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.

In this episode of the Top Contractor School Podcast, host Eric Guy sits down with Michael Hoogeheem, President and Co-Founder of The Pavement Group, to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to scale a construction business — and lead from behind the scenes.

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

✅ How Mike went from working in homebuilding and sales to helping build one of the fastest-growing pavement companies in the country

✅ The origin story of The Pavement Group and why massive action beats perfect timing

✅ What it takes to transition from doing the work to leading people — and doing it well

✅ The key leadership lessons Mike has learned as TPG scaled nationally

✅ Why culture, truth, data, and transparency are the cornerstones of sustainable growth

✅ How contractors can use data, communication, and the right partnerships to grow with intention

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.

In this episode of the Top Contractor School Podcast, host Eric Guy sits down with Cam Roberts, founder of Laser Pavement Solutions to unpack the mindset, discipline, and clarity it takes to grow your brand and your business.

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

✅ How Cam went from running a sneaker store to building a personal brand agency from scratch

✅ The daily non-negotiables that separate successful entrepreneurs from the rest

✅ Why doing the inner work is critical to unlocking business growth

✅ The connection between clarity, identity, and long-term success

✅ How contractors can develop a winning personal brand without overcomplicating it

✅ How you can plug into the Top Contractor School network and grow with like-minded leaders

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.

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 James Hatfield, CRO at LiveSwitch, to dive deep into how contractors can embrace technology, future-proof their businesses, and create lasting impact.

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

✅ James’s journey from the job site to building billion-dollar tech companies

✅ Why most contractors struggle with technology — and how to simplify it

✅ How LiveSwitch is helping contractors reduce wasted time and win more jobs with live video estimates

✅ The power of second chances — and how James’s work with Inmates to Entrepreneurs is changing lives

✅ Practical strategies for contractors to embrace technology, build strong networks, and lead into the future

✅ How to connect with James directly for insight and support.

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 James Hatfield → https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-hatfield/

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 Sandra Albert, Vice President at Bay Country, to dive into the future of women in construction and the incredible impact TCS Women is already making.

Whether you're already a member or just hearing about TCS for the first time, this episode breaks down:
✅ How Sandra transitioned from entrepreneurship to a leadership role in construction — with zero prior experience
✅ The challenges and breakthroughs of being a woman in a male-dominated industry
✅ The vision behind TCS Women and how it's creating space for growth, support, and connection
✅ Why mentorship, empathy, and grit are essential leadership qualities in construction
✅ How women are shaping the future of the trades — from the boardroom to the jobsite
✅ How you can get plugged in to TCS Women and the larger TCS community today

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 Sandra Albert → @sandra_baycountrycontractors

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 Jim Williams to dive deep into everything Top Contractor School (TCS) has to offer.

Whether you're already a member or just hearing about TCS for the first time, this episode breaks down:
✅ What makes the TCS community different from anything else out there
✅ The top 3 struggles contractors face today (and how TCS solves them)
✅ Real success stories from members who have scaled their businesses and reclaimed their time
✅ The coaching structure, live events, executive mentorship, and powerful networking opportunities available inside TCS
✅ How you can get started — including trying out a live coaching call for FREE!

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 Jim Williams: → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-williams-tcs/

Join the 1TEAM Community → https://www.1teamnetwork.com/

Join Top Contractor School → https://topcontractorschool.com/