Per Diem Podcast

Keaton Turner opens with podcast updates and personal reflections, setting the stage for a discussion on executive team interactions and effective time management. He shares excitement about a potential new contract, while also addressing the daily challenges and conflicts that arise in business. Keaton talks about building new programs and the changes within his team, emphasizing the difficulties of navigating change. He explores the implications of a potential new opportunity and underscores the importance of current efforts in laying the groundwork for future success.

Keaton Turner expresses gratitude for the support received throughout season four, announcing a brief hiatus to regroup and plan future content. He discusses the challenges of maintaining a daily podcast amidst a busy schedule, balancing personal and professional life, and the motivations behind podcasting. Keaton invites listeners to audition as guests, encouraging diverse stories and perspectives. He concludes with a call for understanding during the hiatus and shares contact information for those interested in participating in future episodes.

Keaton Turner delves into the complexities of customer relationships, starting with the adage "the customer is always right" and sharing golfing anecdotes. He emphasizes the importance of understanding customer perspectives and thinking before speaking. Keaton reviews the podcast's impact on life lessons and stresses the value of fully investing in one's current job while knowing your customer. He explores navigating disagreements and treating leadership as an art form, including knowing when to tell a customer they're wrong. Keaton discusses fiduciary responsibility, setting clear goals, and the importance of contractual agreements. He reflects on leadership mistakes, the impact of unclear scorekeeping on morale, and invites listener feedback.

Keaton Turner is joined by Donnie from Bloomington, who shares his recent breakup and life struggles, prompting Keaton to offer advice. The episode includes hotline messages and Keaton's poolside reflections. Keaton discusses the transition from hourly wage to consulting calls, emphasizing the importance of increasing consulting rates and understanding the value of an hour. He explores becoming an expert, personal branding, and the importance of trust, authenticity, and consistency. Keaton delves into his journey with "Mining in America," overcoming skepticism, and the power of compounding interest. He encourages listeners to build their personal brands and seize opportunities, addressing fear and obstacles to growth.

In this episode, Keaton Turner opens up about navigating bad days and the irritation caused by inflated egos. He shares practical advice on managing such days, including the importance of leaving the office and taking mental health breaks. Keaton reflects on past challenges and the growth that stemmed from them, while expressing frustration over being quoted from previous podcasts. He recounts an unexpected communication from a company CEO, touching on the concept of "throwaway days" and their impact. To round off the episode, Keaton discusses therapeutic activities like chopping wood and enjoying shower beers as ways to decompress.

Keaton Turner kicks off the episode with light-hearted banter, podcast hotline updates, and listener feedback. He previews an upcoming company town hall and shares his excitement for fall. Keaton introduces fear setting, especially in hiring high-level employees, and reflects on overcoming leadership challenges by confronting worst-case scenarios. He discusses LinkedIn's role in growth and the power of a CEO's voice as a sales tool. Highlighting Dawn Ketchel's initiative for leaders, he addresses negative PR with transparency. Keaton emphasizes personal accountability, trust-building, and developing a leadership voice, offering practical steps and encouragement to listeners.

In this episode, Keaton Turner begins with a message from Cameron Phipps, reflecting on feelings of aging and summer-induced depression. He discusses the therapeutic process of decluttering his office and gifts from listeners, leading to a renewed excitement for life and family plans. Keaton delves into self-awareness, confidence, and the impact of failure on personal and business growth, inspired by a quote from Michael Jordan. He emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people, embracing risks, and learning from failures. Keaton shares personal examples and analogies on failure, urging listeners to take risks and avoid becoming risk-averse. The episode concludes with a call for listeners to share the podcast and grow the audience.

In this episode, Keaton Turner starts with a voicemail from Dan in Minnesota, discussing productivity hacks like recording multiple episodes in a day. He shares tips on selecting podcast guests and announces a call for listener auditions, featuring Carl Moniz as the first guest. Keaton explores identifying real customers within a company, emphasizing the importance for roles like project managers, marketing, HR, and payroll to understand their internal customers. He discusses evaluating employees based on customer satisfaction and reflects on his leadership responsibilities. The episode ends with a call to action for employees to identify and serve their customers and invites potential podcast guests to audition.

In this episode, Keaton Turner reflects on the challenges faced during his mother's illness, emphasizing the importance of community and the need to compartmentalize emotions. Josh Mellott joins with words of encouragement, prompting Keaton to express gratitude and share his philosophy of living life to the fullest. He discusses the fear of missed opportunities and the commitment to using his platform for good. Keaton encourages listeners to seize opportunities, embrace life's unpredictability, and balance work with personal life. The episode concludes with a call to action for living fully, an introduction to sponsor Ferriotego, and details for listener engagement via the hotline.

In this episode, Keaton Turner addresses listener voicemails about hiring challenges, focusing on the fear and complexity of recruiting executive talent. He shares his experiences and disappointments with hiring executives and emphasizes the importance of giving new hires time to adjust. Keaton discusses managing expectations, inconsistent pay, and productivity issues, and introduces CFO Jeff to highlight the importance of strategic planning. Reflecting on the pitfalls of reactionary management, he stresses the need for proactive approaches, standardizing processes, and fostering cultural fit. The episode concludes with advice on leadership, patience, and honest feedback in managing executives, along with alternatives to firing underperformers.