Aaron 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!

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Josh is a long-time electrician, Blackline LTD CEO, and The Line Podcast host. Josh saw a need to highlight the importance of tradespeople, so he started his media company and podcast to make it happen! You can learn more at https://www.blacklineltd.com/home

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Aaron reads from Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. This book highlights how and how not to communicate with your team to become the most effective leader you can be.

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Thiess is an international mine services company based in Australia. They can do anything from reclamation to full-service mining at the largest scale. While a household name abroad, they're new to the US market, so it was AWESOME to have the opportunity to interview their CEO, Michael Wright, live at this year's MINExpo in Vegas.

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Aaron reads several articles pertaining to the State Route 99 tunnel under Seattle Washington’s waterfront. The project was the first of its kind, demanding specialized equipment and techniques. As a result, this mega project ran into unforeseen and costly mistakes.

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Dino Brunson's a long-time earthmover and miner turned podcast host and equipment rep. Aaron and Dino talk about modern mining across the US and worldwide. To learn more about Dino's awesome podcast, check the link here: https://www.miningmindsllc.com/

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**UPDATE**

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Aaron reads from The Kiewit Story: Remarkable Man, Remarkable Company by Hollis J. Limprecht. 

In this episode, Kiewit battles harsh conditions in both Greenland and the Dakotas, to help build critical infrastructure for historical defense contracts, such as the Minute Men missile silos.

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**UPDATE**

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As a self-starter, Kathy made her vision of perfection in commercial contracting a reality after founding and operating her business Designer Walls for 36 years! She now shares her experience and story through speaking engagements and other media. To learn more visit https://www.khpandcompany.com/

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Aaron is back with another reading from Goodfellow: A Century of Grit, Grace, and Goodwill. In this final installment of the series, Goodfellow revitalizes their business and positively impacts a historically underserved community.

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Nick is considered the first Special Forces operator to return to combat as an above-the-knee amputee. Nick and Aaron cover his combat history, lengthy recovery journey, and overall life lessons.

To engage with Nick, visit https://teammchn.com/

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**UPDATE**

Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year!

They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products.

Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk.

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