Per Diem Podcast

Keaton Turner addresses the "someday" mentality, urging listeners to embrace change and take action. He introduces the Per Diem Podcast, sharing his personal journey and insights. Reflecting on a family trip to Palm Beach, Keaton discusses real estate and his mother's health battle, emphasizing the pursuit of "once in a lifetime" moments. He challenges societal norms, encouraging an expanded mindset, and underscores the value of networking and meeting inspiring individuals. Keaton shares strategies for connecting in high-end environments, the power of taking risks, and leveraging networks during tough times. The episode concludes with the importance of setting goals and consistent action to create unique life experiences.

(0:00) Overcoming the "someday" mentality and embracing change

(1:18) Introduction to the Per Diem Podcast and Keaton's journey

(2:37) Keaton's family trip and reflections on real estate in Palm Beach

(7:01) Keaton's mom's health battle and pursuing "once in a lifetime" moments

(10:28) Challenging societal norms and expanding your mindset

(15:43) The value of networking and meeting inspiring people

(30:59) Strategies for connecting in high-end environments and the power of taking risks

(32:48) The exclusivity of the 1% club and leveraging networks in challenging times

(38:18) The importance of setting goals and consistent action for unique life experiences

Keaton Turner kicks off the episode with listener feedback and appreciation, setting a welcoming tone. He shares stories from listeners and delves into Turner Staffing Group's latest acquisition and the job opportunities it brings. An audio clip from Andy Frisella sparks a discussion on the importance of exceeding expectations and its impact on company culture. Keaton addresses the gradual decline in performance when expectations aren't surpassed, highlighting an exemplary employee who seized an opportunity. He clarifies comments on gender roles from a previous episode and encourages listener engagement. Keaton emphasizes his mission to share wisdom and combat complacency, inviting continuous feedback.

(0:00) Listener feedback and appreciation

(1:46) Welcome and introduction by Keaton Turner

(2:17) Listener messages and stories

(8:11) Turner Staffing Group's new acquisition and job opportunities

(22:16) Andy Frisella audio clip and discussion on exceeding expectations

(29:18) Company culture and the impact of meeting vs. exceeding expectations

(35:24) The slow decline of performance when expectations are not exceeded

(40:33) Example of an employee exceeding expectations and seizing opportunity

(47:03) Clarifying previous episode comments about gender roles

(48:18) Encouraging listener engagement and feedback

(49:48) Keaton's mission to share wisdom and avoid complacency

Keaton Turner delves into personal coping mechanisms and the challenges of contemplating quitting, sharing his insights on maintaining integrity while exploring potential podcast sponsorships. He reflects on an employee's transformative journey, discussing the significance of ego death and the courage to ask for help. Keaton opens up about his own growth experiences, emphasizing the invaluable role of mentorship. The episode also covers strategies for improving mood, resolving conflicts, and outlines his future plans. Keaton concludes with heartfelt appreciation for his listeners, highlighting the community's impact on his journey.

(0:00) Coping mechanisms and thoughts of quitting

(4:43) Potential podcast sponsorships and integrity

(7:04) Employee's transformation, ego death, and asking for help

(16:26) Keaton's personal growth experiences and the role of mentorship

(25:26) Improving mood, resolving conflicts, and future plans

(29:49) Closing remarks and listener appreciation

Keaton Turner shares insights from a day in the woods that ended empty-handed, relating it to setting business and personal goals for 2026. He discusses the decision to restart the podcast and offers valuable hunting advice. Keaton reflects on overcoming distractions and business challenges, stressing the importance of focus in work, marriage, and dealing with failure. He highlights Turner Mining Group's successes and the need for adaptability. The episode delves into identifying meaningful goals, maintaining consistency, and avoiding "shiny object syndrome" by focusing on long-term customers and strategic work for success.

(0:00) Spending a day in the woods and coming home empty-handed

(1:53) Welcome to season three and goals for 2026

(4:12) The urge to restart the podcast and profound hunting advice

(7:21) Personal experiences with distraction and business challenges

(12:37) The importance of focus: Business, marriage, and failure

(17:36) Turner Mining Group's big wins and adapting to changes

(23:50) Identifying meaningful objectives and the role of consistency

(27:20) Rabbits, elite hunters, and new business ideas

(29:41) Shiny object syndrome and focusing on long-term customers

(35:22) Differentiating between busy work and strategic work; identifying your "elk"

(40:01) Avoiding distractions and focusing on key objectives for success

Keaton Turner dives into the complexities of hiring, debunking common myths and emphasizing the importance of instinct in recruitment. He discusses the value of unconventional candidates, challenging traditional views on experience and qualifications. Keaton explores the experience paradox, where less conventional backgrounds can offer fresh perspectives. Trusting one's gut becomes a focal point in making hiring decisions, highlighting its critical role in assembling a strong team. The episode concludes with insights on managing employee turnover, offering strategies to maintain team stability and morale.

(0:00) Hiring Realities: From Myths to Instincts

(6:19) Valuing Unconventional Candidates

(7:57) The Experience Paradox

(11:21) Trusting Your Gut in Hiring Decisions

(14:09) Managing Employee Turnover

Keaton Turner opens with reflections on personal growth and the challenges of running a business. Engaging with listener interactions, he offers guidance for young entrepreneurs and discusses various career paths. The episode shifts focus to ownership stakes, equity investments, and maintaining financial health, with insights on equity negotiations. Keaton explores market realities and compensation strategies, underscoring the importance of becoming indispensable in the business arena. A sponsorship segment introduces Corey Carlson's Rise Community, followed by investment advice and closing remarks, offering a thorough exploration of business navigation and personal development.

(0:00) Introduction and Early Thoughts

(5:02) Personal Growth and Business Challenges

(12:32) Listener Interactions and Messages

(22:24) Young Entrepreneur Advice and Career Discussions

(31:34) Ownership Stakes and Equity Investments

(44:12) Financial Health and Equity Negotiations

(52:13) Market Realities and Compensation Strategies

(56:06) Sponsor: Corey Carlson's Rise Community

(57:20) Being Unavoidable and Investment Advice

(58:03) Closing Remarks

Keaton Turner begins the episode by tackling the issue of pretending, contrasting aspiring with pretending and emphasizing the need for humility. He shares personal experiences and offers advice to young professionals, highlighting the importance of surrounding oneself with experts and learning from past mistakes. Keaton discusses the risks associated with hiring the wrong expert and the impact pretending can have on one's career and personal life. He stresses the value of embracing coaching and maintaining a learner's mindset, learning from others' experiences. The episode concludes with a call to action for podcast support and reviews, along with some closing thoughts.

(0:00) Introduction and the problem with pretending

(3:03) Aspiring vs. Pretending and embracing humility

(6:22) Personal experiences with pretending

(9:02) Advice for young professionals

(14:24) The value of surrounding yourself with experts

(21:50) Reflecting on past mistakes and hiring smarter

(27:38) The risks of hiring the wrong expert

(28:31) The impact of pretending on career and personal life

(30:24) Embracing coaching and a learner's mindset

(34:23) The importance of learning from others' experiences

(37:17) Call to action: Support and reviews for the podcast

(40:00) Closing thoughts

Keaton Turner starts the episode with his morning routine and school drop-off, introducing Railroad Toby. Keaton delves into his self-care practices, emphasizing the significance of relaxation and deep thought on personal and business life. He discusses building confidence through self-improvement and highlights the benefits of skin-to-skin contact in his morning routine. Keaton reflects on post-facial care and self-image, balancing business perceptions with personal time. The discussion shifts to sustainable versus lifestyle business models, ending with closing thoughts and expressions of gratitude.

(0:00) Morning routine and school drop-off

(1:03) Introduction by Railroad Toby

(1:55) Keaton's morning self-care routine

(4:28) The importance of relaxation and deep thought

(6:14) Self-care and its impact on personal and business life

(10:09) Building confidence through self-improvement

(14:59) Benefits of skin-to-skin contact in the morning routine

(35:00) Reflections on post-facial care and self-image

(41:00) Balancing business perceptions with personal time

(44:50) Sustainable vs. lifestyle business models

(47:14) Closing thoughts and expressions of gratitude

Keaton Turner begins by addressing comments from a previous episode. He shares a story about a vice principal's surprise at a kid's chapel and celebrates the Indiana Hoosiers. Keaton highlights Curt Cignetti's influence on Indiana football, drawing parallels between football philosophies and business life. He stresses the importance of celebrating wins, nurturing talent, and avoiding complacency in business. Reflecting on inspiration from the Hoosiers, Keaton encourages listener interaction and feedback, acknowledges LinkedIn support, and addresses audience reactions, fostering a dynamic conversation.

(1:03) Curt Cignetti: This per diem podcast is wild.

(1:51) Starting the day and addressing previous episode comments

(3:13) Bad mood and vice principal's surprise at kid's chapel

(5:34) Indiana Hoosiers' celebration and shout out

(7:03) Keaton Turner: Curt Signetti's impact on Indiana football

(11:12) Applying football philosophies to business and life

(32:02) Celebrating wins and nurturing talent

(37:07) Avoiding complacency and taking steps in business

(39:31) Reflecting on inspiration from the Hoosiers

(40:02) Encouraging listener interaction and feedback

(41:45) Acknowledging LinkedIn support and addressing reactions

Keaton Turner kicks off the episode with a fair warning before diving into advice for men. He discusses what women want and the gap between expectations and reality in a man's career. Keaton emphasizes the importance of support for achieving dreams and addresses the erosion of dreams amid business challenges. He explores scorekeeping, expectations, and the need to support women and value the journey. Keaton also discusses the consequences of guilt, behavioral changes, and avoiding resentment, proposing solutions through communication and surprises. He shares personal communication struggles and encourages commitment, offering final advice.

(0:00) Introduction and fair warning

(0:44) Welcoming back the audience and directing the episode

(2:03) Advice for men and what women want

(4:26) Expectations vs. Reality in a man's career

(7:41) The impact of support on a man's dream

(10:01) Observations on the erosion of dreams and business challenges

(15:07) The truth about scorekeeping and expectations

(19:06) Supporting women and the importance of the journey

(22:06) The consequences of guilt and behavioral change

(26:05) Recognizing and avoiding resentment

(29:13) Solutions: Communication and scaring your partner

(34:43) Checking in and re-evaluating the journey

(36:51) Preparing for the business battle as a couple

(37:16) Keaton's personal communication struggles

(38:32) Encouraging commitment and final advice