How to Grow Your Roofing Business by Buying the Competition with Justin Puetz
From tearing down sheds for $100 on Craigslist... To running a real roofing company with a real team and real systems.In this episode, Justin Puetz shares how he broke out of the “hope stage” of self-employment. You’ll hear what it took to stop guessing, start tracking ROI, hire killer teammates, and finally build a business—not just work a job.He shares the exact mindset shifts that helped him go from: ➡️ Doing it all himself➡️ Winging it and hoping for the best➡️ To building systems, pricing with confidence, and leading a teamYou'll learn how to stop hiring out of desperation and start hiring for character, build momentum with traction tools like EOS, and finally stop winging it and start winning with intention.If you're still stuck in the “hope stage”... wondering if you can build something real... this episode is for you.🎗 Support the Fight Against Cystic Fibrosis Justin and his team are actively fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The walk they’re participating in takes place this Saturday, and every contribution makes a difference. If you'd like to support their team, you can donate here: https://fundraise.cff.org/Rochester25/SlayCF🔗 https://puetzconstruction.com/🤖 Have a question? Ask this customized ChatGPT for the answer! Specifically designed for this episode, it’s here to help! https://roofingpod.com/chatgpt-254Listen to the episode on Spotify & Apple Podcasts (254) 👇🎧 https://roofingpod.com/spotify🍏 https://roofingpod.com/apple-podcastsResources & Links:🤝 Join The Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance: http://roofingpod.com/rsra👉 Take your marketing to the next level: https://roofingpod.com/jobnimbus-marketing🎯 Join Our Facebook Group: https://roofingpod.com/facebookIG: https://www.instagram.com/roofingsuccess/FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roofingsuccess📱 Text Jim @ (612) 512-1812 – Say Hi!💬 Leave Us a Review: https://roofingpod.com/review
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Most Roofers Are Doing Referrals ALL WRONG—Here’s the Fix with Steven Ragsdale
Most roofers WANT referrals, but they’re going about it ALL wrong. They chase realtors, insurance agents, and past customers without a clear strategy. But what if you could build a referral machine that feeds your business on autopilot?In this episode, we dive deep with Steven Ragsdale of Blacksmith Roofing, who cracked the code to scaling a $6M+ roofing company WITHOUT storm chasing, door knocking, or buying leads. Instead, he built a highly profitable, referral-driven roofing business by doing things differently.✅ The number one reason most roofers struggle with referrals (and how to fix it)✅ Why “Hobby-Based Marketing” is the secret weapon for endless leads✅ How hiring the right sales team doubles your revenue✅ Why focusing on the RIGHT customer experience fuels unstoppable growthIf you want to build a roofing company that thrives year after year without chasing the next storm, this episode is for you.🔗 Links: https://blacksmithroofing.com/facebook.com/blacksmithroofinginstagram.com/blacksmith_roofing🤖 Have a question? Ask this customized ChatGPT for the answer! Specifically designed for this episode, it’s here to help! https://roofingpod.com/chatgpt-253Listen to the episode on Spotify & Apple Podcasts (253) 👇🎧 https://roofingpod.com/spotify🍏 https://roofingpod.com/apple-podcastsPODCAST SPONSORS: - The Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance: https://roofingpod.com/RSRA- JobNimbus Marketing Services: https://roofingpod.com/jobnimbus-marketing- PowerUp Agents AI: https://roofingpod.com/power-up-agents-ai- Day 41 Thrive: https://roofingpod.com/day-41-thriveIG: https://www.instagram.com/roofingsuccess/FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roofingsuccessJoin Our Facebook Group: https://roofingpod.com/facebook📱 Text Jim @ (612) 512-1812 – Say Hi!💬 Leave Us a Review: https://roofingpod.com/review
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Your Marketing Strategy is BROKEN—Here’s Why You’re Not Getting Results with Joseph Hughes
Roofers are throwing money at marketing agencies, boosting posts, and running ads… yet leads are slow, close rates are low, and it feels like you’re just burning cash.The truth? Most roofing companies don’t have a marketing problem. They have a marketing control problem.In this episode, Joseph Hughes (Contractor Dynamics) breaks down how to stop the guesswork and take control of your marketing. You’ll learn:✅ The difference between spray-and-pray marketing vs. intentional marketing✅ The biggest waste of marketing dollars (and how to fix it)✅ Why hiring a marketing agency is NOT an easy button✅ The #1 role every roofing company should hire before spending more on marketingThis is the conversation roofing contractors NEED to hear. If you want to stop wasting money, take control of your leads, and maximize ROI, hit play now.🔗 https://www.contractordynamics.com/🤖 Have a question? Ask this customized ChatGPT for the answer! Specifically designed for this episode, it’s here to help! https://roofingpod.com/chatgpt-252PODCAST SPONSORS: - The Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance: https://roofingpod.com/RSRA- JobNimbus Marketing Services: https://roofingpod.com/jobnimbus-marketing- PowerUp Agents AI: https://roofingpod.com/power-up-agents-ai- Day 41 Thrive: https://roofingpod.com/day-41-thriveIG: https://www.instagram.com/roofingsuccess/FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roofingsuccessJoin Our Facebook Group: https://roofingpod.com/facebook📱 Text Jim @ (612) 512-1812 – Say Hi!💬 Leave Us a Review: https://roofingpod.com/review
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How to Scale Your Roofing Company WITHOUT More Leads or Sales Reps with Jonathan Cronstedt
Most owners think scaling means more leads… or hiring more reps. But that’s wrong.In this episode, you’ll learn a whole new way to grow your roofing company WITHOUT chasing more leads or building a bigger sales team.Jay “Jcron” Kronstedt helped Kajabi grow from $6M to $2 BILLION. Now, he’s sharing his 7 P’s of business growth — and how they apply to roofing.You’ll discover:- Why most roofing companies never get real leverage- The 2 types of PURPOSE (and how to use both to win)- How to grow WITHOUT more marketing or sales reps- A simple test to see if your customer experience is strong enough- Why sales and marketing often hide the REAL problem- How to build a business that THRIVES… even if you turned off sales todayhttps://www.jcron.com/🤖 Have a question? Ask this customized ChatGPT for the answer! Specifically designed for this episode, it’s here to help! https://roofingpod.com/chatgpt-251-jcronPODCAST SPONSORS: - The Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance: https://roofingpod.com/RSRA- JobNimbus Marketing Services: https://roofingpod.com/jobnimbus-marketing- PowerUp Agents AI: https://roofingpod.com/power-up-agents-ai- Day 41 Thrive: https://roofingpod.com/day-41-thriveIG: https://www.instagram.com/roofingsuccess/FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roofingsuccessJoin Our Facebook Group: https://roofingpod.com/facebook📱 Text Jim @ (612) 512-1812 – Say Hi!💬 Leave Us a Review: https://roofingpod.com/review
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Why Growing Too Fast Can DESTROY Your Roofing Business (Lessons from a $30M Company) with Curtis Eshghy
What if your biggest dream—building a wildly successful roofing company—is actually your biggest risk? Curtis Eshghy scaled his business to $30M+, but along the way, he learned some hard lessons that almost took him down. In this episode, he shares the dangers of rapid growth, the leadership mindset shifts that saved his business, and how you can scale smarter—without losing control.Curtis reveals:✅ Why hiring too fast can backfire (and what to do instead)✅ The #1 leadership mistake that turns success into chaos✅ How to protect your business from becoming a "house of cards"✅ The key to keeping your team motivated and your company profitableMost roofers think more sales = more success. But if you’re not careful, rapid growth can destroy everything you’ve built. Watch this now and learn how to grow with purpose, keep your company strong, and create a legacy that lasts.🔗 https://www.cnroofs.com/🤖 Have a question? Ask this customized ChatGPT for the answer! Specifically designed for this episode, it’s here to help! https://roofingpod.com/chatgpt-250Listen to the episode on Spotify & Apple Podcasts (250) 👇🎧 https://roofingpod.com/spotify🍏 https://roofingpod.com/apple-podcastsResources & Links:🤝 Join The Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance: http://roofingpod.com/rsra👉 Take your marketing to the next level: https://roofingpod.com/jobnimbus-marketing🎯 Join Our Facebook Group: https://roofingpod.com/facebookIG: https://www.instagram.com/roofingsuccess/FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roofingsuccess📱 Text Jim @ (612) 512-1812 – Say Hi!💬 Leave Us a Review: https://roofingpod.com/review
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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