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Behind the Toolbelt

Ty Cobb Backer

Booking Overview

A predominantly solo-hosted business and leadership show focused on entrepreneurship, construction, and the trades, with occasional interviews; its recent external guest was a founder of a construction-industry recovery initiative. PR agencies could credibly pitch construction and roofing leaders, small-business operators, and specialists in workforce leadership or addiction recovery in the trades, with booking likely to be relatively accessible.

Metrics

Episodes: 162

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 269 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

victor@behindthetoolbelt.com

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Host

Ty Cobb Backer - CEO of TC Backer Construction and host of the show.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant construction-industry experience or leadership of an initiative connected to the trades.
Required Achievements:  
Founded a recovery initiative serving the roofing industry

Recent Guest Discussions

Stephen Spence - Addiction Recovery And Stigma In The Construction Industry, Workplace Culture, Roofing Business Leadership, Contractor Marketing, Technology, And Local Seo.

Recent Topics

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Construction, Small Business

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Behind the Toolbelt
:

If Your Company Vanished Tomorrow Would Anyone Care

September 30, 2026

Send us Fan MailIf you run a business long enough, you eventually face a question that cuts through revenue, growth, and the daily grind: what do we owe the community that believed in us first? We take that head-on with a raw look at stewardship, responsibility, and what it means to use the platform of a company for something bigger than transactions. The goal isn’t to guilt anyone into giving. It’s to think clearly about how local business leadership can create real community impact.We talk ...

Betting On Yourself Starts With Raising Your Hand

September 23, 2026

Send us Fan Mail“Bet on yourself” sounds bold, but most people hear it and think it only counts if you quit your job and start a company. We don’t buy that. Ty Cobb Backer breaks down what it looks like in real life for team members, technicians, salespeople, foremen, and managers: raising your hand for responsibility, volunteering to lead, speaking up when it would be easier to stay quiet, and building skills before anyone gives you permission. That’s where career growth in the trades actual...

The Courage To Be Bored

September 16, 2026

Send us Fan MailYour calendar is packed, your phone is buzzing, and somehow you still feel scattered. We’re asking a blunt question that hits leaders and high performers right in the chest: when did we become so afraid to be bored? Because if you can’t stand 15 quiet minutes without reaching for a screen, that’s not just a habit, it’s a signal.We talk about the reflex to fill every gap with podcasts, music, email, and doom scrolling, and what that constant stimulation does to focus, presence,...

Frequently asked questions

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Behind the Toolbelt
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How do I get in touch with Behind the Toolbelt?

Behind the Toolbelt is hosted by Ty Cobb Backer. Its publicly listed email is victor@behindthetoolbelt.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Behind the Toolbelt?

The publicly listed email for Behind the Toolbelt: victor@behindthetoolbelt.com.

How many listeners does Behind the Toolbelt have?

Podseeker estimates Behind the Toolbelt reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Behind the Toolbelt?

Behind the Toolbelt typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant construction-industry experience or leadership of an initiative connected to the trades. Common among recent guests: Founded a recovery initiative serving the roofing industry. Recent guests include Stephen Spence.

How hard is it to get booked on Behind the Toolbelt?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Behind the Toolbelt cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Construction, and Small Business. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

victor@behindthetoolbelt.com

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