This episode features Marvin, Josh Rigsbee of PavePro and Jacob Buck of Buck Brothers. The trio discuss what social media marketing has done for them personally and professionally in the Asphalt World, as well as some of the ways to overcome some of the various obstacles with those endeavors. This podcast was recorded live in front of an audience at the Charlotte Expo Center in Charlotte, NC during the 2023 National Pavement Expo.
Feb 18, 2023•29 min
If you are a business owner, and you scroll TikTok, the chances that you have seen one of Barbara's , aka @your.tax.coach on the platform, viral videos about how business owners can take advantage of tax deductions and advantages, that aren't so commonly known. In this episode Barbara goes over a couple of the ones we here at BB have sen come up across our feeds and then also goes into detail about some we may not know. She also gives advice on where to go and how to get started in the right dir...
Feb 13, 2023•37 min
From a previous podcast with Indy Driver James Roe, my interest was sparked about the resurfacing of iconic International Racetrack, Silverstone, and how TopCon was able to use their technology to create a smoother, faster surface there. TopCon was kind enough to give us the time of Mark Larranaga, Director of Intelligent Paving, at TopCon. Mark first gives us some insight on how he, or any person, gets into a position in their career that has such a title. Then he dives in with us explaining wh...
Feb 06, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 95
If you have been to an NPE before, the chances of you coming into contact with Mike Musto, Owner of the 800 Pavement Network, or the team that he has join him at the National Pavement Expo, are very high. Mike and the 800 Network have become a staple of the conference and are looking forward to having another great show. I am especially excited because this year myself and the BB team will join them in the 800 booth for the duration of the show! -Marvin 28 CIRCLES BANTER EXCLUSIVE LINK: https://...
Jan 20, 2023•38 min
Shawn Boyce is the CRO at Brothers Paving National and one of the founders of the Pavement Soft business software, developed for the Asphalt Industry. In this episode, Shawn goes over job-costing and the importance of it in the Asphalt Industry and how it can completely change your business and/or take it to the next level. -Marvin 28 CIRCLES BANTER EXCLUSIVE LINK: https://28circles.net/blacktop-banter-asphalt-app/
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 93
Spencer Boyd is back with us to share what is on tab for 2023 and the NASCAR season, as well as what we can expect from the pavement they race on this year. He also shares with us how we can connect with him better and where he will be coming to near all of us un the US this season. -Marvin 28 CIRCLES BANTER EXCLUSIVE LINK: https://28circles.net/blacktop-banter-asphalt-app/
Jan 18, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 92
I was scrolling on instagram recently and came across a video of a Asphalt Maintenance Contractor stating something that, although I knew in the back of my mind, was a great reminder and needed to be said on the side of being Re-Freshed. He was stating 3 ways they were separating themselves from the competition... and the 3rd one was their punctuality. Gerry Sebby with Asphalt Authority hit the nail on the head with it and why it is an advantage. I asked him to come on and talk about it. Hope yo...
Jan 04, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 91
National Pavement Expo 2023 Show Director Morgan Wilson joins me to talk about everything we can expect at NPE 2023 in Charlotte North Carolina. With many new events, features, classes and presenters, it is sure to be a fresh look and feel this year at our Expo. Morgan goes into detail on what's new, tried and true, and what really brings out the new theme this year of Pave Hard, Play Hard. Always a pleasure to speak with Morgan and we really hope to see you at NPE 2023. -Marvin 28 CIRCLES BANTE...
Dec 29, 2022•33 min
Robert Miller is no stranger to professional sports organizations and the Business of them. From NBA to NASCAR to NHL and more... he has been part of teams that have made it happen all over the country. In this interview Robert, who is currently President of the Dubuque Fighting Saints USHL Hockey Team, goes over what it takes to build a team for a team, and how to be a Leader to the people with certain skills that make up said team...and make it have a successful season. I hope you hear as much...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 89
Eric Triplett is an Icon in the Water Feature building world. His years of experience, amazing projects and absolute love for what he does, has created an amazing career for my friend. In this episode Eric, who is a mentor of mine, goes into the backstory about how he has got to this point, but also details with us the important aspects of mentorship and learning non-stop in the process of building business and life around your passion. I hope you enjoy this conversation s much as I did. -Marvin...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 40 min
About a month ago Daniel, who is owner of Proline Parking Lot Maintenance and a content creator here at BB, FaceTime calls me... which never happens. Daniel was immediately speaking and being firm about something that he just experienced and something that has been under the surface of our industry fro years, but never been tackled head on by the ones it effects most, the best contractors in the industry. What is this thing that had our friend so up in arms and ready to do something about it you...
Dec 05, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 87
Winter is Coming. I know we all have a list as long as our arm of things we need to do over the next 4 months or so, but one thing I would like to bring up is Relationships. Relationships with vendors, manufacturers and peers. I have had great advantages given to me over the years by building, and keeping, these relations ship growing over the winter months. In this episode I explain the why, and the how, of this tactic. A tactic...that ultimately leads to some of these people becoming great fri...
Nov 28, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 86
Michael Blake is the Marketing Manager at KM International and has been for the last 8 years. It is UNDENAIBLE that during that time, KM has been on a great run as far as bringing products to the market that has in incredible reputation and are dependable for their customers... but how do we use "Know" that? We know that because KM has done a great job through marketing, to show what their brand is about. They have also done a great job building a network through their modern connections through...
Nov 23, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 85
Carl is a 3rd generation Tarp maker in the Asphalt Industry. Out of their shop in Fort Worth, Carl and his team make tarps for any size truck or dump trailer and can specifically design a custom setup for any rig...and ship it if need be. In this episode Carl goes into the fabric design, framework and what makes them the best in the industry at what they do. Hope you enjoy this one as much as I did. We love what Carl and his family are doing and look forward to a long relationship with them in t...
Nov 13, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 84
Todd Hendricks Jr is the President of Robotic Maintenance Vehicles. The company that unveiled the Robotic Crack Sealing Machine last year and made quite a splash at NPE with it, as well as their social media content showing just what it can do. In this episode Todd tells us how the machine came about, what it can do and what is in store for the future of not only this machine, but more ideas that are in the works from their epic think tank. I geeked out and loved this episode, hope y'all do to! ...
Nov 07, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 83
Ryan Farmer is the 2017 Street Luge World Champion and 2x WRG Silver Medalists. As well as represents Team USA in the World Skate competition. Besides that, the guy takes some epic photos while on his journey through the world, that capture our future and moments that are very thought provoking. Saying Ryan has experience noticing an analyzing the different forms of pavements all over the world, would be an understatement. During his Championship season, he went to 14 different countries to race...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 82
Was fortunate enough to be asked by Leeboy and the 800 Pavement Network to speak at LeeBoy Headquarters in North Carolina for the debut of their Key Account Program. In this talk I go over how we have successfully merged the new school marketing of Blacktop Banter, with the old school marketing of the 800 Network and the iconic phone numbers they provide. Hope you enjoy this segment and much as I enjoyed delivering it. Sorry about the Mic noise in the first minute, after that it clears up very w...
Oct 23, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 81
After my visit to North Carolina this week, I was thinking about what it takes to make Businesses succeed in this industry. Not only Wis-Coat or BB, but big businesses like US Pavememnt, LeeBoy and Dynapac. I go over a few tips that I have learned personally and share them with you here. Enjoy. -Marvin 28 CIRCLES BANTER EXCLUSIVE LINK: https://28circles.net/blacktop-banter-asphalt-app/
Oct 16, 2022•41 min
10 years in the NFL. Think about that. What kind of drive, experience, dreaming and perseverance does it take to accomplish that?... Will James knows. My friend Will spent that much time playing for the New York Giants and other teams, at the highest level a Cornerback can. Will shares with us his story and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. Will accomplished great things on the gridiron, but as his friend, what I am most proud of, is what he has done off the field since then. The im...
Oct 09, 2022•1 hr 37 min
Longtime friend and fellow Asphalt Industry Business Owner, Todd Eichholz joins me for this podcast episode. Todd owns A&A Paving out of Illinois and shares with us their level of success and scaling, as well as talks to us about an important cause he is running for. Todd is fundraising for World Vision, and is running the Chicago Marathon, in order to raise money to bring clean water to children in parts of the world where that is a struggle. We hope you enjoy this conversation, and if you ...
Sep 25, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 78
Been fortunate enough in the last few weeks to have the honor of mentoring a few gentlemen in person, that aim to start or improve their Asphalt Maintenance business. It got me thinking about my own life, and the "mentors" I have unintentionally made us of, and the ones I intentionally built relationships with to improve my business, relationships and Life. In this episode I reflect on all of that and share my story, as well as the advantages to becoming a mentor, as well as seeking one out. I a...
Sep 18, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 77
After years of preaching the importance of branding, and using social media with all the other forms of marketing to do so, it feels pretty good to have somebody like Jeani on the show to confirm I at least know what I'm talking about in one area of life...I mean, that's a start people. Anyway, all jokes aside, Jeani is a lifetime member of the asphalt industry and has coached many clients to success in their businesses using her strategies. After spending many years at Koch Industries, Brasier ...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 76
My new friend and TOPCON sponsored Indy Lights Racing Pro, James Roe, sits down to talk about his career and how he got started. As well as his experiences racing on different pavement types and conditions. He also goes over what its like to race different car types altogether on different surfaces. One of the most insightful things we talk about is his racing of a famous track in Britain before it was repaved and after. He also gives us an idea of how TOPCON made this track repair as efficient ...
Sep 05, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 75
Times have changed. Some of the guys in this industry adapt well with the changes that come, they do their homework, they understand what it takes to succeed. My friend Craig Granroth is one of those guys. Craig spent 25+ years in the industry and building a juggernaut of a company in Minnesota, that he recently sold his share of. He drops a lot of knowledge on us about Asphalt Emulsion Sealers, Entreprenuerhip and also some key advice on how to stay out of the red, so you can keep scaling. Hope...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 74
Wit this being the busiest season by far for messages, emails, calls and visits for advice on how sealcoating companies can generate more leads and build their brand, I came up with 3 tips that you may not hear that often from me. Making YouTube videos, Joining a Chamber of Commerce and Donating your work. I got over all 3 in depth but also offer some actual fundamental advice at the end as well as a bonus. -Marvin Link to save $199 off the 28 Circles Marketing Package: https://28circles.net/asp...
Aug 22, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 73
When I first seen OnStation in action, I had a "Woah" and "Aha! I get it!" response. So, when Patrick and Jess from OnStation asked me to have them on the podcast and do a demo, I was in. In the podcast they go through the app and the benefits of it to contractors doing large projects, highway projects, municipal projects and more. Joined by a panel of Kirsten Fowler from Women of Asphalt Board of Directors, Keith Callaway Jr from KL Industries, Shane Beckham from Scotty's Contracting & Ston...
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 72
This episode was recorded LIVE from Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. Guests were Jake Abernathy, Daniel Good, Drew Lamy and Cisco Barron. Link to save $199 off the 28 Circles Marketing Package: https://28circles.net/asphalt-app/?fpr=marvin21
Aug 11, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 71
I love Origin Stories, no matter what the person or company is that they are about. MBW has an awesome one, its similar to the Harley Davidson one, that is legendary here in Wisconsin. MBW is also a Wisconsin Company and their story, one of success, is awesome and rich with history. Rick Gramoll is the Director of Sales and Marketing at MBW and he dives into the story of MBW with me, but also goes over their equipment, what makes them SO different than other competitors I his market and how thei...
Jul 31, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 69
James and I connected through LinkdIn. After seeing each other in the comment sections, then seeing more and more of each others posts, it only made sense to have a conversation to see why we are crossing each others paths more often. Well, after talking, I realized we have a lot in common and James has a great story to tell. Not only has he had major success through his pavement company, PMG, but he has now also been featured in Forbes.. as well as a best-selling author. This was an awesome con...
Jul 24, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 68
Had a great conversation with Jason Wilk from ECHO. Jason is the Senior Product Manager at ECHO and is able to break down for us the insight and thought that goes into these Power Equipment pieces that ECHO designs and produces for us. We also go over how we use them in the asphalt and asphalt maintenance industry, as well as discuss what changes, attachments or pieces of equipment, we would love to see in our industry to help make the work we do a little easier. Jason is FULL of knowledge and t...
Jul 17, 2022•43 min
