Earthworks Hub

39. Sunday Live - Guests - Sydney Rock Wall and Terrapro - answering viewer questions

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live session from Sunday 8th September 2024 The boys help with answering random viewer questions. www.earthworkshub.com.au Sponsors Diggerlid - co...

38. Sunday Live - Guests - Shane & Jack - Things you can do to win over a new customer

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live Session from Sunday 25th August 2024 Shane from Terrapro Earthworks and Jack Healey from EMBE Hire join me to help discuss ways that you can win...

37. Sunday Live - Trade vs University

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live session from Sunday 18th August 2024 I discuss the pros and cons of going to University and doing a trade. Having both my children nearing the e...

36. Sunday Live - Importance of spouse support for business owners

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live session from Sunday 11th August 2024 We talk about: Do I get tired of just operating a machine all day? Tips for starting an earthworks business...

35. Guest - Adrian Williams from Godings

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adrian tells us about how Godings is celebrating 50 years and how he and his wife proudly had the chance to buy the business. We learn about the Kubot...

34. Sunday Live - Guest - Andrew Farrugia from Sydney Rockwall Constructions

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live Session from Sunday 4th August 2024 I talk about the improvements and changes to the earthworks hub website Then I have a chat with Andrew about...

33. Sunday Live - Guest - Shane from Terrapro Earthworks & 4 steps to avoid making unnecessary purchases and

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live session from Sunday 28th July 2024 I provide 4 steps to help you avoid making an unnecessary purchase for your business or personal use First ti...

32. Sunday Live - Methods and products I use to clean my equipment

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live session from Sunday 21st July 2024 I reveal some of the products and methods that I use to keep my trucks and machines clean. Listeners also give...

31. Sunday Live - Software or Apps I use to manage my business

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live session from Sunday 14th July 2024 I discuss my Brisbane trip as well as software or apps that I use to help manage my business. I also show off...

30. Sunday Live - Managing a work/life balance

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live session from Sunday 7th July 2024. On this episode I came to you live from Brisbane and give some steps on how to better manage your work/life ba...

29. Sunday Live - DIY Maintenance vs Mechanic

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live Session from Sunday 30th June 2024 We talk about equipment maintenance. Doing it yourself vs engaging a mechanic. Also the pros and cons of a pr...

28. Sunday Live - I chased the guys that stole my excavator

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live session from Sunday 23rd June 2024 www.earthworkshub.com.au Sponsors Melbourne Tractors Spartan Machinery Bole Group Nexgen Landscapes and Eart...

27. Guests - Joel and Luke from Diggerlid

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with brothers Joel and Luke from Diggerlid. We find out how they came up with the concept of a cover for an excavator without a...

26. Sunday Live - Preparing for Tax time

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live Session from Sunday 16th June 2024 I discuss the importance of Pre Tax meetings with your accountant to avoid surprises at tax time and to better...

25. Sunday Live - The time I had a panic attack at work

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live session from Sunday 10th June 2024 www.earthworkshub.com.au Sponsors Bole Group Network Finance Nexgen Landscapes and Earthworks Spartan Machin...

24. Sunday Live - Running my excavation business without any employees or equipment

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live session from Sunday June 2nd June 2024 www.earthworkshub.com.au Sponsors Bole Group Melbourne Tractors Spartan Machinery Network Finance JR Saf...

23. Guest - Anthony (YouTube Man) from Digga Australia

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ant from Digga explains how the company was formed, his time working there and we walk through some of the products and how they are made. www.earthwo...

22. Sunday Live - Putting our safety at risk to please a customer

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live session from 26th May 2024 www.earthworkshub.com.au Sponsors JR Safety Co Bole Group Network Finance Melbourne Tractors Spartan Machinery Nexge...

21. Sunday Live - Project Frustrations and 5T Excavator market saturated

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live Session from 19th May 2024 www.earthworkshub.com.au Sponsors JR Safety Co Bole Group Network Finance Spartan Machinery Melbourne Tractors Nexge...

20. Sunday Live - Why I started my excavation business and mistakes in the beginning

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss why I started my excavation business and share some of the mistakes I made at the beginning of my journey. We also talk about quoting jobs a...

19. Sunday Live - Tilt hitch v Tilt Bucket and Keeping Hourly Rates

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Topics Merch available Project update Posts from the week Avoid dropping hourly rates when quiet Tilt hitch vs tilt bucket And more… www.earthwor...

18. Sunday Live - How to find work during quiet periods

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For those that missed or couldn't stay for the whole session. www.earthworkshub.com.au List your business on the website today. Sponsors Nexgen Land...

17. Guest - Jack Healey from EMBE Hire

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack shares his experience as an owner operator in regional Victoria/NSW. We touch on machinery and attachments, why he chooses not to employ workers,...

16. Sunday Live - Diesel Dirt and Turf 2024

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For those that missed the live session. Topics: Diesel Dirt and Turf 2024 Update on my Ute Reviews on Yanmar Vio55 Auger drilling with Case Cx145 Pos...

15. Sunday Live - Case CX235 review and why I have my cabin window open sometimes

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For those that missed the live session on Sunday. This week I spoke about my experience in a Case CX235 zero swing excavator and shared some more advi...

14. Guest - Mark Papasidero from DigTech Civil

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Digtech Civil business owner Mark Papasidero shares his experiences managing an earthworks company in the ACT. Learn how he started with a 1.5T excava...

13. Guest - Troy from Spartan Machinery Melbourne

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Troy from Spartan Machinery discusses the various Zoomlion earthmoving products that he sells at his dealership in Melbourne. We find out who Zoomlion...

12. Update and Future of Earthworks Hub

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss the launch of www.earthworkshub.com.au and how you can now add your business listings, sponsorship opportunities, and upgrades to my audio a...

11. Guest - Robbie Moore from Network Finance - Talks about Equipment Finance

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Robbie from Network Finance runs us through the steps involved in obtaining finance for new equipment. He breaks down the requirements from lenders, h...

10. Guest - Nick Leith from CR Kennedy - Machine Control

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nick from CR Kennedy explains the benefits of having machine control installed on your equipment and what the future holds. Can operators learning on ...

9. Guest - Jim Ranten from JR Safety Co - Risk Assessments

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jim from JRSafetyCo details the process of conducting a risk assessment on plant and equipment, why we do regular assessments and the services that hi...

6. Guest - Shaun Pollard from Melbourne Tractors

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We hear about the industry from the aspect of a salesperson. Sean Pollard shares his experience, the history of a leading Australian construction equ...

7. Guest - Travis Delany from Dirtpak Excavations

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Travis shares his experience as the owner of an excavation company. Hear how he deals with employees during wet weather, his opinions on buying new vs...

8. Guest - Matt Lundy from Agridig

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My first international guest, Matthew Lundy, shares his experiences as an operator of various heavy machinery in Wales, United Kingdom. He describes h...

5. Guest - Hayden Kinghorn from Kinghorn Excavations

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We learn about the beginnings of Kinghorn Excavations and how Hayden transitioned from civil engineering to starting his own successful excavation bu...

4. Guest - Luke McCrone from Victorian Tippers United

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about Luke who wears two hats - a business owner in the earthworks field and a leader in the Victorian Tippers United group who are pushing for ...

3. Guest - Oli from Earthbull

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the background on Tik Tok sensation and earthworks entrepreneur Oliearthbullex as he shares his experiences in the earthmoving industry. As a...

2. Starting a business in Earthworks

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I share 8 Key points to consider when starting a business in the earthworks industry. Listen to my experiences. Learn some Hot Tips www.earthworkshub...

1. Introduction to the podcast and your host Ivan Orlovic - Eagle One Industries

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a short intro to the podcast and how it is aimed at the earthworks industry. As your host, Ivan Orlovic, I also explain a little abou...

Earthworks Hub (Trailer)

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas