Per Diem Podcast

Join Keaton Turner as he addresses bankruptcy rumors and welcomes listeners to the podcast. He shares personal stories about his F-250, marriage anniversary, and teaching his kids responsibility. Keaton discusses the summer slowdown in the corporate world, trends in incident reports, and industry gossip. He compares Epiroc and Komatsu drills, tackles company failure rumors, and shares insights on self-reliance and starting blasting operations. With a call from Patton, Keaton embraces the fear of failure, references Dana White on innovation, and emphasizes valuing expert opinions. Discover his future plans and innovations to compete with industry giants.

(0:40) Bankruptcy rumors and podcast welcome

(1:07) Recent events, corporate calls, and driving the F-250

(2:35) Fuel bill, marriage anniversary, and teaching kids responsibility

(6:04) Summer slowdown in the corporate world

(7:33) Incident trends in July and August

(8:21) Responding to industry gossip and DMs

(10:31) Epiroc vs Komatsu drills and industry decisions

(13:17) Impact of industry gossip

(14:25) Documenting potential company failure

(18:18) Financial success vs bankruptcy rumors

(19:24) Poor decisions and big swings in business

(22:15) Komatsu drills, resistance, and drilling challenges

(24:49) Self-reliance and starting blasting operations

(27:23) Long-term vision for drilling and blasting

(31:19) Taking a call from Patton and embracing fear of failure

(34:01) Dana White on criticism and innovation

(38:25) Valuing expert opinions vs ignoring unqualified sources

(44:47) Going against the grain and advice to younger self

(50:16) Future plans, innovations, and competing with industry giants

Keaton Turner kicks off the episode with lighthearted banter before diving into a pressing question: why hasn't he sold his company? He shares his initial thoughts and recounts a significant offer from 2020-2021, highlighting a pivotal conversation with Gant that shifted his perspective. Keaton explores the potential downsides of selling and provides an update on the current state of Turner Mining Group. He discusses the importance of trusting your gut, believing in the future, and the practical considerations of a sale. Emphasizing the duty to achieve full potential, Keaton focuses on building a self-sustaining enterprise and the true value of teamwork. Reflecting on growth and problem-solving, he wraps up the episode with a sign-off.

(0:28) Introduction, banter, and episode setup

(1:44) Why haven't you sold your company?

(3:16) Keaton's initial thoughts and the 2020-2021 offer

(7:49) The pivotal conversation with Gant

(11:32) Realizing potential downsides of selling

(14:36) The current state of Turner Mining Group

(16:19) Why Keaton hasn't sold the company yet

(18:08) Trusting your gut and believing in the future

(22:31) Practical aspects and considerations of a sale

(24:28) Duty to achieve full potential and build the organization

(25:34) Building a self-sustaining machine

(30:12) The true value of an enterprise

(35:29) Mindset shift from frustration to teamwork

(40:17) Reflecting on growth and problem-solving

(45:07) Wrap-up and sign-off

Keaton Turner opens with a critique of podcast ads and sponsor influence, then transitions to the main content after declining a guest invitation. He discusses Conor McGregor's recent fight and injury speculation, noting a missed call from David Harris. Keaton questions the podcast's effectiveness before playing and responding to David's voicemail about business challenges. He reflects on property ownership, legacy, and the role of faith in business, emphasizing the impact of taking massive risks. Keaton explores shifting faith from self-reliance to a higher power and coping with setbacks. He updates listeners on his mom's situation and shares lessons learned in difficult times, concluding with a call for reviews.

(0:27) Critique of podcast ads and sponsor influence

(3:08) Declining podcast guest invitation and transition to main content

(4:24) Discussion on Conor McGregor's recent fight and injury speculation

(10:13) Missing a call from David Harris

(11:05) Questioning the podcast's effectiveness

(19:32) Playing and responding to David Harris's voicemail about business challenges

(29:14) Reflections on property ownership and legacy

(31:08) The importance of faith in business

(33:16) Taking massive risks and their impact on growth

(36:13) Shifting faith from self to a higher power

(41:12) The limitations of self-reliance and importance of looking up

(47:09) Coping with business and personal setbacks

(48:27) Update on Keaton's mom and finding lessons in difficult times

(50:50) Closing thoughts and call for reviews

Keaton Turner opens the episode discussing Conor McGregor's recent fight and injury, hinting at a special podcast with Shelby. He shares the emotional impact of the fight and missing his son, then welcomes listeners back to the Per Diem Podcast. A recent work incident highlights the consequences of skipping steps, emphasizing the importance of giving 10% more effort. Keaton explores how this extra effort can prevent incidents, boost career growth, and transform an organization. He provides a real-world example of income disparity due to effort and discusses the financial and personal benefits of contributing to company profit. Keaton concludes with thoughts on addressing small details with extra effort and calls listeners to action.

(0:00) Introduction, Conor McGregor's fight and injury, plans for a special podcast with Shelby

(3:04) Emotional impact of the fight and missing son

(5:10) Welcome back to the Per Diem Podcast

(5:52) Story about a recent work incident

(7:13) Keaton's phone habits and incident reports

(10:08) Excavator incident and skipped steps

(18:07) Importance of not skipping steps

(20:16) Concept of 10% more effort

(23:33) Preventing incidents with more effort

(25:18) Benefits of extra effort in career growth

(31:24) Real-world example of income disparity due to effort

(34:59) The concept of "one more" and its impact

(36:18) How 10% more effort can transform an organization

(38:51) The financial benefits of contributing to company profit

(41:17) The personal benefits of giving maximum effort

(44:00) Addressing the small details with 10% more effort

(46:41) The importance of effort in everyday tasks

(48:47) Closing thoughts and call to action

In this episode, Keaton Turner reflects on personal connections and the thrill of an upcoming UFC event. He shares weekend activities like buying split wood and his transition from cowboy to businessman, introducing the song "Cowboys Never Die." Keaton discusses the challenges of being a cowboy in business, contrasting small business owners with executives. He highlights successful leadership traits, emphasizing delegation, training, and efficient teams. Keaton advises against cowboy mode, promoting strategic problem-solving and planning. He explores achieving business autonomy and reducing owner dependency, encouraging listeners to engage with the Per Diem hotline.

(0:00) Reflections on daily impact, personal connections, and UFC anticipation

(5:04) Buying split wood and Saturday activities

(7:10) Transition from cowboy to businessman

(8:54) "Cowboys never die" song introduction

(10:51) The danger of being a cowboy in business

(17:06) Differences between small business owners and successful executives

(20:04) Indicators of a truly successful business leader

(23:07) Delegation, training, and building efficient teams

(26:28) Managing phone calls and delegation

(30:20) Importance of delegation and building a thinking team

(31:46) Avoiding cowboy mode in business operations

(33:26) Training teams and strategic problem solving

(35:03) Early business challenges with a cowboy team

(37:21) Transitioning from cowboy mode to strategic planning

(39:31) Avoiding impulsive decisions and the cost of shooting from the hip

(41:34) The impact of impulsive decisions on career and business

(43:31) Achieving business autonomy and reducing dependency on the owner

(45:12) Encouraging listener engagement and the Perdium hotline

Keaton Turner kicks off the episode with a voicemail and an unconventional topic. He reflects on a beautiful Friday, office plans, and Conor McGregor's upcoming fight. Keaton explores the greatest sports comebacks, Blake Shelton's song, and the theme of good old boys, highlighting their traits and teaching kids practical skills. He contrasts safety in mining vs. construction and stresses raising more good old boys in America. The episode includes sponsor mentions, business challenges, morning routines, and productivity hacks. Keaton emphasizes mentorship for young entrepreneurs, overcoming setbacks, and answers listener questions about balancing work and family. Closing thoughts and upcoming events wrap up the episode.

(0:00) Introduction, voicemail, and today's unconventional topic

(2:05) Beautiful Friday, office plans, and Conor McGregor's upcoming fight

(4:10) Greatest sports comebacks in history

(7:47) Blake Shelton's song and the good old boys theme

(9:18) Characteristics of a good old boy

(14:20) Teaching kids practical skills

(19:20) Safety regulations in mining vs. construction

(22:15) The urgency of raising more good old boys in America

(29:23) Sponsor: Pradeep's Auto Parts

(30:10) Reflecting on challenges in building a business

(32:45) Morning routine and productivity hacks

(35:20) Mentorship's impact on young entrepreneurs

(38:05) Overcoming setbacks and learning from failures

(41:30) Listener questions: Balancing work and family life

(44:15) Sponsor: FastTrack Delivery Services

(45:00) Closing thoughts and upcoming events

In this episode, Keaton Turner dives into the importance of taking initiative at work and balancing leisure with productivity. He distinguishes between proactive and reactive employees, highlighting the value of aggressive patience and doing more than you're paid for. Keaton shares insights on employee performance over time and the secret to earning more. A listener Q&A covers leading as a young CEO and leadership lessons through a brisket analogy. Keaton discusses two paths to genuine leadership, the importance of hiring experienced leaders, and prioritizing leadership investment over short-term profits. The episode wraps up with reflections on building a strong organizational structure.

(0:18) Taking initiative at work and episode overview

(1:44) Working while relaxing: balancing leisure and productivity

(2:25) Proactive vs. reactive employees

(4:24) Practicing aggressive patience in your career

(6:30) Doing more than you’re paid for

(11:43) How employee performance gets revealed over time

(15:30) The secret to earning more money

(23:45) Listener Q&A: Leading as a young CEO

(27:10) Leadership lessons: The brisket analogy

(32:23) Two paths to legitimate leadership

(37:12) Why hiring experienced leaders matters

(41:12) Integrating hiring decisions with personal growth

(44:35) Prioritizing leadership investment vs. short-term profits

(45:34) Creating a strong organizational structure

(47:33) Episode summary and personal reflections

(48:47) Final thoughts and sign-off

Keaton Turner begins the episode with reflections on starting the day with farm life, highlighting the importance of being hands-on. He provides business updates, discusses new leadership hires, and emphasizes staying grounded. Keaton shares personal stories about gaining respect through direct involvement and critiques detached management styles. The episode explores the impact of efficiency and teamwork, mentorship, and problem-solving by stepping into the trenches. Keaton draws lessons from Undercover Boss, recognizing internal issues and assessing team respect. He wraps up with insights on revisiting old roles for growth and challenges leaders to prove their knowledge and experience.

(0:18) Starting the day: farm life and being hands-on

(3:09) Business updates and setting new goals

(4:47) New leadership hire and team changes

(6:42) Staying grounded as a leader

(8:35) Gaining respect through hands-on leadership

(12:20) Personal leadership stories

(20:16) Working alongside your team to earn respect

(23:23) Critiquing detached management styles

(24:56) The impact of efficiency and teamwork

(26:22) Mentorship and hands-on involvement

(27:30) Problem solving by stepping into the trenches

(28:39) Bridging the gap between leadership and daily operations

(29:16) Lessons from Undercover Boss

(30:58) Recognizing internal issues and taking action

(31:24) Assessing team respect and capabilities

(32:12) Parking struggles and daily challenges

(32:36) Wrapping up: lunch meeting and internal growth

(33:15) Revisiting old roles for personal growth

(34:36) Appreciating current team members

(35:30) A challenge to leaders: prove your knowledge and experience

Keaton Turner begins the episode reflecting on the day's start and the key to solving problems. He shares a humorous moment with Shelby at a meat counter and recounts an overnight trip to Louisville, including a surprise $150 Negroni and an encounter with a podcast listener. The episode includes shoutouts and a conversation with a struggling business leader, emphasizing the importance of winning and micro wins. Keaton discusses mindset, the influence of Conor McGregor, and surrounding oneself with winners. He explores the decision to win, the appearance of winning, and the challenges and rewards it brings. The episode concludes with a call for consistency in winning actions and a prayer for Per Diem.

(0:22) Starting the day and the one thing that will fix your problems

(1:01) Turning on the Purdium hotline and text from Shelby at the meat counter

(3:46) Reflections on the meat counter experience and overnight trip to Louisville with Shelby

(5:19) The $150 Negroni surprise and meeting a podcast listener at the speakeasy

(9:19) Shoutouts to listeners and text messages

(10:30) Conversation with a struggling business leader

(12:08) Importance of winning

(13:49) Micro wins and their impact

(16:18) Mindset and taking action

(18:08) Conor McGregor and the winning mindset

(20:00) Surrounding yourself with winners

(24:05) Being a good person but still losing

(25:37) Stacking small wins to change course

(30:03) Winning is a decision

(33:26) CEOs under fire and winning companies

(35:42) The appearance of winning and its benefits

(37:12) The challenges and rewards of being a winner

(39:19) Mindset and actions of a winner

(41:26) Taking inventory of your life

(43:55) Consistency in winning actions

(44:27) Pray for Perdim

In this episode, Keaton Turner discusses the delay, early starts, and insights from executive emails. He shares the experience of recording at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and being on Josh Melot's podcast. Keaton reflects on his mental state, challenges during the season three intermission, and the importance of self-awareness. He addresses frustrations with new ideas, emphasizing routine and prayer. Keaton explores entrepreneurship, focusing on problem-solving, profit, and growth, distinguishing between favors and business, critiquing fake entrepreneurs, and highlighting the real cost of running a business. The episode concludes with balancing passion and profitability.

(0:18) Episode delay, early morning start, and executive team emails

(1:35) Podcast recording at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

(2:27) Honored to be on Josh Melot's podcast

(3:41) Reflecting on current mental state and season three intermission

(5:05) Self-awareness and current challenges

(6:02) Frustrations and business challenges

(7:31) Difficulty in implementing new ideas

(9:14) Importance of routine and prayer

(10:52) Navigating tough business chapters

(11:21) Coffee break and investor conversation

(12:03) The essence of entrepreneurship

(13:20) Solving problems, profit, and business growth

(15:17) Importance of economic solutions and misunderstandings in small business

(19:14) Non-romantic approach to business and difference between favors and business

(22:39) Profit as a core business principle and questioning business validity

(25:08) Fake entrepreneurs, hobby businesses, and the importance of profit

(27:40) Equipment, dropping the romance, and the true cost of running a business

(30:36) Core motivation of an entrepreneur and reframing for profit

(31:52) Passion vs. profitability, Keaton's excitement, and closing remarks