Equipment Strategy & Industry Innovation w/ Josh Trolinger | Top Contractor School Podcast

Welcome back to the Top Contractor School Podcast, where contractors learn how to scale smarter, lead stronger, and build businesses that last.

In this episode, Eric Guy sits down with Josh Trolinger, National Account Manager at Leeboy, to talk about what sets great contractors apart when it comes to equipment decisions, leadership, and long-term strategy. From his years in heavy road construction to helping contractors grow with the right machines, Josh brings a perspective rooted in both hands-on experience and industry innovation.

🔥 Inside this episode:

✅ Josh's journey from road building to leading national accounts at Leeboy

✅ What makes Leeboy unique—and why contractors trust the brand for 60+ years

✅ The biggest mistakes contractors make when buying equipment (and how to avoid them)

✅ Why thinking bigger with equipment can accelerate growth and profitability

✅ How Leeboy trains its people to support contractors in the field, day or night

✅ The role of trust, service, and relationships in contractor-manufacturer partnerships

✅ How TCS has bridged the gap between equipment makers and end users

✅ What's next in paving equipment: automation, telematics & smarter machines

✅ Why the most successful contractors focus on working on the business instead of just in it

✅ Josh's advice for smaller contractors ready to take the next leap

If you're serious about scaling your business the right way—by making smarter investments, surrounding yourself with the right people, and staying ahead of the industry curve—this episode is packed with wisdom you can use right now.

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