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Dirt World Summit, Nashville, TN (2026)

09/17/2026

DIRT WORLD CONNECT LIVE SESSION WITH CHRIS DUPREY
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 | 10:30 AM CST

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Chris Duprey is a former Army officer turned business leader, coach, and partner at The Question First Group. His mission is simple: to help sales teams and leaders have conversations that build trust, uncover truth, and move deals forward.

Through his work at The Question First Group, Chris trains sales teams across industries to master the four principles of Breakthrough Conversations — not simply to close more, but to lead better. His coaching is designed to create lasting change by equipping professionals with tools they can use in the moments that matter most.

Most leaders in the Dirt World think they're good communicators, but 90% of organizations report a leadership skills gap, with communication as the number one missing competency. The way you talk to your crew, your foremen, and your PMs is either building ownership and accountability or quietly killing it, and most leaders have no idea which one they're doing.

In this session, Chris will show you the four communication styles, why three of them cost you trust and initiative, and how to shift into the one that builds the team you want. You'll leave with a practical tool you can use in your next one-on-one or tough conversation.

Find out more about Chris and The Question First Group at https://hubs.la/Q04xKzNh0

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09/04/2026

DIRT WORLD CONNECT LIVE SESSION WITH HERB SARGENT
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 | 12:30 PM CST

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Herb is board chair of Sargent, a Maine-based heavy civil contractor with operations in Maine, New Hampshire, Virginia, and North Carolina.

With nearly fifty years in construction, Herb has learned the hard way that ambiguity in roles and expectations is the main thing hold leaders and companies back.

In this Connect Session, you will learn how to clarify expectations and give yourself room to lead.

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08/05/2026

DIRT WORLD CONNECT LIVE SESSION WITH ANDREW BROWN
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 | 12:30 PM CST

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Andrew Brown is the host of The Lost Art of the Skilled Trades podcast, where he has interviewed hundreds of leaders, educators, apprentices, and employers about the future of workforce development.

After building and exiting a 23-year business, he now helps organizations attract, develop, and retain the next generation of skilled trades professionals through keynote speaking, storytelling, and industry partnerships. His work has reached millions across social media and has been featured by leading companies, associations, and workforce organizations across North America.

Every company wants to hire more people, but what happens after they walk through the door often determines whether they stay. After interviewing hundreds of leaders, apprentices, mentors, and employers across the skilled trades, Andrew has found one theme that comes up again and again: the first 90 days matter more than most organizations realize.

In this session, Andrew will share real stories, practical leadership lessons, and simple actions leaders can implement immediately to build stronger teams and improve retention.

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07/27/2026

DIRT WORLD CONNECT LIVE SESSION WITH SAM DEMMA
THURSDAY, JULY 30 | 10:30 AM CST

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Sam Demma is a best-selling author and one of the most in-demand keynote speakers today. He has shared the stage with icons like Kardinal Official and Sarah Blackwood, collaborated with brands like Taco Bell, delivered two TEDx talks, and has toured his messages across Canada, the United States and Kenya.

His work is often featured on national news shows like Marilyn Dennis, Breakfast Television, and, most notably, his mom’s Facebook. Sam delivers hundreds of performances annually, and his comical and entertaining performances address the topics of Empathy, Mental Health and Leadership.
In this 30-minute interactive workshop, Sam Demma shares a sneak peek into his upcoming book, Return on Goodwill, which argues that genuine generosity always generates a return.

Through inspiring real-life stories and practical exercises, attendees will discover how everyday moments of kindness, empathy, and service can spark meaningful connections and lasting impact.

Participants will leave with tangible strategies to create more “magical moments” in their work, homes, and communities.

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07/08/2026

DIRT WORLD CONNECT LIVE SESSION WITH ROB BELL
TUESDAY, JULY 14 | 12:30 PM CST

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Dr. Rob Bell is a noted sport psychology coach, author, and speaker. He has served as mental coach for 4x PGA Tour champions, as well as for the University of Notre Dame, Indy Eleven, an Indy 500 champion, an Olympic Silver medalist, a grand slam tennis champion, and two USTA National Champions.

He has delivered keynotes to the NFL, PGA, Marriott, and Walgreens, has written 8 books on Mental Toughness, and hosts the Mental Toughness podcast with Dr. Rob Bell. He’s a husband, father of two, an Ironman, and has completed numerous 100-mile ultramarathons.

What does it mean to be an athlete? There are three main factors that determine whether you’re an athlete and why that is important for success inside and outside your office.

Find out more about Dr. Rob Bell at https://hubs.la/Q04nX1F40

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06/15/2026

DIRT WORLD CONNECT LIVE SESSION WITH TODD MCDONALD
THURSDAY, JUNE 18 | 10:30 AM CST

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Most construction business owners spend decades building their company. Far fewer spend time preparing it for the day they step away.

Whether you’re planning for retirement, developing future leaders, considering an ESOP, preparing for a family transition, or simply trying to build a stronger business, the decisions you make today will shape your company’s future for years to come.

Join Todd McDonald, Founder and Managing Partner of Broadstone Advisors, for a conversation about leadership transitions, succession planning, key employee retention, ownership strategies, and building long-term value.

Drawing on decades of experience working alongside construction companies, Todd will share common challenges, hard-earned lessons, and practical strategies for creating a business that can thrive beyond any one owner, executive, or generation.

This session is for owners, executives, and future leaders who want to build a company that lasts.

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06/01/2026

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

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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.

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05/27/2026

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

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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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