Blacktop, Books, and Big Ideas with Brandon Noel Ep. #39

Blacktop, Books, and Big Ideas with Brandon Noel Ep. #39

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/ [https://www.asphalt.com/] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asphaltcontractor [https://www.instagram.com/asphaltcontractor] 🎙️ Connect with Marvin 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com [https://inthemixmj.com] 📸 Marvin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ [https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/] 📸 In The Mix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ [https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/] ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj [https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj] 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles [https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/] 🤝 Sponsors 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ [https://1800stencil.com/] Bensink 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ [https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/] PaveCo National 🌐 https://paveco.com/ [https://paveco.com/] 📞 1-866-PAVEMENT Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin [https://moasu.re/Marvin] 💰 Save $20 through Marvin's link. RAE Products 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ [https://rae-products.com/] BRUNT Workwear 🌐 https://www.BruntWorkwear.com [https://www.BruntWorkwear.com] 🏷️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles [https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles] 🎉 Get a free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for six months. 1st Phorm 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix [http://1stphorm.com/inthemix] 📦 Get free shipping on orders over $75. Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ [https://portablelightingsolutions.net/] KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ [https://www.kminternational.com/] Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ [https://cementech.com/] Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ [https://bulksource.com/] TruTec AI Paving Takeoffs 🌐 https://trutec.ai/ [https://trutec.ai/] Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ [https://dreamon3.org/] 🌐 Visit In The Mix Online https://inthemixmj.com [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.

The Future of Work: Retaining Talent and Enhancing Employee Experience Ep. #38

On "In the Mix," Marvin welcomes Three and Jackie Carpenter [https://threeandjackie.com/], authors of "People First," to discuss workforce turnover as boomers retire and younger "digital natives" enter skilled trades and hospitality. They argue the biggest gap isn't technology but interpersonal skills, and leaders must teach and model basics like eye contact, communication, and positive attitudes rather than assuming them. The Carpenters emphasize that retention hinges on the employee experience—feeling respected, supported, and cared for—more than pay alone, and suggest hiring a culture-focused leader when owners aren't naturally people-first. They caution that AI is a tool that can boost efficiency but shouldn't replace critical thinking or human connection, and recommend starting with a simple employee survey and improving one issue at a time while maintaining an internal focus on culture. 🔗 Connect with Three & Jackie Carpenter 🌐 Website: https://threeandjackie.com/ [https://threeandjackie.com/] 📘 Purchase People First: The 5 Steps to Pure Human Connection and a Thriving Organization: https://www.amazon.com/People-First-Connection-Thriving-Organization/dp/B09L321YDP/ [https://www.amazon.com/People-First-Connection-Thriving-Organization/dp/B09L321YDP/] 🎙️ Connect with Marvin 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com [https://inthemixmj.com] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ [https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/] 📸 In The Mix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ [https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/] ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj [https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj] 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles [https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/] 🙌 Sponsors 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ [https://1800stencil.com/] Bensink 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ [https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/] PaveCo National 📞 1-866-PAVEMENT 🌐 https://paveco.com/ [https://paveco.com/] Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin [https://moasu.re/Marvin] 💰 Save $20 1800Stencil / RAE Products 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ [https://rae-products.com/] Brunt 🌐 https://www.BruntWorkwear.com [https://www.BruntWorkwear.com] 🎟️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 💰 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles [https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles] 🎟️ Promo: Free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months 1st Phorm 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix [http://1stphorm.com/inthemix] 🚚 Free shipping on orders over $75 Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ [https://portablelightingsolutions.net/] KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ [https://www.kminternational.com/] Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ [https://cementech.com/] Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ [https://bulksource.com/] TruTec, AI Paving Takeoffs 🌐 https://trutec.ai/ [https://trutec.ai/] Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ [https://dreamon3.org/] 🌐 Visit Us Online https://inthemixmj.com [https://inthemixmj.com] 🎧 About The Show The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who make it great, and the organizations that help move it forward. 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, patching, milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss motivation, the challenges of owning your own 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.

From Blacktop to Big Reach: Dusty Bailey's Asphalt Story Ep. #37

In this episode of In the Mix, the host talks with Dusty Bailey (Asphalt Space Ranger) about the tight-knit online paving community and how high-quality social media content has raised the bar for showcasing asphalt work. Dusty explains how he got into the industry at 19 through his dad, started on a tennis-court crew, worked up through tasks like running a tack wagon and dumping trucks, and eventually became a paver operator, describing his early jobs and daily routine starting before dawn. They discuss the industry's workforce challenges as boomers retire, the value of making paving look "cool" to attract younger workers, and the pride and family legacy behind the trade. Dusty shares filming and editing habits, advice for posting without hurting production, the hardest parts of operating a paver, a miserable end-of-season job with injuries and winter conditions, and closes with a focus on safety and getting the crew home safe. Connect with Dusty 🚀 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asphalt_space_ranger/ [https://www.instagram.com/asphalt_space_ranger/] Connect with Marvin 🎙️ 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com [https://inthemixmj.com] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ [https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/] 📸 In The Mix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ [https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/] ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj [https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj] 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles [https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/] Sponsors 🙌 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 🌐 https://1800stencil.com/ [https://1800stencil.com/] Bensink 🌐 https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ [https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/] PaveCo National 📞 1-866-PAVEMENT 🌐 https://paveco.com/ [https://paveco.com/] Moasure 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin [https://moasu.re/Marvin] 💰 Save $20 1800Stencil / RAE Products 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ [https://rae-products.com/] Brunt Workwear 🌐 www.BruntWorkwear.com [http://www.BruntWorkwear.com] 🎟️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 💰 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout Jobber 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles [https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles] 🎟️ Free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months 1st Phorm 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix [http://1stphorm.com/inthemix] 🚚 Free shipping on orders over $75 Portable Lighting Solutions 🌐 https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ [https://portablelightingsolutions.net/] KM International 🌐 https://www.kminternational.com/ [https://www.kminternational.com/] Cemen Tech 🌐 https://cementech.com/ [https://cementech.com/] Bulk Source 🌐 https://bulksource.com/ [https://bulksource.com/] TruTec - AI Paving Takeoffs 🌐 https://trutec.ai/ [https://trutec.ai/] Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ [https://dreamon3.org/] Visit Us Online 🌐 https://inthemixmj.com [https://inthemixmj.com] The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who make it great, and the organizations that keep it moving. We also talk about the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, 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, asphalt milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss motivation, the challenges of owning your own 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.

Behind the Slaps: Champion Dayne Viernes and the Rise of Power Slap. Ep. #36

In Las Vegas, Marvin interviews Dayne Viernes "Da Hawaiian Hitman," the current super heavyweight Power Slap champion, about following his brother into slap fighting once Dana White backed the sport, and what it feels like to be the best while giving glory to God. Mana shares stories from his Hawaii upbringing, family influences, mental preparation, visualization, and how meditation on God's word helps him handle pressure on stage. He also discusses his training methods, past injuries, switching hands after the Dumpling fight, the sport's regulation under the Nevada commission, potential rematches, merch plans, and his goal of filming a helicopter belt shoot over the Vegas Strip. Connect with Da Hawaiian Hitman 🤙 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/da_hawaiian_hitman/ [https://www.instagram.com/da_hawaiian_hitman/] Connect with Marvin 🎙️ Website: https://inthemixmj.com [https://inthemixmj.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ [https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/] In The Mix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ [https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj [https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles [https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/] Sponsors 🙌 1-800 Stencil Products Call: 1-800-783-6245 https://1800stencil.com/ [https://1800stencil.com/] Bensink https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ [https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/] PaveCo National Call: 1-866-PAVEMENT https://paveco.com/ [https://paveco.com/] Moasure Save $20: https://moasu.re/Marvin [https://moasu.re/Marvin] 1800Stencil / RAE Products https://rae-products.com/ [https://rae-products.com/] Brunt https://www.BruntWorkwear.com [https://www.BruntWorkwear.com] Promo Code: MJOLES10 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. Jobber https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles [https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles] Free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months. 1st Phorm http://1stphorm.com/inthemix [http://1stphorm.com/inthemix] Free shipping on orders over $75. Portable Lighting Solutions https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ [https://portablelightingsolutions.net/] KM International https://www.kminternational.com/ [https://www.kminternational.com/] Cemen Tech https://cementech.com/ [https://cementech.com/] Bulk Source https://bulksource.com/ [https://bulksource.com/] TruTec - AI Paving Takeoffs https://trutec.ai/ [https://trutec.ai/] Dream On 3 https://dreamon3.org/ [https://dreamon3.org/] Visit In The Mix Online 🌐 https://inthemixmj.com [https://inthemixmj.com] About the Show 🚧 The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who make it happen, and the organizations that support it. We also talk about the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, and other trades with great guests from across the industry. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we cover 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 handle the challenges of owning your own 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.

Revolutionizing Roadwork: Trimble's Kevin Garcia Talks Compaction to Cloud Ep. #35

Marvin interviews Kevin Garcia, General Manager of Civil Specialty Solutions at Trimble, about how Trimble's technology supports end-to-end construction workflows beyond earthmoving, including paving, milling, drilling, marine construction, landfills, and survey. Kevin explains how Trimble systems [https://www.trimble.com/en] help machines achieve tighter tolerances, improve smoothness, reduce material waste, and deliver better project outcomes. They also discuss Trimble PaveScan RS, a roller-mounted ground-penetrating radar sensor that measures compaction and air voids in real time, mapping the full mat while reducing reliance on spot checks. The conversation also covers cloud reporting, reality capture, digital twins, SiteVision, LiDAR point clouds, dispute documentation, infrared temperature mapping, paver auto-steering, and where contractors can learn more, including Trimble Dimensions. Connect with Kevin 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-garcia-77341b12/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-garcia-77341b12/] 🌐 Trimble: https://www.trimble.com/en [https://www.trimble.com/en] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trimble_official/ [https://www.instagram.com/trimble_official/] Connect with Marvin 🌐 Website: https://inthemixmj.com [https://inthemixmj.com] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ [https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/] 📸 In The Mix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ [https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/] ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj [https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj] 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles [https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/] Sponsors ✅ 1-800 Stencil Products 📞 1-800-783-6245 https://1800stencil.com/ [https://1800stencil.com/] ✅ Bensink https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ [https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/] ✅ PaveCo National 📞 1-866-PAVEMENT https://paveco.com/ [https://paveco.com/] ✅ Moasure https://moasu.re/Marvin [https://moasu.re/Marvin] 💰 Save $20 ✅ 1800Stencil / RAE Products https://rae-products.com/ [https://rae-products.com/] ✅ Brunt https://www.bruntworkwear.com [https://www.bruntworkwear.com] 💰 Promo Code: MJOLES10 Code saves $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. ✅ Jobber https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles [https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles] 💰 Free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months. ✅ 1st Phorm http://1stphorm.com/inthemix [http://1stphorm.com/inthemix] 💰 Free shipping on orders over $75. ✅ Portable Lighting Solutions https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ [https://portablelightingsolutions.net/] ✅ KM International https://www.kminternational.com/ [https://www.kminternational.com/] ✅ Cemen Tech https://cementech.com/ [https://cementech.com/] ✅ Bulk Source https://bulksource.com/ [https://bulksource.com/] ✅ TruTec - AI Paving Takeoffs https://trutec.ai/ [https://trutec.ai/] ✅ Dream On 3 https://dreamon3.org/ [https://dreamon3.org/] Visit In The Mix Online 🌐 https://inthemixmj.com [https://inthemixmj.com] The "In The Mix" podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who make it happen, and the organizations that support it. We also talk about the dirt world, construction, entrepreneurship, and other trades with great guests from across the industry. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we cover 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 handle the challenges of owning your own business, working in the asphalt trade, and the great stories that come from our industry and beyond. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #DirtWorld #LineStriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.