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Dirt Bags Podcast

Luke Eggebraatendirtbagspodcast.com

The Dirt Bags Podcast is the go-to podcast for real conversations, actionable insights, and a damn good time. Hosted by Luke Eggebraaten, this podcast is built for those who want to grow their business, sharpen their skills, and hear from industry leaders—all while enjoying a laid-back, no-nonsense atmosphere.

Whether an operator, contractor, business owner, or entrepreneur, the Dirt Bags Podcast delivers raw and unfiltered insights. No corporate fluff, no B.S.—just real talk from people who have been in the trenches, built successful businesses, and know what it takes to win in this space.

Luke Eggebraaten is the founder of Phaser Marketing and the author of Digital Dirt World. Since 2019, he has been helping excavation companies scale their online presence through web design, SEO, and paid ads. His team has worked with businesses doing $500K to $100M in revenue, offering tailored marketing solutions that drive real growth. With a passion for connecting the construction industry to the digital age, Luke brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every episode.

The biggest names in excavation, septic, snow removal, landscaping, outdoor services, and more share their insights, lessons, and strategies, giving listeners direct access to the minds of industry leaders who are making waves and building empires. The Dirt Bags Podcast covers everything from marketing and branding, to leadership, business growth, equipment talk, and job site war stories. Industry experts, business owners, and hardworking professionals bring real experiences and hard-earned wisdom to every episode.

This isn’t a typical business podcast—it’s organized but laid-back, full of uncensored, real-world advice from people who get it. New episodes drop first thing in the morning, 2-3 Fridays a month, so listeners can tune in on the way to the job site or while working on the job.

Construction, business, and success—Dirt Bag style!

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Episodes

Developing Business | J-AAR

Today we invite Kyle Brady of J-AAR to the show! J-AAR is experienced in a variety of services, such as earthwork and excavation, site servicing (sewer & water), road reconstruction, asphalt paving, concrete forming, aggregates, ready-mix & electrical utilities!

Dec 22, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Dirt Bags Q&A - Episode #4

You bring in the questions, and we bring in the answers! Big shoutout to all our Dirt Bags listeners as we welcome them in Episode #4 of the Dirt Bags Q&A.

Dec 12, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Goodbye Black Iron Dirt

Is this the end for Black Iron Dirt & Demolition? Tune in to find out!

Dec 01, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 46

CULTure of Snow Removal | Snow Jobs Podcast

Happy Thanksgiving to all the Dirt Bags out there! Join us as we invite Jeremy Lindstrom and Steve Vilardi to the show. Jeremy runs Glacier Snow Management in Fargo, ND and Steve owns All Hands Landscaping in New York!

Nov 23, 20231 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Dirt World Summit Recap

The Dirt Bags recap the Dirt World Summit, which is a first-of-its-kind event aimed at bringing Dirt World leaders together to learn practical ways to solve their biggest workforce challenges, including things like retention, development, and recruiting.

Nov 10, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Adapt or Die | McKenzie Sims

Sims Industrial Services does a multitude of different things throughout the dirt world and the construction industry. They also fulfill needs for trucking transport, underground utilities, excavation and site work, and even snowplowing. In this episode, the Dirt Bags welcome McKenzie Sims of Sims Industrial Services to the show!

Oct 27, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Dirt Bags Q&A #3

You bring in the questions and we bring in the answers! Shoutout to all our Dirt Bags listeners as we welcome in Episode #3 of the Dirt Bags Q&A.

Oct 13, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Q&A

Episode II of the Dirt Bag's Q&A!

Sep 05, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Buying A Business or Buying A Job | Canadian Septic

Canadian Septic is a family owned and operated company. They provide a full complement of septic services to customers throughout the Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland, and Sea-to-Sky Corridor.

Aug 25, 202352 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Dirt Bags Rant | Love Where You're At

Welcome to the first rendition of the Dirt Bags Rant series! Dirt Bag hosts Luke Payne and Luke Eggebraaten jump into perception and why you should try to enjoy where you're at.

Aug 15, 202317 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Q&A

Welcome to the first episode of our new Q&A segment series!

Aug 11, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Paint The Picture | Doug Casscles

This week, we welcome Doug Casscles of BlackRock Excavating ! They specialize in sewer and septic system installations and repairs for residential and commercial clients throughout the Hudson Valley in New York. Their excavation company also provides an array of other services and has worked on a multitude of project types throughout the region! This episode isn't for the weak as we dive into an unedited rant between the Dirt Bags and Doug Casscles. CHEERS...

Jul 28, 20231 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Spend Money to Make Money

We're excited to share some thrilling updates about the upcoming segments featuring the Dirt Bags Podcast. We recently discussed how we're building out our next Dirt Bags studios, our upcoming venture to the Dirt World Summit, and much more!

Jul 21, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Partnerships

Please give a warm welcome to Cole Anderson for this week's episode of the Dirt Bags Podcast. Cole is Luke Payne's business partner at Western Excavation. All around, fantastic guy and we loved having him on the show!

Jul 07, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Pushing The Standard - Rueben Group

The Rueben Group is a wet and dry utility contractor servicing North Texas. Devon Boudreau built up a very successful company in Edmonton, AB, and then up-rooted everything and moved his company to Dallas, Texas. Dive into this episode as we explore how to start over in a new country, dealing with adversity, and pushing the standard. Check out their website here! Link to order a copy of Luke's new book on Amazon, The Digital Dirt World: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW23B1ZY Link to order a pair o...

Jun 23, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Commercial V.S. Residential

In this Episode, the Dirt Bags dive into simplifying your business, doing favors, a Dirt Bags University announcement, Turf Wars , and using resources with other contractors. Link to order a copy of Luke's new book on Amazon, The Digital Dirt World: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW23B1ZY Link to order a pair of the one and only BUMZ sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3Z4Kc1l Luke Payne is a man of many talents. Not only is he an incredible podcast host for the Dirt Bags, Luke owns Black Iron Dirt as well ...

Jun 09, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 30

You Gotta' Do More Than a Fu**ing Pizza Party

In this Episode, the Dirt Bags dive into "affording your business and equipment, getting creative in changing markets, the value of knowledge, and most importantly: you gotta do more than a fu**ing pizza party." As always, the Dirt Bags Podcast is hosted by Luke Eggebraaten and Luke Payne. Luke & Luke. Check it out!

May 26, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 29

#1 In The #2 Business

In this Episode of the Dirt Bags Podcast, hosted by Luke Eggebraaten and Luke Payne we welcome on the MAN Dervin! He owns Dig-it Excavating , which is a family owned and operated excavation and septic which is dedicated to serve others in the same way we would want to be served. Also, Luke Payne talks about his wedding-week and big things coming. Link to order a copy of Luke's new book on Amazon, The Digital Dirt World: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW23B1ZY Link to order a pair of the one and onl...

May 10, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Due Diligence

Take your time in business and do some damn due diligence! Link to order a copy of Luke's new book on Amazon, The Digital Dirt World: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW23B1ZY Link to order a pair of the one and only BUMZ sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3Z4Kc1l Luke Eggebraaten owns Phaser Marketing as well as Dirt Work Marketing . He comes in as the digital marketing guy that loves branding, SEO, websites, social media, and of course, dirt. Luke started his marketing agency back in 2019 and is only worki...

Apr 21, 202352 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Be a Savage

Luke and Luke are finally back in studio from CONEXPO ! Check it out as the Dirt Bags dive back into it all in this huge episode: Be a Savage Link to order a copy of Luke's new book on Amazon, The Digital Dirt World: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW23B1ZY Link to order a pair of the one and only BUMZ sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3Z4Kc1l Luke Eggebraaten owns Phaser Marketing as well as Dirt Work Marketing . He comes in as the digital marketing guy that loves branding, SEO, websites, social media, an...

Mar 31, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Dirt Bags LIVE at the Diamond Mower's Booth

This episode was recorded live at CONEXPO 2023. Check it out as the Dirt Bags Podcast team up with Diamond Mowers , in person! Producer Brandon did his best work as he scrubbed the entire audio file to minimize the drilling and crowd noise from the live show. He killed it!! Link to order a copy of Luke's new book on Amazon, The Digital Dirt World: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW23B1ZY Link to order a pair of the one and only BUMZ sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3Z4Kc1l Luke Eggebraaten owns Phaser Mar...

Mar 24, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Digging Out To Keep Digging | BlackRock Excavating

LIVE AT CONEXPO 2023! Check it out as the Dirt Bags interview Doug of BlackRock Excavating . It's a family-owned and operated business based in Salisbury Mills. They specialize in sewer and septic system installations and repairs for residential and commercial clients throughout the Hudson Valley, NY. Link to order a copy of Luke's new book on Amazon, The Digital Dirt World: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW23B1ZY Link to order a pair of the one and only BUMZ sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3Z4Kc1l Luke...

Mar 20, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 24

The Dirty Thirty

Shoutout to our friends over at Kinetic Leasing for their support on the Dirt Bags University partnership!! Reach out to them for any questions on leasing or financing equipment. Make sure to let 'em know you found them through the Dirt Bags! Link to order a copy of Luke's new book on Amazon, The Digital Dirt World: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW23B1ZY Link to order a pair of the one and only BUMZ sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3Z4Kc1l...

Mar 03, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 23

The Dirt Bags Podcast | Sapphire Construction

General Contracting, Project Management, Excavation, and Site Prep are the name of the game. Check it out, as the Dirt Bags have the man, Matt Study, over at Sapphire Construction on the show! Link to order a copy of Luke's new book on Amazon, The Digital Dirt World: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW23B1ZY Link to order a pair of the one and only BUMZ sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3Z4Kc1l...

Feb 20, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 22

No Handouts! | James Doyle

Sit back, grab a drink, and relax as the Dirt Bags interview James Doyle of Innovative Lawn & Landscape. Shoutout to our guy James, as this is his second time on the show! He's the man!! Check out James' new website built by the crew at Phaser Marketing ! Innovative Lawn & Landscape Website

Feb 03, 202354 minSeason 1Ep. 21

COO of Snow | Jeremy Lindstrom

Glacier Snow Management is a commercial snow removal business in Fargo and West Fargo, ND, Moorhead, MN, and the surrounding area. They do commercial snow removal, ant-icing & deicing. We had the man, Jeremy Lindstrom on the Dirt Bags to dive into what it's like operating an operation of this size. Link to order a copy of Luke's new book on Amazon, The Digital Dirt World: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW23B1ZY Link to order a pair of the one and only BUMZ sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3Z4Kc1l Let...

Jan 20, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 20

Dirt Bags Before Dark

The Dirt Bags recorded this episode BEFORE DARK. Slamming waters and NA beers at noon on a Thursday. Amazing episode, don't forget to register for Dirt Bags University here. Link to order a copy of Luke's new book on Amazon, The Digital Dirt World: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW23B1ZY Link to order a pair of the one and only BUMZ sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3Z4Kc1l Let's meet your hosts of the dirt bags podcast: Luke Eggebraaten owns Phaser Marketing as well as Dirt Work Marketing . He comes in a...

Jan 06, 202346 minSeason 1Ep. 19
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