For more than 70 years, Taplin Group has done one thing exceptionally well: they’ve built a legacy that lasts. What started as a small, family-run sewer cleaning business in Kalamazoo has grown into a trusted partner on complex underground and environmental projects all without losing sight of the people, culture, and standards that made them who they are.

In this episode of Give Us The Dirt, Brandon Lindsey sits down with Mitchell Taplin, fourth-generation Training Director, and Alexis Davis, Director of Marketing & Growth, to unpack what it really means to carry a multi-generational legacy. From early days on the job, to “first in, last out” moments on major projects, to shaping a culture that puts people first. They dig into how patience, responsibility, and intentional growth create a company built to last.



If you want the inside scoop on family-driven leadership, training as a growth engine, and how to grow big without losing your soul, this episode is for you.