#103: From Scraper Dumps to Global Operator Training - Scott Lidster

About this episode

Scott Lidster shares his journey and insights on revolutionizing operator training in the heavy equipment industry.

Join host Luke Eggebraaten and guest host James Stiksma (@canadianseptic), owner of Canadian Septic and a proud Phaser client, for an epic episode of the Dirt Bags Podcast ! This week, we dig deep with Scott Lidster (@australian_earth_training), the mastermind behind Australian Earth Training . From mastering scraper dumps to revolutionizing operator training worldwide, Scott shares his journey, insights, and the grit it takes to succeed in the heavy equipment industry. Tune in for a no-nonsense convo packed with dirt-moving wisdom and real-world expertise! Scott's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-lidster-9bb5b656 Scott's Wesbite - australianearthtraining.com .au James' Website - Canadianseptic.com Huge Thanks to our sponsors: Charlie Huff - Need a certificate of insurance? Done. Adding a new piece of equipment to the fleet? Consider it handled. Got an audit breathing down your neck? Charlie’s already on it. This is full-service insurance from people who care and understand—and it shows. Whether you’re a one-crew start-up or managing a multi-state operation, Charlie makes sure you’re covered right the first time so you can focus on growing, hiring, and hauling. Call…

People in this episode

Host: Luke Eggebraaten

Guests: James Stiksma, Scott Lidster

Topics covered

• heavy equipment
• operator training
• business insights
• entrepreneurship
• insurance
• wastewater management

Keywords

• scraper dumps
• global operator training
• heavy equipment industry
• entrepreneurship
• wastewater management

Sponsors

Charlie Huff, Eljen

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Canadian Septic, Australian Earth Training

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