In this episode, Keaton Turner remembers Aaron Contreras and shares a segment from the vault. He discusses managing teams, decision-making, and handling incompetence. Keaton recounts a child's perspective on learning from mistakes and a mishap involving fluids. He explores the concept of beige flags, attracting talent in the mining industry, and the benefits of letting go. The episode also examines HR's role in termination decisions, the consequences of ignoring warning signs, and trusting leadership instincts. Keaton reflects on leadership's duty to preempt issues and team dynamics.

(0:00) Remembering Aaron Contreras

(1:13) Introduction from the vault

(2:38) Managing teams and decision-making challenges

(7:13) Identifying team member competence

(11:15) Handling incompetence and unexpected choices

(17:07) Learning from mistakes: A child's perspective

(20:41) Diesel exhaust fluid and hydraulic oil mishap

(27:30) The concept and impact of beige flags

(33:07) Attracting talent in the mining industry

(36:04) The effectiveness of letting go

(38:33) Recognizing and acting on mistakes

(40:28) HR's role in termination decisions

(42:27) The repercussions of overlooking warning signs

(44:37) Trusting leadership instincts

(47:18) Leadership's duty to preempt issues

(49:52) Reflecting on leadership and team dynamics

In this episode, Keaton Turner begins with Fiona's voicemail featuring song lyrics before sharing his favorite country song and a light-hearted beer session, highlighting the importance of fun. The conversation shifts to the impact of saying no and the value of annual trips. Keaton addresses messages from young listeners about relationships, discussing how to choose the right partner and recognizing warning signs. He uses a car analogy to explore narcissistic behavior in relationships and offers final thoughts on navigating these dynamics.

(0:00) Fiona's voicemail and song lyrics

(1:48) Welcome and favorite country song

(3:19) Beer session and the importance of fun

(6:10) The impact of saying no and annual trips

(10:19) Messages from young listeners about relationships

(11:32) Choosing the right partner and warning signs

(21:11) Car analogy and narcissistic behavior in relationships

(27:15) Final thoughts on relationships

In this episode, Keaton Turner delves into a listener's struggles with a Tennessee rock quarry contract, highlighting financial strains from unpaid invoices and litigation. He discusses challenges with payroll, vendor payments, and dwindling savings, sharing personal stories of business hardships. Keaton emphasizes avoiding risky customers, understanding contract details, and knowing when to halt work. He explores monitoring customer payment reliability and avoiding unhealthy business relationships. The conversation includes steps to move forward, the importance of transparency, managing finances, and considering equity sales, while stressing self-awareness and resilience.

(0:00) Listener shares personal business struggles and Tennessee rock quarry contract

(2:25) Financial strain, unpaid invoices, and litigation impacts

(5:00) Challenges with payroll, vendor payments, and depleting savings

(7:58) Keaton Turner: Sharing stories and personal experiences with business hardships

(12:20) Avoiding risky customers and importance of contract details

(18:01) Personal anecdote about contract language and knowing when to stop work

(26:05) Monitoring customer payment reliability and avoiding unhealthy business relationships

(29:02) Steps to move forward, silver linings, and importance of transparency

(33:03) Managing equipment and finances, and considering selling equity

(36:26) Self-awareness, facing hard truths, and the role of banks in business

(39:48) Long-term perspective, resilience, and transparency with stakeholders

(47:12) Learning from business challenges and missed opportunities

(53:33) Accountability in leadership and seeking community support

(56:27) Offering support, encouragement, and closing daily challenge

In this episode, Keaton Turner kicks off with a warm welcome and introduction, delving into the impact of annoying problems on personal life. He shares weather updates and reflects on life, recounting an encounter with a podcast supporter. The conversation shifts to advice, the drama triangle, and the significance of self-awareness, particularly in leadership. Keaton shares personal anecdotes on overconfidence and the importance of feedback, discussing readiness for new roles and self-awareness exercises. Emphasizing the value of embracing constructive feedback, he wraps up with closing thoughts and gratitude for his listeners.

(0:39) Welcome and Introduction

(1:24) Annoying problems and personal life impact

(3:25) Weather updates and life reflections

(4:26) Encounter with podcast supporter

(5:37) Advice and drama triangle discussion

(7:43) Family plans and the importance of self-awareness

(9:53) Self-awareness in leadership

(16:04) Personal anecdotes on overconfidence and feedback

(22:26) Readiness for new roles and self-awareness exercises

(27:46) Embracing constructive feedback

(28:48) Closing thoughts and thanks

In this episode, Keaton Turner shares Matt Steffens experiences moving livestock in Redmond, Oregon, reflecting on growth and the podcast's impact. He discusses entrepreneurship's highs and lows, networking opportunities, and reacts to Matt Steffens' video on humble beginnings and the American dream. Keaton emphasizes perseverance through business challenges, highlights network expansion, and gives a shoutout to Ace McCarthy. Topics include construction challenges, team updates, customer savings, and overcoming resistance to change. He explores organizational structure, management, preventing burnout, and scaling businesses, concluding with shoutouts and encouraging audience engagement.

(0:00) Moving cows and sheep in Redmond, Oregon

(0:37) Growth reflections and podcast impact

(1:29) Highs and lows in entrepreneurship

(2:28) Networking through the podcast

(3:25) Reaction to Matt Steffens' video

(4:31) Humble beginnings and the American dream

(7:21) Perseverance and "Death Valley" in business

(9:00) The power of expanding networks

(12:26) Shoutout to Ace McCarthy

(17:32) Construction challenges in summer

(21:32) Personal and team updates

(23:07) Customer savings and business challenges

(31:07) Overcoming customer resistance to change

(35:51) Organizational structure and having one boss

(41:04) Management layers in large projects

(48:26) Tactical vs. strategic management balance

(51:35) Management support and preventing burnout

(1:00:09) Organizational layers in scaling businesses

(1:02:03) Envisioning a transformative business

(1:03:34) Shoutouts and encouragement for audience engagement

(1:04:03) Closing thoughts

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