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 Dirt and All is an exciting new podcast that digs deeper into the relationships and stories that lie beyond the dirt within the mining and construction industries, presented by DGI Trading.

 

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Latest Episodes

Episode 1: Careers with WesTrac and Chickens on a Plane

Buddhi Edirisuriya – WesTrac Caterpillar

This month on Dirt and All we caught up with Buddhi Edirisuriya from WesTrac to discuss careers in the industry, how machinery sales can take anyone around the world, and sharing a plane with livestock in Siberia.

Episode 3: David Griffin. From Sweeping Floors to International Business Success.

David Griffin – DGI Trading Founder

This month on Dirt and All we sit down with recently retired DGI Trading founder David Griffin to discuss his career as one of the world’s top mining equipment dealers.

Episode 5: SEAN DYSON. THE COMPLETE ENTREPRENEUR.

Sean Dyson – Complete Parts and Equipment

This month on Dirt and All we catch up with Sean Dyson, Founder and Managing Director of Complete Parts and Equipment. Sean is also the founder of Dyson Motorsports, Empire Machinery, Nine9Park and the Dyson Family Foundation.

Episode 7: BRAD O'SHANNASSY. HEAVY BUSINESS: FROM OPERATOR TO SALES PRO.

Brad O'Shannassy – RDO Equipment Australia

This month on Dirt and All we caught up with Brad O’Shannassy, Sales Professional at RDO Equipment Australia. In E7 Woodsy and Ryan have a laugh with Brad as we discuss his evolution from machinery operator, to notable industry personality and a few entrepreneurial ventures in between.

EPISODE 8: Little Wings, Lifesaving Flights for Mining Communities.

CLARE PEARSON – LITTLE WINGS AUSTRALIA

This month on Dirt and All we were humbled to meet Clare Pearson, CEO of Little Wings. Little Wings is an Australian charity that provides free flight and ground transport services for seriously ill children in rural and regional NSW, ACT and QLD. Often these regions include the mining communities where our audience reside and work.

EPISODE 10: Growing a Leading Earthmoving Business.

PHIL IMMISCH – LEADER EARTHWORKS, CIVIL AND MINING.

In Episode 10 of Dirt and All, we chat with Phil Immisch, Managing Director of Leader Earthworks, Civil, and Mining. Phil talks about growing Leader from a one-man, one-machine operation to running a fleet of over 100 machines. We cover his career journey, the challenges of building a business like this, and why efficiency is so important to their success.

EPISODE 12: EARTHMOVING AND EVOLUTION: THE DIXIE HOLDINGS STORY.

TOM MCDONALD – DIXIE HOLDINGS.

In Episode 12 Tom shares insights into the evolution of Dixie Holdings, the company’s long-standing relationship with DGI Trading, and how he’s shaping the next generation of earthmoving operations.

EPISODE 14: BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP: THE SPECIALISED CIVIL STORY.

NICK AND CHRIS MCCLURE - SPECIALISED CIVIL GROUP.

From humble beginnings following their dad across regional caravan parks to building one of Western NSW’s most recognisable vertically integrated civil businesses, the McClure brothers share their journey growing up in the industry, learning the ropes the hard way, and scaling the business into quarrying, concrete, aviation, and labour hire.

Episode 2: Thrashing Gear and the Pursuit of Efficiency

Scott Lidster - Australian Earth Training

This month we meet Scott Lidster from Australian Earth Training to talk operational effiency, life, and everything in between. Scott, Woodsy and Ryan discuss Scott’s journey, the nuances of business travel and who thrashes equipment the hardest.

Episode 4: TROY KAREVSKI.
Graders Official!

Troy Karevski - Graders Official

In Episode 4 Woodsy and Ryan get to know the man behind the @graders_official cult Instagram following, learn about Troy’s brand vision, and discuss everything motor grader technology and operation.

Episode 6: HANNAH LEGG. EXCELLING AS A WOMAN AT THE COALFACE.

HANNAH LEGG - HER ENGINEERING, MACHINING AND MAINTENANCE

In the latest episode of Dirt and All we were excited to meet Hannah Legg, recipient of the NSW Minerals Council 2024 Exceptional Young Woman in Mining Award.

Dirt and All Live: MINExpo 2024 Special Edition.

LIVE FROM MINEXPO INTERNATIONAL 2024

This month we’ve got a bonus episode! Dirt and All are taking you behind the scenes at MINExpo International 2024, where we caught up with some of the brightest minds in the heavy equipment and mining sectors, and good friends of DGI Trading.

Episode 9: From NRL to the Coal Face: Kurt Gidley’s Business Journey.

KURT GIDLEY - PROTECH GROUP

This month on Dirt and All we sat down with NRL legend Kurt Gidley to discuss all things heavy industry, business development and sport. 

 

 

EPISODE 11: Ritchie Bros. & the Evolution of Heavy Equipment Auctioneering.

TIM KEYS - RITCHIE BROS.

Tim Keys is a globally renowned auctioneer and a key figure in the Ritchie Bros. network, sharing his insights on the evolution of auctions, heavy machinery, and the passion that drives his career.

 

EPISODE 13: Brett Comiskey. From the pit to the podium.

BRETT COMISKEY - COMISKEY MINING SERVICES.

A well-respected name in the Australian mining hire and contracting space, Brett shares his journey growing up in the mining industry and building his business from the ground up.