Dirt Talk by BuildWitt

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt

Welcome to the Dirt World's top podcast (self-proclaimed). Every week, host Aaron Witt, founder of BuildWitt, interviews construction and mining industry leaders in long form and shares updates on what's happening inside of BuildWitt.

Episodes

September 4, 2025 56 mins
Randy spent most of his professional life growing Blount Contracting, which he sold to WW Clyde in 2020. Shortly after the sale, he began helping BuildWitt part-time, and one, two, six, he’s now the CEO of our company. Follow Randy on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-blount-04a895a/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com!
Mark as Played
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! 
Mark as Played
August 28, 2025 112 mins
Dan Garcia is the CEO of CW Matthews, a large public works transportation contractor performing work across the Southeast. They are embarking on their biggest job ever, at over one billion dollars, and have industry-leading leadership programs, high school recruiting, and culture. Learn more about CW Matthews at https://cwmatthews.com/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Ques...
Mark as Played
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! 
Mark as Played
Nate started Landmark Excavating in his early 20s with nothing more than will and a creative spirit. Nowadays, they have hundreds of team members spread across Utah and the surrounding area, doing anything from large-scale site work to concrete. Learn more about Landmark at https://www.landmarkexc.com/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at dir...
Mark as Played
Aaron recaps more of his Indonesia trip and the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com!
Mark as Played
Grif Reome is the Director of Technical Workforce Development of Komatsu North America. After starting on the tools at his family’s construction company, he’s risen through the technician ranks to lead efforts to recruit and train the next generation of technicians. Learn more at https://www.komatsu.com/en-us Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email...
Mark as Played
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week and his trip to Indonesia. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com!
Mark as Played
Wally Adamchick is a well-known speaker and leadership trainer at his Firestarter Consulting company, where he's worked with many of the civil construction industry's top brands. To learn more about Wally's work, check out his website here: https://www.firestarterspeaking.com/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!
Mark as Played
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! 
Mark as Played
Hunter Strickler is President of LPX Group, which includes well-established heavy construction brands like Louisville Paving Company. After 75 years of business, Hunter talks about his journey in taking over the reins and leading the business into the next generation. To learn more about LPX, visit their website here: https://loupaving.com/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com!...
Mark as Played
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com!
Mark as Played
Caitlyn Cook is the VP of Marketing at ESS Companies, a brilliant 100% employee-owned civil construction company with operations from Missouri to Arizona. As Caitlyn helped architect the company’s well-known brand, she has plenty of smart things to say. Learn more about ESS Companies at https://emerysapp.com/ Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email u...
Mark as Played
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! 
Mark as Played
Eric Sellman is a seasoned civil construction industry leader with extensive experience in large-scale highway, renewable energy, and site development work. Today, he’s the COO of Brent Scarbrough, a legendary site development contractor in the Southeast. To learn more, check out their website here: https://brent.us/ — Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! — Questions or fe...
Mark as Played
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com! 
Mark as Played
Josh owns McCahill Enterprises, with ag development and heavy haul companies working throughout California’s Central Valley. If you enjoy almonds, oranges, or grapes, you have people like Josh to thank. You can follow his adventures on Instagram @ mccahilldozing Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!
Mark as Played
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! To learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com!  
Mark as Played
Dave Ramsey is a well-known American personal finance expert, author, radio show host, and businessman best known for his practical, faith-based approach to money management. His latest book, Build a Business You Love, covers the five stages of business. Find TONS of resources at the EntreLeadership website here: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/business/entreleadership Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit ...
Mark as Played
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Learn more about attending the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting www.dirtworld.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

    Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.