Tyler Marks, who started Marks Clearing & Grading at 18, joins BuildWitt's Dirt Talk
On Episode 479, the founder talks with Aaron Witt about why more equipment does not automatically make a better business and why bringing in experienced leaders became necessary.
The episode is called "A Skid Steer and a Craigslist Ad." The guest is Tyler Marks, who started Marks Clearing & Grading at 18, the company says.
Tyler Marks, the company's founder, joined Aaron Witt of BuildWitt on Dirt Talk, Episode 479. The company wrote about the episode on Sept. 17, 2026.
In the company's summary of the episode, Tyler Marks covers three things. Why more equipment does not automatically make a better business. How admitting what Tyler Marks did not know earned people's trust. And why bringing in experienced leaders became necessary to take the company to the next level.
The post also says the company's leadership team has grown this year.
"A lot of people took a chance on me," Tyler Marks said.
About this story
By Sotwire Desk. Based on Marks Clearing & Grading's own announcement, with public records where cited. Erin O'Brien of Marks Clearing & Grading confirmed this account to Sotwire.
Key facts
- Marks Clearing & Grading
- Wendell, NC
- Company news
- Client confirmed
- Erin O'Brien
- Dirt Talk, from BuildWitt
- Aaron Witt
- 479, "A Skid Steer and a Craigslist Ad"
- Tyler Marks, founder, Marks Clearing & Grading
- YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify
Key events
- Marks Clearing & Grading wrote about Tyler Marks's Dirt Talk episode