Keaton Turner & Eric Thran: Drama Kills

September 6, 2023

No one understands the saying, "If it's not farmed, it's mined" quite like Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, Eric Thran. With decades of experience in both farming and frac sand mining, Eric joins Keaton and Thomas to talk about the transition from life as a dairy farmer to a mine supervisor traveling the country. He dives into his experiences navigating challenging managers, working alongside his wife, and how he's forged a successful career in a completely new industry.

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

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

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From leaving one of the most established heavy civil companies in the U.S. to working on Turner's most challenging projects, Austin Anstoetter talks about why he joined Turner Mining Group — but most importantly why he stays when things gets tough.

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Keaton Turner & Cade Smith: Mastering the Equipment Business

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Bringing over 30 years of experience from several major US mining companies, Cade Smith talks about his approach to navigating the equipment business and explains why it takes determination and bull-headedness to be successful.

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

August 9, 2022

After 38 years in the industry, Blaine Larson talks about the art form of moving dirt, industry changes, and why the hardest lessons always pay off in the end.

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

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