Behind the Toolbelt
Behind the ToolBelt is a live, raw, and uncut podcast that brings real, unfiltered conversations about business, leadership, and the entrepreneurial mindset. Hosted by Ty Cobb Backer, CEO of TC Backer Construction, this live show features leaders, innovators, and experts sharing their experiences, strategies, and insights. From building successful companies to overcoming professional and personal challenges, each episode offers valuable perspectives for entrepreneurs and business owners and leaders looking to grow, and make an impact.
Episodes
97 episodes
Beyond the Logo: How Leaders Create Lasting Brand Impact
Leadership isn't just about managing people—it's the foundation that builds extraordinary brands. In this candid exploration of business growth, Ty Cobb-Backer reveals how leadership philosophies directly impact brand development and market pre...
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Season 5
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Episode 278
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35:35
The Seven-Step Framework for Effective Roofing Communication
The roof over your home protects everything you value, your family, possessions, and the structural integrity of your biggest investment. Yet most homeowners don't think about their roof until water starts dripping from the ceiling. By then, da...
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Season 5
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Episode 286
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41:08
The Art of One Call Closing: Building Sales Masters
"Men and women lie, numbers don't." These words from sales expert Shai perfectly capture his data-driven approach to transforming the home services industry. After 16 years mastering the art of in-home sales, Shai has helped over 1,000 sales re...
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Season 5
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Episode 285
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56:08
Behind the Leadership Curtain
Behind the Tool Belt returns to its roots with an inside look at leadership development and relationship building through a conversation with TC Backer sales leader Ben Catlin.• Ben shares his journey from Michigan to Pennsylvania, incl...
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Season 5
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Episode 284
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1:00:12
Brick By Brick Hot Shot: The Brutal Truth About Winners' Mindsets vs. Losers' Excuses
Life is too short to waste time with regret, shame, and guilt that keep us from taking action. The difference between a winner's and loser's mentality lies in taking responsibility versus making excuses for why things can't be done.• Wi...
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2:25
The Evolution of Entrepreneurial Purpose
Ty reflects on his 17-year entrepreneurial journey and shares profound insights about the evolution from survival-mode business operator to purpose-driven leader. His candid examination of what drives entrepreneurs reveals how serving others be...
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Season 5
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Episode 283
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46:13
Strength Beyond Muscles: Rachell Smith on Fitness Transformation
Rachell Smith shares her journey from dealing with anorexia to becoming a personal trainer who helps others transform their relationship with fitness and nutrition through sustainable lifestyle changes rather than quick fixes.• Balancin...
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Season 5
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Episode 282
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57:06
Brick by Brick: When Your Team Believes, Your Brand Achieves
Effective leadership and strong company culture form the essential foundation for building a successful, enduring brand that resonates both within your organization and throughout the marketplace.• Leadership requires specific attribute...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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2:56
The Human Side of Business Growth
Marketing expert David Bruno discusses how building authentic relationships creates sustainable business growth through strategic networking, community engagement, and focusing on customer needs before sales goals.• David Bruno has host...
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Season 5
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Episode 281
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57:43
What Will You Bring to the Table Today?
In this Epsiode of Brick by Brick, I explore the four levels of motivation that drive entrepreneurs: survival, status, freedom, and purpose. My journey began with resentment that fueled early growth but nearly destroyed everything until I reali...
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Episode 2
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7:13
We Get To Do This: Embracing Life's Temporary Moments
Our host reflects on maintaining routine and emotional resilience while traveling for business, sharing practical strategies for staying grounded despite disruptions to normal patterns. Through personal examples from a recent trip, we explore h...
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29:37
Navigating Tough Decisions: The Emotional Side of Leadership
Leadership demands more than making easy choices — it requires the courage to make decisions that might initially hurt those we care about most. In this candid Brick by Brick episode, Ty Cobb Backer explores the emotional terrain leaders face w...
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5:35
Behind Every Business: The Untold Stories of Entrepreneurship
Leadership isn't just about steering a business toward profits, but creating ripples that extend beyond your immediate sphere of influence. Ty and Chris Markey explore how what they call "the ripple effect" can transform businesses, relationshi...
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Season 5
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Episode 279
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57:37
Beyond Words: Discovering the Power of Silence
Host Ty Cobb-Backer welcomes his close friend Eric Oberembt to discuss Eric's newly published book "Shut The F*ck Up and Listen More" and the powerful philosophy of connection it contains.• Eric shares that while this is technically his...
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Season 5
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Episode 278
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45:32
Mental Reset: The Power of Positive Mindset
Ty Cobb-Backer shares his recent journey through a challenging mental "winter" season and how he's emerging with renewed clarity and purpose.• Mindset impacts everything from physical health to decision-making ability• The snowball ...
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Season 5
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Episode 277
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46:29
From Cars to Roofs: The Unexpected Connection Between Industries
Ty Cobb-Backer sits down with Woody Casey, owner of AJ's Dent, for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, building trust, and creating industry connections that transcend traditional boundaries.• Woody shares his journey from col...
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Season 5
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Episode 276
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1:11:06
From Selling Shingles to Building Systems: One Man's Journey to Scale Roofing Companies
What does it really take to scale a roofing business beyond the daily grind? Brad Akers joins Ty Cobb-Backer for a refreshingly honest conversation about the entrepreneurial journey—not just the tactics and strategies, but the emotional and men...
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Season 5
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Episode 275
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1:02:56
Your Legacy Is Built Through Every Interaction You Make Today
Ty discusses the importance of legacy, leadership clarity, and leaving a positive impact on those around us. He shares personal stories that shaped his journey from a young carpenter with a ponytail to the leader of a thriving construction comp...
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Season 5
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Episode 274
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35:33
From Banker to Industry Innovator: Karen Sager's Micro Mesh Journey
What happens when a corporate banker brings her financial expertise to the gutter guard industry? Karen Sager, President and CEO of Micro Mesh Gutter Guards, transformed from stay-at-home mom to industry innovator by asking one simple question ...
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Season 5
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Episode 272
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56:14
Unlocking Your Potential: The Journey Through Emotion and Leadership
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Season 5
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Episode 271
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54:29
Behind the Tool Belt: One Contractor's Turn to Technology
Get ready for an engaging discussion with Matt Fruge" a former roofing contractor turned CEO of Square Dash. Matt shares his journey, touching on the challenges faced in the roofing industry and the innovative solutions he has developed.
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Season 5
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Episode 270
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1:02:42
Building Connections Through Shared Stories and Support
Celebrating five years and 269 episodes of Behind The ToolBelt is no small feat, and what better way to honor this journey than with our good friend, Stephen Spence? Our chat is filled with nostalgia and laughter as we exchange stories about th...
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Season 5
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Episode 269
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55:02
Balancing Innovation and Personal Commitments: Empowering Entrepreneurship and AI Integration in Roofing
Transform your approach to entrepreneurship and marketing as we bring you an enlightening episode featuring Aaron Thomas, our fractional CMO and a pivotal figure in the roofing and home services industry. You won't want to miss Aaron's fascinat...
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Season 5
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Episode 268
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1:04:22
Innovative Partnerships and Leadership Harmony: Elevating Safety and Growth in Construction
We explore the dynamic intersection of leadership, technology, and community at the SRC Summit, reflecting on five transformative years in business. With a focus on employee empowerment and the evolution of work culture, we discuss how collabor...
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Season 5
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Episode 267
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45:34