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
112 episodes
Momentum Isn’t Given
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 w...
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Season 5
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Episode 303
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42:04
We thought we needed perfection—turns out progress, humility, and early adopters move companies forward
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 leadi...
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Season 5
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Episode 302
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38:32
Proof You Can Win and Do Good
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. Pu...
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Season 5
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Episode 301
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1:00:16
300 Episodes: Lessons in Leadership and Personal Growth
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 a...
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Season 5
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Episode 300
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1:01:24
The Obstacle Is the Way
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 299
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34:37
Leadership Forged in Crisis
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 pillar...
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Season 5
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Episode 298
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49:15
The Art of Letting Go: From Control Freak to Kingdom Builder
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 296
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39:58
Winners Win: The Mindset of Success
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 winnin...
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Season 5
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Episode 295
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57:34
Beyond Profit: Why Your Company's Vision Must Flow Through Every Level
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 exe...
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Season 5
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Episode 294
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52:23
Energy as Leadership Fuel
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 rul...
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Season 5
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Episode 293
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44:32
Making Positivity Louder: The Path to Hometown Heroism
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 creat...
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Season 5
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Episode 292
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1:06:11
The roofing industry needs to stop competing and start collaborating.
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 291
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58:45
Meaningful Connections Transform Roofing Businesses
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 ex...
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Season 5
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Episode 290
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51:37
When Machines Think Faster Than We Do: Navigating the AI Revolution
The AI revolution is transforming how businesses operate, with John Stauffer, Director of Marketing for TC Backer Construction sharing how artificial intelligence now powers everything from jingle creation to strategic marketing and content dev...
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Season 5
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Episode 289
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1:08:26
When to Lead, When to Follow: Finding Balance in Leadership
Ty explores the delicate balance of knowing when to lead and when to follow, sharing personal experiences of leadership failures and successes while outlining his 12 attributes of great leadership.• Self-awareness starts with humility a...
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Season 5
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Episode 288
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36:37
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