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Episode 25

Dustin Manny (Manny Topsoil and Gravel)

Episode Overview

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson and founder Derek Foster interview Dustin Manny, the main man behind Manny Topsoil and Gravel! Dustin is all about working hard and doing the job right, and he tells us all about his methods, beliefs and styles right here in this episode!

Time Stamps

00:15 – Hello, Newspaper Truck! And a Snag in the Brewery

03:08 – There’s Always an Issue…

04:18 – Welcome, Dustin!.. Finally!

06:08 – An Introduction to Dustin Manny

09:07 – Hard Work is Easier When You’re Working for Yourself!

11:37 – Making the Jump to Self-Employment

15:43 – Does the Economy and Real Estate Market Affect Dustin’s Business?.. NO!

17:05 – The Challenges of Growth: Trucks Ain’t Cheap!

21:03 – A Two-Employee Business… Two is Plenty!

22:36 – Vacation, Have to Get Away… Slows Down Business, Though!

24:30 – From One Guy in a Truck to a Massive Company…

25:30 – … If You Can Get a Truck!

26:39 – Dustin’s Secret to Success: Hard Work!

28:57 – Working Blue Collar, You Don’t Need a Workout Regimen!

29:51 – Hey, Shit Happens!

33:29 – Time With the Kids… Blue Collar’s Big Downside

36:04 – Mike’s Kids Smash his Televisions

37:17 – College Isn’t for Everyone! There’s so Much Opportunity in Blue Collar Work!

42:09 – Routine? Nah! Up, Eat, and Go!

43:14 – Mike Nelson, (Semi) Professional Podcaster

44:01 – Dustin’s Marketing Secret: Diversify, Try New Things!

45:15 – Turn Off Your Damned Phone!

46:41 – What’s Hot? CDL Drivers, and Hard Workers of All Kinds!

48:32 – Dustin’s Key Piece of Advice: Pick Your Niche, and Master it!

49:49 – Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch


Details

  • Hosts

    Mike Nelson and Derek Foster

  • Guests

    Dustin Manny

  • Runtime

    51 mins, 35 secs

  • Airing Date

    Mar 15, 2023


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