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59. Chiasson Smoke / The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Built From Struggle

April 14, 2026

In this episode, we sit down with the husband-and-wife behind Chiasson Smoke to talk about what it really takes to build a business from the ground up. We dive into the struggles of entrepreneurship, why “work-life balance” often feels impossible when your mind never stops creating, and how constant ideas and improvements can become both a blessing and a challenge. We also discuss one of the toughest parts of running a company—learning leadership, building a team, and training the people aro...

58. Jace Marriot / Building an Excavation Business from the Ground Up

March 25, 2026

In this episode, we sit down with Jace Marriott, an up-and-coming excavator, to talk about what it really takes to get started in the excavation industry. We dive into the big decisions early on—like whether investing in grade control for your trackhoe is worth it, when to step up into bigger equipment, and how to separate yourself from the competition without racing to the bottom on price. We also get real about the challenges of starting with limited capital, when it makes sense to take ri...

57. Zach Taylor / Milania Corporation. Trench Safety

February 03, 2026

In this episode, we sit down with Zach Taylor for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with trench safety on the jobsite. We get into why dieting never really works when you’re working long days — packing a “healthy” lunch, eating it on the drive to work, and somehow still ending up at McDonald’s by noon. The conversation then shifts to something deeper, as Zach explains why he decided to start his own business. For him, it wasn’t about money or titles — it was about time freedom and bei...