The Roofer Show

The recession we’re in now may have come out of the blue, but it’s actually very similar to the last great recession we had. And like that one, it won’t last forever. Many contractors were not prepared and their businesses were not able to survive. There were other contractors whose businesses not only survived but thrived. On today’s show, Dave and his guest, Spencer Powell, discuss how to provid...

The recession is coming! The recession is coming! That’s what you hear on the news every night. Manufacturing is down, property values down, and retail stores filing bankruptcy. But construction is booming, we can’t find people to do the work because unemployment is low, and the stock market is at record highs. Recession? What recession? What’s going on? It’s been over 10 years since the last rece...

Hiring a sales team can be a real challenge for contractors. Scott Berman with Florida Window and Door has built a huge window installation business in Florida that relies on dozens of sales people to continue that growth and profitability. Scott shares how he hires the best and puts them through his extensive training program. We get into a number of topics including lead generation, personality...

Do you have an employee manual for your contracting business? Has it been updated recently to protect you against an employee complaint or lawsuit? In today’s interview with construction employment attorney Philip Siegel we review the new laws that you need to be aware of and the action you need to take. We also get into the latest changes in the immigration laws and the new requirements every bus...

As you may know I do 1-on-1 coaching with roofing contractors. Today, I had a great call where we discussed the struggles this contractor was having and how we are designing a business plan to get him on the right track to achieve his “end” or his long term goals for success. I wanted to share this call because so many contractors are facing these same concerns. I know I did, and we can all learn...

The #1 listener requested topic for the podcast is always how to get more leads and sales. That is what we talk about today in my interview with Tim Musch. We aren’t talking about just any leads, but quality leads and how to convert them into profitable sales. Tim’s company MarketSharp is a leader in CRM software designed for contractors. Tim has a system that can grow your business by over 60% wh...

If you want a consistent flow of qualified leads you need to listen to my mini-course with Marc Levesque and learn how a professional PPC campaign can get your company’s name in front of new prospects ready to buy your services. Once you have their attention Marc gives you the secrets to converting those clicks into qualified leads using the right landing pages. Show Highlights: PPC is pay-per-cli...

Randy has built a business on the core principles of Faith, Family, Honesty, and Integrity. With his commitment to challenging our industry’s status quo and providing opportunity for others, Randy has built an amazing roofing company that continues to grow exponentially while providing an amazing quality of life for everyone involved. He has hired and trained over 50 people and has built systems a...

Have I got a jam-packed episode for you today! I’ll be covering some industry news about upcoming expos, a new app from Owens Corning, the importance of networking, and timely information on the advantage of strategic partnerships. I want to remind you first, though, about how important it is to have a business plan in place. You can download my FREE 1-Page Business Plan from my website to help yo...

In today’s show, I review the growth strategies of 3 of my coaching clients and develop a plan for where they want to take their businesses and how to get there. Show Highlights: Consistently doing the small things well is how you succeed in business. You must show your customers how you’re different and better than the competition and why you’re charging a higher price. Dave shares his plans for...

In today’s interview, you will learn how to maximize the profit on that big backlog of work we all have on the books. As we take on more work, most contractors experience “slippage” in their profit margins and lose control over what started out as a profitable job but have now turned into a loser that we’re just trying to close out. You're making the same amount of profit you were before, but now...

Today I’m in the hot seat when I’m interviewed by fellow podcaster Dr. Sabrina Starling on her podcast, Profit by Design. Sabrina is the author of How To Hire the Best for the Construction Industry and helps construction business owners with work/life balance and hiring challenges. We have a conversation about hiring the best people so you can have the free time to spend with your family and get a...

Do you spend your days just putting out fires instead of feeling in control and growing your business? In today’s interview with business coach Tony Booth, you’ll learn how to take a step back and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your company using The Contractor’s Evaluation Wheel. This simple tool helps you look at the eight key areas you need to master to run a successful contracting bu...

There are so many mistakes to be made in the area of markup and profit, and there are plenty of contractors out there making those mistakes--and those are the ones who can’t keep their businesses afloat. If your business isn’t as profitable as it needs to be, then you need to hear what Michael Stone has to say. He’s been with us in Episode 14 and Episode 66, and now he’s here to talk about the spe...

Too many contractors I work with tell me “Are you crazy? I can’t take a 2-week vacation. My business can’t run without me.” They’re chained to their business! That’s because they haven’t set up the simple processes and put the right people in place to grow a business that doesn’t rely on 1 or 2 key people. If that’s you, you're never going to grow your business and have a responsible, accountable...

Roofers need a Facebook/Instagram strategy because it offers a great opportunity to reach future customers. The next person buying a roof from you is most likely using one or the other, probably both, for almost an hour a day.  Today, I interview social media expert Aaron Hockel to find out what’s working today to get more qualified leads for contractors. Show Highlights: Dave’s challenge: Two wee...

Contractors ask me all the time if I were to start another roofing business what would be the #1 thing I would do. I always tell them the same thing. I would start with a written business plan. Without a written plan you can’t have the clarity of where you want to take your business and how you’re going to get there. That’s why I wrote the 1 Page Business Plan. You can download it for free from my...

So many business owners just aren’t making the profits they should! The failure rate is shocking, but what’s even worse are the people who are working their lives away and earning so much less than what they should. On today’s episode, you’ll learn which jobs are making money, which jobs are losing money, and what to do about it. What you’ll hear in this episode: How we can make more money: either...

In today’s interview, I talk with Vicki Suiter with Suiter Business Builders about why some contractors companies have a consistent flow of quality applicants and why others don't.  Vicki shares what causes these differences and how you can be the company that attracts quality candidates.   We also drill down on his to find and recruit great candidates as well.  Enjoy! Show Highlights: Every contr...

Why does my P&L tell me I’m making money but I don’t have any cash in the bank? I hear this from contractors all the time. Where did the money go? Today, we are going to answer that question and others in my interview with Business Coach Shawn Van Dyke. We’ll also get into Shawn’s new book, Profit First For Contractors, and learn how you can transform your construction business from a cash-eating...

Today we’re going to get into Part 2 of my best 15 Quick Tips for an awesome 2020. If you missed Part 1 you’ll want to download and listen to that show, as well, for a more comprehensive overview of my Quick Tips 1 through 8. Finally, be sure to share this show with another contractor so that they can have an awesome 2020, too! Show Highlights: Dave recaps his first 8 Quick Tips that he shared in...

Are you ready for an awesome 2020? Now is the time to be sure you get a running start at 2020 and have your best year ever with my best 15 Quick Tips for a profitable new year. Show Highlights: Before getting into Dave’s best 15 Quick Tips, here’s a great customer service tip that will help you differentiate yourself from the competition: On your way to an appointment, always send a quick text to...

Contractors always tell me they need more leads. It’s always more leads. And not those crappy leads. No, they want qualified leads. In today's interview with Anna Anderson we lay out the steps to set up a marketing plan that will bring in a consistent flow of qualified leads over the long term. Show Highlights: Anna gives an overview of The Roofing Technology Think-Tank and its mission and discuss...

My salespeople had a favorite “Whine”—"Homeowners only care about the price and we’re too expensive.” When in fact, survey after survey tells us that price is rarely the main reason why homeowners select a particular contractor. In today’s interview, I discuss the sales process you need to get your price, with expert John DeRosa. What you’ll hear in this episode: John’s work as director of contrac...

The recession is coming! The recession is coming! That’s what you hear on the news every night. Manufacturing is down, property values down, and retail stores filing bankruptcy. But construction is booming, we can’t find people to do the work because unemployment is low, and the stock market is at record highs. Recession? What recession? What’s going on? It’s been over 10 years since the last rece...