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Jump in the front seat as the host Keaton Turner takes you on a daily ride through his life as if you were sitting right there in the action with him. The Per Diem Podcast is a daily dialogue of the good, the bad, and the ugly of building a business.
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Keaton Turner kicks off the episode with an introduction featuring Frank Sinatra and Elon Musk. He shares his morning routine and a message from Sinatra before transitioning to Musk's insights on starting a company. Keaton reflects on startup realities, business challenges, travel struggles, and problem-solving. He addresses misconceptions about business ownership and explores managing growth with enthusiasm. Keaton emphasizes traits of successful business owners, systemic problem-solving, and mental preparation. The episode concludes with advice for young entrepreneurs, focusing on long-term problem-solving and encouragement, ending with Sinatra's "That's Life."
Keaton Turner welcomes listeners to the podcast, diving into the costs and operations of running it. He shares driving adventures and engaging listener interactions, including a shoutout to Nick in S Electric and the importance of business relationships. Keaton discusses challenges with slow-paying customers and vendors, highlighting cash flow issues during a coffee break. He shares restaurant stories, emphasizing leveraging money for better service and the power of early payments in enhancing customer service strategies. Keaton concludes with thoughts on earning special treatment, ending the episode with closing remarks and signing off.
Keaton Turner shares his experiences from Oregon, expressing gratitude to listeners while driving his Bronco. He reflects on the past year, incorporating listener feedback, and discusses the significance of patience in business involvement. Keaton explores the challenges and successes encountered while starting a business, highlighting execution's critical role as a life-or-death factor in business chapters. He acknowledges JT Nelson for insights on social media strategy, emphasizing its impact on growth. Keaton appreciates community support, discussing the balance between patience and execution in evolving strategies. The episode concludes with a focus on present execution and a call to action.
Keaton Turner kicks off with reflections on failure, success, and Death Valley, leading into a road trip discussion with Instagram insights and shout outs. He tackles online criticism and misconceptions about equipment management, exploring the financial risks of renting versus buying. Keaton discusses strategies for equipment purchases in short-term contracts, balancing renting for growth and buying used equipment for stability. He shares a story of a dredge purchase gone wrong, highlighting the risks of speculative buying. The episode also examines renting versus buying, benefits for small businesses, and the impact of bonus depreciation, while advising against chasing work and emphasizing expert advice.
Keaton Turner kicks off Season Three with a recap of past seasons, reflecting on the podcast journey and expressing gratitude to listeners. He provides a personal update on family health and life management, alongside Turner Mining Group's growth and hiring initiatives. Keaton discusses recording setup and logistics before moving to housekeeping, including contact info and the per diem hotline. Inspired by Scooter Braun's success, he shares insights on business success, emphasizing action over ideas and resilience through setbacks. Keaton explores the Scooter Braun and Taylor Swift story, stressing mindset over motivation and ignoring negativity. The episode concludes with thoughts on resilience, persistence, and embracing imperfection.
Keaton Turner begins by addressing Josh Mellott, offering encouragement and updates on wrapping up Season Two. He reflects on past chapters, gut instincts, and his mother's health, intertwining personal commitments with business. The episode delves into mindset, late-night decisions, and knowing when to walk away from life's various aspects, including employee departures. Keaton discusses emotions and finding peace in letting go, reevaluating life, and time management. He reflects on Season Two, teases Season Three, and expresses listener appreciation. The episode concludes with discussions on Turner Staffing, wine walks, marketing challenges, and maximizing podcast impact, bidding farewell to Season Two.
Keaton Turner kicks off the episode with his morning routine and breakfast with colleagues. He shares business and life war stories, discussing Slack communication, financial tactics, and future goals. The episode explores work-life balance, corrects a previous topic by Trevor, and uses "gateway drugs" as career metaphors. Keaton examines social media's impact on business image and warns against "shiny object syndrome." He addresses relationship pitfalls, scorekeeping in partnerships, and the dangers of venting to third parties. Lifestyle inflation in relationships is highlighted. Keaton wraps up with advice, meeting takeaways, and appreciation.
Keaton Turner opens up about the struggle with daily recordings and the commitment to consistency. He shares reflections from a dinner with Michael Botts and Daniel Kelly, touching on the camaraderie and future of their industry. Overcoming the "Sunday scaries" with advice from Shelby, he values sharing both good and bad days with listeners. Keaton includes feedback and prayers for Tyler, emphasizing the importance of community support. He delves into professional challenges and the industry's grind, stressing the need for taking responsibility for change. The episode highlights team contributions, mindset balance, and concludes with motivational thoughts.
Keaton Turner kicks off with a warm welcome, sharing a Saturday night movie pick and podcast updates, including a special "vault" episode. He reflects on themes of relatability and perception in business, discussing work-life balance, perseverance, and the need to pivot. Keaton explores the long-term impact of actions, patience with new hires, and decision-making strategies. The episode covers adapting in business, fostering a results-oriented mindset, and mentoring. Keaton also discusses team building, managing change, and the importance of patience and commitment in decision-making, before concluding with future plans.
Keaton Turner kicks off the episode with a warm welcome and dives into sales and marketing strategies, giving a nod to his dedicated team. He discusses the strategic use of short-term contracts and recognizes standout employees in logistics and coordination. A light-hearted coffee break segues into golf plans and a weekly competition. Keaton addresses a listener's dilemma involving a challenging coworker, weighing the merits of leaving versus learning from tough situations. He reflects on the value of difficult experiences and mindset shifts, offering insights on when to confront challenges and when to step back. The episode concludes with lessons from bad bosses, a call for reviews, and some humor.
In this episode, Keaton Turner explores environmental fees and their hidden costs from a customer perspective, continuing the equipment cost series. He recaps previous episodes and highlights the importance of team dynamics in equipment management. Keaton discusses strategies and methodologies, including internal equipment invoicing and its effects. He emphasizes integrating equipment and operations teams, the project manager's role in fostering internal customer service, and avoiding silos for unity. The episode concludes with a call for listener feedback on team strategies.
Keaton Turner explores mastering equipment costs, sharing insights from his experience. He tackles challenges like Equipment Operating Expenses (EOE) variability, idling implications, and calculating EOE by asset ID. Keaton discusses environmental fees, the importance of cost preparation for project bidding, and dispels equipment cost myths. He also provides a real-life example of equipment longevity and emphasizes the role of machine costs in business success. The episode concludes with a teaser for what's next.
In this episode, Keaton Turner reflects on overcoming a bad day and credits David Kellerstrasse for his influence. He discusses the power of mindset in facing challenges and shares industry news on MP Materials and Apple's investment. Keaton covers economic fluctuations in mining and answers a listener's question on equipment costing and strategy. He highlights Mike Vorster's book and discusses simplifying equipment ownership costs, financing, and estimating residual value. Topics include calculating ownership cost per hour, the impact of idling, and usage-based cost accounting, wrapping up with insights on equipment depreciation and field decisions.
In this episode, Keaton Turner opens up about a tough day and the journey to finding perspective amidst challenges. He shares updates from his family life, providing a glimpse into his personal world. The conversation transitions to overcoming business challenges, highlighting the importance of resilience and adaptability. Keaton emphasizes the significance of self-reflection in navigating both personal and professional hurdles. He wraps up the episode with closing thoughts and expresses appreciation for his listeners, reinforcing the value of their support and engagement.
In this episode, Keaton Turner navigates listener feedback, including humorous criticism, while sharing a weekend recap focused on family time. He addresses the tragic loss of an employee and the challenges it presents to the company. Keaton discusses maintaining company values amid accusations and emphasizes the importance of constructive feedback and perseverance. The episode explores managing a growing company, addressing employee concerns, and dealing with criticism while staying true to the mission. Keaton reflects on podcast consistency, content creation, and the concept of replaceability. He examines social media judgment, handling haters, and concludes with gratitude.
In this episode, Keaton Turner remembers Aaron Contreras and shares a segment from the vault. He discusses managing teams, decision-making, and handling incompetence. Keaton recounts a child's perspective on learning from mistakes and a mishap involving fluids. He explores the concept of beige flags, attracting talent in the mining industry, and the benefits of letting go. The episode also examines HR's role in termination decisions, the consequences of ignoring warning signs, and trusting leadership instincts. Keaton reflects on leadership's duty to preempt issues and team dynamics.
In this episode, Keaton Turner begins with Fiona's voicemail featuring song lyrics before sharing his favorite country song and a light-hearted beer session, highlighting the importance of fun. The conversation shifts to the impact of saying no and the value of annual trips. Keaton addresses messages from young listeners about relationships, discussing how to choose the right partner and recognizing warning signs. He uses a car analogy to explore narcissistic behavior in relationships and offers final thoughts on navigating these dynamics.
In this episode, Keaton Turner delves into a listener's struggles with a Tennessee rock quarry contract, highlighting financial strains from unpaid invoices and litigation. He discusses challenges with payroll, vendor payments, and dwindling savings, sharing personal stories of business hardships. Keaton emphasizes avoiding risky customers, understanding contract details, and knowing when to halt work. He explores monitoring customer payment reliability and avoiding unhealthy business relationships. The conversation includes steps to move forward, the importance of transparency, managing finances, and considering equity sales, while stressing self-awareness and resilience.
In this episode, Keaton Turner kicks off with a warm welcome and introduction, delving into the impact of annoying problems on personal life. He shares weather updates and reflects on life, recounting an encounter with a podcast supporter. The conversation shifts to advice, the drama triangle, and the significance of self-awareness, particularly in leadership. Keaton shares personal anecdotes on overconfidence and the importance of feedback, discussing readiness for new roles and self-awareness exercises. Emphasizing the value of embracing constructive feedback, he wraps up with closing thoughts and gratitude for his listeners.
In this episode, Keaton Turner shares Matt Steffens experiences moving livestock in Redmond, Oregon, reflecting on growth and the podcast's impact. He discusses entrepreneurship's highs and lows, networking opportunities, and reacts to Matt Steffens' video on humble beginnings and the American dream. Keaton emphasizes perseverance through business challenges, highlights network expansion, and gives a shoutout to Ace McCarthy. Topics include construction challenges, team updates, customer savings, and overcoming resistance to change. He explores organizational structure, management, preventing burnout, and scaling businesses, concluding with shoutouts and encouraging audience engagement.
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