On Grade Podcast

Jul 23 2024 30 ep. 73 mins 2
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A Podcast about the heavy civil industry and the people who make it happen every day across the United States and the world. We are going to talk to industry leaders, equipment manufacturers, superintendents, suppliers, developers and general contractors. This podcast is about business, being a leader, building a brand and the lifestyle of being in the construction industry. The show is hosted by Brandon Weinlein, President of Iron Eagle Excavation and Devon Boudreau Owner of Rueben Excavation based in the Dallas- Fort Worth, Texas area.

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S2 EP 9 Best Practices for Estimating and Project Management with Special Guest Doc Robinson

Jul 23 2024 84 mins  
On this episode we sit down with Doc Cash Robinson Owner of Dirt Guy Excavation LLC out of Whitesboro, Texas. We talk about estimating, contract language, winning jobs rising costs of materials, fuel and labor and how to navigate these trying times in 2024 as we head into the election in November. Doc's Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doccashrobinson/ Dirt

S2 E8 Overcoming Adversity in the Blue Collar World With Christopher Ballance

Jul 09 2024 60 mins  
On This Episode Brandon Sits down with Christopher Ballance a Mechanic with GH Cranes out of Terrell, Texas. They talk about Chris's background and how he got into the blue-collar world. They also talk about the Crew Collab and the mission it provides to the blue-collar world where Chris is an ambassador for the group. Chris's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christoph

S2 E7 Overcoming Entrepreneurial Obstacles in Construction with Halston Holcomb

Jun 25 2024 59 mins  
On this Episode we sit down with Halston Holcomb, owner of TCX Land Management out of Dallas, Texas. We discuss getting ready for the summer with buying the right gear for the jobsite. We then discuss Halston's background and how he got into business for himself. We then talk about contracts and how to build a business in the construction industry. Halston Socials: Instagram:

S2 E6 Combating Mental Health in Construction with Special Guest Houston Garner

Jun 11 2024 67 mins  
On This Episode Brandon Sits down with Houston Garner who is a Safety and Fleet Coordinator at Lonestar Electric Supply and C130J Loadmaster in the Texas Air National Guard. They talk about Houston's story growing up, his journey to become a pilot in the Texas National Guard and how is helping grow the culture at the company he works for in his civilian career. On Grade's

S2 E5 Building a Excavation Company from Scratch With Special Guest Chad Porteck

May 28 2024 99 mins  
On this episode Brandon sits down with Chad Porteck Owner of Circle P Excavation in Overton, Nebraska. He is also a member of the crew collab. They talk about Chad's background and how he got into the excavation business, and they talk about ways of bidding jobs and finding niches. They also discuss payment terms and how to negotiate jobs and how to set you and your company up

S2 E4 The State of Construction in 2024 with Bryan Furnace

May 07 2024 56 mins  
On this Episode Brandon sits down with Bryan Furnace the Host of Diesel and Iron Youtube Channel and Co Host of Sweat and Grime Podcast. They discuss Bryan's background of starting in the landscape buisness in Texas and changing into Excavation. Bryan now lives in Michigan and is part owner of a small excavation company. We hope you enjoy the show. Bryans Socials: Diesel and

S2 E3 Construction Management with Special Guest Co Host James Devinney

Apr 16 2024 113 mins  
On this Episode James Devinney Joins Brandon as a fill in Co Host. They talk about state governments, business and how to be a good construction manager/ project manager. James is the host of the Dirty and Driven Podcast. Dirty and Driven Link tree: https://linktr.ee/dirtyanddriven?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=915b67e7-89a9-4866-bf98-07e707df78ff On Grade Lin

S2 E2 But did you know? With Special Co Host Colton McCormack

Apr 02 2024 70 mins  
On this Episode Brandon sits down with Colton McCormack from the ‎@certifiedwrenchpodcast . They talk about construction, wrenching, podcasting and growing as a leader. Certified Wrench's Socials https://linktr.ee/Certifiedwrench?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=c479e458-42ae-4355-b673-9fecca1d6665 On Grades Social Media https://linktr.ee/ongrade?utm_source=linktree_

S2 Episode 1 New Beginnings

Mar 19 2024 67 mins  
On this Episode we sit down after a 6 month hiatus. Devon and Brandon talk about the reason for the delay in recording a show. Changes to their businesses and how to constantly adapt in the constantly volatile environment the Construction Industry is going through currently. They also talk about taking care or your company and you're clients at the same time. They talk about re

Episode 23 Mindset in the Blue Collar World with Special Guest Erik Struebig

Sep 26 2023 93 mins  
On This Episode Brandon sits down with Erik Struebig from Minneapolis, Minnesota. They talk about Erik's how Erik's time in the military helped shaped the mechanic he would become for Manitowac Crane. They talk about mindset, grit and how to be a man when handling life and the business of construction. We also talk about Erik being a board member of the crew collab. Erik&