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Welcome back to the Top Contractor School Podcast, where high-level contractors learn how to lead, scale, and win in business and in life.
In this episode, Eric Guy sits down with Josh Tohey, owner of Three Rivers General Contracting, to unpack his inspiring journey—from launching his company just weeks before the world shut down in 2020 to building a premium brand in the luxury remodel and commercial build space. With honesty, grit, and a long-term mindset, Josh shares how he’s navigating growth while building a people-first culture that stands out.
🔥 Inside this episode:
✅ What it was like starting a business right before the COVID-19 shutdown
✅ How Josh pivoted early to survive—and later thrived by getting focused
✅ The critical importance of client selection and pre-qualifying leads
✅ How he’s building a niche in high-end remodels and small commercial work
✅ His hiring philosophy: lead with trust, expect accountability
✅ The role of vision in creating team buy-in and leadership development
✅ Josh’s approach to client communication, reputation, and quality
✅ Why slowing down to plan—and verify—is key to profitability
✅ What separates Three Rivers in a tight-knit community like Pittsburgh
✅ How TCS helped him level up through connection, clarity, and confidence
If you’re a contractor building from the ground up, facing growing pains, or trying to step into the next level of leadership, this one’s for you.
👇 Join the network that helps you go farther, faster:
🚀 Join the 1TEAM Network → https://www.1teamnetwork.com/
📈 Join Top Contractor School → https://topcontractorschool.com/
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Welcome back to the Top Contractor School Podcast, where high-level contractors learn how to lead, scale, and win in business and in life.
In this episode, Eric Guy sits down with Josh Tohey, owner of Three Rivers General Contracting, to unpack his inspiring journey—from launching his company just weeks before the world shut down in 2020 to building a premium brand in the luxury remodel and commercial build space. With honesty, grit, and a long-term mindset, Josh shares how he’s navigating growth while building a people-first culture that stands out.
🔥 Inside this episode:
✅ What it was like starting a business right before the COVID-19 shutdown
✅ How Josh pivoted early to survive—and later thrived by getting focused
✅ The critical importance of client selection and pre-qualifying leads
✅ How he’s building a niche in high-end remodels and small commercial work
✅ His hiring philosophy: lead with trust, expect accountability
✅ The role of vision in creating team buy-in and leadership development
✅ Josh’s approach to client communication, reputation, and quality
✅ Why slowing down to plan—and verify—is key to profitability
✅ What separates Three Rivers in a tight-knit community like Pittsburgh
✅ How TCS helped him level up through connection, clarity, and confidence
If you’re a contractor building from the ground up, facing growing pains, or trying to step into the next level of leadership, this one’s for you.
👇 Join the network that helps you go farther, faster:
🚀 Join the 1TEAM Network → https://www.1teamnetwork.com/
📈 Join Top Contractor School → https://topcontractorschool.com/
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