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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 56 minutes
- Episodes
- 106
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
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.…
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 Wi…
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 le…
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 o…
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 s…
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 th…
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 gat…
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 …
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…
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 ph…
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 roo…
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 th…
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 sha…
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 vers…
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…
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 l…
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 m…
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 custo…
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…
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.…