with a multi-million dollar valuation. In this conversation, Aaron shares how his curiosity, passion, and storytelling skills have led him to the beginning of an epic disruption of the dirt world.More on Aaron:Aaron Witt is the self-proclaimed “Chief Dirt Nerd” and CEO of BuildWitt, a services, media, and software business focused on the infrastructure and mining industries. He started the company four years ago after studying engineering and working for...
2023-06-2643 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittTRAVEL REPORT: Hawaiian Adventure with Aaron and @i_filmdrtThis week on Dirt Talk, host Aaron Witt is joined by Alex Horton and Mr. i_filmdrt himself, Angel Torres. Aaron and Angel recount their recent trip to Hawaii to visit Goodfellow Bros, Alpha Inc, and Truth Excavation. While there, Aaron got to do a podcast with Steve Goodfellow (DT158), as well as squeeze in a “nutz fit” workout with Kimo Clark aka Jimmy Cheezenutz.If you have any questions or feedback, email the Dirt Talk crew at dirttalk@buildwitt.com.Stay Dirty! Learn more abou...
2023-05-1944 min
Modern Craftsman#261 Aaron Witt of BuildWittOur Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Aaron Witt joins the podcast again after 3 years, and in that time his company has grown from 15 to 75 employees. Aaron is the CEO and Chief Dirt Nerd of BuildWitt. Tune in to hear more! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: BuildWitt Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov
2023-05-151h 54
Dirt Talk by BuildWittBlue Collar Cash with Author Ken RuskKen Rusk is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Blue Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life, entrepreneur, and blue-collar advocate “showing that there’s no degree required for comfort, peace, and freedom.” Ken never went to college and instead spent his younger years digging ditches and working in construction. Through hard work and patience, he’s become a very successful entrepreneur and now specializes in mentoring and coaching folks in goal setting, life visualization, career paths, and sound financial planning. Ken is passionate about helping people achieve their dreams regardless of their ed...
2023-04-271h 20
The Tradesman ExperienceMental Health with Aaron Witt"In 2020, there were 1,008 deaths on American job sites, while approximately 5,500 construction workers died by suicide. Over 5X the rate of workplace fatalities... I can't walk onto a job site without safety mentioned, but rarely, if ever, do I hear about mental health." Aaron Witt, Feb 23, 2023. This week we have Aaron Witt of Dirt Talk on the show to discuss mental health. Aaron shares his introduction to the trades as we dive in to hard conversations, therapy, leadership and personal development. @aaronwitt @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thet...
2023-04-1759 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittQUESTIONS + QUESTIONABLE ANSWERS: Is a Degree in Construction Management Valuable?In another installment of “Questions and Questionable Answers” with host Aaron Witt, Aaron and co-host Alex Horton review questions sent in by listeners. This time, the guys answer questions like “should everyone start on a shovel before becoming an operator?”, “where does manufacturing fit into the Dirt World?” and “is it valuable to go to college for construction management?” They also discuss Aaron’s foolproof plan to track books he wants to read. It’s uh... pretty simple.Thanks as always to our listeners and especially those who send in questions! Keep ‘em coming, friends.
2023-03-3041 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittAccepting (And Passing On) The Family Legacy with Steve GoodfellowSteve Goodfellow is the Chairman of the Board for Goodfellow Bros after years as the CEO. Goodfellow Bros Inc was founded in 1921 by Steve’s grandfather and uncles. Joining the company at 17, Steve knew early on that his career path was always going to be with the family company. The company now has an HQ in both Hawaii AND Washington. This week on Dirt Talk, host Aaron Witt was kindly invited to speak at a Goodfellow Bros Company Meeting in Hawaii. In addition to giving a presentation, Aaron got to sit down with GBI Cha...
2023-03-2356 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittMore Land Clearing with Ben Warren (Pt. 2)Ben Warren of Warren Land Solutions is back on Dirt Talk. We last heard from Ben in the summer of 2021 when he and Aaron recorded a podcast at Aaron’s dining table. My how things change.This week on Dirt Talk, host Aaron Witt and Ben Warren relate the opportunities and challenges that come from growing and leading a business in your late 20s. Ben again drops nuggets of wisdom throughout the episode as the guys dig into the importance of communicating the “what” to a team and then allowing the team to discover the “h...
2023-03-161h 32
Dirt Talk by BuildWittAARON & ERIC VS. THE INTERNET: Robots Will Fix EverythingThis week on Dirt Talk, host Aaron Witt is joined by BuildWitt’s own Eric Jumper to dive into the dark web of construction. They make predictions about ConExpo 2023, virtual equipment training, and why “more robots” is a poor solution to the workforce issues facing the Dirt World. If you have any questions or feedback, email the Dirt Talk crew at dirttalk@buildwitt.com.Stay Dirty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-0957 min
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb AumanEp 317. Aaron Witt Joins Caleb Auman To Tell His Story.In this episode, Caleb is joined by a very special guest, Aaron Witt, the owner and founder of Buildwitt, a successful construction and media marketing agency. Tune in as Aaron shares with Caleb his unique journey of building an ultra-successful business in the construction and media industry. To hear more from Aaron, check him out on The Dirt Talk Podcast. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube Together In The Trades - July 14-15, 2023 www.companycam.com/kcpodcast 14 days FREE and 50% off the first 2 months Linktree/AumanLandscape ...
2023-03-031h 10
High School Hamster WheelMaking the "Dirt World" a Better Place with Aaron WittToday’s episode is relevant to anyone who drives a car, flips on a light switch, or flushes their toilet. That’s pretty much every single one of us, isn’t it? Today’s conversation is all about the trades. And no matter what you think about blue-collar careers, they are critically important for the future of our society. My guest today is Aaron Witt, self-proclaimed "Chief Dirt Nerd" and CEO of BuildWitt, a marketing and software business focused on helping the Dirt World (infrastructure and natural resources) solve its workforce challenge. During our conversation, Aaron shares his journey from hig...
2023-03-0234 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittLearn to Do the Un-Sexy Work with Carson MediateCarson Mediate is interesting. Multiple times during the podcast, host Aaron Witt exclaimed, “no shit!” Carson is from south Georgia, and didn’t grow up in the Dirt World, in that neither of his parents worked in the industry. However, he DID start his own landscaping business when he was 14 and was running crews of his friends and managing at a Chik Fil A all while going to high school. He always had an interest in agriculture work, and after high school, he had to decide if he was going to focus on landscaping as a c...
2023-02-161h 23
Dirt Talk by BuildWittTRAVEL REPORT: Winter X Games Construction, Hanging Out with Jarryd McNeil, and Cal Fire Training!This is the first official episode of Dirt Talk: Travel Reports with Aaron Witt and Chase Lyons. Chase is the director/videographer of the Aaron Witt vlog. Check that out at youtube.com/@AaronWitt. This week, Aaron and Chase recount the week they recently spent in the Western US in California and Colorado. They only got to see a few job sites in California before the uncharacteristic rain forced a change in plans. In addition to the classic construction content, they also were lucky enough to see a Cal Fire training session, Winter X G...
2023-02-021h 02
Dirt Talk by BuildWittBUILDING BUILDWITT: From Solo Mission to Mission-Focused Team - Ep. 4Welcome to Building BuildWitt! For the last 4 weeks, we’ve published pieces of a 4-part story chronicling Dirt Talk host Aaron Witt’s upbringing far away from the Dirt World and how a series of disconnected experiences and decisions led to the formation and growth of the company that became BuildWitt. In the final episode of this season, we’ll hear how and why Aaron started hiring people, how he almost got arrested in Saudi Arabia, and why its so vital to tell the stories of the Dirt World.Thanks...
2022-12-2936 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittBUILDING BUILDWITT: Aaron Quits 2 Jobs and Moves in with his Dad - Ep. 3Welcome to Building BuildWitt! For the next 4 weeks, we’ll be bringing you pieces of a 4-part story chronicling Dirt Talk host Aaron Witt’s upbringing far away from the Dirt World and how a series of disconnected experiences and decisions led to the formation and growth of the company that became BuildWitt. In episode 3, Aaron tells of his experiences working for Kiewit (and why he turned down their full-time job offer), why he moved to Texas, and why he left construction altogether.Thanks for listening. If you have any q...
2022-12-2230 min
Building BuildersChanging Society's View On Construction with Aaron WittPeople who work in the construction industry don't always get the respect they deserve. That's a problem, especially when 40% of the current workforce is set to retire by 2030. So how does Aaron Witt think we overcome this major challenge? Create better leaders, highlight the traits that make construction unique, and bring a culture of care to the companies that continue to build our world.Key Moments:The beginning of Aaron Witt's story (0:10)Why construction workers are more important than ever as infrastructure needs continue to rise (7:00)The importance of leadership in the construction industry (13:30)How to...
2022-12-2035 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittBUILDING BUILDWITT: Aaron Goes to Work on the Railroad - Ep. 2Welcome to Building BuildWitt! For the next 4 weeks, we’ll be bringing you pieces of a 4-part story chronicling Dirt Talk host Aaron Witt’s upbringing far away from the Dirt World and how a series of disconnected experiences and decisions led to the formation and growth of the company that became BuildWitt. In episode 2, Aaron tells of the punch in the mouth that came in the form of “going to college for engineering”, what he realized that he loved about working in the field, and why he came in last place in an estimatin...
2022-12-1532 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittBUILDING BUILDWITT: Aaron Witt Wears Shorts to a Job Site - Ep. 1Welcome to Building BuildWitt! For the next 4 weeks, we’ll be bringing you pieces of a 4-part story chronicling Dirt Talk host Aaron Witt’s upbringing far away from the Dirt World and how a series of disconnected experiences and decisions led to the formation and growth of the company that became BuildWitt. In episode 1, Aaron shares the story of his childhood love of the trash truck (and its driver), his formative years working on a ranch in Montana, and the career-shifting experience of his first construction job. Thanks for li...
2022-12-0827 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittbauma/Germany Trip Recap -- DT145.5Last week, hosts Aaron Witt and Alex Horton laid out the plans for Aaron’s trip to Germany with Chase Lyons, a Director/Videographer at BuildWitt. Those guys are now back stateside and they uh… got into some stuff over there. Aaron lays out their time at the bauma trade show, a construction and mining machinery trade fair held every three years in Munich. It’s the largest tradeshow in the world, but the guys got to spend a lot of time meeting folks in the Dirt World and seeing some badass machines. Keep an eye...
2022-11-1437 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittDiversify What You Know with Jennifer Todd -- DT145Jennifer Todd has quite a varied background, but saying it that way doesn’t really do her story justice. She is the Founder and President of LMS Contractors (with offices in FL and GA), graduated from law school while starting a business, was the youngest Black woman to acquire California’s CSLB General Engineering (A) license, multiple college degrees… AND was a contestant on NBC’s The Weakest Link (watch a clip here). And that’s just getting started.So obviously, the Dirt Talk crew was thrilled when she agreed to come to BuildWitt HQ in Nash...
2022-11-101h 08
Dirt Talk by BuildWittDifferent Dirt World Hats with Aric SmithThis week on Dirt Talk, we were delighted to host Aric Smith, Safety Manager at Achen-Gardner Construction out of Chandler, AZ. Aric has done it all in the Dirt World: he started running tractors in high school, pouring concrete, digging ponds, pipelayer… and this was before even becoming an operator! Also to note: Aric used to run a crew that included none other than 18-year-old (and future Dirt Talk host) Aaron Witt himself. Aaron and Aric dig into Aric’s background cutting his teeth on farm equipment on his grandparent’s hobby farm before jumping...
2022-11-031h 04
Dirt Talk by BuildWittDemolition All Day with Brian Priestly & Ryan Priestly of Priestly DemolitionWhen Aaron Witt found out that Priestly Demolition’s VP of Operations Brian Priestly & President Ryan Priestly would travel south to Nashville from Ontario, Canada, Aaron immediately reached out to the rest of the Dirt Talk crew with a simple message: “get these guys on the podcast.” Fortunately for us, they came down to the BuildWitt HQ, and we had a ball talking demolition… because who doesn’t enjoy a little demo, now and then?!After a quick tour of the office, the guys settled into the studio, and the conversation was off to the races...
2022-10-201h 12
Photographic Collective Podcast || with Miles Witt BoyerTHE EPISODE THAT WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO SELL EVERYTHING || Special Guest Aaron Anderson || PCP47Photographer. Bike Mechanic. Real Estate Agent. Scuba Instructor? Aaron Anderson has lived ten lives not stumbling into photography until he had chased a few other rabbits in his life. The one thing that hit me the hardest in this episode though was his intentionality. Over the last three years Aaron and his wife Joy have sold almost everything they owned, including their home and moved into an RV with their 3 kids to simply invest in time and experiences together as a family. Initially I asked Aaron to be on the show because of his keen sense of light and...
2022-10-121h 01
Dirt Talk by BuildWittAaron Witt’s Roots with Carolyn MacDonald (Aaron’s Mom)Today’s episode is a special treat for Dirt Talk listeners (and maybe especially the Dirt Talk host): Aaron’s mother Carolyn MacDonald is the guest! She gives the dirt (pun intended?) on Aaron’s obsession with construction and its equipment from a very young age as well as gives context (and corroboration) for many of the memories that Aaron has shared over the years about his earliest memories of the Dirt World.This week on Dirt Talk, host Aaron Witt and guest (and mother of the host) Carolyn MacDonald reminisce on Aaron’s earliest...
2022-10-0656 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittQ+A -- DT138.5This week begins a new phase on Dirt Talk:Each Monday, we’ll be releasing episodes with new formats, new guests, and new stories! This week on Dirt Talk, the OG Dirt Talk crew (Aaron Witt and Alex Horton) is here with a Q+A. The guys chat about “hidden gem” locations in the Dirt World, book recommendations for young people in the industry, and “chasing the dozer dream”. They also discuss the right time to specialize equipment, keeping morale up on a long slog of a job, and Aaron’s “ins...
2022-09-2642 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittBesides People, What Other Shortages are Hurting the Dirt World?This week on Dirt Talk, Aaron Witt and Alex Horton are joined by Dirt World “Expert” Eric Jumper. Eric complains about not getting paid after working at BuildWitt for two years (editor’s note: this is not true) before the guys address internet trolls who complain that every video Aaron posts doesn’t show every step of every process, people putting RAM-NEK in the back of an excavator to warm it up in the cold months, and the time Eric brought 10 feet of sewer pipe into the BuildWitt office. Later, they answer questions about how Aaron should be approached in publi...
2022-09-1247 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittWhat’s the Point of Sustainability? with Will Paddock -- DT135“The only way to have a more sustainable world is through infrastructure.”Will Paddock is the Managing Director of WAP Sustainability based in Tennessee, a team of sustainability professionals who help clients both in and out of the Dirt World achieve their sustainability goals. To say “the world of sustainability is complex” would be an understatement, as evidenced by the conversation Will had with Dirt Talk host Aaron Witt, but Will has spent his entire career in the space and was able to connect a lot of dots with the role that sustainability plays in the Dirt World.
2022-09-011h 08
Dirt Talk by BuildWittFull-Time Job or Internship? -- DT133.5This week on Dirt Talk, Aaron Witt and Alex Horton are back at it, catching up after another long stretch of travel for Aaron. The guys discuss the Appalachian Trail and the “time warp” of living on the road before diving into this week’s topic: Interns. They discuss the value of skipping the unpaid internship and just getting out in the field and working. Then, they answer a question about the value of outward-facing branding and why it works for some companies to paint all of their equipment. Stay Dirty!
2022-08-2247 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittWhy Old Equipment is Better with George MarshGeorge Marsh is a collector at heart. Recently, he’s begun hunting for and collecting chain saws. Why? “Why not?!” he says. But because this is a podcast about construction, George’s most obvious (and precious) collection is the armada of heavy equipment that he and his father have accumulated over the years. According to George, a self-proclaimed “old iron enthusiast,” they have something like 70 pieces on their property… and most of them still run! But in addition to the old equipment, he’s also quite the Dirt World historian and an old soul, especially when it comes to being a dragline...
2022-08-181h 10
Dirt Talk by BuildWittDetermining How Much You Should Be Paid -- DT132.5This week on Dirt Talk, host Aaron Witt is joined by Eric Jumper to talk equipment (of course), but the conversation quickly evolves into a conversation on how you approach valuing your work abilities and how to use certain tools to develop yourself and your career. The guys also touch on landfills, meat processing, and machine rental. Later, Aaron and Eric answer questions like “what is strip mining?” and “how do you determine how much you should be paid?”Don’t forget to check out the video of this podcast on the Dirt Talk YouTube channel or on the Bui...
2022-08-1544 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittSolving the Diesel Tech Shortage? with Tyler Robertson of Diesel Laptops -- DT132If you’ve spent any time working in or around the Dirt World, you know this one thing to be true: there is a labor shortage. And if you’ve been listening to Dirt Talk for any length of time, you know that host Aaron Witt is very passionate about working with folks in the industry to fix that issue. Enter Tyler Robertson: CEO of Diesel Laptops. In addition to being a badass company name, it’s also precisely what the company sells. Diesel Laptops “originally set out to help clients with their diagnostic tool needs. As trucks an...
2022-08-111h 07
Dirt Talk by BuildWittA BuildWitt Update with Aaron Witt and Dan Briscoe -- DT131.5 This week, we’ve got a special edition of Dirt Talk: host Aaron Witt and producer Alex Horton are joined by BuildWitt Co-President Dan Briscoe to discuss what’s been going on lately on the business side of BuildWitt. Suppose you’ve been following along with the BuildWitt story for the last few months. In that case, you know that we’ve been working on rolling out BuildWitt Training, a software platform built for the Dirt World to address the “people problem”: how can our industry better attract, train, and retain our people? BuildWitt Training was built to make traini...
2022-08-0838 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittOil & Gas with Reilly Sasse - - DT131Reilly Sasse gives a sh!t about the blue collar world. You can see it on his company Red River’s website, you can see it on his LinkedIn, and you’ll pick up on it quickly when you chat in person… and luckily, Reilly was kind enough to come hang with the Dirt Talk crew at the BuildWitt HQ last week. Reilly is CEO of Red River, a company in Wyoming that does manufacturability and fabrication for the oil and gas industry. This week on Dirt Talk, host Aaron Witt and Reilly Sasse dig dee...
2022-08-041h 13
Dirt Talk by BuildWittAaron & Eric Take New York -- DT129.5Just like Kevin McCallister got Lost there in Home Alone 2 and The Muppets took Manhattan, Aaron Witt and Eric Jumper went to New York and saw some iron. They braved the streets, they saw the dirt, and it was good. They sat down to debrief the trip and weigh in on what it’s like to drive in New York City. Additionally, like usual, there are gas station reviews followed by dozer talk.Don’t forget: you can watch Dirt Talk on the BuildWitt App AND our YouTube Channel.To connect with othe...
2022-07-2549 min
Pool Chasers PodcastEpisode 209: BuildWitt: Dedicated to Making the Dirt World a Better Place with Aaron Witt Episode Summary: Today, we sit down with Aaron Witt, CEO of BuildWitt, a media, and software company dedicated to telling stories of life in the dirt world. Aaron believes that construction and the trades as a whole can be—and are—as exciting as sports if only more people knew the stories behind the people in the industry. He has dedicated his career to telling those stories in an insightful and engaging way. He describes infrastructure development as fundamental to society alongside food, water, and shelter. We take it for granted, particularly in the Wes...
2022-07-1853 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittYoung Buck in the Dirt World with Justin Hoerner -- DT128Host Aaron Witt introduced Justin Hoerner to co-host Alex Horton via email with the subject line “Young Buck @ a Start Up”. Of course, the wheels immediately began turning, knowing that if Aaron is pumped to have another young guy on the pod, his story is going to be pretty good. Folks, Justin did not disappoint.Justin Hoerner is an Assistant Project Manager (/precon manager/marketer/assistant super/recruiter/IT manager…) at Bruce Builders in Eldridge, IA, a small commercial GC that a co-worker started and Justin soon followed him to. Since the company is in the...
2022-07-141h 08Dirt Talk by BuildWittOut With the Stereotypes, In With an Improved Dirt World -- DT127.5So there are a lot of fancy restaurants here in Nashville, the home to BuildWitt. But would you ever catch your podcast hosts Aaron Witt and Alex Horton in one? That’s how this episode starts, but there’s plenty more to talk about this week, too, like:*When developing, the workforce can feel at odds with the traditional tough-guy persona of the Dirt World.*Why that persona isn’t doing us any favors.*How the construction industry should pump up how we invest in our workforce.*What kinds...
2022-07-1140 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittLogging and Trucking with Matt Moldenhauer -- DT126The last time we chatted with Matt Moldenhauer, he told the story of how he went from “big-time business consultant” to southern logging business owner. Almost two years later, he’s back to talk about lessons learned and educate our listeners on the logging industry. He also gives a little background to his start in the industry and how he and Aaron got connected years ago.This week on Dirt Talk, host Aaron Witt and guest Matt Moldenhauer, President of Bellwether Forest Products and Managing Director of LOTS Group USA, talk about logging and the fo...
2022-06-301h 10
Dirt Talk by BuildWittFamily and Aggregates with John Scepaniak -- DT124Flash back a few days:Eric Jumper: “Hey man, you should have John Scepaniak on Dirt Talk. He’s a cool dude.”Alex reaches out to John.John: “Yeah, want me to just come to Nashville tomorrow?”The magic of Dirt World folks, y’all. If you want to do things right, do them in person.John Scepaniak is part of the 3rd-generation of Scepaniaks at Wm. D Scepaniak, Inc., one of the nation's leading fami...
2022-06-161h 10
Dirt Talk by BuildWittThanks, Failure! with Justin Martin & David Brown -- DT122Sometimes, things just work out. That's how Justin Martin (CEO of Nox Group Companies, which is the umbrella corp over Corbins, among other companies) & David Brown (President of D. Brown Management) ended up on Dirt Talk. It all started with Aaron telling the Dirt Talk crew that Justin happened to be coming to town, and would be a great Dirt Talk guest. And then Justin showed up at the office to record and he'd brought David along. After a few minutes of small talk, Aaron asks David, "Can you talk?" ... and thus, we've got Justin and David on the...
2022-06-021h 13
Dirt Talk by BuildWittCollaborating with Competitors with Nick Schiffer -- DT119Nick Schiffer (of NS Builders fame) is back on the podcast, but this time in person! Nick and Dirt Talk host Aaron Witt chat about the complications of separating a personal brand from a business’s brand, the importance of "rising tides raise all ships" in construction, and the positive aspects of working with "competitors" to build a better market for contractors and customers. Nick also discusses how new business owners can borrow/steal lessons that the folks who came before them.Nick is co-host of The Modern Craftsman Podcast.You can also learn more ab...
2022-05-121h 20
Dirt Talk by BuildWittEmbracing the Dark Side with Paul Jones -- DT118Host Aaron Witt has been very clear about his opinions on General Contractors over the years, and yet one was brave enough to be on the podcast. (To be fair, Aaron has softened and added some nuance to those hot takes). Enter Paul Jones, President of Solomon Builders in Nashville, TN. Aaron has sung these guys' praises multiple times internally to the team, and so it made sense to have Paul on to set the record straight on GCs.This week on Dirt Talk, Aaron and Paul discuss Pauls’s beginnings as a GC and how defining co...
2022-05-051h 02
Dirt Talk by BuildWittUtility Locating with Chris Moore & Preston Higgins -- DT115This week's guests move almost no dirt. They don't do demolition. They don't deal in aggregates. And yet, folks in their line of work visit hundreds of job sites per year.Welcome Chris Moore (SVP of Internal Operations) and Preston Higgins (Project Manager) of GPRS (Ground Penetrating Radar Systems) to the podcast. Among other things, GPRS is a great example of your friendly neighborhood utility locator. And boy, did these guys pique Aaron's interest. If you've ever worked a job and had to communicate with someone coming out to do a locate, then you might know that...
2022-04-141h 08
Dirt Talk by BuildWitt"Yeah, I Can Do That" with Ryan Goodfellow -- DT113"If it's worth having, then you're gonna pay for it upfront, but the return on investment is going to be realized pretty quick."Ryan Goodfellow (of Rock Structures Utility and Excavating) is clearly passionate about heavy equipment. His company IG acct @rockstructures has almost 100k followers and consistently features his crew on jobs around Utah, ranging from digging basements to building intricate rock walls. But in addition to equipment, Ryan is a good time. He's got plenty of jokes and is a hoot to laugh with. While the Dirt Talk guys were in Utah, they asked Ryan...
2022-03-3154 min
Dirt Bags PodcastAaron WittAaron Witt, Chief Dirt Nerd at BuildWitt, joins the Dirt Bags Podcast. Aaron has a deep passion for the people, brands, and stories in the Dirt World. He says he wants to "ask as many questions as I can, and see cool things." Overall, Aaron's company is focused on providing media, services, and software for the Dirt World. Their primary mission? Make the Dirt World a better place. Dive in as we kickoff the first official episode!Link to order a copy of Luke's new book on Amazon, The Digital Dirt World: https://www.amazon.com/dp...
2022-03-0451 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittHow to be a Miner AND a TV Star with Dozer Dave Turin -- DT109We're over the moon the welcome back Mining Professional & star of Discovery's Gold Rush: Dave Turin's Lost Mine DAVE TURIN aka "Dozer Dave". The last time that Dave was on Dirt Talk, Dave and host Aaron Witt chatted at CONEXPO 2020 about the frustrations each has regarding the other's generation and Dave's exciting new TV show...Fast forward 2 years and Gold Rush: Dave Turin's Lost Mine is about to begin airing it's 4th season and BuildWitt has gone from 10 team members to almost 80! This week on Dirt Talk, Aaron and Dave sat down for a chat...
2022-03-031h 04
Dirt Talk by BuildWittLeaving the Family Business with Kjell Gerber -- DT108Kjell Gerber was the second employee at BuildWitt, at least according to our HR software. He came on to help with video editing and has since held multiple leadership and media production roles, but he's always been one of our "field guys". Before BuildWitt, Kjell (pronounced "Chell") came up in the Dirt World and worked for his family's dirt business in Utah for almost 10 years before connecting with Aaron on social media. After a little back and forth, Kjell started doing some work with Aaron and the rest is history.This week on Dirt Talk, Aaron Witt...
2022-02-241h 03
Dirt Talk by BuildWittGrowing Where You Are with Nic Parish -- DT107Nic Parish became VP of Operations and Contracting at Burns Dirt Construction in Columbus, MS before his 30th birthday, but he's already gained a wealth of experience and is actively applying that hard-won knowledge in both his company as well as in his community. In addition to Burns Dirt, he is also a founding member of Forge Your Path, a non-profit in MS whose mission is to, "[make] the trades cool again." (We'd like to point out that they've always been cool, and we're sure Nic agrees!).This week on Dirt Talk, host Aaron Witt chats with...
2022-02-171h 12
Dirt Talk by BuildWittGrowing Up with Keaton Turner -- DT106Keaton Turner and Aaron Witt have a complex history: Keaton's company Turner Mining Group was a client of Aaron's in the early days of BuildWitt... and then TMG no longer required the services of BuildWitt. But the two have kept in touch, with Keaton appearing on the 11th episode of Dirt Talk and Aaron appearing on the first episode of Keaton's podcast. Now, with both guys having grown their respective businesses in different ways, they reconnected in the Dirt Talk studio to catch up.This week on Dirt Talk, Aaron and Keaton talk about having to let...
2022-02-101h 00
Dirt Talk by BuildWittLearning From Folks Who Know More with James Devinney -- DT102James Devinney is a college-educated PM/Estimator for Evans & Associates Construction Co. in Ponca City, OK... and will be the first to tell you that he doesn't know much.This week on Dirt Talk, host Aaron Witt chats with James about how James learns what his teammates need from him to be successful and how that helps him do his job better. They also dig into what estimators actually do (and don't do) and the pros and cons of having not grown up around construction. Thanks to James Devinney for the great conversation....
2022-01-1343 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittAaron Instagram Q + A -- DT100EPISODE 100! Holy cow. (Pun not intended) Thank you SO much to this dirt-loving community. We can't begin to fully convey how grateful we are to be a part of this with all of you, so we'll just simply say... thanks.This week on Dirt Tak, it's an old-school Q + A with Aaron Witt. He asked the Instagram audience for some questions to address for a podcast, and he was overwhelmed with 100s of solid questions. So he took some time to answer as many questions as he could in 90 minutes. He discusses how he got interested in...
2021-12-301h 30
Dirt Talk by BuildWittVacuum Trucks and Startups with Anna Johnson -- DT098Anna Johnson is the founder and owner of AQUIP, "the first and only known independently female-owned vacuum truck and environmental products dealership in the United States." In the last few years, she's been burning up the interstates in the Southeast US, building her business from the ground up. Anna was kind enough to swing through Nashville and be a guest on Dirt Talk.In this week's episode, host Aaron Witt and co-host Alex Horton chat with Anna about how she got into the Dirt World, what exactly a vacuum truck is (and why she finds them fascinating...
2021-12-161h 20Dirt Talk by BuildWittRepresenting Your Team's Values -- DT095.5This week on the Monday edition of Dirt Talk, hosts Aaron Witt and Alex Horton talk about the upcoming BuildWitt company meeting in Nashville and equipment training. They then chat about safely knocking over trees (note: they're not experts in this) and why it's important to represent your company/team/group all the time. To connect with other people who listen to this show, use and search for the hashtag #betterdirtworld and join in on the conversation.If you have questions/comments/concerns, reach out to DirtTalk@buildwitt.com.Stay Dirty!
2021-11-2946 min
Wentworth CM Club PodcastCM Club Podcast EP 21-16 Aaron WittToday we talk with Aaron Witt of Buildwitt about what they do for the earthwork industry and some of the up and coming employment benefits young workers entering the industry are looking for, and companies are being forced to adapt toBe sure to give Buildwitt a follow on all platforms@AaronWitt and @Buildwitt on InstagramAlso check Buildwitt out on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and SpotifyThe CM Club is always looking for guests to have on the show. If you are interested in coming on the show, please email us cm...
2021-11-2350 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittWhy Direct Communication Matters with Dan MacArthur -- DT094Dan MacArthur is the COO of Berg Construction, an excavation/site work contractor based in Morgantown, PA. They have five specialized divisions, and Dan has had his hand in all of them over the years: commercial, waste management, residential/special projects, paving/concrete, and golf courses. Dan was kind enough to hop on a call with the DT guys and talk dirt and a whole mess of other things.This week, host Aaron Witt (with co-host Alex Horton) chatted with Dan about why Berg still does small residential projects, why the leadership team at Berg works so...
2021-11-1859 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittDoing Iron Differently with Bryan Peters -- DT093Bryan Peters has spent his entire career around heavy equipment, so when he decided to start his company AdvanceTrac Equipment, he knew that even though he wanted to get into helping companies optimize their heavy iron fleets, he knew he'd want to do things differently. Though he admitted that he has "audacious goals" for where he wants to go, he's also fully present in the current grind of building a business.Bryan made a pit stop in Nashville on his way to Indiana to pick up a trailer (a good example of the nature of the equipment...
2021-11-111h 01
Dirt Talk by BuildWittFearless Learning with Laurie SantaLucia -- DT092On this week's episode of Dirt Talk, the DT guys keep it in the BuildWitt family: our guest is none other than BuildWitt Creative President Laurie SantaLucia. This week, hosts Aaron Witt and Alex Horton chat with Laurie about the kinds of learning and understanding it takes to work in the Dirt World, why it's important to be transparent and open with the people that we work with in the Dirt World before we expect them to be open with us, and what she's learned so far that is just effin' cool.To connect with...
2021-11-0451 min
Sweat & GrimeInterview With Aaron WittThis week we pick the brain of Aaron Witt, Chief Dirt Nerd at Build Witt. We talk about everything from the importance of office space to what was going through his mind as he rolled his skid steer. Later we get into some of the problems plaguing the skilled trades when it comes to workforce development. Donate and support the show!Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, Rick is an owner/operator of an excavation...
2021-11-031h 02
Dirt Talk by BuildWittPutting Money Back in the Ground with Johnathan More -- DT090It's always fun to have the experts on Dirt Talk - not only do co-hosts Aaron Witt and Alex Horton learn about the guest, they learn an extraordinary amount in general. And on episode 90 of Dirt Talk, the guys definitely learn tons from Johnathan More. Johnathan is the Chairperson & CEO of Starr Peak Mining Ltd, a Canadian-based company focused on exploratory mining and land acquisition. Johnathan also now lives in Aaron's hometown (Scottsdale, AZ) and sends one of his kids to Aaron's old school.Aaron and Johnathan get into the nitty-gritty of acquiring land in order to...
2021-10-211h 02
Dirt Talk by BuildWittStarting it Right with Kristine Muller -- DT089The people have spoken: more guests who are learning how to get their dirt businesses up and running. That topic is by and large the most common request from our listeners, and so today, we're happy to introduce you to Kristine Muller, Co-Owner and Vice President of Muller Excavating in Fowler, IN. She was kind enough to come on Dirt Talk and have a candid conversation about her place in the Dirt World and the steps her company takes to build it the right way from the beginning.This week, Kristine and host Aaron Witt talk about...
2021-10-141h 02
Dirt Talk by BuildWittBe Your Own Investor with Luke Payne -- DT088This week's guest is Luke Payne, whose day job is marina sales, though he's been building his dirt company Black Iron Dirt in Fargo, ND. Black Iron Dirt is starting to make a name for themselves in the region with their black skid steers, so OF COURSE, Aaron was gonna love this guy.Luke and host Aaron Witt discuss skid steers, doing old things in a new way, and the advantage of being your own investor. Though there were a few technical difficulties with the conversation, the episode is a great lesson in "doing things in a...
2021-10-0752 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittYou Won't Get Handed Anything with Dylan Taylor -- DT087Dirt Talk had our very first guest in the Dirt Talk Studios this week, which is very exciting. He's also arguably our youngest guest to date.Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naImfk4rPrYThis week, our guest is Dylan Taylor, a 20-year-old laborer and construction management student from MN. Dylan is a pretty special guy for a lot of reasons: he's already worked 2 summers as a laborer for Duininck Inc., he just started a 2-year college program for construction management, and he's traveled and meet with people all over the...
2021-09-301h 07
Dirt Talk by BuildWittTechnology is a Tool with Britton Lawson -- DT084Once again, this podcast manages to stumble into bringing on an expert in their field as a guest. Everyone welcome Britton Lawson, Director of Construction Technologies at Veit & Company. Britton, a self-described "technology nerd/equipment enthusiast," started his career as an operator and because of his interest in technology, he's often found himself as an early adopter and expert when it comes to construction technology.This week, host Aaron Witt has a conversation with Britton to discuss Britton's experience, how Veit has become a major user of many kinds of modern technologies to make their crews more...
2021-09-091h 15
Dirt Talk by BuildWittThe BuildWitt Historian with Kevin McCawley -- DT083We've finally tracked down the person who was around for the very very beginnings of BuildWitt (other than Aaron Witt)... introducing Mr. Kevin McCawley, who used to ride around the American Southwest and take photos with Aaron as they would shoot photos of any job site they could find. Now, Kevin is a med school student at the University of Michigan, but he was kind enough to sit down and help tell some behind-the-scenes stories of the birth of "BuildWitt" as we know it.Co-host Alex Horton joins Aaron and Kevin to recount the winding road of...
2021-09-0246 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittDirt Talkin' with Sean Coghlan -- DT082Sean Coghlan aka @shamrockseanj on IG is the Owner/Operator of Shamrock Earthworks Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Over the years, his company has done a little bit of everything, but they've made quite a name for themselves by building beautiful custom rock retaining walls. Seriously, those guys are out there building awesome rock puzzles. Sean was kind enough to hop on a call from a job site and catch up and talk dirt with co-host Aaron Witt.This week, Aaron and Sean went DEEP on the Dirt Talk (rock talk?) as Sean shared his love of...
2021-08-261h 07Dirt Talk by BuildWittRacecars + Bars = Nashville? -- DT080.5Aaron Witt went to a Grand Prix... in his neighborhood? Aaron and his co-host Alex talk a good bit about the interests and eccentricities of Nashville, TN. Later, they talk about how to get access to job sites to take photos (hint: be upfront and authentic) and some signs and trends that show that the BuildWitt mission of "Make the Dirt World a Better Place" might be on to something.To connect with other people who listen to this show, use and search for the hashtag #betterdirtworld and join in on the conversation.If you ha...
2021-08-1654 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittSeeing the Big Picture with Brock Johnson -- DT080Brock Johnson reached out to us and shared his story... and whaddya know, he is now this week's guest on Dirt World. Brock is an interesting combo: not only is he a full-time operator working in northern MN, but he also started Prograde Excavating and spends his weekends building his own business. He certainly works a lot these days, but it's all towards a greater purpose: more freedom and flexibility for himself and his family.In this episode, host Aaron Witt and Brock talk about the challenges of starting a company while still working full-time for another...
2021-08-101h 05
Dirt Talk by BuildWittWrite What You Know with Nick Drew -- DT079The Dirt Talk guest this week is from "across the pond," as it were: Nick Drew of Digger Man Blog fame.This week, Nick was kind and gracious enough to share his Saturday evening with us and, as Aaron Witt says, "shoot the poop." Aaron and Nick discussed Nick's construction background prior to focusing on writing about the Dirt World, what he misses (and doesn't miss) about the work, and how trolls on the internet don't deserve any recognition at all. Enjoy!Check out earthmoversmagazine.co.uk/digger-man to read up on what Nick works...
2021-08-0541 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittBuildWitt Office Rundown with Molly Abbott -- DT077Molly Abbott of ban•spas Consulting is our guest this week. ban•spas is an organizational consulting + interior design firm based in the Arizona desert, and Molly was kind enough to work on a pretty big BuildWitt project: she designed and planned out the new BuildWitt Offices in Nashville, TN. Since she and Aaron Witt are the 2 people most intimately familiar with the space, it made sense to get them to talk about the entire process! And since we got a handful of requests asking to hear an episode about the new office, we figured we could share the conv...
2021-07-221h 07
The Rental Journal Podcast#50 - Chatting With Aaron Witt: Every equipment rental company in the U.S is experiencing record growth right nowAaron Witt is the CEO & Founder of BuildWitt, a company on a mission to make the dirt world a better place.Learn more about BuildWitt at https://buildwitt.com/Learn more about The Rental Journal at https://www.therentaljournal.com/Episode Timestamps[04:18] - Who Is Aaron Witt?[06.26] - What is BuildWitt?[07:42] - How old were you when you started BuildWitt?[08:05] - How did BuildWitt as a company evolve?[11:54] - Did you feel a lot of pressure starting a company at a young age?[14:02] - How does leadership...
2021-07-1949 minDirt Talk by BuildWittAaron Went To Hang With Dirt Talk Alumni -- DT074.5Co-hosts Aaron Witt and Alex Horton discuss Aaron's travels out West this past week as he went to visit some Dirt World friends, and all of them are either past or future guests on the Dirt Talk podcast. They also answer a few listener questions about a workplace culture of learning, the dos and don'ts of asking for a raise, and if BuildWitt will have a booth at CONEXPO in 2023!To connect with other people who listen to this show, use and search for the hashtag #betterdirtworld and join in on the conversation.If you...
2021-07-0536 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittAll Things Gold and Mines with David Garofalo -- DT074Have you ever wondered anything about the gold mining industry? Enter David Garofalo, Chairman & CEO of Gold Royalty Corp. He's the premier name in the mining and precious metal industry. David has 30 years of experience in the creation and growth of over 15 multi-billion dollar sustainable mining businesses across multiple continents and led the largest merger in gold mining history valued at $32 billion. He started in finance but has clearly been working in the Dirt World for many years and has the stories and expertise to show for it. David's a brilliant guy, and we were so excited to have...
2021-07-011h 15
Dirt Talk by BuildWittBUILDWITT LEADERS -- DT072We've hinted at it for some time now, but now it's official: the BuildWitt crew has officially announced the upcoming launch of their leadership platform, BuildWitt Leaders! There have been a lot of questions about what exactly "BuildWitt Leaders" is, so we got Aaron Witt (CEO and Chief Dirt Nerd), Dan Briscoe (President), and Randy Blount (Advisor) to get together and lay it all out. Simply put, BW Leaders is an online platform of videos and education tracks for the leaders (and future leaders) of the Dirt World. We've been building this thing to help the leaders...
2021-06-1755 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittPushing Buttons with Colby Williams of Fueled Photography -- DT070Colby Williams describes his skills as "pushing buttons". But if you've come across his work as Fueled Photography, then you know he's no hack. For years, Colby has been shooting cars, trucks, bulldozers, cement trucks, cranes - if it looks cool, chances are good that Colby has photographed it. And we at Dirt Talk were lucky enough to have him come on the pod and talk about his story. Colby and host Aaron Witt have plenty in common - they both spend a lot of time shooting big equipment all over America. But Colby's path to where...
2021-06-031h 07
Dirt Talk by BuildWittWinding Roads with Anthony Garcia -- DT069Anthony Garcia (of Rogers Group in the southeast US) has been bouncing around the last few years. He's been hired at Rogers Group multiple times. He's moved to and from Alabama multiple times. And now, after working for Reed Contracting for a time, he's now running what was formerly their operations after Rogers Group acquired Reed Contracting. Knowing that, it is easy to understand why he's perfectly suited for that work.Anthony and Dirt Talk host Aaron Witt discuss Anthony's winding road that his career has taken. They talk about Anthony's commitment to education and understanding elements...
2021-05-271h 16
The Summit PodcastS2E5: Digging into the Dirt World | Aaron Witt (Chief Dirt Nerd, BuildWitt Media Group)Aaron Witt loves dirt!
He’s a remarkable young entrepreneur elevating the multi-billion-dollar world of dirt.
The world of dirt is an industry most people take for granted that literally makes civilization possible – it’s anything related to moving dirt for construction, reshaping our landscape, mining, and more.
Aaron is modernizing the way the dirt-moving industry communicates outside the industry, recruits new talent to amazing opportunities, and building and creating content to highlight the sophisticated tools and technologies in the industry, making it a more attractive potential career for future generations.
On his...
2021-03-0334 min
How to HardscapeYour Brand Story with Aaron Witt of BuildWittToday we are joined by Aaron Witt of BuildWitt Media Group and the host of the Dirt Talk Podcast. He talks with us about the importance of creating a brand story that flows to your marketing, branding, and company culture.
2021-03-0147 min
The Legacy Quest PodcastBowman Legacies - Aaron Witt - 01.15.21In a world where doing enough to get by, plugging into the system, and avoiding those dark places in your mind, there are those who are flipping the script and doing just the opposite. Aaron Witt is one of those people. It was a great time spending with him and I look very forward to more shows with him.
2021-01-1837 min
The EntreLeadership PodcastHow to Reform an Industry with Aaron WittAaron Witt is the dirt-obsessed millennial behind BuildWitt, a fast-growing media company on a mission to reform the mining and construction industries. In just three years, the 25-year-old (yes, you read that right) has grown his company from just a single, self-proclaimed dirt nerd with a camera to a 20-person team serving top blue-collar businesses across the country—and changing the game. In this episode, Aaron shares his inspiring guiding principles, lessons in humility, and experiences that are sure to fire up your entrepreneurial spirit. entreleadership.com/podcastAaron Witt on LinkedInB...
2021-01-111h 20
Modern Craftsman#142 Aaron Witt loves dirtAaron Witt - is President and Chief Dirt Nerd of Build Witt a dirt-loving, story-telling, consulting, and design group based in Nashville, TN. Making the dirt world a better place. Aaron joins the guys to talk about what drove him to start his company and why you'll never beat him in the dirt world. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/buildwitt/ https://buildwitt.com/ https://buildwitt.com/dirt-talk/ This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork. DURATION is the industry leader in...
2020-11-092h 05
Sargent: On Track PodcastA conversation with Aaron Witt of BuildWitt; Safety Talk; Shout-outs!Aaron Witt has built an international influence in the construction and mining world, and this week he visited Stillwater and took time to sit down with me and give his thoughts on"The DIrt World". Safety & Training Director Adam Kasprzak sits down for some safety talk; Shout-outs; Price is Right!If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website. https://sargent.us/apply/If you have an episode suggestion, please send your idea to:sbennage@sargent.us
2020-07-3145 min
Get After It31. Live group discussion with Aaron WittAaron Witt of BuildWitt joins our group of young professionals for a Q&A regarding how he built his business and advice he has for young professionals and entrepreneurs looking to do the same
2020-05-011h 03
CONEXPO – CON/AGG Podcast: Construction Business Insights For ContractorsTelling Your Story with Aaron Witt of BuildWitt
He goes by “Chief Dirt Nerd” and he’s taking the construction world by storm with his unique ability to tell stories about the hard-working men and women mining for our materials and building our communities. While Aaron Witt hasn’t taken a traditional path into the industry, it’s one he loves, and one he thinks others should love too. His goal as President of BuildWitt Media Group is to inspire others to think about construction and mining as a way of life through his photography, videos and lighthearted approach. Aaron and Host Missy Scherber d...
2019-12-1053 min
The BadgerBlitz.com Podcast: Wisconsin Badgers2020 DE/OLB Aaron Witt flips to Wisconsin, and Quintez Cephus rejoins the BadgersMonday was quite the busy day for Wisconsin Badgers-related news. We break it all down here:2020 DE/OLB Aaron Witt flips from Iowa (and Minnesota before that) to commit to Wisconsin. We discuss his ranking, offers, skillset and where UW projects him to play at the college level.Monday started with Quintez Cephus being reinstated at UW-Madison as a student, "effectively immediately," and ended with the wide receiver officially rejoining the football program. We recap the news from Monday, what's next to get him back on the field, and the impact he could have on the team both for...
2019-08-2138 min