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Stripe It Like It's Hot
Stripe It Like It's Hot
Author: Cam Roberts
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The premier podcast for the line painting industry! Learn about equipment, methods, starting a business in the industry and much more. We'll connect you with the biggest and best people in the striping world... so you can keep your stripes hot.
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Most of us begin our asphalt companies very small - Used equipment, unmarked trailers, and a strong desire to grow something special. Few people end up making as much of an impact along the way as this guy, Daniel Wright. He is a model example of how to embrace innovation, systems and processes, and make an impact to those around him. He is a great human being, an incredibly sharp business owner, and he is willing to help others along the way. I've respected the crap out of him since I start...
Nate Swink can weld stuff. And his team makes millions of dollars doing it. Nate's story highlights the value of taking massive action and acting decisively in business. His taking action has led him to grow from 16 years old, welding on the side, to growing an *-figure welding powerhouse, with a plan in place to hit 9 figures and take over California with their incredible work. http://www.swinkswelding.com/ https://www.instagram.com/swinkswelding/ https://www.facebook.com/swinksweldingin...
Every sports team has a "bench" for their team - your business needs one too! Neal Glatt is ridiculously good with Snow Removal companies. In his career as a snow contractor, Neal joined Case Snow Management, Inc. as an Account Executive in 2010. The company owned a single pick-up truck and had annual revenues of less than $1 million. Leading the sales effort and serving as part of the leadership team, Neal helped the company exceed $40 million in annual sales before beginning his own coach...
Coaching is a tool that puts leverage into growing your business - and John Stanton is putting his money where his mouth is. John has been involved in asphalt since 2005, but has recently begun investing in his business training. After taking Cam's Stripe It Academy in 2021, his business revenue doubled. Now, he is working with Cam 1-on-1 to take his business to the next level! We chat about his story, what value he got from investing himself, and what we can expect to see from working 1-on...
You are going to find IMMEDIATE VALUE on how to be more efficient in the field when you listen to this conversation! Adam Piché is the Vice President of Prestige Sealcoating just outside of Albany, New York. Prestige is a MUST FOLLOW on Instagram (link below). Adam and his brother have been in the asphalt game for 2 decades, and the strategies and tactics he has learned in those 20 years are absolutely mind-boggling - they are the undisputed efficiency kings of their craft. He gives some se...
What were you doing at 24 years of age? Probably not serving as a National Sales Director of a 40 million-dollar company! Eli Stoehr began working with Brian Hess in the asphalt industry when he was just 18 years old, with no previous experience. He and I chat about his meteoric rise in The Pavement Group, what the secret sauce is of The Pavement Group, and he also brings some massive sales value to Striping contractors looking to improve their sales game. Get in touch with the show anytime...
No better way to kick off season 3 than with a chat with Marvin Joles, founder of Blacktop Banter, and the guy who is changing the game in the industry. I guarantee you will find major value in this chat. Marvin's media empire is growing and he has already established himself as a leader in the industry... and no signs of slowing down. Please let me know what you thought of this conversation! Get in touch with the show anytime! Website: www.StripeItAcademy.com Instagram - @Str...
Stripe It Like It's Hot is ecstatic to announce we have a new agreement to begin producing content under the Blacktop Banter brand! Marvin Joles is an incredible human who started Blacktop Banter in a similar way to how I have started this brand - but the difference is, he is on an absolute MISSION to bring a community of people together, raise the bar in the asphalt industry, and bring new ideas and concepts that I guarantee will change the entire asphalt industry. Learn more about this i...
We all slow down in winter. But there's a lot you can do to set up for a massive 2023. This episode has 4 ideas to make your 2023 one of the best years yet! Get in touch with the show anytime! NEW WEBSITE: www.StripeItAcademy.com Instagram - @StripeItPodcast Facebook - Stripe It Like It's Hot YouTube - Stripe It Like It's Hot Email - Cam@StripeItPodcast.com
If you started a striping business, you probably used (or still use) pricing "Per-Foot" or "Per Stall". I think there is a better way to do it. This is a deep dive into the nuances of why pricing everything per foot might be a mistake for you. There are so many other factors that get missed in this method of estimating, and my goal of this week's episode is to discuss why there is so many other expenses that might be getting missed or "guessed" when you price projects on a per foot or per s...
Most new business owners fight the temptation to operate with a scarce mindset. What is a scarcity mindset? It is operating with the idea that there is not a lot of work available to sustain the business. This creates internal pressure to accept any work that comes that person's way, discount their services, or otherwise be more "desperate" to find work. In this episode, I go over how I had to fight through (and still do) that mindset, and why it can really hamstring your business and perso...
We finally landed a Blue Man! This week I got a chance to sit down with Mike Vangstad, a Graco veteran of 25 years and who currently serves as their Global Product Marketing Manager for their pavement maintenance and field product divisions. He drops some cool information on Graco's approach to their products, what the future may look like, and a lot of other Graco-related gems. We love the people - Get in touch with the show anytime! Instagram - @StripeItPodcast Facebook - Stripe It ...
A quick Q&A session on Instagram on Friday, recorded for your striping ears! What is the next generation of Graco equipment going to have?What advice do you have for a striping company that wants to add other work?How did you find your best employees?What does a bad day look like?If you want more information on how to grow your striping business, or if you have any show feedback or topics, get in touch with us! Instagram - @StripeItPodcast Facebook - Stripe It Like It's Hot YouTube - Str...
Many people don't fully understand what business coaching is or why you would consider it - Let me help change that! In today's episode, I discuss: What Business Coaching is,Why I hired a business coach,What benefits I received from business coaching,Why I am now taking on clients for business coaching in the asphalt space!I would love to connect with any striping and asphalt business owners who would like to know more about coaching and what it could offer you. If you want more information ...
Come in for a dive into standard operating procedures! Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) make your business run more efficiently, make training easier, and overall make your business run smooth. I hope you enjoy this episode on SOP's and what they can do for your business! If you want more information on any of the topics discussed, holla at us! Instagram - @StripeItPodcast Facebook - Stripe It Like It's Hot YouTube - Stripe It Like It's Hot Email - Cam@StripeItPodcast.com
Do you stare at your outstanding invoices, wishing for payment to come in? Are you annoyed that people take 30, 60, and even 90 days (OR MORE!) to pay you for your services? Cash Flow Issues plague a lot of small businesses, especially ones that are trying to grow. Expenses pile up, but unless clients are paying promptly, the checking account balance can dwindle dangerously low, forcing you to cancel purchases, borrow money, and worst of all, have plaguing anxiety wondering how you're going ...
Very few in the industry are able to get formal training on estimating, reading blueprints, and performing takeoffs... but this guy is here to help! Josh Lofties is an Estimator and Project Manager at D.E. Gemmill, a comprehensive company that tackles parking lot painting, maintenance, long line work, signage, and much more. He shares some insights from his background in Engineering Management and estimating on how to approach pricing your projects. The software he uses for PDF editing is...
Woahhhh... what happened to April, May, and June? Well, since you asked... Let me share with y'all some info of what has been happening behind the scenes with the podcast since April, and what will happen in the future. I would LOVE to hear your ideas for the show, get in touch with our crew anytime using the methods below! Get in touch with the show! Instagram - @StripeItPodcast Facebook - Stripe It Like It's Hot YouTube - Stripe It Like It's Hot Email - Cam@StripeItPodcast.com
Same wise man, new paint company! Super quick interview today with Ryan Vodicka, former National Sales Manager of Aexcel Paint, who has taken on a new role with Davie's Imperial Coatings in Indiana. Few people in our industry have the insight into the paint shortage as Ryan does, and he graciously came on for the THIRD time to discuss the impact of the shortage and where the industry goes next. Check them out online: Davie's Imperial Coatings - http://www.daviesimperial.com/ Get in to...
We got the Diamond Vogel Trifecta! Enjoy this chat with Steve Roesner, Chad Hamill, and Aaron Underwood of EZ Liner, Diamond Vogel Paints, and Vogel Traffic Services - we talk about the evolution of their company (which goes back to the early 20th century!), their new products, the current paint shortage situation, and what the future could hold for automation in the pavement marking industry. Check them out online: EZ Liner - https://www.ezliner.com/ Diamond Vogel Paint - https://www.di...









