Land It Podcast

Breaking Ground in Land Clearing: R&M Dozer on Growing a Dirt Work Business

• Josh Stockel • Season 1 • Episode 5

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In this debut episode of the Land It Podcast, Josh Stockel sits down with Colton Rains of R&M Dozer to talk about what it really takes to grow a successful land clearing and excavation business.

Colton shares how he got started, the challenges of scaling a dirt work operation, and the strategies that have helped him land bigger, better land clearing and excavation jobs — even in competitive markets. From equipment choices to marketing moves, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for owner/operators who want to win more work and run a better business.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • How Colton turned a small start into a thriving land clearing company
  • The importance of relationships in winning repeat and referral work
  • How marketing can help land you bigger jobs without wasting money
  • Lessons learned from both wins and mistakes in the dirt work industry

If you’re in land clearing, excavation, or demolition, this is a must-listen to gain real-world strategies from a contractor who’s in the trenches every day.

🎙 Listen now and subscribe for more conversations with dirt work pros who are making it happen.

CONNECT WITH COLTON
R&M Dozer Service — land clearing, lot clearing and land grading out of Goliad, Texas.
https://www.randmdozer.com/

GET THE BOOK
Land It in the Dirt World, the marketing playbook for land clearing, excavation and demolition contractors.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6698DPX

LIST YOUR COMPANY
The Dirt World Directory, a national directory for land clearing, excavation and demolition contractors.
https://dirtworkdirectory.com/

MORE FOR DIRT WORLD CONTRACTORS
Guides, tools and marketing help from Blue Goat Land Leads.
https://www.landclearinginsights.com/