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Per Diem Podcast
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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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In this episode, Keaton Turner begins by sharing Eric Bowman's voicemail and engaging with listeners' feedback. After welcoming listeners back and giving a shoutout to Eric, Keaton recounts a morning encounter that highlights the role of intimacy in business. He explores how appearance influences success, emphasizing the importance of effort in relationships and confidence. Attention to small details is identified as a key to success, and Keaton examines traits of successful individuals. He offers comprehensive advice on fashion and appearance, discussing how looking successful impacts business. The episode delves into the necessity of dressing well, social norms, public perception, and personal responsibility.
Keaton Turner begins the episode by recounting a triggering phone call that sets the stage for a discussion on dealing with toxic people. He examines the stress response associated with toxic relationships and the importance of cutting such influences out of one's life. Keaton delves into the detrimental impact of toxic relationships on well-being and the futility of trying to fix what is broken. He emphasizes choosing happiness and prioritizing personal growth over maintaining negative connections. Keaton reflects on the importance of not being a source of dread for others, offering encouragement to listeners to become the best version of themselves. The episode wraps up with closing thoughts and motivation for positive change.
In this episode, Keaton Turner kicks off by celebrating a wedding and introducing guest Dylan Mangum. He recaps previous podcast seasons and dives into Bud Light's marketing strategies, focusing on influencer impacts and financial outcomes for Anheuser Busch. Keaton discusses the importance of consumer perception, transparency in business, and learning from failures. He emphasizes the balance between authenticity and image, attracting genuine customers, and overcoming judgment. Keaton explores building a supportive community, ownership in silent business failures, and Bud Light's missed transparency opportunities. He shares strategies for career advancement at Turner before wrapping up with final thoughts and encouragement.
Keaton Turner begins by introducing the day's themes, setting the scene on a rainy Saturday. He navigates the complexities of customer relations and the challenges of maintaining control. Keaton shares insights into achieving work-life balance amidst personal struggles and family responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of taking breaks. The episode explores the emotional ripple effect of leadership and the necessity of stress recognition and management. Keaton discusses strategies for self-improvement and work-life balance, highlighting the importance of owning up to errors and acknowledging the mental toll of business. He concludes with reflections on seeking guidance and continuous growth.
Keaton Turner opens the episode with a warm greeting and shares his thoughts on CONEXPO and recent travel experiences. He delves into the intersection of business and personal growth, emphasizing the power of self-belief and being your own biggest fan. Keaton explores the mindset required for unwavering self-confidence and underscores its importance in business. He discusses the significance of keeping promises to oneself and offers strategies for boosting self-confidence to overcome challenges. Keaton provides insights into managing difficult conversations before engaging with listeners. The episode concludes with a look into Keaton's daily routine, expressions of gratitude, and a heartfelt sign-off.
Keaton Turner kicks off the episode with a warm welcome and dives into listener feedback and transformation stories. He shares insights on new projects and the intricacies of starting a business, highlighting the importance of managing cash flow and the benefits of credit lines. Keaton discusses strategies for generating revenue and building brand loyalty, emphasizing the need to master one's craft to outperform competitors. He explores attracting exceptional talent and the significance of teamwork in business. Keaton offers advice for aspiring business owners, focusing on brand development and overcoming financial challenges. The episode concludes with a call for continuous improvement and closing reflections.
Keaton Turner begins with a lesson from Sean Whelan's father before catching up on spring break activities. He shares the rediscovery of podcast mugs and office dynamics, reflecting on his family business background and an Instagram confrontation. The discussion shifts to industry changes, emphasizing social media's impact on recruitment and branding. Keaton explores the role of data in operations and stresses starting small with technology adoption. He delves into technological change, early adoption of autonomy and AI, and leadership's role in embracing tech. Reflecting on past predictions, Keaton discusses building a tech roadmap and the challenge of maintaining attention and relevance. He concludes with future technology predictions and closing remarks.
In this episode, Railroad Toby kicks things off before Keaton Turner welcomes listeners and shares a coffee shoutout. Keaton reflects on a recent date night and recovering from illness. The conversation explores trust in relationships, covering fidelity, sharing locations, passwords, and avoiding compromising situations. Keaton discusses building and maintaining trust, emphasizing vulnerability, conflict resolution, physical affection, and protecting each other publicly. The episode addresses lies, accountability, and transparency, highlighting trust as the foundation of marriage and parenting. Keaton shares practical trust-building tips, previews an upcoming guest, and concludes with listener appreciation. The episode wraps up with a discussion on men and w
Keaton Turner welcomes listeners back, sharing insights from a chaotic two weeks and providing a health update. He details recent site visits, customer interactions, and issues a nicotine challenge to Carl, reflecting on past quitting successes. Keaton emphasizes the impact of small decisions and praises the Nevada team during a desert drive. He underscores the importance of field visits, handling offensive names, and emotional control to preserve reputation. The discussion covers assessing relationship foundations and recognizing when they are broken. Keaton calls for podcast reviews, updates listeners on Carl's challenge, and explores leadership, ego, accountability, and resolving professional conflicts.
Keaton Turner opens the episode with an introduction and an announcement about an upcoming intermission. He shares a personal update on his mental health journey, emphasizing the importance of sustainability, feedback, and personal growth. Keaton discusses the concept of earning your per diem, linking it to the significance of maintaining faith throughout the process. He concludes the episode with final thoughts, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own growth and sign-off.
Keaton Turner begins the episode with morning motivation and an introduction to the podcast's theme. He emphasizes the importance of effort and self-improvement, engaging with listeners about the podcast's direction. Keaton draws inspiration from Zach Bryan's music, linking it to professionalism and dressing for success. He highlights the significance of focusing on controllable actions and strategies for continuous improvement. The discussion covers the value of practice and repetition in business, and how daily performance influences long-term success. Keaton warns about the consequences of not learning to say "no," and concludes with reflections on growth and success.
In this episode, Keaton Turner reflects on how cold weather sparks new ideas. He discusses the benefits of podcasting through business experiences and introduces a segment featuring Turner Mining Group. The conversation moves to reading body language in team dynamics and sharing sensitive details. Keaton emphasizes identifying root problems in business growth, training, process implementation, and simplifying strategies. He highlights overcoming industry challenges with creative solutions, inspired by innovative companies. Keaton values unconventional solutions and admires creative problem solvers, aiming for lasting solutions.
Keaton Turner addresses the importance of accepting responsibility and navigating daily challenges. He discusses handling bad news and the critical nature of responding to failure. A sponsor segment highlights listener appreciation, while positive audience feedback underscores the balance between experience and challenges. Keaton emphasizes accountability and leadership, recognizing the role of silent contributors and mental ownership in resolving issues. He reflects on leadership responsibilities regarding employee failures and stresses the need for action and responsibility. An upcoming episode is announced, followed by final thoughts and a challenge for listeners to engage and reflect.
Keaton Turner and Brandon Dimmer kick off the episode discussing morning routines and entrepreneurial challenges. Brandon shares his journey, including a humorous shirtless video story and the early growth struggles of his business. They touch on scaling, cash flow, and a partnership with Hoophaw. As projects grow, Brandon talks about managing back-office tasks and recognizing underlying issues. The episode covers the rock quarry project, Chapter 11 filing, and its implications, along with post-filing strategies. Personal hardships and faith play crucial roles in overcoming challenges. They wrap up with reflections and invite listener stories and support.
In this episode, Caden Cope talks resilience on a rainy day. Newcomer Railroad Toby joins Keaton Turner for upcoming discussions. Keaton reads reviews and addresses a voicemail about the importance of business failure. Brandon Dimmer updates his Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Challenges in the dirt business and unpaid work realities are explored, with insights from Railroad Toby on silent seasons. Keaton shares his near-giving-up moments, offering advice for entrepreneurs. The episode highlights the value of overcoming chaos, with real success emerging from adversity. Dimmer's message on bankruptcy and new beginnings concludes the discussion, encouraging support and sharing.
Keaton Turner kicks off the episode with Big Valentine, sharing voicemails from Texas and welcoming listeners back to the hotline messages. He reads podcast reviews and tackles listener questions, diving deep into the challenges of hiring from an owner's perspective. Keaton shares personal experiences and difficulties faced during the hiring process, including dealing with unexpected resignations and counter offers. He discusses the search for replacements, the importance of internal promotions, and encouraging employees. The episode highlights success stories of finding the right fit, offering final advice on hiring and believing in internal talent. Keaton concludes with closing remarks and a sponsor mention.
Keaton Turner kicks off the episode with personal updates, highlighting Turner Mining Group's growth. He candidly shares recent struggles and reflections, emphasizing the invaluable lessons gained from experience. Keaton discusses his caffeine habit and its influence on business decisions. A nod to the episode's sponsor, Dirt Gear Co, precedes a discussion on debunking the myth of a "sweet spot" in business and life. Keaton warns against complacency and underscores the competitive nature of business. He shares personal anecdotes of facing business challenges, engages with listener reviews and voicemails, and wraps up with thoughts on podcasting and maintaining motivation.
Keaton Turner introduces Railroad Toby, discussing the importance of trusting people's big plans. He addresses a listener's question from Instagram about finding investors, outlining steps for organically growing a business. Keaton emphasizes building a personal brand and understanding financial metrics to attract investors professionally. He explores the dynamics of partnering with investors and the execution pressure it entails. The episode compares starting a business with and without investors, cautioning against the allure of easy money and the risks of choosing the wrong investor. Keaton highlights the necessity of due diligence in investments and finding complementary business partners, wrapping up with final thoughts on raising capital.
Keaton Turner begins with shout outs and his admiration for the Ford Bronco Raptor. He explores the idea of being overly romantic in business, drawing parallels to family movie nights. Keaton reflects on lessons from these movies, particularly the importance of heeding warning signs in business. He discusses the pitfalls of pursuing contracts for misguided reasons, advocating for practicality over romance in decision-making. Keaton highlights the importance of understanding overhead and the risks of rapid scaling. He examines the balance between practicality and optics, the necessity of adjusting business relationships, and being realistic about job titles. Keaton concludes with a commitment to embrace practicality in both business and life.
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.

















