Per Diem Podcast

In this episode, Keaton Turner opens up with emotional reflections and talks about coping with family health issues and challenging days. He delves into the intersection of family and business challenges, sharing how listener engagement helps in finding small wins. Keaton discusses strategies for accomplishment and coping, addressing hiring challenges and management strategies with honesty and competition in workforce management. The episode includes a reflection on technical difficulties experienced during the recording. Keaton concludes with appreciation for listeners and shares his closing thoughts.

(0:36) Introduction and emotional reflections

(3:11) Coping with family health issues and bad days

(5:27) Family and business challenges

(7:48) Listener engagement and finding small wins

(13:33) Strategies for accomplishment and coping

(17:13) Hiring challenges and management strategies

(24:07) Honesty and competition in workforce management

(29:21) Episode reflection and technical difficulties

(30:18) Listener appreciation and closing thoughts

In this episode, Keaton Turner explores handling employee issues, business challenges, and the growing pains of talent attraction. He shares insights on delegation, scaling, and balancing employee autonomy with owner expectations. Keaton discusses overcoming mental hurdles, the dynamics of multiple business owners, and the importance of tactical problem-solving and project management. The conversation covers networking, self-awareness, effective hiring, and adapting to new bottlenecks. Keaton emphasizes investing in top talent for expansion. The episode includes listener interaction, podcast merchandise, and concludes with gratitude.

(0:00) Handling employee issues and business struggles

(1:23) Growing pains and talent attraction

(3:43) Keaton's insights on delegation and scaling

(6:17) Reflections on leadership and business challenges

(9:31) Employee autonomy vs. owner expectations

(12:04) Overcoming mental hurdles in business scaling

(14:05) The dynamic of multiple business owners

(21:26) Complexity and alignment of business scaling

(26:22) Tactical problem-solving in business operations

(31:25) Project management and high demand for leaders

(39:17) Networking and self-awareness in business growth

(46:30) Effective hiring and adapting to new bottlenecks

(51:15) Investing in top talent and business expansion

(53:23) Listener interaction and podcast merchandise

(56:01) Episode wrap-up and thanks

In this episode, Keaton Turner is joined by Tucker Collins for an engaging conversation. They kick off by celebrating personal achievements and successes before Keaton shares his appreciation for GMC Denalis and the creativity of AI-generated stories. The discussion moves to listener engagement, with updates on personal matters adding a touch of authenticity. Keaton talks about family movie nights and a humorous misunderstanding with a new hire. A book recommendation leads to reflections on the sentimental value of watches. The episode wraps up with a conclusion that encourages listeners to enjoy and appreciate their valuables.

(0:00) Introduction with Tucker Collins and Keaton's Comments

(3:20) Celebrating Successes and Personal Achievements

(7:01) Keaton's Appreciation for GMC Denalis and AI-Generated Stories

(10:33) Listener Engagement and Update on Personal Matters

(17:13) Family Movie Night and New Hire Misunderstandings

(26:55) Book Recommendation and Sentimental Value of Watches

(29:00) Conclusion and Encouragement to Enjoy Valuables

In this episode, Keaton Turner and Jay Baer discuss the crucial role of speed in customer satisfaction and business operations. They share personal experiences, highlighting the benefits of a thirty-day challenge and the impact of speed on vendor performance and team dynamics. Keaton considers podcast sponsorships while balancing speed with risk management and quality. Using a golf analogy, he emphasizes speed's value in business and relationships. Jay offers insights on speed's importance, and Keaton shares a personal story on speed versus quality. The episode ends with a listener questions segment announcement and a call to action.

(0:00) The importance and competitive advantage of speed in customer satisfaction

(1:44) Introduction to Jay Baer and Keaton Turner's connection

(3:39) Reflections on unexpected setbacks and personal business experiences

(5:31) The benefits of the chase that man thirty-day challenge

(10:56) Considering sponsorships for the Per Diem Podcast

(13:46) The critical role of speed in business operations and vendor performance

(20:05) Balancing speed with risk management and process

(25:33) Speed's impact on employees and team performance

(30:01) Golf analogy: the value of speed in business and personal relationships

(33:02) Jay Baer's insights on speed in business

(35:34) Balancing speed and quality in business operations and employee dynamics

(46:21) Personal story on speed vs. quality and customer preferences

(50:18) Announcement about listener questions segment and engagement call to action

In this episode, Keaton Turner reacts to Wade Gaines' shirtless video, sharing laughs before delving into a serious near-death experience that underscores the importance of safety. A customer interaction highlights the podcast's role in promoting transparency. Keaton introduces a 30-day social media challenge, emphasizing the value of networking and Daniel Kelly's influence in business. He discusses the importance of starting to build networks early, sharing a personal story about its role during a family health crisis. Keaton explores how college and work contribute to network building and offers tips for utilizing networks for growth, including optimizing LinkedIn profiles. The episode wraps up with closing thoughts on effective networking.

(0:00) Wade Gaines' shirtless video and Keaton's reaction

(3:38) Keaton's near-death experience and safety message

(7:45) Customer interaction and the podcast's impact on transparency

(11:17) The 30-day social media challenge and network value

(20:53) Daniel Kelly’s influence and networking in business

(33:23) The significance of starting to build your network early

(34:43) Personal story: Network's role in a family health crisis

(41:17) How college and work contribute to network building

(45:15) Utilizing networks for personal and business growth

(48:38) Tips for optimizing your LinkedIn profile and networking online

(50:40) Closing thoughts on networking

In this episode, Keaton Turner addresses a listener's question, setting the stage for a discussion on personal dynamics and the snowball effect they can have. He explores embracing differences in relationships and shares personal stories that highlight the balance required to maintain harmony. The conversation delves into relationship compatibility and acceptance, emphasizing the importance of valuing different roles within a partnership. Keaton discusses the impact of expectations, both within relationships and self-driven, and the significance of leading by example. The episode concludes with a wrap-up and a note of thanks, offering listeners insights into fostering healthier relationships.

(0:00) Listener question and introduction

(2:30) The snowball effect in personal dynamics

(6:40) Embracing differences in relationships

(10:28) Personal stories on relationship balance

(17:53) Relationship compatibility and acceptance

(21:04) Valuing different roles within a partnership

(28:40) Expectations in relationships

(31:02) Self-driven expectations and leading by example

(32:09) Episode wrap-up and thanks

In this episode, Keaton Turner begins by sharing his reaction to music before welcoming listeners with an engaging employee story. He discusses the company's gear policy and highlights the importance of supportive partners and tributes. Keaton offers advice on choosing the right partner and delves into the dynamics of balancing travel responsibilities with family life. The episode wraps up with a heartfelt note on apologizing to one's spouse and closing remarks, providing listeners with a reflective and personal journey through Keaton's experiences.

(0:00) Opening and Keaton's reaction to music

(1:46) Welcome and employee story

(3:08) Company gear policy

(5:13) Supportive partners and tributes

(11:00) Choosing the right partner advice

(19:19) Travel responsibilities and family dynamics

(27:14) Apologizing to spouse and closing remarks

In this episode, Keaton Turner kicks off with listener voicemails and discusses handling criticism. He shares his recent success in golf and provides updates on the Mined in America project, touching on its legal challenges. Keaton highlights the importance of domestic mining and explores advocacy and opportunities within the industry. He talks about maximizing summer opportunities and reflects on his personal challenges. The therapeutic effects of music are discussed, followed by listener interactions and inspiring stories. The episode concludes with encouragement and positive closing notes, leaving listeners with a sense of motivation and optimism.

(0:00) Listener voicemail and handling criticism

(5:54) Keaton Turner: Winning at golf and Mind in America project

(7:25) Legal challenges with Mind in America

(9:34) The importance of domestic mining

(14:56) Advocacy and opportunities in mining

(16:59) Maximizing summer opportunities

(17:52) Progress on personal challenges

(20:13) The therapeutic effects of music

(30:39) Listener interactions and inspiring stories

(32:35) Encouragement and positive closing notes

In this episode, Keaton Turner reflects on a podcast milestone and recaps the first day of a new challenge involving late-night workouts and gratitude. He shares insights from a double date night and discusses personal health goals. The conversation shifts to tackling people problems in business, emphasizing the importance of talent and experience for growth. Keaton shares learning moments from business meetings and values resilience in team members. He highlights the impact of hiring top talent and discusses the role of a CFO in managing talent costs. Keaton mentions Dudley's contributions as an equipment operator trainer and offers advice on winning the talent game. The episode wraps with the concept of wine walks as a marriage hack.

(0:28) Welcome and Podcast Milestone Reflection

(2:23) Day One Challenge Recap: Late Night Workout & Gratitude

(5:18) Double Date Night and Personal Health Goals

(6:29) Tackling People Problems in Business

(11:21) Talent and Experience in Business Growth

(14:32) Learning and Encouragement in Business Meetings

(16:37) Valuing Resilience and Experience in Team Members

(24:15) The Importance and Impact of Hiring Top Talent

(26:30) Sponsor: Ten Mile Marketing

(27:06) The Role of a CFO and Talent Costs

(29:24) Dudley's Impact as an Equipment Operator Trainer

(31:00) Identifying and Adding Top Talent to Your Team

(35:02) Focusing on Winning the Talent Game and Company Advice

(38:12) Wine Walks as a Marriage Hack

In this episode, Keaton Turner opens with updates before diving into the challenges and misconceptions surrounding business growth. He shares struggles and encouragement from his experiences at Turner Mining Group, focusing on handling underperforming team members and cultivating a team of self-starters. Keaton emphasizes the importance of maintaining high hiring standards and building a strong company culture. He discusses learning from negative experiences and fostering humility, while also managing and recognizing high achievers. The conversation touches on fair compensation and balancing effort in the workplace. Keaton concludes with closing thoughts and interactions with listeners.

(0:00) Introduction and updates

(3:04) Business growth challenges and misconceptions

(4:51) Struggles and encouragement at Turner Mining Group

(10:06) Handling underperforming team members

(17:35) Cultivating a team of self-starters

(24:13) Maintaining high hiring standards and building culture

(29:14) Learning from negative experiences and fostering humility

(34:40) Managing and recognizing high achievers

(37:12) Fair compensation and balancing effort in the workplace

(42:27) Closing thoughts and listener interactions