Land It Podcast

From A Borrowed Dozer to $5 Million: The Grit and Grind Behind Rangefinder Excavation

Season 1 Episode 2

In this episode of the Land It Podcast, Josh sits down with Jayson Lang, owner of Rangefinder Excavation out of Midland, Texas. Jayson opens up about what it’s really like to scale a land services business from a single borrowed dozer to $5 million in annual revenue — all while staying boots-on-the-ground and fiercely loyal to his crew.

You’ll hear real talk on:

  • How to hire and keep top-tier employees (even when they eventually start their own companies)
  • Surviving brutal jobs and economic downturns without racing to the bottom
  • What it means to lead with grit, humility, and loyalty
  • The power of relationships — from horse trading equipment to million-dollar subcontracting deals

If you’re in the dirt world or just love a good story about resilience and leadership, this one’s for you.

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