What does it take to build a career in construction? For some, it starts in the classroom. For others, it begins in the trench. In this episode of Give Us the Dirt, three HGC team members reflect on how their individual journeys shaped their paths into the industry.

From earning a degree in project management and navigating the challenges of transitioning into the field, to beginning hands-on utility work at just 18 years old and rising into senior leadership, this conversation highlights the value of both education and experience.

Together, they discuss how passion, persistence, and practical knowledge influence growth, credibility, and leadership on today’s jobsites. It’s an honest look at how different starting points can lead to meaningful, long-term careers in construction — and how each path brings its own strengths to the table.

👷👷‍♀️𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!
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For more than 70 years, Taplin Group has done one thing exceptionally well: they’ve built a legacy that lasts. What started as a small, family-run sewer cleaning business in Kalamazoo has grown into a trusted partner on complex underground and environmental projects all without losing sight of the people, culture, and standards that made them who they are.

In this episode of Give Us The Dirt, Brandon Lindsey sits down with Mitchell Taplin, fourth-generation Training Director, and Alexis Davis, Director of Marketing & Growth, to unpack what it really means to carry a multi-generational legacy. From early days on the job, to “first in, last out” moments on major projects, to shaping a culture that puts people first. They dig into how patience, responsibility, and intentional growth create a company built to last.

If you want the inside scoop on family-driven leadership, training as a growth engine, and how to grow big without losing your soul, this episode is for you.

👷👷‍♀️𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!
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#construction #constructionindustry #podcast #constructionpodcast #leadershippodcast

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Full episode: https://ow.ly/wKS250XjViY

Aaron Witt, founder of BuildWitt — joins Brandon for a raw conversation the truth behind the dirt world. We all talk pay, pride, and purpose… but what about the parts no one likes to admit??

If you care about where our industry is headed, this is the episode for you. It just might change how you view the dirt world forever.?

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