The Importance of Business Leadership & Culture in Asphalt Paving | Pave It Forward Podcast
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Join Kevin Gray and Phil Metzger as they dive deep into what it takes to build a successful asphalt paving company while maintaining a strong company culture. Kevin shares invaluable insights from his 17+ years of experience on managing growth, developing teams, and creating lasting success in the industry.
Key Topics Covered:
• The reality of starting and growing a paving business from scratch
• How to maintain quality while scaling operations
• Building and retaining reliable crews through transparency and culture
• The importance of treating employees as humans, not just workers
• Strategic planning during the winter/off-season
• Setting realistic growth goals and backing into them with actionable steps
🎯 For Asphalt Business Owners:
Learn why Kevin prioritizes employee development and company culture over rapid growth, and how this approach has helped him build reliable, long-lasting teams in an industry known for high turnover.
🔑 Key Takeaway: Success in the paving industry isn't just about technical skills - it's about building strong relationships, maintaining transparency with your team, and creating an environment where people want to work.
Connect with us:
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🌐 Website: www.paveitforwardllc.com/podcast
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