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A podcast for leaders in the paving industry who are looking to run more efficiently, meet their ideal customer, and improve the lives of those around them through meaningful work.

Phil Metzger and Kevin Gray


    • Jul 24, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Pave It Forward Podcast

    The Shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 33:00


    2:18   The Shift: Employees Stepping up 6:17   Andre Gray: The Transition from shovel-man to office 9:34.  Meeting and offering a job 12:12   Mike Reves: New Salesman in Asphalt Paving 14:42   Communication, Messaging and Hard Conversations 19:17   Transparency and Accountability on the team 22:43   Thought That Won't Stop   This podcast is for Leaders in the asphalt paving industry looking to run more efficiently, meet their ideal customer, and improve the lives of those around them through meaningful work.

    Into the Season & Weiler P395

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 52:57


    0:36   Catch up 3:40   Weiler P395 Review 5:26  More on the New Weiler P395 13:27   The Pulse of ADC into 2022   23:05   Key Thoughts/Principles to Leadership in Paving 33:31   Conversations that break walls 45:56   Thought that won't stop   This podcast is for Leaders in the asphalt paving industry looking to run more efficiently, meet their ideal customer, and improve the lives of those around them through meaningful work.   Subscribe and give us a review if you have time! Thank you for listening!

    Paving Industry Report Questions & Submissions Request

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 28:06


    2:28   Win Pave It Forward Gear at https://www.paveitforwardinc.com/pavingindustryreport 3:28   What is your company aiming to improve in 2022? 7:11   What new processes are you looking to implement in 2022? 16:30   Most Valuable Lesson: Cross-training 20:33   Thought that Won't Stop 27:32   Two-week break   This podcast is for Leaders in the asphalt paving industry looking to run more efficiently, meet their ideal customer, and improve the lives of those around them through meaningful work.   Audible free month trial ($15 value) which I believe means a free book www.audibletrial.com/Pave   To participate in the Paving Industry Report, click here!!!:   https://www.paveitforwardinc.com/pavingindustryreport   #asphalt #paving #raisedonblacktop

    Training Season & Trial Periods

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 46:06


    3:52   Trial period for new employees 14:28   Planning training work 17:37   Does the competition and cross-training ever backfire? 28:59    When did you first tackle the tough conversations? 37:28    Thought That Won't Stop   To check out the Paving Industry Report, click here:   https://www.paveitforwardinc.com/pavingindustryreport   Subscribe and give us a review if you have time! Thank you for listening!   This podcast is for Leaders in the paving industry looking to run more efficiently, meet their ideal customer, and improve the lives of those around them through meaningful work.

    Ideal Job Size

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 38:31


    Ideal Job Types   ~   The starting scopes of work at ADC Paving   ~    What direction to grow in from pothole filling   ~   What scopes of work does ADC Paving Provide?   ~   Getter better, Not Bigger   To check out the Paving Industry Report, click here:   https://www.paveitforwardinc.com/pavingindustryreport   Here is our home on the web!   https://www.paveitforwardinc.com/   Subscribe and give us a review if you have time! Thank you for listening!

    Kevin Gray Interview, October 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 36:12


    How is business going this year, especially compared to 2020?   Have you learned anything in particular about, hiring or maintaining this year that you didn't know in years past?    How do you stay motivated, remind yourself of your values, and then project that on your company?    What advantages do you feel ADC has over other companies that might be able to service large residential driveways?    What can you provide companies in outlying areas who may not have as many options as far as paving? What can you provide them and what does it really do for their business and their property overall?    Can you explain a little bit about how it's not only okay, but you really enjoy these jobs that are a little bit further out and how you can continue to be their partner from a further distance?   What are some of the ways the customer might see pride in action with ADC over a typical paving contractor?    What might customers experience that is a little bit different from conventions paving coming out and giving a bid?   Can you explain a little bit about each of the services you offer and how you choose to really take care of the customer during that process?    What is the customer experience like when someone first reaches out to ADC?    Is there anything in the paving industry that's kind of grabbed you as surprising, different, or caught your eye about the industry in 2021?    From an equipment standpoint, how is ADC actually able to handle large scope jobs?    What's the best way for people to get ahold of ADC if they are wanting some asphalt paving work completed?     To check out the Paving Industry Report, click here:   https://www.paveitforwardinc.com/pavingindustryreport

    Social Media Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 31:55


    7:00 Big opportunity on Facebook 8:01 Facebook Ads for Asphalt Paving 9:56 How long should a video be? 15:25 Why I like Youtube and TikTok (and not Linkedin) 19:05 Types of content ADC Paving uses 22:45 First Networks to Prioritize as a Paving Business Owner 23:38 Google My Business Setup & Benefits 29:10 Thought That Won't Stop   This podcast is for Leaders in the paving industry looking to run more efficiently, meet their ideal customer, and improve the lives of those around them through meaningful work.   To check out the Paving Industry Report, click here:   https://www.paveitforwardinc.com/pavingindustryreport

    Efficiency from the paver - Being Boss (in the field)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 43:20


    This podcast is for Leaders in the paving industry looking to run more efficiently, meet their ideal customer, and improve the lives of those around them through meaningful work.   0:49   Dirty Boy 3:53   We would like to talk to you about your asphalt paving business 7:11   Efficiency from the Paver - Being Boss From the Field 11:58   Messaging with your team 14:58   Communication Chain of Command 17:41   Rules for Cell Phone usage 20:54   Drinks for the Crew and Saving Money 23:06   What's in the truck? 26:09   How to prepare for long hard days 32:25   Thought that wont stop 37:42   Let's Talk!   Dirty Boy IG:   @DirtyBoyApparel American Pavement IG:   @americanpavement / @raisedonblacktop Keith Callaway Jr IG:   @KeithCallawayJr K&L Industries IG:   @KandLindustries JB Lines IG:   @JBLines AAA Top Quality Asphalt IG: @AAATopQualityAsphlt   Job Progress Post:  Coming next week on Pave It Forward IG (@_paveitforward)     For more about the Solid Foundation Course, click here!:   https://www.paveitforwardinc.com/2022class

    LIVE episode: Solid Foundation Course w/ Pave It Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 38:16


    Kevin and Phil are hosting a live webinar covering their 3-month Solid Foundation Course. To apply for the class, click here! https://www.paveitforwardinc.com/2022class   5:02     Overview 5:20     Visits 14:08   Course Sessions 16:19   Research & Goal Setting 22:47   Research & Goal Setting breakdown 23:12   Upcoming Schedule 24:00   2022 Solid Foundation Class Signup   This podcast is for Leaders in the paving industry looking to run more efficiently, meet their ideal customer, and improve the lives of those around them through meaningful work.  

    Trucking

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 52:49


    This podcast is for Leaders in the paving industry looking to run more efficiently, meet their ideal customer, and improve the lives of those around them through meaningful work.   2:27     NPE Review 11:46   Trucking 14:11   How many dump trucks does ADC Paving run 20:36   Easing into the season 22:50   When to buy more trucks 26:26   Rent vs Buy Used vs Buy New 28:40   GPS Trucking Advantages 34:21   Fueling up Trucks 38:02   Renting out your trucks 46:20   Thought that won't stop   Sign up for the webinar or apply for the class!   https://www.paveitforwardinc.com/2022class   Subscribe to the Pave It Forward Newsletter!   https://www.paveitforwardinc.com/subscribe

    Education & the National Pavement Expo (NPE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 16:58


    This podcast is for Leaders in the paving industry looking to run more efficiently, meet their ideal customer, and improve the lives of those around them through meaningful work.   4:29   Class or education that has impact 6:54   Crew/Employee Education 11:44   Come see us at the National Pavement Expo!     Apply for the Pave It Forward Solid Foundation Class!   https://www.paveitforwardinc.com/2022class   Come see Kevin and Phil in Charlotte!   https://www.adcpaving.com/post/npe2022kevingray   Subscribe to the Pave It Forward Newsletter!   https://www.paveitforwardinc.com/subscribe     Thanks!

    Office Operations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 47:23


    This podcast is for Leaders in the paving industry looking to run more efficiently, meet their ideal customer, and improve the lives of those around them through meaningful work.   2:33     Paving Industry Report 4:19     Responsibilities that can be covered by office staff 10:57   Hire a Receptionist or Director of First Impressions? 17:49   Hiring someone to run the books 23:16   Tasks for running paving logistics 32:09   Asphalt Paving Consulting by Pave It Forward 40:53   LIVE from Jamaica next Week!

    Hiring for the Field

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 39:14


    2:43 Participate in the Paving Industry Report 3:30 Hiring for the Field 4:04 Where do the most successful hiring leads come from? 8:48 The Hiring process for crew members 15:14 After hiring someone into the paving crew 21:03 Cross-training crews 26:26 Letting Someone Go (firing) 32:42 Thought That Wont Stop

    Field Operations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 68:34


    1:52 Announcements! 3:50 Field Operations Goals 6:34 Type of Job Paving Companies Should Look For 12:32 When is the time to improve field operations 29:05 First Thing: Take a look at finances 31:45 Different ways to educate yourself 35:41 How to set Goals for your Company 45:24 How fast is too fast? 57:18 Thought that wont stop 1:06:41 About the Paving Industry Report     Come see Kevin and Phil in Charlotte!   https://www.adcpaving.com/post/npe2022kevingray   Thanks!

    Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 52:06


    This podcast is for Leaders in the paving industry looking to run more efficiently, meet their ideal customer, and improve the lives of those around them through meaningful work. In this episode: 6:36 Definition of Culture 7:53 When first thinking about Culture 12:36 What culture looks like 21:21 How the ADC culture was established 25:03 When employees challenge change 33:21 Pointers and lessons learned 44:25 Thought that won't stop

    Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 52:56


    3:30   Shoutout to Listeners 7:57   Definition of Marketing 8:36   Kevin's First thoughts when Marketing for ADC Paving 11:18   Why own and taking pride in a brand? 15:34   The ADC Paving Market & Position 19:32   Advertising for Residential Work 22:15   3 Comments for Paving Companies wanting to start Advertising on Facebook 24:36   How to approach Commercial Clients 33:43   Forget Revenue - Focus on your Margins 37:22   Telling Customers “No" 39:28   Stress and Low Margins 46:41   Thought That won't Stop     Book Kevin Mentioned (41:44) - The Gift of Therapy - Irvin D Yalom Social Media Examiner (42:27) 

    Operations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 58:13


    This podcast is for leaders in the paving industry looking to run more efficiently, meet their ideal customer, and improve the lives of those around them through meaningful work. Here are the topics and timestamps for this episode:  4:02 Starting with paving vs sealcoat company 11:10 What you need to start asphalt paving 13:14 How many employees do you need to start a paving company 19:35 How to hire for the field 26:20 Using peer review to grade employee performance 33:01 How to first handle incoming leads 40:53 Staying organized from the beginning 47:41 Thought that won't stop

    Pave It Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 29:37


    For Leaders in the paving industry looking to run more efficiently, meet their ideal customer, and improve the lives of those around them through meaningful work.   ft. Kevin Gray and Phil Metzger

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