What Do You Cost: Generate Revenue or Reduce Cost and Build an Owner's Mindset
Per Diem Podcast
Jump in the front seat as the host Keaton Turner takes you on a daily ride through his life as if you were sitting right there in the action with him. The Per Diem Podcast is a daily dialogue of the good, the bad, and the ugly of building a business.
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What Do You Cost: Generate Revenue or Reduce Cost and Build an Owner's Mindset

S3 E47 • Apr 5, 2026 • 52 mins

In this episode, Keaton Turner shares his daily routine, focusing on the importance of different job mindsets and the contrast between professional and worksite attire. He explores career advancement through cost-saving measures, preventing equipment damage, and enhancing employee efficiency. Keaton addresses misconceptions about employee costs and the benefits of gamifying work. He highlights motivational meetings, building a reputation for efficiency, and changing coworkers' mindsets. The episode concludes with tips for handling unmotivated team members and improving performance, along with a sponsor message from QuickBooks.

Key Points

  • Thinking like an owner and focusing on saving the company money or increasing revenue can significantly accelerate career advancement.
  • Attention to small details, such as reducing idle time on equipment and maximizing efficiency, can have a substantial impact on a company's bottom line.
  • Motivating your team and gamifying productivity goals can lead to higher efficiency and noticeable improvements in overall performance.
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