On Episode #7 of the Greasy Driller Podcast Shawn and Brent sit down with Alex Kingsland longtime driller & foreman. The conversation takes an early turn when some drill pranks go to shit and stories are born. We hear the story of how Alex broke into the industry and what advice he has for the young generation.
Thank you to Ranger Mining for sponsoring this episode of The Greasy Driller Podcast.
On Episode #6 of the Greasy Driller Podcast James Patterson, part owner of Tactex Industries joins the show. Tactex designs and fabricates diamond drills with more than just drilling a hole in mind. With a new modular design, this drill helps fill any voids drill companies may have when it comes to adaptability of their rigs. James explains why this drill formula is a must have for any company and how Tactex has changed the game when it comes to drill manufacturing. Hear James full story here then check out www.tactexindustries.com to view all things Tactex.
On episode #5 of the Greasy Driller Podcast Jason Medwid, Owner of Alpha Drilling joins the show. Jason tells the story of how he got into diamond drilling and worked up the ranks until deciding to start his own company. We discuss Jasons second business and how they both mesh together plus a whole lot more. Alpha Drilling is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Check them out at www.alphadrilling.ca
On Ep #4 of the Greasy Driller Podcast Devon Rank Owner of Top Rank Diamond Drilling joins the show. Devon tells the story of how he got into diamond drilling and soon after, went all in on building Top Rank into the established drilling company it is today. We discuss the highs and lows of building the business along with a few tips on how to get and retain workers. Top Rank is based in Ste.Rose, Manitoba and works throughout Canada providing top ranked drilling services.
In episode #3 Brent and Shawn discuss podcast sponsorships & advertising, mining conferences and what benefits they have. They end the show diving into the creation of the “dream drilling company”.
Episode 2 of the podcast has longtime Driller & Foreman Grant Greening joining us. We chat about Grants career from the beginning, our top rated diamond drills, women on the drills and horror stories from the field. Interested on being on the show or advertising on it? Email: GreasyDrillerPodcast@gmail.com
In Episode 1 of the podcast Shawn and Brent talk about the start of their careers, goals of the podcast and just general drilling topics before Brent headed off to shift.
