Ep. 142: Trey Bo Dirt Bestows Knowledge and Nostalgia

CONEXPO – CON/AGG Podcast: Construction Business Insights For Contractors

This week, Taylor welcomes Trey Bohannan, widely known as Treybodirt on TikTok, to the podcast. A seasoned entrepreneur and equipment enthusiast, Trey’s insights here today offer a masterclass in leadership and work-life balance. Together, he and Taylor explore his remarkable journey in the landscaping and construction industry, starting from his humble beginnings as a young lawn mower to his meteoric rise as a successful business owner. Along the way, Trey emphasizes the importance of equipment care, team camaraderie, and the timeless allure of older machinery.

Their discussion highlights the qualities of effective leaders, the significance of investing in employees, and the need for a healthy equilibrium between professional and personal life. Trey's wealth of experience managing a business is distilled into valuable lessons and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Moreover, his passion for antique tractors shines through as he shares captivating stories of his collection and his involvement in a charitable event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The episode culminates with Trey and Taylor's thought-provoking exploration of success, emphasizing the profound impact of personal values, nurturing familial bonds, and cultivating meaningful relationships. Join these two learned professionals here today for a wealth of valuable information and advice as well as a hefty load of laughs that will leave you equal parts educated and entertained.

Topics:

• Trey's humble beginnings and gradual expansion in the landscaping industry
• The allure of using and maintaining older equipment in a technology-driven world
• Encouragement for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn hands-on equipment repairs
• The significance of cash flow and effective expense management
• Trey's exceptional organizational skills in optimizing team workflow and productivity
• The practicality of utilizing two-way radio systems for communication on job sites
• Cultivating leaders within teams and learning from others in the industry
• Making necessary adjustments based upon lessons learned from past mistakes

Quotes:

"We check all the fluids. We tighten tracks, we dig out tracks. And don't get me wrong, there's a lot of times we don't. But if it's a rainy day, if there's an opportunity, we're in the shops working."

"I'm decent at working on the older stuff, too. This new stuff today is expensive."

"The first hour of the day is the most important. Let's get in here and I try to clock everything every morning. We’ve got a certain time framework. Everything needs to be out onto a job."

"A good bird dog is born no different than a good leader. But they have to have training too. They have to watch others to be on point."

"Learn from your mistakes because you're going to make them every day."

"Success is a good man that raised his family and did everything right - that's success."

"I had a lot of people come up to me that I hadn't seen in 10 or 15 years and say, 'Man, I appreciate you did this for my Dad,' or ‘this for my grandparents’ or whatever."

"Everybody will notice you if we're going to go through this life, let's just pop a wheelie and ride it on through."

Links:

• Taylor White on LinkedIn
• To see highlights from the 2023 show, go to: https://www.conexpoconagg.com/show-experience/show-highlights
• Komatsu Homepage
• Treybodirt on TikTok