How to Get Into Dirt Work Without Getting Buried in Payments Ep. #433
Release Date: 12/08/2025
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Pajak answers a listener’s question about getting into dirt work From buying heavy equipment to validating demand and avoiding massive monthly payments. This episode shows you how to break into land clearing and site prep without drowning in debt or making the same mistakes that crush new operators. Comments and Questions are welcome. Send to Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Equip Expo 2026 Tickets: Upcoming Events: Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable....
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info_outlinePajak answers a listener’s question about getting into dirt work From buying heavy equipment to validating demand and avoiding massive monthly payments. This episode shows you how to break into land clearing and site prep without drowning in debt or making the same mistakes that crush new operators.
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