Talkin’ Winter with Swinter

Come along as Swinter Group staff, vendors, colleagues and friends discuss every aspect of the snow and ice management industry. Hosted by Ken Boegeman, President of Swinter Group, Inc.. Topics will cover anything and everything we can think of to help contractors grow their snow removal business.

Talkin’ Winter with Swinter is a business podcast hosted by Ken Boegeman, Jr., with 75 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ken Boegeman, Jr. hosts Talkin’ Winter with Swinter, a business show with 75 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  From Contracts to Communication: Inside 2025 SIMA Symposium

  Aug 7, 202547 minS11

  <p><b>We went to SIMA — and came back with fresh ideas, strong opinions, and plenty of laughs. </b>In this episode of Talkin’ Winter with Swinter, the crew recaps highlights from the 2025 Snow & Ice Management Association Symposium — including standout sessions on contracts, leadership communication, operations, and marketing. </p> <p>From lessons on why listening is a leadership superpower to common marketing missteps and the power of peer-led ops workshops, this one’s packed with real takeaways for snow pros. Oh, and yes — we also discuss foot massages, BM capes, and just enough sarcasm to keep things interesting.</p>

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  Episode #2

  Don't Get Dropped: How to Save Your Snow Insurance

  Jul 24, 202527 minS11

  <p><b>Snow insurance is broken — but we’re working to fix it. </b>In this episode of Talkin’ Winter with Swinter, the crew takes on one of the snow industry’s biggest challenges: <b>insurance.</b> From skyrocketing premiums to national carriers refusing to write policies for snow contractors, Ken and the team break down why this problem exists — and what’s being done to solve it.</p> <p>Learn about an exciting new audit program built in collaboration with Ansay & Associates, designed to help snow pros get better insurance rates by proving their professionalism. Plus, hear how this initiative i...

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  The Comeback Episode: Talkin' Treated Salt, Tough Storms & Team Growth

  Jul 11, 202526 minS11

  <p><b>We're back behind the mic!</b> In this episode, Ken, Jason, Nicole, and Elizabeth catch up on everything Swinter's been up to — from pushing snow to launching new facilities, scaling SG Advantage software, building a snow event management team, and diving headfirst into the bulk salt game. They also dig into how Swinter is building stronger culture with new core values, and yes — there's the usual dose of movie tangents and satire. This isn’t just a comeback — it’s a level-up.</p>

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  Episode #2

  Ground Builders, Omaha NE Part 2

  Aug 28, 20241h 8mS10

  <p>Ken and Jason are back with Jason Porto of Ground Builders, Inc. in Omaha, Nebraska! They explore how Jason stays organized and finds clarity amidst the chaos of a storm, how to find the right subcontractors, crafting an effective onboarding process...even an ambulance comes into play!</p>

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  Ground Builders, Omaha NE Part 1

  Aug 26, 202453 minS10

  <p>Get ready to meet our special guest, Jason Porto from Ground Builders, Inc. in Omaha, Nebraska! Join Ken and Jason as they dive into the history of Ground Builders and discover how Jason has brought together an incredible team.</p>

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