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Roofing Success3 Mindset Shifts That Turned $1M Roofers into Market Dominators with Chuck ThokeyWhat if your roofing company’s biggest obstacle isn’t leads, sales, or processes—but your mindset?In this episode of the Roofing Success Podcast, Jim Ahlin sits down with Top Rep founder and renowned sales trainer Chuck Thokey to break down the 3 critical mindset shifts that separate stuck roofing companies from market-dominating powerhouses.Chuck has worked with thousands of contractors across the U.S. and Canada, helping owners overcome limiting beliefs, restructure teams, and scale with purpose. Whether you’re stuck at $3M, $10M, or trying to build a $100M+ operation, this conversation will challeng...
2025-07-2259 minRoofing SuccessThe 5 Hidden Bottlenecks Stopping Your Roofing Company from Growing with Jon BroceAre you really ready to grow your roofing company? Or are you unknowingly stuck?In this episode, Jim Ahlin sits down with Jon Broce—serial entrepreneur, former COO of Meredith Home Improvements, and co-founder of Day 41 Thrive—to uncover the 5 hidden bottlenecks that kill growth for most roofing companies.You’ll discover the 5 core areas every owner MUST master:➡️ Capture (Marketing)➡️ Convert (Sales)➡️ Create (Production)➡️ Control (Admin)➡️ Culture (People)Jon shares the exact framework and chart he used to scale and sell a roofing company in 2024… and how YOU can use it to spot bottl...
2025-07-081h 03Roofing SuccessAI Is Replacing Google: What Smart Roofing Companies Are Doing Instead with Marcus SheridanIs Your Roofing Business Invisible to AI? Marcus Sheridan Says It Might Be…The old way of marketing is dying. And if you're still stuck doing what used to work on Google, your roofing company could vanish. Fast.In this episode, Jim Ahlin sits down with They Ask, You Answer author Marcus Sheridan to uncover the NEW way to win in roofing sales and marketing. Based on his new book, Endless Customers, Marcus lays out a 4-pillar system for becoming the most known and trusted brand — not just with people… but with AI.🔹 Why ranki...
2025-06-1758 minRoofing SuccessBiggest Mistakes That Can Derail Your Roofing Business Momentum with Bryson BerardThis week on Roofing Success, join Jim and Bryson Berard, CEO of In the Light Roofing, as Bryson shares how aligning his God-given talents with a clear vision has fueled his success. Learn how he builds momentum through effective systems, servant leadership, and a strong team culture. Discover his strategies for scaling operations, hiring based on core values, and fostering continuous improvement to drive growth and profitability.Bryson reflects on early hiring challenges, the value of moral authority, and the importance of investing in people. Hear his insights on building relationships with subcontractors and understanding cultural nuances...
2024-11-2757 minRoofing SuccessThe Biggest Roofing Marketing Mistakes (And Why You Should STOP Selling Your Soul to Google!) with Jim AhlinUnlock the full potential of your roofing business with proven marketing strategies that deliver real results. In this episode of the Roofing Success Podcast, Jim Ahlin shares his insights on how to build a marketing plan that works—without falling into the usual traps. Drawing on his experience working with hundreds of contractors, Jim explains how to set achievable revenue goals and create an omnipresent brand. He advises against chasing fleeting trends and stresses the importance of consistency and a solid foundation.Jim takes us through the key components of lead generation and conversion, highlighting how to al...
2024-11-2049 minRoofing SuccessWhy Your Competitors Are Winning: Your Brand is Forgettable! with Jim AhlinUnlock the secrets to becoming the most unforgettable name in the roofing industry. What if instead of striving to be the best, you aim to be the best-known? Learn the art of creating a robust brand identity from my personal journey—from crafting digital marketing strategies to establishing Roofer Marketers and its eventual merger with Job Nimbus. Explore how consistent customer impressions and achieving omnipresence can elevate your roofing business to new heights, ensuring you're always top of mind for potential clients.Through the stories of extraordinary guests like Travis from Planet Roof and the late Dustin Be...
2024-11-0648 minRoofing SuccessChatGPT Takes Over the Roofing Success Podcast: An Unbelievable Interview with Jim AhlinIn this episode, ChatGPT interviews Jim Ahlin. No prescripted questions or answered, just Jim talking with AI...you have to listen!Ever wondered how a simple truck wrap can morph into a marketing powerhouse for your roofing business? We've got seasoned roofing marketing expert Jim O'Lean on the show to break it all down. From his early days in real estate and contracting to becoming a pivotal figure in roofing, Jim shares his wealth of knowledge on creating an omnipresent marketing strategy. Learn how to blend short-term wins with long-term growth by integrating SEO, social media, and e...
2024-10-0132 minRoofing SuccessThe Importance of Sales Leadership in Growing a Roofing Business with Ryan GrothIn this episode of the Roofing Success Podcast, Jim Ahlin interviews Ryan Groth from Sales Transformation Group. They discuss the importance of sales leadership in growing a roofing business and the different skills required to transition from a sales rep to a sales manager. Ryan emphasizes the role of coaching, holding people accountable, motivating and inspiring the team, and recruiting new talent. They also discuss the importance of defining the championship and setting goals for the team. Metrics such as sales goals, activity levels, and revenue targets are key indicators of success. In this part of the...
2024-07-3053 minRoofing SuccessSpecial Episode 1: Proven Strategies for Explosive Roofing Sales Growth with Adam Bensman [210]https://roofingsuccesspodcast.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel!In this special episode of the Roofing Success Podcast, host Jim Ahlin welcomes Adam Bensman, the Roof Strategist, to share his proven formula for explosive roofing sales growth. Adam, known for his valuable insights in sales training, breaks down his complete sales strategy that leaves no stone unturned.Learn how to maximize your leads and profits by implementing a systematic approach to neighborhood domination. Adam reveals his tactics for efficient lead generation, effective follow-ups, and turning a single job into multiple opportunities.Discover...
2024-07-0358 minRoofing SuccessFrom Reactionary to Intentional: Transforming Your Roofing Business Mindset with Dave Carroll [208]Are you tired of constantly reacting to the demands of your roofing business instead of proactively steering it towards success? In this insightful episode of the Roofing Success Podcast, host Jim Ahlin sits down with Dave Carroll, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Dope Marketing, to discuss the powerful shift from a reactionary to an intentional mindset.Discover the importance of focusing on the neighborhoods where you're already experiencing success and how doubling down on these areas can lead to exponential growth. Learn about the power of consistency in building trust with homeowners and why patience is...
2024-06-1851 minRoofing SuccessWhy Lack of Adaptation Is Killing Roofing Businesses with Cason Curriden [207]In this inspiring episode of the Roofing Success Podcast, host Jim Ahlin sits down with Cason Curriden, the owner of Olympus Roofing in Salt Lake City, Utah. Cason shares his fascinating journey of acquiring a long-standing roofing company and the valuable lessons he learned along the way.Throughout the episode, Cason emphasizes the importance of culture, communication, and adaptation in successfully navigating the challenges of the roofing industry. He discusses the process of evaluating a company's culture during acquisition, aligning the team's vision, and continuously iterating processes to meet the evolving needs of customers and the market.
2024-06-111h 00Roofing SuccessStuck in a Small Town? Why Most Roofers Can’t Scale in Rural America with David Hoisington [204]In this episode of the Roofing Success podcast, Jim Ahlin sits down with David Hoisington, co-owner of Complete Roofing Systems (CRS) in Sugargrove, Pennsylvania. David shares his inspiring journey of growing a successful roofing company in a small rural town with a population of just 500 people.Starting as a gutter installer and eventually partnering with Mike to focus on roofing, David discusses the challenges and triumphs of scaling CRS to complete an impressive 500 roofs per year. He emphasizes the importance of providing exceptional customer service, investing in your team, and creating a fun work environment....
2024-05-2154 minRoofing SuccessWant a Rockstar Roofing Team? How Training & Recruiting Drive Success! with John McHughes [203]In this episode of the Roofing Success Podcast, host Jim Ahlin sits down with John McHughes, the driving force behind Mallard Construction and Four Star General Contracting, to discuss the crucial role that training and recruiting play in building a thriving roofing business. John shares his fascinating journey from the oil and gas industry to roofing, highlighting the importance of adaptability and continuous learning in the face of challenges.Throughout the conversation, John emphasizes the significance of providing comprehensive training to sales representatives, including role-playing, objection handling, and developing a strong mindset. He stresses the value of...
2024-05-141h 11Roofing SuccessCustomers Don’t Trust You? Here’s Why They Aren’t Buying! with Reno Menapace [201]In this episode of the Roofing Success Podcast, host Jim Ahlin sits down with Reno Menpace, a seasoned roofing sales professional from Indianapolis, to discuss the art of building trust with customers and boosting your sales performance.Reno shares his inspiring journey from a shy kid to a top-performing salesperson, emphasizing the importance of accountability, asking the right questions, and genuinely connecting with customers. He reveals practical tips on how to make customers feel comfortable, uncover their true needs, and present solutions that address their concerns.Throughout the episode, Reno and Jim delve into the...
2024-04-3043 minRoofing SuccessAre Insurance Adjusters LYING? How to Expose the Truth About Hail Damage with Matthew MulhollandIn this episode of the Roofing Success Podcast, Jim Ahlin sits down with Mathew Mulholland, an expert in the roofing industry and founder of the Building Experts Institute. Mathew shares his extensive knowledge and experience in navigating the complex world of insurance claims for hail and wind damage to roofs.Throughout the conversation, Mathew provides valuable insights and advice for roofing contractors looking to better serve their customers and navigate the insurance claims process more effectively. He emphasizes the importance of roofing contractors becoming true experts in identifying and documenting hail and wind damage, and communicating effectively...
2024-04-1658 minRoofing Success198: Building a Profitable Roofing Company: Operations, Finances & Leadership with Connor RodichIn this episode, Jim Ahlin sits down with Connor Rodich, a roofing industry consultant with experience working with over 130 companies. Connor shares his insights on how to build a profitable and sustainable roofing business by focusing on three key areas: operations, financial acumen, and leadership.Connor discusses the importance of clearly defining roles and responsibilities, improving interdepartmental communication, and establishing vital financial metrics. He explains the difference between cash and accrual accounting, and why understanding your business's true profitability is crucial for success.The conversation also touches on the current...
2024-04-091h 00Roofing Success197: Eyes Up, Redefining Success: How a Roofing Company Prioritized Community Impact with Ryan SpencerAre you ready to discover the secret behind building a thriving roofing business? In this episode of the Roofing Success Podcast, host Jim Ahlin sits down with Ryan Spencer, a roofing entrepreneur who shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings to running a multi-million dollar company.Ryan reveals how his unique "Eyes Up" philosophy transformed his business, focusing on purpose, people, and community impact rather than just chasing profits. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from a storm chasing roofer to a community-focused retail roofing company, and how this shift in perspective fueled exponential growth....
2024-04-0256 minRoofing Success195: Proven Community Engagement Strategies to Grow Your Roofing Brand with Robert PaizMeet Robert Paiz, the leader behind Custom Construction Solutions and a true force in the roofing industry! With a remarkable journey from a hesitant newcomer to a successful entrepreneur, Robert has built a thriving business by prioritizing customer service, community engagement, and a strong company culture.Want to take your roofing business to the next level? Don't miss this value-packed interview where Robert shares his invaluable insights on:- Building a strong, customer-centric culture- Engaging with your community through standout events- Leveraging video content and digital marketing...
2024-03-1955 minRoofing Success193: Greed & Corruption Has Poisoned The Roofing Industry - The Change We Need with Adam BensmanAre you a roofing contractor who is sick of the scumbags giving the industry a bad name? Do you want to outsell, outgrow, and outcompete the rest while putting a stop to the corrupt and greedy practices plaguing the roofing industry? Then you need to join the Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance (RSRA)!In this episode of the Roofing Success Podcast, Jim sits down with Adam Bensman, the founder of RSRA, to discuss how this new organization is on a mission to reform the roofing industry through leadership and action. The RSRA provides an endorsement, training, support and...
2024-03-0551 min
Roofing Success131: Roofing Success Podcast 2022 End of the Year Recap!It has been a great year for the Roofing Success Podcast! We have had so many amazing guests, and we have really been blown away by the conversations that we have had. It is also amazing to see the growth in our listeners/viewers. We are reaching so many contractors, and believe we are making a significant difference in their businesses.On this episode, we review some highlights of 2022!EP 83: Inbound Leads? Close More With These 5 Steps with Adam BensmanEP 87: Mapping Your Customer Journey to Develop Legit Processes with Nick BranonEP 90: Insights Into His Journey From Immigrant To YouTube Ro...
2022-12-2753 min
Contractor RadioSqueezing the Juice in Your Marketing ROI with Jim AhlinIn this episode of Contractor Radio, join ContractorCoachPRO Head Coach, Jim Johnson, as he sits down with Jim Ahlin from Roofer Marketers to talk about return on investment when it comes to your marketing.Get a Free Assessment of your business here: https://bit.ly/CTR-podcastFollow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contractorcoachproYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ContractorCoachPROInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/contractorcoachproLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/contractorcoachproPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contractorradioTOP...
2022-12-211h 00
Roofing Success117: Why Roofers Must Do What They Say & Say What They Do with Jim DelPreteBeantown Home Improvements is a family-owned and operated business built around "old school" values serving the New England area. The President of the company, Jim DelPrete comes from a long line of builders and construction workers, who have served much the South Shore of Massachusetts. His grandfather, Albert DelPrete, owned & operated DelPrete Construction founded in 1947. This company, which was one of the largest of its time and employed several hundred local workers, not only built hundreds of homes in Massachusetts but was also responsible for building all of the original sea walls from Cape Cod to New Hampshire. Fast fo...
2022-09-2051 min
Roofing Success116: A Roofing Project Manager's Blueprint with Dani Herrera116: A Roofing Project Manager's Blueprint with Dani Herrera by Jim AhlinResources:🤝 Join The Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance: http://roofingpod.com/rsra👉 Take your marketing to the next level: https://roofingpod.com/jobnimbus-marketing🎯 Join Our Facebook Group: https://roofingpod.com/facebookIG: https://www.instagram.com/roofingsuccess/FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roofingsuccess📱 Text Jim @ (612) 512-1812 – Say Hi!💬 Leave Us a Review: https://roofingpod.com/review
2022-09-1352 min
Roofing Success76: How To Positively Impact Your Community, Charities, And Your Roofing Business with TruNorthMatt Powers and Jeff Sawyer have a combined experience of over 50 years. Having both worked alongside roofing companies throughout their careers, the team decided to formalize TruNORTH Roofing as part of the TruNORTH Construction business portfolio. Today, they service the majority of Connecticut and have established themselves as the trusted go-tos in both the home renovation and roofing industries. They prioritize relationships and they work to ensure that each client feels like the utmost priority.TruNORTH Roofing is a full-service roofing company. Based in South Windsor, Connecticut, the team services Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland, and Windham...
2021-11-2344 minContractor RadioHow to Become the Best Known Contractor with Jim AhlinIn this episode of Contractor Radio, we are joined by Jim Ahlin to talk marketing! Jim Ahlin is the author of the book "The Best Known Roofer". We will be talking about how to become the best known contractor and the idea of marketing omnipresence. You are not going to want to miss this episode!Get a Free Assessment of your business here: https://bit.ly/CTR-podcastA huge shoutout to this year's sponsors that you know you can trust! Thanks for making Contractor Radio possible!Signpost - helping home service businesses attract...
2021-11-171h 09
Roofing Success75: Why A Great Brand Strategy Is The Next Step In Your Roofing Business with Ryan KetteringRyan has his roots in the service business industry. He started Kett Clean Carpet Cleaning near Chicago in 2005 and in 2010 started helping other carpet cleaning businesses with graphic design. Eventually, as this "hobby" grew into an actual business additional services and printing were added on. Ryan started prolific prints because he saw that for small service businesses it can be challenging to find a great source for affordable graphic design and printing solutions from a company that understands your business and can make your unique business stand out and look professional. As an owner of a small home service business...
2021-11-1657 min
Roofing Success74: The Video Framework That Your Videographer Doesn't Want You To Have with Kevin LeKevin Le is a content creator, visual storyteller and brand partner who works with businesses to produce entire video strategies so they can be competitive and carve out their own fanbases in today’s digital landscape. As a Vietnamese refugee, Kevin grew up with his family in Southern California in search of experiencing the American Dream. Through decades of blood, sweat & many tears, his parents became successful entrepreneurs who paved the way for him to carve out his own vision of success and freedom. Kevin found his superpower when he realized his love for storytelling, combined with his love for me...
2021-11-091h 02
Roofing Success73: How To Maximize Time, Money, And Freedom In Your Roofing Business with Jason Phillips2019 Torch Award winner, BBB of Central North Texas Board of Directors member, Advanced Certified Human Behavior Consultant and change agent in home improvements from Plano, TX, Jason Phillips, has two passions: renewing homes and inspiring people. His company, Phillips Painting, began humbly in ‘97 with a dream of transforming homeowners’ experiences from “hohum” into “WOW”. With carefully timed additions of roofing, gutters, siding, and windows, Jason continues creating WOW experiences for homeowners and team members alike. Dynamo and innovator, Jason’s a home improvement expert in the people business. He is quoted in Ann Marie Sabath’s best seller, What Self-Made Millionaires Do...
2021-11-021h 09
Roofing Success72: Using Your Brand Story To Offer Homeowners More Than Just Roofing with Jordan CoxThe Roof Medic was founded with the singular goal of helping people. Serving in the United States Army as a medic, Jordan Cox had the opportunity of helping hundreds of soldiers involved in traumatic events. This made a major impact in his life. During Jordan’s years working in the roofing industry, he consistently witnessed the difficulty and often frustration homeowners experienced when hiring a roofing contractor, especially through the insurance claims process. The more he learned about the process, Jordan quickly became one of the most respected and knowledgeable in the industry, specializing in Storm Recovery. Since The Roof Me...
2021-10-261h 11
Roofing Success71: Create a Machine for Your Roofing Business That Will Help You Grow with Martin PettigrewMartin is a native of Quebec who graduated from Saint Francis University in Loreto, Pennsylvania. It was there that he was scouted to play golf in the NCAA Division 1. After graduation, he decided to put aside his golfing dreams to pursue a business ownership opportunity. Martin launched Monarch Roofing in 2007. Since then, he has immersed himself in achieving the highest and most prestigious certifications in the roofing industry, creating valuable partnerships with the largest roofing manufactures in the world: GAF & Durolast. Martin was also the first roofing contractor to be named as the President of the Horry-Georgetown Home Builders Association...
2021-10-191h 06
Roofing Success70: How to Refresh, Repair, Restore, and Reap the Rewards! with Jon BroceJon Broce, from Morgantown, WV, describes himself as a Jimmy Buffet Song - I am the Son of a Son of a Roofer. Jon has worked from ground clean up, to installation, to quality control, to director of sales and business development. Now, a managing partner of MHI Roofing and Co Founder of Ugly Roof. Ugly Roof wants to bring roofs back to life with their ROOF REJUVENATION PROCESS. Using the highest quality materials and state of the art techniques, a roof rejuvenation can transform a home while extending its life significantly. The company has mastered the rejuvenation process. They...
2021-10-1256 min
Roofing Success69: How to Adjust Your Sales Process to the Lead Source to Increase Conversions with Chuck ThokeyChuck Thokey is a sales and marketing coach, author, mentor, and one of the most sought after keynote speakers in the Home Services Industry. Chuck is also the co-founder of TOP REP Sales Training. Helping small to large home improvement organizations grow their sales by as much as 50%-80%, Chuck has the experience and knowledge to meet and even exceed your revenue goals. Most companies looking for an effective coach are asking for someone with up to date success and experience, Chuck has built several of the largest sales teams in the industry and is widely known as America's Top...
2021-10-0550 min
Roofing Success68: Surround Your Roofing Business With the Right Processes & People with Ben MatthewsBRAX Roofing services Montgomery County, and Washington DC and consists of a dedicated team of top-notch product specialists, designers, project managers and in house installers.Led by owners Ben Matthews and Boris Cardenas, the team at BRAX Roofing is a cohesive unit that strives for 100 percent customer satisfaction, highlighted by quality craftsmanship and durable products that last the test of time. Ben and Boris started their roofing business without a lot of capital, working out of Ben’s basement, knocking on doors, and reinvesting every dollar. Ben talks about the lessons he learned from his first hire experience to executing a...
2021-09-2852 min
Roofing Success67: Solutions to Help Roofing Contractors Gain Quality Referrals with Jamey VumbackJamey grew up on the East Coast in Connecticut and moved to San Diego in June 2017. He’d worked with AT&T for 25 years finishing his career there in 2008 as RVP of Sales and Marketing. He launched GetTheReferral August of 2014. Building and growing GTR is his passion, the thing he loves the most is to see the co-workers grow and become part of this family. GetTheReferral is a company focused on helping customers to amplify the power of word-of-mouth of their business. The platform is a combination of two services:A customer-facing referral app that allows customers to send, track, an...
2021-09-2142 min
Roofing Success66: Best Practices to Recruit Sales Reps for Your Roofing Company with Kris BatesKris Bates, CEO and President of OnPoint Premier is from West Texas. He first got into adjusting for an insurance company. He maintained this position for over 13 years giving him invaluable insight into insurance companies and how best to work with them. Having an understanding of the insurance business, it was not hard for him to make the jump in starting his own company in partnership with Robert McDonald. OnPoint Premier, established in 2016, was founded by Robert McDonald and Kris Bates with the desire to change the roofing industry through superior customer service and quality craftsmanship.OnPoint Premier is known...
2021-09-1452 min
Roofing Success65: Do The Right Thing! How Philanthropy Leads To Growth And Employee Retention with Charles AntisA well-respected and widely known roofing expert, entrepreneur and humanitarian, Charles has become one of the most trusted names in the roofing industry country wide, as well as an inspirational business leader championing social corporate responsibility. Antis Roofing & Waterproofing celebrated its 30 th Anniversary in 2019, or as Charles would say, “for over 30 years, we’ve been keeping families safe and dry!” Charles has served on a dozen national and local boards for well-known organizations including the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), where he co-initiated the national adoption of all 165 Ronald McDonald homes across the country. He is also a board member of The...
2021-09-0751 min
Roofing Success64: 10X Your Roofing Sales - Strategies That Will Truly Transform Your D2D Sales with Ben MenchacaBen Menchaca is a renowned D2D roof sales rep, multi-million dollar producer, national recruiter for Hail Pro, founder of D2D Sales Drip clothing line, and featured guest on numerous podcasts. Ben’s life and bank account drastically changed after he was given the opportunity to become a part of this amazing industry. Currently, Ben generates capital for roofing companies by assisting homeowners with insurance claims caused by storm damage. When he’s done with a claim a homeowner has a new roof for a fraction of the market price. Ben also trains and consults other sales reps regarding roof...
2021-08-311h 03
Roofing Success63: 3 Tips For Business: Build Relationships, Listen to Advice, Treat People Right with Eugene SmithEugene Smith is from Pittsburgh, PA in an area called Lawrenceville. He got into construction straight out of high school and shortly after found roofing. In 2010, Eugene founded EAS Roofing, after the birth of his first child. EAS Roofing is a locally operated, family-focused business that operates on strong core values of trust, communication, and integrity. From start to finish, homeowners have a great experience with the friendly and responsible crews. As a CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster, EAS Roofing’s expertise has been independently vetted and verified by one of the most respected manufacturers in the business.Eugene is also a Ma...
2021-08-2449 min
Roofing Success62: Roofing Contractors Need to Focus On Building Lasting Relationships with Jon StowellJonathon Stowell is from Gilbert, Arizona where he was born and raised. Jon started roofing with his dad when he was 9 years old. After working summers until he graduated high school, then serving a 2 year mission for his church, he got married. Having been married for 15 years, he now has 5 children. Jon spent most of his 20’s working with his father in production and doing some sales. In early 2012, we rebranded the company to 5 Guys Roofing and shifted focus to providing a great experience to not only commercial clients but residential as well. In late 2012, he decided to go back to...
2021-08-1756 min
Roofing Success61: Top Roofing Contractors Are Relentless and Take Action with Jason CoutoJason Couto spent his summers as a teenager up on a roof with his brothers. Working for his father Gil’s construction company, he learned everything about the family business so that someday he could do more than lay shingles.Now 36, Jason owns Couto Construction along with his middle brother Derek. What his Portuguese immigrant father started in 1987 remains a family business, with Jason, Derek and older brother Brian leading the way since 2008.“We’re proud to be a family-owned business,” said Jason. “We grew up working for my father, and he instilled in us our work ethic and how important...
2021-08-101h 01
Roofing Success60: A Successful Roofing Company Takes Good Processes & Great Customer Service with Conie GreenawaltConnie Greenawalt, from Lancaster PA is the administrative assistant of Greenawalt Roofing, which is owned by her husband. Connie works closely with all levels of management to help the company continue its growth. At the end of the day, Greenawalt Roofing strives to make sure each one of their customers is happy. Greenawalt Roofing Company proudly serves Lancaster, York, Dauphin, and Berks counties since 2004. The company was established in Lancaster County by Travis Greenawalt in order to provide exceptional roofing services to Lancaster County residents. Since then, Greenawalt Roofing Company has quickly established a neighborhood reputation as an honest and...
2021-08-0350 min
Roofing Success59: How to Establish a Roofing Company Where People Are Your Greatest Asset with Josh LuceroAfter graduating from the University of Colorado Business School, Josh Lucero found fulfillment working for a local roofing company. After years of hard work and hundreds of roofing projects, he realized his greatest ability was not just installing roofing materials but also in satisfying customers with straightforward communication, quality craftsmanship, and reliability.These ethics drove the formation of Expert Exteriors. Josh learned that no matter the client or situation, if a quality product is provided with prompt and reliable service, satisfied customers and referrals are guaranteed. These same principles now form a shared passion by everyone at Expert Exteriors.On...
2021-07-2743 min
Roofing Success58: The Roofing Industry Is Changing and Contractors Need to Change With It with Robert JordanRobert Jordan, born and raised in Arlington, Texas, is an Arlington High School alumni that went on to UNLV to play football for the Runnin' Rebels. Returning to Arlington, Robert began a career in the banking business, all the while working construction jobs on the side. His background in the mortgage and banking sectors has given Robert a full understanding of mortgage companies, insurance carriers and home ownership. Going out on his own in 2007, Robert has grown from a one man show into more than 70 active employees that helps people transform their house from floors to roofs.RJ Construction, a...
2021-07-2059 min
Roofing Success57: How To Attract & Hire Top Talent into your Roofing Business with Danny KerrDanny is one of North America's top contracting thought-leaders, assisting hundreds of entrepreneurs every year to build kick-ass, profitable businesses.Hyper-focused by his desire to do better, be better, he started his own contracting business when he was just a teen and by the age of 20 he was leading a franchise company where in just one year he grew sales by 225%.In 2015, he co-founded Breakthrough Academy as a way to open horizons for other contracting entrepreneurs.Breakthrough Academy works with over 400 contractors across the continent, managing over $1.2 billion worth of revenue, and was rated Canada’s 106th fastest growing company by...
2021-07-131h 04
Roofing Success56: The Easiest Way to Succeed Is by Showing up and Doing What You Say with James EmersonReNew Roofing was founded in 2013 by the owner, James Emerson. After working in the roofing industry for over 10 years and witnessing the issues customers had with contractors not showing up or not doing what they said they would do, James decided to start his own business.James saw an opportunity and a need for roofers who actually show up on time and do what we say we will do. More often than not customers have called multiple contractors but only ReNew Roofing showed up when asked for service or bid.ReNew Roofing is a locally owned and operated roofing company...
2021-07-0645 min
Roofing Success55: The Florida SB 76 Roadmap For Roofing Contractors with Taitt Law & Patrick CarrWinston A. Taitt, Managing Partner of Taitt Law, P.A., has exclusively represented homeowners and contractors in property damage disputes against insurance carriers. He founded Taitt Law, P.A. to represent property owners in property damage disputes against insurance carriers.Sharon A. "Shari" Freeman, Esq. Attorney, Partner at Taitt Law, P.A., represents clients in a wide array of first-party property matters throughout the State of Florida. She brings her background in construction litigation to fight for full and fair payments under homeowners' policies for claims from catastrophic losses, such as earthquakes, floods, hail, tropical storms, and hurricanes; or other...
2021-06-2950 min
Roofing Success54: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Roofing Forever with Justin Hook & Garrett MartinezHeadquartered out of southwest Ohio, XAP360 brings cutting edge technology to the roofing industry. Harnessing the power of Kespry’s proven aerial intelligence and purpose built software for roof inspections, XAP360 is providing the roofing industry with a new business approach that’s helping roofing professionals across North America operate faster, safer and more profitable. A native from Columbus, Justin has been the Operations Manager at XAP 360 for the past 16 months. He’s made the transition from consumer products to an industry that provides an innovative experience for roofing contractors. Just works on stabilizing procedures to ensure XAP 360 is set up for...
2021-06-2251 min
Roofing Success53: The Truths and Myths of Commercial Roofing Revealed with Daniel LakstinsDaniel Lakstins is the founder of Roofing Business Builder, a podcast and training program designed to deliver the inside secrets of commercial roofing industry success. Roofing Business Builder gives roofing contractors the mentoring, training, and motivation needed to dominate in the commercial roofing industry. Daniel Lakstins has been mentoring entrepreneurs and small business owners for 17+ years primarily in the commercial roofing industry. He is an accomplished author, speaker, podcast host, and 30 year vet of the roofing industry. His mission is to help emerging roofing entrepreneurs build and scale their commercial operations.Daniel’s passion is spreading positive motivation to assisting en...
2021-06-1549 min
Roofing Success52: Your Team Can Step up in Ways You Can't Imagine with Garen ArmstrongGaren Armstrong of Shamrock Roofing and Construction is a serial entrepreneur who has successfully started, has grown and exited multiple companies. He is a full-time father, friend to all and faithful servant to the community.As a servant to the community, he is a member of many organizations such as Cars4heros, Friends of Service Heroes, and started Roofs4Heros. Where he provides veterans and first responders in need of help with help be it transportation or a roof over their head.As a Father, he sees to it that his kids are brought up strict and have good morals...
2021-06-0853 min
Roofing Success51: Establishing Referral Partnerships Is Crucial For Growth with Matt DanskinMatt Danskin has leveraged his years of experience in the contractor space to come up with a proven referral system. After years of wasting money on other marketing tactics, Matt's own system, RRS, allowed him to manage his own crews while selling $4.5 million in the Denver area.Restoration Referral System teaches Roofing, and Flood & Fire Mitigation Contractors how to consistently develop productive referral relationships with insurance agents. Matt teaches his process in a step-by-step approach enabling contractors to quickly generate efficient profit and find their ideal clients.Matt currently lives in Franklin, TN with his wife and three sons. He...
2021-06-0147 min
Roofing Success50: Be Humble and Continue to Grow by Reaching Out for Knowledge with Kevin EbbsKevin Ebbs is from Houston, Texas and lives in Dallas. Currently, he’s the CEO & Managing Partner of Design Roofing General Contractors. Kevin loves being an athlete and is a very studious person. Working hard and continuing knowledge is most important to him. Design Roofing General Contractors is a team of high-level executives with a wide range of experience in all aspects of the industry, assembled with the vision to change roofing contracting by designing an educational, simple, and positive process for property owners. Design Roofing wants to dominate the industry and not just be another contractor. The company takes pr...
2021-05-2555 min
Roofing Success49: How To Grow Your Roofing Business Through Referrals with John SenacAfter working various customer service, management, and sales jobs John met an owner of a roofing company. He gave John a chance and John developed a true passion for the industry. In addition to sales, John now consults other contractors and roofing companies. As the lead consultant for John The Roof Pro he travels, learning other markets and guiding other companies and sales persons down the path of success. The important part of his program is the skills being coached are the approaches and practices he is using currently. This keeps the training active, alive, current, and responsive to the...
2021-05-1858 min
Roofing Success48: Why You Need The Right Advice at The Right Stage of Your Roofing Business with Nathan TebedoNathan Tebedo (Coach T) has 20+ years in the home services industry. His experience includes installations all the way to general business management as a contractor, then sales, training, consulting, and business development for a construction software company working with hundreds of contractors across the country. Nathan has also worked with security and Department of Defense contractors. At ContractorCoachPRO Nathan writes and builds content, speaks, is a host on the Contractor Radio podcast, and is a trusted coach and advisor to some of the best contractors and leaders in the industry.Nathan’s personal purpose is to increase his wisdom, knowledge, an...
2021-05-111h 00
Roofing Success47: Caring About People More Than Making Money Leads to Greater Success with Jonathan DoroshJonathan Dorosh got into the roofing industry in 2010 because he was hired by a group leader at church. Currently, he is the CEO and Director of Operations at Nationwide General Contracting, DBA Nationwide Roofing. Established in 2017, Nationwide General Contracting is a general contracting company that specializes in roofing & working with insurance companies to secure proper replacement for clients. With a combined experience in insurance, finance, and construction, the company which was founded in Florida, quickly expanded into Illinois, Maryland, and Virginia. The company was founded on the solution to seek quality contracting and installation at a reasonable price.Nationwide Roofing...
2021-05-0453 min
Roofing Success46: Spend Your Time On What Makes Money, Get Sales and Hire with Jordan Edwards & Jacob ThalwitzerJordan Edwards & Jacob Thalwitzer own Contractor Supplement Solutions, which performs Turn-Key supplements and writes estimates for Insurance restoration Contractors across the US.With over 20 employees and $100 million in insurance restoration jobs supplemented in 2018 alone, Contractor Supplement Solutions strives to be the most efficient, ethical, and best in the market at supplementing, improving your profit margins while maintaining your hard-earned integrity, letting you focus on what you do best.On this episode, we talk about perfecting the supplementing process. And to spend time on what makes you money, getting sales and hiring.Links:https://www.facebook.com/contractorsupplementsolutionsFor Tips, Strategies, and...
2021-04-2750 min
Roofing Success45: Create Honesty And Transparency In Your Roofing Business with Dan BlantonDaniel Z. Blanton is the Owner/Operator of Exterior Alliance, a roofing and storm restoration contractor serving Columbus and Cincinnati Ohio. Dan sold roofs for 5 years before moving into ownership. His company is focused on a family culture, cultivating young men and women into better people/professionals in business and in life and offering our customers top notch service and expertise. Their motto is "Your home's most trusted ally" On this episode, we talk about how to create honesty and transparency in your roofing business.Links:https://www.exterioralliance.com/https://www.facebook.com/ExteriorAlliancehttps://www.instagram.com/exterioralliance/For...
2021-04-2046 min
Roofing Success44: Have An Open Mind, Have An Open Heart, And Listen with Ray RanniganTexas Vets Roofing was born out of a desire to provide quality workmanship and customer service in an industry that seemed to largely lack them. They have been in business since February 2012, proudly serving customers in the great state of Texas with top-notch roofing services and with a dedication to integrity and quality in everything they do.Rochelle Rannigan, whose friends call her Ray, is the proud owner of Texas Vets Roofing and JKE Property Investments. Her ultimate goal in life is to be an amazing mother and an empowerer of women. A few of her greatest accomplishments are 11 years...
2021-04-1332 min
Roofing Success43: How To Create A Strategic Model For Exponential Growth with Miguel TaverasMiguel Taveras is a Managing Partner at Blue Hammer Roofing in the DFW. They are a roofing company with exponential growth, but a focus on world-class customer service. They achieved 8 figures of gross revenue in their first year during a pandemic without a major hail season.Blue Hammer Roofing is a one-stop shop for all roof-related services in the DFW.They specialize in high-end roof replacements, commercial roofing, overlays, re-roofing, and all services necessary for their apartment and multi-family clients.In this episode, we talk about how to create a strategic model for exponential growth. Links:https://www.bluehammerroofing.com...
2021-04-0657 min
Roofing Success42: Keep Cash Flow King And Win More Jobs with Patrick Carr & Anthony MonteroPatrick Carr & Anthony Montero are the owners of My Claims Care. My Claims Care is a company created to ensure roofing contractors are paid immediately on insurance claims. Instead of waiting on endorsements, insurance proceeds, and homeowners with My Claims Care contractors are paid immediately on completion. They started in collections for Home Owners Associations, and are now using that experience in the roofing industry. On this episode, we talk about how to effectively manage accounts receivables and collections. Links:https://myclaimscare.com/https://www.instagram.com/patrick_r_carr/https://www.instagram.com/myclaimscare/For Tips, Strategies, and Free...
2021-03-3043 min
Roofing Success41: Developing The Right Focus For Success with Gilad RubinskyGilad Rubinsky was born in Houston, TX, and grew up in Israel. He has been in sales/customer service since he was 9 years old. Gilad has always wanted to build his brand. He started in roofing in 2016. Opened his own company, CPE Roofing, which has recently been rebranded Rubinsky Roofing, at the end of 2018 and has never looked back. On this episode, we talk about how to develop the right focus for success.Links:https://www.rubinskyroofing.com/https://www.facebook.com/rubinskyroofingFor Tips, Strategies, and Free Downloads visit our website and join the Roofing Success Facebook Group:https://roofermarketers...
2021-03-2354 min
Roofing Success40: Cultivate Relationships That Bring Value On Both Sides with Jonathan SherwoodJonathan Sherwood is a seasoned business entrepreneur and professional commercial roofing contractor who has been in the roofing industry for over a decade. He has extensive experience in commercial low sloped roofs, SPF & Fluid applications, and specializes in serving large commercial/industrial projects and multi-family apartments. Jonathan’s customer service oriented and results driven experience along with his passion for helping people have led him to become an industry leader. In 2018, his desire to help others in his industry, led Jonathan to pioneer Roofers Helping Roofers, a consulting platform designed to offer services ranging from sales training to job procurement an...
2021-03-1628 min
Roofing Success39: How To Nurture And Manage Your Reputation To Build Your Brand with Joe AylerJoe Ayler was born in Indianapolis, IN and moved to Maryland in 1985 residing in Reisterstown before settling in Harford County in 1992. He is a 1997 graduate of C. Milton Wright High School and a 2002 graduate of Salisbury University (B.S. Biology). Out of college Joe briefly worked for the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health participating in stem cell lab research. He finally found himself working in the home improvement industry where he mastered his trade. After working as a sub-contractor for ten years, Tar Heel Construction Group LLC was formed in 2014. THCG focuses on residential/commercial roofing and exteriors and...
2021-03-091h 03
Roofing Success38: Build Your Brand On Something That Is Important To You with Jeff Sawyer and Matt PowersAsk Jeff Sawyer and Matt Powers why they started TruNorth Construction and they’ll probably say, in unison, “relationships.” So it makes sense that their relationship is at the core of the business. Their social media videos showcase their authenticity, the quality of their work, and how you can have fun in marketing your business.Jeff's passion for the renovation and construction industry started when he was young. He was the boy who could be found holding a hammer, helping his father around the house in Connecticut. He studied Architecture and has always been passionate about the design elements and the de...
2021-03-0253 min
Roofing Success37: How To Be A Little Better Every Day, Don't Look For A Magic Bullet with John RhodenRhoden Roofing is nominated for the 2021 CNA/NRCA (National Roofing Contractors Association) People’s Choice Award! The winner will receive $1,500 for its charity. The deadline to vote is March 1! Please vote for Rhoden Roofing!If Rhoden Roofing wins, we will be donating to Habitat for Humanity. (Click the link below. Find "Rhoden Roofing, Wichita, Kan." and click "Vote for this entry" and you're done! Super easy!)https://www.nrca.net/Voting/23John got his start in the roofing business while working at ABC Supply Co, the largest distributor of roofing materials in the world, on his summers off from college at...
2021-02-2352 min
Roofing Success36: How To Be A Servant To Your Team To Put Them In A Position To Succeed with Victor LupisHaving been in the roofing business since 2008, Victor has seen a lot of scam artists – and he wanted to do something different in the best interests of homeowners.Victor is the owner of Dynasty Building Solutions, a company that has grown to over 20 million dollars in revenue. He believes that Commercial and residential roofs in Central Florida have unique needs because of the tropical climate. As the experts in Tampa, Orlando, and Sarasota, Victor believes they have an advantage over other contractors.Dynasty Building Solutions has a motto, "Creating a Better Future, One Nail at a Time:.On this episode, we...
2021-02-161h 20
Roofing Success35: Follow Through and Push Yourself Farther Than Your Competitors - with Nick BranonNick Branon is the CEO of Hero Roofing out of Newnan, GA. He is 27 years old. Hero Roofing opened for business in Nov of 2018. Before the roofing industry, Nick was an amateur MMA fighter and bartender. He grew up in martial arts, and fighting actually landed him into roofing sales. Hero Roofing’s customer service sets them apart. Their friendly, knowledgeable team is honest, committed, responsive, and ready to ensure the next roofing job goes smoothly from beginning to end. They won’t leave a job until the work is done and the customer is completely satisfied with your new roof...
2021-02-0939 min
Roofing Success34: Become The Person That Your Company Needs You To Be with Kyle Patrick Of South Shore RoofingUntil late 2014, Kyle will tell you that he was a lazy, C-average student, with no car, no driver’s license, no job...just living off his student loans to get by. He slowly broke free of his habits, started to work, and then put together a successful multi-million dollar roofing business in Savannah, GA. Kyle started with almost no money and the office for the first year was in his backseat with a WiFi hotspot and mobile printer. Now it’s an established, well-structured company operating under the right systems and processes that keeps creating happy customers and employees. Some of t...
2021-02-0258 min
Roofing Success33: Leadership Is The Key To Success In Roofing, Be Humble and Delegate Adam FedaleAdam Fedale was named the Chief Executive Officer of G. Fedale Roofing and Siding on January 2nd of 2020, he manages day-to-day functions in their 4 locations, including Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey. He leads their team of 77 employees, with the help of our management team of 8. By implementing his industry knowledge, network, and desire for growth, he assists G. Fedale Roofing and Siding in achieving operational efficiencies and success.Adam sets himself apart as a leader through reliability, adaptability, and persistence. He believes that the skills that achieve results are intentional leadership, speed in decision making, and organization.The reason...
2021-01-2645 min
Roofing Success32: Construction Millionaire Secrets with Dominic RubinoFor over 20 years, Dominic Rubino has worked with Contractors like you. People who work hard, sacrifice, and have fought for everything they have.He teaches Contractors how to fix their ProfitLeaks, get things back under control, and feel less scattered. Dom recently released the book, "Construction Millionaire Secrets".This book is written in grey hair and wrinkles! The truth is you don't need a lot of time- or a business degree- to build a million-dollar construction business. You just need the simple systems that everyone else is keeping a secret . Construction millionaires not only exist, they are created every day...
2021-01-1849 min
Roofing Success31: How To Exit Your Roofing Company Rich with Michelle Seiler TuckerMichelle Seiler Tucker is the Founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker Incorporated. She holds a M&AMI (Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary) title and as a 20-year veteran in the M&A industry, she has a wealth of experience regarding buying, selling, fixing, and growing businesses. Her and her firm have sold over a thousand businesses in almost every vertical and have a remarkable track record of success. In addition to being featured in INC, Forbes, and USA Magazine, Michelle is a Keynote Speaker and makes regular radio and TV appearances on Fox Business News and CNBC. She has spoken alongside...
2021-01-1251 min
Roofing Success30: How To Run Your Roofing Company Like A NASCAR Team with Jason ReismanJason was born and raised in Eustis, FL, and grew up in the roofing business with his Dad, Rodney Reisman. Always competitive, Jason and his Dad started racing go-karts on the weekends as early as 8 years of age. After High School graduation Jason moved to Charlotte NC and got his Motorsports Management Degree still racing and working in racing nights and weekends. Racing gave Jason experience in metal fabrication, airflow, and engineering, worked on a pit crew, became a car Chief and a Crew Chief. Jason worked for some of the biggest names in the racing industry and developed a...
2021-01-0554 min
Roofing Success29: The Roofing Success Podcast 2020 Recap ShowI am grateful for the opportunity to host this podcast! I am grateful to have met and developed friendships with the guests that we have had on, and some of the listeners! I am grateful for the stories of roofing contractors who have taken something that they have heard on the show, implemented it, and have leveled up their business!On this episode, I discuss each episode of 2020.Now I have a challenge for you, our loyal listeners. If you have been impacted in any way from this year’s episodes of the Roofing Success Podcast, post your success on so...
2020-12-2916 min
Roofing Success28: Get Paid What You Deserve On Every Job - With Garrett KurttAn all-around expert in the property restoration industry, Garrett has seen and done it all over the past 12+ years. He is the founder and CEO of Ecoblast Claims, High Impact Roofing, and most recently, OneClick Code. Garrett is a licensed adjuster and contractor with over 3500 claims under his belt, a certified appraiser with over 500 appraisals to his name, and a tech innovator that is disrupting the industry. Improving the standards in property restoration and developing ways to innovate in a perpetually manual industry are some of the major driving factors for Garrett’s success. Being on both sides of roofing an...
2020-12-1529 min