Life & Work with Marvin Joles of Gallatin

Today we’d like to introduce you to Marvin Joles.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I am an Asphalt Contractor to start. In order to drive potential clients to contact us regarding their asphalt needs, I started posting content on social media around a decade ago. A strange thing happened though. Other contractors and people within the Asphalt Community started commenting on, and sharing, my content. It wasn’t long before I was the most recognizable person within the Asphalt Industry on social media. Also, my actual asphalt business started to boom. Within a short time I was covered in Articles in Magazines, then asked to write articles for magazines, then speak at events Nationally. I started podcasting about 5 years ago and that has been an amazing experience, as the conversations we have had have been life changing for some listeners. We are also to bring news, information and updates about what products and services are available to contractors in the asphalt space, which may make their processes and life easier. I have made multiple trips to Nashville to speak at conferences and exhibit at Expos inside Music City Center, as well as traveled to the city multiple times on vacation over the years. My wife is from the Murfreesboro area and when we began dating, I knew I wanted to live in the Area with her. That’s what really brought me to Nashville.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
When it comes to the Asphalt Industry in Nashville, vs Wisconsin, there are a lot of differences, so learning them and what clients look for was an obstacle. I am also a big proponent of “Your Network is your Net-Worth” and I didn’t really know many people personally, so getting my network to grow was slow to start but getting involved with organizations like the chamber of commerce has been really helpful.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am known most for being a Social Media Influencer/Speaker within the asphalt Industry. I started writing articles, then speaking, then hosting a podcast but my social media content has went viral multiple times because I highlight what is most interesting, and entertaining, within the Asphalt Industry.

Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
I really loved to play football in my youth and those Saturday games with the team where my favorite childhood memories. I can remember coming to Nashville for the first time and driving by Nissan Stadium, it was the first actual NFL Stadium I had seen, and it brought back all those childhood memories and dreams of the NFL.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.marvinjoles.com
• Instagram: @marvinjoles
• Facebook: Marvin Joles
• LinkedIn: Marvin Joles
• Youtube: @marvinjoles
• Other: TikTok: @marvinjoles