Per Diem Podcast

In this episode, Keaton Turner expresses gratitude for care packages and discusses the podcast's growth before introducing the concept of the "three legs of the stool." He breaks down the principles of "get work, do work, keep score," highlighting their role in Turner Mining Group's expansion. Keaton delves into the intricacies of managing and delegating various business departments, focusing on addressing bottlenecks and ensuring accountability in small businesses. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a sneak peek into future guest appearances, promising more insights into effective business management strategies.

(0:42) Care package appreciation and podcast growth

(4:16) Introduction of today's topic: Three legs of the stool

(8:14) Breakdown of get work, do work, keep score; Turner Mining Group's growth

(13:00) Managing and delegating business departments

(19:43) Addressing bottlenecks and accountability in small businesses

(30:10) Closing remarks and future guest updates

In this episode, Keaton Turner introduces Dean Graziosi, who shares his journey to success through persistence and overcoming challenges. The discussion touches on the passion for success and common themes among listeners, with a focus on financial struggles and the benefits of facing significant problems in business. Dean talks about the concept of a "success tax" and insights from his All In podcast. The conversation includes running towards challenges and the importance of personal accountability. Buckin' Billy Ray is introduced, contributing to a discussion on the victim mindset and embracing failure. Keaton adds personal anecdotes and extends weekend wishes, wrapping up with thoughts on podcast engagement and closing remarks.

(0:00) Dean Graziosi on the hard way to success and persistence

(2:07) Introduction to the Per Diem Podcast

(3:01) Passion for success and common listener themes

(5:02) The journey of struggle and overcoming big challenges

(10:10) Financial struggles and benefits of big problems in business

(18:04) Dean Graziosi's "success tax" and insights from All In podcast

(26:10) Running towards challenges and personal accountability

(28:15) Introduction of Buckin' Billy Ray and victim mindset discussion

(33:50) Embracing failure and personal accountability for success

(36:03) Keaton Turner's personal anecdotes and weekend wishes

(39:11) Podcast engagement and closing thoughts

In this episode, Keaton Turner responds to listener reviews and shares updates on his personal life, including plans for a per diem retreat and insights into his morning routine. He discusses his office attire and shopping habits before diving into business updates, including Turner Mining Group bids and the challenges of buying and transforming an old business. Keaton reflects on personal growth and the importance of relationships, highlighting the role of affirmations and effective communication. He offers tips for improving communication and appreciation habits in personal relationships. The episode concludes with closing remarks and acknowledgments.

(0:00) Listener review and response

(3:19) Update on Keaton's personal life

(5:23) Per diem retreat plans and morning routine

(8:35) Keaton's office attire and shopping habits

(13:30) Business updates and Turner Mining Group bids

(18:38) Challenges of buying and transforming an old business

(26:43) Personal growth and relationships

(30:06) The role of affirmations and communication in personal relationships

(36:23) Improving communication and appreciation habits

(39:28) Closing remarks and acknowledgments

In this episode, Keaton Turner introduces the podcast themes and shares feedback from listeners, along with an exciting merchandise announcement featuring coffee mugs. He delves into a discussion on leadership and optimism, exploring the role of friction and passion within teamwork. Keaton examines the pitfalls of constant optimism and the importance of authenticity in the digital age. Listener engagement is encouraged, with hints at future topics. The episode wraps up with a personal reflection on maintaining optimism during adversity, offering insights into balancing positivity with realism in challenging times.

(0:00) Introduction and podcast themes

(2:45) Keaton Turner on feedback and merchandise announcement

(7:33) Coffee mug purchase details

(13:25) Leadership and optimism main discussion

(31:17) The role of friction and passion in teamwork

(34:46) Pitfalls of constant optimism and authenticity in the digital age

(38:00) Listener engagement and future topics

(39:32) Personal reflection on optimism during adversity

In this episode, Keaton Turner reflects on daily experiences and discusses the value of retreats in blending business, life, and marriage. He shares gratitude for listener feedback and offers birthday gift ideas. The conversation covers business development, backlog management, and overcoming operational challenges. Keaton highlights the importance of client relationships, learning from mistakes, and customer transparency. He explores categorizing opportunities, balancing relationships, and managing team dynamics. The episode concludes with insights on sales roles, organizational growth, and the podcast's personal significance.

(0:30) Introduction, daily reflection, and per diem retreat interest

(2:45) Listener feedback, appreciation, and episode reflections

(7:33) Diversity and importance of the retreat

(10:23) Business, life, and marriage integration

(14:24) Celebrating birthdays and gift recommendations

(20:45) Business development and backlog management

(23:29) Estimating, operational bottlenecks, and client relationships

(26:22) Learning from past business mistakes

(28:22) Customer transparency and bid management

(32:19) Categorizing and pricing customer opportunities

(37:31) Customer relationship balance and team friction

(43:52) Sales role and organizational growth focus

(46:43) Core business areas and team vision alignment

(50:27) Personal update and podcast significance

In this episode, Keaton Turner begins with personal updates before diving into insights on starting an excavation business. He highlights the power of branding and debates the merits of renting versus owning equipment. Keaton discusses niche businesses, succession planning, and the advantages of acquiring established businesses. He addresses common misconceptions and realities of business start-ups, offering strategies for taking over existing businesses. Keaton emphasizes the importance of written agreements in business transitions and shares career advice for aspiring business owners. The episode wraps up with a conclusion and acknowledgments.

(0:41) Keaton Turner: Intro and Personal Updates

(4:29) Keaton Turner: Starting an Excavation Business Insights

(9:15) Keaton Turner: The Power of Branding in Business

(13:04) Keaton Turner: Debate on Renting vs. Owning Equipment

(18:30) Keaton Turner: Niche Businesses and Succession

(23:27) Keaton Turner: Advantages of Acquiring Established Businesses

(28:36) Misconceptions and Realities of Business Start-Ups

(31:32) Strategies for Taking Over Existing Businesses

(34:42) Importance of Written Agreements in Business Transitions

(35:23) Career Advice for Aspiring Business Owners

(36:19) Conclusion and Acknowledgments

In this episode, Keaton Turner begins with an apology and explanation for the recent pause in the podcast, prompted by his mom's health crisis and its profound impact on his life. He shares the experience of her brain surgery, including a critique of hospital care, and reflects on how these events have influenced his podcast plans and personal outlook. Keaton discusses the challenge of managing business amidst personal upheavals, while also celebrating personal victories and expressing gratitude for listener support. He offers life advice from a brain surgeon and outlines the podcast's future, closing with heartfelt appreciation for the audience.

(0:33) Apology and explanation for podcast pause

(2:18) Mom's health crisis and the impact on life

(6:11) Brain surgery experience and hospital critique

(8:44) Podcast plans and personal reflections

(14:22) Handling business during personal challenges

(15:33) Celebrating personal victories and listener support

(21:17) Life advice from a brain surgeon

(25:06) The podcast's future and ongoing gratitude

(29:12) Closing thoughts and appreciation

In this episode, Keaton Turner kicks off with a song background and Gavin Adcock's story, before delving into weather updates, golf plans, and news about a competitor CEO. Keaton shares insights on losing job bids and leadership changes, alongside personal updates, summer plans, and a retreat idea. He discusses vision and impact, using Morning Bail for song analysis, and draws golf analogies for decision-making and recovery. Lessons from Tiger Woods highlight avoiding mistakes and recognizing life's double bogeys. Keaton reflects on business failures and costly mistakes, drawing inspiration from country songs and their life parallels. The episode concludes with listener engagement, feedback, and closing thoughts.

(0:00) Intro, song background, and Gavin Adcock's story

(3:31) Weather, golf plans, and competitor CEO news

(5:08) Losing out on job bids and leadership changes

(8:48) Personal updates, summer plans, and retreat idea

(13:40) Vision, impact, and Morning Bail song analysis

(17:09) Golf analogies for decision-making and recovery

(30:24) Lessons from Tiger Woods and avoiding mistakes

(32:39) Bad hires and their impact on the organization

(34:47) Recognizing and addressing life's double bogeys

(36:13) Business failures, costly mistakes, and life lessons

(40:14) Country song inspiration and life parallels

(41:20) Listener engagement, feedback, and closing thoughts

In this episode, Keaton Turner explores Nick Saban's philosophy on building high-functioning teams, balancing personal and company growth, and strategies for when growth is imbalanced. He discusses the impact of mediocrity on high achievers, the importance of timing in employee transitions, and the role of KPIs and dashboards. Keaton also emphasizes trusting gut feelings in leadership, effective communication, and accountability. The episode concludes with a listener hotline, industry updates, and a message from sponsor Five Forty Build.

(0:00) Nick Saban's philosophy and Keaton's reflections

(3:52) Building and managing high-functioning teams

(10:09) Personal vs. Company growth

(14:19) Options when growth is imbalanced

(20:33) The effect of mediocrity on achievers

(27:52) Business growth and team dynamics

(32:21) Timing of employee transitions

(34:26) Assessing performance with KPIs and dashboards

(38:23) Trusting gut feelings in leadership

(41:42) Enhancing communication and accountability

(45:46) Comparing high achievers to mediocre performers

(48:17) Managing growth disparities

(49:54) Listener hotline and industry updates

(50:39) Sponsor: Five Forty Build

In this episode, Keaton Turner explores leadership and success, starting with an overview of the Steele 500i saw and building a machine for success. He defines the "tree of success," linking it to freedom, and shares insights from his morning routine and managing unexpected events. The discussion covers the operator's role and their experience's importance. Keaton examines leadership development, comparing natural versus nurtured abilities, and balancing investment in people with accountability. He highlights mindset's impact on leadership and considers hiring a mindset coach. The episode wraps up with reflections and future goals, emphasizing a long-term business perspective.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction to the episode

(1:00) Overview of the Steele 500i saw and building the machine

(3:10) Defining the tree of success and its freedom

(5:06) Morning routine and managing unexpected events

(6:50) Confidence in team and the operator's role

(11:47) The crucial role of the operator's experience

(17:17) Leadership, mindset, and the journey to improvement

(22:32) Networking, learning, and taking action in leadership

(27:15) Opportunities and challenges in leadership development

(30:00) Comparing natural and nurtured leadership abilities

(31:01) Balancing investment in people and accountability

(33:28) The influence of mindset on leadership quality

(38:20) Handling setbacks and learning from others

(41:39) The importance of mindset in achieving long-term success

(49:39) Consideration of hiring a mindset coach

(50:02) Series reflection and setting future goals

(52:08) Embracing a long-term perspective in business success

(52:51) Conclusion and anticipation for future episodes