Welcome back to the Top Contractor School Podcast, where we equip elite contractors with the mindset, tools, and community to grow businesses that make a difference.

In this episode, Eric Guy sits down with Dejah Anderson, COO of Anderson Striping and Construction, to explore her journey from answering phones during the Great Recession to leading operations for a multi-state business. Dejah shares what it's like growing up in a family-run company, leading with resilience, and forging a path as a woman in the construction industry.

🔥 In this episode, we dive into:

✅ How Dejah worked her way up from entry-level to COO in a male-dominated field

✅ The early days of Anderson Striping—and the sacrifices that built it

✅ The reality of working with family: challenges, communication, and legacy

✅ What it means to lead with emotional intelligence and humility

✅ Dejah's journey balancing business leadership and motherhood

✅ The value of mental "clock out" and being present at home

✅ How she's helping set a new standard for women in construction

✅ Why TCS became a game-changer: systems, strategy, and peer support

✅ The underestimated impact of striping on public safety

✅ Dejah's advice for young leaders and family-run businesses

If you're navigating a family business, stepping into leadership, or looking to grow your company without sacrificing your values, this conversation is packed with wisdom you don't want to miss.

👇 Join a community that will elevate your business and your life: 🚀 Join the 1TEAM Network → https://www.1teamnetwork.com/ 📈 Join Top Contractor School → https://topcontractorschool.com/

What's up, everyone?! Welcome back to the Top Contractor School Podcast, where we help elite contractors grow businesses that thrive—and build lives that matter.

In this episode, Eric Guy sits down with Ryan Austin, President of BSI Paving, to dive deep into what it really means to create culture on purpose. From hiring the wrong people to rebuilding with intention, Ryan shares how redefining culture saved his business—and how it's helping his people win every single day.

🔥 Inside this episode:

✅ How Ryan and his brother built BSI from the ground up in Michigan

✅ The wake-up call that forced him to fire his entire sales team

✅ The shift from surface-level values to real accountability and buy-in

✅ How defining a 10-year vision created clarity and momentum

✅ Why culture isn't what you say—it's what you live every single day

✅ The power of empathy and connection in leadership

✅ How hiring for character changed everything

✅ Why a culture contract at onboarding sets the tone from day one

✅ What it means to win at the people level—sobriety, home ownership, vacations

✅ How TCS and the 1TEAM Network help leaders build better teams and better lives

If you're a contractor struggling with toxic culture, unclear expectations, or hiring challenges, this conversation will hit home. Ryan proves that when people come first, profit and purpose follow.

👇 Plug into a community that's all in on growth:

🚀 Join the 1TEAM Network → https://www.1teamnetwork.com/

📈 Join Top Contractor School → https://topcontractorschool.com/

In this episode of the Top Contractor School Podcast, host Eric Guy sits down with Tim Evans, owner of Elite Paving, to dive into the journey of building a thriving paving business from the ground up, the power of resilience, and the lessons learned in leadership along the way.

Whether you're already a member or just hearing about TCS for the first time, this episode breaks down:

✅ How Tim started Elite Paving right out of high school and scaled it from humble beginnings

✅ The role of family support and key partnerships in shaping his business journey

✅ What sets Elite Paving apart: a relentless focus on service and attention to detail

✅ Tim's proudest moments and the evolving vision that keeps him moving forward

✅ The toughest leadership lessons—making hard decisions, learning from mistakes, and leading by example

✅ How Tim invests in himself and his team through reading, continuous learning, and the TCS Inner Circle

✅ The challenges of stepping out of the field and empowering others to lead

✅ Why finding and developing the right people is the biggest pressure point in growth

✅ How Top Contractor School's community and resources have been a game-changer for Elite Paving

✅ Tim's advice for contractors stuck in the weeds: never quit, and don't be afraid to ask for help

If you're a contractor who's serious about growing your business, building a legacy, working on your business instead of in it, and accelerating your success, this episode is for you.

Get plugged into a network that will help you fail faster, learn quicker, and win bigger.

Join the 1TEAM Community → https://www.1teamnetwork.com/

Join Top Contractor School → https://topcontractorschool.com/

In this episode of the Top Contractor School Podcast, host Eric Guy sits down with Noah Dayton and Jennifer Niles of Tucson Asphalt to explore what happens when you combine employee ownership, strong leadership, and a gritty culture with big growth goals.

Whether you're already a member or just hearing about TCS for the first time, this episode breaks down:

✅ How Tucson Asphalt scaled from 38 to 70+ employees — and doubled their revenue in three years

✅ Why going employee-owned transformed the culture and performance of the company

✅ How Noah and Jennifer complement each other's strengths to lead as a unified team

✅ The biggest lessons they've learned about leadership, communication, and scaling sustainably

✅ How they're protecting their company culture while navigating rapid growth

✅ The impact Top Contractor School has already had on their mindset, processes, and results

If you're a contractor who's serious about growing your business, building a legacy, working on your business instead of in it, and accelerating your success, this episode is for you.

Get plugged into a network that will help you fail faster, learn quicker, and win bigger.

Connect with Tucson Asphalt → https://tucsonasphalt.com Join the 1TEAM Community → https://www.1teamnetwork.com/ Join Top Contractor School → https://topcontractorschool.com/

In this episode of the Top Contractor School Podcast, host Eric Guy sits down with Coach Rich Gaberti — mindset mentor, former college hockey coach, and Bronx-born contractor at heart — to dive into the role of mindset in building businesses that last.

Whether you're already a member or just hearing about TCS for the first time, this episode breaks down:

✅ Coach Rich's wild journey from touring with Aerosmith to coaching high-performance leaders

✅ Why mindset is your most valuable tool — and how to sharpen it daily

✅ How contractors can overcome procrastination and make consistent progress

✅ The hidden cost of comfort zones (and how to break free)

✅ How daily wins, resilience, and small celebrations build long-term success

✅ Practical ways to lead your team through growth, setbacks, and cultural change

If you're a contractor who's serious about growing your business, building a legacy, working on your business instead of in it, and accelerating your success, this episode is for you.

Get plugged into a network that will help you fail faster, learn quicker, and win bigger.

Connect with Coach Rich Gaberti → https://www.linkedin.com/in/richgaberti Join the 1TEAM Community → https://www.1teamnetwork.com/ Join Top Contractor School → https://topcontractorschool.com/

In this episode of the Top Contractor School Podcast, host Eric Guy sits down with Eric Helitzer, founder of SubBase, to talk about the evolution of construction tech — and how smart systems are helping contractors save time, cut costs, and grow smarter.

Whether you're already a member or just hearing about TCS for the first time, this episode breaks down:

✅ Eric's journey from a third-generation builder to launching a fast-growing tech company

✅ The biggest operational pain points contractors face (and how to solve them)

✅ Why voice-driven workflows, inventory visibility, and procurement systems are the future

✅ How Subbase is helping contractors reduce manual entry, save money on materials, and streamline their teams

✅ The leadership and hiring trends shaping the construction industry today

✅ How contractors can leverage data and automation to grow — without adding overhead

If you're a contractor who's serious about growing your business, building a legacy, working on your business instead of in it, and accelerating your success, this episode is for you.

Get plugged into a network that will help you fail faster, learn quicker, and win bigger.

In this episode of the Top Contractor School Podcast, host Eric Guy sits down with Eric Helitzer, founder of SubBase, to talk about the evolution of construction tech — and how smart systems are helping contractors save time, cut costs, and grow smarter.

Whether you're already a member or just hearing about TCS for the first time, this episode breaks down:

✅ Eric's journey from a third-generation builder to launching a fast-growing tech company

✅ The biggest operational pain points contractors face (and how to solve them)

✅ Why voice-driven workflows, inventory visibility, and procurement systems are the future

✅ How Subbase is helping contractors reduce manual entry, save money on materials, and streamline their teams

✅ The leadership and hiring trends shaping the construction industry today

✅ How contractors can leverage data and automation to grow — without adding overhead

If you're a contractor who's serious about growing your business, building a legacy, working on your business instead of in it, and accelerating your success, this episode is for you. 

Get plugged into a network that will help you fail faster, learn quicker, and win bigger.

In this episode of the Top Contractor School Podcast, host Eric Guy sits down with Michael Hoogeheem, President and Co-Founder of The Pavement Group, to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to scale a construction business — and lead from behind the scenes.

Whether you're already a member or just hearing about TCS for the first time, this episode breaks down:

✅ How Mike went from working in homebuilding and sales to helping build one of the fastest-growing pavement companies in the country

✅ The origin story of The Pavement Group and why massive action beats perfect timing

✅ What it takes to transition from doing the work to leading people — and doing it well

✅ The key leadership lessons Mike has learned as TPG scaled nationally

✅ Why culture, truth, data, and transparency are the cornerstones of sustainable growth

✅ How contractors can use data, communication, and the right partnerships to grow with intention

If you're a contractor who's serious about growing your business, building a legacy, working on your business instead of in it, and accelerating your success, this episode is for you.

Get plugged into a network that will help you fail faster, learn quicker, and win bigger.

In this episode of the Top Contractor School Podcast, host Eric Guy sits down with Cam Roberts, founder of Laser Pavement Solutions to unpack the mindset, discipline, and clarity it takes to grow your brand and your business.

Whether you're already a member or just hearing about TCS for the first time, this episode breaks down:

✅ How Cam went from running a sneaker store to building a personal brand agency from scratch

✅ The daily non-negotiables that separate successful entrepreneurs from the rest

✅ Why doing the inner work is critical to unlocking business growth

✅ The connection between clarity, identity, and long-term success

✅ How contractors can develop a winning personal brand without overcomplicating it

✅ How you can plug into the Top Contractor School network and grow with like-minded leaders

If you're a contractor who's serious about growing your business, building a legacy, working on your business instead of in it, and accelerating your success, this episode is for you.

Get plugged into a network that will help you fail faster, learn quicker, and win bigger.

Join the 1TEAM Community → https://www.1teamnetwork.com/

Join Top Contractor School → https://topcontractorschool.com/

In this episode of the Top Contractor School Podcast, host Eric Guy sits down with James Hatfield, CRO at LiveSwitch, to dive deep into how contractors can embrace technology, future-proof their businesses, and create lasting impact.

Whether you're already a member or just hearing about TCS for the first time, this episode breaks down:

✅ James's journey from the job site to building billion-dollar tech companies

✅ Why most contractors struggle with technology — and how to simplify it

✅ How LiveSwitch is helping contractors reduce wasted time and win more jobs with live video estimates

✅ The power of second chances — and how James's work with Inmates to Entrepreneurs is changing lives

✅ Practical strategies for contractors to embrace technology, build strong networks, and lead into the future

✅ How to connect with James directly for insight and support.

if you're a contractor who's serious about growing your business, building a legacy, working on your business instead of in it, and accelerating your success, this episode is for you.

Get plugged into a network that will help you fail faster, learn quicker, and win bigger.

Connect with James Hatfield → https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-hatfield/

Join the 1TEAM Community → https://www.1teamnetwork.com/

Join Top Contractor School → https://topcontractorschool.com/