Per Diem Podcast

In this episode, Keaton Turner explores the concept of building a machine for freedom. He recaps the "Build Your Machine" series, focusing on constructing the engine of your business and maintaining momentum. Keaton emphasizes the importance of feedback loops in business adaptation and balancing criticism with positive reinforcement. He discusses fostering honest feedback, the significance of business reviews, and customer feedback. Keaton also proposes a per diem retreat idea, reflects on past mistakes, and shares strategies for future success. The episode concludes with gratitude and closing thoughts.

(0:41) Welcome and background noise

(1:25) Building the machine for freedom

(2:06) Reading listener reviews

(5:04) Recap of Build Your Machine series

(6:39) Overcoming everyday challenges

(8:18) Building the engine of your business

(10:13) Maintaining momentum with fuel and maintenance

(11:08) Utilizing sensors and feedback loops

(28:17) The critical role of feedback

(31:41) Leveraging feedback for adaptation and action

(34:54) Evaluating communication and progress

(36:18) Balancing criticism with positive reinforcement

(40:08) Fostering an environment for honest feedback

(42:24) Importance of business reviews and customer feedback

(43:44) Idea for a per diem retreat

(46:10) Learning from past mistakes

(48:25) Strategies for future success

(49:40) Gratitude and closing thoughts

In this episode, Keaton Turner opens with listener interactions and introduces the sponsor, Tobacco Tactical cigar club. He discusses managing anxiety in business and proposes a listener meetup idea. Adjustments to the "Build Your Machine" series are explored, focusing on business essentials like maintenance and fuel. Keaton highlights the power of positive influences and the importance of eliminating negativity for improvement. He shares insights on adapting to positive changes and sustaining high-performance habits, including thoughts on the 75 Hard program. The episode delves into personal and business maintenance, team optimization strategies, and emphasizes rest, recovery, and education as personal fuel. Keaton wraps up with closing appreciation.

(0:00) Introduction and Listener Interaction

(4:21) Sponsor: Tobacco Tactical cigar club

(7:09) Managing Anxiety in Business

(11:12) Listener Meetup Idea

(13:44) Build Your Machine Series Adjustments

(14:16) Business Essentials: Maintenance and Fuel

(21:00) Power of Positive Influences

(28:16) Eliminating Negativity for Improvement

(30:12) Adapting to Positive Changes

(33:05) Sustaining High-Performance Habits

(35:57) The 75 Hard Program Insights

(41:31) Personal and Business Maintenance

(45:07) Team Optimization Strategies

(51:11) Personal Fuel: Rest, Recovery, and Education

(54:05) Closing Appreciation

In this episode, Keaton Turner delves into momentum and throttle control in part three of the series. He shares thoughts on Edgar's shirtless video and the series' impact. A shout-out to Justin Holmberg sparks a discussion on Crocs, before Keaton preps for date night and recaps the series. Throttle control is explored, highlighting its importance in life and differentiating deliberate action from randomness. Keaton emphasizes seeking expertise for genuine results and balancing quality with speed in branding. A CEO's case study illustrates personal throttle control struggles. The episode wraps up with tips for maintaining throttle control effectively.

(0:41) Introduction to part three: momentum and throttle control

(1:12) Feedback on Edgar's shirtless video and impact of multi-part series

(3:07) Shout out to Justin Holmberg and Crocs discussion

(4:58) Date night preparation and series recap

(7:29) Throttle control: its importance and application

(12:10) Deliberate action vs. random activity

(17:15) Throttle control across life's aspects

(25:10) Seeking expertise for legitimate results

(27:30) Quality vs. speed in branding and business stages

(31:43) Case study: CEO's approach to change and personal struggle

(34:40) Throttle control during date night and in organizations

(37:36) Cooling off tips and final thoughts on sustainable throttle control

In this episode, Keaton Turner kicks off with a humorous recount of Edgar's shirtless video, then dives into his morning routine and the concept of per diem. Listener interactions from the per diem hotline are shared before Keaton explores "Building the Machine" part two, emphasizing systems and processes in business success. Shelby's organizational skills contrast with Keaton's planning resistance, while Tucker Jensen discusses SOP for incident investigation. The episode highlights uniform processes' importance, ERP system complexities, and their impact on marriage. A case study examines a business lacking systems, underscoring the necessity of building systems for personal and professional life, with a preview of upcoming content.

(0:00) Introduction and Edgar's shirtless video

(1:53) Keaton's morning routine and per diem discussions

(6:57) Messages from the per diem hotline and listener interactions

(11:06) "Building the Machine" part two overview

(14:06) The role of systems and processes in business success

(19:47) Shelby's organizational skills and Keaton's resistance to planning

(25:38) Tucker Jensen and SOP for incident investigation

(30:22) The significance of uniform processes and personal routines

(35:56) The complexities of implementing an ERP system

(37:40) Systems, processes, and their impact on marriage

(40:00) Case study of a business without proper systems

(44:30) Builders vs. doers and the necessity of system building

(51:00) Personal life planning and upcoming content preview

In this episode, Keaton Turner welcomes listeners and discusses the day's drive in a Ford Bronco, touching on the fluoride controversy. He hints at an upcoming project and a limited edition item, emphasizing listener support. The discussion moves to "building the machine," using a chainsaw vs. axe analogy for efficiency, and highlights the importance of sales and marketing. Keaton shares insights on upselling, self-marketing, and the significance of reading for self-development. He offers practical personal marketing tips, underscoring sales and marketing as keys to success, and invites listener interaction.

(0:41) Welcome and Introduction

(1:04) Driving the Ford Bronco and Fluoride Controversy

(2:13) Upcoming Project and Listener Support

(4:52) Teaser: Limited Edition Item

(6:34) Building the Machine Concept and Chainsaw vs Axe Analogy

(10:16) The Importance of Sales and Marketing

(21:22) Upselling and Self-Marketing Reflections

(32:29) Reading, Self-Development, and the Binary Nature of Sales

(37:38) Authenticity and Practical Tips for Personal Marketing

(42:47) The Foundation of Success: Sales and Marketing Mastery

(44:22) Closing Thoughts and Listener Interaction

In this episode, Dr. Neil Frank shares his evolving value system, while Keaton Turner offers insights into his own life journey. They discuss Keaton's childhood, college influences, and views on sin and the cross. The conversation explores Joe Rogan's changing faith perspectives and the intersection of science and religion, leading to Keaton's baptism. They also discuss Chris Moore's faith post on LinkedIn and Keaton and Shelby's shared spiritual path. The episode addresses human imperfections in the church, finding peace in faith, and concludes with a call for listener engagement.

(0:00) Dr. Neil Frank's personal story and value system change

(2:35) Keaton Turner on the episode's importance and sharing life secrets

(6:26) Introduction and purpose of the episode

(7:28) Keaton Turner's childhood and teenage years

(12:32) College influences and learning about sin

(24:48) The significance of the cross and Joe Rogan's evolving faith views

(32:47) Science versus religion and Keaton Turner's reaction

(33:54) Keaton Turner's faith journey and baptism

(41:19) Chris Moore's LinkedIn faith post

(45:02) Keaton Turner and Shelby's shared spiritual journey

(48:32) Addressing human imperfections in the church

(51:00) Finding peace in faith

(55:21) Listener engagement and call to action

In this episode, Justin Holmberg begins with a heartfelt Memorial Day message and shares insights. Keaton Turner reflects on the realities of business ownership and the common phenomenon of Sunday scaries, incorporating poll results and personal experiences. He discusses strategies for controlling one's calendar to manage anxiety effectively. The conversation turns to business building, weighing the machine approach against brute force, and the critical role of delegation in planning for future freedom. Keaton offers insights into understanding and addressing the Sunday Scaries. The episode wraps up with a preview of future topics and closing remarks.

(0:00) Justin Holmberg's Memorial Day message and workout

(2:57) Welcome back and reflections on business ownership

(4:27) Sunday scaries: poll results and personal experiences

(15:23) Controlling your calendar and managing anxiety

(24:02) Building a business: machine vs. brute force

(33:22) Planning for future freedom and the importance of delegation

(39:35) Understanding and treating the Sunday Scaries

(43:57) Preview of future episodes and closing remarks

In this episode, Keaton Turner explores the profound impact of social media on Turner Mining Group and its role in building momentum. Reflecting on Memorial Day, he discusses how social media has transformed employee recruitment and shares tips for documenting daily work activities. Keaton emphasizes the importance of consistency in content creation and how harnessing personal branding can drive momentum. The episode also delves into evening routines that support personal development. Keaton concludes with a heartfelt Memorial Day tribute and his closing remarks, highlighting the significance of remembering those who have served.

(0:00) The biggest benefit of social media presence and Memorial Day reflections

(3:54) Social media's impact on Turner Mining Group and momentum building

(7:27) Social media's influence on employee recruitment

(10:42) Tips for documenting your workday

(17:57) The importance of consistency in content creation

(24:51) Harnessing personal branding for momentum

(32:12) Evening routines for personal development

(32:46) Memorial Day tribute and closing remarks

In this episode, Keaton Turner shares his candid reflections on the tipping culture, particularly in the context of takeout and coffee shop experiences. He draws insights from a recent small-town baseball game and debates the norms surrounding tipping for takeout services. Keaton discusses how the pandemic has influenced tipping behaviors in various industries, sharing personal encounters that highlight these shifts. He emphasizes the importance of questioning daily habits and decision-making processes, encouraging listeners to reflect on societal norms. The episode wraps up with Keaton's final thoughts on the tipping culture and its implications.

(0:44) Rant and Reflections on Tipping Culture and Takeout Experiences

(1:33) Small-Town Baseball Game Insights

(2:27) Debating Tipping for Takeout and Service Norms

(7:33) Coffee Shop Experiences and Tipping During COVID

(11:27) Tipping Across Industries and Personal Encounters

(19:06) The Value of Questioning Daily Habits and Decision-Making

(27:19) Final Thoughts on Tipping and Societal Norms

In this special edition episode, Keaton and Shelby Turner share a candid glimpse into their relationship during a date night. They discuss the importance of carving out time for each other amidst busy schedules and reflect on their life updates and performance scorecards. Shelby's thoughtful gift-giving is highlighted, along with the intentionality required to maintain a strong relationship. The couple offers tips for managing distance, overcoming marital stale spots, and finding fulfillment through faith. They delve into relationship growth, therapy, and prayer, sharing insights on a thriving marriage. The episode concludes with hopes for the future, facing family challenges, and choosing the right partner.

(0:40) Welcome and special edition introduction

(0:54) Date night with Shelby Turner

(1:54) Life update and performance scorecard

(3:47) The significance of date nights in busy lives

(5:23) Shelby's gift-giving and its background

(8:56) Intentionality in relationships

(10:26) Tips for couples dealing with distance

(13:37) Overlooking the small things

(17:02) Overcoming marriage stale spots

(21:08) Seeking fulfillment and faith's role

(27:20) Relationship growth and adaptation

(28:27) Therapy and prayer in marriage

(29:22) Parking adventures and car mishaps

(32:28) Insights on a thriving marriage

(34:01) Hopes and prayers for the future

(35:35) Facing family challenges together

(36:22) Choosing the right life partner

(38:52) Closing thoughts and expressions of thanks