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
December 18, 2025 • 86 mins
Michele and Mike O’Rourke lead O’Rourke Wrecking Company, a Cincinnati-based demolition company with a long history of challenging projects across Ohio and beyond. As a husband and wife who took over the business unexpectedly decades ago, they’ve worked together to not only grow the company, but the demolition industry as a whole.
Learn more about O’Rourke Wrecking at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/o'rourke-wrecking-company/
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December 15, 2025 • 10 mins
Aaron gives an update on meeting a huge sales goal for the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit and a breakdown of the 100 new training videos added to the Improve platform.
Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!
To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com!
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December 11, 2025 • 109 mins
Adam is the Founder of AIM Intelligent Machines, a US-based company that automates ground-engaging machines, such as dozers and excavators, using AI and machine learning. Now a few years into business, they’re scaling across construction and mining operations worldwide.
Learn more about AIM at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aim-intelligent-machines/
Follow Adam on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsadilek/
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December 8, 2025 • 12 mins
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned after the close of the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit.
Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!
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December 4, 2025 • 61 mins
Aaron's back to answer your questions. Send us your questions — dirttalk@buildwitt.com!
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December 1, 2025 • 12 mins
Aaron talks about a recent tough pickle he had to tackle, his Vlog trip to visit Casella and their waste management operations, and the latest surrounding Dirt World.
Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!
To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com!
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November 27, 2025 • 137 mins
Brian Anderson is President of Bear Construction, a site work company based in Middle Tennessee. Started in 2019 by driving to water service projects in a Kia, Brian’s shared much of his business journey online for others to see and learn from.
Learn more about Bear Construction at: https://tnbearllc.com/
Follow Brian Anderson on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-anderson-08415560/
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November 24, 2025 • 13 mins
Aaron recaps his recent speaking engagement at the annual Bring Back the Trades event, some quick thoughts on AI tools, and what it means to have had 1,300+ attendees at the 2025 Ariat Dirt World Summit.
Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!
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November 19, 2025 • 136 mins
Dick’s CEO of Bluelight Machines, an autonomous civil construction machine startup that’s already working with leading civil companies nationwide to automate rollers and articulated trucks. He’s using many lessons learned from building a previous technology company serving the civil construction and mining industries to help contractors build better than ever.
Learn more about Bluelight Machines at: https://www.linkedin.com/compan...
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November 17, 2025 • 15 mins
Aaron recaps his attendance at a recent Dale Carnegie conference and gives some thoughts on learning culture.
Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!To learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit, visit www.dirtworld.com!
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November 13, 2025 • 116 mins
Paul is President of Solomon Builders, a Nashville-based general contractor who’s performed notable work like the Ramsey Solutions HQ and the Nashville Zoo. After a tragic event in 2020 put the company's future in question, they’ve been on a journey to define who they are and double down on it.
Learn more about Solomon Builders: https://www.solomonbuilders.com/
Follow Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-jones-378a...
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November 10, 2025 • 15 mins
Aaron recaps the latest at BuildWitt.
Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!
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November 6, 2025 • 142 mins
Joe is CEO of East Bay Tire, a California-based tire distributor and service provider, serving anyone from trucking companies to ports to quarries. With thousands of customers and applications, Joe is taking the company in a more service and data-driven direction, aiming to educate customers and provide greater value than the traditional tire model. And while not sexy, the whole world moves on tires!
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November 3, 2025 • 15 mins
Aaron gives a look ahead to 2026 and discusses churn.
Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!
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October 30, 2025 • 121 mins
Jared Kuepfer started a crushing business in Ontario, Canada, in 2019 after spotting an opportunity in the market, and has been full-send since. He has learned through trial and error and has shared the lessons he's learned along the way online.
Learn more about ARRO Crushing at: https://www.arrocrushing.ca/
Follow Jared on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredarrocrushing/
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October 27, 2025 • 12 mins
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!
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October 23, 2025 • 101 mins
After a long career in equipment sales and dealer leadership, Alex Kraft thought there may be a better way to buy and sell machines. After realizing the bigger need was servicing equipment, he pivoted Heave to become a marketplace connecting independent technicians with contractors needing service. It’s NEAT.
Learn more about Heave at: https://www.heaveapp.com/
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October 20, 2025 • 17 mins
Aaron opens up about the latest changes at BuildWitt, including the tough decision to let several team members go. He talks candidly about what led to this moment, the lessons learned from past financial challenges, and how the company is shifting from investor-backed growth to true profitability. It’s a raw look at what it takes to stay focused, stay honest, and keep building for the next generation of the Dirt World.
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October 16, 2025 • 125 mins
While Peter Banks has spent his entire career in the demolition industry, working anywhere from Boston to Detroit, he’s now working on his biggest project yet—elevating the industry. Thanks to the National Demolition Association (NDA), the industry has common safety standards, training, and new legitimate certifications.
Learn more by visiting the NDA website: https://www.demolitionassociation.com/
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October 13, 2025 • 17 mins
This week, Aaron gets real about what’s really going on behind the scenes at BuildWitt. From leadership challenges to financial pressure and constant travel, he opens up about the hard parts of running a business—while explaining why the struggle is actually a sign of growth. He also clears the air on his globe-trotting lifestyle and how it fuels the mission to better serve the Dirt World. It’s an honest look at what “killing it” r...
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