In The Mix with Marvin Joles

Marvin has an impactful conversation with Nick Parish, CEO of Burns Dirt in Mississippi. They discuss his personal journey with stress, anxiety, and mental health. The conversation focuses heavily on the challenges of leadership and balancing work with personal well-being, particularly within the demanding construction and dirt world sectors. Parish shares his experiences with anxiety, therapy, an...

Marvin has a discussion with Daniel Margrave and David Crockett from Sakai. The conversation introduces Sakai's long history—starting with locomotive parts and pivoting to road rollers in 1929—and details their current line of compaction equipment, including a unique vibratory pneumatic tire roller. The central focus of the discussion is the Guardman safety technology, which uses radar or lidar to...

New Orleans during Mardi Gras. An after-party at a mansion on the parade route. And somehow, this is still about asphalt. Jess Lombardo and Amy Schwandt from  PaveX  explain why they're doing everything differently with  PaveX  2026 – from the timing to the education format to the competitions that'll give away actual equipment. Brad Lea's keynoting. There's a striping competition. And 115 exhibit...

Marvin's guest today is Kevin Gray. They discuss Gray's journey in the asphalt industry and the challenges of balancing work life with personal life. Gray, the owner of Pave It Forward Asphalt, shares his experiences, including rebuilding a business after a successful first venture, and reflects on how his career has shaped him, particularly highlighting the difficulty of his divorce and the impor...

In this episode, Marvin interviews Robert Miller, Sales Director for FedEx St Jude Championship, The conversation highlights Miller's career transition into the PGA Tour, emphasizing the philanthropic nature of the tournament supporting St. Jude Hospital and its significant economic impact on the city of Memphis. The discussion also touches on the complex logistics of hosting a PGA Tour event and...

Today Marvin talks with Mike Hendershot, owner of a seal coating business in Nashville, Tennessee, discussing the theft and recovery of his 24-foot enclosed equipment trailer. Hendershot recounts the frustrating process of his trailer being stolen and the lack of timely response from the police department, prompting him to conduct his own investigation using social media and local contacts to trac...

Ryan Vargas, a Mexican-American NASCAR driver, joins Marvin to discuss his successful 2024 season racing in the NASCAR Euro Series across Europe. Vargas details the challenges and successes of his European racing experience, highlighting differences in pavement conditions between European and American tracks, particularly concerning grip levels and age of the asphalt or concrete. The conversation...

Marvin interviews Cam Coleman, CEO of Refresh Parking Lot Maintenance, based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They explore Coleman's journey into the asphalt industry, tracing his path from playing sports and working in corporate America to founding his own business. Coleman shares his experience with overcoming initial challenges, like using entry-level equipment, and leveraging a DBE (Disadvantaged Bu...

Marvin sits down with Joshua Trolinger , National Account Manager at LeeBoy, to discuss the demanding nature of their careers in asphalt. From constant travel to high-pressure deadlines, both share their personal experiences with: Stress and anxiety from work demands Panic attacks and struggles with work-life balance The role of faith and community support Changing attitudes toward mental health i...

Marvin interviews Brittyn Heisler, the Executive Director of Women of Asphalt. The discussion centers on Heisler's career trajectory into the asphalt industry and her current role in promoting opportunities for women within it. The conversation also highlights the importance of industry associations like Women of Asphalt and the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) in fostering community,...

Marvin interviews Mikel Bowman, the president of Bowman Legacies, on leadership development and preventing burnout, especially among business leaders in demanding industries like asphalt and  construction. Bowman discusses the pressures leaders face, the importance of seeking counsel, and practical strategies for achieving better leadership and personal well-being by prioritizing people and managi...

This episode features a conversation with Marvin's friend Kyle Ascione, an asphalt business owner from northern Michigan. Their discussion touches on the challenges of entrepreneurship, including unpredictable daily routines and personal struggles. Kyle shares his experiences in this demanding industry, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and trusting one's intuition. The conversation exp...

Marvin Joles is back with his new podcast - "In the Mix." Today's special guest is Cam Roberts. The conversation explores Cam's background, from his non-entrepreneurial upbringing to becoming a leader in the asphalt industry through social media and his "Stripe It Like It's Hot" podcast and Laser Pavement Solutions. They discuss the challenges of balancing business growth with personal life and th...

This is the introductory episode of the "In the Mix" podcast, hosted by Marvin Joles. Marvin explains that this new podcast is the evolution of his previous project, Blacktop Banter, and will continue to offer insights, education, and entertainment for the asphalt industry. He emphasizes that "In the Mix" will focus on authentic conversations with professionals and highlight stories and people wit...