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In The Mix with Marvin Joles
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In The Mix is a podcast focused on bringing the REAL stories, insight, experiences and future, to the asphalt industry. We are the contractors and companies that make this industry. With more than 185 Podcast episodes under his belt, Marvin Joles started podcasting in 2019, his iconic interviews have included NASCAR Drivers, NFL Players, Combat Athletes, Extreme Sports Athletes, Contractors, Manufacturers and Suppliers. He has shared information and inspiration with listeners across the globe. Marvin is a Pavement Magazine "Best of the Web" Award winner, World of Asphalt Speaker and APE Magazine Article Writer.
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Gliding on Asphalt: Street Luge Secrets with Fred LaBerge Ep. #34
Today01:03:10Summary readyMarvin talks with street luge racer and sports-science professional Fred Laberge about his standout season, including a World Cup podium and a North American Downhill League win. Fred shares how he moved from snowboarding and downhill skateboarding into street luge, why pavement quality matters so much, and what made races in El Salvador, Port Jervis, and Utah so different. They also discuss equipment, safety, the sport's growing community, advice for newcomers, sponsorship goals, and Fred's plans for the 2026 World Roller Games in Paraguay. 🏁 Connect with Fred 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laberge_fred/ 🎙️ Connect with Marvin 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Marvin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ 📸 In The Mix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🚧 SPONSORS 🚧 🛠️ 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ 🧹 Bensink Rotary Broom 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ 🚜 PaveCo National 🌐 https://paveco.com/ 📞 1-866-PAVEMENT 📏 Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin 💰 Save $20 🛣️ 1800Stencil / RAE Products 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ 🥾 Brunt Workwear 🌐 www.BruntWorkwear.com 💰 Promo Code: MJOLES10 ➡️ Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout 📋 Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles ➡️ Free 14-Day Trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months 💪 1st Phorm 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix ➡️ Free shipping on orders over $75 💡 Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ 🔥 KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ 🚛 Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ 🏗️ Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ 🤖 TruTec - AI Paving Takeoffs 🌐 https://trutec.ai/ 💙 Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 Visit In The Mix Online https://inthemixmj.com 🎧 About The Show The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who make it up, and the organizations that help move it forward. We also talk about the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, and other trades with great guests from across the industry. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we cover asphalt paving, asphalt sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, asphalt milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss how to stay motivated, how to deal with the challenges of owning your own business, working in the asphalt trade, and other great stories from our industry and beyond. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping
SummaryMastering Measurement: How Moasure is Revolutionizing the Asphalt Industry Ep. #33
1w ago01:18:20Summary readyIn this episode of In The Mix, Marvin talks with Moasure team members Barry Fitzgerald and Jamie Armfield about how Moasure's motion-based measuring tool has improved estimating and quoting for sealcoating and hot mix asphalt paving. They discuss key capabilities including fast capture of irregular shapes, curves (TraceLine), hard-to-reach boundaries (SkipLine), shape-within-shape measurements (Layers), grade/pitch and 3D terrain mapping, and stockpile volume calculations, along with exports like PDF, CSV, DXF, and DWG for office or CAD use. The conversation covers common misconceptions (e.g., that it relies on GPS), adoption hurdles ("my guys won't use it"), real-world examples from trade shows and job sites, and rookie mistakes like skipping the onboarding tutorial, emphasizing time, labor, and cost savings through quicker, more accurate measurements and clearer collaboration. 🏗️ Connect with Moasure: Website: https://www.moasure.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moasure/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MOASURE 🚧 Connect with Marvin: Website: https://inthemixmj.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🚨 SPONSORS 🚨 🚧 1-800 Stencil Products Phone: 1-800-783-6245 Website: https://1800stencil.com/ 🦺 Bensink Rotary Broom https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ 🏗️ PaveCo National https://paveco.com/ Phone: 1-866-PAVEMENT 📏 Moasure https://moasu.re/Marvin Promo: Save $20 🛣️ 1800Stencil / RAE Products https://rae-products.com/ 🥾 Brunt Workwear https://www.BruntWorkwear.com Promo Code: MJOLES10 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. 🛠️ Jobber https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles Free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months. 💪 1st Phorm http://1stphorm.com/inthemix Free shipping on orders over $75. 💡 Portable Lighting Solutions https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ 🚜 KM International https://www.kminternational.com/ 🏗️ Cemen Tech https://cementech.com/ 🚚 Bulk Source https://bulksource.com/ 🤖 TruTec - AI Paving Takeoffs https://trutec.ai/ 💙 Dream On 3 https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 Visit Us Online: https://inthemixmj.com 🎧 About The Show The "In The Mix" podcast highlights the asphalt industry, the people who build it, and the organizations that help move it forward. We also talk about the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, and other trades with great guests from across the industry. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we cover asphalt paving, blacktop, sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, asphalt milling, hot-mix asphalt design, line striping, residential work, commercial jobs, equipment, crews, leadership, and business ownership. We also discuss how to stay motivated, how to handle the challenges of owning your own business, working in the asphalt trade, and real stories from the field and beyond. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.
SummaryOvercoming Obstacles: Austin Monteiro's Journey from Construction to Ultra Running Inspiration Ep. #32
2w ago01:46:31Summary readyIn this In The Mix episode recorded in Nashville, Marvin interviews Austin Monteiro, a 27-year-old First Phorm warehouse employee and ultrarunner, about how First Phorm's culture of discipline, high standards, and customer-first community impacts the way employees and customers carry themselves. Austin shares his nomadic background, years in construction and industrial work, losing his mother in 2020, and how fitness, David Goggins' influence, and intentional mental training shaped his identity and habits. He explains he was born with limited mobility on his right side due to a stroke-like event in the womb, yet pursues extreme endurance goals, including attempting a 100-mile race again after stopping at 50 miles last year due to icy conditions and inadequate gear. The conversation centers on belief, effort, mindset, and using hard physical challenges to build confidence and inspire others. 🎙️ Connect with Austin 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austin__monteiro/ 🎧 Connect with Marvin 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ 🎙️ In The Mix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🙌 Sponsors 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ Bensink 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ PaveCo National 📞 1-866-PAVEMENT 🌐 https://paveco.com/ Moasure 💰 Save $20 with Marvin's link: 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin 1800Stencil / RAE Products 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ Brunt Workwear 🥾 Use promo code MJOLES10 to save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. 🌐 www.BruntWorkwear.com Jobber 📋 Get a free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months. 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 1st Phorm 💪 Free shipping on orders over $75. 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix Portable Lighting Solutions 💡 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ KM International 🔥 https://www.kminternational.com/ Cemen Tech 🚧 https://cementech.com/ Bulk Source 🚛 https://bulksource.com/ TruTec - AI Paving Takeoffs 🤖 https://trutec.ai/ Dream On 3 💙 https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 Visit In The Mix Online https://inthemixmj.com The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who make it happen, and the organizations that support it. We also talk about the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, and other trades with great guests from across the industry. 🚧 When it comes to the world of asphalt, we cover asphalt paving, asphalt sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, asphalt milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss staying motivated, handling the challenges of business ownership, working in the asphalt trade, and sharing great stories from our industry and beyond. 💪 #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.
SummaryFrom Asphalt Dreams to National Contracts: Lessons with PaveCo Pros Ep. #31
3w ago00:55:11Summary readyMarvin welcomes Darin Whelan (founder of PaveCo) and Matt Stone to discuss how a long-running relationship with PaveCo grew from a Chattanooga meetup into a deeper look at national contracting going into 2026. Darin shares about starting PaveCo in 2013 after seeing a lack of reliable paving/concrete contractors in South Florida, launching PaveCo National around 2019–2020 at clients' request, navigating COVID disruptions, and building a partner-first model based on lessons from working under national providers. They discuss industry shifts after COVID, private equity and AI-driven interest in blue-collar trades, common subcontractor frustrations with nationals (payment terms, lack of bid feedback, poor site communication, and not backing partners on disputes), and PaveCo's focus on predictable execution, fast/clear communication, pride in workmanship, single-point-of-contact coordination, and helping smaller contractors access larger clients and grow through consistent work. 🚧 Connect with PaveCo 🌐 Website: https://paveco.com/ 🔗 Darin Whelan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darin-whelan-1006708/ 🔗 Matthew Stone on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-stone-647919180/ 🎧 Connect with Marvin 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Marvin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ 📸 In The Mix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🙌 Sponsors 🚧 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ 🧹 Bensink 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ 🚧 PaveCo National 📞 1-866-PAVEMENT 🌐 https://paveco.com/ 📏 Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin 💰 Save $20 🚧 1800Stencil / RAE Products 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ 🥾 Brunt 🌐 www.BruntWorkwear.com 💰 Promo Code: MJOLES10 Code saves $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. 💼 Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 💰 Free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months. 💪 1st Phorm 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix 💰 Free shipping on orders over $75. 💡 Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ 🔥 KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ 🚛 Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ 📦 Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ 💙 Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 Visit Us Online https://inthemixmj.com 🔎 Topics We Cover #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.
SummaryFrom the UFC Octagon to Asphalt Parking Lots with Scott Holtzman Ep. #30
4w ago01:07:13Summary readyReinvention sounds exciting until you are the one living it. This conversation gets into what it really looks like to step out of one intense career, lose the structure that defined your life, and build something new from the ground up. Marvin talks with Scott Holtzman about the shift from the UFC to owning AMC Sealcoating and Paint Striping in Knoxville. A former UFC fighter, Scott shares how discipline, emotional control, and attention to detail carried over from fight prep into business ownership, even when the work, the pressure, and the stakes looked completely different. They get into the identity shift that comes with retirement, the challenge of figuring out what comes next, and the reality of learning an industry from scratch. Scott opens up about buying an asphalt business without knowing much about asphalt at all, then leaning on work ethic, repetition, and a willingness to stay uncomfortable until he figured it out. The conversation also covers hard jobsite moments, communication under pressure, building trust with a crew, and why mental toughness is something built over time, not something people are simply born with. Covered in this episode: • Scott Holtzman's transition from the UFC to asphalt and sealcoating • What retirement can feel like when your identity has been tied to competition • Why business ownership can be just as mentally demanding as fighting • How Scott learned the asphalt industry from scratch after buying a company • The role discipline and routine played in both fight prep and entrepreneurship • Why communication and organization matter as much as technical skill • How to stay calm when equipment breaks or jobs go sideways • What mental toughness really means in business and in life • Why blue-collar work gave Scott a new sense of purpose • The advice Scott would give anyone facing a fresh start This is a strong listen for anyone navigating transition, building a business, or trying to carry lessons from one chapter of life into the next. Scott's story is a reminder that starting over does not mean starting empty. Connect with Scott LinkedIn Instagram Connect with Marvin Website Instagram In The Mix Instagram YouTube TikTok LinkedIn Sponsors 🚧 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 1800stencil.com Bensink Bensink Rotary Broom PaveCo National 📞 1-866-PAVEMENT PaveCo Moasure Save $20 with Moasure 1800Stencil / RAE Products RAE Products Brunt Brunt Workwear 🧢 Promo Code: MJOLES10 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout Jobber Start Your Free Trial 🛠️ Promo: Free 14-day trial + 20% off Jobber for 6 months 1st Phorm Shop 1st Phorm 💪 Promo: Free shipping on orders over $75 Portable Lighting Solutions portablelightingsolutions.net KM International kminternational.com Cemen Tech cementech.com Bulk Source bulksource.com Dream On 3 dreamon3.org Visit Us Online 🌐 In The Mix Website About the Podcast 🎧 The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who make it work, and the organizations that help shape it. The show also explores the dirt world, construction, entrepreneurship, and other trades through conversations with great guests. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we talk about asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing, patching, milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss how to stay motivated, how to handle the challenges of owning your own business, and share stories from our industry and beyond. Hashtags 🏁 #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #DirtWorld #LineStriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.
SummaryThe Struggle is Real: Navigating Construction, Family, and Mental Health Ep. #29
Apr 2700:55:22Summary readyThe Hidden Cost of Success in Construction Pressure can build long before anyone else sees the cracks. This conversation takes an honest look at the mental and emotional strain many contractors carry while trying to keep a business, a team, and a family moving forward. Marvin talks with Bryce Wuori, CEO of Pavewise, third-generation construction entrepreneur, and father of four, about the hidden toll of burnout, panic attacks, depression, and suicidal moments. Bryce shares how constant stress, too much caffeine, poor sleep, and refusing to ask for help pushed him into a dangerous place, and what helped him begin to recover. They also explore the added pressure of modern business life, from nonstop phone use and digital stimulation to social comparison and the complexity of leading in today's world. Bryce explains how meditation, reading, therapy, stronger boundaries, and being more present with his family helped him shift from a sprint mentality to a healthier marathon approach built on delegation, trust, and sustainability. Covered in this episode: • Why outward success can hide serious internal struggles • How burnout, panic attacks, and depression can build over time • The impact of stress, sleep loss, and excessive caffeine • Why asking for help feels hard for many business owners • How meditation, reading, and therapy supported Bryce's recovery • Why setting boundaries with your phone matters • What changed when Bryce became more present with his family • How digital overload and social comparison add pressure • Why delegation and training others create a healthier business • The lesson Bryce wants more contractors to hear: you cannot do it alone This episode is a strong listen for contractors, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are carrying more than they admit. It is a reminder that real strength includes speaking up, slowing down, and getting support before the cost gets too high. 🔗 Resources Pavewise: https://www.pavewisepro.com/ 🤝 Connect Bryce Wuori: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-wuori/ Marvin: https://inthemixmj.com https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🎧 Sponsors 1-800 Stencil Products: 1-800 783-6245 https://1800stencil.com/ Bensink: https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ PaveCo National: https://paveco.com/ 1-866-PAVEMENT Moasure: https://moasu.re/Marvin Save $20 1800Stencil/RAE Products: https://rae-products.com/ Brunt: www.BruntWorkwear.com Promo code: MJOLES10 $10 off new orders of $60 or more at checkout Jobber: https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles Free 14-Day Trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 Months 1st Phorm: http://1stphorm.com/inthemix Free shipping on orders over $75 Portable Lighting Solutions: https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ KM International: https://www.kminternational.com/ Cemen Tech: https://cementech.com/ Bulk Source: https://bulksource.com/ Dream On 3: https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 Listen Visit us online: https://inthemixmj.com About the Show The "In The Mix" podcast highlights the entire Asphalt Industry, the people that comprise it and organizations that make it up. The show also covers Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, and the real challenges that come with owning and operating a business in the trades. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.
SummaryAI in Asphalt: How Technology is Transforming the Industry Ep. #28
Apr 2000:43:43Summary readyMarvin records in-person in Nashville with Steve Flaherty of NecoTECH, discussing industry events and how rapidly evolving AI tools can drive efficiency while leaving non-adopters behind in quoting, bidding, and operations. Flaherty shares updates on NecoTECH's, including a full-functioning 100% recycled asphalt plant in Columbus that tests inbound RAP streams, fractionates material, and uses recycling agents, some asphalt cement, and recycled rubber to improve performance and consistency. They cover the importance of technology and collaboration through NAPA and other trade shows, plus NecoTECH's scaling plans, ongoing Air Force partnerships and contracts, licensed Army Corps technologies for patching, and a new smart infrastructure management effort applying AI for preventive and predictive pavement maintenance. 🚧 Connect with Steve: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-m-flaherty/ 🌐 Website: https://necotech.com/ 🎙️ Connect with Marvin: 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ 📸 In The Mix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ //SPONSORS 🟧 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🔗 https://1800stencil.com/ 🧹 Bensink 🔗 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ 🛣️ PaveCo National 📞 1-866-PAVEMENT 🔗 https://paveco.com/ 📏 Moasure 🔗 https://moasu.re/Marvin 💸 Save $20 🟠 1800Stencil / RAE Products 🔗 https://rae-products.com/ 👖 Brunt 🔗 www.BruntWorkwear.com 🏷️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 💸 Saves $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout 📋 Jobber 🔗 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 🎁 Free 14-day trial 💸 20% off Jobber for 6 months 💪 1st Phorm 🔗 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix 🚚 Free shipping on orders over $75 💡 Portable Lighting Solutions 🔗 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ 🏗️ KM International 🔗 https://www.kminternational.com/ 🧱 Cemen Tech 🔗 https://cementech.com/ 🚛 Bulk Source 🔗 https://bulksource.com/ 💙 Dream On 3 🔗 https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 Visit Us Online: https://inthemixmj.com 🎧 About the Podcast The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who make it go, and the organizations that support it. We also talk about the dirt world, construction, entrepreneurship, and other trades with great guests. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we cover asphalt paving, asphalt sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, asphalt milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss motivation, the challenges of business ownership, working in the asphalt trade, and great stories from across the industry and beyond. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #DirtWorld #LineStriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.
SummaryTravel, Music, and Transformation: The World of Carlos Zatch Ep. #27
Apr 1300:50:35Summary readyMarvin reconnects with longtime guest Carlos Zatch for the first time since their 2020 conversation, reflecting on how life has changed while their core spirit has stayed the same. They talk about adventure, creativity, faith, and finding meaning in travel, family, health, and everyday moments. Carlos also shares his move from photography and filmmaking into music, including new releases, his growing creative team, and plans for an upcoming album and future travel. Connect with Carlos: 🌐 Carlos Zatch Website: https://www.carloszatch.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carloszatch ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@carloszatchproductions Connect with Marvin: 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ 📸 In The Mix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ Sponsors: 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ PaveCo National 🌐 https://paveco.com/ 📞 1-866-PAVEMENT Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin 💥 Save $20 Brunt Workwear 🌐 www.BruntWorkwear.com 💥 Promo Code: MJOLES10 Saves $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 💥 Free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months 1st Phorm 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix 💥 Free shipping on orders over $75 Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ Visit Us Online: 🌐 https://inthemixmj.com The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who make it what it is, and the organizations that support it. We also talk about the dirt world, construction, entrepreneurship, and other trades with great guests and real-world stories. From asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing, patching, milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping, to motivation, business ownership, and overcoming challenges in the trades, this show covers it all. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #DirtWorld #LineStriping
SummaryPickett's Paving – More Than Just a Business Story Ep. #26
Apr 600:44:22Summary readyMarvin interviews his great friend Leonard "Lenny" Pickett of Pickett's Paving, who shares the company's roots from his dad and grandfather in the 1970s, his disciplined routine of early mornings, devotionals, and workouts, and how he manages daily chaos with bids, an office manager, and time to unwind. Lenny says the biggest ongoing business challenge is employees and scheduling, but emphasizes gaining perspective through visits to Shriners Hospital and focusing on family—especially his grandsons—to avoid stress. He also discusses some of the hardest experiences in his life, including losing his grandmother and father, as well as the trauma of his son's 2017 jobsite skid steer accident, which led to a strict no-phones policy. They talk about lessons like asking to open doors, surrounding yourself with the right people, honesty, mental health pressures on entrepreneurs, and Lenny's future plans to expand into milling, develop land, and gradually step back as his sons take over. Connect with Lenny: https://www.instagram.com/pickettspaving/ https://www.pickettspaving.com/ Connect with Marvin: https://inthemixmj.com https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ SPONSORS 1-800 Stencil Products 1-800-783-6245 https://1800stencil.com/ PaveCo National https://paveco.com/ Phone: 1-866-PAVEMENT Moasure https://moasu.re/Marvin Promo Details: Save $20 1800Stencil / RAE Products https://rae-products.com/ Brunt www.BruntWorkwear.com Promo Details: Code MJOLES10 saves $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout Jobber https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles Promo Details: Free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months 1st Phorm http://1stphorm.com/inthemix Promo Details: Free shipping on orders over $75 Portable Lighting Solutions https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ KM International https://www.kminternational.com/ Cemen Tech https://cementech.com/ Bulk Source https://bulksource.com/ Dream On 3 https://dreamon3.org/ Visit Us Online https://inthemixmj.com The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people that comprise it, and the organizations that make it up. We also talk about the dirt world, construction, entrepreneurship, and other trades with great guests. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we banter about asphalt paving, asphalt sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, asphalt milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss how to stay motivated, how to deal with the challenges of owning your own business, working in the asphalt trade, and other great stories from our industry and beyond. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #DirtWorld #LineStriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.
SummaryGoing All Out: Scaling a Pavement Empire with Marco Menna Ep. #25
Mar 2301:01:43Summary readyMarvin reflects on nearly quitting podcasting before being encouraged by repeat guest Marco Menna to continue. Marco is the co-founder of ALL OUT Parking Lots. He shares how he got started with driveway sealcoating using buckets and a van, eventually transitioning from residential work to commercial projects. What began as small jobs led to a major breakthrough—landing a stadium-related account. That opportunity started with a 50,000-square-foot job and grew into a half-million-square-foot project. Marco discusses the challenges of staffing and scaling, as well as expanding into national work, including projects across multiple states and even Hawaii. He explains how COVID forced him to adapt—leading teams and selling virtually using tools like Basecamp and Zoom. Marco also shares: His meeting-heavy daily routine Lessons learned from a difficult Amazon bollard project redo during COVID The importance of humility, coaching, and staying curious His goals for continued growth, attending trade shows, and embracing fatherhood Connect with Marco https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-menna-9342a065/ https://alloutparkinglots.com/ Connect with Marvin https://inthemixmj.com https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ Sponsors 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 https://1800stencil.com/ PaveCo National 📞 1-866-PAVEMENT https://paveco.com/ Moasure https://moasu.re/Marvin 💰 Save $20 Brunt Workwear https://www.BruntWorkwear.com 💰 Promo Code: MJOLES10 → Save $10 on orders of $60+ Jobber https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 💰 Free 14-Day Trial + 20% off for 6 months 1st Phorm http://1stphorm.com/inthemix 🚚 Free shipping on orders over $75 Portable Lighting Solutions https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ KM International https://www.kminternational.com/ Cemen Tech https://cementech.com/ Bulk Source https://bulksource.com/ Dream On 3 https://dreamon3.org/ Visit Us Online https://inthemixmj.com About the Show The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry—the people, companies, and organizations that make it run. We also dive into the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, and the skilled trades, featuring conversations with top professionals in the field. Topics include: Asphalt paving Sealcoating Crack sealing Asphalt patching Milling Hot-mix asphalt design Line striping (residential & commercial) We also talk about staying motivated, overcoming business challenges, and real-world stories from the field. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #DirtWorld #LineStriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.
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