The Roofer Show

Want to sell more roofing jobs? Financing might be the answer for you! In today’s show, you’ll learn how to boost your sales with a seamless process of fast funding that appeals to your customers. Join us to learn more!   Chris Scoville is a pioneer in home improvement financing. He is a true advocate for roofing contractor success while looking out for the best benefits for homeowners, as well. H...

Getting more leads does NOT equal sales success! Leads that aren’t well-qualified and specifically targeted will waste your valuable time. We are diving into this topic in today’s show. Join us! Before Dave and John get into the interview with today’s expert guest, they discuss John’s rebranding process at DeLaurier Roofing, especially how he’s going about this expensive endeavor. Rebranding exper...

Welcome to this episode of The Roofer Coach! My co-host, John DeLaurier, is not with us today because he is attending a seminar and learning cool, new stuff. I’m talking with one of our mastermind group members about why and when you might need an attorney when working with insurance companies. Join us to learn more!   Brian Huf is the owner of Modern Roofing Group in Denver, Colorado. We are...

Are you looking to grow your construction business, but hate bookkeeping and accounting? Are you skeptical about hiring any accountant for fear of embezzlement or being ripped off? If so, tune into today’s podcast to get quick and easy tips on how to turn a people-dependent money pit, into a process-dependent cash cow with today’s guest, Randal DeHart. Listen to Randal and Dave discuss: The differ...

What are the important considerations for roofers who want to move into the commercial space? Is it really that different from residential roofing? Many residential roofers want to transition into commercial roofing without being adequately prepared. Join us for a closer look in today’s show! John and Dave begin with updates from DeLaurier Roofing in the wake of John’s recent two-week vacation. Hi...

 We’ve got a great show for you today with our returning guest, Tommy Mello. He is “The Home Service Millionaire” who joined us for Episode 281: How to Build a $100 Million Home Service Business . Tommy is the owner of A1 Garage Door Service, host of The Home Service Expert podcast, creator of the Freedom Conference, and author of Home Service Millionaire and his latest book, Elevate: Build a Busi...

Are you ready to see your sales numbers skyrocket? This is the show for you! We have talked for months about doing a show about the best sales process that we teach in our coaching program. My co-host, John DeLaurier, and I developed this process after many years of trial and error in the roofing business. The point is that a smart guy doesn’t learn from his own mistakes but from the mistakes of o...

If you’ve ever spent any time thinking about retiring or any other reason for why you might sell your business somewhere down the line, don’t miss today’s show! My guest, David Lupberger, helps contractors with strategies in exit planning when they’re thinking about selling their businesses. There’s a lot that goes into this planning, and that is what we’re going to get into today. David is not on...

What is the #1 complaint I hear from roofing contractors? They have NO free time to be with their families and friends, and their weekends are filled with phone calls, emails, and work. There is a better way! Join us to learn why you are wasting your time with the wrong tasks for the wrong people—and what you can do about it. Dave is joined by Dominic Rubino of Profit Toolbelt . He is a real-world...

What you’ll hear in this episode: A recap of John’s week and Dave’s week The value of going to conferences–IF you implement what you learn Why getting back to the basics begins with communication and answering every phone call How DeLaurier Roofing uses systems and processes to do radius marketing How Daniel came to SendJim four years ago and now helps contractors leverage their customer lists wit...

Welcome to The Roofer Show! What you’ll hear in this episode: How Brian ended up writing a sales training course on building service departments Why roofing service departments are built to withstand recessions and economic downturns and maintain profitability How (and why) you should get started with a service department How to use Brian’s pyramid model to structure your service department Why pr...

Today’s episode is a little unusual in that John DeLaurier and I are taking a deep dive into his business, DeLaurier Roofing. When we coach clients together, we emphasize that business success begins with a business plan. John explains how he has implemented a business plan, put strategic systems/processes into place, and built a successful team. Join us to learn more!   What you’ll hear in this e...

What are the trends affecting your roofing business in 2023? How can you prepare to grow your profitability with a solid marketing plan despite slowdowns in the industry? Join us to learn more in today’s show! We are joined by Aaron Hockel, who is a frequent guest on the show because he has great insights about marketing, online reviews, and getting quality leads. Aaron is a partner and vice presi...

In this episode, Dave and John dive into a discussion about various aspects of marketing strategies and customer engagement in the roofing business. They discuss their recent mastermind group meeting, highlighting the value of collaboration and camaraderie. In today’s discussion, our panel of roofing experts dives into the use of yard signs, QR codes, automated review systems, and more. They also...

Why do so many roofing businesses fail? Why do many family roofing businesses fizzle out before the second and third generations? Today’s guest has the perspective and experience to give us the answers. Join us to learn more! We are joined by Chris Diroll of Tresnak Roofing, located in the Detroit area. Chris took his corporate background in manufacturing into the family roofing business, and now...

We are joined by Jim Ahlin, co-founder of Roofer Marketers and host of the Roofer Success podcast. He does exclusive work with roofers, helping with digital marketing strategies, better brand recognition, and sales growth. His unique approach to marketing in the roofing industry can help set you up for success and profitability.  ***Today’s ONE THING:  2023 is shaping up to be a different kind of...

Know your numbers! The numbers reveal everything about marketing, profitability, and the longevity of your business! Are you marking up your jobs in the best way? Do you understand the information in your P & L statement? Do you know why you should NEVER cut your prices or price yourself according to your competitors? Join us to learn more in today’s show! Michael Stone has over six decades of exp...

The bottom line is that your roofing business will NOT be successful if you can’t close jobs. Today’s show focuses on how to close more jobs by using more automation. Dave and John are joined by AJ Briley, John’s marketing partner, to discuss ProLine , a software solution that automates communication and much more to increase profitability. Join us to learn more!   The conversation begins with Joh...

Know your numbers! You’ve heard it here at least a million times. “Keeping score” is one leg of the three-legged stool of your business, and one of the most important numbers is your gross profit. The roofing business is packed with ups and downs around your cash flow, and you need to navigate that ride with the right approach. Join us to learn more in today’s show! Diane Gilson created Info Plus...

Welcome to The Roofer Coach podcast! We have made some changes and improvements and are rebranding the podcast, business, and platforms from The Roofer Show to The Roofer Coach. Everything we do here is to help you grow a more successful roofing business! We want to help contractors, and we keep it simple by giving you tools to make things happen. I’m joined by my co-host, John DeLaurier, who brin...

  In the roofing business, profitability and success come to those who brand the best. Your brand is much more than the single elements of your company name, logo, and taglines; it is the whole picture of what your ideal customer thinks about your company–and IF you come to mind when they need a roofer. So many roofing contractors struggle with branding, and today’s expert guest has great tips to...

If you’ve been a roofing contractor for any length of time, you know that the industry is changing, customers are changing, and technology is changing. Everything about roofing is changing, and you’ll be left behind if you don’t look for ways to change, grow, and keep up. Old-school ways just don’t work in today’s market. If you want to outpace the competition and create happy customers who give f...

Running a roofing business is a journey fueled by blood, sweat, and tears. No matter how much money you have, you want to optimize your marketing dollars to get the most bang for your buck. Today’s show will be helpful for roofers at any and every stage of the business, whether you’re a grizzled veteran in the business or a rookie who is just starting. Let’s talk about how to best spend those mark...

It’s always nice to talk to someone in the business who is doing it RIGHT. Tommy Mello, “The Home Service Expert,” knows how to take care of his team members, customers, and himself. His business, A1 Garage Door Service, began in 2007 and grew to be a $30 million-plus home service business with over 200 employees in nine states in just seven years. He hosts The Home Service Expert podcast and has...

Every roofing contractor wants MORE leads, MORE activity, and MORE sales. The big question is, “How do I make those things happen?” Today’s show is about using AI technology as part of a cohesive strategy to get there. If you aren’t taking advantage of what AI can do for your roofing business, you are already behind the times. Get with the program! Don’t be afraid to branch out and learn something...