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

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 Guy Excavation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirt_guy_excavation_llc/ Doc's Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@docrobinson76 Dirt Guy Excavation Website: https://www.facebook.com/dirtguyex/ ON GRADE'S Social's : https://linktr.ee/ongrade

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/christopher.ballance?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Crew Collab's Social's https://linktr.ee/CrewCollab?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=22132094-3267-4109-a0cc-5bddc9c5eb47 On Grade's Social's https://linktr.ee/ongrade?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=30a0c7f4-7ba7-4050-b524-8164e9bad976

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: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/halston_holcomb/⁠ Facebook: ⁠(2) Holston Holcomb | Facebook⁠ TCX Land Management Socials: ⁠(2) Facebook⁠ On Grades Socials: https://linktr.ee/ongrade

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 Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ongrade

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 for success. Circle P Excavation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CirclePExcavation/ Chad's Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealnedirtworks/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bvaPdYmQh_dFtyzshibKQ Crew Collab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.crew.collab/ ON GRADE LINK TREE: https://linktr.ee/ongrade

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 Iron Website: https://www.dieselandironproductions.com/ Diesel And Iron YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/dieselandiron Sweat and Grime Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/3AXw8L1I3DkF16LQYsgiv3?si=4ced66fd11da4ffe Sweat and Grime Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sweatandgrime Sweat and Grime Website: https://sweatandgrime.com/ On Grades Socials: https://linktr.ee/ongrade

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 Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/ongrade?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=e9ee6447-34db-41c3-b765-26fc3b020c05 Recommended Read: Traction Get A Grip On Your Business By Gino Wickman Audible: ⁠https://www.audible.com/pd/Traction-Audiobook/B00A9ZO7T6?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp⁠ Amazon:⁠https://a.co/d/3SDQILN

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_profile_share<sid=f696e4f7-b59b-48e2-b7e5-e46638e8e351

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 rebuilding culture and relationships to help you move forward in 2024. Ongrades Social Media https://linktr.ee/ongrade Recommended Read: Traction Get A Grip On Your Business By Gino Wickman Audible: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.audible.com/pd/Traction-Audiobook/B00A9ZO7T6?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp⁠⁠⁠ Amazon:⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/3SDQILN⁠

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's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e_struebig/?hl=en Crew Collab:https://linktr.ee/CrewCollab?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=43d6a6b2-8c8b-4666-9762-20b1f7d7d910 On Grades Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ongrade Donate to Truth Excavation cleaning up and doing search and rescue in Hawaii after the fires. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-clark-family-truth-excavation-keep-servi?member=28686059&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=sms&utm_source=customer Recommended Read: Traction Get A Grip On Your Business By Gino Wickman Audible: ⁠https://www.audible.com/pd/Traction-Audiobook/B00A9ZO7T6?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp⁠ Amazon:⁠https://a.co/d/3SDQILN