Turner Mining Live Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:15:14 -0500 http://www.turnermining.com en-us © 2026 Turner Mining Live yes 231c05ce-ca8c-5741-8411-5e3f67f5d841 Turner Mining Group episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) mining, innovation, disruption, heavy equipment, construction, blue collar Turner Mining Group https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8jqcd65fzv1zbx6t1y97vuwxobrl?.jpg Turner Mining Live http://www.turnermining.com Live from Agg1: New marketing guy (Cade) chats with Joe & Jake Live from Agg1: New marketing guy (Cade) chats with Joe & Jake What happens when the new guy joins the industry and grabs a mic at AGG1? Cade Chudy sits down with two Turner Mining pros — Joe Lord and Jake Hubbell — to ask the questions no one else will. It’s part beginner’s guide, part behind-the-scenes banter, and all real talk about what it actually takes to thrive in mining. Whether you're green like Cade or seasoned like Jake and Joe, this episode digs into the culture, the chaos, and the calling of modern mining.


]]> What happens when the new guy joins the industry and grabs a mic at AGG1? Cade Chudy sits down with two Turner Mining pros — Joe Lord and Jake Hubbell — to ask the questions no one else will. It’s part beginner’s guide, part behind-the-scenes banter, and all real talk about what it actually takes to thrive in mining. Whether you're green like Cade or seasoned like Jake and Joe, this episode digs into the culture, the chaos, and the calling of modern mining.


]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-17066485 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400 3522 mining, blue collar, turner, turner mining, podcast, heavy equipment, drilling, agg1, blasting, innovation, mine, miners, miner full false Keaton Turner & AON: Partnerships Are Powered By People Keaton Turner & AON: Partnerships Are Powered By People Keaton Turner sits down with Jim Dunn, John O'Kane, and Daniel Britton, from AON, to discuss the importance of risk management and partnerships in America. They explore the importance of matching risk with novel solutions, insurance's role in mining and American business, and the need for strong partnerships.

The conversation covers U.S. business, the economic impact of risk, and the disconnects that can happen between clients and suppliers. The AON team and Keaton share insights on engaging customers, fostering aligned partnerships, and building a values-based approach to drive business results in America.

]]> Keaton Turner sits down with Jim Dunn, John O'Kane, and Daniel Britton, from AON, to discuss the importance of risk management and partnerships in America. They explore the importance of matching risk with novel solutions, insurance's role in mining and American business, and the need for strong partnerships.

The conversation covers U.S. business, the economic impact of risk, and the disconnects that can happen between clients and suppliers. The AON team and Keaton share insights on engaging customers, fostering aligned partnerships, and building a values-based approach to drive business results in America.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-16557273 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 5463 6 1 full false Keaton Turner & Ryan Sistad: The Future of Mining in America Keaton Turner & Ryan Sistad: The Future of Mining in America Keaton Turner sits down with Ryan Sistad, Executive Director of Better in Our Backyard, to discuss the future of mining in America. They explore responsible industrial development, mining’s role in national security and the green energy transition, and the need for stronger public advocacy.

The conversation covers U.S. mining permits, the economic impact of mining jobs, and the disconnect between industry efforts and public perception. Ryan and Keaton share insights on engaging younger generations, fostering resilience, and building a bold pro-mining voice to drive an industrial revolution in America.

]]> Keaton Turner sits down with Ryan Sistad, Executive Director of Better in Our Backyard, to discuss the future of mining in America. They explore responsible industrial development, mining’s role in national security and the green energy transition, and the need for stronger public advocacy.

The conversation covers U.S. mining permits, the economic impact of mining jobs, and the disconnect between industry efforts and public perception. Ryan and Keaton share insights on engaging younger generations, fostering resilience, and building a bold pro-mining voice to drive an industrial revolution in America.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-16301097 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500 5567 mining, leadership, blue collar, culture, teamwork, millennial, gen z, business podcast, leadership podcasts, construction podcasts, construction 37 full false Keaton Turner & Sarah D'Amico: Hate Comments and New Bosses Keaton Turner & Sarah D'Amico: Hate Comments and New Bosses In the latest episode of Turner Mining Live, Keaton Turner & Sarah D'Amico, head of marketing for Turner Mining Group and Turner Staffing Group, tackle hate comments, the power of saying yes, and how to recognize when you're ready for a new boss. Learn why Keaton says he "wants all the smoke" on social media and gain insights on leadership transitions and effective content strategies. 

]]> In the latest episode of Turner Mining Live, Keaton Turner & Sarah D'Amico, head of marketing for Turner Mining Group and Turner Staffing Group, tackle hate comments, the power of saying yes, and how to recognize when you're ready for a new boss. Learn why Keaton says he "wants all the smoke" on social media and gain insights on leadership transitions and effective content strategies. 

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-15192327 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0400 7155 mining, leadership, blue collar, culture, teamwork, millennial, gen z, business podcast, leadership podcasts, construction podcasts, construction 36 full false Keaton Turner & Jeff Turner: That's Why We Have Bourbon Keaton Turner & Jeff Turner: That's Why We Have Bourbon Jeff Turner, Turner Mining Group's new CFO, joins Keaton Turner to discuss the vital role a CFO plays in small business success. They share practical strategies, like how to build trust with your team and finding that sweet spot between growing fast and staying financially sound.  

Addressing the delicate balance between scaling up and preserving Turner Mining Group's unique identity, Keaton openly acknowledges himself as Jeff's primary challenge within the organization and talks about the art of letting go to help the business grow. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, this conversation offers invaluable insights to help you steer your business toward sustainable growth.

]]> Jeff Turner, Turner Mining Group's new CFO, joins Keaton Turner to discuss the vital role a CFO plays in small business success. They share practical strategies, like how to build trust with your team and finding that sweet spot between growing fast and staying financially sound.  

Addressing the delicate balance between scaling up and preserving Turner Mining Group's unique identity, Keaton openly acknowledges himself as Jeff's primary challenge within the organization and talks about the art of letting go to help the business grow. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, this conversation offers invaluable insights to help you steer your business toward sustainable growth.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-15027847 Tue, 14 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 7864 mining, leadership, blue collar, culture, teamwork, millennial, gen z, business podcast, leadership podcasts, construction podcasts, construction 35 full false Keaton Turner & Jeff Stevens: Navigating Life as CEO Keaton Turner & Jeff Stevens: Navigating Life as CEO Navigating the CEO landscape can be a solitary journey. Keaton Turner and Jeff Stevens compare their experiences as CEOs, discuss pivotal "sink or swim" moments, and offer advice on how to recognize if entrepreneurship is your true calling. This episode also dives into the role faith has played in their leadership approaches and provides practical takeaways to set ambitious goals, build better support systems, and find success amidst the chaos.

]]> Navigating the CEO landscape can be a solitary journey. Keaton Turner and Jeff Stevens compare their experiences as CEOs, discuss pivotal "sink or swim" moments, and offer advice on how to recognize if entrepreneurship is your true calling. This episode also dives into the role faith has played in their leadership approaches and provides practical takeaways to set ambitious goals, build better support systems, and find success amidst the chaos.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-14815054 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0400 5601 mining, leadership, blue collar, culture, teamwork, millennial, gen z, business podcast, leadership podcasts, construction podcasts, construction 34 full false Keaton Turner & Tucker Jensen: Turner Mining Group Values in Action Keaton Turner & Tucker Jensen: Turner Mining Group Values in Action In this episode of Turner Mining Live, Keaton Turner is joined by Tucker Jensen, Director of Operational Excellence, as they dive into the core values that have shaped Turner Mining Group's culture and operational success. Going beyond mere decorations on the wall, our team explains how these values have created an environment where individuals and teams are positioned to thrive. 

Tucker draws from his extensive experience in various mining environments across the world to share leadership tips and insights on aligning personal growth with company objectives. This discussion highlights the guiding principles that shape our culture and foster collaboration within the Turner Mining Group team.

]]> In this episode of Turner Mining Live, Keaton Turner is joined by Tucker Jensen, Director of Operational Excellence, as they dive into the core values that have shaped Turner Mining Group's culture and operational success. Going beyond mere decorations on the wall, our team explains how these values have created an environment where individuals and teams are positioned to thrive. 

Tucker draws from his extensive experience in various mining environments across the world to share leadership tips and insights on aligning personal growth with company objectives. This discussion highlights the guiding principles that shape our culture and foster collaboration within the Turner Mining Group team.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-14540641 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0500 4069 mining, leadership, blue collar, culture, teamwork, millennial, gen z, business podcast, leadership podcasts, construction podcasts, construction 33 full false Keaton Turner & Patton Deischer: An Inside Look at Turner Mining Group's Evolution Keaton Turner & Patton Deischer: An Inside Look at Turner Mining Group's Evolution Join Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun in the latest episode of Turner Mining Live as they chat with Patton Deischer, Chief of Staff at Turner Mining Group. As one of the company's first employees, Patton discusses his role, the company's evolution from the early days to present, and their pursuit of excellence in 2024.

Learn how the team actively strives for excellence, engages in challenging conversations, and makes impactful decisions for the betterment of the entire organization. 

]]> Join Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun in the latest episode of Turner Mining Live as they chat with Patton Deischer, Chief of Staff at Turner Mining Group. As one of the company's first employees, Patton discusses his role, the company's evolution from the early days to present, and their pursuit of excellence in 2024.

Learn how the team actively strives for excellence, engages in challenging conversations, and makes impactful decisions for the betterment of the entire organization. 

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-14319998 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500 5688 mining, leadership, blue collar, culture, teamwork, millennial, gen z, business podcast, leadership podcasts, construction podcasts, construction 32 full false Keaton Turner & Eric Thran: Drama Kills Keaton Turner & Eric Thran: Drama Kills No one understands the saying, "If it's not farmed, it's mined" quite like Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, Eric Thran. With decades of experience in both farming and frac sand mining, Eric joins Keaton and Thomas to talk about the transition from life as a local dairy farmer to a mine supervisor traveling the country. He dives into his experiences navigating challenging managers, working alongside his wife, and how he's forged a successful career in a completely new industry. 

]]> No one understands the saying, "If it's not farmed, it's mined" quite like Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, Eric Thran. With decades of experience in both farming and frac sand mining, Eric joins Keaton and Thomas to talk about the transition from life as a local dairy farmer to a mine supervisor traveling the country. He dives into his experiences navigating challenging managers, working alongside his wife, and how he's forged a successful career in a completely new industry. 

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-13500383 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0400 4032 blue collar, leadership, management, people, culture, heavy equipment, mining, construction 31 full false Keaton Turner & Dave Wilson: Lessons from the Equipment Dealer World Keaton Turner & Dave Wilson: Lessons from the Equipment Dealer World Dave Wilson joins Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun in this episode of Turner Mining Live to share his insights on the equipment dealer world. Transitioning from a corporate role at John Deere to West Side Tractor, he dives into lessons learned in both white-collar and blue-collar settings,  the art of prioritizing people, and key takeaways from rehiring former employees.  No matter the stage of your career, he offers advice that can be applied to any industry.


]]> Dave Wilson joins Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun in this episode of Turner Mining Live to share his insights on the equipment dealer world. Transitioning from a corporate role at John Deere to West Side Tractor, he dives into lessons learned in both white-collar and blue-collar settings,  the art of prioritizing people, and key takeaways from rehiring former employees.  No matter the stage of your career, he offers advice that can be applied to any industry.


]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-13258295 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 3800 gen z, millennial, leaders, blue collar, leadership, management, people, culture, heavy equipment, mining, construction 30 full false Keaton Turner & Austin Anstoetter: Why do you work for Turner Mining Group? Keaton Turner & Austin Anstoetter: Why do you work for Turner Mining Group? In this episode of Turner Mining Live, Austin Anstoetter, Director of Engineering, teams up with Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun to dive into the pivotal role that hard work and perseverance have played in propelling his career.

Making the leap from one of the most established heavy civil contractors in the U.S. to a young Turner Mining Group, Austin candidly shares the challenges, similarities, and invaluable lessons he's learned along the way. 

With a focus on his involvement in Turner's most demanding projects and his instrumental role in the company's data-driven evolution, this episode offers a glimpse into Austin's inspiring path to success as he answers the questions, "what in the world made you stay when some people wouldn't?"


]]> In this episode of Turner Mining Live, Austin Anstoetter, Director of Engineering, teams up with Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun to dive into the pivotal role that hard work and perseverance have played in propelling his career.

Making the leap from one of the most established heavy civil contractors in the U.S. to a young Turner Mining Group, Austin candidly shares the challenges, similarities, and invaluable lessons he's learned along the way. 

With a focus on his involvement in Turner's most demanding projects and his instrumental role in the company's data-driven evolution, this episode offers a glimpse into Austin's inspiring path to success as he answers the questions, "what in the world made you stay when some people wouldn't?"


]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-13026203 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0400 3827 gen z, mining, millennial, equipment, heavy equipment, excavator, dozer, leadership, development, training 29 full false Keaton Turner & Paul Moran: Becoming a Leader People Want to Follow Keaton Turner & Paul Moran: Becoming a Leader People Want to Follow Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun are joined by Paul Moran, Chief Commercial Officer, at Turner Mining Group in his first appearance on Turner Mining Live! 

Paul brings a fresh perspective to the mining industry as he shares  insights on relationship management, how to find a mentor, and the importance of networking within a seasoned mining community.

Highlighting the challenges faced in acquiring new business, he also discusses the importance of hard work, continued patience and how you can become a leader people want to follow. Check out  the latest episode of Turner Mining Live to listen to his story! 

]]> Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun are joined by Paul Moran, Chief Commercial Officer, at Turner Mining Group in his first appearance on Turner Mining Live! 

Paul brings a fresh perspective to the mining industry as he shares  insights on relationship management, how to find a mentor, and the importance of networking within a seasoned mining community.

Highlighting the challenges faced in acquiring new business, he also discusses the importance of hard work, continued patience and how you can become a leader people want to follow. Check out  the latest episode of Turner Mining Live to listen to his story! 

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-12859294 Tue, 16 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400 4513 mining, millennial, equipment, heavy equipment, excavator, dozer, leadership, development, training 28 full false Keaton Turner & Cade Smith: Mastering the Equipment Business Keaton Turner & Cade Smith: Mastering the Equipment Business When we say mining is in your blood, Cade Smith - our SVP of Equipment -  is the perfect example. Born in a mining family, he was destined for the industry. 

Cade got his start at an early age as a mechanic. A jack of all trades, he's led teams in mine operations, maintenance, and equipment rebuilds.

Bringing over 30 years of experience from several major US mining companies, Cade talks about his approach to navigating the equipment business and explains why it takes determination and bull-headedness to be successful.

]]> When we say mining is in your blood, Cade Smith - our SVP of Equipment -  is the perfect example. Born in a mining family, he was destined for the industry. 

Cade got his start at an early age as a mechanic. A jack of all trades, he's led teams in mine operations, maintenance, and equipment rebuilds.

Bringing over 30 years of experience from several major US mining companies, Cade talks about his approach to navigating the equipment business and explains why it takes determination and bull-headedness to be successful.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-11672211 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500 4029 gen z, mining, millennial, equipment, heavy equipment, excavator, dozer, leadership, development, training 27 full false Keaton Turner & Blaine Larson: Why the hard lesson always pays off Keaton Turner & Blaine Larson: Why the hard lesson always pays off Blaine Larson, Director of Operations, joins Keaton Turner, Thomas Haun and Patton Deischer on the latest episode of Turner Mining Live. 

After 38 years in the industry, he talks about the art form of moving dirt, industry changes, and why the hardest lessons always pay off in the end. Check out the full episode to learn more about his story. 

]]> Blaine Larson, Director of Operations, joins Keaton Turner, Thomas Haun and Patton Deischer on the latest episode of Turner Mining Live. 

After 38 years in the industry, he talks about the art form of moving dirt, industry changes, and why the hardest lessons always pay off in the end. Check out the full episode to learn more about his story. 

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-11088145 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0400 4070 mining, millennial, equipment, heavy equipment, excavator, dozer, leadership, development, training 26 full true Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Why We Launched Turner Staffing Group Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Why We Launched Turner Staffing Group After a podcast hiatus, Keaton and Thomas discuss what we're doing, where we're going and why we launched Turner Staffing Group. Transitioning from the wild west to growth mode 2.0, this is a live look into the all the changes inside Turner Mining Group.  

]]> After a podcast hiatus, Keaton and Thomas discuss what we're doing, where we're going and why we launched Turner Staffing Group. Transitioning from the wild west to growth mode 2.0, this is a live look into the all the changes inside Turner Mining Group.  

]]> Buzzsprout-10771656 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400 3765 mining, millennial, equipment, heavy equipment, excavator, dozer, leadership, development, training 25 full false Keaton Turner: Are we on the right path? Keaton Turner: Are we on the right path? New faces, legacy challenges, and relationship building woes — a lot has happened at Turner Mining Group over the past 6 months.  Back from a podcast hiatus, season 5 kicks off at our Salt Lake City HQ. Hear from Keaton Turner, Thomas Haun, Jeremy Alford, Bill Oglesby, Hayley Wallin and Aaron Brown. 

]]> New faces, legacy challenges, and relationship building woes — a lot has happened at Turner Mining Group over the past 6 months.  Back from a podcast hiatus, season 5 kicks off at our Salt Lake City HQ. Hear from Keaton Turner, Thomas Haun, Jeremy Alford, Bill Oglesby, Hayley Wallin and Aaron Brown. 

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-9124773 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0400 5259 mining, heavy equipment, small business, blue collar, innovation, entrepreneurship, young leaders 24 full false Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Are you burnt out? Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Are you burnt out? Burn out is real. In our high speed/high stress industry, we've recognized this is something that isn't widely discussed. To demonstrate our Heart for People value, we're changing that. Keaton and Thomas talk about burnout-breaking points and how we encourage actionable coping strategies on the latest episode of Turner Mining Live.





]]> Burn out is real. In our high speed/high stress industry, we've recognized this is something that isn't widely discussed. To demonstrate our Heart for People value, we're changing that. Keaton and Thomas talk about burnout-breaking points and how we encourage actionable coping strategies on the latest episode of Turner Mining Live.





]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-8102257 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0500 4144 mining, heavy equipment, small business, blue collar, innovation, entrepreneurship, young leaders 23 full true Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Does patience pay off? Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Does patience pay off? Mastering your craft requires time and effort. Lacking patience in your career often leads to the belief that the grass will be greener somewhere else. Keaton and Thomas talk about creating value where you're planted and finding the balance between being persistently patient and aggressively assertive.

]]> Mastering your craft requires time and effort. Lacking patience in your career often leads to the belief that the grass will be greener somewhere else. Keaton and Thomas talk about creating value where you're planted and finding the balance between being persistently patient and aggressively assertive.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-8054631 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0500 4260 mining, heavy equipment, small business, blue collar, innovation, entrepreneurship, young leaders 22 full true Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Introducing Season 4 on Instagram Live Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Introducing Season 4 on Instagram Live As transparent as it gets, we took Turner Mining Live to the next level. No editing. No rehearsing. We broadcasted the first episode of season 4 on Instagram live.  Keaton and Thomas answer questions in real time, talk about recruiting the next generation miner, and discuss what it means to deliver next level professional service to the mining industry. 

]]> As transparent as it gets, we took Turner Mining Live to the next level. No editing. No rehearsing. We broadcasted the first episode of season 4 on Instagram live.  Keaton and Thomas answer questions in real time, talk about recruiting the next generation miner, and discuss what it means to deliver next level professional service to the mining industry. 

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-7411918 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0500 4921 mining, heavy equipment, small business, blue collar, innovation, entrepreneurship, young leaders 21 full false Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Why do we do this podcast? Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Why do we do this podcast? Why did we create Turner Mining Live? Was it for leverage? Attention? Or maybe to uphold our value of transparency. We wanted Turner Mining Live to be a way we create the vision we want to see. As Keaton always says, it's not who you know, but who knows you. Dig into the last episode of season 3  to learn more about some of the lessons we've learned from the podcast.

]]> Why did we create Turner Mining Live? Was it for leverage? Attention? Or maybe to uphold our value of transparency. We wanted Turner Mining Live to be a way we create the vision we want to see. As Keaton always says, it's not who you know, but who knows you. Dig into the last episode of season 3  to learn more about some of the lessons we've learned from the podcast.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-7036513 Mon, 28 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0500 2127 mining, heavy equipment, small business, blue collar, innovation, entrepreneurship, young leaders 20 full false Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Do you know your greatest weakness? Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Do you know your greatest weakness? Weaknesses. We all have them. No one likes to focus on their own limitations but ignoring them can prevent you from achieving what you want. Keaton and Thomas talk about the importance of identifying your weaknesses, doubling down on your strengths, and the balance between enhancing your strengths and improving your inhibitions.


]]> Weaknesses. We all have them. No one likes to focus on their own limitations but ignoring them can prevent you from achieving what you want. Keaton and Thomas talk about the importance of identifying your weaknesses, doubling down on your strengths, and the balance between enhancing your strengths and improving your inhibitions.


]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-6957716 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:00:00 -0500 3575 mining, heavy equipment, small business, blue collar, innovation, entrepreneurship, young leaders 19 full false Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: How valuable is a plan? Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: How valuable is a plan? Why are five year plans so difficult? What's the best way to get promoted? Keaton and Thomas get real about business planning and employer expectations in the latest episode of Turner Mining Live. 

]]> Why are five year plans so difficult? What's the best way to get promoted? Keaton and Thomas get real about business planning and employer expectations in the latest episode of Turner Mining Live. 

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-6845191 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0500 3481 mining, heavy equipment, small business, blue collar, innovation, entrepreneurship, young leaders 18 full false Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Did COVID-19 change the industry? Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Did COVID-19 change the industry? Decision making in the world of COVID has it's challenges. College degrees, pandemic planning, and industry expectations - Keaton and Thomas talk about what rethinking the status quo looks like in 2020. 

]]> Decision making in the world of COVID has it's challenges. College degrees, pandemic planning, and industry expectations - Keaton and Thomas talk about what rethinking the status quo looks like in 2020. 

]]> Buzzsprout-6738031 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500 3091 mining, heavy equipment, small business, blue collar, innovation, entrepreneurship, young leaders 17 full false Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Why is change necessary? Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Why is change necessary? It's no secret Turner Mining Group has gone through a series of changes in 2020. Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun review lessons learned and why change is necessary within Turner Mining Group. Find out  what change means for the future of the company, our staff and our team goals moving forward.  

]]> It's no secret Turner Mining Group has gone through a series of changes in 2020. Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun review lessons learned and why change is necessary within Turner Mining Group. Find out  what change means for the future of the company, our staff and our team goals moving forward.  

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-6577462 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500 4852 mining, heavy equipment, small business, blue collar, innovation, entrepreneurship, young leaders 16 full false Patton Deischer: Why do people call you Little Adolf? Patton Deischer: Why do people call you Little Adolf? Fondly referred to as "Little Adolf," our 21-year-old Chief of Staff talks about what it means to be focused on the future and not get stuck in the moment. Patton was one of the earliest employees at Turner who has been on a rampage to move the business forward since day one. He, Keaton and Thomas talk about the reason why we keep scraping old practices and starting new ones in order to drive results.

]]> Fondly referred to as "Little Adolf," our 21-year-old Chief of Staff talks about what it means to be focused on the future and not get stuck in the moment. Patton was one of the earliest employees at Turner who has been on a rampage to move the business forward since day one. He, Keaton and Thomas talk about the reason why we keep scraping old practices and starting new ones in order to drive results.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-6308788 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -0500 3933 mining, heavy equipment, construction, blue collar, podcast, innovation, small business, excavation, hiring, process improvement, scaling 15 full false Liz Freeman: Does anyone hate you? Liz Freeman: Does anyone hate you? Recruiter Liz Freeman, a self-proclaimed "raging ball of sunshine", brings her one-of-a-kind personality to the podcast. For a moment we were unsure whether she was going to flip the script and interview Keaton instead! Liz's energy and passion for people can be felt throughout the conversation, which is powerful considering she's the gatekeeper of our company. 

]]> Recruiter Liz Freeman, a self-proclaimed "raging ball of sunshine", brings her one-of-a-kind personality to the podcast. For a moment we were unsure whether she was going to flip the script and interview Keaton instead! Liz's energy and passion for people can be felt throughout the conversation, which is powerful considering she's the gatekeeper of our company. 

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-6090457 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400 3625 mining, heavy equipment, construction, blue collar, podcast, innovation, small business, excavation, hiring, recruiting 14 full false Matt McClelland: Why do people think you're a jerk? Matt McClelland: Why do people think you're a jerk? Hear from Operations Director, Matt McClelland as he talks about high expectations and what it takes to level up in mining. He, Keaton and Thomas talk about the pressure to deliver and holding yourself accountable. Matt brings the realities of working in the field to the conversation and what came from being "super humbled" in his career.

]]> Hear from Operations Director, Matt McClelland as he talks about high expectations and what it takes to level up in mining. He, Keaton and Thomas talk about the pressure to deliver and holding yourself accountable. Matt brings the realities of working in the field to the conversation and what came from being "super humbled" in his career.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-5859298 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0400 4241 mining, heavy equipment, blue collar, leadership, accountability, promotion, pressure 13 full false Gant Elmore: Why are you so intimidating? Gant Elmore: Why are you so intimidating? While he's usually behind the scenes, Keaton's business partner Gant Elmore finally joins the podcast to talk about what they were thinking when they started Turner Mining Group. From growing up on the same street to scaling a business, they talk about what can be built from having a vision, taking a chance and getting after it.

]]> While he's usually behind the scenes, Keaton's business partner Gant Elmore finally joins the podcast to talk about what they were thinking when they started Turner Mining Group. From growing up on the same street to scaling a business, they talk about what can be built from having a vision, taking a chance and getting after it.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-5659441 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400 4441 mining, small business, entrepreneurship, business owner, start up, business, scaling, growing, business partnership 12 full false Ben Schwanberg: How do you deal with losing? Ben Schwanberg: How do you deal with losing? Business Development manager Ben Schwanberg talks about the competitive drive it takes to bid project after project, the importance of relationships and what it takes to keep the fire going. He, Keaton and Thomas get into the impact of COVID on sales, low cost competitors and how our business model is playing out.

]]> Business Development manager Ben Schwanberg talks about the competitive drive it takes to bid project after project, the importance of relationships and what it takes to keep the fire going. He, Keaton and Thomas get into the impact of COVID on sales, low cost competitors and how our business model is playing out.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-5453347 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0400 3742 mining, heavy equipment, sales, contractor, entrepreneurship, cost, COVID, leadership, start up 11 full false Episode 10: Is that it? Episode 10: Is that it? Dyno Nobel's Travis Martzall talks drilling, blasting and explosives and what it takes to come from humble beginnings to start a business. He talks about believing in the mission of Dyno and what he's able to drive forward despite the fact that there aren't very many good days in drilling. He and Keaton talk about the importance of having the support of your spouse and what it means to surround yourself with good people.

]]> Dyno Nobel's Travis Martzall talks drilling, blasting and explosives and what it takes to come from humble beginnings to start a business. He talks about believing in the mission of Dyno and what he's able to drive forward despite the fact that there aren't very many good days in drilling. He and Keaton talk about the importance of having the support of your spouse and what it means to surround yourself with good people.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-3937823 Wed, 27 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400 2760 mining, heavy equipment, construction, blue collar, podcast, innovation, small business, excavation, drilling, blasting, explosives, dyno nobel 1 10 full false Episode 9: Live for Real Episode 9: Live for Real Antsy from weeks of quarantine, Keaton takes Turner Mining Live to Instagram Live where he invites our fans to talk face-to-face about whatever's on their mind. This shows covers everything from the impacts of Covid-19 to scaling a business to what it means to "use social influence." The best is when Keaton gets called out for blocking one of the guests on IG...

]]> Antsy from weeks of quarantine, Keaton takes Turner Mining Live to Instagram Live where he invites our fans to talk face-to-face about whatever's on their mind. This shows covers everything from the impacts of Covid-19 to scaling a business to what it means to "use social influence." The best is when Keaton gets called out for blocking one of the guests on IG...

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-3778718 Fri, 15 May 2020 18:00:00 -0400 4105 mining, heavy equipment, construction, blue collar, podcast, innovation, hiring, recruiting, culture, people, team, mindset, fleet, management, millennial, scaling, innovation, covid-19, coronavirus, social influence 1 9 full false Episode 8: Behind the Camera Episode 8: Behind the Camera Content Director and Keaton's man crush, Zach Stinton, gives the real deal on capturing the Turner Mining Group journey. He and Keaton boil it down to the fact that people connect with people and how that affects the dynamic of social media and filming on site. They talk through why content makes a difference and why it's important to our industry.

]]> Content Director and Keaton's man crush, Zach Stinton, gives the real deal on capturing the Turner Mining Group journey. He and Keaton boil it down to the fact that people connect with people and how that affects the dynamic of social media and filming on site. They talk through why content makes a difference and why it's important to our industry.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-3493240 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0400 3198 mining, heavy equipment, construction, blue collar, podcast, innovation, marketing, content, culture, people, team, mindset, social media, advertising, instagram, linkedin 1 8 full false Episode 7: Betting on America Episode 7: Betting on America Professional freestyle motocross athlete Jarryd McNeil and Keaton hit on some overlapping points of passion when it comes to taking pride in America, moving dirt and finding purpose in life. The intense drive and honest positivity made clear in this conversation is incredibly motivating - something we could all use right now!

]]> Professional freestyle motocross athlete Jarryd McNeil and Keaton hit on some overlapping points of passion when it comes to taking pride in America, moving dirt and finding purpose in life. The intense drive and honest positivity made clear in this conversation is incredibly motivating - something we could all use right now!

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-3286189 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400 3016 mining, heavy equipment, construction, blue collar, podcast, innovation, small business, excavation, FMX, freestyle motocross, America, Australia, Jarryd McNeil, Farming, Opportunity 1 7 full false Episode 6: Earn Every Dollar Episode 6: Earn Every Dollar Matt Moldenhauer from Bellwether Forest Products talks about diving in head-first into the blue collar, small business world from his previous high profile business consulting life. He and Keaton talk about the "price" of learning in industries like logging and mining and what "patience" means when it comes to moving up. They wrap up the conversation with what the clash between intimidation and feedback, and what honesty means to a growing business.

]]> Matt Moldenhauer from Bellwether Forest Products talks about diving in head-first into the blue collar, small business world from his previous high profile business consulting life. He and Keaton talk about the "price" of learning in industries like logging and mining and what "patience" means when it comes to moving up. They wrap up the conversation with what the clash between intimidation and feedback, and what honesty means to a growing business.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-3069121 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0400 4373 mining, heavy equipment, construction, blue collar, podcast, innovation, motivating, recruiting, culture, people, team, mindset, logging, small business 1 6 full false Episode 5: Glass Case of Emotion Episode 5: Glass Case of Emotion Jake Hubbell exposes the truth behind his role of Heavy Fleet Manager at Turner Mining Group. He, Keaton and Thomas talk openly about the ridiculous amount of responsibility this 24 year old takes on, how many ball kickings it took to get a standing desk, and what office culture (and working for Keaton) is really like. Jake's tendency to outrun other millennials with his competitive spirit makes him an asset to the TMG business.

]]> Jake Hubbell exposes the truth behind his role of Heavy Fleet Manager at Turner Mining Group. He, Keaton and Thomas talk openly about the ridiculous amount of responsibility this 24 year old takes on, how many ball kickings it took to get a standing desk, and what office culture (and working for Keaton) is really like. Jake's tendency to outrun other millennials with his competitive spirit makes him an asset to the TMG business.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-2965231 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 18:00:00 -0400 2811 mining, heavy equipment, construction, blue collar, podcast, innovation, hiring, recruiting, culture, people, team, mindset, fleet, management, millennial 1 5 full false Episode 4: Pink Hair & Skinny Jeans Episode 4: Pink Hair & Skinny Jeans As the first TMG employee on the podcast, Mikel Bowman spits straight fire on the topic of culture. He and Keaton talk about being real, being honest and that no matter how hard you try, you still screw the whole people thing up. They go further to talk about what it means to "be the culture" and how it's all about mindset in this ego driven society.

]]> As the first TMG employee on the podcast, Mikel Bowman spits straight fire on the topic of culture. He and Keaton talk about being real, being honest and that no matter how hard you try, you still screw the whole people thing up. They go further to talk about what it means to "be the culture" and how it's all about mindset in this ego driven society.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-2748541 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 01:00:00 -0500 3730 mining, heavy equipment, construction, blue collar, podcast, innovation, hiring, recruiting, culture, people, team, mindset 1 4 full false Episode 3 - Part 2: You've Got to Taste It Episode 3 - Part 2: You've Got to Taste It Keaton and Conner finish their heated conversation about what it means to "be in it" and the crazy stories that come with being young business owners. Come back stories, dealing with the unforeseen and what a good beard can do for your business.

]]> Keaton and Conner finish their heated conversation about what it means to "be in it" and the crazy stories that come with being young business owners. Come back stories, dealing with the unforeseen and what a good beard can do for your business.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-2567032 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 2519 mining, heavy equipment, construction, blue collar, podcast, innovation, small business, excavation, hiring, recruiting, work life balance 1 3 bonus false Episode 3: Passion or Bust Episode 3: Passion or Bust Conner Holmen, owner of In Depth Excavation, talks with Keaton about the value of mistakes (even the most expensive ones), having absolutely zero backup plan and how passion is trump when it comes to hiring the right people. This heated episode is broken into two parts - stay tuned for the second half!

]]> Conner Holmen, owner of In Depth Excavation, talks with Keaton about the value of mistakes (even the most expensive ones), having absolutely zero backup plan and how passion is trump when it comes to hiring the right people. This heated episode is broken into two parts - stay tuned for the second half!

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-2484161 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -0500 2466 mining, heavy equipment, construction, blue collar, podcast, innovation, small business, excavation, hiring, recruiting, work life balance 1 3 full false Episode 2: Operations to Corporation Episode 2: Operations to Corporation Caterpillar's Ryan Neal, Product Application Specialist for Large Excavators, talks about his journey from a small farm town to traveling the world on behalf of CAT equipment. Keaton and Ryan chop it up about raw talent, college education and what's important when it comes to picking equipment brands.

]]> Caterpillar's Ryan Neal, Product Application Specialist for Large Excavators, talks about his journey from a small farm town to traveling the world on behalf of CAT equipment. Keaton and Ryan chop it up about raw talent, college education and what's important when it comes to picking equipment brands.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-2409092 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 21:00:00 -0500 3215 mining, heavy equipment, construction, blue collar, podcast, innovation, small business, caterpillar 1 2 full false Episode 1: From the Ground Up Episode 1: From the Ground Up In our first full length episode of Turner Mining Live, Aaron Witt and Keaton talk about “the purpose” behind their entrepreneurship, the realities of starting something from nothing and what it’s like to be young and running a business. Things get real as the pair talks about starting out as partners and what their “break-up” meant to each other’s path forward.

]]> In our first full length episode of Turner Mining Live, Aaron Witt and Keaton talk about “the purpose” behind their entrepreneurship, the realities of starting something from nothing and what it’s like to be young and running a business. Things get real as the pair talks about starting out as partners and what their “break-up” meant to each other’s path forward.

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-2250620 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0500 4923 mining, heavy equipment, construction, blue collar, podcast, innovation, small business, entrepreneur 1 1 full false Teaser Episode: The Why Behind Turner Mining Live Teaser Episode: The Why Behind Turner Mining Live President Keaton Turner and Chief Operating Officer Thomas Haun discuss the purpose of a podcast both inside and outside of the organization. Candid conversation uncovers what's to come as we dive head first into sharing "ball busting" stories about the company and the industry. Subscribe, share, and send feedback on Turner Mining Live - this is just the beginning.

Web: www.turnermining.com
Email: info@turnerminig.com
Instagram: @turner_mining_group

]]> President Keaton Turner and Chief Operating Officer Thomas Haun discuss the purpose of a podcast both inside and outside of the organization. Candid conversation uncovers what's to come as we dive head first into sharing "ball busting" stories about the company and the industry. Subscribe, share, and send feedback on Turner Mining Live - this is just the beginning.

Web: www.turnermining.com
Email: info@turnerminig.com
Instagram: @turner_mining_group

]]> Turner Mining Group Buzzsprout-2044668 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 18:00:00 -0500 738 mining, heavy equipment, construction, blue collar, podcast, innovation, small business 1 1 trailer false