In The Mix with Marvin Joles

In The Mix is a podcast focused on bringing the REAL stories, insight, experiences and future, to the asphalt industry. We are the contractors and companies that make this industry. With more than 185 Podcast episodes under his belt, Marvin Joles started podcasting in 2019, his iconic interviews have included NASCAR Drivers, NFL Players, Combat Athletes, Extreme Sports Athletes, Contractors, Manufacturers and Suppliers. He has shared information and inspiration with listeners across the globe. Marvin is a Pavement Magazine "Best of the Web" Award winner, World of Asphalt Speaker and APE Magazine Article Writer.

In The Mix with Marvin Joles is a business podcast hosted by Marvin Joles, with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Marvin Joles hosts In The Mix with Marvin Joles, a business show with 50 episodes published.

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  Bill Elverman Reveals Secrets to Thriving in Construction Marketing Ep. #49

  Sep 28, 20261h 6m

  Bill Elverman, Director of Marketing for Komatsu North America, discusses his move from agency life ahead of CONEXPO and what he's learned through groups like NAPA. The conversation explores workforce shortages, the power of human stories to attract talent, Komatsu's culture and North American growth, dealer–OEM–contractor accountability, the return of experiential marketing, practical uses for AI, and the growing influence of long-form podcasting. ️ Connect with Bill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-elverman-7626825/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtwork79/ Connect with Marvin Website: https://inthemixmj.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ ️ In The Mix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ Sponsors 1-800 Stencil Products 1-800-783-6245 https://1800stencil.com/ Bensink https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ Moasure https://moasu.re/Marvin Save $20 ️ 1800Stencil / RAE Products https://rae-products.com/ Brunt Workwear www.BruntWorkwear.com ️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. Jobber https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles Free 14-Day Trial + 20% off Jobber for 6 months. 1st Phorm http://1stphorm.com/inthemix Free shipping on orders over $75. Portable Lighting Solutions https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ KM International https://www.kminternational.com/ ️ Cemen Tech https://cementech.com/ Bulk Source https://bulksource.com/ TruTec – AI Paving Takeoffs https://trutec.ai/ Dream On 3 https://dreamon3.org/ Visit In The Mix Online https://inthemixmj.com ️ About In The Mix The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who comprise it, and the organizations that make it up. We also talk about the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, other trades, and share great stories with great guests. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we cover asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, asphalt milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss staying motivated, navigating the challenges of owning your own business, working in the asphalt trade, and stories from our industry and beyond. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

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  Building Hope - Brandon Lindsey's Blueprint for Sports Dreams Ep. #48

  Sep 21, 202642 min

  Marvin interviews Brandon Lindsey, who co-founded Dream On 3 with his wife Elizabeth in 2012. They discuss how Dream On 3 makes sports dreams come true for kids and young adults with life-altering conditions by creating multi-day experiences that include families and community support, and how the construction industry became central to the nonprofit through Brandon's contacts from Martin Marietta and the industry's generosity. Brandon shares the organization's origin, including their first racing dream to meet Darrell Waltrip, and explains their referral model through children's hospitals and service providers, plus programs engaging college and high school students. They also note the broader impact on athletes and communities, recent losses of Dreamers, and ways to donate or get involved at dreamon3.org . Connect with Brandon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonlindsey272/ Dream On 3: https://dreamon3.org/ ️ Connect with Marvin Website: https://inthemixmj.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ ️ In The Mix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ Sponsors 1-800 Stencil Products 1-800-783-6245 https://1800stencil.com/ Bensink Rotary Broom https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ Moasure https://moasu.re/Marvin Save $20 ️ 1-800 Stencil / RAE Products https://rae-products.com/ Brunt Workwear www.BruntWorkwear.com ️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. Jobber https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles Get a free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months. 1st Phorm http://1stphorm.com/inthemix Free shipping on orders over $75. Portable Lighting Solutions https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ KM International https://www.kminternational.com/ ️ Cemen Tech https://cementech.com/ Bulk Source https://bulksource.com/ TruTec – AI Paving Takeoffs https://trutec.ai/ Dream On 3 https://dreamon3.org/ Visit In The Mix Online https://inthemixmj.com ️ The "In The Mix" Podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who comprise it, and the organizations that make it up. We also talk about the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, and other trades with great guests. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we banter about asphalt paving, asphalt sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, asphalt milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss how to stay motivated, how to deal with the challenges of owning your own business, working in the asphalt trade, and other great stories from our industry and beyond. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

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  From Driveways to Milestones: The Asphalt Success Journey of Colton Erskine Ep. #47

  Sep 14, 20261h 28m

  Colton Erskine of Erskine's Construction and Sealcoat shares how he went from brushing driveway sealer in his early 20s to building a fast-growing paving and maintenance company. He talks about early mistakes in pricing, striping, and preparation, the lessons he learned from mentors, and how door knocking and better commercial pricing helped grow the business. Colton also explains how shifting from a scarcity mindset to collaboration helped him scale to about 40 employees, 17 trucks, and a full paving operation. His next major goal is opening a sealcoat manufacturing plant, reinforcing the idea that asphalt is full of opportunity for those who focus on quality, relationships, and steady growth. Connect with Colton Website: https://erskineconstructionandsealcoat.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erskinesealcoating/ ️ Connect with Marvin Joles Website: https://inthemixmj.com Marvin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ In The Mix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ Sponsors 1-800 Stencil Products Phone: 1-800-783-6245 https://1800stencil.com/ Bensink https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ Moasure https://moasu.re/Marvin Save $20 ️ 1800Stencil / RAE Products https://rae-products.com/ Brunt Workwear http://www.bruntworkwear.com/ ️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. Jobber https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles Offer: Free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months. 1st Phorm http://1stphorm.com/inthemix Offer: Free shipping on orders over $75. Portable Lighting Solutions https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ KM International https://www.kminternational.com/ Cemen Tech https://cementech.com/ Bulk Source https://bulksource.com/ TruTec — AI Paving Takeoffs https://trutec.ai/ Dream On 3 https://dreamon3.org/ Visit In The Mix Online https://inthemixmj.com About In The Mix The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who comprise it, and the organizations that make it up. We also talk about the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, and other trades with great guests. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we banter about asphalt paving, asphalt sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, asphalt milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss how to stay motivated, how to deal with the challenges of owning your own business, working in the asphalt trade, and other great stories from our industry and beyond. Hashtags #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

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  Behind CONEXPO with AEM, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers with John Somers Ep. #46

  Sep 7, 20261h 18m

  Marvin talks with John Summers, vice president of AEM's construction utility sector, about CONEXPO-CON/AGG, World of Asphalt, and AEM's role in the equipment industry. They discuss improving the attendee experience, managing the massive Las Vegas show, and using feedback to make each event better. They also explore automation, training, attracting young people to construction, the growing influence of content creators, and the value of networking across the industry. Connect with John LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsomers/ CONEXPO-CON/AGG https://www.conexpoconagg.com/ ️ Association of Equipment Manufacturers https://www.aem.org/ ️ Connect with Marvin Website: https://inthemixmj.com Instagram – Marvin Joles: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ Instagram – In The Mix: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ Sponsors 1-800 Stencil Products 1-800-783-6245 https://1800stencil.com/ Bensink https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ Moasure https://moasu.re/Marvin Save $20 1-800 Stencil / RAE Products https://rae-products.com/ Brunt Workwear www.BruntWorkwear.com ️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. Jobber https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles Free 14-day trial plus 20% off Jobber for 6 months. 1st Phorm http://1stphorm.com/inthemix Free shipping on orders over $75. Portable Lighting Solutions https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ KM International https://www.kminternational.com/ Cemen Tech https://cementech.com/ Bulk Source https://bulksource.com/ TruTec – AI Paving Takeoffs https://trutec.ai/ Dream On 3 https://dreamon3.org/ Visit In The Mix Online https://inthemixmj.com About In The Mix The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who comprise it, and the organizations that make it up. We also talk about the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, and other trades with great guests. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we banter about asphalt paving, asphalt sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, asphalt milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss how to stay motivated, how to deal with the challenges of owning your own business, working in the asphalt trade, and other great stories from our industry and beyond. Hashtags #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

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  Overcoming Obstacles How Jacob Robinson Built Dig World Against All Odds Ep. #45

  Aug 24, 202632 min

  Dig World Founder Jacob Robinson on Building a Construction Theme Park In this episode of In The Mix, Marvin interviews Jacob Robinson, founder of Dig World near Houston, a construction-themed amusement park where kids and adults operate real excavators, skid steers, tractors, and boom lifts with safety controls like "Dig World mode," timers, and kill switches. Robinson shares how the idea grew from his son Pierce's love of heavy equipment after Pierce survived bacterial meningitis and now lives with severe disabilities. He recounts pitching 248 investors before opening in 2022, appearing on Shark Tank, and learning hard lessons from a rushed, disastrous grand opening. They discuss Dig World's broader impact—field trips, exposure to construction careers, customer appreciation for skilled operators, and even equipment tryouts for potential buyers—plus partnerships with Caterpillar, the power of storytelling and organic social sharing, and expansion plans to open 10 parks in five years, starting with Dallas and future markets including Charlotte, Nashville, Austin, Phoenix, and more. Connect with Jacob LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-robinson-9912b215/ Website: https://www.jacobrobinson.co/ ️ Dig World Nation: https://digworldnation.com/ ️ Connect with Marvin Website: https://inthemixmj.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinjoles/ In The Mix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemixmj/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixmj TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvinjoles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-joles-4b1b73130/ Sponsors 1-800 Stencil Products 1-800-783-6245 https://1800stencil.com/ Bensink https://bensinkrotarybroom.com/ Moasure https://moasu.re/Marvin Save $20 1800Stencil / RAE Products https://rae-products.com/ Brunt Workwear https://www.BruntWorkwear.com ️ Promo Code: MJOLES10 Save $10 on new orders of $60 or more at checkout. Jobber https://go.getjobber.com/Marvinjoles Get a free 14-day trial and 20% off Jobber for 6 months. 1st Phorm http://1stphorm.com/inthemix Free shipping on orders over $75. Portable Lighting Solutions https://portablelightingsolutions.net/ KM International https://www.kminternational.com/ Cemen Tech https://cementech.com/ Bulk Source https://bulksource.com/ TruTec - AI Paving Takeoffs https://trutec.ai/ Dream On 3 https://dreamon3.org/ Visit In The Mix Online https://inthemixmj.com About In The Mix The In The Mix podcast highlights the entire asphalt industry, the people who comprise it, and the organizations that make it up. We also talk about the Dirt World, construction, entrepreneurship, other trades, and the stories of great guests from across the industry. When it comes to the world of asphalt, we cover asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, milling, hot-mix asphalt design, and line striping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss staying motivated, overcoming the challenges of owning a business, working in the asphalt trade, and sharing great stories from our industry and beyond. #AsphaltPaving #Blacktop #Asphalt #Sealcoating #Construction #HeavyEquipment #Dirtworld #Linestriping © Marvin Joles, LLC, 2026. All rights reserved.

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