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 values in business, and the importance of continuously investing and evolving to stay ahead in the market. They discuss the importance of overcoming personal and business fears by taking calculated risks and investing in oneself to achieve success. They highlight the importance of surrounding oneself with people who talk about personal growth and success regularly and stress the need to let go of things and people that are not aligned with one's standards.

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The Blacktop Banter podcast discusses Asphalt Sealcoating, Hot-Rubberized Crack Sealing, Patching, Base Information, Recycled Asphalt Millings, Hot-Mix Asphalt, Line Striping, and Paving for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss how to stay motivated as an entrepreneur and how to deal with the challenges of owning your own asphalt maintenance business.

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In this episode of Blacktop Banter, Marvin Joles interviews Adam Piché from Prestige Sealcoating. They discuss Adam's background, growing up, and how he got into the seal coating industry. Adam shares the story of how Prestige Seal Coating started and the growth they have experienced over the years. He also provides key takeaways for achieving longevity in the industry, the importance of continuous growth, embracing failure, and learning from mistakes. They emphasize the importance of being honest with yourself, setting realistic goals, taking care of your mental and physical health and finding happiness and success on your own terms.

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The Blacktop Banter podcast discusses Asphalt Sealcoating, Hot-Rubberized Crack Sealing, Patching, Base Information, Recycled Asphalt Millings, Hot-Mix Asphalt, Line Striping, and Paving for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss how to stay motivated as an entrepreneur and how to deal with the challenges of owning your own asphalt maintenance business.

#wespeakasphalt #AsphaltRepair #RoadConstruction #PavementMaintenance #sealcoat #AsphaltSealing #ChipSeal #AsphaltInstallation #PavementContractors #AsphaltSpecialists #pothole #potholerepair #entrepreneurship #bluecollar

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In this episode of Blacktop Banter, Marvin Joles interviews Timothy Murphy, an asphalt expert and asphalt scientist. They discuss various topics related to asphalt, including basic considerations, factors affecting longevity, the use of recycled asphalt product (RAP), and the importance of proper education and training in the industry. Murphy also shares insights on improving product performance and the need for continuous learning and improvement in the field.

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The Blacktop Banter podcast discusses Asphalt Sealcoating, Hot-Rubberized Crack Sealing, Patching, Base Information, Recycled Asphalt Millings, Hot-Mix Asphalt, Line Striping, and Paving for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss how to stay motivated as an entrepreneur and how to deal with the challenges of owning your own asphalt maintenance business.

#wespeakasphalt #AsphaltRepair #RoadConstruction #PavementMaintenance #sealcoat #AsphaltSealing #ChipSeal #AsphaltInstallation #PavementContractors #AsphaltSpecialists #pothole #potholerepair #entrepreneurship #bluecollar

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