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Roofing Success

The Roofing Success Podcast is a show created to inspire roofing contractors to achieve optimal success in their roofing businesses. The host, Jim Ahlin, is the co-author of the book, "Internet Marketing For Roofing Contractors, How to TRIPLE Your Sales and Turn Your Roofing Website Into an Online Lead Generation Machine", and Co-Founder of Roofer Marketers, the Digital Marketing Agency for the roofing industry. On each episode, Jim will be sitting down with industry leaders to talk about their processes, the lessons they learned, and how to find success in roofing.

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50: Be Humble and Continue to Grow by Reaching Out for Knowledge with Kevin Ebbs

Kevin 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 posi...

May 25, 202155 min

49: How To Grow Your Roofing Business Through Referrals with John Senac

After 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 p...

May 18, 202159 min

48: Why You Need The Right Advice at The Right Stage of Your Roofing Business with Nathan Tebedo

Nathan 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...

May 11, 20211 hr

47: Caring About People More Than Making Money Leads to Greater Success with Jonathan Dorosh

Jonathan 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 f...

May 04, 202154 min

46: Spend Your Time On What Makes Money, Get Sales and Hire with Jordan Edwards & Jacob Thalwitzer

Jordan 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 ...

Apr 27, 202151 min

45: Create Honesty And Transparency In Your Roofing Business with Dan Blanton

Daniel 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 tra...

Apr 20, 202146 min

44: Have An Open Mind, Have An Open Heart, And Listen with Ray Rannigan

Texas 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...

Apr 13, 202132 min

43: How To Create A Strategic Model For Exponential Growth with Miguel Taveras

Miguel 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 mult...

Apr 06, 202157 min

42: Keep Cash Flow King And Win More Jobs with Patrick Carr & Anthony Montero

Patrick 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 r...

Mar 30, 202144 min

41: Developing The Right Focus For Success with Gilad Rubinsky

Gilad 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, S...

Mar 23, 202155 min

40: Cultivate Relationships That Bring Value On Both Sides with Jonathan Sherwood

Jonathan 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,...

Mar 16, 202128 min

39: How To Nurture And Manage Your Reputation To Build Your Brand with Joe Ayler

Joe 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...

Mar 09, 20211 hr 4 min

38: Build Your Brand On Something That Is Important To You with Jeff Sawyer and Matt Powers

Ask 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 th...

Mar 02, 202153 min

37: How To Be A Little Better Every Day, Don't Look For A Magic Bullet with John Rhoden

Rhoden 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 wor...

Feb 23, 202153 min

36: How To Be A Servant To Your Team To Put Them In A Position To Succeed with Victor Lupis

Having 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 con...

Feb 16, 20211 hr 20 min

35: Follow Through and Push Yourself Farther Than Your Competitors - with Nick Branon

Nick 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 j...

Feb 09, 202140 min

34: Become The Person That Your Company Needs You To Be with Kyle Patrick Of South Shore Roofing

Until 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 t...

Feb 02, 202158 min

33: Leadership Is The Key To Success In Roofing, Be Humble and Delegate Adam Fedale

Adam 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 th...

Jan 26, 202146 min

32: Construction Millionaire Secrets with Dominic Rubino

For 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 th...

Jan 18, 202150 min

31: How To Exit Your Roofing Company Rich with Michelle Seiler Tucker

Michelle 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 Ke...

Jan 12, 202151 min

30: How To Run Your Roofing Company Like A NASCAR Team with Jason Reisman

Jason 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 Chi...

Jan 05, 202155 min

29: The Roofing Success Podcast 2020 Recap Show

I 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 o...

Dec 29, 202016 min

28: Get Paid What You Deserve On Every Job - With Garrett Kurtt

An 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...

Dec 15, 202030 min

27: You Need To Be Coachable To Find Success with New View Nick Royer

Nick Royer & his business partner took New View Roofing from $0 to $60M in revenue over the last 4 years based off some old school ways: be honest, work hard, and KNOCK DOORS! Nick talks about his company’s standard they set & how he helps all his Project Managers get acclimated to the day to day grind in the competitive Dallas TX Roofing Market.Nick was featured on @itsdaniealmac TikTok and Instagram Channels. Daniel Macdonald(@itsdanielmac) has garnered a lot of attention online by wal...

Dec 01, 202050 min

26: How To Increase Your Revenue Per Job with Mike Braun

Mike Braun is a successful entrepreneur with more than twenty years of experience in the construction industry. Mike started his first construction-related business while still in high school, and his passion for the industry has grown since. In March 2006 at age 24, Mike formed his own exterior remodeling firm, 123 Exteriors Inc., serving the Chicagoland area. 123 Exteriors started in a 900 square foot office with one Production Manager and one Sales Representative. The company now operates per...

Nov 17, 202043 min

25: Success Habits Of Super Achievers with Adam Buttorff

Adam Buttorff is one of 80 Iconic Thought Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Professionals, Coaches, Authors, Investors, Musicians, and More that contributed to the new best selling book, "Success Habits of Super Achievers".Adam runs Renown Construction in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and has been on the Inc. 5000 multiple times, but not without hardships along the way. On this episode we talk about Success Habits of Super Achievers and proven success strategies that you can implement to grow your roofing bu...

Nov 03, 202056 min

24: Growth Through Acquisitions with Jeremy Dickman of Primm Roofing

Before owning a commercial roofing company, Jeremy Dickman worked as a Regional Manager for Carlisle SynTec Systems. With three small kids at home and wanting to get off the road, this experience led him to acquire Primm Roofing in December of 2016. He has been successful in growing Primm from a company of 6 employees to 50 internal and front-line people all focused on working with business owners, property managers, and tenants to deliver best-in-class commercial roofing solutions. Part of this...

Oct 20, 20201 hr 1 min

23: How To Find The Best Neighborhoods and The Right Customers with Dashaun Bryant

Dashaun Bryant is a Door to Door Sales Coach and Trainer with 5 plus years of experience in the Storm Restoration Industry. He uses his skills to help Door to Door salesmen maximize their potential, by teaching them how to Hustle with Principles, maintaining a positive attitude, and getting their mind right so they can get their grind right. He travels around the country helping other Roofing Companies revamp their sales team and gain clarity on their vision. As a stay at home dad, he has been a...

Oct 06, 202055 min

22: How To Work On Your Roofing Business And Not In It with Jim Johnson

After stepping down as the Director of Sales at AccuLynx Jim had a multitude of inquiries from roofing companies, especially those who focus on storm damage restoration, asking him to give them advice in a variety of areas regarding the business. With his background as a Sales Rep, General/Sales Manager, Owner, Claims Adjuster, and Software Specialist he has a unique skill set. He acquired a vast amount of knowledge when it comes to running, marketing, selling, hiring and training in this indust...

Sep 22, 202058 min

21: How To Have A Vision Beyond Your Roofing Business with Hunter Ballew

Hunter Ballew is the Owner of Cornerstone Construction and the Founder of RoofCon. Cornerstone Construction provides superior home services to Upstate South Carolina, Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, NC, and all surrounding areas. They were recently voted Best of the Upstate in multiple categories and have worked with thousands of homeowners in the past few years.Cornerstone Construction strives to provide a workplace where people can better their lives, not only financially, but mentally and spiritually...

Sep 08, 202047 min
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