NEW PODCAST: How Tech Takes Operators From Good to Great

In this episode of Digging Deeper, Matt Costello, product marketing manager at John Deere, discusses how modern equipment technologies can help to transition good operators into top-tier skilled labor.

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Jonathan Kozlowski
Apr 30, 2025
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Today, construction equipment features a lot of technologies that help turn inexperienced/new operators into skilled laborers. Editor Jonathan Kozlowski got to experience this firsthand during a Ride and Drive event hosted by John Deere. There, he spoke with Matt Costello, product marketing manager at John Deere.

Digging Deeper is a podcast series highlighting various aspects of the construction industry, including the equipment, people, companies and associations making it all happen. CLICK HERE to find more episodes of the Digging Deeper podcast.

 

 

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