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Dirt World Summit, Nashville, TN (2026)

06/01/2026

DIRT WORLD CONNECT LIVE SESSION WITH RANDY BLOUNT & BILLY ROBINSON
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 | 11 AM CST

RSVP AT: https://hubs.la/Q04jBxhp0

A recent LinkedIn post from Randy Blount sparked a major conversation across the Dirt World around one statement: “Equipment is not overhead or indirect job costs.”

Owners, CFOs, estimators, controllers, and operations leaders all jumped into the discussion around job costing, utilization, recovery rates, equipment rates, profitability, and cash flow.
Now we’re bringing the conversation live.
Join Randy Blount and Billy Robinson for a special edition of Dirt World Connect Live as they discuss equipment costing, common mistakes contractors make, and why understanding equipment costs is critical to running a healthy construction business.
Randy will bring the operational and contractor perspective from working closely with companies across the Dirt World.
Billy will bring decades of experience advising construction companies on financial strategy, job costing, benchmarking, profitability, and long-term business value.

Topics will include:
• Equipment costing and recovery rates
• Utilization and profitability
• Common job costing mistakes contractors make
• Practical tracking and accounting challenges
• What owners and leadership teams should actually measure
• How equipment impacts cash flow, margins, and business performance

Whether you’re an owner, CFO, controller, estimator, operations leader, equipment manager, or project manager, this session will provide practical insights to help you better understand the true cost of equipment and its impact on your business.

Don't forget to check out https://hubs.la/Q04jzZGW0 for more information.

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05/27/2026

DIRT WORLD CONNECT LIVE SESSION
WITH THREE & JACKIE
TUESDAY, JUNE 2 | 12:30 PM CST

RSVP AT: connect.dirtworld.com/c/live-events/connect-live-session-with-three-and-jackie

Three and Jackie Carpenter are inspiring speakers and the authors of People First: The 5 Steps to Pure Human Connection and a Thriving Organization. They help organizations elevate the employee experience by prioritizing human connection, bringing clarity to leaders, strengthening loyalty and improving performance.

Drawing on decades of real-world leadership and hands-on experience, they are known for translating people-first principles into practical strategies leaders can use immediately. Their work helps teams thrive while lightening the burden many managers are feeling today.

Work has changed, and leaders are feeling the pressure to keep their people motivated, engaged and performing at a high level.

"The rules and expectations of leadership have shifted—and today employees expect more than ever. Join Three and Jackie Carpenter for an energizing session as they dig into what leaders must do to create environments where people feel valued, empowered and motivated to contribute their best!"

During this webinar, Three and Jackie Carpenter, authors of People First: The 5 Steps to Pure Human Connection and a Thriving Organization, will guide leaders through a mindset shift for leading people in today’s evolving workplace. They will dig into what leaders must do differently to meet the expectations of workers today and provide actionable takeaways for creating environments where people feel valued, empowered and motivated to contribute their best.

Don't forget to check out threeandjackie.com for more information.

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05/15/2026

The time is NOW! Registration for all Pre-Conference Sessions is OPEN!

Don't skip Day 1 — Pre-Con sessions are where it starts.

Monday, November 9, kicks off the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit with something a lot of attendees requested we have back this year. These aren't filler. They're hands-on, small-group workshops designed to give you a deeper dive into topics that matter — before the main stage even begins.

Hurry, spots are limited — only registered attendees can sign up.

Speaker session details here: events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/pre-con-speakers

05/13/2026

DIRT WORLD CONNECT LIVE SESSION WITH MAYCE & MISSY
THURSDAY, MAY 21 | 10:30 AM CST

RSVP AT: https://connect.dirtworld.com/c/live-events/connect-live-session-with-mayce-and-missy

Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are leadership experts and business coaches who believe influence isn’t about a title, it’s about how you show up every single day.

With backgrounds in education, business, and leadership development, they've spent years helping men and women lead with confidence and purpose.

Together, they founded Mpactful Messages, a coaching, training, and speaking company built for real-world leaders. They don’t lecture or teach theory. They’re known for the interactive, fun, and engaging way that we share practical solutions that leaders can use right away to achieve real results and lasting success.

"Most people don’t leave because of pay. They leave because of how they feel on Sunday night. Your top performers aren’t motivated by pizza parties…but we know what does motivate them, and now you can too! You don’t lose good employees to hard work. You lose them to poor leadership."

In this session, we’ll show you

✅The small leadership shifts that stop turnover before it starts
✅How to get more buy-in without micromanaging
✅What your top performers actually want from you
✅How to lead in a way that gets people to step up instead of check out

This is not theory.

These are real-world tools we use with blue-collar leaders every week. Don't forget to check out mpactfulmessages.com for more information.

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04/29/2026

DIRT WORLD CONNECT LIVE SESSION
WITH CORY CARLSON
TUESDAY, MAY 5 | 12:30 PM CST

RSVP: https://connect.dirtworld.com/c/live-events/connect-live-session-with-cory-carlson

Cory Carlson is on a mission to help leaders win at home and win at work. As a coach, Cory has helped 300+ leaders to rise and go, inspiring and challenging them to bring their best selves to the boardroom and living room. He hosts RISE, an online community for male executives nationwide, and is a sought-after keynote speaker.

5 Keys to WIN! at Work and Home

Winning at work should never mean losing at home. Yet for many leaders, the drive to succeed at work comes at the expense of their marriage, their kids, and even their own well-being. The cost is real: marriages grow distant, children feel overlooked, teams lack development, and leaders end up drained and unfulfilled. It doesn’t have to be this way.

In this engaging and practical session, Cory shares the proven frameworks, personal stories, and actionable tools that have helped hundreds of leaders win in every arena of life.

04/21/2026

The 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit is officially SOLD OUT!

You have no idea how excited we are to say that!

For anyone who wasn’t able to grab a ticket, we have a waitlist you can sign up for here. We will check weekly to see how many spots become available, if any, and send availability emails in the order of the waitlist.

👉 Waitlist: events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/waiting-list

You will be notified by email if you clear the waitlist, and you will receive a full registration and payment link at that time.

You will have 5 days to register. After the 5 days, we will move to the next name on the list.

If you need multiple tickets, each individual person must be added to the waitlist using a separate email.

Also, don't forget to check out Dirt World Connect to be a part of the year-round conversations and live sessions.

👉 Join Connect: connect.dirtworld.com

Lastly, from all of us on the Dirt World team, we want to say THANK YOU for your support in building this community, and we can't wait to see you all in Phoenix!

04/17/2026

DIRT WORLD CONNECT LIVE SESSION
WITH MARK PAYNE
THURSDAY, APRIL 23 | 10:30 AM CST

RSVP AT: connect.dirtworld.com/c/live-events/connect-live-session-with-mark-payne

Mark Payne is the Director of Training and Development for The DDS Companies, where he leads workforce training initiatives focused on safety, skill advancement, and career growth within the trades. Since joining the organization in 2021, he has been committed to developing industry-aligned training programs that strengthen both employees and the communities they serve.

Prior to industry, Mark served as an Assistant Professor and Curriculum Coordinator at Alfred State College, where he led Heavy Equipment Operations programs and championed student success. He remains deeply connected to education through his leadership with SkillsUSA, school outreach, career fairs, and participation on curriculum advisory boards across New York State.

"The best leaders build pipelines, not just crews. Investing in students today creates stronger teams tomorrow."

In 1997, I was a SkillsUSA competitor; in 2026, I serve as Chair of the New York State Precision Heavy Equipment Operations competition. During this session, I’ll share the DDS story and how we invest in the next generation of the skilled trades. I’ll be going live from the New York State high school SkillsUSA competition while discussing how we built school relationships, the steps required to engage students early, and the real challenges contractors face in high school and college recruitment.

Don't forget to check out ddscompanies.com for more information

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04/03/2026

Nikki was on her way to the Adidas Nationals in Missouri to support her son and made a stop in St. Louis to see our friends Will Grumke and the 1st Phorm team!

1st Phorm is a fourth-year sponsor this year at the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit and a long-time supporter of what we do here!

Nikki toured the facility, taste-tested some protein powder, and got to watch my son use their state-of-the-art gym.

We wanted to say thank you to 1st Phorm not only for being a huge supporter of the Dirt World, but also for the people who make it a reality!

Read about 1st Phorm below:

"1st Phorm International is the premier supplement line in the industry. Now we know you hear that from everyone, but at 1st Phorm, we live it. 1st Phorm is not some fly-by-night, gimmicky brand. 1st Phorm is an established industry-leading brand that is fed up with the crap the supplement industry has been pushing on the very people that support the industry; people like you. YOU are the ones that support us and the time has come for you to be rewarded for the effort and hard work you put in everyday. If you promise to meet us halfway, we will help you reach your goals. Period."

Find out more about 1st Phorm at 1stphorm.com

04/01/2026

DIRT WORLD CONNECT LIVE SESSION
WITH CHASE HARRIS
TUESDAY, APRIL 7 | 12:30 PM CST

RSVP AT: connect.dirtworld.com/c/live-events/connect-live-session-with-chase-harris

Chase and his team have built and strengthened the brands of over 100 Dirt World companies since 2018. He has been fortunate to work with industry leaders such as C.W. Matthews, Emery Sapp & Sons, Sargent, Quality Enterprises, Clark Construction, Veit, and many more.

Formerly the head of BuildWitt Creative, Chase is now the owner and president of FieldWrk — a specialized branding and marketing agency that exclusively serves the Dirt World. Chase and his 20+ person team help their client partners define their brands, attract + retain talent, and grow their businesses.

"Every company has an employer brand — regardless of whether you choose to invest in it or not. Building a long-term talent funnel doesn’t happen through tactical recruiting efforts; it starts with focusing on your employer brand and culture."

The Dirt World companies who attract top talent and build a true talent pipeline realize their employer brand is a long-term, strategic competitive advantage. They choose to invest in it — and they commit to making it Real, Repeatable, and Reinforceable in their culture.

This session will show real-world examples and give you a practical playbook for strengthening your employer brand and culture, so you can start to build a long-term talent pipeline for your business.

Don't forget to check out fieldwrk.co for more information

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03/20/2026

DIRT WORLD CONNECT LIVE SESSION WITH BEN COTTINGHAM
THURSDAY, MARCH 26 | 10:30 AM CST

RSVP AT: https://connect.dirtworld.com/c/live-events/how-not-to-suck-at-hiring-people-with-ben-cottingham

Ben has helped contractors recruit executive leaders, directors, project managers, estimators, and field leaders across the country, and partners with growth-minded, self-performing contractors to help them think differently about hiring, build stronger leadership teams, and avoid costly mistakes.

"If you want to build a company that scales, it starts with who you hire — and how you hire them."

Hiring the wrong person doesn’t just cost money — it slows jobs down, frustrates your best people, and forces you to spend time fixing problems you shouldn’t have in the first place.

Yet most construction companies — especially self-perform contractors — still rely on rushed interviews, vague roles, and gut instinct when it matters most.

In this Dirt World Connect session, Ben Cottingham, Search Practice Lead for Construction, Infrastructure, and Industrial at FireSeeds, will break down what actually works when hiring leaders — from superintendents to executives — based on real searches across the country.

Don't forget to check out fireseeds.com for more information

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