Scott Ramsey, owner of Ramsey Asphalt Construction, decided to finish the 2022 year off with an all-new podcast called Ramsey’s Rock’n Roads. With over 23 years of experience, Scott discusses a variety of exciting topics related to the asphalt paving industry and how Ramsey Asphalt came to be.

Episode 01: The Beginning – How Ramsey Asphalt Was Started 

In this episode, we discuss:

• The New Podcast
• How Scott Ramsey got started in the paving business?
• What was the thought process to start Ramsey Asphalt without a business plan?
• How many people did Scott start with on his crew?
• Did Scott have an office staff/support?
• Is there anything Scott wishes he did differently or regrets during the first 3 years of business?

Episode 02: Q&A – The Growth Period for Ramsey Asphalt

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Growth Period
• Struggles
• Pricing of Services
• Overhead Costs: Percentage
• Hiring Our First Sales Person?
• Branching Out Into Sales
• Managing & Trusting Your Crew
• Crossroad of Not Being Able to Do It All On Your Own

Episode 03: Q&A – Early Challenges of Ramsey Asphalt

In this episode, we discuss:

• What Were Some Challenges During 2013?
• Hiring RACC First Employees
• Managing Employees & Expectations
• Estimating/Proposals In-House
• Office Personnel
• Maintaining Collection & Payables
• Transitioning into 2008 / Market Crash
• Implementing Systems to Relieve Stress
• Repo Process

Episode 04: Continued Growth for Ramsey Asphalt…2008-2013

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Pivotal Years 2008 – 2013
• Ramsey Asphalt: The Paving & Maintenance Specialist
• Managing the Company Growth
• Importance of Quickbooks

Episode 05: Special Guest – Tim Claborn: Owner of Apostle Asphalt Maintenance

In this episode, we discuss:

• Special Guest – Tim Claborn
• Apostle Asphalt Maintenance
• Q&A

Episode 06: Continuing The Ramsey Asphalt Story

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Ramsey Asphalt Story
• RACC Rebrand
• 2013-2023

Episode 07: Psychology of Ramsey Asphalt

In this episode, we discuss:

• Placebo Effect
• Psychology of Crews: Being Efficient
• Psychology of Customers: Embrace the Callbacks
• Psychology of Scott Ramsey

Episode 08: Protecting Yourself

In this episode, we discuss:

• Protecting Yourself & Your Business
• Ramsey Asphalt Employees & Systems
• Customers
• Contractors
• Bonding Companies

Episode 09: Chip Seal

In this episode, we discuss:

• Chip Seal
• Maintenance Application
• Application
• Aggregate Size & Structure
• Lifespan
• Colors
• Pros and Cons

Episode10: All New Custom LeeBoy 8510E Asphalt Paver Walkaround Tour

In this episode, we discuss:

• 2023 LeeBoy 8510E
• Standard Features
• Safety Features
• Custom Features & Modifications
• Lifespan & Maintenance

Episode11: Complacency & The 4 Levels of Learning

In this episode, we discuss:

• Complacency
• Opportunity
• Crafco Crackfiller
• 4 Levels of Learning
• Truncated Domes
• Crackfilling Machines
• Emulsions

Episode12: Building Your Career / Building Your Business

In this episode, we discuss:

• What does your Career / Business look like when you’re done?
• Self Help
• Business Growth
• Personal Growth

Episode13: Giving / Psychology of the Customer

In this episode, we discuss:

• Giving
• Psychology of the Customer
• Positive Mental Attitude
• How Does Giving Work

Please subscribe and stay tuned for future episodes!

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