Joshua Fecht: Why I’m Done with Emotional Clients and Residential Work

Should your skid steer come with a therapist?

In this episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ryan Deemer gets into the real talk with Joshua Fecht of Fecht Custom Dirtwork—who opens up about why he's pulling away from residential demolition jobs. From clients breaking down mid-project to refund battles after emotional reversals, Joshua reveals the hidden mental load behind “simple” residential work.

If you've ever been on a job site wondering if you’re being paid to operate or counsel—this episode will hit home.

Key Insights:

✅ Emotions vs. Efficiency: Why Joshua prefers commercial projects—and how residential clients can drain profits and patience.

✅ $100K Mistake: A brutally honest story of underbidding and the price of ignoring your margins.

✅ Leadership Culture: How he rotates crews between machines to prevent burnout and keep morale high.

✅ From Farm to Field: Hear how Joshua uses ag tools like scraper pans to cut job time and crew size dramatically.

Why This Episode Matters:

If you’re a contractor tired of client hand-holding and last-minute changes, this episode gives you permission to draw a line and protect your business. Learn how to make the pivot from unpredictable homeowners to streamlined, profit-focused commercial projects.

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🎧 Join us next week for more raw insight from the field.