Behind the Toolbelt

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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...

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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 ow...

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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
• Ma...

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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 ...

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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 Roof...

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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 development.

• John describes creating a complete song for a steakhouse in just 2.5 minutes versus the months it previously took
• AI tools like Gamma can generate pro...

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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 and understanding why you want to lead
• No leader has all the answers, and the sooner we acknowledge this, the easier leadership becomes
• "Rock paper rank" ...

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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 presence.

At its core, effective leadership requires mastering self-management before attempting to guide others. Leaders must inspire trust, cast clear vision, ...

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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, damage has already begun.

In this value-packed episode, Ty Cobb-Backer reveals his proven seven-part framework for effective roofing communication that helps contrac...

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"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 representatives close more than $300 million in deals and built his own company from zero to $20 million in just 18 months.

What separates Shai's appr...

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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, including his early influences in music and sports
• Family connections played a key role in shaping Ben's character and work ethic
• Breaking into sales happened gra...

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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.

• Winners understand that goals sometimes require intense dedication and hard work
• Living in the past and making excuses like being too old or having no time ...

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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 becomes the ultimate secret to sustainable success.

• Four phases of the entrepreneurial journey: survival, status, freedom, and purpose
• The trap of getting stuck i...

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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.

• Balancing work as both a licensed vet technician and personal trainer
• Overcoming misconceptions about fitness that lead to disordered eating
• Understanding that proper nutr...

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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 attributes: inspiring trust, communicating vision, making difficult decisions, and mastering delegation
• Holding onto responsibilities too long rather than delegating can signific...

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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 hosted "Business Professionals of Harrisburg and Central PA" networking events for 9 years, growing to 7,000+ members
• Companies can spread marketing efforts too th...

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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 realized my true mission is positively impacting others' lives.

• Business began from resentment which became a survival mechanism to support family and financial oblig...

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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 how maintaining consistency in workouts, morning routines, and mindset helps manage stress and maintain productivity away from home.

• Working out while traveling to mai...

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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 when change collides with human emotions.

Ty explains how real leadership recognizes that resistance to change often masks deeper grief — grief for professional identities, relati...