Dirt Talk Podcast
Articulated Trucks, Fox, and 401Ks (BuildWitt Update #10) – DT 357
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Key takeaways
- Collaborating with industry leaders like John Deere enhances content quality and training opportunities.
- Engaging with mainstream media can widen the audience and promote industry discussions.
- Personal development events like the Area Dirt World Summit are crucial for industry leaders.
- In-house control over software development leads to better responsiveness and faster improvements.
- Effective planning through frameworks like EOS drives clarity and alignment within the company.
- Providing education on employee benefits, like 401Ks, is essential for long-term employee financial health.
Summary
New Course Launch with John Deere
Aaron kicks off the update by sharing the release of a new course on articulated truck operation developed in partnership with John Deere. He emphasizes the collaboration that allows BuildWitt to utilize John Deere’s training facilities, ensuring high-quality content specific to the dirt industry. Aaron narrates the initial challenges faced in producing relevant training content and how relationships with companies like John Deere have transformed and streamlined training efforts.
Media Appearance on Fox Business
In a new media endeavor, Aaron shares his experience participating in a segment for Fox Business's "Red, White, and Blue." He reflects on how this format differs from his usual podcasting style, noting the challenges and the excitement of reaching a broader audience. Aaron conveys his eagerness to engage with mainstream media channels to promote the dirt world.
Area Dirt World Summit Invitation
Aaron promotes the upcoming Area Dirt World Summit scheduled for November 5th to 7th in Dallas, Texas. He describes the summit as a gathering for 1,500 industry leaders aimed at learning and growth, featuring an impressive lineup of speakers including Jesse Cole, James Clear, and Kim Scott. Attendees can use the code Aaron10 for a discount on registration.
Build-With-Improve Software Development Update
In this section, Aaron shares successful internal developments in Build-With-Improve's backend infrastructure, now fully transitioned to in-house control. He expresses the excitement for faster issue resolution and software development without relying on external partners and emphasizes this moment as a pivotal shift for the company.
Q3 Planning and EOS Update
Aaron discusses the recent executive team planning meeting focused on the third quarter. The team reviewed past goals and metrics and set new objectives under the Traction operating system. The emphasis for Q3 is on becoming a more disciplined and sophisticated software company. Aaron highlights the importance of these planning sessions for overall organization and the clarity it brings.
Weekly Toolbox Talk and 401K Education
In the final segment, Aaron details the weekly toolbox talk where the team was educated about their 401K program by AEM, the company’s financial advisor. Aaron underscores the importance of proper education about retirement plans and praises AEM's personalized approach to help employees understand their options better.
Sponsors
- John Deere · New course on articulated truck operation dropped, utilizing their training facilities and subject matter experts.
- AEM (Assured Equity Management) · 401K advisor providing valuable information and support for the team’s retirement program.
Show notes
Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week.
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