Welcome back to the Top Contractor School Podcast, where elite contractors come to lead better, scale faster, and build legacies that last.

In this episode, Eric Guy sits down with Bryce Herham, General Manager of Central Paving, for one of the most raw and inspiring conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Bryce shares how his first year in leadership nearly broke him—and how hitting rock bottom helped him rebuild his company, his mindset, and his mission from the ground up.

🔥 Inside this episode:

✅ Bryce’s journey from “briefcase contractor” to GM in the paving world

✅ The story behind Central Paving’s biggest loss—and the lessons that followed

 ✅ Why spreadsheets don’t build teams—and how he shifted from assets to people

✅ The team meeting that changed everything (and started with “I’m sorry”)

✅ How he turned the company around by prioritizing purpose over pride

✅ The daily habits and mindset tools that keep him grounded today

✅ Why vulnerability, journaling, and gratitude are his leadership secret weapons

✅ How Central Paving sets itself apart in a fast-paced, high-pressure market

✅ Creating team buy-in: open communication, transparency, and alignment with goals

✅ How TCS gave Bryce the community and conversations every leader needs

If you’ve ever felt the weight of leadership or doubted your ability to carry it, this episode will hit home. Bryce’s story is proof that failure isn’t final—it’s the foundation for something greater.

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