In this episode of The Dirt Bags Podcast, host Luke Eggebraaten sits down with Matt Sockoch, co-owner of Payne Construction Services and Gateway Concrete Solutions. Matt shares why he chose to buy an existing concrete company rather than building one from the ground up. James Stiksma, owner of Canadian Septic and 2024 Dirt Bags Guest Host of the Year, also joins in to offer his perspective on the challenges and rewards of business ownership. Tune in for a candid conversation on entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and the business side of construction.

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