The Top Contractor Podcast
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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ✅...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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In this episode of the Top Contractor School Podcast, host Eric Guy sits down with found of Culture Matters Jay Doran to explore one of the most critical (and often overlooked) challenges for entrepreneurs: evolving from founder to CEO. Jay shares insights from over 12,000 hours of research, advising top leaders, and building his firm, Culture Matters, into a trusted resource for companies seeking real growth. Together, they introduce the CEO Manual—a powerful new tool designed to help founders gain clarity, reignite their passion, and take their companies to the next level. This...
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In this episode of the Top Contractor School Podcast, host Eric Guy welcomes back Nick and Anthony Abbruzzese , the dynamic duo behind Abbruzzese Floors, for a powerful conversation on the real impact of branding and marketing in construction. Hear how these second-generation contractors went from snapping jobsite pics on their phones (while getting side-eyed by their dad) to hiring a full-time videographer and landing major clients—all thanks to consistent, authentic content on social media. This episode dives deep into: ✔️ How social media builds the know-like-trust factor ✔️ The...
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