Our Buddy is Back! Spencer Boyd drives the #12 Youngs Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. This is Spencers 3rd time on the podcast and this time he goes over some new Asphalt at Atlanta Motor Speedway, his Throwback Paint Scheme, Elon Musk, and his booming TikTok account...amongst a slew of other things that he's been up to. Spence is going to Darlington to race next and goes over what he is going to expect there, while also telling us how Bristol was this time around. I always have a great time talking to my friend and you can tell we are getting comfortable shooting the Sh**, because we laugh damn hard this time around. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. -Marvin

Scott Morse and I have been friends ever since I started the US Sealcoaters Group on Facebook. Scott was in there consuming all the knowledge and insight he could, while I was getting my first taste of controlling this social media thing. As time passed, both our businesses grew, as did our impact on the Asphalt and Asphalt Maintenance community. Scott still runs his business, Arch City Sealcoating, while also being a Full-Time BMW Mechanic, running a Music Production company and hosting a YouTube channel called "Blacktop Tech Talk". Also, for the first time ever, this podcast was recorded here at the WisCoat/Blacktop Banter Office here in Lone Rock, so forgive me if the audio isn't perfect, including the phone ringing near the end. I hope to see more people come by the office and "studio" here in Lone Rock, walk away with a good feeling, and maybe some merch to remember the visit by. Really enjoyed this visit and conversation with an old friend, and I hope you do too. -Marvin 

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If you have used any kind of a oil-jacketed crack-sealing machine in our asphalt industry, the chances the are it has a hose from Copperstate hose on it. Also, the hoses that Evan and Copperstate Hose make, and design, are not just limited to our industry. In this podcast, Evan explains to us how Copperstate got started, their history with almost every Hot-Applied Crack Sealing Machine manufacturer in the industry and some of the BIG names outside of our industry that they have designed some very unique hoses for. There is a lot more going on when it comes to making a specialized hose than you can imagine. This episode was honestly far more interested than I originally imagined and it was a great conversation. Hope you enjoy. -Marvin

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If you have followed the podcast for the last few years, you know that I took a break...for almost a year. I break down why, and how I got prepared and re-motivated to fire up the 3rd season again. I also comment on the asphalt industry community and how y'all have supported the podcast, and how that is creating great opportunities for the Future. That being said, I talk about what the podcast's future looks like...for all of us. I am thankful for all the support from everybody that follows and listens, our past - current -and future sponsors as well. Looking forward to the journey going forward with y'all and the legacy we are creating.

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Software. We have all seen the booths, convos in the Facebook groups and Ads in the Magazines. With so many choices with software for contractors, which ones do we use and why? Some are too simple, some are way too complicated. Two main areas of software that we cover in this episode is Estimating/Mapping and Group/Client communication. Co-Founder, Hayden Cortez introduces us to a new software program called SpotOnSite, and tells us what it can do for contractors like us, as well as for the clients we work for. Hayden has been in the industry for a bit now, and actually still works for one of the most reputable companies in Colorado and the southwest. I really enjoyed this conversation with the mighty Hayden Cortez and I hope you do too. -Marvin

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Jason Scherer is CEO of 28Circles, an Internet Marketing Service Company based in Colorado. They specifically help Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating contractors grow their revenue, sales and margins, through a simple and affordable service, directed at contractors just starting out to contractors looking to take the next step in more leads. Jason provides his background in the asphalt industry, from toting buckets of sealer up driveways and details just what we can start doing as contractors on our own to prepare for hiring a service like 28Circles once we get there. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. The link for Blacktop Banter listeners to save on a service from 28 Circles is listed below. -Marvin

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Easy, beginner, and affordable Office/Estimating/ Invoicing software. Where to start and what to jump to next? First off, I have to apologize for the crappy audio/mic on my end, my normal mic is malfunctioning. I really wanted to talk to Ryan about his use of the software program he uses called Jobber. He is the only guy I know in the industry that uses it, but I know many contractors from the Lawn Care and Landscape industry that use it and love it. In this episode we discuss that software, and its features vs Joist, which we currently use at Wis-Coat. In all honesty, we are looking to upgrade, but want something that isn't intimidating and has a great ease of use for everybody on staff. Hope you enjoy this conversation and breakdown of the programs, and Ryan/s take on the Soft Heat melter adapter, that we briefly discuss in the beginning. Enjoy. -Marvin

Since our very first conversation, Matt Stanley and I connected with a common goal and interest...Branding. In this conversation, Matt of course talks about American Pavement, his family's iconic business, but also gives us the story of Raised On Blacktop and its rise to being the Asphalt Industry's Leading clothing, merch and workwear brand. The brand even had their recent collaboration with LeeBoy, the Raised On Blacktop Edition Paver, on display at National Pavement Expo in Charlotte. Matt gives us the story behind the brand, where its headed and where you can catch up to Raised On Blacktop next, in this exclusive episode. Enjoy. -Marvin

Adam knows Sports Courts. When we say sports courts, we mean tennis courts, pickle ball courts, basketball and more. Adam owns AG Sports Surfaces in Indiana and has traveled across America installing the. He has also mentored contractors in our industry on how to install sports courts as well. In this Episode, Adam explains his business, how he got started and how the installation process is done. It was a pleasure to have somebody who gives back to the industry in such a niche market, on the show. Enjoy.