Per Diem Podcast

In this episode, Thomas Steele shares a voice memo with book recommendations and reflects on the podcast's impact. He discusses the decision to close his business and its personal effects while starting a new LLC. Keaton Turner offers advice on balancing marriage and entrepreneurship, exploring creative job security solutions, equity offerings, and choosing the right business partners. They discuss cash flow challenges in construction and the importance of a supportive life partner. The episode concludes with listener stories and a shoutout for the hundredth review.

(0:00) Thomas Steele's voice memo, book recommendations, and podcast impact

(1:48) Thomas Steele's lukewarm feelings and business challenges

(5:05) Decision to close Steele's business and its personal effects

(7:01) Starting a new LLC while managing a full-time job

(10:43) Thomas Steele's sign-off and well wishes

(11:46) Keaton Turner's response and advice on marriage and business

(15:17) Balancing day jobs and side hustles

(20:06) Keaton on the realities of entrepreneurship

(26:11) Creative solution for job security and entrepreneurship

(29:12) Equity offerings and boss support for new ventures

(32:18) Choosing the right business partner and investor relationships

(35:01) Cash flow challenges in construction

(37:09) The commitment to business and "burning the ships" concept

(44:45) The role of a supportive life partner in business success

(46:11) Listener stories and hundredth review shoutout

In this episode, Keaton Turner begins by discussing foundational principles of leadership before introducing guest Justin Holmberg and his company, 540 Build. Set on a Sunday afternoon on the patio, the atmosphere is relaxed as Keaton opens the Per Diem Podcast Hotline, highlighting listener impact and engagement. He shares podcast reviews and milestones, encouraging further listener participation. The conversation shifts to leadership, with a focus on the principle that leaders eat last, emphasizing the significance of small actions and servant leadership as a lifestyle. Job opportunities at Turner Mining Group and Turner Staffing Group are discussed, and the episode concludes with updates and reflections on the podcast's journey.

(0:00) Foundational principles of leadership and opening topics

(2:04) Introduction of Justin Holmberg and 540 Build

(2:38) Setting the scene: Sunday afternoon on the patio

(3:28) Opening the Per Diem Podcast Hotline and listener impact

(7:31) Podcast reviews, milestones, and encouraging engagement

(12:09) Turner Staffing Group opportunities

(20:50) Sipping rosé and transitioning to leadership topic

(22:04) Leadership principle: Leaders eat last (full discussion)

(32:47) The importance of small actions in leadership

(38:40) Servant leadership as a lifestyle

(42:15) Job opportunities at Turner Mining Group and Turner Staffing Group

(43:46) Conclusion and podcast updates

In this episode, Keaton Turner starts with an introduction and shares his weekend plans. He gives shout outs and reads listener messages, then dives into challenges with work ethic and personal updates, including recent purchases and family anecdotes. A sponsorship from Chick fil A is highlighted before Keaton reflects on the significance of hard work and not skipping steps. He discusses high-performing employees and the role of meritocracy in business. Drawing lessons from Kobe Bryant, Keaton explores the impact of work ethic on success. The episode weaves business insights with parenting experiences, offering final advice and closing thoughts to wrap up the conversation.

(0:00) Episode introduction and weekend plans

(2:21) Shout outs and listener messages

(6:41) Challenges with work ethic and personal updates

(11:18) Personal purchases and family anecdotes

(17:56) Sponsor: Chick fil A

(22:33) Reflection on hard work and the importance of not skipping steps

(30:10) Discussing high-performing employees and meritocracy

(35:04) Lessons from Kobe Bryant on work ethic

(39:00) The interplay between business lessons and parenting

(44:30) Final advice and closing thoughts

In this episode, Keaton Turner opens with a recap of the previous cliffhanger and delves into his biggest mistakes and morning reflections. He shares insights on continuous improvement and his business philosophy, exploring the fallout from a failed mining project and the role of fear and hesitation. Keaton discusses the repercussions of trusting an unreliable customer and analyzes the cost of mistakes, highlighting their lessons. He emphasizes the importance of legacy and the human experience in business, addressing how to handle losses and the significance of trusting leadership. The episode closes with Keaton finding value in failures, offering an apology for the cliffhanger, and sharing final thoughts on embracing lessons learned.

(1:25) Introduction and cliffhanger recap

(2:12) Keaton's biggest mistakes and morning reflections

(3:40) Continuous improvement and business philosophy

(5:22) Mistake 1: Mining project failure and its aftermath

(14:07) The impact of fear and hesitation in business

(21:38) Mistake 2: The consequences of trusting an unreliable customer

(25:15) Analyzing the cost of mistakes and learning from them

(32:12) The importance of legacy and human experience in business

(33:50) Dealing with business losses and trusting leadership

(36:08) Finding value and silver linings in failures

(38:32) Closing remarks on embracing losses and lessons

(39:41) Apology for cliffhanger and final thoughts

In this episode, Keaton Turner kicks off with an opening song and discusses the impact of Cody Johnson's music on his life. He reflects on a recent family trip, sharing personal insights and experiences. The conversation delves into the intersection of business, marriage, and life, offering valuable lessons and reflections. Keaton emphasizes the importance of embracing the journey, highlighting the growth and learning that come from life's experiences. The episode provides a heartfelt look into balancing personal and professional aspects, leaving listeners with thoughtful reflections on their own journeys.

(0:13) Opening song and Cody Johnson's music

(5:31) Family trip and personal reflections

(7:38) Business, marriage, and life insights

(9:22) Embracing the journey

In this episode, Keaton Turner kicks things off with a motivational challenge and introduces the podcast's theme. He shares updates on work and industry innovation, while discussing the management of Per Diem hotline messages, highlighting the importance of emotional support. Keaton reflects on personal responsibility's impact on life, offering insights on family, success, and mindset. He delves into business experiences, discussing failures and lessons learned, and emphasizes embracing choice during difficult times. The episode underscores the importance of daily choices for success and offers advice for tough times, including a book recommendation. Listener engagement wraps up the episode with closing thoughts.

(0:00) Motivational challenge and podcast introduction

(5:20) Updates on work and industry innovation

(6:43) Managing the Per Diem hotline messages and emotional support

(9:22) The impact of personal responsibility on life

(16:00) Personal reflections on family, success, and mindset

(31:15) Insights on business, failures, and lessons learned

(37:22) Embracing choice in difficult times and learning from mistakes

(45:35) Importance of daily choices for success

(52:17) Advice for tough times and book recommendation

(56:39) Listener engagement and closing thoughts

In this episode, Keaton Turner shares a personal update on his Chicago trip and his mom's cancer treatment journey. A reflective boat trip with Jeffrey Turner leads to a discussion on staying committed to the podcast during emotional times. Keaton offers insights on an upcoming business proposal, emphasizing authenticity and humor in sales. He discusses building long-term customer relationships and offers career advice on vulnerability and embracing failure. The episode includes sales and marketing insights with recommended readings, focusing on the strategy of giving before asking in business. Keaton previews upcoming topics on business finance and growth strategies.

(0:40) Welcome and introduction; trip to Chicago

(1:52) Mom's cancer treatment and emotional journey

(3:03) The boat trip with Jeffrey Turner

(4:51) Commitment to the podcast and emotional rollercoaster

(6:38) Upcoming business proposal and marketing strategies

(12:10) Authenticity, humor, and relatability in sales

(23:57) Building long-term customer relationships

(28:29) Career advice and the impact of vulnerability

(30:17) Embracing failure and the human experience in marketing

(32:27) Sales and marketing insights; recommended readings

(34:37) The strategy of giving before asking in business

(36:04) Preview of upcoming topics on business finance and growth strategies

In this episode, Keaton Turner begins with opening remarks and a daily life update, sharing insights into his eating habits and recent experiences in Chicago. He candidly discusses coping with personal challenges, offering a glimpse into his approach to overcoming obstacles. The conversation shifts to relationship and communication insights, highlighting the importance of effective interaction. Keaton emphasizes the value of community, reflecting on its impact on personal and professional growth. The episode wraps up with Keaton's final thoughts, leaving listeners with a sense of connection and encouragement.

(0:00) Opening remarks and daily life update

(2:12) Eating habits and Chicago experiences

(4:29) Coping with personal challenges

(6:50) Relationship and communication insights

(16:30) The value of community

(23:46) Episode wrap-up

In this episode, Keaton Turner sets the stage with a brief introduction and instructions for listener Q&A, before delving into the day's topic: the importance of focusing on one's strengths and outsourcing the rest. He examines how ego can influence financial decisions related to outsourcing, and discusses its application in both the workplace and personal life. Keaton shares insights on delegation and outsourcing for business owners, using it as a teaching tool and for hiring. He explores the benefits and optimization of outsourcing, recognizing when to even outsource to competitors. The episode also addresses how pride can impact outsourcing decisions and includes listener engagement, while highlighting challenges and opportunities for small businesses.

(0:40) Introduction and Q&A instructions

(6:27) Today's topic: Do what you do best and outsource the rest

(14:54) Ego and financial decisions in outsourcing

(19:11) Outsourcing in the workplace and personal life

(27:00) Delegation and outsourcing for business owners

(30:11) Outsourcing as a teaching tool and for hiring

(31:25) Recognizing when to outsource to competitors

(32:15) Benefits and optimization of outsourcing

(33:47) Impact of pride on outsourcing and listener engagement

(34:34) Challenges and opportunities for small businesses

In this episode, Justin Rohr poses a listener question that sets the stage for a deep dive into Keaton Turner's personal crossroads and decision-making processes. The conversation explores career pathing and financial planning, drawing parallels with military strategies. Keaton discusses the role of AI in career choices and emphasizes the value of diverse experiences. He shares his personal career story, highlighting lessons on perseverance and aligning career goals with personal life aspirations. Strategies to prevent a midlife crisis and track personal growth are discussed, encouraging listeners to embrace their ambitions and live their dreams. The episode concludes with Keaton's final thoughts.

(0:00) Listener question from Justin and episode introduction

(4:06) Keaton's personal crossroads and life decision-making

(10:00) Career pathing, financial planning, and military analogy

(16:56) The role of AI in career choices and the value of diverse experiences

(22:40) Keaton's personal career story and lessons on perseverance

(30:20) Aligning career with personal life goals and avoiding inaction

(34:58) Strategies to prevent a midlife crisis and track personal growth

(37:05) Embracing personal ambitions and living your own dream

(38:04) Episode wrap-up and final thoughts