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July 9, 2025 64 mins

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Ryan and Ryam Nelson joined us for a real, down-to-earth conversation about building their concrete business from absolutely nothing - literally. In this episode they share about the early days of Concrete Creators, how they figured it out as they went, and what drove them to start a business and work together. The two of them now also own Jefferson Monument Works and talk about what it means to take on another business, and how it fits into their lifestyle. 

Get ready for some laugh-out-loud stories from Ryan and Smoke, as they share about the questionable decisions they made in their younger years. We cover everything from wrecked trucks and driving without a license to underage drinking and the kinds of things you'd only get away with before camera phones. 

It's all part of the story and might make you wonder how two ornery teenagers turned out to be successful business owners raising families. This one is all about small-town roots, having the right people in your corner, and busting your butt to get where you want to be.  

A big thank you to our sponsor, Roll On Dispatch, for supporting this episode. Their all-in-one trucking software makes managing livestock and commodity hauls easier, with tools for dispatching, invoicing, and seamless communication between the office and the road. 

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