Welcome back to the Top Contractor School Podcast, where contractors learn how to scale smarter, lead stronger, and build businesses that last.

In this episode, Eric Guy sits down with Ali Williams of Elite Paving and founder of Vintage Blacktop Co. to talk about her unexpected journey into the trades, stepping into leadership in a male-dominated industry, and her mission to bring pride, visibility, and representation to the paving world. From leaving behind a career as a nanny to building a company with purpose, Ali's story is proof that courage and vision can change everything.

🔥 Inside this episode:

✅ How Ali made the leap from nannying to construction—and never looked back

✅ The birth of Vintage Blacktop Co. and its mission to shift perceptions of the trades

✅ What it's like working with family—and why her role complements Elite's growth

✅ The leadership lessons she's learning: empathy, consistency, and leading by example

✅ How to create culture intentionally, even while leading remotely

✅ Why showing up vulnerable, empathetic, and steady builds trust in teams

✅ The challenges and opportunities of being a woman in the paving industry

✅ How mentorship and the TCS community gave her the confidence to lead boldly

✅ Ali's advice for entrepreneurs: take the first step—you don't need it all figured out

If you've ever doubted your place in this industry—or wondered if you're "ready" to build something meaningful—this episode will challenge and inspire you to step up and lead with purpose.

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