From Frito-Lay Truck Driver to Parking Lot Maintenance CEO with Cam Coleman | In The Mix Episode 06

Marvin interviews Cam Coleman, CEO of Refresh Parking Lot Maintenance, based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They explore Coleman's journey into the asphalt industry, tracing his path from playing sports and working in corporate America to founding his own business. Coleman shares his experience with overcoming initial challenges, like using entry-level equipment, and leveraging a DBE (Disadvantaged Business Entity) certification to secure larger contracts. The discussion also touches upon the importance of building a strong network with subcontractors, the benefits of specialized services, and the personal struggles and mental health challenges that entrepreneurs face while scaling their businesses.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:28 Cam's Background
6:21 After College
9:33 From Real Estate to Sales
12:40 Getting Into Blacktop
21:08 Doubling Down
29:00 The Value Of Reputation
41:42 DBE Program
50:35 Stress and Mental Health
1:05:22 Looking to the Future
1:10:25 Pros/Cons of Social Media

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The “In The Mix” podcast highlights the entire Asphalt Industry, the People that comprise it and Organizations that make it up. We also talk about the Dirt World, Construction, Entrepreneurship and other trades, with great guests. When it comes to the World of Asphalt, we banter about Asphalt Paving, Asphalt Sealcoating, Crack Sealing, Asphalt Patching, Asphalt Milling, Hot-Mix Asphalt Design and Line Stripping for residential and commercial customers. We also discuss how to stay motivated, how to deal with the challenges of owning your own business, working in the Asphalt Trade and other great stories from our industry and beyond.
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