In this episode, Marvin welcomes Hurley Johnson, known as 'Hurley the Striper' on TikTok, to discuss his journey in the asphalt maintenance industry. Recorded in Q4 from Nashville, Marvin talks with Hurley about his start in line striping in 2022, his challenges, and his strategies for building a successful business, Prime Mark Asphalt Maintenance and Striping Services. They delve into the importance of perseverance, continuous learning, and networking. Hurley shares his future aspirations, including expanding into paving, and emphasizes family and customer satisfaction as his key motivations. Tune in to hear valuable insights and advice for anyone looking to thrive in the asphalt industry.

Connect with Hurley:

https://www.tiktok.com/@hurleydastriper

https://pmstripe.com/

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The In The Mix Podcast highlights the entire Asphalt Industry, the people who comprise it, and the organizations that make it up. We also cover the Dirt World, Construction, Entrepreneurship, and other skilled trades with great guests from across the industry.

When it comes to the World of Asphalt, we banter about:

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• Line Striping for residential and commercial customers

We also discuss motivation, the challenges of owning your own business, working in the asphalt trade, and great stories from our industry and beyond.

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