Blacktop Banter

Remember that video of a giant crack getting filled from up close from last summer, the one that you still see pop up on you Instagram feed? How about the one of what looks like a Super Thick Sealer getting spread down through a machine from up close? Both of those video have millions of views combined now. #Viral. Well that thick sealer, is actually Slurry, in case you didn't know that, and is on...

If you are in our industry, and on Instagram, and you don't know who American Pavement is, you either just got your account or only get on to look at Tiger King memes...because they are easily the most recognizable "Brand" when it comes to their Paving Company, American Pavement Specialists out of Connecticut. Brothers Jack, Matt and Josh have been instilled with quality values from their father,...

Cameron Hogate owns Susitna Sealing out of Alaska, and recently had crazy success with an Ad he placed, when Mike Rowe (yes the Dirty Jobs guy) shared it and it got over 1 million views. But honestly, Cameron has been killing it with Facebook ads for the last couple years, way before that ad, so I really wanted to get him on the podcast so we could talk about this topic a little more in depth. Hop...

So Jon Freeman tagged me in a post, in a Facebook group recently, and the Facebook post was a video of a young lady explaining all she does to keep a Landscaping business organized and moving. In the comments of the post, I was asked to get her on the show, people said they would die to have somebody do this for them, pay $1M (hypothetically) for an office person like her and would send people to...

Roland and I started to continue a conversation via text, that we had started a night previous, but I made him stop and join me on recording so we could get this on the podcast library and on the YouTube library. I get asked this main question a lot and figured we better just get it down, and Roland comes at me with some more questions, that really lead us to a good conversation. Hope you enjoy. -...

Kris love, of Love's Asphalt Solutions, and I have been trying to get together for the podcast ever since I started it, and we were able to connect for a brief moment in the midst of all the chaos to get a breakdown of how they got started, where they are going, winning awards and when we are going to get together for real, to drink some whiskey. Be safe. -Marvin

My good friend Mark Estrada, aka Captn Striper, of Marathon Solutions Group, joins me on the podcast to talk about how they got into the game. He takes us on a couple really good stories, gives advice to beginners and talks about Legacy. If you want a peek into what goes into making Mark, his business partner, and their whole team tick...this is a good one for you to send into your ear. Thanks as...

Proud to announce some new sponsors, and a new Giveaway.  Simply Share the podcast, or the Giveaway post, and tag somebody...anybody, and you are entered to win. You should probably tag Marvin or the podcast as well, so we know you posted. I also go over what we do in the springtime once the leads start coming in, how to set up the estimate, what we do once the customer gives us the greenligh...

I have had many messages over the past few days asking me what I am going to do, and what others should do, about the Corona Virus and how it is going to affect the asphalt and Asphalt Maintenance Industry. My guest Brian Hess and I go over 10 Strategies that we can implement during these times, and any situation like this. Hoping you find this helpful. -Marvin

I'm not sure if Chris Smith knew, when he asked to be on the podcast, that I would jump at the opportunity. He may have been watching me on YouTube for awhile, but i've been watching their Instagram for awhile and these guys are the real deal. You will love Chris's story about working with family and how they make it all work. Be sure to check them out on Instagram and thanks for listening. -Marvi...

This episode we draw the first Giveaway winners name, I give a Wis-Coat rundown and I go over Networking in our industry. Networking for my business, and myself, has been a major "Level-Up" for me and I believe it can be for you too, if it hasn't already. I talk about places that networking can take place and does, no matter what level you are at, and the benefits of it. Hope you Enjoy, looking fo...

Spurred from a question asked by @persythepianist on Instagram, Owner of Local Sealcoating, Dom Manzo and I talk about how we get on track and stay on track. We talk about Local Sealcoating and how Dom got his start in the game... from Firefighter to Entreprenuer, it's a good one. Then we transition to our personal techniques to get on track and stay on track, especially once we get a lead. Hope y...

This episode I discuss Whats up with my business, Wis-Coat, do some shout outs and talk a little in depth about people who try to bring us, as people and entrepreneurs, down. I talk about my own run in with a "Fake Account" this last week online, and how they are trying to stop momentum of what success the podcast is having. Hopefully you find it interesting and helpful, PEACE! -Marvin

We go over a question posed by a listener in Canada eh... "What kind of Sealer is the best in your expertise?" I'm far from an expert and that simple question is full of complexities. Therefore, I had no other choice but to ring up Kevin Allford from the Facebook Group, Asphalt Sealcoating Coalition (ASC) and we talk about our experiences with products we have used and how we prefer to apply them,...

This episode I go over the lowest point in WisCoat History, why I decided to jumpstart the Asphalt Industry Social Media Community and the Wis-Coat Gear Giveaway! Hope you enjoy. Go out there and Kill it! -Marvin

First episode, officially. Give a shoutout to a few people, talk about the Asphalt Sealcoating Coalition, what we have been up to in our business, the National Pavement Expo and what you can expect from the BB, Blacktop Banter Podcast in the future. Thanks for the support, glad to get this thing rolling for y'all. -Marvin

This Podcast will cover the Asphalt and Asphalt Maintenance industry, mainly from the perspective of a small business owner, but hopefully with some different perspectives as well. It will cover old things about the industry, New things, Outside things and future topics. The topics hopefully will include techniques, tools, material and insight.  Not to be taken too seriously though, I image t...