Turner Mining Live

By Turner Mining Group

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What's Turner Mining Live about?

“Turner Mining Live” digs deep into the inner-workings of Turner Mining Group. Season 2 features 5 key players in the company that are critical to our business, revealing our struggles and uncovering what it takes to actually follow your passion.

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Turner Mining Live episodes:

05.14.2024
Keaton Turner & Jeff Turner: That's Why We Have Bourbon
Jeff Turner, Turner Mining Group's new CFO, joins Keaton Turner to discuss the vital role a CFO plays in small business success. They share practical strategies, like how to build trust with your team and finding that sweet spot between...
04.02.2024
Keaton Turner & Jeff Stevens: Navigating Life as CEO
Navigating the CEO landscape can be a solitary journey. Keaton Turner and Jeff Stevens compare their experiences as CEOs, discuss pivotal "sink or swim" moments, and offer advice on how to recognize if entrepreneurship is your true calling. This episode...
02.20.2024
Keaton Turner & Tucker Jensen: Turner Mining Group Values in Action
In this episode of Turner Mining Live, Keaton Turner is joined by Tucker Jensen, Director of Operational Excellence, as they dive into the core values that have shaped Turner Mining Group's culture and operational success. Going beyond mere decorations on...
01.16.2024
Keaton Turner & Patton Deischer: An Inside Look at Turner Mining Group's Evolution
Join Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun in the latest episode of Turner Mining Live as they chat with Patton Deischer, Chief of Staff at Turner Mining Group. As one of the company's first employees, Patton discusses his role, the company's...
08.30.2023
Keaton Turner & Eric Thran: Drama Kills
No one understands the saying, "If it's not farmed, it's mined" quite like Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, Eric Thran. With decades of experience in both farming and frac sand mining, Eric joins Keaton and Thomas to talk about the transition from...
07.20.2023
Keaton Turner & Dave Wilson: Lessons from the Equipment Dealer World
Dave Wilson joins Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun in this episode of Turner Mining Live to share his insights on the equipment dealer world. Transitioning from a corporate role at John Deere to West Side Tractor, he dives into lessons...
06.12.2023
Keaton Turner & Austin Anstoetter: Why do you work for Turner Mining Group?
In this episode of Turner Mining Live, Austin Anstoetter, Director of Engineering, teams up with Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun to dive into the pivotal role that hard work and perseverance have played in propelling his career.Making the leap from...
05.16.2023
Keaton Turner & Paul Moran: Becoming a Leader People Want to Follow
Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun are joined by Paul Moran, Chief Commercial Officer, at Turner Mining Group in his first appearance on Turner Mining Live! Paul brings a fresh perspective to the mining industry as he shares insights on...
11.15.2022
Keaton Turner & Cade Smith: Mastering the Equipment Business
When we say mining is in your blood, Cade Smith - our SVP of Equipment - is the perfect example. Born in a mining family, he was destined for the industry. Cade got his start at an early age...
08.09.2022
Keaton Turner & Blaine Larson: Why the hard lesson always pays off
Blaine Larson, Director of Operations, joins Keaton Turner, Thomas Haun and Patton Deischer on the latest episode of Turner Mining Live. After 38 years in the industry, he talks about the art form of moving dirt, industry changes, and why...
06.14.2022
Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Why We Launched Turner Staffing Group
After a podcast hiatus, Keaton and Thomas discuss what we're doing, where we're going and why we launched Turner Staffing Group. Transitioning from the wild west to growth mode 2.0, this is a live look into the all the changes...
09.01.2021
Keaton Turner: Are we on the right path?
New faces, legacy challenges, and relationship building woes — a lot has happened at Turner Mining Group over the past 6 months. Back from a podcast hiatus, season 5 kicks off at our Salt Lake City HQ. Hear from...
03.08.2021
Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Are you burnt out?
Burn out is real. In our high speed/high stress industry, we've recognized this is something that isn't widely discussed. To demonstrate our Heart for People value, we're changing that. Keaton and Thomas talk about burnout-breaking points and how we encourage...
03.01.2021
Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Does patience pay off?
Mastering your craft requires time and effort. Lacking patience in your career often leads to the belief that the grass will be greener somewhere else. Keaton and Thomas talk about creating value where you're planted and finding the balance between...
01.21.2021
Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Introducing Season 4 on Instagram Live
As transparent as it gets, we took Turner Mining Live to the next level. No editing. No rehearsing. We broadcasted the first episode of season 4 on Instagram live. Keaton and Thomas answer questions in real time, talk about...
12.28.2020
Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Why do we do this podcast?
Why did we create Turner Mining Live? Was it for leverage? Attention? Or maybe to uphold our value of transparency. We wanted Turner Mining Live to be a way we create the vision we want to see. As Keaton always...
12.22.2020
Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Do you know your greatest weakness?
Weaknesses. We all have them. No one likes to focus on their own limitations but ignoring them can prevent you from achieving what you want. Keaton and Thomas talk about the importance of identifying your weaknesses, doubling down on your...
12.14.2020
Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: How valuable is a plan?
Why are five year plans so difficult? What's the best way to get promoted? Keaton and Thomas get real about business planning and employer expectations in the latest episode of Turner Mining Live.
12.07.2020
Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Did COVID-19 change the industry?
Decision making in the world of COVID has it's challenges. College degrees, pandemic planning, and industry expectations - Keaton and Thomas talk about what rethinking the status quo looks like in 2020.
11.27.2020
Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Why is change necessary?
It's no secret Turner Mining Group has gone through a series of changes in 2020. Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun review lessons learned and why change is necessary within Turner Mining Group. Find out what change means for the...
11.10.2020
Patton Deischer: Why do people call you Little Adolf?
Fondly referred to as "Little Adolf," our 21-year-old Chief of Staff talks about what it means to be focused on the future and not get stuck in the moment. Patton was one of the earliest employees at Turner who has...
10.27.2020
Liz Freeman: Does anyone hate you?
Recruiter Liz Freeman, a self-proclaimed "raging ball of sunshine", brings her one-of-a-kind personality to the podcast. For a moment we were unsure whether she was going to flip the script and interview Keaton instead! Liz's energy and passion for people...
10.12.2020
Matt McClelland: Why do people think you're a jerk?
Hear from Operations Director, Matt McClelland as he talks about high expectations and what it takes to level up in mining. He, Keaton and Thomas talk about the pressure to deliver and holding yourself accountable. Matt brings the realities of...
09.29.2020
Gant Elmore: Why are you so intimidating?
While he's usually behind the scenes, Keaton's business partner Gant Elmore finally joins the podcast to talk about what they were thinking when they started Turner Mining Group. From growing up on the same street to scaling a business, they...
09.15.2020
Ben Schwanberg: How do you deal with losing?
Business Development manager Ben Schwanberg talks about the competitive drive it takes to bid project after project, the importance of relationships and what it takes to keep the fire going. He, Keaton and Thomas get into the impact of COVID...
05.27.2020
Episode 10: Is that it?
Dyno Nobel's Travis Martzall talks drilling, blasting and explosives and what it takes to come from humble beginnings to start a business. He talks about believing in the mission of Dyno and what he's able to drive forward despite the...
05.15.2020
Episode 9: Live for Real
Antsy from weeks of quarantine, Keaton takes Turner Mining Live to Instagram Live where he invites our fans to talk face-to-face about whatever's on their mind. This shows covers everything from the impacts of Covid-19 to scaling a business to...
04.24.2020
Episode 8: Behind the Camera
Content Director and Keaton's man crush, Zach Stinton, gives the real deal on capturing the Turner Mining Group journey. He and Keaton boil it down to the fact that people connect with people and how that affects the dynamic of...
04.08.2020
Episode 7: Betting on America
Professional freestyle motocross athlete Jarryd McNeil and Keaton hit on some overlapping points of passion when it comes to taking pride in America, moving dirt and finding purpose in life. The intense drive and honest positivity made clear in this...
03.20.2020
Episode 6: Earn Every Dollar
Matt Moldenhauer from Bellwether Forest Products talks about diving in head-first into the blue collar, small business world from his previous high profile business consulting life. He and Keaton talk about the "price" of learning in industries like logging and...
03.09.2020
Episode 5: Glass Case of Emotion
Jake Hubbell exposes the truth behind his role of Heavy Fleet Manager at Turner Mining Group. He, Keaton and Thomas talk openly about the ridiculous amount of responsibility this 24 year old takes on, how many ball kickings it took...
02.15.2020
Episode 4: Pink Hair & Skinny Jeans
As the first TMG employee on the podcast, Mikel Bowman spits straight fire on the topic of culture. He and Keaton talk about being real, being honest and that no matter how hard you try, you still screw the whole...
01.24.2020
Episode 3 - Part 2: You've Got to Taste It
Keaton and Conner finish their heated conversation about what it means to "be in it" and the crazy stories that come with being young business owners. Come back stories, dealing with the unforeseen and what a good beard can do...
01.13.2020
Episode 3: Passion or Bust
Conner Holmen, owner of In Depth Excavation, talks with Keaton about the value of mistakes (even the most expensive ones), having absolutely zero backup plan and how passion is trump when it comes to hiring the right people. This heated...
01.05.2020
Episode 2: Operations to Corporation
Caterpillar's Ryan Neal, Product Application Specialist for Large Excavators, talks about his journey from a small farm town to traveling the world on behalf of CAT equipment. Keaton and Ryan chop it up about raw talent, college education and what's...
12.09.2019
Episode 1: From the Ground Up
In our first full length episode of Turner Mining Live, Aaron Witt and Keaton talk about “the purpose” behind their entrepreneurship, the realities of starting something from nothing and what it’s like to be young and running a business. Things...
11.11.2019
Teaser Episode: The Why Behind Turner Mining Live
President Keaton Turner and Chief Operating Officer Thomas Haun discuss the purpose of a podcast both inside and outside of the organization. Candid conversation uncovers what's to come as we dive head first into sharing "ball busting" stories about the...