Struggling with employee turnover and work-life balance? Dan and Jenna Moon from Total Excavating and Grading join Taylor today to share their journey of taking over the business and building a thriving company! Together, they reveal practical leadership and restructuring secrets to create a family-first culture.
Learn how to improve your team, skills, and find time for what really matters! Discover the key insights that transformed their company and how you can achieve business success without sacrificing everything else. Building a great business and a great life IS possible!
🎯 KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS:
💰 EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION [00:9:59]:
"Our kids, they need to be very grateful for all of the employees that decide to show up for us because all of the things that we get...the trips, all of those pieces, it's because we have people that are willing to come work for us."
Seriously, guys, this is gold. Hear how Dan and Jenna teach their kids to be grateful for the team. It's not just about the bottom line; it's about building a company where everyone feels valued. You can't fake this stuff, and it pays off in employee loyalty big time.
💡 SUPERINTENDENT STRUCTURE [00:19:26]:
"Now we have superintendents that get assigned a job or a project...It's working out a lot better now that way. Before we had no one really specifically taking care of the project."
Struggling to keep projects on track? Dan and Jenna found that putting supers in charge was a game-changer. This isn't just about micromanaging; it's about giving someone ownership and making sure those balls don't get dropped between the field and the office. Check out this system - could be a lifesaver.
🔑 LEADERSHIP EVOLUTION [00:22:41]:
"I would get frustrated and basically scream and holler and call people names...I just finally realized that you don't get anywhere talking to people that way."
Alright, gotta be honest – who hasn't lost their cool on the job site? Dan gets real about his evolution from screamer to, well, a better leader! This is a must-listen if you're looking to create a positive work environment.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Dan and Jenna Moon
01:01 - What Total Excavating Does and Favorite Projects
03:04 - How They Took Over the Family Business
05:33 - Balancing Marriage, Family and Business Ownership
07:40 - Teaching Work Ethic, Gratitude and Leadership to Their Kids
12:34 - Raising Kids While Running a Growing Business
15:29 - Managing 60 Union Employees and Building Leadership Structure
19:05 - Role of Site Supers
21:47 - Dan’s Shift from Old-School Boss to Modern Leader
23:21 - Training Foremen to Lead — Why It Matters
26:08 - Using Extreme Ownership to Build Company Culture
27:48 - Adding Emotional Intelligence to Leadership Training
29:46 - Future Plans for Leadership and Employee Development
31:58 - In-House vs Outsourced Training
🔗 CONNECT WITH DAN and JENNA MOON:
Total Excavating Website: https://totalexcavating.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalexcavatingandgrading/
Dan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-moon-9869b6123/
Jenna’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-moon-5779b3123/
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