Chris Gonsalves is a heart and soul owner with building in his nature. He created Millstream Construction at 19 years old and has propelled it to $6 Million in Annual Revenue. He has infused his company with his customer-centric approach, through the planful implementation of systems and skillful delegation. He is a serial entrepreneur, owning a building Construction company and partnering in a successful barber shop. He has also just purchased and will be heading a large commercial roofing comp...
Mar 07, 2023•51 min
Donavan Morgan is a highly successful entrepreneur and business leader, known for his exceptional skills in sales and marketing. As the Chief Executive Officer of Roofs By Don, Donavan has built a reputation for offering top-notch roofing services and an unparalleled customer experience. He is also the Co-Founder of Goats4Sales, sales and marketing company in Georgia, specializing in Sales, Recruiting, Training, and Management, also in Roofing Sales.Born in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Donavan began his...
Feb 28, 2023•49 min
David Lupberger draws on more than two decades of experience in the residential remodeling field to work with remodelers in developing proven business systems. Through his work in the remodeling industry, he hopes to redefine the way the remodeling industry operates so that the trust between quality Remodelers, their customers, suppliers, and trade contractors can be leveraged and improved.Lupberger has been involved with custom home building and remodeling for over 30 years. Over 90 percent of ...
Feb 21, 2023•56 min
Millie Hindes was born and raised in a suburb of Columbus, OH. Millie was bartending when she met a storm chaser, moved to Portland OR, fell in love with the town, riding a truck, climbing a ladder and getting on roofs, and sweating her “tookus off”... Millie chased storms for a few years, in 9 different cities... then she had her last TERRIBLE boss (story of climbing 10:12) and opened her business about 10 years ago. And YES she is the founder - it is not her father's business, it is not her hu...
Feb 14, 2023•48 min
Tim Spear, the owner of AZ Roofing, established the company in 2011 in Wolcott, Connecticut. He entered the roofing industry through a friend and after working for a commercial roofing company, decided to start his own business by cashing out his 401k. AZ Roofing focuses heavily on insurance roof replacements. AZ Roofing is a company that prides itself on delivering exceptional service and achieving desired results while also taking extra measures to prevent property damage. The company is dedic...
Feb 07, 2023•48 min
John DeLaurier is the owner of DeLaurier Roofing. John decided to make a change after being disappointed by the roofing business he previously worked for. He wanted to find a better way to run a roofing business by focusing on customer experience and radical integrity. John started DeLaurier Roofing in 2016. Since then, they’ve taken over the small Athens, GA roofing market and become the recognized local leader in residential roofing. They are now in the process of opening a second location in ...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Bryson Berard is the CEO of In The Light Roofing, a successful roofing company based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He began his career working for another roofing company, where his love for hard work and determination, honed from his background as a wrestler, led him to start his own company. Initially offering a variety of services, including roofing, siding, and gutters, Bryson and his team eventually narrowed their focus to specialize in roofing alone. In The Light Roofing has been in business...
Jan 24, 2023•45 min
Dan Zrihen is a Phoenix Arizona, Bay Area Native. When he was 22 years old he started working door to door at a home improvement company in California. Now, Dan is a leader in the Arizona public adjusting and roofing market. His public adjusting firm AdjustPro Solutions manages residential & commercial property insurance claims on behalf of property owners statewide; ensuring a quick, & equitable property claim settlement. Dan’s roofing company, Pro-Tec Contracting LLC’s mission is to pr...
Jan 17, 2023•54 min
Zach Exposito, President and CEO of Z Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc is from Miami, Florida. Zachary is a second-generation roofer and joined ZRW in 2013 after achieving his B.A. in Finance from Barry University. Prior to ZRW Zachary was actively involved in a real estate development and investments firm with $7 billion in assets. With over 6 years of construction and roofing experience, Zachary has contributed greatly to the ZRW family and looks forward to revolutionizing the Roofing industry...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Hoel Roofing and Remodeling was established in 2017; owners Bob and Emily Hoel have substantial goals of changing the industry for the better. Bob has a background in the business and strives to change the way people view the roofing industry. The main goal of Hoel Roofing and Remodeling is to educate homeowners as they walk them through the process.Growing up Bob was heavily involved in FFA and 4-H. This has led to the passion of giving back to the youth of the community by supporting local 4-H...
Jan 03, 2023•58 min
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 D...
Dec 27, 2022•53 min
Chris Diroll is the Sales and Operations Manager for Tresnak Roofing, a family-owned business since 1984. Chris has an engineering background and fell into the business through his wife, whose the daughter of Tom and Suzie, the owners of Tresnak Roofing. After Chris graduated college he got a job at a manufacturing company, where they taught him how to be a manager, and really understand processes. After years of working in corporate America, he decided he wasn’t cut out for it. Tom (the owner o...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Michael Rannigan is a veteran owner of Doc’s Roofing, headquartered in Rockwall, TX. Mike (Doc), started the company about eight years ago because he knew a lot of neighbors, friends, and family that just didn't fully understand the insurance and roof replacement process. He believe there weren't a ton of trustworthy individuals and roofing companies out there. With Mike’s experience in the business industry, he knew that he could learn the industry inside out and be able to bring value back to ...
Dec 13, 2022•51 min
Kent Panovec serves as Chief Operating Officer, Vice President and Owner at Maven. Kent has a Bachelors in Marketing and Project Management and spent 15 years leading sales teams in the IT industry before transitioning to Maven. Kent joined Maven because of the higher purpose and mission that Maven was founded on. Kent has a passion for mentoring and coaching individuals, and pushing them to attain goals they never thought possible. This often includes pushing folks out of their comfort zone, w...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Juan Reyes’ work experience started in graphic design pursuing his Global Marketing Major. After moving to the United States at age 20, Juan dabbled in newspapers, magazine publications and marketing for a few years, but found his passion for the home services industry when he started working for a small construction company. He gained experience as a Field Tech, Project Manager, and Sales/Estimator. Still drawn to the versatility of an ever-changing ho...
Nov 29, 2022•52 min
Matt Danskin is a business development coach and lead instructor for roofing and restoration contractors with a focus on developing and scaling profitable referral relationships with insurance agents. Matt’s restoration experience began in his adolescents as he would work early mornings and evenings, helping his father build custom homes from the group up. His experience in sales began in a high-pressure, high-ticket environment and has developed into securing sales through relationships. The Re...
Nov 22, 2022•54 min
Tyler Slade began in the roofing industry in 1997. He is a certified Malarkey contractor, HAAG-certified, and a professional home and business insurance consultant. Tyler has received numerous awards in the insurance field such as Pacesetter, Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist, and Canyonlands Master Agent of The Year. Tyler has taught Continuing Education to insurance agents. His understanding of insurance and roofing combined allows him to better serve homeowners when dealing with roofing cl...
Nov 15, 2022•52 min
Martin 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 manufact...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Dustin Cates is the founder of 3 Kings Roofing, LLC, which was established in 2010. Dustin was in sales and marketing his entire life. As he was inbetween jobs, he interviewed with some roofing companies (never being in the roofing industry), and was skeptical at first. Dustin ended up in Firehouse Subs, and he saw a young man who had a roofing truck outside and it drew his attention. He called his brothers and mentioned about starting a roofing business. Over a decade later, Dustin is seen as a...
Nov 01, 2022•53 min
Curtis Eshghy, Owner and President of C&N Construction Inc is born and raised in the Chicago suburbs. He got into the roofing industry because a friend offered him a job working as a door-to-door salesman, and from there he learned a lot about the industry and what NOT to do. He decided to apply what he learned with his own ambitions and create C&N Construction in 2015, nearly 8 years ago. C&N Construction is a Top 100 Roofing Contractor. The company is different from others because ...
Oct 25, 2022•59 min
Chris Baldus, co-owner of Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration, previously worked as a manager at Lowes. While he was working there, he met some guys that would eventually recruit him as a sales rep for their roofing business. Chris succeeded as a sales rep and was asked to run a division up North. Scott, co-owner of Ridgeline is a 3rd generation roofer and Chris’s best friend since kindergarten. Chris asked Scott to work for the company as the operations manager. 10 years later, in 2010, Chris a...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr
Lauren Marsh owns Ridgeline Construction HSV, Inc. along with her husband Terry. Lauren left her career as a homemaker and dance teacher to see the vision through and is now the president of the company. Because she also had worked for a local homebuilder, it was a field she was eager to enter again. Since partnering with her husband, Lauren has acquired an Alabama Homebuilders License, Alabama General Contractors License, Florida Certified Roofing Contractors License, Mississippi Residential Bu...
Oct 11, 2022•54 min
Andrew Itnyre is a Roof Education Specialist at Masters Roofing. Masters Roofing is family owned and operated since 2008. Andrew has built a large following on Instagram and has made this his primary source of generating leads.He believes that there is a lot of opportunity for roofing contractors and roofing salespeople through social media. On this episode, we talk about tactics that will help roofing contractors boost their social media strategy. Links:https://www.instagram.com/mastersroofing....
Oct 04, 2022•56 min
Andrew (Andy) Keys is the owner of FoxHaven Roofing Group. The company was started with the vision and intention to be the best Roofing Contractor in the area. They believe that the only way to fulfill this vision is by putting customers and employees first in everything they do. FoxHaven Roofing’s 5 Star Reviews speak for themselves; they have mastered the art of delivering an excellent customer experience. The Roofing Expertise comes from constant communication, efficient project completion, b...
Sep 27, 2022•49 min
Beantown 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 hu...
Sep 20, 2022•51 min
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Sep 13, 2022•53 min
Adam Olson, owner of Heartland Roofing and Siding was born and raised in Central Iowa. He entered the workforce not knowing what he wanted to do. Adam was fortunate to get a job in residential construction sales that took him from Central Iowa to Chicago and then to Minneapolis before ending back in Central Iowa. Throughout this experience, he learned a lot about the industry but also saw a huge opportunity. The industry standard of how customers are treated was lacking. Adam saw an experience t...
Sep 06, 2022•50 min
Travis Kenny, from Pittsburgh PA got into the construction industry at a young age and decided to start his own busines, Planet Roof. Planet Roof is different from other companies in every aspect including their Unity, Our Process, Our Originality, and dedication to delivering only the best to customers. Planet Roof has been delivering quality results in the Pittsburgh area from the start. The company’s goal is to provide both a superior customer experience and tremendous value for customers thr...
Aug 30, 2022•50 min
Sean Talebi is the President of The Roofers Inc. A roofing company based in Ontario, Canada. The company started small almost 20 years ago with a conviction to tackle the roofing industry through the eyes of the consumer. In the passing years, The Roofers Inc. has grown, and offerings have expanded, but the commitment to that core value has not. At the center of all the company's decisions, they have always been and will continue to be: How would the customers benefit? The Roofers are a differen...
Aug 23, 2022•46 min
Brooks Strength is experienced in all construction categories and takes pride in providing the best service possible. In addition to Brooks’ primary job functions as Vice President, he has been recognized for his extraordinary commitment to customer satisfaction. Brooks has worked in the construction industry for 18 years and his passion for his work reaches far beyond the workplace. He began his career as a siding installer with Strength Roofing & Siding (formerly Siding with Strength) in t...
Aug 16, 2022•53 min
