Luke Eggebraaten is in studio with John Somers, VP of Construction & Utility Sector at AEM—the force driving CONEXPO, The Utility Expo, emissions standards, telematics, alternative power sources, and the real shifts shaking up the Dirt World.

John's IG - @johnsomers Linkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsomers⁠ Website: ⁠conexpoconagg.com⁠ ⁠aem.org⁠

Book a free strategy call with Phaser Marketing (775) DIRT-BAG https://calendly.com/d/cm59-rf4-hgq/investing-in-a-new-construction-website?month=2025-05

Huge Thanks to our sponsors:

Charlie Huff - Need a certificate of insurance? Done. Adding a new piece of equipment to the fleet? Consider it handled. Got an audit breathing down your neck? Charlie’s already on it. This is full-service insurance from people who care and understand—and it shows. Whether you’re a one-crew start-up or managing a multi-state operation, Charlie makes sure you’re covered right the first time so you can focus on growing, hiring, and hauling. Call (435) 764-4833 or visit https://trupointco.com/

Eljen - Revolutionizing Onsite Wastewater Management Backed by decades of engineering expertise, the Eljen GSF® A42 system uses a layered approach combining geotextile fabric and a plastic core to optimize effluent treatment. This modular leachfield design increases filtration efficiency, reduces the required installation footprint, and protects soil absorption capacity for the long term. Especially effective in space-constrained or environmentally sensitive areas, it offers a reliable, sustainable upgrade to traditional septic systems. Learn more at: eljen.com

SludgeHammer - Enhancing Septic System Performance with Advanced Microbiology By introducing a proprietary blend of live bacteria into existing septic tanks, SludgeHammer systems biologically transform waste processing. This method restores failing leach fields, reduces sludge buildup, and supports environmentally friendly water recycling without the need for major system overhauls. Certified for performance and scalability, the solution is ideal for homes, businesses, and larger-scale applications. Discover the details at: sludgehammer.net

Thanks for listening!

The Dirt Bags Podcast is back with another no-BS episode! Host Luke Eggebraaten brings in Trent Harris—Oklahoma dirt contractor, owner of Blue Collar Contractors, and the guy behind BCDirt.com—to the studio. From moving mountains of earth and demo to building a legit blue-collar brand, Trent's got stories, lessons, and that raw hustle vibe we live for. Expect real talk on growing a dirt business, staying hammer-down, and MUCH more. Don't miss this one, grab a cold one and tune in.

Trent's links:

TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@_trentharris?_r=1&_t=ZT-93GEvxoaSFS⁠

Website: bcdirt.com

Book a free strategy call with Phaser Marketing (775) DIRT-BAG :https://calendly.com/d/cm59-rf4-hgq/investing-in-a-new-construction-website?month=2025-05

Huge Thanks to our sponsors:

Charlie Huff - Need a certificate of insurance? Done. Adding a new piece of equipment to the fleet? Consider it handled. Got an audit breathing down your neck? Charlie’s already on it. This is full-service insurance from people who care and understand—and it shows. Whether you’re a one-crew start-up or managing a multi-state operation, Charlie makes sure you’re covered right the first time so you can focus on growing, hiring, and hauling. Call (435) 764-4833 or visit https://trupointco.com/

Eljen - Revolutionizing Onsite Wastewater Management Backed by decades of engineering expertise, the Eljen GSF® A42 system uses a layered approach combining geotextile fabric and a plastic core to optimize effluent treatment. This modular leachfield design increases filtration efficiency, reduces the required installation footprint, and protects soil absorption capacity for the long term. Especially effective in space-constrained or environmentally sensitive areas, it offers a reliable, sustainable upgrade to traditional septic systems. Learn more at: eljen.com

SludgeHammer - Enhancing Septic System Performance with Advanced Microbiology By introducing a proprietary blend of live bacteria into existing septic tanks, SludgeHammer systems biologically transform waste processing. This method restores failing leach fields, reduces sludge buildup, and supports environmentally friendly water recycling without the need for major system overhauls. Certified for performance and scalability, the solution is ideal for homes, businesses, and larger-scale applications. Discover the details at: sludgehammer.net

Thanks for listening! #DirtBagsPodcast #BlueCollar #DirtContractor #HeavyEquipmentLife

On this episode of The Dirt Bags Podcast, host Luke Eggebraaten sits down with special guest Isaac Bowen, founder and principal recruiter of Benchmark Search Group — a recruiting firm built to connect construction companies with the leaders who keep projects moving and teams thriving. We dive into his journey in the recruiting world, what sets a great leader apart, and how the construction industry can attract and retain the talent that drives real results. Whether you’re leading a crew, building a company, or just curious about what makes teams click, this conversation is full of insight, grit, and practical takeaways!

Isaac's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-bowen/

Website: https://bmsearchgroup.com/

Book a free strategy call with Phaser Marketing (775) DIRT-BAG :

https://calendly.com/d/cm59-rf4-hgq/investing-in-a-new-construction-website?month=2025-05

Huge Thanks to our sponsors:

Charlie Huff - Need a certificate of insurance? Done. Adding a new piece of equipment to the fleet? Consider it handled. Got an audit breathing down your neck? Charlie’s already on it. This is full-service insurance from people who care and understand—and it shows. Whether you’re a one-crew start-up or managing a multi-state operation, Charlie makes sure you’re covered right the first time so you can focus on growing, hiring, and hauling. Call (435) 764-4833 or visit https://trupointco.com/

Eljen - Revolutionizing Onsite Wastewater Management

Backed by decades of engineering expertise, the Eljen GSF® A42 system uses a layered approach combining geotextile fabric and a plastic core to optimize effluent treatment. This modular leachfield design increases filtration efficiency, reduces the required installation footprint, and protects soil absorption capacity for the long term. Especially effective in space-constrained or environmentally sensitive areas, it offers a reliable, sustainable upgrade to traditional septic systems.

Learn more at: eljen.com

SludgeHammer - Enhancing Septic System Performance with Advanced Microbiology

By introducing a proprietary blend of live bacteria into existing septic tanks, SludgeHammer systems biologically transform waste processing. This method restores failing leach fields, reduces sludge buildup, and supports environmentally friendly water recycling without the need for major system overhauls. Certified for performance and scalability, the solution is ideal for homes, businesses, and larger-scale applications.

Discover the details at: sludgehammer.net

Thanks for listening!

Ring in the New Year with a bang (or a flush!) on this epic Dirt Bags Podcast episode! Luke Eggebraaten chats with Dominic Rosales, founder of Poor Pumper Society – the ultimate brand for septic pumpers, creators, and everyone who knows it "Smells Like Money" in the waste game. Flush out 2025 and pump into the new year strong!

Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all podcast platforms. Grab gear at poorpumpersociety.com! #dirtbagspodcast #PoorPumperSociety #SmellsLikeMoney #NewYearsSpecial

Dominic Rosales's Links:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/poorpumpersociety/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/poorpumpersociety/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PoorPumperSociety

Site: poorpumpersociety.com

Free strategy call with Phaser Marketing – call (775) DIRT-BAG: https://calendly.com/d/cm59-rf4-hgq/investing-in-a-new-construction-website?month=2025-05

Phaser Packages:

SILVER (under $1M rev): Startup $3,500 | Monthly $1,500

- Brand/website foundation, mini kit, custom WP site + hosting/security

- GBP optimization + LSA, EDDM campaigns

- DirtDev Lite CRM (tracking, reviews, pipelines)

- Analytics, dedicated specialist

6-month roadmap to $1M, then upgrade.

GOLD (over $1M, scaling): Startup $3,500 | Monthly $3,000

Everything in Silver +

- Multi-channel ads (FB/PPC), hiring campaigns

- Unlimited graphics/merch, full brand overhaul

- DirtDev PRO (advanced pipelines, SMS, workflows)

- Enhanced SEO, quarterly emails

DIAMOND (dominate market): Startup $3,500 | Monthly $6,500

Everything in Silver + Gold +

- Managed social + Social SEO

- Blogging, backlinks, onsite photographer 2x/year

- Multi-platform PPC, full strategy refresh

- Unlimited high-end creative, ongoing site upgrades

- Monthly emails, DirtDev PRO customizations + training

- Strategic hiring + direct mail

Sponsors:

Charlie Huff @ TruPoint – Waste-industry insurance pros. COIs, fleet adds, audits – handled fast so you grow. Call (435) 764-4833 or trupointco.com

Eljen – GSF® A42 system: geotextile + plastic core for better treatment, smaller footprint, long-term soil protection. Perfect for tight sites. eljen.com

SludgeHammer – Bacterial tech restores fields, cuts sludge, eco-friendly performance boost – no overhauls needed. Homes to large apps. sludgehammer.net

Thanks for listening – pumped for 2026!

In this Christmas Special of the Dirt Bags Podcast, Luke Eggebraaten sits down with Matt Study, owner of Sapphire Construction Services in Kalispell, Montana.

From excavation and site development to utilities, septic systems, and land management in the beautiful (but challenging) Flathead Valley, Matt has raw insight from the trenches on what it really takes to thrive when everyone else is undercutting to survive.

@sapphireconstructionservices

@study_matt

Check out Matt's work: https://sapphireconstructionservice.com/ (Website powered by Phaser Marketing)

Merry Christmas, Dirt Bags! Let's keep pushing the industry forward in 2026

Book a free strategy call with Phaser Marketing:

https://calendly.com/d/cm59-rf4-hgq/investing-in-a-new-construction-website?month=2025-05

Huge Thanks to our sponsors:

Charlie Huff - Need a certificate of insurance? Done. Adding a new piece of equipment to the fleet? Consider it handled. Got an audit breathing down your neck? Charlie’s already on it. This is full-service insurance from people who care and understand—and it shows. Whether you’re a one-crew start-up or managing a multi-state operation, Charlie makes sure you’re covered right the first time so you can focus on growing, hiring, and hauling. Call (435) 764-4833 or visit https://trupointco.com/

Eljen - Revolutionizing Onsite Wastewater Management

Backed by decades of engineering expertise, the Eljen GSF® A42 system uses a layered approach combining geotextile fabric and a plastic core to optimize effluent treatment. This modular leachfield design increases filtration efficiency, reduces the required installation footprint, and protects soil absorption capacity for the long term. Especially effective in space-constrained or environmentally sensitive areas, it offers a reliable, sustainable upgrade to traditional septic systems.

Learn more at: eljen.com

SludgeHammer - Enhancing Septic System Performance with Advanced Microbiology

By introducing a proprietary blend of live bacteria into existing septic tanks, SludgeHammer systems biologically transform waste processing. This method restores failing leach fields, reduces sludge buildup, and supports environmentally friendly water recycling

without the need for major system overhauls. Certified for performance and scalability, the solution is ideal for homes, businesses, and larger-scale applications.

Discover the details at: sludgehammer.net

Thanks for listening!

Luke Eggebraaten is in studio with Jon Conte, the grit-fueled owner of JC’s Landscaping in Beacon Falls, CT. From one rusty truck in 2004 to a tight crew of 12, Jon’s still in the dirt every day, building a rock-solid rep in small-town Connecticut. Raw stories, epic screw-ups, crew loyalty, and real talk on scaling without losing your soul—this is pure Dirt Bags fire. Plus, we’re announcing the EC500 giveaway winner. Tune in to find out!

Jon's Website: https://www.jcslandscapingct.com

Jon's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AEsHo1QAJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Book a free strategy call with Phaser Marketing:

https://calendly.com/d/cm59-rf4-hgq/investing-in-a-new-construction-website?month=2025-05

Huge Thanks to our sponsors:

Charlie Huff - Need a certificate of insurance? Done. Adding a new piece of equipment to the fleet? Consider it handled. Got an audit breathing down your neck? Charlie’s already on it. This is full-service insurance from people who care and understand—and it shows. Whether you’re a one-crew start-up or managing a multi-state operation, Charlie makes sure you’re covered right the first time so you can focus on growing, hiring, and hauling. Call (435) 764-4833 or visit https://trupointco.com/

Eljen - Revolutionizing Onsite Wastewater Management

Backed by decades of engineering expertise, the Eljen GSF® A42 system uses a layered approach combining geotextile fabric and a plastic core to optimize effluent treatment. This modular leachfield design increases filtration efficiency, reduces the required installation footprint, and protects soil absorption capacity for the long term. Especially effective in space-constrained or environmentally sensitive areas, it offers a reliable, sustainable upgrade to traditional septic systems.

Learn more at: eljen.com

SludgeHammer - Enhancing Septic System Performance with Advanced Microbiology

By introducing a proprietary blend of live bacteria into existing septic tanks, SludgeHammer systems biologically transform waste processing. This method restores failing leach fields, reduces sludge buildup, and supports environmentally friendly water recycling

without the need for major system overhauls. Certified for performance and scalability, the solution is ideal for homes, businesses, and larger-scale applications.

Discover the details at: sludgehammer.net

Thanks for listening!

This week, we're excited to welcome Cole Schambari to the Dirt Bags Studio! A huge thanks to one of our great sponsors, Charlie Huff, for connecting us with Cole—the owner of WEBS Excavating Inc., based in Waukegan, Illinois. Tune in for a long, in-depth, and awesome conversation!

Cole's Email: cole@websexcavatinginc.com

Book a free strategy call with Phaser Marketing:

https://calendly.com/d/cm59-rf4-hgq/investing-in-a-new-construction-website?month=2025-05

Huge Thanks to our sponsors:

Charlie Huff - Need a certificate of insurance? Done. Adding a new piece of equipment to the fleet? Consider it handled. Got an audit breathing down your neck? Charlie’s already on it. This is full-service insurance from people who care and understand—and it shows. Whether you’re a one-crew start-up or managing a multi-state operation, Charlie makes sure you’re covered right the first time so you can focus on growing, hiring, and hauling. Call (435) 764-4833 or visit https://trupointco.com/

Eljen - Revolutionizing Onsite Wastewater Management

Backed by decades of engineering expertise, the Eljen GSF® A42 system uses a layered approach combining geotextile fabric and a plastic core to optimize effluent treatment. This modular leachfield design increases filtration efficiency, reduces the required installation footprint, and protects soil absorption capacity for the long term. Especially effective in space-constrained or environmentally sensitive areas, it offers a reliable, sustainable upgrade to traditional septic systems.

Learn more at: eljen.com

SludgeHammer - Enhancing Septic System Performance with Advanced Microbiology

By introducing a proprietary blend of live bacteria into existing septic tanks, SludgeHammer systems biologically transform waste processing. This method restores failing leach fields, reduces sludge buildup, and supports environmentally friendly water recycling without the need for major system overhauls. Certified for performance and scalability, the solution is ideal for homes, businesses, and larger-scale applications.

Discover the details at: sludgehammer.net

Thanks for listening!

In this episode of The Dirt Bags Podcast, Luke Eggebraaten welcomes Jaden Robison, the visionary founder behind Blue Collar Future, a brand and movement dedicated to empowering the next generation of skilled workers. If you’re in construction, the dirt world, or simply believe in the value of hard work and dedication, this episode will fire you up. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to see the future of blue collar through a brand-new lens.

Jaden's IG - @jadenrrobison

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadenrrobison

Website: bluecollarfuture.com

Book a free strategy call with Phaser Marketing: https://calendly.com/d/cm59-rf4-hgq/investing-in-a-new-construction-website?month=2025-05

Huge Thanks to our sponsors:

Charlie Huff - Need a certificate of insurance? Done. Adding a new piece of equipment to the fleet? Consider it handled. Got an audit breathing down your neck? Charlie’s already on it. This is full-service insurance from people who care and understand—and it shows. Whether you’re a one-crew start-up or managing a multi-state operation, Charlie makes sure you’re covered right the first time so you can focus on growing, hiring, and hauling. Call (435) 764-4833 or visit https://trupointco.com/

Eljen - Revolutionizing Onsite Wastewater Management Backed by decades of engineering expertise, the Eljen GSF® A42 system uses a layered approach combining geotextile fabric and a plastic core to optimize effluent treatment. This modular leachfield design increases filtration efficiency, reduces the required installation footprint, and protects soil absorption capacity for the long term. Especially effective in space-constrained or environmentally sensitive areas, it offers a reliable, sustainable upgrade to traditional septic systems. Learn more at: eljen.com

SludgeHammer - Enhancing Septic System Performance with Advanced Microbiology By introducing a proprietary blend of live bacteria into existing septic tanks, SludgeHammer systems biologically transform waste processing. This method restores failing leach fields, reduces sludge buildup, and supports environmentally friendly water recycling without the need for major system overhauls. Certified for performance and scalability, the solution is ideal for homes, businesses, and larger-scale applications. Discover the details at: sludgehammer.net

Thanks for listening!