Per Diem Podcast

In this episode, Keaton Turner kicks off with a family update before expressing gratitude for the feedback on his personal development dashboard. He highlights the importance of action, sharing insights from a leadership course. Keaton provides an overview of his personal fulfillment dashboard, emphasizing the need for consistency and measurable goals using the OGSM methodology. The discussion covers vision, values, and strategies for goal application, with a focus on leadership team involvement and employee retention. Keaton also touches on effective time management and productivity tools, addresses a language issue, gives a shoutout to Michael Botts, and ends with a request for reviews and thoughts on dealing with haters.

(0:37) Introduction and family update

(1:25) Gratitude and responses for personal development dashboard

(3:02) Importance of action and leadership course insights

(5:30) Personal fulfillment dashboard overview and consistency

(8:30) Sounding board and setting measurable goals

(12:21) Dashboard's structure and OGSM methodology

(15:01) Vision, values, and goal breakdown

(23:28) Strategies for goal application and measuring progress

(28:17) Leadership team involvement and employee retention strategies

(32:05) Effective time management and productivity tool feedback

(33:42) Addressing language issue and shoutout to Michael Botts

(35:23) Request for reviews and dealing with haters

In this episode, Keaton Turner delves into the challenges faced by Turner Mining Group, including legal and public relations issues. He reflects on the significance of driving the F-550 truck and the impact of hiring women on company culture. Keaton discusses strategies for handling online hate, vandalism, and the importance of transparency in business. The episode covers a quarry swimming incident, media coverage, and managing personal reputation. Keaton shares insights on addressing negative PR, miscommunication, and internal company issues, along with managing social media comments and employee reviews. The episode concludes with personal reflections, listener engagement, and closing encouragement.

(0:00) Intro music and opening lines

(0:23) Turner Mining Group legal and PR challenges

(3:10) Driving the F-550 truck and its significance

(5:39) Hiring women in the mining industry and company culture

(8:12) Handling public relations, online hate, and vandalism

(10:52) The role of transparency and learning in business

(13:19) Quarry swimming incident and repercussions

(21:02) Media coverage and personal reputation management

(28:23) Strategies for addressing negative public relations

(33:24) Miscommunication and internal company issues

(35:18) Managing negative comments and employee reviews on social media

(40:12) Navigating lawsuits and legal obstacles

(43:39) Personal reflections and listener engagement

(45:02) Closing remarks and encouragement

In this episode, Keaton Turner reflects on the significance of a mother's happiness, sharing insights and personal experiences related to Mother's Day. He discusses the crucial role men play in supporting their wives and reducing anxiety, delving into the impact of social media on Mother's Day celebrations. Keaton offers suggestions for meaningful actions that can bring joy to a spouse, emphasizing the importance of balancing work and family life to enhance partner happiness. The episode wraps up with closing thoughts and encourages listener engagement through a call to action.

(0:00) The importance of a mother's happiness and Mother's Day reflections

(5:11) The role of men in supporting their wives and reducing anxiety

(7:33) The impact of social media on Mother's Day and personal experiences

(12:48) Meaningful actions to bring joy to a spouse

(15:03) Balancing work and family life and improving partner happiness

(21:18) Closing thoughts and listener call to action

In this episode, Keaton Turner welcomes listeners with a glimpse into his daily life, focusing on family dynamics and a text from Jeffrey Turner. He discusses the critical process of choosing business and life partners, exploring perspectives on family loans and the nuances of business partnerships. Emphasizing the importance of relationships, Keaton delves into the role partners play in business growth and accountability. The discussion covers trust, feedback, and communication, offering strategies for managing team friction and balancing family and work dynamics. The episode concludes with listener engagement, personal development insights, and Wade Gaines sharing his experiences.

(0:42) Welcome and introduction to daily life

(1:08) Weekend family dynamics and text from Jeffrey Turner

(2:33) Choosing business and life partners

(4:00) Perspectives on family loans and business partnerships

(7:53) The significance of relationships in business and life

(9:57) The role of partners in business growth and accountability

(17:08) Trust, feedback, and relationship dynamics in business

(24:02) Accountability and communication in professional settings

(27:08) Managing friction within teams and personal relationships

(30:01) Family-work balance and relationship building

(32:55) Listener engagement and personal development insights

(34:13) Wade Gaines' listener experience and episode wrap-up

In this episode, Keaton Turner shares insights on industry collaboration, social media's impact on business, and lessons from past mistakes. He discusses the balance of luck and skill, highlights prioritizing people in business, and attracting top talent while maintaining company culture. Keaton explores surprises in expansion, leadership responsibilities, and the importance of authenticity in marketing. The discussion contrasts authenticity with consistency and explores competing with industry giants. He also provides advice on managing finances, acquiring projects, and understanding contracts, concluding with reflections and encouragement for online engagement.

(0:41) Introduction and welcome

(1:16) Industry collaboration and early career insights

(4:10) Social media impact on business

(6:31) Learning from business mistakes

(8:08) Role of luck and skill

(11:39) Prioritizing people in business investments

(14:22) Strategies for attracting top talent

(17:18) Preserving company culture during growth

(21:28) Navigating the surprises of expanding a business

(27:08) Leadership duty and obligation

(31:35) Q&A: Building early relationships and marketing authenticity

(35:31) Marketing: Authenticity vs. Consistency

(39:28) Competing with industry giants

(44:47) Managing personal and business finances

(50:15) Insider look at business ownership

(52:18) Effective project acquisition strategies

(55:03) Understanding contract types

(57:21) Keaton's closing thoughts

(58:08) Following Keaton online

(59:12) Final words of encouragement

In this episode, Keaton Turner kicks off with feedback from Jared Kuepfer, followed by the launch of the Per Diem hotline. He shares insights into his packed schedule and the Dirt Crew, emphasizing the importance of community memberships and self-investment. A shoutout to Luke Eller and the Turner Mining live podcast precedes a deep dive into business growth challenges and expansion strategies. Keaton discusses aligning values with customers, the pitfalls of rapid growth, and the complexities of profitable scaling. He navigates topics like managing cash flow, geographic expansion, and leadership communication, wrapping up with reflections on scaling's challenges and benefits, encouraging listener engagement.

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(0:00) Introduction and feedback from Jared Kufner

(2:03) Launch of the Per Diem hotline

(4:09) Keaton's busy schedule and Dirt Crew insights

(6:26) The value of community memberships and self-investment

(11:33) Shoutout to Luke Eller and Turner Mining live podcast

(13:16) Business growth: challenges and reasons for expansion

(21:15) Strategies for effective and sustainable business growth

(29:59) Aligning values with customers and pitfalls of rapid growth

(31:08) Profitable growth and the challenges of scaling

(33:08) Managing cash flow and risks during expansion

(34:33) Efficiency and readiness for business growth

(36:33) Geographic expansion and adapting to new environments

(39:01) Leadership and communication in scaling a business

(41:05) Reflecting on the challenges and benefits of scaling

(42:10) Final thoughts and listener engagement

In this episode, Keaton Turner opens with thoughts on combining podcast challenges with listener interactions. He delves into hiring practices and their implications for business, sharing personal anecdotes alongside a guest appearance. The discussion highlights the crucial role of feedback in both business and personal growth, exploring team dynamics through the lens of the Enneagram test. Keaton emphasizes the importance of trust building and feedback in various relationships. He wraps up with closing thoughts, encouraging listener input to foster a more interactive dialogue.

(0:00) Opening thoughts and introduction

(2:02) Combining podcast challenges and listener interactions

(3:46) Hiring practices and business implications

(12:07) Personal anecdotes and guest appearance

(18:52) The role of feedback in business and personal growth

(27:31) Deep dive into team dynamics and the Enneagram test

(34:44) Trust building and the value of feedback in various relationships

(36:11) Closing thoughts and seeking listener input

In this episode, Keaton Turner addresses a guest no-show, leading to engaging listener interactions. He reflects on the Carmoose project, introduces video podcasting, and announces the Per Diem hotline. Keaton discusses the importance of focus, saying no, and transitioning effectively in business. He explores customer targeting and refining service strategies, comparing the benefits of being a specialist versus a generalist. Keaton emphasizes periodic strategic reviews and shares personal insights on applying business principles, concluding with thoughts on intentionality in both business and life.

(0:37) Introduction, guest no-show, and listener interactions

(4:29) Reflecting on the Carmoose project and introducing video podcasting

(7:53) Launching the Per Diem hotline

(10:17) Discussing business niches, focus, and the importance of saying no

(23:13) Successful business pivots and transitioning strategies

(30:04) The critical role of clear strategies and plans in business

(32:58) Targeting customers and refining service strategies

(36:36) The specialist vs. generalist debate in business

(39:23) Periodic strategic reviews and personal application of business principles

(41:34) Wrapping up with intentionality in business and life

In this episode, Keaton Turner delves into the pitfalls of pride, initiating a conversation with a new business owner about the challenges of remote communication. Reflecting on personal pride, he emphasizes the importance of embracing new opportunities. The discussion navigates the risks and critical decisions involved in starting a business, highlighting the deceptive comfort of revenue and the necessity for detail-oriented strategies. Keaton underscores the role of credit and the value of seeking advice, stressing the power of mentorship and the importance of building an advisory team. He wraps up with thoughts on seeking advice and moving forward.

(0:00) Welcome and the pitfalls of pride

(1:10) Conversation with a new business owner and the challenges of remote communication

(4:04) Personal pride and embracing new opportunities

(7:06) The risks and critical decisions in starting a new business

(11:01) Detail-oriented strategies and revenue's deceptive comfort

(15:16) The role of credit and the value of advice in business

(19:03) The power of mentorship and building an advisory team

(24:50) Closing remarks on seeking advice and moving forward

In this episode, Keaton Turner delves into the significance of project startup and planning, sharing insights from his journey in project management. He reflects on Josh Wisenant's preconstruction advice and discusses scaling a business through strategic planning, highlighting Garrett Excavating's contributions to project success. Keaton offers budgeting tips and emphasizes meticulous planning, intertwined with personal anecdotes and life lessons. The conversation shifts to mental health observations among college students and the impact of social media on self-worth. Keaton explores the contrast between materialism and true happiness, concluding with thoughts on engaging with listeners.

(0:00) Introduction and early musings

(5:24) The significance of project startup and planning

(8:10) Reflecting on Josh Wisenant's preconstruction advice

(17:07) Keaton's evolution in project management

(24:43) Scaling a business through strategic planning

(28:07) Acknowledging Garrett Excavating's role in project success

(30:13) Budgeting and meticulous planning approaches

(31:58) Personal anecdotes and life lessons

(34:05) Observations on mental health in college students

(38:52) The impact of social media on self-worth

(42:06) Discussion on materialism and true happiness

(44:38) Concluding thoughts and listener engagement