Jimmy Talks Construction

David Alford (Managing Director of DBA Haulage) Jimmy Talks Construction

14 Apr 2026

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In this episode of Jimmy Talks Construction, James Starbuck sits down with David “Alfie” Alford, Managing Director of DBA Haulage and one of the most experienced operators in Australia’s heavy haulage industry.Alfie shares the raw reality of building a business from scratch, losing everything early on, and fighting back through some of the toughest lessons in construction and transport.From running trucks at a young age to being buried under debt, dealing with liquidation, and working his way back into major heavy haulage projects — this episode dives deep into what it actually takes to survive in business.The conversation covers:The truth about business partnerships (and why they fail)Losing everything and rebuilding from zeroHeavy haulage at scale (1000-ton modules, tunnel boring machines & major infrastructure)Working with family in constructionLessons from failure that most people never talk aboutWhy “luck” in business is misunderstoodAlfie also shares stories from some of Australia’s biggest projects, including work on major infrastructure jobs and extreme heavy transport operations.If you’re in construction, transport, or running a business — this episode is packed with real, unfiltered insight.Connect with Alfie:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbaheavyhaulage/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dbahaulage/Connect with Jimmy:🌐 Website: https://starbuckgroup.com.au📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JimmyTalksConstruction📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starbuckexcavation📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starbuckexcavation💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-starbuck-13336546/

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Jimmy Talks Construction

David Alford (Managing Director of DBA Haulage) Jimmy Talks Construction

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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