Overcoming Obstacles: Austin Monteiro's Journey from Construction to Ultra Running Inspiration Ep. #32

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.

Gliding on Asphalt: Street Luge Secrets with Fred LaBerge Ep. #34

Marvin talks with street luge racer and sports-science professional Fred Laberge about his standout season, including a World Cup podium and a North American Downhill League win. Fred shares how he moved from snowboarding and downhill skateboarding into street luge, why pavement quality matters so much, and what made races in El Salvador, Port Jervis, and Utah so different. They also discuss equipment, safety, the sport's growing community, advice for newcomers, sponsorship goals, and Fred's plans for the 2026 World Roller Games in Paraguay. 🏁 Connect with Fred 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laberge_fred/ [https://www.instagram.com/laberge_fred/] 🎙️ 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 Rotary Broom 🌐 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 🛣️ 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 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 up, and the organizations that help move it forward. 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 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

Mastering Measurement: How Moasure is Revolutionizing the Asphalt Industry Ep. #33

In this episode of In The Mix, Marvin talks with Moasure [https://moasu.re/Marvin] team members Barry Fitzgerald and Jamie Armfield about how Moasure's motion-based measuring tool has improved estimating and quoting for sealcoating and hot mix asphalt paving. They discuss key capabilities including fast capture of irregular shapes, curves (TraceLine), hard-to-reach boundaries (SkipLine), shape-within-shape measurements (Layers), grade/pitch and 3D terrain mapping, and stockpile volume calculations, along with exports like PDF, CSV, DXF, and DWG for office or CAD use. The conversation covers common misconceptions (e.g., that it relies on GPS), adoption hurdles ("my guys won't use it"), real-world examples from trade shows and job sites, and rookie mistakes like skipping the onboarding tutorial, emphasizing time, labor, and cost savings through quicker, more accurate measurements and clearer collaboration. 🏗️ Connect with Moasure: Website: https://www.moasure.com/ [https://www.moasure.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moasure/ [https://www.instagram.com/moasure/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MOASURE [https://www.youtube.com/c/MOASURE] 🚧 Connect with Marvin: Website: https://inthemixmj.com [https://inthemixmj.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ [https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/] 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 Phone: 1-800-783-6245 Website: https://1800stencil.com/ [https://1800stencil.com/] 🦺 Bensink Rotary Broom https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ [https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/] 🏗️ PaveCo National https://paveco.com/ [https://paveco.com/] Phone: 1-866-PAVEMENT 📏 Moasure https://moasu.re/Marvin [https://moasu.re/Marvin] Promo: Save $20 🛣️ 1800Stencil / 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] 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 asphalt industry, the people who build it, and the organizations that help move it forward. 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, blacktop, sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, asphalt milling, hot-mix asphalt design, line striping, residential work, commercial jobs, equipment, crews, leadership, and business ownership. We also discuss how to stay motivated, how to handle the challenges of owning your own business, working in the asphalt trade, and real stories from the field and beyond. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

Overcoming Obstacles: Austin Monteiro's Journey from Construction to Ultra Running Inspiration Ep. #32

In this In The Mix episode recorded in Nashville, Marvin interviews Austin Monteiro, a 27-year-old First Phorm [https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=inthemix] warehouse employee and ultrarunner, about how First Phorm's culture of discipline, high standards, and customer-first community impacts the way employees and customers carry themselves. Austin shares his nomadic background, years in construction and industrial work, losing his mother in 2020, and how fitness, David Goggins' influence, and intentional mental training shaped his identity and habits. He explains he was born with limited mobility on his right side due to a stroke-like event in the womb, yet pursues extreme endurance goals, including attempting a 100-mile race again after stopping at 50 miles last year due to icy conditions and inadequate gear. The conversation centers on belief, effort, mindset, and using hard physical challenges to build confidence and inspire others. 🎙️ Connect with Austin 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austin__monteiro/ [https://www.instagram.com/austin__monteiro/] 🎧 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 💰 Save $20 with Marvin's link: 🌐 https://moasu.re/Marvin [https://moasu.re/Marvin] 1800Stencil / RAE Products 🌐 https://rae-products.com/ [https://rae-products.com/] Brunt Workwear 🥾 Use promo code MJOLES10 to save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. 🌐 www.BruntWorkwear.com [http://www.BruntWorkwear.com] Jobber 📋 Get a free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months. 🌐 https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles [https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles] 1st Phorm 💪 Free shipping on orders over $75. 🌐 http://1stphorm.com/inthemix [http://1stphorm.com/inthemix] 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 staying motivated, handling the challenges of business ownership, 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.

From Asphalt Dreams to National Contracts: Lessons with PaveCo Pros Ep. #31

Marvin welcomes Darin Whelan (founder of PaveCo) and Matt Stone to discuss how a long-running relationship with PaveCo grew from a Chattanooga meetup into a deeper look at national contracting going into 2026. Darin shares about starting PaveCo in 2013 after seeing a lack of reliable paving/concrete contractors in South Florida, launching PaveCo National around 2019–2020 at clients' request, navigating COVID disruptions, and building a partner-first model based on lessons from working under national providers. They discuss industry shifts after COVID, private equity and AI-driven interest in blue-collar trades, common subcontractor frustrations with nationals (payment terms, lack of bid feedback, poor site communication, and not backing partners on disputes), and PaveCo's focus on predictable execution, fast/clear communication, pride in workmanship, single-point-of-contact coordination, and helping smaller contractors access larger clients and grow through consistent work. 🚧 Connect with PaveCo 🌐 Website: https://paveco.com/ [https://paveco.com/] 🔗 Darin Whelan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darin-whelan-1006708/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/darin-whelan-1006708/] 🔗 Matthew Stone on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-stone-647919180/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-stone-647919180/] 🎧 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 📞 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 🌐 www.BruntWorkwear.com [http://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/] 💙 Dream On 3 🌐 https://dreamon3.org/ [https://dreamon3.org/] 🌐 Visit Us Online https://inthemixmj.com [https://inthemixmj.com] 🔎 Topics We Cover #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.