Sports Radio 610 in Houston's Luke Mauro joins us to preview the matchup on Sunday in England between his Vikings and my Jets.Jeremy Schilling

In this conversation, Skyler Garman shares his journey from quitting a stable job to pursuing his passion in the asphalt maintenance industry. He discusses the challenges he faced while transitioning from a supplement store owner to the owner of ProSeal Asphalt Maintenance. Skyler emphasizes the importance of data-driven decisions, self-actualizati…

Jordan Brickman joins us for our annual New York Knicks season preview. We first address the end of the Mets season before dovetailing into everything that Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges bring to this team, people's roles, the second unit, and ultimately where we think this team ends up next spring.…

Mauro Comuzzi, president and owner at The Paving Lady, shares his journey in the asphalt industry and the growth of his business. He started in construction, worked in home building, and eventually started his own asphalt maintenance business. He acquired The Paving Lady from the original owner and grew the company to over 100 employees. Mauro disc…

Danny Flecca and I recap the Giants, NFL Sunday, College football Saturday, and the Yankees.Jeremy Schilling

Danny Flecca joins us to talk the state of college football, Georgia vs. Texas, the NFL and the New York Yankees as the playoffs roll on.Jeremy Schilling

In this episode of Blacktop Banter, Marvin Joles interviews Josh Prickett, owner of Asphalt Care Services. They discuss the generational business and the origin story of Asphalt Care Services. They also talk about the challenges of working across different states and the impact of social media, particularly TikTok, on the business. Josh shares advi…

In this episode of Black Top Banter, Marvin Joles interviews Dustin Hogate, the former executive VP at 1023 Diesel and Fleet. They discuss Dustin's journey in the trucking industry and his experience running a successful e-commerce business. They explore the process of exiting a business and how Dustin navigated the challenges he faced. Throughout …

Danny Flecca joins us to recap a wild and wacky weekend among the Jets, Giants, Yankees, the NFL and college football.Jeremy Schilling

Luke Eggebraaten, founder and managing partner at Phaser Marketing, discusses the importance of marketing for construction companies and how Phaser Marketing provides solutions tailored to the industry. Luke shares his journey from being a marketing director to starting his own company and focusing on the construction niche. He emphasizes the impac…

Danny Flecca recaps the Sunday of NFL week 4 plus Georgia-Bama.Jeremy Schilling

Danny Flecca joins us to recap Cowboys-Giants, talk NIL, and preview everything across college football and the NFL this weekend.Jeremy Schilling

In this episode of Blacktop Banter, Marvin interviews Kenny Roy, the owner of Royal Pavement Solutions. Kenny shares the history of his family's involvement in the asphalt industry and how he found his path within the business. He discusses the services offered by Royal Pavement Solutions and their mission to be a different, edgy, and fun paving cr…

Danny Flecca joins us for our first ever reaction episode to Sunday afternoon week 3 NFL action plus some college football, too.Jeremy Schilling

Danny Flecca joins us to talk the Jets TNF win, everything going on with the Pats and Panthers, college football and NFL previews, and discusses another Manning entering the spotlight.Jeremy Schilling

In this episode, Marvin Joles interviews Joshua Mellott, an experienced senior executive in the construction industry. They explore the challenges of building and maintaining a positive company culture, the importance of humility and giving back, the value of grit and persistence, the myth of work-life balance, the constant tug of war between work …

Danny Flecca joins us to talk College Football week 3, NFL week 2, the Jets problems and the Giants problems.Jeremy Schilling

In this episode, Marvin Joles interviews Conner Strauss, Senior Product Marketing Manager at BuildWitt, about people-first marketing and its importance in the construction industry. They discuss the core of marketing and the role of empathy and transparency. They touch on industry experts, professionals and companies who are often afraid or unwilli…

Danny Flecca joins us to talk Florida State, observations and previews from College Football week 2 and the Baltimore-Kansas City NFL opener, and a preview of NFL week 1.Jeremy Schilling

SB Nation's Jack Milko joins us to go through what Scottie Scheffler did on the PGA Tour in 2024, East Lake, the FedEx Cup Playoffs format, his chat with Curt Byrum, Presidents Cup picks and much more. Huge thanks to Jack for the time.Jeremy Schilling

In this episode of Blacktop Banter, Marvin interviews Keith Kalfas, an entrepreneur and mentor. They discuss various topics related to entrepreneurship and personal growth. Keith delves into the challenges of overthinking, finding meaning in the journey, the importance of embracing vulnerability and allowing oneself to heal. He emphasizes the need …

In this episode of Blacktop Banter, Marvin Joles interviews Ryan Anderson, the president of Premier Seal Coating and Line Striping Incorporated. They discuss mastic and crack filling in the pavement maintenance industry and the benefits and applications of mastic, including its use in filling potholes and repairing seams. They discuss the different…

In this episode of Blacktop Banter, Marvin Joles interviews Eric Martin, an entrepreneur and social media personality in the asphalt and concrete industry who frequently uses subcontractors to execute the jobs for his customers. Eric provides tips for finding high quality subcontractors, vetting them and creating contracts. He also discusses utiliz…

In this episode of Blacktop Banter, Marvin interviews Lance Bradshaw, the president and CEO of SureSeal Pavement, Inc. Lance shares how SureSeal differentiates itself from competitors by offering quick turnaround times and flexibility. He emphasizes the importance of building a community within the industry and the value of mentorship. Lance also h…

Danny Flecca joins us to talk about the New York Giants' Hard Knocks experience, their preseason game, the new kickoff rule, other rule changes, football at large and college football at large.Jeremy Schilling

Scott Peper, the CEO and co-founder of Mobilization Funding, shares his journey into the construction industry and the importance of understanding the cash flow cycle and managing sources and uses of cash in your business. He defines cash flow as the amount of cash coming in and going out of a business within a specific period of time and emphasize…

In this episode of Blacktop Banter, Marvin Joles interviews Erick Hernandez, the owner of E&D Premier Roofing and Solar LLC. Erick shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and making positive changes in his life. He talks about the negative impact of drinking and drugs on his work and relationships, and how he decided to make a change. E…

In this episode of Blacktop Banter, Marvin Joles interviews Matt LaMarsh, a realtor in Atlanta. They discuss Matt's transition from owning a lawn care and landscaping business to becoming a real estate advisor. Matt emphasizes the importance of relationships and providing a great customer experience in both industries. He also dispels the misconcep…

In this episode, Marvin Joles talks with Brad Williams of Structured To Grow about the challenges faced by small businesses in terms of growth and marketing. They discuss the importance of focusing on one thing and not chasing multiple opportunities simultaneously. They also highlight the need for businesses to adapt their marketing strategies to m…

In this episode of Blacktop Banter, Marvin Joles and Chris Tammany of Petra Paving in New Hampshire, talk about the importance of having integrity, being honest, setting clear expectations, and doing whatever it takes to make the job right for your customer. They discuss the challenges of pricing and communicating with homeowners about the extent o…

In this episode of Blacktop Banter, Marvin Joles interviews Harvie Herrington, a former professional football player, business owner, and motivational speaker. They discuss Harvey's upbringing, his journey to the NFL, and the importance of finding one's "why." Harvey shares his experiences with failure and overcoming obstacles, as well as the signi…

In this episode of Blacktop Banter, Marvin Joles interviews Mike Claudio, CEO of Winrate Consulting and Profit Panda. They discuss Mike's journey, the importance of consistency and being true to oneself and the common issues faced by entrepreneurs, such as being afraid to take risks. Mike emphasizes the need for a clear mission, vision, and core va…