Keaton Turner

Dave Wilson

Dave Wilson joins Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun in this episode of Turner Mining Live to share his insights on the equipment dealer world. Transitioning from a corporate role at John Deere to West Side Tractor, he dives into lessons learned in both white-collar and blue-collar settings,  the art of prioritizing people, and key takeaways from rehiring former employees.  No matter the stage of your career, he offers advice that can be applied to any industry.

Dave Wilson joins Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun in this episode of Turner Mining Live to share his insights on the equipment dealer world. Transitioning from a corporate role at John Deere to West Side Tractor, he dives into lessons learned in both white-collar and blue-collar settings,  the art of prioritizing people, and key takeaways from rehiring former employees.  No matter the stage of your career, he offers advice that can be applied to any industry.

Keaton Turner & Dave Wilson: Lessons from the Equipment Dealer World

In this episode of Turner Mining Live, Austin Anstoetter, Director of Engineering, teams up with Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun to dive into the pivotal role that hard work and perseverance have played in propelling his career.Making the leap from one of the most established heavy civil contractors in the U.S. to a young Turner Mining Group, Austin candidly shares the challenges, similarities, and invaluable lessons he's learned along the way. With a focus on his involvement in Turner's most demanding projects and his instrumental role in the company's data-driven evolution, this episode offers a glimpse into Austin's inspiring path to success as he answers the questions, "what in the world made you stay when some people wouldn't?"

In this episode of Turner Mining Live, Austin Anstoetter, Director of Engineering, teams up with Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun to dive into the pivotal role that hard work and perseverance have played in propelling his career. Making the leap from one of the most established heavy civil contractors in the U.S. to a young Turner Mining Group, Austin candidly shares the challenges, similarities, and invaluable lessons he's learned along the way.  With a focus on his involvement in Turner's most demanding projects and his instrumental role in the company's data-driven evolution, this episode offers a glimpse into Austin's inspiring path to success as he answers the questions, "what in the world made you stay when some people wouldn't?"

Keaton Turner & Austin Anstoetter: Why do you work for Turner Mining Group?

Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun are joined by Paul Moran, Chief Commercial Officer, at Turner Mining Group in his first appearance on Turner Mining Live! Paul brings a fresh perspective to the mining industry as he shares  insights on relationship management, how to find a mentor, and the importance of networking within a seasoned mining community.Highlighting the challenges faced in acquiring new business, he also discusses the importance of hard work, continued patience and how you can become a leader people want to follow. Check out  the latest episode of Turner Mining Live to listen to his story! 

Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun are joined by Paul Moran, Chief Commercial Officer, at Turner Mining Group in his first appearance on Turner Mining Live!  Paul brings a fresh perspective to the mining industry as he shares  insights on relationship management, how to find a mentor, and the importance of networking within a seasoned mining community. Highlighting the challenges faced in acquiring new business, he also discusses the importance of hard work, continued patience and how you can become a leader people want to follow. Check out  the latest episode of Turner Mining Live to listen to his story!

Keaton Turner & Paul Moran: Becoming a Leader People Want to Follow

Cade Smith

When we say mining is in your blood, Cade Smith - our SVP of Equipment -  is the perfect example. Born in a mining family, he was destined for the industry. Cade got his start at an early age as a mechanic. A jack of all trades, he's led teams in mine operations, maintenance, and equipment rebuilds.Bringing over 30 years of experience from several major US mining companies, Cade talks about his approach to navigating the equipment business and explains why it takes determination and bull-headedness to be successful.

When we say mining is in your blood, Cade Smith - our SVP of Equipment -  is the perfect example. Born in a mining family, he was destined for the industry.  Cade got his start at an early age as a mechanic. A jack of all trades, he's led teams in mine operations, maintenance, and equipment rebuilds. Bringing over 30 years of experience from several major US mining companies, Cade talks about his approach to navigating the equipment business and explains why it takes determination and bull-headedness to be successful.

Keaton Turner & Cade Smith: Mastering the Equipment Business

Blaine Larson, Director of Operations, joins Keaton Turner, Thomas Haun and Patton Deischer on the latest episode of Turner Mining Live. After 38 years in the industry, he talks about the art form of moving dirt, industry changes, and why the hardest lessons always pay off in the end. Check out the full episode to learn more about his story. 

Blaine Larson, Director of Operations, joins Keaton Turner, Thomas Haun and Patton Deischer on the latest episode of Turner Mining Live.  After 38 years in the industry, he talks about the art form of moving dirt, industry changes, and why the hardest lessons always pay off in the end. Check out the full episode to learn more about his story.

Keaton Turner & Blaine Larson: Why the hard lesson always pays off

Thomas Haun

After a podcast hiatus, Keaton and Thomas discuss what we're doing, where we're going and why we launched Turner Staffing Group. Transitioning from the wild west to growth mode 2.0, this is a live look into the all the changes inside Turner Mining Group.  

After a podcast hiatus, Keaton and Thomas discuss what we're doing, where we're going and why we launched Turner Staffing Group. Transitioning from the wild west to growth mode 2.0, this is a live look into the all the changes inside Turner Mining Group.

Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Why We Launched Turner Staffing Group

New faces, legacy challenges, and relationship building woes — a lot has happened at Turner Mining Group over the past 6 months.  Back from a podcast hiatus, season 5 kicks off at our Salt Lake City HQ. Hear from Keaton Turner, Thomas Haun, Jeremy Alford, Bill Oglesby, Hayley Wallin and Aaron Brown. 

New faces, legacy challenges, and relationship building woes — a lot has happened at Turner Mining Group over the past 6 months.  Back from a podcast hiatus, season 5 kicks off at our Salt Lake City HQ. Hear from Keaton Turner, Thomas Haun, Jeremy Alford, Bill Oglesby, Hayley Wallin and Aaron Brown.

Keaton Turner: Are we on the right path?

Burn out is real. In our high speed/high stress industry, we've recognized this is something that isn't widely discussed. To demonstrate our Heart for People value, we're changing that. Keaton and Thomas talk about burnout-breaking points and how we encourage actionable coping strategies on the latest episode of Turner Mining Live.

Burn out is real. In our high speed/high stress industry, we've recognized this is something that isn't widely discussed. To demonstrate our Heart for People value, we're changing that. Keaton and Thomas talk about burnout-breaking points and how we encourage actionable coping strategies on the latest episode of Turner Mining Live.

Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Are you burnt out?

Mastering your craft requires time and effort. Lacking patience in your career often leads to the belief that the grass will be greener somewhere else. Keaton and Thomas talk about creating value where you're planted and finding the balance between being persistently patient and aggressively assertive.

Mastering your craft requires time and effort. Lacking patience in your career often leads to the belief that the grass will be greener somewhere else. Keaton and Thomas talk about creating value where you're planted and finding the balance between being persistently patient and aggressively assertive.

Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Does patience pay off?

As transparent as it gets, we took Turner Mining Live to the next level. No editing. No rehearsing. We broadcasted the first episode of season 4 on Instagram live.  Keaton and Thomas answer questions in real time, talk about recruiting the next generation miner, and discuss what it means to deliver next level professional service to the mining industry. 

As transparent as it gets, we took Turner Mining Live to the next level. No editing. No rehearsing. We broadcasted the first episode of season 4 on Instagram live.  Keaton and Thomas answer questions in real time, talk about recruiting the next generation miner, and discuss what it means to deliver next level professional service to the mining industry.

Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Introducing Season 4 on Instagram Live

“Turner Mining Live” digs deep into the inner-workings of Turner Mining Group. Season 2 features 5 key players in the company that are critical to our business, revealing our struggles and uncovering what it takes to actually follow your passion.

Why did we create Turner Mining Live? Was it for leverage? Attention? Or maybe to uphold our value of transparency. We wanted Turner Mining Live to be a way we create the vision we want to see. As Keaton always says, it's not who you know, but who knows you. Dig into the last episode of season 3  to learn more about some of the lessons we've learned from the podcast.

Why did we create Turner Mining Live? Was it for leverage? Attention? Or maybe to uphold our value of transparency. We wanted Turner Mining Live to be a way we create the vision we want to see. As Keaton always says, it's not who you know, but who knows you. Dig into the last episode of season 3  to learn more about some of the lessons we've learned from the podcast.

Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Why do we do this podcast?

Weaknesses. We all have them. No one likes to focus on their own limitations but ignoring them can prevent you from achieving what you want. Keaton and Thomas talk about the importance of identifying your weaknesses, doubling down on your strengths, and the balance between enhancing your strengths and improving your inhibitions.

Weaknesses. We all have them. No one likes to focus on their own limitations but ignoring them can prevent you from achieving what you want. Keaton and Thomas talk about the importance of identifying your weaknesses, doubling down on your strengths, and the balance between enhancing your strengths and improving your inhibitions.

Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Do you know your greatest weakness?

Why are five year plans so difficult? What's the best way to get promoted? Keaton and Thomas get real about business planning and employer expectations in the latest episode of Turner Mining Live. 

Why are five year plans so difficult? What's the best way to get promoted? Keaton and Thomas get real about business planning and employer expectations in the latest episode of Turner Mining Live.

Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: How valuable is a plan?

Decision making in the world of COVID has it's challenges. College degrees, pandemic planning, and industry expectations - Keaton and Thomas talk about what rethinking the status quo looks like in 2020. 

Decision making in the world of COVID has it's challenges. College degrees, pandemic planning, and industry expectations - Keaton and Thomas talk about what rethinking the status quo looks like in 2020.

Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Did COVID-19 change the industry?

It's no secret Turner Mining Group has gone through a series of changes in 2020. Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun review lessons learned and why change is necessary within Turner Mining Group. Find out  what change means for the future of the company, our staff and our team goals moving forward.  

It's no secret Turner Mining Group has gone through a series of changes in 2020. Keaton Turner and Thomas Haun review lessons learned and why change is necessary within Turner Mining Group. Find out  what change means for the future of the company, our staff and our team goals moving forward.

Keaton Turner & Thomas Haun: Why is change necessary?

Fondly referred to as "Little Adolf," our 21-year-old Chief of Staff talks about what it means to be focused on the future and not get stuck in the moment. Patton was one of the earliest employees at Turner who has been on a rampage to move the business forward since day one. He, Keaton and Thomas talk about the reason why we keep scraping old practices and starting new ones in order to drive results.

Fondly referred to as "Little Adolf," our 21-year-old Chief of Staff talks about what it means to be focused on the future and not get stuck in the moment. Patton was one of the earliest employees at Turner who has been on a rampage to move the business forward since day one. He, Keaton and Thomas talk about the reason why we keep scraping old practices and starting new ones in order to drive results.

Patton Deischer: Why do people call you Little Adolf?

Liz Freeman

Recruiter Liz Freeman, a self-proclaimed "raging ball of sunshine", brings her one-of-a-kind personality to the podcast. For a moment we were unsure whether she was going to flip the script and interview Keaton instead! Liz's energy and passion for people can be felt throughout the conversation, which is powerful considering she's the gatekeeper of our company. 

Recruiter Liz Freeman, a self-proclaimed "raging ball of sunshine", brings her one-of-a-kind personality to the podcast. For a moment we were unsure whether she was going to flip the script and interview Keaton instead! Liz's energy and passion for people can be felt throughout the conversation, which is powerful considering she's the gatekeeper of our company.

Liz Freeman: Does anyone hate you?

Matt McClelland

Hear from Operations Director, Matt McClelland as he talks about high expectations and what it takes to level up in mining. He, Keaton and Thomas talk about the pressure to deliver and holding yourself accountable. Matt brings the realities of working in the field to the conversation and what came from being "super humbled" in his career.

Hear from Operations Director, Matt McClelland as he talks about high expectations and what it takes to level up in mining. He, Keaton and Thomas talk about the pressure to deliver and holding yourself accountable. Matt brings the realities of working in the field to the conversation and what came from being "super humbled" in his career.

Matt McClelland: Why do people think you're a jerk?

While he's usually behind the scenes, Keaton's business partner Gant Elmore finally joins the podcast to talk about what they were thinking when they started Turner Mining Group. From growing up on the same street to scaling a business, they talk about what can be built from having a vision, taking a chance and getting after it.

While he's usually behind the scenes, Keaton's business partner Gant Elmore finally joins the podcast to talk about what they were thinking when they started Turner Mining Group. From growing up on the same street to scaling a business, they talk about what can be built from having a vision, taking a chance and getting after it.

Gant Elmore: Why are you so intimidating?

Business Development manager Ben Schwanberg talks about the competitive drive it takes to bid project after project, the importance of relationships and what it takes to keep the fire going. He, Keaton and Thomas get into the impact of COVID on sales, low cost competitors and how our business model is playing out.

Business Development manager Ben Schwanberg talks about the competitive drive it takes to bid project after project, the importance of relationships and what it takes to keep the fire going. He, Keaton and Thomas get into the impact of COVID on sales, low cost competitors and how our business model is playing out.

Ben Schwanberg: How do you deal with losing?

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Conner Holmen, owner of In Depth Excavation, talks with Keaton about the value of mistakes (even the most expensive ones), having absolutely zero backup plan and how passion is trump when it comes to hiring the right people. This heated episode is broken into two parts - stay tuned for the second half!

Conner Holmen, owner of In Depth Excavation, talks with Keaton about the value of mistakes (even the most expensive ones), having absolutely zero backup plan and how passion is trump when it comes to hiring the right people. This heated episode is broken into two parts - stay tuned for the second half!

Episode 3: Passion or Bust

Keaton and Conner finish their heated conversation about what it means to "be in it" and the crazy stories that come with being young business owners. Come back stories, dealing with the unforeseen and what a good beard can do for your business.

Keaton and Conner finish their heated conversation about what it means to "be in it" and the crazy stories that come with being young business owners. Come back stories, dealing with the unforeseen and what a good beard can do for your business.

Episode 3 - Part 2: You've Got to Taste It

As the first TMG employee on the podcast, Mikel Bowman spits straight fire on the topic of culture. He and Keaton talk about being real, being honest and that no matter how hard you try, you still screw the whole people thing up. They go further to talk about what it means to "be the culture" and how it's all about mindset in this ego driven society.

As the first TMG employee on the podcast, Mikel Bowman spits straight fire on the topic of culture. He and Keaton talk about being real, being honest and that no matter how hard you try, you still screw the whole people thing up. They go further to talk about what it means to "be the culture" and how it's all about mindset in this ego driven society.

Episode 4: Pink Hair & Skinny Jeans

Dyno Nobel's Travis Martzall talks drilling, blasting and explosives and what it takes to come from humble beginnings to start a business. He talks about believing in the mission of Dyno and what he's able to drive forward despite the fact that there aren't very many good days in drilling. He and Keaton talk about the importance of having the support of your spouse and what it means to surround yourself with good people.

Dyno Nobel's Travis Martzall talks drilling, blasting and explosives and what it takes to come from humble beginnings to start a business. He talks about believing in the mission of Dyno and what he's able to drive forward despite the fact that there aren't very many good days in drilling. He and Keaton talk about the importance of having the support of your spouse and what it means to surround yourself with good people.

Episode 10: Is that it?

Antsy from weeks of quarantine, Keaton takes Turner Mining Live to Instagram Live where he invites our fans to talk face-to-face about whatever's on their mind. This shows covers everything from the impacts of Covid-19 to scaling a business to what it means to "use social influence." The best is when Keaton gets called out for blocking one of the guests on IG...

Antsy from weeks of quarantine, Keaton takes Turner Mining Live to Instagram Live where he invites our fans to talk face-to-face about whatever's on their mind. This shows covers everything from the impacts of Covid-19 to scaling a business to what it means to "use social influence." The best is when Keaton gets called out for blocking one of the guests on IG...

Episode 9: Live for Real

Content Director and Keaton's man crush, Zach Stinton, gives the real deal on capturing the Turner Mining Group journey. He and Keaton boil it down to the fact that people connect with people and how that affects the dynamic of social media and filming on site. They talk through why content makes a difference and why it's important to our industry.

Content Director and Keaton's man crush, Zach Stinton, gives the real deal on capturing the Turner Mining Group journey. He and Keaton boil it down to the fact that people connect with people and how that affects the dynamic of social media and filming on site. They talk through why content makes a difference and why it's important to our industry.

Episode 8: Behind the Camera

Professional freestyle motocross athlete Jarryd McNeil and Keaton hit on some overlapping points of passion when it comes to taking pride in America, moving dirt and finding purpose in life. The intense drive and honest positivity made clear in this conversation is incredibly motivating - something we could all use right now!

Professional freestyle motocross athlete Jarryd McNeil and Keaton hit on some overlapping points of passion when it comes to taking pride in America, moving dirt and finding purpose in life. The intense drive and honest positivity made clear in this conversation is incredibly motivating - something we could all use right now!

Episode 7: Betting on America

Matt Moldenhauer from Bellwether Forest Products talks about diving in head-first into the blue collar, small business world from his previous high profile business consulting life. He and Keaton talk about the "price" of learning in industries like logging and mining and what "patience" means when it comes to moving up. They wrap up the conversation with what the clash between intimidation and feedback, and what honesty means to a growing business.

Matt Moldenhauer from Bellwether Forest Products talks about diving in head-first into the blue collar, small business world from his previous high profile business consulting life. He and Keaton talk about the "price" of learning in industries like logging and mining and what "patience" means when it comes to moving up. They wrap up the conversation with what the clash between intimidation and feedback, and what honesty means to a growing business.

Episode 6: Earn Every Dollar

Jake Hubbell exposes the truth behind his role of Heavy Fleet Manager at Turner Mining Group. He, Keaton and Thomas talk openly about the ridiculous amount of responsibility this 24 year old takes on, how many ball kickings it took to get a standing desk, and what office culture (and working for Keaton) is really like. Jake's tendency to outrun other millennials with his competitive spirit makes him an asset to the TMG business.

Jake Hubbell exposes the truth behind his role of Heavy Fleet Manager at Turner Mining Group. He, Keaton and Thomas talk openly about the ridiculous amount of responsibility this 24 year old takes on, how many ball kickings it took to get a standing desk, and what office culture (and working for Keaton) is really like. Jake's tendency to outrun other millennials with his competitive spirit makes him an asset to the TMG business.

Episode 5: Glass Case of Emotion

Caterpillar's Ryan Neal, Product Application Specialist for Large Excavators, talks about his journey from a small farm town to traveling the world on behalf of CAT equipment. Keaton and Ryan chop it up about raw talent, college education and what's important when it comes to picking equipment brands.

Caterpillar's Ryan Neal, Product Application Specialist for Large Excavators, talks about his journey from a small farm town to traveling the world on behalf of CAT equipment. Keaton and Ryan chop it up about raw talent, college education and what's important when it comes to picking equipment brands.

Episode 2: Operations to Corporation

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