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In this episode of The Roofer Show, Dave Sullivan sits down with Brian Huff, the guy behind Modern Roofing Group in Denver and Littleton, CO. Brian dives into his story of how he got into the roofing world and even started his own business right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic! He discusses how crucial it is to build a solid reputation and tackle financial hurdles, and how mastermind groups can be a game-changer for contractors. They chat about how Brian uses CRM systems to make things run smoother, keep up with follow-ups, and improve how they interact with customers. Plus, Brian shares some cool marketing strategies and why keeping an eye on ROI is so important. This episode is packed with great tips for contractors looking to grow their business and boost customer service, so tune in!What you'll hear in this episode:Importance of having a reliable Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for roofing contractorsBrian Huff's journey into the roofing industry and his experiences working for various companiesChallenges of starting a roofing business during the COVID-19 pandemic with limited financial resourcesSignificance of maintaining a strong reputation in a competitive marketValue of networking and being part of a mastermind group for contractorsInnovative strategies for business growth through technology and automationLead generation techniques and the importance of quality leads over quantityTracking return on investment (ROI) for marketing strategies and adapting to regional market conditionsUse of automation in managing customer interactions and streamlining operationsImportance of continuous learning and adaptation in the roofing industry for sustained successResources:Connect with Brian Huff and Modern Roofing Group!Modern Roofing Group, Call Brian! (720) 334-3449Check out this episode on our Youtube channel at @DaveSullivanRooferShow" or use this link - https://youtu.be/N7F2wJVbfwkBe sure to subscribe, like, and comment!Set up a FREE strategy call with Dave and get a few tips on how you can improve your business: https://davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-callInterested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, mastermind groups, or fractional CFO services? Email me or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.No Plan? No problem. Download our FREE 1-Page Business Plan For Roofing Contractors: https://theroofershow.com/planThe Roofer Show's Vetted SponsorsCheck out this episode on our YouTube channel at @DaveSullivanRooferShow. Have RUBY answer your phones and tee up the sale by leaving a great first impression. Use this link to get up to $150 off your first month's service: theroofercoach.com/ruby. Automate your follow-up process and close more sales with ProLine. Get started for FREE at https://useproline.com/. Use promo code “DAVE50” to get 50% off your first month's service.

In today's episode, Eryn and I are going to talk about how she went from food blogging to becoming a Certified Master Naturalist, how the podcast started with an idea and zero plan, and how it's now grown into membership, curriculum, and ministry.Listen to Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the BibleLinks mentioned in this episode:Eryn's website936 Pennies by Eryn LynumRooted in Wonder by Eryn LynumThe Official Adventures in Odyssey PodcastNat Theo ClubThe Nature of Rest by Eryn LynumThe Nature of Rest podcastEpisodes on OctopusHow Many Brains Does an Octopus Have? Lesson 63How Does An Octopus Change Color and Shape? Lesson 64Social Media:YouTubeInstagramLinkedInFacebookMentioned in this episode:Learn more about podcast editing with sonimorphicPodcast Editing

In this solo episode of "The Roofer Show," host Dave Sullivan discusses his "Roofing Business Success Audit," a handy self-assessment tool specifically designed for roofing contractors. Dave breaks down why it's way more important to focus on things like profitability, cash flow, and how your business is set up, rather than just chasing more sales. He walks you through seven key areas: personal finance, business leadership, financial management, operations, metrics, marketing, and work-life balance, and shares practical tips and resources along the way. He also encourages contractors to download the audit from his website so they can identify their strengths and areas where they might need assistance, ultimately building a more profitable, sustainable, and balanced roofing business.What you'll hear in this episode:Importance of conducting a tailored business audit for roofing contractorsFocus on profitability and cash flow over sales volumeKey areas for assessment in the Roofing Business Success AuditBuilding a strong personal financial foundation for business successEffective business structure and leadership for sustainable growthFinancial management practices for running a business by the numbersImportance of efficient operations and production for customer satisfactionTracking key performance indicators and metrics for profitabilityBalancing business operations with personal life to avoid burnoutStrategies for effective marketing, lead generation, and sales processesResources:Check out this episode on our YouTube channel at @DaveSullivanRooferShow or use this link - https://www.youtube.com/@DaveSullivanRooferShowBe sure to subscribe, like, and comment!Set up a FREE strategy call with Dave and get a few tips on how you can improve your business: https://davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-call.Interested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, mastermind groups, or fractional CFO services? Email me or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.No Plan? No problem. Download our FREE 1-Page Business Plan For Roofing Contractors: https://theroofershow.com/planThe Roofer Show's Vetted SponsorsAutomate your follow-up process and close more sales with ProLine. Get started for FREE at https://useproline.com/?via=roofercoach. Use promo code DAVE50 for $50 off your first month's service!Have RUBY answer your phones and tee up the sale by leaving a great first impression. Use this link to get up to $150 off your first month's service: theroofershow.com/ruby.SMA Support Services fills a need by empowering contractors to simplify and optimize their operational processes with virtual assistant services. Explore what a virtual assistant can do for your contracting business. Let SMA do the hiring, training, and onboarding. Check out SMAsupport.us (Tell them Dave sent you.)

Jennie Smythe was 40 years old, grieving the loss of her father, newly diagnosed with cancer, and had just dropped out of school. She had no backup plan — but she had one moment of clarity: she wasn't going to follow the path others expected. She was going to build her own.In this conversation, Jennie shares how she turned crisis into clarity, and what it really looks like to start over with nothing. If you feel behind, unqualified, or unsure of your next move, this episode is for you.What You'll Learn:✅ How to turn crisis and grief into clarity✅ Why “no degree + no plan” becomes your edge✅ What real leadership looks like through personal loss✅ The mindset shift that makes building from scratch possible✅ How to build a business rooted in values, not survivalTimestamps:(00:00) – Intro(03:40) – Cancer, grief, and dropping out(07:29) – Choosing herself over expectations(11:10) – Walking away from the conventional path(14:42) – Why Jennie refuses to fake confidence(19:08) – Building with purpose and integrity(24:01) – Leading through grief(27:35) – Starting her business with zero funding(31:54) – Conversations that shaped her leadership(36:42) – The truths of rebuilding from nothing(42:13) – Identity shift: how to start over strongerAbout Jennie Smythe:Jennie Smythe is the founder and CEO of Girlilla Marketing, a Nashville-based digital marketing agency representing some of the biggest names in country music. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of entertainment, media, and strategy, Jennie has built a reputation as one of the most trusted voices in artist-first digital branding.Before launching Girlilla, she held leadership roles at Warner Music Nashville, Universal Music Group, and AOL Music. Her work is known for blending deep empathy with sharp execution — helping artists and entrepreneurs build lasting, values-driven communities online.Jennie is also a breast cancer survivor, advocate, and mentor to women navigating nontraditional leadership paths.Check out Jennie Smythe:https://www.girlillamarketing.com/about-jenniehttps://www.instagram.com/girlillajenniehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniesmytheCheck out Chris Do:Website: ⁠https://zaap.bio/thechrisdo⁠LinkedIn:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/⁠Facebook:⁠https://www.facebook.com/BizOfDesign⁠Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/⁠Twitter:⁠https://x.com/thechrisdo⁠TikTok:⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thechrisdo⁠Threads:⁠https://www.threads.net/@thechrisdo⁠Zaap: ⁠https://zaap.bio/thechrisdo⁠Clubhouse:⁠https://www.clubhouse.com/@thechrisdo⁠Behance: ⁠https://www.behance.net/chrisdo⁠Check out The Futur:Website:

A college dropout, Jennie Smythe had no backup plan — but she had one moment of clarity: she wasn't going to follow the path others expected. She was going to build her own. By her early 40s, while grieving the loss of her father and newly diagnosed with breast cancer, she had built an award-winning digital marketing firm - Girlilla Marketing. In this conversation, Jennie shares how she turned crisis into clarity, and what it really looks like to start over with nothing. If you feel behind, unqualified, or unsure of your next move, this episode is for you. What You'll Learn: ✅ How to turn crisis and grief into clarity ✅ Why “no degree + no plan” becomes your edge ✅ What real leadership looks like through personal loss ✅ The mindset shift that makes building from scratch possible ✅ How to build a business rooted in values, not survival Timestamps: (00:00) – Intro (03:40) – Cancer, grief, and dropping out (07:29) – Choosing herself over expectations (11:10) – Walking away from the conventional path (14:42) – Why Jennie refuses to fake confidence (19:08) – Building with purpose and integrity (24:01) – Leading through grief (27:35) – Starting her business with zero funding (31:54) – Conversations that shaped her leadership (36:42) – The truths of rebuilding from nothing (42:13) – Identity shift: how to start over stronger About Jennie Smythe: Jennie Smythe is the founder and CEO of Girlilla Marketing, a Nashville-based digital marketing agency representing some of the biggest names in country music. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of entertainment, media, and strategy, Jennie has built a reputation as one of the most trusted voices in artist-first digital branding. Before launching Girlilla, she held leadership roles at Warner Music Nashville, Universal Music Group, and AOL Music. Her work is known for blending deep empathy with sharp execution — helping artists and entrepreneurs build lasting, values-driven communities online. Jennie is also a breast cancer survivor, advocate, and mentor to women navigating nontraditional leadership paths. Check out Jennie Smythe: https://www.girlillamarketing.com/about-jennie https://www.instagram.com/girlillajennie https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniesmythe Check out Chris Do: Website: https://zaap.bio/thechrisdo LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BizOfDesign Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/ Twitter:https://x.com/thechrisdo TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thechrisdo Threads:https://www.threads.net/@thechrisdo Zaap: https://zaap.bio/thechrisdo Clubhouse:https://www.clubhouse.com/@thechrisdo Behance: https://www.behance.net/chrisdo Check out The Futur: Website: https://www.thefutur.com/ Courses: https://www.thefutur.com/shop Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-futur/ Podcasts: https://thefutur.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefuturishere/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theFuturisHere/ Twitter: https://x.com/thefuturishere TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefuturishere Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/thefuturishere

We recently worked with clients who had nine different financial accounts at nine different institutions with no coherent strategy, including around $450,000 sitting in cash earning nothing. After moving from California to Tennessee, they were struggling with both lifestyle adjustments and financial disarray while approaching retirement within five years.How we helped:• Consolidated nine accounts into fewer, more strategic "buckets" for better clarity and purpose• Created a plan to systematically withdraw from a beneficiary IRA while funding Roth IRAs• Moved bank deposits into interest-bearing accounts generating approximately $1,200 monthly• Focused on creating simple, understandable plans rather than complex strategies clients won't implement• Building momentum through small financial victories to increase confidence• Helping clients navigate lifestyle changes like managing propane heating costs in rural Tennessee• Working toward comprehensive retirement timing and Social Security optimizationIf you haven't already subscribed to the podcast or the YouTube channel, please do so. That helps me more than you know. Be confident in your retirement. Have a wonderful day.

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Today, host Dave Sullivan speaks with Emily May, the owner of M&M Roofing in Texas. Emily opens up about her inspiring journey, how she went from working as an ICU nurse to becoming a roofing entrepreneur. She discusses what it was like to acquire and grow an existing company, the hurdles she faced in breaking into the industry, and why educating customers is so important to her.Emily also shares how she's built a strong team and found ways to balance work and life. She emphasizes the need for strategic, sustainable growth, creative branding, and consistently prioritizing quality and integrity. Her story is packed with practical advice for contractors who want to grow their businesses while staying true to their values and supporting their teams.What you'll hear in this episode:Transition from nursing to roofing entrepreneurshipAcquisition of an existing roofing company through seller financingImportance of marketing, branding, and technology in the roofing industryStrategies for business growth and expansionChallenges of hiring, training, and retaining quality employeesEmphasis on customer education and transparency in roofing salesThe role of networking and learning from industry peersBalancing work-life commitments and setting boundariesImportance of building a strong company culture and team investmentInsights on maintaining quality and integrity in business practicesResources:Connect with Emily MayM&M RoofingGet in touch with M&M Roofing.M&M Roofing YouTubeInstagramFacebookConnect with DaveCheck out this episode on our YouTube channel at @DaveSullivanRooferShow or use this link - https://www.youtube.com/@DaveSullivanRooferShowBe sure to subscribe, like, and comment!Set up a FREE strategy call with Dave and get a few tips on how you can improve your business: https://davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-call.Interested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, mastermind groups, or fractional CFO services? Email me or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.No Plan? No problem. Download our FREE 1-Page Business Plan For Roofing Contractors: https://theroofershow.com/planThe Roofer Show's Vetted SponsorsAutomate your follow-up process and close more sales with ProLine. Get started for FREE at https://useproline.com/?via=roofercoach. Use promo code DAVE50 for $50 off your first month's service!Have RUBY answer your phones and tee up the sale by leaving a great first impression. Use this link to get up to $150 off your first month's service: theroofershow.com/ruby.SMA Support Services fills a need by empowering contractors to simplify and optimize their...

This week on The MindShare Podcast, David hits hard on one of the biggest reasons agents are stuck right now - not motivation, but lack of discipline.If your pipeline is empty, your routine is sloppy, and you're tired of playing catch-up - this episode gives you the wake-up call and the plan to reset.David walks you through the 3-step discipline framework that high performers live by - and how you can use it to rebuild structure, momentum, and results… starting today.

You've got the photos. The logo. The look.But no strategy. No system. No sales.Sis, let's talk.In this bold kickoff episode of FAWN Lifestyle | Business Talk, Ramonica Plishett delivers the truth most won't say out loud:A pretty brand with no plan is just a performance.If you've been posting without a clear content strategy…If your business looks good online but you're stuck behind the scenes…If you've ever said, “But I launched already” and nothing's landing—This episode is your wake-up call.Free Resource Mentioned during the EpisodeDownload the “Do You Really Have a Brand ?” Scorecard & Self-Assessment→ Click Here for the Assessment

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Today, Dave Sullivan and Philip Siegel dive into the tricky topic of finding skilled workers in the roofing world. Philip is a labor attorney who has been in the construction law field for 27 years, and he shares valuable insights on the legal hurdles roofing contractors face, especially when it comes to immigration laws and those pesky I-9 audits. He points out that I-9 audits are on the rise with the current administration, so staying compliant is more important than ever! They also emphasize the importance of contractors conducting their own self-audits and maintaining their records in good order to avoid potential legal issues. Tune in to hear more!What you'll hear in this episode:Challenges of finding qualified labor in the roofing industryLegal implications of immigration laws for roofing contractorsImportance of I-9 audits and compliance requirementsIncreased enforcement of immigration laws and I-9 audits under the current administrationMisclassification of workers and its legal consequencesLiability concerns for contractors hiring subcontractors with undocumented workersNeed for proactive measures and self-audits to ensure complianceRecord retention rules for I-9 formsImportance of coaching and mentoring for contractorsStrategies for maintaining accountability and focus in business developmentResources:Connect with Philip SiegelPhilip's Website, Email PhilipCall Philip! (404) 469-9197Check out this episode on our YouTube channel at @DaveSullivanRooferShow or use this link - https://www.youtube.com/@DaveSullivanRooferShowBe sure to subscribe, like, and comment!Set up a FREE strategy call with Dave and get a few tips on how you can improve your business: https://davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-call.Interested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, mastermind groups, or fractional CFO services? Email me or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.No Plan? No problem. Download our FREE 1-Page Business Plan For Roofing Contractors: https://theroofershow.com/planThe Roofer Show's Vetted SponsorsAutomate your follow-up process and close more sales with ProLine. Get started for FREE at https://useproline.com/?via=roofercoach. Use promo code DAVE50 for $50 off your first month's service!Have RUBY answer your phones and tee up the sale by leaving a great first impression. Use this link to get up to $150 off your first month's service: theroofershow.com/ruby.SMA Support Services fills a need by empowering contractors to simplify and optimize their operational processes with virtual assistant services. Explore what a virtual assistant can do for your contracting business. Let SMA do the hiring, training, and onboarding. Check out SMAsupport.us (Tell them Dave sent you.)

Hosts call out the fiscal dysfunction behind America's school meltdown.Accounting ARCWith Byron Patrick, and Donny ShimamotoWhen CNBC published a video examining why U.S. public schools are facing severe budget shortfalls, it sparked a passionate accounting conversation. On the Accounting ARC podcast, co-hosts Donny Shimamoto, CPA.CITP, CGMA, and Byron Patrick, CPA.CITP, CGMA, offer a reaction episode that reframes the crisis through the lens of financial strategy—and accountability. MORE Accounting ARC: What Career Advice Gets Wrong for Gen Z - And How to Fix It |Your Identity is Not a Liability | What Happens in Vegas… Gets Reported on a Tax Return | Burnout, Be Gone: Accounting Needs a Boundary Breakthrough | The Ultimate Business Hack You're Probably Ignoring | Resilience, Real Talk, and the Road to Mental Wellness | Blockchain Could Still Reshape Accounting | What Gen Z Wants from Business | Firm Differentiation Depends Upon Client Service |Both CPAs were struck by one glaring omission in the original reporting: the absence of accounting professionals in decision-making roles. “Where's the CFO?” asks Shimamoto, founder and managing director of IntrapriseTechKnowlogies, and founder and inspiration architect of the Center for Accounting Transformation. “Who looked at the time limits on that COVID-era grant money and said, ‘Hey, this isn't going to last'?”Patrick, CEO of VERIFYiQ, and co-founder and educator at TB Academy, echoes that frustration: “It's like budgeting on hopes and dreams instead of facts and forecasts.”

Send us a textFor the longest time, I thought I was doing content wrong.I tried the templates, the batching, the colour-coded calendars. But nothing stuck.Eventually, I realised - I don't need more structure. I need to trust my own rhythm.This episode is a real-time download on how I actually create content. No schedules. No planning. Just ideas sparked in cafés, conversations, and those random 4pm bursts of energy in the car.I'll take you inside my content process, how daily sales come from soul-led messaging, and why being in flow has made my content more potent, profitable, and real than ever.This one's for the creators who've been second-guessing everything. You're not doing it wrong. There's another way.Join the Daily Sales Excelerator to learn daily passive sales and build your first easy funnel. The Flow State shopConnect with me on Instagram here.

In this inspiring and emotionally charged episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike “C-Roc” welcomes powerhouse entrepreneur and podcast host Katherine Zammuto, who shares her raw and remarkable story of starting over from rock bottom. Born in Brazil and raised in the U.S., Kat opens up about surviving a 15-year abusive marriage to a multimillionaire alcoholic, losing everything—including her home, money, and support system—and how she rebuilt her life from scratch. With nothing but her dogs and determination, she drove cross-country to Los Angeles and began asking local businesses if they needed help with social media. That bold move launched her marketing agency and a personal brand that now inspires thousands. Kat reflects on the painful lessons of codependency, the illusion of wealth, and the toxic glamor of social media, while also emphasizing the power of resilience, gratitude, and grit. Her journey is a testament to the human spirit, and a powerful reminder that rock bottom can be the very foundation upon which we rebuild.Website-https://katontheloose.com/Social Media Links/handles-https://instagram.com/katzammutohttps://www.youtube.com/@katonthelooseshow

In this episode I sit down with Paige, an aesthetics expert who build her business from scratch during lockdown & now she is booked MONTHS in advance. Paige shares her real, raw journey. From overcoming self-doubt to building a thriving business. This podcast is for you if you're ready to stop playing small, start believing in yourself, and finally build the beauty business... and life, you actually want.✨ Connect with Paige✨

Getting paid faster is something every contractor wants. Today's construction market brings unique obstacles, and legal help is more important than ever. Join us to learn the steps you need to take to make sure you are getting paid for your work in 2022.Alex Barthet is a trained mechanical engineer who is now a board-certified construction lawyer in the Miami area. His firm was started by his father about 30 years ago, and they now have a team of 30 lawyers who only focus on construction. Alex has many educational outreach resources available to help those in the construction industry, one of those being his weekly podcast, The Lien Zone.What you'll hear in this episode:An overview of Alex's career and the help he offers to the construction industryThe biggest issues Alex sees right now for his clientsHow price escalation contracts are affecting contractors in today's marketWhy it's beneficial to have a lawyer review every contractAn overview of the FREE tools Alex provides for contractors (See Resources)Alex's advice about specific issues for roofing contractors working for a subcontractorHow to get paid as a subcontractorWhy the unequivocal right to stop work is the most significant issue that should be in every contractWhy you have to enforce the lien laws in your state to secure your right to get paidKey provisions to have in place for each jobAdvice from Alex about insurance: “ONLY accept a certificate of insurance from the broker, not from the subcontractor himself.”What to do when you are ready to sueWhat Alex has learned: “The cost in legal fees and the time it takes to litigate a case have very little to do with the strength of your case and how right you are. It has everything to do with how difficult and unreasonable the other side and their lawyer are.”Why arbitration is a better and faster solution in today's world than litigationResources:Connect with Alex and find his podcast: www.thelienzone.comEmail Alex: alex@barthet.comCheck out Alex's FREE tools: www.ContractDetective.comwww.MakeMeConditional.comwww.CalcULien.comMentioned in this episode for state-by-state lien guidelines: SunRay Construction SolutionsCheck out this episode on our YouTube channel at @DaveSullivanRooferShow or use this link - https://www.youtube.com/@DaveSullivanRooferShowBe sure to subscribe, like, and comment!Set up a FREE strategy call with Dave and get a few tips on how you can improve your business: https://davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-call.Interested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, mastermind groups, or fractional CFO services? Email me or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.No Plan? No problem. Download our FREE 1-Page Business Plan For Roofing Contractors: https://theroofershow.com/planThe Roofer Show's Vetted SponsorsAutomate your follow-up process and close more sales with ProLine. Get

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In this episode of "The Roofer Show," host Dave Sullivan sits down with Aaron Hockel from Alta Vista Strategic Partners to discuss the significant challenges roofing contractors are currently facing. They delve into topics such as why fewer homeowners are interested in roof replacements, how rising interest rates are making things more challenging, and what increased competition means for everyone in the industry.Aaron offers some practical advice on how contractors can adapt, such as stepping up their digital marketing efforts, branching out into new services, and ensuring their online presence stands out. Dave also emphasizes the importance of responding to leads promptly and being proactive in reaching out to potential customers.Tune in to hear helpful resources for contractors and how consistent marketing and staying flexible are key to keeping your business growing, even as the market changes.What you'll hear in this episode:Current challenges facing roofing contractorsDecreased homeowner interest in roof replacementsImpact of rising interest rates on project initiationIncreased competition from financially robust companiesImportance of adapting marketing strategies to changing market dynamicsRole of SEO and online presence in lead generationInfluence of AI tools like ChatGPT on consumer behaviorNecessity of diversifying review platforms for better visibilityStrategies for proactive lead follow-up and networkingImportance of consistent effort and staying informed about industry changesResources:Connect with Aaron Hockel and AltaVista: Website, Email, and LinkedIn Check out this episode on our YouTube channel at @DaveSullivanRooferShow or use this link - https://www.youtube.com/@DaveSullivanRooferShowBe sure to subscribe, like, and comment!Set up a FREE strategy call with Dave and get a few tips on how you can improve your business: https://davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-call.Interested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, mastermind groups, or fractional CFO services? Email me or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.No Plan? No problem. Download our FREE 1-Page Business Plan For Roofing Contractors: theroofershow.com/rubyThe Roofer Show's Vetted SponsorsAutomate your follow-up process and close more sales with ProLine. Get started for FREE at https://useproline.com/?via=roofercoach. Use promo code DAVE50 for $50 off your first month's service!Have RUBY answer your phones and tee up the sale by leaving a great first impression. Use this link to get up to $150 off your first month's service: theroofershow.com/ruby.SMA Support Services fills a need by empowering contractors to simplify and optimize their operational processes with virtual assistant services. Explore what a virtual assistant can do for your contracting business. Let SMA do the hiring, training, and onboarding. Check out SMAsupport.us (Tell them Dave sent you.)

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George and Sarah dig into Donald Trump's legal circus—his sociopathic impulses, his warped view of presidential power, and his team's nonstop efforts to delay accountability. From a Ninth Circuit procedural win on National Guard deployment, to recycled immunity claims, to the latest twists in the E. Jean Carroll case, Conway and Longwell explain why Trump's ego—not the law—drives it all.

In today's episode, Dave Sullivan chats with Michael Stone, the author of Markup and Profit, about why so many roofing contractors run into trouble, or even go out of business. They discuss the importance of thoroughly understanding your financial statements, pricing your jobs accurately, and maintaining healthy profit margins. Michael also shares eight red flags that can signal your business is in trouble, like not paying your bills on time or working for free as the owner. The big takeaway? Spot financial problems early, continue learning, and don't be afraid to ask for help or utilize the available resources. That's how you build a roofing business that lasts and actually makes money. Tune in to hear more!What you'll hear in this episode:Challenges faced by roofing contractors in business managementImportance of understanding financial statements and job costsCommon reasons for contractor business failuresThe significance of accurate pricing and markup strategiesThe role of overhead costs in determining profitabilityMarketing and lead generation as critical components for successThe necessity of effective bookkeeping and financial oversightWarning signs indicating potential business failureThe value of continuous improvement and education in business practicesResources available for contractors to enhance their financial acumen and operational efficiencyResources:Find out about Michael's course, Making the Numbers Work in Construction Markup And Profit or call Michael at 360-335-1100Markup and Profit by Michael C. StoneCheck out this episode on our YouTube channel at @DaveSullivanRooferShow or use this link - https://www.youtube.com/@DaveSullivanRooferShowBe sure to subscribe, like, and comment!Set up a FREE strategy call with Dave and get a few tips on how you can improve your business: https://davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-call.Interested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, mastermind groups, or fractional CFO services? Email me or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.No Plan? No problem. Download our FREE 1-Page Business Plan For Roofing Contractors: https://theroofershow.com/planThe Roofer Show's Vetted SponsorsAutomate your follow-up process and close more sales with ProLine. Get started for FREE at https://useproline.com/?via=roofercoach. Use promo code DAVE50 for $50 off your first month's service!Have RUBY answer your phones and tee up the sale by leaving a great first impression. Use this link to get up to $150 off your first month's service: ruby.com/roofershow.SMA Support Services fills a need by empowering contractors to simplify and optimize their operational processes with virtual assistant services. Explore what a virtual assistant can do for your contracting business. Let SMA do the hiring, training, and onboarding. Check out SMAsupport.us (Tell them Dave sent you.)

Imagine standing at the threshold of your home, bailiffs hammering at the door, knowing that once you step outside you'll be homeless. On top of that, your husband has just been diagnosed with an incurable neurodegenerative disease. In one single moment, you're forced to wave goodbye to a life you spent 20 years building while also losing hope for everything that might have come next. For Raynor Winn, it was in this moment of complete despair and panic, that an idea formed after she glanced down and saw a book among the packing boxes. It was about a man who had walked the South West Coast Path with his dog: "We could just fill a rucksack, follow a line on a map and just walk," Raynor thought.So, with nothing but two rucksacks on their back, a tent, and the South West Coast Path as their compass, Raynor and her husband Moth began walking.630 miles…Navigating a path with an ascent equivalent to climbing Everest nearly four times.It's a story so extraordinary, Penguin snapped it up. And it's since become a best-selling book and, more recently, a feature film starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs. Why you should tune inWe all have moments when life derails our plans, when everything feels broken and our dreams seem lost to time and circumstance. But as Raynor's story shows us, sometimes, rock bottom isn't the end. And a long-held dream can become a reality in the most unexpected of ways. Here's what to listen out for:[00:58] The childhood dream.[05:07] When life becomes impossible to juggle.[08:06] Building life on your own terms.[10:21] "This is as bad as life can get."[16:04] The moment everything changed: "We could just walk".[19:58] From self-doubt to bestselling author.[23:48] How material possessions can trap us.Press play now! 

The G7 summit in Canada ended up delivering more drama than diplomacy. US President Donald Trump cut his visit short, skipping the final day of talks, including a key session with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and publicly insulted French President Emmanuel Macron on his way out. So, where does this leave the resolution of the conflicts in Gaza, Israel and Iran, and Ukraine?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.Production: By Europod, in co production with Sphera Network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From The Sunday Story on NPR's Up First, hosted by Ayesha Rascoe.As North Carolina struggles to build back after Hurricane Helene, NPR correspondent Laura Sullivan travels to New York and New Jersey years after Superstorm Sandy to find how recovery efforts fell short. And we learn special interests are shaping how we put communities back together.  This episode was produced by Graham Smith and Andrew Mambo. It was edited by Jenny Schmidt and Robert Little. Kwesi Lee mastered the episode.This series was co-reported with NPR and FRONTLINE, Jonathan Schienberg, Kate McCormick, Dana Ervin, Lauren Ezell Kinlaw and Refael Kubersky.You can watch Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning on FRONTLINE's website, FRONTLINE's YouTube channel, and the PBS App. 

Farace, Tim, and Anthony are all in the house tonight for Episode 122 — and there is no shortage of playoff chaos and sports drama to break down. Dave/Melo? Off on assignment... or more likely watching the Heat's offseason unfold.We start on the ice, where the Florida Panthers now lead the Stanley Cup Final 2–1 after a Game 3 beatdown in Edmonton. The Cats hung a 6–1 L on the Oilers, with Brad Marchand doing what Brad Marchand does (four goals in the series), Sam Reinhart cashing in twice, and Carter Verhaeghe playing like a man possessed. Edmonton? They lost more than the game—they lost their composure, racking up 85 penalty minutes and turning Rogers Place into a wrestling ring. McDavid and crew have some soul searching to do before Game 4.Meanwhile on the hardwood, the Pacers lead the NBA Finals 2–1 over OKC. Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin are out here embarrassing folks, with Mathurin torching the Thunder for 27 off the bench in Game 3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is still doing MVP things, but OKC's depth is starting to crack under Indiana's relentless pace. Let's just say no one had "Pacers in 6" in their playoff pool — but here we are.Now… cue the MSG frustration. The Knicks are flailing through their coaching search, missing on candidates left and right with seemingly no real plan. Farace is already armed with receipts and ready to go off. Tim and Anthony will be there to stir the pot and keep the laughs going — or to just try and talk him down (good luck).Over in Pittsburgh, it finally happened — Aaron Rodgers is officially a Steeler. After months of dark rooms and vague Instagram posts, he finally signed on the dotted line. Not a soul on this show (especially Farace or Tim) is buying the hype — but it will be fun to watch the circus unfold from afar.Elsewhere in NHL news, Chris Kreider is now an Anaheim Duck, closing out his long run as a Ranger. Broadway will miss him, but Anaheim will gladly take the scoring touch and leadership.And on the baseball diamond? NYC is eating right now. The Mets own the best record in baseball — Farace is beaming. The Yankees lead the AL East — Tim is cautiously optimistic and trying not to jinx it. Anthony? He'll be happy to remind us that yes, the Marlins still technically have a baseball team.All that and more tonight on Episode 122 — packed with playoff swings, coaching dysfunction, NFL headlines, and plenty of New York swagger. See you there.

Another NBA voice was added tot he Knicks critic pile after the firing of Thibs

I recorded this episode on a summer walk—with the wind in my hair, the dogs off-leash, and my heart cracked wide open.In this final roundup from the Speak Truth to Live Summit, I'm bringing you seven more powerful conversations that have shaped me in ways I didn't expect. These guests showed up with courage, creativity, deep healing, and big truth—and I'm so honored to share a taste of each of them with you here.Whether you're walking into summer with a full agenda or no plan at all, my hope is that their stories remind you: you're not alone, your voice matters, and there is space for your truth right here, right now.This is the last week to sign up for the summit for FREE. Full access (and all the gifts) is waiting for you at:

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The Knicks are on the hunt for a new head coach after firing Thibs last week. Keith McPherson of WFAN joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to discuss candidates for the job and potential offseason moves as well as reviewing the Yankees and Mets seasons to date. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

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Every now and then, Dave starts recording without a plan...or even an idea...of what he's going to say during the ten-minute walk. Today is one of those impromptu walk and talks. Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide motivation to take the walk⁠ ⁠Subscribe to Dave's weekly email newsletter⁠ ⁠Check Walking is Fitness on YouTube⁠ ⁠Support Walking is Fitness with a virtual coffee⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every now and then, Dave starts recording without a plan...or even an idea...of what he's going to say during the ten-minute walk. Today is one of those impromptu walk and talks. Download a free Fitness Chain Tracker that helps provide motivation to take the walk⁠ ⁠Subscribe to Dave's weekly email newsletter⁠ ⁠Check Walking is Fitness on YouTube⁠ ⁠Support Walking is Fitness with a virtual coffee⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of "The Roofer Show," host Dave Sullivan interviews Jon Starry, owner of Steadfast Roofing in Tampa Bay, FL. Jon shares his journey from IT to roofing, highlighting the company's rapid growth, the importance of in-house crews for consistent quality, and leveraging technology like CRM systems and virtual assistants. He discusses effective lead generation, job costing, and building a strong company culture. Jon also offers practical advice on cash flow management, sales incentives, and continuous learning, providing valuable insights for contractors aiming to grow and improve their roofing businesses. Tune in to hear more!What you'll hear in this episode:Transition from IT to the roofing industryImportance of customer service in business growthLead generation strategies and techniquesBuilding a strong online presence and utilizing SEOSignificance of having a robust CRM systemManaging cash flow and financial planningTracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for marketing effectivenessCreating a positive company culture to retain talentImplementing effective project management and communication strategiesEmphasizing quality control and consistency in work standardsResources:Steadfast RoofingCheck out this episode on our YouTube channel at @DaveSullivanRooferShow or use this link - https://www.youtube.com/@DaveSullivanRooferShowBe sure to subscribe, like, and comment!Set up a FREE strategy call with Dave and get a few tips on how you can improve your business: https://davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-call.Interested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, mastermind groups, or fractional CFO services? Email me or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.No Plan? No problem. Download our FREE 1-Page Business Plan For Roofing Contractors: https://theroofershow.com/planThe Roofer Show's Vetted SponsorsAutomate your follow-up process and close more sales with ProLine. Get started for FREE at https://useproline.com/?via=roofercoach. Use promo code DAVE50 for $50 off your first month's service!Have RUBY answer your phones and tee up the sale by leaving a great first impression. Use this link to get up to $150 off your first month's service: ruby.com/roofershow.SMA Support Services fills a need by empowering contractors to simplify and optimize their operational processes with virtual assistant services. Explore what a virtual assistant can do for your contracting business. Let SMA do the hiring, training, and onboarding. Check out SMAsupport.us (Tell them Dave sent you.)

When your days are all reaction and no intention, especially with kids, stress tends to take the wheel. In this episode, we're talking about how a loose plan can help you live with more joy and less chaos. Helpful Companion Links Order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Episode #419: 5 Things To Do Before Summer Begins Get the next Latest Lazy Letter that lands in inboxes on Wednesday, June 4 Sign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email. Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links) Download a transcript of this episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marketing is a massive issue for most contractors, especially when business slows down. Questions about marketing are common and frequent in contractor Facebook groups and mastermind groups. The goal is to acquire customers in the most efficient way possible, but how do we accomplish that? Dave and John are joined by two friends who have gold nuggets of wisdom to share, along with practical tips to upgrade your marketing strategy. Join us to learn more! Emily May is the owner of M&M Roofing, a commercial and residential roofing company in Lufkin, TX. Crystal Williams is the Marketing Strategist at Lemon Seed Marketing, also in TX. Emily has seen big successes at M&M Roofing because of her work with Crystal on all aspects of her marketing strategy. Emily and Crystal join the show to share their best tips to make the most of your branding and marketing strategies. What you'll hear in this episode: ● An overview of Emily's work (as a nurse who bought a roofing company!) and why she reached out to Crystal for brand and marketing help ● The benefits of a good mastermind group include the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people and learn from them● A look at Crystal's role as a branding and marketing partner for contractors ● John's most significant lesson learned about marketing: “Trust your marketing person–and let them do their thing.” ● Crystal's philosophy of marketing—and how it has worked for Emily's company● Outperforming your competitors is easier than you think!● “Be operationally prepared to book EVERY lead!” ● Your standard operational procedure should be to react and respond immediately to every lead. ● Every marketing plan should be curated for YOUR business.● Is your three-legged stool wobbly? Learn three strategies to grow your business: operational excellence, pricing, and marketing. ● Questions to answer about your brand, opportunities to gather leads, CRM, sales process, digital footprint, and more ● Emily's testimony about marketing success at M&M Roofing ● The marketing piece influences the sales piece of your business. ● Emily's perspective on what's working and what's not working in marketing ● Meet “Roofus,” the armadillo mascot for M&M RoofingResources:M&M RoofingCheck out this episode on our YouTube channel at @DaveSullivanRooferShow or use this link - https://www.youtube.com/@DaveSullivanRooferShowBe sure to subscribe, like, and comment!Set up a FREE strategy call with Dave and get a few tips on how you can improve your business: https://davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-call.Interested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, mastermind groups, or fractional CFO services? Email me or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.No Plan? No problem. Download our FREE 1-Page Business Plan For Roofing Contractors: https://theroofershow.com/planThe Roofer Show's Vetted SponsorsAutomate your follow-up process and close more sales with ProLine. Get started for FREE at https://useproline.com/?via=roofercoach. Use promo code DAVE50 for $50 off your first...

  The Conspiracy To Murder King, Part 3 The JFK Assassination Chokeholds: That Prove There Was A Conspiracy - Find here. The Polka Dot File on the Robert F. Kennedy Killing: The Paris Peace Talk Connections - Find here. Executive Action (1973) Watch here. Gold Warriors by Stirling Seagrave. Read here. Musician Dan Storper passed away last week. Dan was a JFK research financial supporter. RIP. View obituary. The JFK Assassination Chokeholds is now published in French! John Kelin sent Jim old published paperback editions of Probe Magazine. Jim will be offering some of these for sale. The Luna Committee has been extended for another six months. Perhaps they will hold open hearings in the future? Jim encourages Len to have MLK author and researcher John Avery Emison back on Black Op Radio. John Avery Emison recently published "The Deep State Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr." Find here. Are the RFK and MLK charges of conspiracy as easily provable as with the JFK case? The impact to our social structure when RFK and MLK were murdered is the same as with impact of JFK's murder. The Tet Offensive against the South Vietnamese in 1968 was from January 30 - March 20. Read more. Ted Shackley was a CIA in Vietnam. Dean Acheson walked out on LBJ after LBJ after LBJ continued to preach war. Acheson wanted real data. Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford spent 2 weeks at the Pentagon. It was clear there was no plan to win the war. Johnson abdicates on the air after it was obvious he had lost public support to McCarthy. Why did Martin Luther King's advisors want him to vote for McCarthy? King said no. The Poor People's March - MLK was actually trying to change the economic balance of power in the United States. Bobby Kennedy was going to support MLK with his Presidency of the USA. This powerful duo was a threat to the CIA. Jim feels wanting to end the Vietnam War and wanting to help the repressed American people sealed MLK's fate. When RFK let the attendees in Indianapolis know about MLK's murder, he begged them not to riot. Indianapolis was the only major American city that didn't go up in flames that night. The only loss Bobby had before winning the California primary was in Oregon. Cesar Estrada Chavez helped RFK secure the win in California against McCarthy. Bobby closed his speech on June 5, 1968 with "On to Chicago, let's win there!" before being murdered. Ambassador Hotel bus boy, Juan Romero, held RFK after he was shot in the head, putting his rosary in Bobby's hands. Although Jim hates the Dulles, Angleton etc. he appreciates their technical plans to eliminate their opponents. Lillian Castellano was the first person to add up the bullet holes and wounds, realizing more than 10 bullets were shot. This information was first published in the underground paper Los Angeles Free Press on May 23, 1969. Sirhan's gun only held 8 bullets. There was a SECOND GUN firing in the kitchen pantry of the Ambassador Hotel. Sirhan Sirhan was a PATSY! Just like Oswald, James Earl Ray etc.. Robert Kennedy's autopsy was performed by coroner Dr. Thomas T. Noguchi. Noguchi's findings did not uphold the deep state's fairy tale that Sirhan had murdered Robert Kennedy. Bill Harper wrote a 7 page affidavit stating all of the bullets that hit RFK were shot from below and behind RFK. Sirhan was NEVER behind RFK, making it impossible that he was the assassin who shot RFK. Fernando Faura, reporter for the Hollywood Citizen's News, helped bring the RFK case out of the shadows. Col. L. Fletcher Prouty explains how there was no "it" in the Vietnam war; there was NO PLAN to end the war. View here. The primary principle of war is the objective! If you don't know what you're doing, you have no business going to war. What are the 9 Principles of War? Read here. Len ponders if the Vietnam war an effort to control "The Golden Triangle" drug t...

It's not normally news when something doesn't happen… But in this case the Governor's announcement that he isn't calling a special session to address how candidates can get their name on a ballot is political news. Debbie and Taylor discuss this issue and speak with UT GOP Chair Robert Axson.

What is the #1 question from homeowners regarding the roofing industry? “How much is my roof going to cost?” The team at Roofle has developed a powerful price quoting tool called Roof Quote PRO that can enhance your customer service in every way. Times are changing in the roofing industry, and old-school methods don't work with today's consumers. Join us to learn more about this cutting-edge technology that is available now!Dave and John are joined by Mike Goldenstein, the Chief Revenue Officer at Roofle. Mike logged over 30 years in every aspect of the roofing industry before joining Roofle last year. He explains how Roof Quote PRO is changing everything in the customer experience around getting a new roof and why Roofle remains committed to innovation and simplicity in everything they do.Before they talk with Mike, Dave and John discuss the latest developments in the rebranding of DeLaurier Roofing to Peach State Roofing, along with why rebranding is a BIG deal with many details to consider.What you'll hear in this episode:How things are changing rapidly in the roofing industry and requiring a mindset shift from roofing contractorsHow Roof Quote PRO works like no other tool in the roofing industryHow to give the customer a great experience with Roof Quote PROJohn's perspective as a roofing business owner about how Roof Quote PRO solves problems and helps his business in various waysWhy customers trust a roofing business more if you are transparent with your priceWhy price is just one of the pillars that customers consider in the value their roofing contractor can bring themHow Roof Quote PRO can be a tool to connect roofing contractors to local realtors for additional leadsWhat Mike sees in lead magnets that actually workWhy the Roofle team is committed to making Roof Quote PRO “always innovative and profoundly simple”Mike's overview of the new features in Roof Quote PRO that will enhance the customer experienceResources:Connect with Mike Goldenstein:Website, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedInCheck out this episode on our YouTube channel at @DaveSullivanRooferShow or use this link - https://www.youtube.com/@DaveSullivanRooferShowBe sure to subscribe, like, and comment!Set up a FREE strategy call with Dave and get a few tips on how you can improve your business: https://davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-callInterested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, mastermind groups, or fractional CFO services? Email me or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.No Plan? No problem. Download our FREE 1-Page Business Plan For Roofing Contractors: https://theroofershow.com/planThe Roofer Show's Vetted SponsorsAutomate your follow-up process and close more sales with ProLine. Get started for FREE at https://useproline.com/?via=roofercoach. Use promo code DAVE50 for $50 off your first month's service!Have RUBY answer your phones and tee up the sale by leaving a great first impression. Use this link to get up to...

Fan Mail Me BrrrruuuuunnndenWe connect with our listeners in this unplanned, unfiltered episode that touches on everything from mysterious bridge collisions to podcast challenges and fast-food critiques.• Discussion of the Brooklyn Bridge boat crash that killed two people and its strange timing coinciding with Diddy's legal troubles• Comparison to the earlier Baltimore bridge collapse and questioning of the coincidental nature of these events• Candid talk about balancing professional careers with podcast commitments• Encouragement for all team members to take initiative when schedules don't align• Debate about fast food biscuits, with passionate opinions about Popeyes versus McDonald's• Nostalgia for discontinued menu items like McDonald's parfaits and chicken snack wraps• Reflection on how unplanned, authentic episodes often resonate more with audiences than carefully structured content• Embracing natural comedy and real-life observations as the podcast's greatest strengthThank you to all our listeners worldwide! Subscribe to connect with us and share your thoughts on the show. Head over to someassembly.net, our sponsor who could really use some business.Support the showCome back every Tuesday for a new episode each week. You won't be dissappointed, I'll tell you that for free. Subscribe and like us over at sockeytome.com as we begin the best part of our journey into podcasting yet, interacting with all of you. Give us your email as we begin to have more promotions and contests along with my personal favorite, trivia. Thanks everyone and as always, be good.

Today, Dave is excited to speak with John DeLaurier about the hurdles roofing contractors often encounter, especially why traditional coaching doesn't work for 80% of them. They dive into how crucial commitment, mindset, and smart financial management are for success. Dave also rolls out a new mentoring program that provides hands-on support, setting it apart from the usual coaching methods. They touch on the importance of quality control, effective communication with customers, and using technology like CRM systems. Tune in to hear how to focus on improving your business processes to make it more profitable and sustainable!What you'll hear in this episode:Challenges faced by roofing contractorsReasons why traditional coaching fails for 80% of contractorsImportance of commitment and the right mindset for successIntroduction of a new mentoring program for hands-on supportSignificance of financial management and understanding financial statementsRole of CRM systems in improving business operationsStrategies for effective customer communication and managing change ordersImportance of quality control and accountability in roofing projectsMaximizing opportunities for referrals and follow-up with customersEmphasis on working on the business rather than just in it for long-term successConnect with John DeLaurierInstagramTikTokYouTubeResources:Check out this episode on our YouTube channel at @DaveSullivanRooferShow or use this link - https://www.youtube.com/@DaveSullivanRooferShowBe sure to subscribe, like, and comment!Set up a FREE strategy call with Dave and get a few tips on how you can improve your business: https://davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-callInterested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, mastermind groups, or fractional CFO services? Email me or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.No Plan? No problem. Download our FREE 1-Page Business Plan For Roofing Contractors: https://theroofershow.com/planThe Roofer Show's Vetted SponsorsAutomate your follow-up process and close more sales with ProLine. Get started for FREE at https://useproline.com/?via=roofercoach. Use promo code DAVE50 for $50 off your first month's service!Have RUBY answer your phones and tee up the sale by leaving a great first impression. Use this link to get up to $150 off your first month's service: ruby.com/roofershow.SMA Support Services fills a need by empowering contractors to simplify and optimize their operational processes with virtual assistant services. Explore what a virtual assistant can do for your contracting business. Let SMA do the hiring, training, and onboarding. Check out SMAsupport.us (Tell them Dave sent you.)

Today, we're excited to bring you an insightful conversation with Chris Scoville from Improvify. Trust me, this is one discussion you won't want to miss!We're exploring a revolutionary topic in the roofing industry: financing. Chris is here to explain why offering financing options is no longer just a luxury; it's essential for staying competitive and boosting your sales. He'll share invaluable insights on best practices, such as introducing financing early in the sales process and the critical role of capturing customer data. Plus, you'll learn about the exceptional training and support Improveify provides to help contractors seamlessly integrate financing into their business strategies.Listen to the end to understand how offering customized financing solutions can alleviate your customers' financial concerns and open up new sales opportunities. Tune in to hear more!What you'll hear in this episode:The critical role of financing in the roofing industryNecessity for contractors to offer financing options to remain competitiveBest practices for selling financing to customersImportance of early and frequent introduction of financing options in the sales processTraining and support provided for contractors by ImprovifyStrategies for capturing customer data to enhance financing salesImprovify's unique approach to financing without dealer feesTailored financing solutions and their flexibility for different customer needsSimplifying the sales process through user-friendly tools and resourcesSignificance of educating customers about various financing options availableConnect with Chris Scoville and ImprovifyImprovifyYouTubeInstagramResources:Check out this episode on our YouTube channel at @DaveSullivanRooferShow" or use this link - https://www.youtube.com/@DaveSullivanRooferShowBe sure to subscribe, like, and comment!Set up a FREE strategy call with Dave and get a few tips on how you can improve your business: https://davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-callInterested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, mastermind groups, or fractional CFO services? Email me or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.No Plan? No problem. Download our FREE 1-Page Business Plan For Roofing Contractors: https://theroofershow.com/planThe Roofer Show's Vetted SponsorsAutomate your follow-up process and close more sales with ProLine. Get started for FREE at https://useproline.com/?via=roofercoach. Use promo code DAVE50 for $50 off your first month's service!Have RUBY answer your phones and tee up the sale by leaving a great first impression. Use this link to get up to $150 off your first month's service: ruby.com/roofershow.SMA Support Services fills a need by empowering contractors to simplify and optimize their operational processes with virtual assistant services. Explore what a virtual assistant can do for your contracting business. Let SMA do the hiring, training, and onboarding. Check out

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The #1 problem in the roofing industry today affects both large and small businesses. The issue of finding A-players (and keeping them) is a huge struggle for most contractors. If you can't afford an HR department for your business, what are you supposed to do? Today's show has the answer! Join Dave and his guest as they tackle this major obstacle with workable solutions that can work for every roofing business. Paul Sanneman founded Contractor Staffing Source, the world's largest recruiting company that works exclusively with residential and commercial construction companies. They take the burden of staffing your business off your shoulders so you can focus on building and creating, the work that you do best. Paul is also the founder of Dream Business Coaching, and as one of the leading business consultants in the US, has dedicated his life to coaching. What you'll hear in this episode:Paul's background as a coach for 50 yearsA breakdown of the work of Contractor Staffing SourceSteps to find A-players for your business:Write a killer job ad.Post your job ad everywhere.Respond immediately. “Speed to lead.”Filter applicants with assessments, screenings, background checks, and references.Have an onboarding process that works. “If you can't find good people, you probably suck at writing job ads.”Paul's example of using ChatGPT to write a job adPaul's example of the assessment Contractor Staffing Source usesThe function of an applicant tracking system (APS)“WHO they are is way more important than WHAT they know. We can fix WHAT they know, but we can't fix WHO they are.”Why it pays to hire a company like Contractor Staffing Source to do your HR work for youConnect with Paul Sanneman and Contractor Staffing Source:Website, Email, and 415-599-9006Resources:Check out this episode on our YouTube channel at @DaveSullivanRooferShow" or use this link - https://www.youtube.com/@DaveSullivanRooferShowBe sure to subscribe, like, and comment!Set up a FREE strategy call with Dave and get a few tips on how you can improve your business: https://davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-callInterested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, mastermind groups, or fractional CFO services? Email me or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.No Plan? No problem. Download our FREE 1-Page Business Plan For Roofing Contractors: https://theroofershow.com/planThe Roofer Show's Vetted SponsorsAutomate your follow-up process and close more sales with ProLine. Get started for FREE at https://useproline.com/?via=roofercoach. Use promo code DAVE50 for $50 off your first month's service!Have RUBY answer your phones and tee up the sale by leaving a great first impression. Use this link to get up to $150 off your first month's service: ruby.com/roofershow.SMA Support Services fills a need by empowering...

If you think you will just sell your business and retire, think again. Very few roofing businesses will end in a sale or transfer to the next generation. Most will just close their doors. Join us to hear how, with careful planning, you can avoid the dreaded 4 D's that kill so many businesses.What you'll hear in this episode: Setting up corporate structure: why you should avoid sole proprietorship structureWhy your personal money MUST be separate from the company's moneyScott's tips to avoid “losing the corporate veil”The Four D's that can kill your business, and how to avoid them (or at least minimize the damage):Dissolution - Have policies (like a “Shoot-out Provision”) in place to protect a 50/50 partnershipDivorce - Have a written agreement to give notice of a buyout opportunity in case of a divorceDeath - Have an agreed valuation every year, have life insurance in place, and have a plan in the event of the owner's death or retirementDisability - Have disability insurance, talk about the possibility, and put your plan down on paper. Plan ahead!Plan ahead for the 2nd generation of your business and think about your business 10 years from now.“What we're discussing are ways to protect and preserve the business from potential issues that you can avoid if you simply take the direct and up-front approach of doing proper planning, considering the issues, and putting measures in place.”Resources:Website: HPSS Law Check out the retainer program offered by Scott's firm!Email: sdc@hpsslaw.comCheck out this episode on our YouTube channel at @DaveSullivanRooferShow" or use this link - https://www.youtube.com/@DaveSullivanRooferShowBe sure to subscribe, like, and comment!Set up a FREE strategy call with Dave and get a few tips on how you can improve your business: https://davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-callInterested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, mastermind groups, or fractional CFO services? Email me or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.No Plan? No problem. Download our FREE 1-Page Business Plan For Roofing Contractors: https://theroofershow.com/planThe Roofer Show's Vetted SponsorsAutomate your follow-up process and close more sales with ProLine. Get started for FREE at https://useproline.com/?via=roofercoach. Use promo code DAVE50 for $50 off your first month's service!Have RUBY answer your phones and tee up the sale by leaving a great first impression. Use this link to get up to $150 off your first month's service: ruby.com/roofershow.SMA Support Services fills a need by empowering contractors to simplify and optimize their operational processes with virtual assistant services. Explore what a virtual assistant can do for your contracting business. Let SMA do the hiring, training, and onboarding. Check out SMAsupport.us (Tell them Dave sent you.)

Now that we are well into 2025, are you hitting your goals? Do you have specific, written goals? What is going right or wrong? Dave Sullivan and John DeLaurier discuss strategies for higher profits by breaking down John's business goals at Peach State Roofing, along with how he's planning now for the rest of 2025. If you're feeling stuck and don't know how to move forward, this show is for you!What you'll hear in this episode:John's perspective on where he is right now in identifying strengths and weaknesses“This is the time to work ON your business.”Having success with a higher close rate and fewer leadsFinding balance with your three-legged stoolSales depend on converted leads, which depend on your website.John's tips for a great website that stands out“Big revenue doesn't mean big profits.”Niching down is the wisest action.Three specific videos every roofer should have on their websiteCommon questions roofing customers askLower your customer acquisition cost.Guard against profit slippages that are costing you BIG.A virtual assistant can make a huge difference in the customer experience.5-star reviews mean everything!5 components of business success: admin, accounting, marketing, sales, and productionKnow your numbers—and understand what they mean!The bottom line: “Do the basics to balance your three-legged stool: sell work, do work, and keep score.”Resources:Check out this episode on our YouTube channel at @DaveSullivanRooferShow" or use this link - https://www.youtube.com/@DaveSullivanRooferShowBe sure to subscribe, like, and comment!Set up a FREE strategy call with Dave and get a few tips on how you can improve your business: https://davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-callInterested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, mastermind groups, or fractional CFO services? Email me or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.No Plan? No problem. Download our FREE 1-Page Business Plan For Roofing Contractors: https://theroofershow.com/planThe Roofer Show's Vetted SponsorsAutomate your follow-up process and close more sales with ProLine. Get started for FREE at https://useproline.com/?via=roofercoach. Use promo code DAVE50 for $50 off your first month's service!Have RUBY answer your phones and tee up the sale by leaving a great first impression. Use this link to get up to $150 off your first month's service: ruby.com/roofershow.SMA Support Services fills a need by empowering contractors to simplify and optimize their operational processes with virtual assistant services. Explore what a virtual assistant can do for your contracting business. Let SMA do the hiring, training, and onboarding. Check out SMAsupport.us (Tell them Dave sent you.)

Download your free resource: The AI Advantage — A Beginner's Guide to Using AI for Your Personal Growth Goals!What if losing everything was actually the moment you were finally found? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, you'll meet JR, a man who went from leading a successful software company to having no paycheck, no plan—just faith. But what happened next? That's where the fire of purpose was born!Who Is This For?If you've ever wondered why your life suddenly took a turn you didn't expect… if you've questioned your worth when everything you built started to fall apart… if you're a ministry leader, a churchgoer hungry for purpose, or simply someone who's felt lost while searching for God's plan—this episode was made for you. Whether you're in a spiritual wilderness or facing a fresh start, JR's journey will challenge your thinking and reignite your calling.Looking for the Links?

Have you considered what a virtual assistant can do for your roofing business? If you aren't sure how the process works or what the specific benefits are, today's show lays it all out for you. Dave and John are joined by Adam Patterson of SMA Support, which provides an amazing service that is crucial to the success of many contractors. They hire, train, and provide VAs to help improve your business process and run the nuts and bolts of your business as dedicated team members. Join us to learn more!What you'll hear in this episode:John's testimonial about what a VA can do for your roofing business (Check out Episode 373: Everything You Need to Know About Virtual Assistants with Chris Diroll.)Adam's path from consulting and private equity to SMA SupportBuilding a business of value by taking advantage of outsourcing opportunitiesIdentify the WHY of your businessAchieving your goals in an affordable, efficient way with a VACharacteristics of an engaged employee—like an SMA Support VAEliminate the struggle and potential mistakes in the hiring process by employing a VARepeatability structure, decision mapping, and nesting: how an SMA Support VA gets it doneJohn's perspective of Kathleen's valuable role as the VA for Peach State RoofingNo time to train a VA? SMA takes care of that!Adam's take on managing people and offering incremental bonuses to exceptional VAsThe role of a VA in getting reviews, getting faster payments, and providing excellent customer serviceWhat can a VA do for you? You, the business owner, can spend less time each week in “the drudge zone.”Adam's view of what's going on right now in the private equity worldConnect with Adam Patterson and SMA Support:WebsiteResources:Check out this episode on our YouTube channel at @DaveSullivanRooferShow" or use this link: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveSullivanRooferShowBe sure to subscribe, like, and comment!Set up a FREE strategy call with Dave and get a few tips on how you can improve your business: https://davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-callInterested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, mastermind groups, or fractional CFO services? Email me or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.No Plan? No problem. Download our FREE 1-Page Business Plan For Roofing Contractors: https://theroofershow.com/planThe Roofer Show's Vetted SponsorsAutomate your follow-up process and close more sales with ProLine. Get started for FREE at https://useproline.com/?via=roofercoach. Use promo code Dave50 for half off your first month's service!Have RUBY answer your phones and tee up the sale by leaving a great first impression. Use this link to get up to $150 off your first month's service: ruby.com/roofershow.SMA Support Services fills a need by empowering contractors to simplify and optimize their operational processes with virtual assistant services. Explore what a virtual assistant can do...