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Recorded at BuildWitt in Nashville, Marvin talks with Presley Lannom (CoreSite Materials), Brad McCoy (McCoy Construction & Forestry), and Gabe Wegmann (Cemen Tech) about the partnership between manufacturers, dealers, and contractors. They explore how volumetric concrete mixers produce fresh concrete on-site, reducing waste, controlling costs, and eliminating delays. The conversation also covers CoreSite's success with Cemen Tech trucks, the importance of reliable dealer support, new technology like AccuPour 2.0, and how equipment innovation is helping contractors improve efficiency and grow their businesses.     🎙️ CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS 👤 Presley Lannom 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/presley.lannom.7 👤 Brad McCoy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradmccoy123/ 👤 Gabe Wegmann 🔗 Cemen Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cemen-tech-inc/ 🎧 CONNECT WITH MARVIN JOLES 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Instagram (Marvin): https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ 📸 Instagram (In The Mix): https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🤝 PROUD SPONSORS & EXCLUSIVE OFFERS 🚧 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ 🧹 Bensink Rotary Broom 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ 📏 Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin 💰 Save $20! 🛣️ RAE Products / 1-800 Stencil 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ 🥾 BRUNT Workwear 🌐 https://www.bruntworkwear.com/ 🏷️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 💰 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. 📋 Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 🎁 Free 14-day trial + 20% off for 6 months! 💪 1st Phorm 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix 🚚 Free shipping on orders over $75! 💡 Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ 🏗️ KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ 🚛 Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ 🏭 Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ 🤖 TruTec – AI Paving Takeoffs 🌐 https://trutec.ai/ ❤️ Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ 🎙️ ABOUT THE IN THE MIX PODCAST In The Mix with Marvin Joles takes you inside the world of asphalt, construction, heavy equipment, entrepreneurship, and the hardworking people who make these industries thrive! From asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing, patching, milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping to the Dirt World and beyond, we bring you real conversations with industry professionals, business owners, and inspiring guests. We explore the challenges of running a business, staying motivated, overcoming obstacles, and finding success in the trades—all while sharing great stories, industry insights, and plenty of entertaining conversations. 🌐 VISIT US ONLINE: https://inthemixmj.com 📲 FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

Marvin sits down with Sign Picker Steve to explore the fascinating world of vintage traffic and highway signs. Steve shares how a childhood interest grew into a collection of nearly 500 signs, what makes certain signs valuable, and how signage has evolved over the decades. Plus, learn how collectors legally find and preserve these unique pieces of American history. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH STEVE THE SIGN PICKER ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SignPicker 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signpicker/ 🎧 CONNECT WITH MARVIN JOLES 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Marvin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ 🎙️ In The Mix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🤝 PROUD SPONSORS & PARTNERS 🚧 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ 🧹 Bensink Rotary Broom 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ 📏 Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin 💰 Save $20! 🛣️ RAE Products / 1-800 Stencil 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ 🥾 BRUNT Workwear 🌐 https://www.bruntworkwear.com/ 🏷️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. 💻 Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 🎁 FREE 14-day trial PLUS 20% off Jobber for 6 months! 💪 1st Phorm 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix 🚚 FREE shipping on orders over $75! 💡 Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ 🏗️ KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ 🚛 Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ ⛰️ Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ 🤖 TruTec – AI Paving Takeoffs 🌐 https://trutec.ai/ ❤️ Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ 🎙️ ABOUT THE IN THE MIX PODCAST Real People. Real Stories. Real Conversations from the Asphalt Industry and Beyond. In The Mix with Marvin Joles shines a spotlight on the people, businesses, and organizations that make up the asphalt industry, construction, the Dirt World, and skilled trades. From asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing, patching, milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping to entrepreneurship, heavy equipment, and business ownership, we cover it all! Marvin sits down with industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and fascinating guests to share real-world experiences, business insights, challenges, motivation, and stories from the field. Whether you're an asphalt contractor, business owner, equipment operator, or simply enjoy great conversations, there's something for you In The Mix! 🌐 VISIT US ONLINE: https://inthemixmj.com #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #DirtWorld #LineStriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

Marvin welcomes returning guest Cliff Cameron of KM International to discuss recent contractor meetups, new equipment aesthetics, and ongoing innovation, including expanded computer-aided design capabilities that let the team rapidly customize rig layouts. Cliff explains KM's culture of having fun while building better, more productive equipment, backed by strong customer service and a commitment to never compromising quality or curb appeal. They talk about involving young engineering talent, revisiting earlier technologies like the Pulsair concept, and the importance of branding, marketing, and focusing on landing work rather than obsessing over equipment price. The conversation emphasizes treating asphalt maintenance as an art, practicing skills, reinvesting to grow a business, adapting when problems arise, and using KM as a one-stop partner for equipment, education, and long-term contractor success.   🎙️ CONNECT WITH CLIFF 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clifford-cameron-86501611/ 🌐 KM International: https://www.kminternational.com/ 🎧 CONNECT WITH MARVIN 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Instagram (Marvin): https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ 📸 Instagram (In The Mix): https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🤝 PROUD SPONSORS 🚧 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ 🧹 Bensink Rotary Broom 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ 📏 Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin 💰 Save $20! 🎨 RAE Products / 1-800 Stencil 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ 🥾 BRUNT Workwear 🌐 https://www.bruntworkwear.com/ 🏷️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 💰 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more! 💻 Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 🎁 Free 14-day trial + 20% off for 6 months! 💪 1st Phorm 🌐 https://1stphorm.com/inthemix 🚚 Free shipping on orders over $75! 💡 Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ 🔥 KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ 🚛 Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ 🏗️ Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ 🤖 TruTec – AI Paving Takeoffs 🌐 https://trutec.ai/ ❤️ Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 VISIT US ONLINE 🎙️ https://inthemixmj.com 🎧 ABOUT THE IN THE MIX PODCAST In The Mix with Marvin Joles takes you inside the world of asphalt, construction, heavy equipment, entrepreneurship, and the hardworking people who keep these industries moving! 🚧 From asphalt paving and sealcoating to crack sealing, patching, milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping, we cover the trades that build America. 💪 We also dive into the real-world challenges of business ownership, staying motivated, overcoming obstacles, and finding success in the asphalt industry and beyond. 🎤 Join Marvin and his guests for authentic conversations, industry insights, valuable business advice, and great stories from the field! #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #DirtWorld #LineStriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

Today two industry veterans explore the evolution of the asphalt and pavement maintenance sector over three decades. Bradshaw reflects on his thirty-three years running Sure-Seal in the Greater Toronto Area, emphasizing that long-term survival in the business relies on adherence to the golden rule of treating people well and maintaining transparent relationships. The conversation highlights the shift from isolated, highly secretive trade practices to a community-driven industry heavily supported by digital connectivity, modern technology, and collaborative platforms like the Dirt World Summit and PAVE/X.   🔗 Connect with Lance 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suresealpavement/?hl=en 🌐 Sure Seal Pavement: https://www.suresealpavement.com/ 🎙️ Connect with Marvin 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ 📸 In The Mix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🤝 Sponsors 🚧 1-800 Stencil Products: 1-800-783-6245 | https://1800stencil.com/ 🧹 Bensink: https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ 📏 Moasure: https://moasu.re/Marvin 💰 Save $20 🛣️ 1800Stencil / RAE Products: https://rae-products.com/ 🥾 Brunt: http://www.bruntworkwear.com/ 🏷️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 — Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more. 💼 Jobber: https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 🎁 Free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months. 💪 1st Phorm: http://1stphorm.com/inthemix 📦 Free shipping on orders over $75. 💡 Portable Lighting Solutions: https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ 🚜 KM International: https://www.kminternational.com/ 🏗️ Cemen Tech: https://cementech.com/ 📦 Bulk Source: https://bulksource.com/ 🤖 TruTec – AI Paving Takeoffs: https://trutec.ai/ 💙 Dream On 3: https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 Visit In The Mix Online https://inthemixmj.com 🎧 The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who comprise it, and the organizations that make it up. We also talk about the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, and other trades with great guests. 🚧 When it comes to the world of asphalt, we cover asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. 💬 We also discuss staying motivated, dealing with the challenges of owning your own business, working in the asphalt trade, and sharing great stories from our industry and beyond. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

Bill Elverman, Director of Marketing for Komatsu North America, discusses his move from agency life ahead of CONEXPO and what he's learned through groups like NAPA. The conversation explores workforce shortages, the power of human stories to attract talent, Komatsu's culture and North American growth, dealer–OEM–contractor accountability, the return of experiential marketing, practical uses for AI, and the growing influence of long-form podcasting.   🎙️ Connect with Bill 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-elverman-7626825/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtwork79/ 🎧 Connect with Marvin 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ 🎙️ In The Mix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🤝 Sponsors 🟨 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ 🧹 Bensink 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ 📏 Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin 💰 Save $20 🛠️ 1800Stencil / RAE Products 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ 🥾 Brunt Workwear 🌐 www.BruntWorkwear.com 🏷️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 💰 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. 💼 Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 🎁 Free 14-Day Trial + 20% off Jobber for 6 months. 💪 1st Phorm 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix 📦 Free shipping on orders over $75. 💡 Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ 🚧 KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ 🏗️ Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ 🚛 Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ 🤖 TruTec – AI Paving Takeoffs 🌐 https://trutec.ai/ 💙 Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 Visit In The Mix Online https://inthemixmj.com 🎙️ About In The Mix The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who comprise it, and the organizations that make it up. We also talk about the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, other trades, and share great stories with great guests. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we cover asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, asphalt milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss staying motivated, navigating the challenges of owning your own business, working in the asphalt trade, and stories from our industry and beyond. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

Marvin interviews Brandon Lindsey, who co-founded Dream On 3 with his wife Elizabeth in 2012. They discuss how Dream On 3 makes sports dreams come true for kids and young adults with life-altering conditions by creating multi-day experiences that include families and community support, and how the construction industry became central to the nonprofit through Brandon's contacts from Martin Marietta and the industry's generosity. Brandon shares the organization's origin, including their first racing dream to meet Darrell Waltrip, and explains their referral model through children's hospitals and service providers, plus programs engaging college and high school students. They also note the broader impact on athletes and communities, recent losses of Dreamers, and ways to donate or get involved at dreamon3.org.   🤝 Connect with Brandon 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonlindsey272/ 💙 Dream On 3: https://dreamon3.org/ 🎙️ Connect with Marvin 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ 🎙️ In The Mix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🤝 Sponsors 🟨 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🔗 https://1800stencil.com/ 🧹 Bensink Rotary Broom 🔗 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ 📐 Moasure 🔗 https://moasu.re/Marvin 💰 Save $20 🛣️ 1-800 Stencil / RAE Products 🔗 https://rae-products.com/ 🥾 Brunt Workwear 🔗 www.BruntWorkwear.com 🏷️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 💰 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. 💼 Jobber 🔗 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 🎁 Get a free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months. 💪 1st Phorm 🔗 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix 📦 Free shipping on orders over $75. 💡 Portable Lighting Solutions 🔗 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ 🚧 KM International 🔗 https://www.kminternational.com/ 🏗️ Cemen Tech 🔗 https://cementech.com/ 📦 Bulk Source 🔗 https://bulksource.com/ 🤖 TruTec – AI Paving Takeoffs 🔗 https://trutec.ai/ 💙 Dream On 3 🔗 https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 Visit In The Mix Online 🔗 https://inthemixmj.com 🎙️ The "In The Mix" Podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who comprise it, and the organizations that make it up. We also talk about the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, and other trades with great guests. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we banter about asphalt paving, asphalt sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, asphalt milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss how to stay motivated, how to deal with the challenges of owning your own business, working in the asphalt trade, and other great stories from our industry and beyond. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

Colton Erskine of Erskine's Construction and Sealcoat shares how he went from brushing driveway sealer in his early 20s to building a fast-growing paving and maintenance company. He talks about early mistakes in pricing, striping, and preparation, the lessons he learned from mentors, and how door knocking and better commercial pricing helped grow the business. Colton also explains how shifting from a scarcity mindset to collaboration helped him scale to about 40 employees, 17 trucks, and a full paving operation. His next major goal is opening a sealcoat manufacturing plant, reinforcing the idea that asphalt is full of opportunity for those who focus on quality, relationships, and steady growth. 🔗 Connect with Colton 🌐 Website: https://erskineconstructionandsealcoat.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erskinesealcoating/ 🎙️ Connect with Marvin Joles 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Marvin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ 📸 In The Mix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🤝 Sponsors 🎨 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 Phone: 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ 🧹 Bensink 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ 📏 Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin 💰 Save $20 🛣️ 1800Stencil / RAE Products 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ 🥾 Brunt Workwear 🌐 http://www.bruntworkwear.com/ 🏷️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 💰 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. 📋 Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 🎁 Offer: Free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months. 💪 1st Phorm 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix 📦 Offer: Free shipping on orders over $75. 💡 Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ 🚧 KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ 🚛 Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ 🪨 Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ 🤖 TruTec — AI Paving Takeoffs 🌐 https://trutec.ai/ 💙 Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 Visit In The Mix Online https://inthemixmj.com 🎧 About In The Mix The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who comprise it, and the organizations that make it up. We also talk about the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, and other trades with great guests. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we banter about asphalt paving, asphalt sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, asphalt milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss how to stay motivated, how to deal with the challenges of owning your own business, working in the asphalt trade, and other great stories from our industry and beyond. 📌 Hashtags #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

Marvin talks with John Summers, vice president of AEM's construction utility sector, about CONEXPO-CON/AGG, World of Asphalt, and AEM's role in the equipment industry. They discuss improving the attendee experience, managing the massive Las Vegas show, and using feedback to make each event better. They also explore automation, training, attracting young people to construction, the growing influence of content creators, and the value of networking across the industry. 🔗 Connect with John LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsomers/ 🚜 CONEXPO-CON/AGG https://www.conexpoconagg.com/ 🏗️ Association of Equipment Manufacturers https://www.aem.org/ 🎙️ Connect with Marvin Website: https://inthemixmj.com Instagram – Marvin Joles: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ Instagram – In The Mix: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🤝 Sponsors 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ Bensink 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin 💰 Save $20 1-800 Stencil / RAE Products 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ Brunt Workwear 🌐 www.BruntWorkwear.com 🏷️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 💰 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 🎁 Free 14-day trial plus 20% off Jobber for 6 months. 1st Phorm 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix 🚚 Free shipping on orders over $75. Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ TruTec – AI Paving Takeoffs 🌐 https://trutec.ai/ Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 Visit In The Mix Online https://inthemixmj.com 🎧 About In The Mix The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who comprise it, and the organizations that make it up. We also talk about the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, and other trades with great guests. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we banter about asphalt paving, asphalt sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, asphalt milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss how to stay motivated, how to deal with the challenges of owning your own business, working in the asphalt trade, and other great stories from our industry and beyond. 📌 Hashtags #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

Dig World Founder Jacob Robinson on Building a Construction Theme Park In this episode of In The Mix, Marvin interviews Jacob Robinson, founder of Dig World near Houston, a construction-themed amusement park where kids and adults operate real excavators, skid steers, tractors, and boom lifts with safety controls like "Dig World mode," timers, and kill switches. Robinson shares how the idea grew from his son Pierce's love of heavy equipment after Pierce survived bacterial meningitis and now lives with severe disabilities. He recounts pitching 248 investors before opening in 2022, appearing on Shark Tank, and learning hard lessons from a rushed, disastrous grand opening. They discuss Dig World's broader impact—field trips, exposure to construction careers, customer appreciation for skilled operators, and even equipment tryouts for potential buyers—plus partnerships with Caterpillar, the power of storytelling and organic social sharing, and expansion plans to open 10 parks in five years, starting with Dallas and future markets including Charlotte, Nashville, Austin, Phoenix, and more. 🤝 Connect with Jacob 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-robinson-9912b215/ 🌐 Website: https://www.jacobrobinson.co/ 🏗️ Dig World Nation: https://digworldnation.com/ 🎙️ Connect with Marvin 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ 📸 In The Mix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🙌 Sponsors 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ Bensink 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin 💰 Save $20 1800Stencil / RAE Products 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ Brunt Workwear 🌐 https://www.BruntWorkwear.com 🏷️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 💰 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 🎁 Get a free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months. 1st Phorm 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix 📦 Free shipping on orders over $75. Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ TruTec - AI Paving Takeoffs 🌐 https://trutec.ai/ Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 Visit In The Mix Online https://inthemixmj.com 🎧 About In The Mix The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who comprise it, and the organizations that make it up. We also talk about the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, other trades, and the stories of great guests from across the industry. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we cover asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss staying motivated, overcoming the challenges of owning a business, working in the asphalt trade, and sharing great stories from our industry and beyond. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

On this episode of In The Mix, Taylor Kitchen joins the show to talk about her journey in motorsports media, from launching the Above the Yellow Line NASCAR podcast and ATYL Media to managing social media at Motorsport. She shares what it's like covering Daytona, memorable moments from race weekend, standout drivers, and the unique atmosphere inside the track. They also discuss Daytona's history, superspeedway fuel-saving strategies, changes in racing and pit stops, and where motorsports media is headed next. 🎙️ Connect with Taylor 🌐 Website: https://www.abovetheyellowline.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ATYLMedia ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ATYLMedia 🎧 Connect with Marvin 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ 📸 In The Mix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🤝 Sponsors 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ Bensink Rotary Broom 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin 💰 Save $20 1-800 Stencil / RAE Products 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ Brunt Workwear 🌐 https://www.bruntworkwear.com/ 🏷️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 🎁 Free 14-Day Trial + 20% off Jobber for 6 months. 1st Phorm 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix 📦 Free shipping on orders over $75. Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ TruTec – AI Paving Takeoffs 🌐 https://trutec.ai/ Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 Visit In The Mix Online https://inthemixmj.com About In The Mix The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who comprise it, and the organizations that make it up. We also talk about the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, heavy equipment, and other trades with great guests from across the industry. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we cover asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss entrepreneurship, staying motivated, overcoming the challenges of owning a business, working in the asphalt trade, and great stories from our industry and beyond. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

Chris Walsh ("Chris the Striping Guy") joins Marvin to discuss his parking lot maintenance business (crack sealing, sealcoating, striping) and their meetup at PAVE/X in New Orleans. Chris explains how he went from working multiple low-wage jobs to starting a striping business after learning from YouTube, then documenting his work and building an education/consulting income stream as people repeatedly asked for help. They talk about industry criticism, the value of free content, and why active contractors make better advisors than "gurus." Chris details a recent incident where a caller offering SEO services allegedly posted multiple fake one-star Google reviews and demanded $200 to remove them; Chris documented the calls/texts, posted public replies, and the reviews were ultimately removed with audience support. 🎙️ Connect with Chris 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_thestripingguy/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStripingGuy 🎓 How to Stripe Training: https://fse1.kartra.com/page/HTS 🎧 Connect with Marvin 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🤝 Sponsors 🎨 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ 🧹 Bensink 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ 📐 Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin 💰 Save $20 through Marvin's link. 🛣️ 1-800 Stencil / RAE Products 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ 👢 Brunt Workwear 🌐 https://www.BruntWorkwear.com 🏷️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 💰 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. 💻 Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 🎁 Get a free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for six months. 💪 1st Phorm 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix 📦 Get free shipping on orders over $75. 💡 Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ 🔥 KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ 🚛 Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ 🪨 Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ 🤖 TruTec — AI Paving Takeoffs 🌐 https://trutec.ai/ 💙 Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 Visit In The Mix Online https://inthemixmj.com 🎙️ About In The Mix The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who comprise it, and the organizations that help it thrive. We also talk about the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, and other skilled trades with great guests from across the industry. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we discuss asphalt paving, asphalt sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, asphalt milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also explore how to stay motivated, overcome the challenges of owning a business, build a career in the asphalt trade, and learn from great stories throughout our industry and beyond. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #LineStriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

On In The Mix, Marvin Joles, Jennifer Brigman and Jerry Corder of Merlo America discuss the company's growing U.S. presence ahead of ConExpo. They highlight Merlo's telehandlers, attachments, versatile applications, dealer support, warranty, training, parts availability, ConExpo plans, and partnership with race car driver James Roe. They also reflect on changing contractor needs, new technology, the next generation, and growing diversity in the industry. 🚜 CONNECT WITH MERLO AMERICA 🌐 Website: https://www.merlo.com/usa/en/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merlogroupamerica/ 🎙️ CONNECT WITH MARVIN 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Marvin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ 📸 In The Mix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🤝 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS 🖌️ 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ 🧹 Bensink 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ 🚧 PaveCo National 📞 1-866-PAVEMENT 🌐 https://paveco.com/ 📏 Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin 💰 Save $20 through Marvin's link. 🎨 1-800 Stencil / RAE Products 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ 🥾 BRUNT Workwear 🌐 https://www.BruntWorkwear.com 🏷️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 💰 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. 📋 Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 🎁 Receive a free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for six months. 💪 1st Phorm 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix 📦 Receive free shipping on orders over $75. 💡 Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ 🔥 KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ 🚛 Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ 🏗️ Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ 🤖 TruTec – AI Paving Takeoffs 🌐 https://trutec.ai/ 💙 Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 VISIT IN THE MIX ONLINE https://inthemixmj.com 🎧 ABOUT IN THE MIX The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who comprise it, and the organizations that keep it moving forward. We also explore the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, heavy equipment, and other trades through conversations with outstanding guests. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we cover asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing, patching, milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss staying motivated, overcoming the challenges of owning a business, working in the asphalt trade, and sharing great stories from our industry and beyond. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #DirtWorld #LineStriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

Marvin interviews Bianca of Crosswalks Collective LA, a guerrilla urbanist group painting crosswalks to make Los Angeles safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. Bianca explains how they choose locations, mimic city standards, and respond to citations, fines, and removals. They also discuss infrastructure inequities, the city's reactive approach to safety, community support, and how others can bring similar projects to their neighborhoods. 🚸 Connect with Crosswalks Collective LA 🌐 Website: https://crosswalksla.org/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crosswalksla/ 🎙️ Connect with Marvin Joles 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Marvin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ 📸 In The Mix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🤝 Sponsors 🎨 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 Phone: 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ 🧹 Bensink 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ 🛣️ PaveCo National 📞 Phone: 1-866-PAVEMENT 🌐 https://paveco.com/ 📏 Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin 💰 Offer: Save $20. 🎨 1-800 Stencil / RAE Products 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ 🥾 Brunt Workwear 🌐 https://www.BruntWorkwear.com 🏷️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 💰 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. 📋 Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 🎁 Start a free 14-day trial and receive 20% off Jobber for six months. 💪 1st Phorm 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix 📦 Receive free shipping on orders over $75. 💡 Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ 🚧 KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ 🚛 Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ 🪨 Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ 🤖 TruTec | AI Paving Takeoffs 🌐 https://trutec.ai/ 💙 Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 Visit In The Mix Online https://inthemixmj.com The In The Mix podcast highlights the asphalt industry, the people who comprise it, and the organizations that keep it moving. We also explore the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, and other skilled trades through conversations with outstanding guests. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we discuss asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing, patching, milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also share stories about staying motivated, overcoming the challenges of business ownership, working in the asphalt trade, and building a successful career in the industry and beyond. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #DirtWorld #LineStriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

Marvin welcomes Jack from TestFit.io to explore how the platform helps contractors, engineers, and designers quickly create and optimize parking layouts. Jack demonstrates parcel mapping, editable site boundaries, ADA and EV spaces, landscaped islands, generative design, and exports to PDF, CAD, and SketchUp. They also discuss how faster layouts reduce revisions and help contractors quote and win work more efficiently. 🔗 Connect with Jack and TestFit 🌐 Website: https://www.testfit.io/ 💼 Jack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackjoers/ 🎙️ Connect with Marvin 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Marvin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ 📸 In The Mix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🤝 Sponsors 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ Bensink 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ PaveCo National 📞 1-866-PAVEMENT 🌐 https://paveco.com/ Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin 💰 Save $20 through Marvin's link. 1-800 Stencil / RAE Products 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ Brunt Workwear 🌐 https://www.BruntWorkwear.com 🏷️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles Start a free 14-day trial and receive 20% off Jobber for six months. 1st Phorm 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix Receive free shipping on orders over $75. Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ TruTec | AI Paving Takeoffs 🌐 https://trutec.ai/ Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 Visit In The Mix Online https://inthemixmj.com The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, including the people and organizations that make it what it is. We also explore the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, the skilled trades, and the stories of the people building successful businesses. Topics include asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, milling, hot-mix asphalt design, line striping, heavy equipment, business ownership, motivation, and overcoming the challenges of working in the asphalt trade. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #DirtWorld #LineStriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

Host Marvin Joles welcomes Brandon Noel, asphalt industry editor and creator of the No Edge Lines video series, for a conversation about storytelling, safety, and the future of the industry. Brandon shares how he highlights the people behind the work, why podcasts and video are changing industry communication, and how road work remains a serious safety concern. They also discuss NAPA advocacy, conference season, private equity, ESOPs, and the growing influence of blue-collar workers. 🔗 Connect with Brandon 🌐 Website: https://www.asphalt.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asphaltcontractor 🎙️ Connect with Marvin 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com 📸 Marvin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ 📸 In The Mix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ 🤝 Sponsors 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ Bensink 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ PaveCo National 🌐 https://paveco.com/ 📞 1-866-PAVEMENT Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin 💰 Save $20 through Marvin's link. RAE Products 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ BRUNT Workwear 🌐 https://www.BruntWorkwear.com 🏷️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles 🎉 Get a free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for six months. 1st Phorm 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix 📦 Get free shipping on orders over $75. Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ TruTec AI Paving Takeoffs 🌐 https://trutec.ai/ Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ 🌐 Visit In The Mix Online https://inthemixmj.com 🚧 About In The Mix The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, including the people, businesses and organizations that keep it moving. We also explore the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship and other skilled trades through conversations with great guests. Topics include asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, milling, hot-mix asphalt design and line striping for residential and commercial projects. We also discuss motivation, business ownership and the challenges and success stories that come from working in the asphalt trade. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #DirtWorld #LineStriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.