On Grade Podcast

On Grade Podcast

By Brandon Weinlein and Devon BoudreauBusinessEntrepreneurship
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On Grade Podcast episodes

  • Episode 12 Buying the Right Equipment for your Job. Featuring Special Guest Bryan Peters

    On This episode we sit down with Bryan Peters owner of Advance Trac Equipment and COO of Moss Utilities. We talk about the best equipment and ways to buy equipment when starting a construction company. We also discuss the pros vs cons of renting vs buying. We also talk about Bryans childhood and how he got started in the equipment business and how he helps run the day to day for Moss Utilities.

    Advance Trac's Website: https://www.advancetrac.net/
    Moss Utilities Website: https://www.mossutilities.com/
    On Grades Patreon: patreon.com/OnGradePodcast
    YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/0rJUoQHSFDo
    For all our Social Media : Linktree
    https://linktr.ee/ongrade


    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 11 Best Equipment to Start a Construction Company with Featuring Kenneth Barkhuff
    On this episode Brandon and Devon sit down with Kenneth Barkhuff a project manager for local General Contractor here in the DFW Metroplex. Ken brings over 20 years of experience as a operator for CAT in their proving grounds and also working for Kiewit and several other major civil contractors all over the country. He talks about the best practices and what equipment you should consider looking at when starting up a company or growing a company to the next level. Equipment is the biggest piece in the industry and knowing what equipment you need and want are sometimes not the same. So check out this episode and let us know what you think in the comments.
    Check out our Patreon for behind-the-scenes things and help grow the show and audience: patreon.com/OnGradePodcast
    Check out our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@ongrade5384
    Link tree: https://linktr.ee/ongrade
    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 10 Marketing, Sales and Surveying in 2023
    On this Episode we sit down with Joey Palomo Vice President Of Sales for AGS ( Advanced Geodectic Surveys). We talk about what are some of the good systems for contractors looking to make the switch over to GPS, Robotic and Laser. We also discuss Sales and Marketing Techniques to help people succeed in growing their business. Joey talks about how he has helped grow AGS and his background working initially as an estimator for a home builder and switching over to sales. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.
    https://agsgps.com/ AGS Website
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/joey-palomo-170429179/ Joey's Linkedin
    https://www.instagram.com/agsgps/
    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 9 Leadership in Construction

    This is episode 2 in our series about starting and growing a construction company. On This episode, we sit down with Devon Bordeau who now is on the show as a co host, we talk about what it takes to be a leader and how to grow a construction culture inside your company. We also talk about the hard decisions and what it takes to succeed and build a brand. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.

    Please Follow us on YouTube: @ongrade5384

    Facebook: Ongrade88

    Instagram: on_gradetx

    49 min
  • Episode 8 The best way to start a construction company and succeed
    On this episode we sit down with Devon Boudreau from Rueben Excavation out of Princeton, Texas. We discuss how Devon started his Construction Career in Canada. We talk about how he started Rueben in 2019 and then brought it down to Texas. We talk about the struggles we both faced starting a excavation company and what we would recommend to the next generation wanting to take that leap into running their own company. We also discuss equipment, how to build a company slowly but successfully and how to surround yourself with the right people. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. Also please check out our Youtube Channel: @ongrade5384. 
    Devon's Company Links:
    Rueben Excavation Website: ruebengroup.com
    Facebook: @ruebenExcavation
    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 7 Cliff Fetner Founder Soil Connect

    On this episode we sit down with Cliff Fetner and talk about his company that he founded after having issues moving material off of a project that he was developing a few years ago. Cliff and his team are building a brand and product that are helping to revolutionize the Trucking and Earthwork industries. We talk about how Soil Connect was formed, what products it currently offers and what are some future things that Cliff and his team are working on to help build a amazing product for clients all over the country and evenutally the world. We hope you enjoy this show as much as the On Grade team did. 


    Here are the links for Soil Connect:


    https://www.soilconnect.com/

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/soil-connect/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soilconnect/?hl=en


    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 6 Doc Robinson from Dirt Guy Excavation LLC
    On this Episode we sit down with Doc Robinson from Dirt Guy Excavation LLC in Whitesboro, Texas. Dirt Guy services DFW and North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. We talk about Doc growing up working for his Dad at Robinson Construction. He began running a paddle wheel scraper as a toddler and helped his dad bring the company into the modern area by renaming it and Doc doing the marketing and helping build his family's company. We talk about future technology, clients and where we see 2023 going. Hope you enjoy this episode. 
    Docs Social Media:
    Facebook: doccashrobinson
    Instagram:dirt_guy_excavation_llc
    Tiktok:docrobinson76
    Dirt Guys Social Media:
    Facebook: dirtguyex
    Instagram:dirt_guy_excavation_llc
    Website: dirtguyexcavationllc.com
    1 hr 34 min
  • Episode 5 Cole Myre Owner of Armor Site Services

    On this episode we sit down with Cole Myre from Armor Site Services in Lavon, Texas. We talk about him being a 3rd generation civil, erosion control and saw cutting contractor. We talk about 2023 and what the future looks like, Payment Terms, Contracts, Change Orders and how to protect yourself and how to build a brand and a great company in today's turbulent climate. Check it out and we hope you enjoy the show as much as Brandon and Cole did. 


    Armor Site Services Company Links


    Linkedin:  (7) Armor Site Services: Overview | LinkedIn

    Facebook: (1) Armor Site Services | Lavon TX | Facebook



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    52 min
  • Episode 4 Luke Eggebratten and Luke Payne from the Dirt Bags Podcast

    On this episode we sit down with Luke Eggebratten and Luke Payne. They run a podcast called The Dirtbags Podcast. Luke & Luke both have successful businesses. We talk about the podcast, what the business is becoming, what is going on with the economy and also just good old fashioned conversation. Check out their podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HqjEyafEk7rXCGLFcX232


    Dirt Bags Podcast Website: https://dirtbagspodcast.com/

    DirtBags Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dirtbagspodcast1615

    Luke Eggebratten's Buisness's 


    Phaser Marketing: phasermarketing.com

    Dirt Work Marketing: dirtworkmarketing.com


    Luke Payne's Companies


    Black Iron Dirt: blackirondirt.com

    Western Excavation: westernexcavationnd.com


    Check out our youtube channel as well, where you can watch this episode this on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ongrade5384


    1 hr 40 min
  • Episode 2 Operator's Stories Apollo Hesser

    On this Episode Brandon has Apollo Hesser on the show from Florida. He is an equipment operator who recently got into the business and is learning the ropes of excavation and the construction business. Apollo and Brandon served in the army together. 


    Watch the interview on YouTube: (14) On Grade - YouTube

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    Follow us on Facebook: On Grade | Facebook

    12 min

About On Grade Podcast

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A Podcast about the heavy civil industry and the people who make it happen every day across the United States and the world. We are going to talk to industry leaders, equipment manufacturers,…