Per Diem Podcast

In this episode, Keaton Turner delves into Jelly Roll's controversial rise to fame, exploring contradictions in his acceptance speech and issues within the church. He discusses Jelly Roll's personal life and the broader theme of human imperfection. Keaton also examines Mike Leach's coaching philosophy, highlighting the importance of facing reality and persistence for success. The episode emphasizes micro wins, the journey to unexpected success, and the value of action over strategy in business. It concludes with reflections on personal growth, resilience, and gratitude.

(0:22) Jelly Roll's controversy, background, and rise to fame

(4:42) Contradictions in Jelly Roll's acceptance speech

(5:59) Issues within the church and its leaders

(7:02) Jelly Roll's personal life and allegations

(11:04) Human imperfection and the need for a savior

(15:22) Potential impact on Jelly Roll's career

(20:35) Mike Leach's coaching philosophy

(23:43) The "fat little girlfriends" analogy

(24:48) The reality of achieving success

(27:47) Achieving success: facing reality and persistence

(30:12) Playing the game vs. winning the game

(31:22) The importance of micro wins

(32:40) The journey to unexpected success

(33:23) Focusing on the process, not the end goal

(35:16) Misconceptions about strategy versus action

(39:57) The challenge of hard work

(43:16) Appreciating good bosses through bad experiences

(44:10) The necessity of relentless effort

(46:53) Action over strategy in business

(50:48) When strategy becomes important

(54:27) Learning from action, not just strategy

(55:26) Winning the hour, every hour

(56:02) Importance of taking action and learning quickly

(57:07) Playing the game versus winning the game (revisited)

(57:41) Compounding micro wins for long-term success

(58:15) Sponsor: Acme Inc.

(58:45) Reflection on personal growth and resilience

(59:30) Closing thoughts and gratitude

In this episode, Keaton Turner shares listener feedback and explores podcasting solo. He discusses the impact of decisions, the dangers of comfort, and the importance of setting annual priorities. Keaton highlights the benefits of discomfort, identifying stagnation, and the energy growth brings. He shares lessons from project failures, emphasizing post-failure analysis and financial growth through challenges. The episode concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to step out of their comfort zones and engage with the Per Diem hotline.

(0:00) Intro, reviews, and listener feedback

(4:55) Podcasting as a one-man show

(6:50) The one thing holding you back

(10:04) Delayed impact of decisions

(14:05) Comfort as a killer

(21:18) Seeing the same people in the same roles

(24:02) Annual priorities and objectives

(27:22) Team recognition and project comfort

(28:16) Long-term project planning and procurement

(29:11) Benefits of discomfort and growth

(30:17) Signs of a stagnant organization

(31:25) The electric atmosphere of growth

(32:34) Embracing challenges and risks

(34:00) Lessons from project failures

(35:30) Importance of post-failure analysis

(38:05) Financial growth through discomfort

(40:09) Pursuing large contracts and their impact

(43:08) The dangers of comfort

(45:28) Encouragement to embrace discomfort

(46:13) Keaton's call to action and hotline invitation

In this episode, Keaton Turner kicks off a new season by reflecting on the end of season three and dealing with burnout. He shares highlights from a Fourth of July party that fostered team bonding and celebrated achievements. Keaton emphasizes the importance of maintaining a good mood, sticking to routines, and engaging with the Per Diem hotline. The discussion shifts to business valuation, exploring the 30-20-10 rule, pitfalls, and what buyers look for. Keaton stresses the need for a solid management team and the challenges of founder-dependent companies. The episode wraps up with insights on enterprise value, private equity interests, and balancing profit with long-term growth, before teasing upcoming content.

(0:32) Welcome back and new season introduction

(1:54) Reflecting on the end of season three and burnout

(2:57) Fourth of July party, team bonding, and celebrating achievements

(4:08) Ready for the second half of the year and authenticity

(5:18) Importance of good mood, routine, and Per Diem hotline

(6:43) Firing on all cylinders and team recognition

(9:48) Celebrating wins and team morale

(10:20) The 30-20-10 rule in business valuation

(14:05) Example of a successful business sale

(16:10) Pitfalls in business valuation

(20:03) What buyers pay for in a business

(23:18) Importance of a real management team

(24:42) Business valuation multiples and EBITDA

(27:14) Keaton's vision for future growth

(28:49) Importance of having a management team in place

(29:29) Recurring revenue and clean books

(31:14) Challenges of a founder-dependent company

(32:37) Valuing a business based on its assets

(35:25) Buying goodwill and its challenges

(37:55) Building enterprise value in a business

(41:17) Risks of working for a company without a succession plan

(45:14) Why many construction companies don't sell

(47:12) What private equity firms look for in acquisitions

(49:01) Building a business with enterprise value

(55:37) The 30-20-10 rule revisited

(56:44) Tracking key business metrics

(57:21) Brokers and business valuation

(58:06) Enterprise value growth

(59:22) Story teaser and upcoming content

(1:00:43) Reflections on recent months

(1:01:19) Operating costs and new hires

(1:01:49) Balancing net profit and enterprise value

(1:03:05) Investing in long-term value creation

(1:03:52) Closing remarks and sign-off

In this episode, Keaton Turner delves into the concept of "checking boxes" as a husband, offering practical examples and insights into daily routines like cooking and giving compliments. He emphasizes the importance of initiation and forethought in building effective relationship systems. Keaton discusses creating a spark in relationships and highlights the role of communication and accountability. He explores the differences between men and women in marriage and stresses the significance of consistently checking boxes. The episode concludes with advice on relationship check-ins, staying committed, and the positive outcomes of maintaining these practices.

(0:00) Introduction: Husband duties and relationship insights

(2:02) Checking boxes as a husband

(3:07) Practical examples of checking boxes

(4:58) Cooking, compliments, and daily routines

(7:26) Initiation, forethought, and relationship systems

(10:07) Building a system to check boxes

(12:10) Creating a spark in the relationship

(14:46) Sponsor: Edit and Co

(17:45) Discussing checkboxes and communication with your partner

(19:20) Accountability and effort in marriage

(22:43) Differences between men and women in marriage

(23:53) The importance of checking boxes consistently

(27:02) Building and maintaining relationship systems

(27:27) Checking boxes in dating and consequences in marriage

(28:10) Relationship check-ins and encouragement

(28:39) Staying committed and positive outcomes

(28:58) Closing remarks

In this episode, Keaton Turner opens with listener messages and introduces the topic of "checking boxes" in marriage and daily responsibilities as a husband. He shares examples highlighting the importance of forethought and initiation in relationships, and discusses creating a system that fosters effort and accountability. Keaton delves into the impact of unmet needs and emphasizes the necessity of being proactive. He encourages listeners to apply these principles even if unmarried and provides warnings about the consequences of unchecked responsibilities. The episode concludes with personal advice, emphasizing the absence of sponsors, and Keaton's closing thoughts.

(0:00) Opening and introduction of guest speakers and listener messages

(2:05) Importance of checking boxes and daily responsibilities as a husband

(5:01) Examples and significance of "checking boxes" in marriage

(7:37) Forethought, initiation, and creating a system for relationships

(12:04) Effort, accountability, and addressing unmet needs in marriage

(19:18) The impact of unmet needs and the importance of effort

(23:17) Final thoughts on being proactive in relationships

(27:23) Encouragement to use the system even if not married

(28:01) Warnings and reminders about unchecked boxes in marriage

(28:27) Emphasis on no sponsors and personal advice

(28:46) Conclusion and closing thoughts

In this episode, Keaton Turner discusses his motivation, introduces guests, and references a Shinedown song about second chances. He shares family anecdotes and the story of reconnecting with Nathan, a former employee with a side business. Keaton offers equipment buying advice, suggesting rental alternatives and building rapport with staff. The focus shifts to sales, emphasizing viable leads, steady work, and dealer relationships. He highlights the benefits of an abundance mindset, balancing side hustles, and leveraging strengths. The episode concludes with family updates and insights on selling depreciating assets.

(1:25) Turner’s motivation and episode kickoff

(1:35) Guest introductions and greetings

(2:18) Second chances and Shinedown song reference

(3:05) Podcast introduction and family anecdotes

(4:05) Story of Nathan, former employee

(7:07) Nathan’s new side business and reconnecting

(10:15) Lighthearted story: Nathan’s first impression of Keaton

(10:50) Equipment buying advice and rental alternatives

(12:26) Investment alternatives and rental agreements

(16:00) Maximizing rental equipment utilization

(18:16) Building rapport with rental counter staff

(20:19) Insurance, rental agreements, and risk management

(23:50) Transition to sales side of business

(24:51) Chasing viable leads and avoiding time-wasters

(26:11) Securing steady work and repeat customers

(27:33) Building business relationships with dealerships and rental counters

(31:10) Importance of dependable customers and subcontracting

(35:14) Leveraging personality and professionalism in business

(36:43) Abundance mindset: Partnering with competitors

(41:53) Minimizing risk by renting equipment

(47:33) Advertising through personal and face-to-face connections

(49:37) Targeting companies over private individuals

(50:39) Managing a side business with a full-time job

(52:05) The risks and challenges of side hustles

(52:54) Balancing personal life and side business

(53:25) Recognizing and leveraging personal strengths

(55:16) Family updates: Keaton’s wife on vacation

(55:48) Advice on selling depreciating assets

(56:21) Comparing equipment to financial investments

(57:25) Financial wisdom and smart money moves

(57:50) Wrapping up and final thoughts

In this episode, Keaton Turner starts with listener voicemails while on daddy duty. He critiques social media business advice and examines Ben Kelly's model, sharing a failed acquisition story to highlight pitfalls in buying businesses. Keaton discusses the challenges of small business growth, the grind, and unspoken failures. He distinguishes genuine advice from the phony, praises hiring a coach like Corey Carlson, and likens business to high-stakes gambling. Topics include misleading advice, risks of wrong hires, personal loan guarantees, and work-life balance misconceptions. Keaton evaluates high-paying jobs versus business ownership, who should start a business, and the importance of choosing the right company and leadership. The episode ends with an inv

(0:00) Listener voicemail and episode introduction

(2:57) Keaton's wife on a girls trip and daddy duty

(4:45) Critique of social media business advice

(6:10) Analysis of Ben Kelly's business model

(11:15) Real-life example of a failed business acquisition

(20:20) The pitfalls of buying a business

(24:45) Challenges in running and growing a small business

(26:34) Unspoken challenges and failures in business

(29:48) The grind of building a business

(30:52) Identifying real versus phony business advice

(31:19) Value of hiring a coach like Corey Carlson

(32:21) Business as gambling and high stakes decisions

(34:14) Responding to misleading business advice

(36:06) Risks of hiring the wrong employees

(37:19) Consequences of personal guarantees on business loans

(39:25) Misconceptions about work-life balance in business

(41:16) Considering high-paying job offers vs. owning a business

(43:29) Building a successful career as an employee

(46:34) Drawbacks of side hustles and focusing on your main job

(48:40) Who should and shouldn't start a business

(51:03) Challenges faced by business owners vs. employees

(53:14) Importance of choosing the right company and leadership

(55:47) Encouragement for different kinds of entrepreneurs

(56:15) Invitation to engage with the Per Diem Hotline

(56:25) Mention of shirtless video messages

(56:33) Golf invitation from Big Val

(56:47) Closing remarks and contact information

In this episode, Keaton Turner begins with listener voicemails, sharing initial reactions and cleaning up the audio. He discusses a coffee meeting and golf plans, followed by a challenge regarding environmental fees and vendor shoutouts, including Mader services and Bulletproof Mounts. Keaton shifts to the topic of understanding what "good" looks like, discussing maintenance costs, leadership styles, and team dynamics. He explores striving for world-class standards and learning from experts, introducing Blake and his expertise. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing personal limits and building a world-class organization. The episode wraps up with Tucker's unique approach, closing thoughts, and plans to hit the golf course.

(0:00) Listener voicemail and Keaton's initial reactions

(3:28) Introduction and voicemail cleanup

(4:19) Coffee meeting and golf plans

(6:24) Environmental fee record challenge and vendor shoutouts

(9:23) Service charges, technician fees, and Mader services shoutout

(12:26) Shoutout to Bulletproof Mounts

(14:17) Knowing what good looks like: Topic introduction

(16:06) Maintenance costs discussion

(17:43) Leadership styles and team dynamics

(20:03) Evaluating maintenance practices

(23:18) Striving for world class standards

(26:05) The two ways to learn what good looks like

(27:57) Options for gaining expertise

(29:30) Realizing your limits as an expert

(31:27) Introducing Blake and his world class experience

(34:49) The importance of having someone with expertise

(37:30) Evaluating your own knowledge and expertise

(41:30) Building a world class organization

(44:37) Learning from experts and remaining humble

(47:27) Excitement to learn from Blake

(50:07) Tucker's different approach and its success

(51:17) Closing thoughts and heading to golf

In this episode, Keaton Turner kicks off with humor and a self-introduction, setting the scene for a rainy baseball practice and home repairs. The highlight is a chat with leadership expert John Maxwell about the importance of training your replacement. They discuss challenges in promoting employees without a backfill and effective strategies for preparing successors. Keaton shares real-world examples, emphasizing best practices in training and promotion, the importance of progress tracking, and communication. The episode wraps up with a reminder of having a clear succession plan and a shoutout to listeners and Badim.

(0:00) Opening reflections and humorous self-introduction

(3:10) Rainy day baseball practice and home repairs

(3:51) Introduction to John Maxwell's leadership insights

(4:32) The importance of training your replacement

(5:33) Challenges in promoting deserving employees

(7:10) The impact of not having a backfill

(10:01) Strategies for preparing a replacement

(13:32) The business implications of promoting without a backfill

(14:45) Real-world examples and customer satisfaction

(17:12) How to effectively train and promote replacements

(26:20) Training and promotion best practices (continued)

(27:19) Importance of regular progress tracking and communication

(27:59) Demonstrating promotability through talent development

(28:54) Reflecting on past mistakes in succession planning

(29:32) Ensuring a clear succession plan for promotion

(30:20) Closing remarks and shoutout to listeners and Badim

In this episode, Keaton Turner delves into the arduous journey of business success, responding to Eric Spofford's Instagram influence and sharing the story behind the Wingspire deal and a humorous shoe size anecdote. He introduces a new team member and discusses the paranoia and vigilance inherent in entrepreneurship. Keaton explores the mindset of focusing on negatives despite achievements, drawing parallels with the Vegas Vacation analogy to illustrate ongoing challenges. He touches on ethics, integrity, faith, and gratitude in managing business stress while emphasizing the importance of mental toughness. The episode concludes with a look at future podcast guests, a request for listener reviews, and some closing humor.

(0:00) The hard and long journey to business success

(1:06) Responding to Eric Spofford and his Instagram influence

(3:07) The Wingspire deal and shoe size story

(5:04) Welcoming a new team member

(7:04) Paranoia, fear, and constant vigilance in entrepreneurship

(13:32) Mental math, survival mode, and business owner mindset

(22:23) Focusing on negatives despite success

(26:17) Mindset and ongoing entrepreneurial challenges

(27:59) Lessons from the Vegas Vacation analogy

(30:25) The constant reality of business challenges

(32:07) Temptations, integrity, and ethics in business

(34:03) Faith, gratitude, and managing business stress

(35:28) Building mental toughness for business success

(38:21) Upcoming podcast guests and future plans

(40:15) Requesting listener reviews and support

(41:36) Sponsor: Future sponsorship plans

(42:23) Closing remarks and humor