Contractors Playbook

Contractors Playbook says goodbye for real, but Isaac sits down with John Talman from The Good Contractor Podcast, your next stop for high-quality content geared towards contractors from any industry. 

You've maybe noticed a steady decline in the frequency of these episodes so Michael and Isaac sat down to chat in this goodbye episode. We'd love some feedback your feedback, so head to companycam.com/podcast and give us some thoughts to help direct our content in the future. Thanks so much for tuning in! 

Benji Carlson from Breakthrough Academy joins Michael Gogan to talk about the harsh world of retaining your contractors. This is a must-listen and gives excellent insight into attracting contractors and keeping them happy! Enjoy!

Emily Howard from American Painting Contractor joined Michael Gogan a few weeks back to talk not just about the painting industry, but really about the labor shortage as a whole. The conversation flowed from there and covered some great ground that you'll want to take in as it impacts your hiring strategy. Enjoy! 

Tyler Campbell transitioned from working in the industry to helping develop company brands throughout the industry. He sat down with Michael Gogan to share some of what he has learned in the process and how developing your brand can help refine what you do as a company, help you land better employees, and connect with your customers more authentically. 

"This might be the best episode yet," were the first words out of Michaels mouth after recording with Ryan and Ken from iink payments. Our first podcast live from our very own studio was a conversation about how Ryan and Ken's experience in the contracting world has given them a unique look into the customer journey. From gaining new customers to retaining old customers and everything in between, the insight in this conversation is for anyone trying to care for the people they come in contact with in their work. 

Paul Jamison, best selling author of "Cut That Grass and Make That Cash" and host of the top-rated Green Industry Podcast, joins Michael Gogan to talk about starting a business from nothing, lessons he learned along the way, and different routes he would recommend for someone starting fresh today. There is some solid, practical content here for any contractor in all lanes of the contractor industry. 

Michael Gogan is out on the road down at RoofCon 2021 in Orlando, FL where he sits down with T.J. Ware, a licensed public insurance adjuster and reigning 2020 Hurricane Hero. If you're a contractor who is around big seasonal storms, or really any insurance claims, you won't want to miss out on this conversation. 

Ben Fisher out of Pittsburgh, PA joins Michael Gogan from our Taco Bout It series as they talk about what has made The Big Fish Contracting Company successful. You'll hear a lot about relationships, serving your community, and knowing your why while keeping it all centered around your people. Enjoy! 

In our first Landscaping conversation on the Contractors Playbook we are joined by Caleb Auman of Auman Landscape out of Lancaster, Ohio. A seasoned hardscaper who has been through his share of failures that have led to big successes, there is plenty to gain from listening in.

Jonathan Sherwood, a veteran in the commercial roofing industry and founder of Roofers Helping Roofers, sits down with Michael Gogan for an inspiring conversation. His story is one that will motivate you to build community around your industry and help you grow both professionally and personally. Enjoy!

Check out what this podcast is all about! Michael Gogan from CompanyCam sits down with industry professionals to hear about their successes, failures, and lessons learned. There are plenty of great nuggets of wisdom buried in each episode. Whether you're a vet or just getting started in the industry, there's something here for you. 

Boris Altman joins Michael Gogan on the Contractors Playbook to chat about unique jobs, hiring in your company, and utilizing your network in the industry to your benefit. There are plenty of great nuggets of advice here that you won't want to miss!

Jon Broce from Ugly Roof joins Michael Gogan for another episode of Taco Bout It, our once-a-year Summer hit, where they talk about building relationships within the industry and what Jon has learned from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. 

In a 4th-of-July break from the Contractors Playbook we're giving you a peek at a summer favorite of ours here at CompanyCam - "Taco Bout It". Chatting about what we've learned from 2020 while smashing some tacos for a good cause, Pate Smith (MMA, PLLC) joins Michael Gogan on the fourth season of Taco Bout It. 

TJ McCormack from Sauve Construction in Colorado joins Michael Gogan to chat about digital marketing and, more specifically, TikTok. Using new social platforms can seem ambiguous, but TJ gives some great tips to help get you going in the right direction towards generating leads in creative places. 

Joseph Hughes from Contractor Dynamics joins Michael Gogan to talk about the business inside the business - learning how to market yourself and your company. Differentiating yourself in the contracting industry can be tricky, but it's not impossible. Get ready to take notes while Joseph drops some knowledge. 

In a special episode of the Contractors Playbook, Michael sits down with Dane Hansen, brother of CompanyCam CEO Luke Hansen, as they talk about his story with White Castle Roofing from Lincoln, NE. Although we didn't spend as much time roasting Luke as we should have, Dane gives some great insight into company values, making growth decisions, and letting learning be a key driver in employee growth. 

The one and only Mathew Mulholland joins Michael Gogan for a conversation ranging from his signature hat all the way to why putting your ego to the side may be the best thing you could do. Along the way you'll hear some great knowledge on insurance claims and the BS from both sides of the aisle. 

Paul Reed of Northwest Roofing joins Michael Gogan in person down in Arizona after a day spent on commercial rooftops. Listen in to hear about Paul's transformative story, why relationships are his priority, and how his perspective on partnerships drives his business.  

Hunter Ballew hasn't been around the roofing industry too long in the big picture, but his meteoric rise coupled with a humble, others-centered demeanor is something to pay attention to. Listen in as he and Michael Gogan talk through what went into the last several years of growth for Cornerstone Construction alongside Hunter's personal story of growth coming through big risks and helping others invest in relationship. 

Eric O joins Michael Gogan to talk about his journey scaling both D&M roofing and his own leadership perspective over the last few years. Get excited to listen in and learn how Eric's passion for people and personal growth have shaped his purpose within his own company. 

David Silverstein from American Home Contractors joins Michael and Isaac for an exciting conversation about Tesla roofs and what it looks like to be on the cutting edge as a contractor in the industry. Get ready to be inspired to be a life-long learner as we go a little over-time in this episode with content you won't want to miss. 

Michael is joined by Derek Kline from Hail Trace out of Oklahoma. Learn how creativity and knowing your own weaknesses has helped Derek and his business grow and thrive in the industry. Plus, a few bonus tips with what weather to expect coming down the spring pipeline and how that may impact contractors throughout the midwest.

Luke Hoh from Legacy Sunrooms joins Michael for the Contractors Playbook kick-off as they look back over his recent lessons learned in the contracting industry. Tune in to hear how Luke's foundational business philosophies transcend from one type of business to the next, sprinkled with some classic football analogies.  

The CompanyCast had a good run, but as we know, all good things must come to an end. In this brief episode Michael Gogan lays out where we've been and where we're going with our podcast. Come to think of it, this is less of a good thing coming to an end and more of a good thing getting a whole lot better. Buckle up, folks.