Send us a text We celebrate six years and 312 episodes by laying out a clear, tough roadmap for a stronger year: show up when no one claps, set goals your future self would approve, prune what drains you, and build the inner tool belt that carries you through hard seasons. Health, wealth, and spirit align as we focus on consistency, accountability, and resilience that outlasts the highs and lows. • the power of consistency as a strategic edge • goal setting with dates, owners, and daily revi...
Send us a text We share why Bob Burg’s ideas reshaped how we lead, sell, and serve, and we announce his upcoming guest spot. From the five laws to practical persuasion and follow-up, we map how value-first thinking builds trust, referrals, and durable teams. • Why value is the experience, not the product • Compensation tied to how many you serve and how well • Influence as putting others’ interests first with boundaries • Authenticity as a trust accelerant in leadership and sales • Receptivi...
Send us a text A city street, 27 roaring fryers, and a mountain of sides turned a gray morning into a bright, communal feast. We fired up the sixth annual 21 Turkey Salute with 122 birds, a volunteer army, and partners who transformed a church kitchen into a production line. What began during a season of distance has grown into a tradition that feeds bodies, lifts spirits, and re-centers our team around service. We walk you through the real work behind the warmth: safe deep-fry prep, thawing...
Send us a text We share how a scrappy idea during COVID grew into the 21 Turkey Salute, a community feast that now doubles as our public stress test and private operating system. Service created trust, trust shaped culture, and culture sharpened execution across our jobs. • origin of the 21 Turkey Salute and early hurdles • turning a record attempt into a yearly tradition • how service forged trust and brand equity • competency through SOPs permits and safety • reliability discipline and con...
Send us a text We reflect on six seasons of consistent creation, why vulnerability beats polish, and how real accountability changes behavior. The talk moves from viral mistakes to practical resets, from empathy as a learned skill to redemption earned over years. • consistency as a trust contract with listeners • authenticity over optics in personal brand • the two‑minute reset for breath, movement, posture • input hygiene and fiction at night for better sleep • choosing happiness as a perfo...
Send us a text We crack open how inputs shape outputs, how to quiet the loud inner critic, and how to swap victim thinking for real ownership with simple, repeatable drills. Practical stories, crew‑ready scripts, and a five‑minute morning stack make the shift doable today. • inputs across reading, watching, listening, and circle audits • five guided questions for an input audit • five‑minute morning input stack to tilt the day • open mind with strong standards using four tactics • victim lan...
Send us a text We trace a full season’s lessons:How personal growth sets the ceiling, how training builds culture, and how brand is earned through service, while recapping community wins like Swing Fore Recovery and trunk-or-treat that make trust tangible. Leadership shows up as responsibility, clarity, and consistency, with a challenge to mentor the next person and share one honest story this week. • network as real net worth and why it kept us thriving • charity and community events that b...
Send us a text We dig into how to build momentum when the market feels soft, why your internal economy matters more than headlines, and the simple daily actions that turn trust into referrals and referrals into pipeline. We share a clear seven-day sprint, a weekly audit habit, and the brand moves that make growth repeatable. • charity golf updates and funds raised for treatment access • creating spaces for uncomfortable but needed conversations • internal economy vs macro headlines and why m...
Send us a text We unpack the season when the right message finally lands, how vulnerability, accountability, and early adopters turn good intentions into real change. Along the way, a roadside breakdown becomes a masterclass in composure, gratitude, and leading when it’s hard. • timing and teachability shaping real growth • courage and vulnerability as daily practice • hard conversations and accountable culture • shifting from charisma to SOPs with early adopters • impact over income and ser...
Send us a text We sit down with Stephen Spence of Project Map It to unpack how visual proof and clean integrations help contractors win trust, then open up about addiction, mental health, and why Swing Fore Recovery sends people in the trades to treatment. Purpose, partnerships, and practical steps turn a tool into a lifeline. • origins of Project Map It and Stephen’s career shift • interactive maps, photos and review collection as social proof • integrations with distributors and CRMs for a...
Send us a text We celebrate a major milestone—300 episodes of Behind the Tool Belt—and reflect on the journey from our basement beginnings to building a community that spans across the country. • The podcast started as a way to promote charity events and share insights about roofing, but evolved into a platform for personal development and leadership • Consistency has been the key to success—showing up week after week regardless of circumstances or feelings • Intentional communication change...
Send us a text We explore the 90-10 rule of leadership and why focusing on what's going right instead of fixating on problems transforms both results and team energy. • Running towards problems instead of avoiding them—the obstacle is the way • How our perspective and focus determine the energy of our company and team • Creating a standard of excellence by making good things even better • True leadership is about serving others, not authority or status • Practical daily exercise: writing dow...
Send us a text Ty Cobb-Backer reflects on the importance of authentic leadership culture and how TC Backer Construction has developed over 17 years by making hard choices that align with core values. After extensive self-reflection, Ty shares the three pillars that have guided the company's success: Purpose, Ownership, and Organizational Health. • Moving employees from 1099 contractors to W-2 status set the foundation for a culture focused on protecting families and growing people • The "Pur...
Send us a text Ty Cobb Backer plunges into the essence of true leadership, emphasizing that your leadership quality directly reflects what you tolerate and how consistently you embody your principles. Personal growth and self-mastery must precede any attempt to lead others effectively. • Leadership begins with self-awareness and personal development • Your true character emerges in how you respond to challenges, not the challenges themselves • Great leaders remain students, continuously lear...
Send us a text Dashaun Bryant, sales powerhouse and roofing industry influencer, returns to the podcast to share wisdom on developing a winner's mindset and finding fulfillment in success. • Winners Win philosophy - understanding the formula for winning and consistently applying it • The BFF framework - Beliefs, Focus, and Freedom • Winners know they're going to win, they just don't know when • Redefining wins beyond just results • Protecting your energy by being selective about who you allo...
Send us a text Ty shares his leadership journey and the core principles behind building a successful business with strong company culture, highlighting the importance of vision, energy, and servant leadership. • Leadership is about servantship, not exercising power over others • Your team reflects your energy as a CEO (Chief Energy Officer), you set the tone • Leading with fear and anger never builds lasting success • People don't follow confusion, they follow clear vision • The importance o...
Send us a text Energy is the most powerful currency a leader possesses, with the ability to transform organizations and build movements that change lives. Ty Cobb-Backer revisits the profound impact of John Gordon's "The Energy Bus" and breaks down the 10 rules that have shaped his leadership philosophy and earned him the title of "Chief Energy Officer." • You're the driver of your bus. Take ownership of your life, leadership and energy • Desire, vision and focus move your bus in the right d...
Send us a text Tim Brown shares his journey of writing "How to Become a Hometown Hero" and reveals strategies for building legendary status in your local community through marketing, leadership, and service. The conversation explores deep insights about creating impact while scaling a business effectively. • Creating a book that captures marketing wisdom while transitioning to an executive leadership role • Making "positivity louder" by intentionally counteracting negativity on social media ...
Send us a text Elijah Muhm, owner of Roman's Roofing and host of The Roof Trollz podcast, shares his journey of building a mission-driven company focused on culture over profits and authenticity in the roofing industry. • Creating a company focused on culture first, prioritizing both customers and employees • Building a local brand that gives back to the community and provides real value • Training sales reps to focus on the back-end customer experience, not just closing deals • Taking...
Send us a text In a world saturated with roofing conferences offering the same speakers and recycled content, the Limitless Roofing Summit stands apart as a refreshing alternative. This owner-only gathering isn't just another event—it's a carefully crafted experience designed to foster authentic connections that transform businesses and lives. Dylan McCabe and Jenna Lawson, the driving forces behind Limitless Roofing Group, join us to unveil what makes their summit unique. Unlike traditional...