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Hosted by Western States Equipment · education · EN · 31 episodes
From logging and mining to construction and general contracting, host Tyler Simmons will sit down with industry professionals to dive deep into the roles they (and their machine) play in our communities. Join us for insightful conversations about industry trends and advice from folks with decades of experience in and around heavy equipment. See you In The Yard!
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Signup to Generate a PitchFrom logging and mining to construction and general contracting, host Tyler Simmons will sit down with industry professionals to dive deep into the roles they (and their machine) play in our communities. Join us for insightful conversations about industry trends and advice from folks with decades of experience in and around heavy equipment. See you In The Yard!
In The Yard is hosted by Western States Equipment. The show has published 31 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Customer Episode: Sapphire Construction" (12 October 2026, 43 minutes), "Digging into Mining with the McClure Center" (28 September 2026, 40 minutes), and "The Future of Construction: Kristin Gaskill" (14 September 2026, 37 minutes).
In The Yard publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 31 episodes.
Booking probability for In The Yard is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. In The Yard requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. In The Yard's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for In The Yard are Other Civil Engineering and Mining & Drilling Services. In The Yard has an education audience.
Western States Equipment hosts In The Yard, an education show with 31 episodes published.
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Episode #7
Matt Study started Sapphire Construction in 2018 after working across heavy civil, highway and general contracting. What started with a mini excavator and a desire to build a business of his own has now grown into a...
Episode #6
What role do minerals and mining play in Idaho’s future? In this episode, we're joined In The Yard by Katherine Himes, director of the McClure Center for Public Policy Research to talk about Idaho’s mineral resources...
Episode #5
What keeps construction leaders up at night? According to Caterpillar's Vice President of Technology, Kristin Gaskill, it’s rarely the machine itself. It’s people, process, safety, and finding ways to do more with less...
Episode #3
As president of the Idaho AGC and a fourth-generation leader at Guho Corp, Anthony Guho has a front-row seat to Idaho's construction industry. Anthony joined us In The Yard to discuss developing the next generation of...
Episode #2
Benoit Gaillard, AI Product Management Team Lead at Caterpillar, and Justin Bailey, Chief Information Officer at Western States Cat, joined us In The Yard to discuss how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of...
Episode #9
<p>With more than a decade of hands‑on experience in the Cat dealer network, Mike Bettencourt has seen heavy equipment evolve from purely mechanical machines to today’s technology‑driven jobsite solutions. Mike now...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode of In The Yard, Tyler sits down with Brennan Gruhn to break down all the new machines and technology Cat unveiled at CONEXPO. They discuss VisionLink upgrades, the brand-new TUL100 track utility...
Episode #7
<p>Tristram is an engineer, entrepreneur, and self-professed Horse Girl living and working in Montana. She joined us to talk about everything from winter weekends spent skijoring to launching her own engineering...
Episode #6
<p>February 2026 marks Western States' 70th anniversary as a Caterpillar dealer, and to celebrate we sat down with VP of Product Support Tom Terteling, Jr. Tom will be the third generation of his family to lead Western...
Episode #5
<p>Preston Skaar turned ditch work into a thriving business. Now he's getting the whole family involved and passing a love for excavation down to his son, Bridger. The duo joined us In The Yard to talk about building a...
Episode #4
<p>With 30 years' experience in the industry, Dan Neace has seen first-hand the way technology has changed the heavy equipment world. From looking up manuals on microfiche to now mentoring the next generation of...
Episode #3
<p>When Idaho State University needed a new cross-country track, the Pocatello community stepped up to make it happen. Now, thanks to partners like McKee Construction and Western States, ISU athletes and the Pocatello...
Episode #2
<p>Accounting is a key aspect of running a business, and the team at Sorren has the insights to help contractors be successful. Josh Tyree, CPA and Matt Goodfellow, CPA joined us In The Yard to talk bonus depreciation...
Episode #1
<p>Ben Davenport finds it hard to envision a world without mining. He joined us In The Yard talk about Idaho's rich mining history, what's next for the industry, and the upcoming conference in downtown Boise.</p>
Episode #13
<p>Founded 41 years ago, Mason Logging is a true family business, now thriving through 3 generations. The Mason family joined us In The Woods this week to talk about how the logging industry has evolved, what people get...
Episode #12
<p> Dan Kinney from Rock Placing Company joined us In The Yard to share how his team transforms steep terrain into usable space. From sourcing boulders in Idaho to building 22-foot engineered walls, RPC is bringing...
Episode #11
<p>Cwentin Clifton wasn’t sure he’d make it to the 2025 Western States Operator Challenge—but with a last-minute decision and a little encouragement, he walked away with first place. A seasoned operator with many years...
Episode #10
<p>Wayne Hammon, CEO of the Idaho Associated General Contractors, joined us In The Yard to talk about the Idaho AGC's commitment to supporting small business owners and to creating pathways for young people coming into...
Episode #9
<p>Jordan from D&D Tri-Rivers Excavating can sum up what he values in an employee's work ethic in 3 L's: don't be late, don't lie, and don't be lazy. With strong company values and a dedication to a job well done...
Episode #8
<p>Marc Holmes has worked on equipment all over the world. While he learned a lot wrenching on mining machines in the field, he now enjoys working on the rebuild team at Western States with his son, Brock (you might...
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