60 acast.com Breaking Ground https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/breaking-ground en Michael Greig excavating,excavation,septic,business,start an excavation business,starting an excavation company,excavation marketing,drainage business,excavating business names,excavating business plan Michael Greig A podcast for excavation business owners

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]]> false Michael Greig mike@rankmaster.ca 64068c84b4fca800110c08a7 breaking-ground episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64068c84b4fca800110c08a7/1689268305395-71a89af79935387ea70a9cc7384a21e3.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/breaking-ground Breaking Ground <![CDATA[From Pressure Washing to Excavation: Drew Kanigan's Journey into the Dirt Business]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT 26:03 69ab6e0ce2ffe1fef65fd405 false https://shows.acast.com/breaking-ground/episodes/69ab6e0ce2ffe1fef65fd405 69ab6e0ce2ffe1fef65fd405 64068c84b4fca800110c08a7 How a young entrepreneur made the leap from power washing to running his own excavation company full 3 1 Drew Kanigan started out with a pressure washer, a Prius and a world-class work ethic. Now he's running Kanigan Construction, operating equipment and building an excavation business from the ground up. In this episode, Drew shares how he made the transition, what it took to buy his first pieces of equipment, and shares some insight into how he was able to purchase his first pieces of equipment with cash.


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]]> Drew Kanigan started out with a pressure washer, a Prius and a world-class work ethic. Now he's running Kanigan Construction, operating equipment and building an excavation business from the ground up. In this episode, Drew shares how he made the transition, what it took to buy his first pieces of equipment, and shares some insight into how he was able to purchase his first pieces of equipment with cash.


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]]> Ben White of West Branch Property Works Ben White of West Branch Property Works Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:34:59 GMT 36:08 66a4168272497b61154bce26 false https://shows.acast.com/breaking-ground/episodes/66a4168272497b61154bce26 66a4168272497b61154bce26 64068c84b4fca800110c08a7 A thriving business at 21 years old full 2 4 In this episode, I chat with Ben White about his business West Branch Property Works. At just 21 years old, Ben has managed to build a thriving business. We talk through some key decisions and struggles that Ben has faced on his journey.


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]]> In this episode, I chat with Ben White about his business West Branch Property Works. At just 21 years old, Ben has managed to build a thriving business. We talk through some key decisions and struggles that Ben has faced on his journey.


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]]> Ryan Bailey of RRB Enterprise Holdings Ryan Bailey of RRB Enterprise Holdings Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:06:30 GMT 30:05 65f4e2873cf4df001785755f false https://shows.acast.com/breaking-ground/episodes/65f4e2873cf4df001785755f 65f4e2873cf4df001785755f 64068c84b4fca800110c08a7 New product coming to help contractors full 2 3 Today we're talking to Ryan Bailey of RRB Enterprises about a new product he's developing to help contractors called Terrabid.


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]]> Ryan Deemer from Skid Steer Nation Ryan Deemer from Skid Steer Nation Fri, 16 Feb 2024 23:28:04 GMT 55:01 65cfef8603578800167f92ed false https://shows.acast.com/breaking-ground/episodes/65cfef8603578800167f92ed 65cfef8603578800167f92ed 64068c84b4fca800110c08a7 Equipment, business, marketing and more full 2 2 In this interview, I'm talking with Ryan Deemer from Skid Steer Nation. Ryan shares a lot of great info on business marketing and of course, skid steer attachments. Ryan has been in the industry a long time and there's some good info in here.


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]]> In this interview, I'm talking with Ryan Deemer from Skid Steer Nation. Ryan shares a lot of great info on business marketing and of course, skid steer attachments. Ryan has been in the industry a long time and there's some good info in here.


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]]> <![CDATA[Dave Huffman of D&W Excavation ]]> Sat, 06 Jan 2024 05:04:05 GMT 1:08:06 6598df46dbef9900164a41d3 false https://shows.acast.com/breaking-ground/episodes/6598df46dbef9900164a41d3 6598df46dbef9900164a41d3 64068c84b4fca800110c08a7 Do quality work and stay humble full 2 1 Listen to learn how Dave has grown his company by doing high quality work and establishing a reputation as a trustworthy contractor.


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]]> Listen to learn how Dave has grown his company by doing high quality work and establishing a reputation as a trustworthy contractor.


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]]> Building A Business Together - Bylo Acres Building A Business Together - Bylo Acres Thu, 07 Dec 2023 22:58:03 GMT 56:01 65724dfc2442fa001254dc25 false https://shows.acast.com/breaking-ground/episodes/65724dfc2442fa001254dc25 65724dfc2442fa001254dc25 64068c84b4fca800110c08a7 How Ron and LeAnn Bylo built a company from scratch in a new town full 1 9 On this episode, we're chatting with Ron and LeAnn Bylo of Bylo Acres. Listen to learn how they built a business from scratch in a new area with no reputation. Ron focuses on overdelivering on the jobsite with top quality work, while LeAnn manages the office, website and a variety of marketing efforts.


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]]> On this episode, we're chatting with Ron and LeAnn Bylo of Bylo Acres. Listen to learn how they built a business from scratch in a new area with no reputation. Ron focuses on overdelivering on the jobsite with top quality work, while LeAnn manages the office, website and a variety of marketing efforts.


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]]> Ben Brunni from Pay Dirt Estimating Ben Brunni from Pay Dirt Estimating Fri, 03 Nov 2023 17:39:43 GMT 31:34 654530615a58af00139c8645 false https://shows.acast.com/breaking-ground/episodes/654530615a58af00139c8645 654530615a58af00139c8645 64068c84b4fca800110c08a7 Growing a business supporting excavation contractors full 1 8 Ben Brunni has an interesting story. He started out with his own excavation and hardscape business. Eventually, he moved into handling takeoffs and estimation for other contractors. Find out how Ben built his business primarily through leads on Facebook and how Pay Dirt Estimating helps excavation contractors land more jobs.


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]]> Ben Brunni has an interesting story. He started out with his own excavation and hardscape business. Eventually, he moved into handling takeoffs and estimation for other contractors. Find out how Ben built his business primarily through leads on Facebook and how Pay Dirt Estimating helps excavation contractors land more jobs.


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]]> <![CDATA[Interview Jackson of Pitcher Excavation & Landscape]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 22:31:21 GMT 30:17 65208aba4dd8c60011e1f2cd false https://shows.acast.com/breaking-ground/episodes/65208aba4dd8c60011e1f2cd 65208aba4dd8c60011e1f2cd 64068c84b4fca800110c08a7 Profitable Business at 18 Years Old full 1 7

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]]> Evan Ziemer of Dirt Nerd Earthworks Evan Ziemer of Dirt Nerd Earthworks Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:36:15 GMT 1:03:24 6504ea6ecfc45400114c23d2 false https://shows.acast.com/breaking-ground/episodes/6504ea6ecfc45400114c23d2 6504ea6ecfc45400114c23d2 64068c84b4fca800110c08a7 From working in the oilfields to successful business owner full 1 6 Listen to learn more about how Evan went from an employee in the Alberta oil patch to running a thriving excavation business.


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]]> Listen to learn more about how Evan went from an employee in the Alberta oil patch to running a thriving excavation business.


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]]> Interview with Emreh Erdem of Erdem Excavating Interview with Emreh Erdem of Erdem Excavating Mon, 07 Aug 2023 01:11:27 GMT 54:40 64d044bf1c49bf0011c1776b false https://shows.acast.com/breaking-ground/episodes/64d044bf1c49bf0011c1776b 64d044bf1c49bf0011c1776b 64068c84b4fca800110c08a7 Learn how Emreh started his company in a recession and has grown into the leading excavation contractor in Victoria, BC. full 1 5 In 2008, Emreh had a safe municipal job. He decided to risk everything to chase his dream of owning an excavation company. 15 years on, it's obvious that it was the best choice he could have made.


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]]> In 2008, Emreh had a safe municipal job. He decided to risk everything to chase his dream of owning an excavation company. 15 years on, it's obvious that it was the best choice he could have made.


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]]> Interview with Damion Lake of Newton Valley Excavating Interview with Damion Lake of Newton Valley Excavating Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:59:32 GMT 58:46 64b03b85e435a60011c1c01a false https://shows.acast.com/breaking-ground/episodes/64b03b85e435a60011c1c01a 64b03b85e435a60011c1c01a 64068c84b4fca800110c08a7 Find out how Damion has found success with niche equipment and a clear vision. full 1 4 From a 1.7 ton mini excavator to a Volvo 58 with a tiltrotator and a variety of attachements, to a Link Belt 145, Newton Valley Excavating has grown quickly. Find out how Damion has made purchasing decisions, found work and utilized relationships to grow his business.


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]]> From a 1.7 ton mini excavator to a Volvo 58 with a tiltrotator and a variety of attachements, to a Link Belt 145, Newton Valley Excavating has grown quickly. Find out how Damion has made purchasing decisions, found work and utilized relationships to grow his business.


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]]> Building An Excavation Business From The Ground Up - Addison Fields Building An Excavation Business From The Ground Up - Addison Fields Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:02:17 GMT 48:22 6491cd873152750011a3f62a false https://shows.acast.com/breaking-ground/episodes/6491cd873152750011a3f62a 6491cd873152750011a3f62a 64068c84b4fca800110c08a7 From truck driver and mechanic, to successful business owner. full 1 3 After declining to take over the family business, Addison forged a successful career as a truck driver, mechanic and service manager. Eventually, he came full-circle and built up his own excavation company.


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]]> After declining to take over the family business, Addison forged a successful career as a truck driver, mechanic and service manager. Eventually, he came full-circle and built up his own excavation company.


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]]> Staying Small and Profitable - Dylan Dixon Staying Small and Profitable - Dylan Dixon Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:19:07 GMT 32:45 643d8d9c89a93c0011a49ae5 false https://shows.acast.com/breaking-ground/episodes/643d8d9c89a93c0011a49ae5 643d8d9c89a93c0011a49ae5 64068c84b4fca800110c08a7 In business since 16 years old, now running a successful business full 1 2 Today I'm interviewing Dylan Dixon. Dylan has been in the excavation industry for his entire life. At 16, he decided to start his own business. Listing to learn more about Dylan's story including what type of equipment he runs and where he finds his jobs.


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]]> Today I'm interviewing Dylan Dixon. Dylan has been in the excavation industry for his entire life. At 16, he decided to start his own business. Listing to learn more about Dylan's story including what type of equipment he runs and where he finds his jobs.


Also, subscribe to Dylan's YouTube channel for some great excavating content!


https://www.youtube.com/@diggingwithdylan9092


If you're ready to grow your excavation, septic or hardscape business to the next level, head over to Rankmaster and let us show you how you can get more leads, outrank your competitors and keep your crews working.

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]]> An Industry Leader at 22 Years Old - Reese Alley An Industry Leader at 22 Years Old - Reese Alley Tue, 07 Mar 2023 01:47:15 GMT 42:53 64068dee1538e80011c837bc false https://shows.acast.com/breaking-ground/episodes/64068dee1538e80011c837bc 64068dee1538e80011c837bc 64068c84b4fca800110c08a7 From mowing lawns to seven figure bids full 1 1 Reese joined us on our very first episode to share some wisdom about how to grow an excavation business. At just 22 years old, Reese is running a successful excavation business, and bidding six and seven figure jobs. He started with a lawn mowing business at 15 years old and just seven years later has achieved a level of success that most entrepreneurs dream of. Reese shares his experience, including strategies and tips that you can implement to grow your own business.


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]]> Reese joined us on our very first episode to share some wisdom about how to grow an excavation business. At just 22 years old, Reese is running a successful excavation business, and bidding six and seven figure jobs. He started with a lawn mowing business at 15 years old and just seven years later has achieved a level of success that most entrepreneurs dream of. Reese shares his experience, including strategies and tips that you can implement to grow your own business.


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