In this episode of the Top Contractor School Podcast, host Eric Guy sits down with Noah Dayton and Jennifer Niles of Tucson Asphalt to explore what happens when you combine employee ownership, strong leadership, and a gritty culture with big growth goals.

Whether you're already a member or just hearing about TCS for the first time, this episode breaks down:

✅ How Tucson Asphalt scaled from 38 to 70+ employees — and doubled their revenue in three years

✅ Why going employee-owned transformed the culture and performance of the company

✅ How Noah and Jennifer complement each other’s strengths to lead as a unified team

✅ The biggest lessons they’ve learned about leadership, communication, and scaling sustainably

✅ How they’re protecting their company culture while navigating rapid growth

✅ The impact Top Contractor School has already had on their mindset, processes, and results

If you're a contractor who's serious about growing your business, building a legacy, working on your business instead of in it, and accelerating your success, this episode is for you.

Get plugged into a network that will help you fail faster, learn quicker, and win bigger.

Connect with Tucson Asphalt → https://tucsonasphalt.com Join the 1TEAM Community → https://www.1teamnetwork.com/ Join Top Contractor School → https://topcontractorschool.com/

In this episode of the Top Contractor School Podcast, host Eric Guy sits down with Coach Rich Gaberti — mindset mentor, former college hockey coach, and Bronx-born contractor at heart — to dive into the role of mindset in building businesses that last.

Whether you're already a member or just hearing about TCS for the first time, this episode breaks down:

✅ Coach Rich’s wild journey from touring with Aerosmith to coaching high-performance leaders

✅ Why mindset is your most valuable tool — and how to sharpen it daily

✅ How contractors can overcome procrastination and make consistent progress

✅ The hidden cost of comfort zones (and how to break free)

✅ How daily wins, resilience, and small celebrations build long-term success

✅ Practical ways to lead your team through growth, setbacks, and cultural change

If you're a contractor who's serious about growing your business, building a legacy, working on your business instead of in it, and accelerating your success, this episode is for you.

Get plugged into a network that will help you fail faster, learn quicker, and win bigger.

Connect with Coach Rich Gaberti → https://www.linkedin.com/in/richgaberti Join the 1TEAM Community → https://www.1teamnetwork.com/ Join Top Contractor School → https://topcontractorschool.com/

In this episode of the Top Contractor School Podcast, host Eric Guy sits down with Eric Helitzer, founder of SubBase, to talk about the evolution of construction tech — and how smart systems are helping contractors save time, cut costs, and grow smarter.

Whether you're already a member or just hearing about TCS for the first time, this episode breaks down:

✅ Eric’s journey from a third-generation builder to launching a fast-growing tech company

✅ The biggest operational pain points contractors face (and how to solve them)

✅ Why voice-driven workflows, inventory visibility, and procurement systems are the future

✅ How Subbase is helping contractors reduce manual entry, save money on materials, and streamline their teams

✅ The leadership and hiring trends shaping the construction industry today

✅ How contractors can leverage data and automation to grow — without adding overhead

If you're a contractor who's serious about growing your business, building a legacy, working on your business instead of in it, and accelerating your success, this episode is for you.

Get plugged into a network that will help you fail faster, learn quicker, and win bigger.