Jim Ahlin

Roofing Success

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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.

Author

Jim Ahlin

Category

Business

Podcast website

roofingsuccesspodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

165: The Power of Value-Centric Business Strategies with David Poggensee 22.08.2023

David Poggensee is the owner of Texas Select Construction and a respected roofing coach. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he later moved to Texas, where his passion for construction flourished. With a keen eye for innovation, David founded Texas Select Construction and quickly earned a reputation for excellence. Now, as a roofing coach, he encourages thinking outside the box when discussing roofing opport...

164: Consistency Counts: Building Trust for Your Roofing Company with Sej Sorathia Deribin 15.08.2023

Sage Sorathia Deribin is the Co-Owner of Capitol Roofing and a lifelong resident of New Jersey. She obtained her college education in New York City and worked in the corporate banking industry for 15 years prior to transitioning into roofing. Sage experienced personal changes, including a divorce and having two young daughters, which led her to start her own company. She previously worked at a sta...

163: The Fuel of Passion - Why Having a Purpose is Essential for Roofing Success with Lance Sherry 08.08.2023

Lance Sherry was born and raised in Defiance, Ohio. After graduating from The Ohio State University back in '08, he faced some challenges finding a job in his field. Life had other plans, though, and he found his way into the roofing industry, starting as an installer and eventually climbing the ladder into sales. Then, in the winter of 2016, Lance took a leap of faith and followed his passio...

162: Bridging the Gap - Leveraging Systems and Processes for Roofing Success with Brenna Shepherd 01.08.2023

Brenna started her career in education as an adult ESL teacher in California. In 2016, she and her husband moved to Indianapolis so that her husband could pursue a degree in motorsports engineering at IUPUI. During the pandemic, she began working for Rojas Roofing as a driver and roofing assistant. After learning about the roofing trade hands-on, Brenna transitioned into an office role and has rec...

161: Breaking the Mold - Rethinking Success and Redefining Education with Jen Silver 25.07.2023

With only five years in the roofing industry, Jen Silver is a relative newcomer compared to many. But in this short period of time, Jen has already made her mark in the Utah roofing community. She began working the phones as an inside sales representative at Roofline Supply, a subsidiary of SRS Distribution. From there she went on to work at a small Utah roofing company as its sales manager. Jen d...

160: Building a Winning Roofing Team: The Importance of Accountability & Unity with Mishell Cox 18.07.2023

Meet Mishell Cox, the proud owner of Cox Roofing, who exemplifies determination and goal-driven entrepreneurship. Mishell holds degrees in Business Administration, International Business, and Marketing from The Kelley School of Business, where she honed her skills and knowledge. Fluent in two languages, Mishell's biculturalism has been instrumental in her success, allowing her to become a cer...

159: Unlocking the Secrets to Scaling Your Roofing Business with Sam Allsopp 11.07.2023

Meet Sam Allsopp, the accomplished managing partner at Neal Roofing and Waterproofing. Sam, a driven individual, co-founded the company with a vision to revolutionize the roofing industry through the integration of cutting-edge technology and modern business practices. Since its inception in 2019, Neal Roofing and Waterproofing has witnessed remarkable growth, with revenue doubling year after year...

158: The Evolution of Your Roofing Business: What Happened Here Won't Get You There w/ John Hogan 05.07.2023

John Hogan is the owner and founder of Blue Nail Exteriors, a leading exterior home renovation company located in Montville, New Jersey. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to community, John has successfully led his company to become one of the most respected and trusted names in the industry. Having grown up with a father in the industry for nearly 50 years, John developed a deep appr...

157: Crafting a Roofing Dynasty: Mastering Customer Experience and Professionalism w/ Ryan McCaslin 27.06.2023

Ryan McCaslin is an accomplished sales professional with over 15 years of experience in sales and sales training. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Thomas College and has established himself as a successful leader in the construction and development industry. Born and raised in Central Maine, Ryan started his career in a corporate environment but eventually gravitated towards the f...

156: How Roofers Can Build a Winning Team with Trust, Heart, and the 'Give a Damn' Factor w/ Russ Gordon 20.06.2023

Russ Gordon is the founder and owner of Dragon Scale Roofing, a company committed to bringing real change to the roofing industry. Russ grew up in a broken home and left at 16, working multiple jobs until he joined the army. After his service, he worked in both construction and sales, finding success in both but ultimately enjoying sales more. Russ is married to an amazing woman, has five grown ki...

155: A Revolutionary Approach to Finding, Recruiting, and Hiring Top Talent for Your Roofing Business w/ Jody Underhill 13.06.2023

Jody Underhill is an established internet marketing and recruiting strategist who helps organizations leverage social media to share their message to increase profits and recruit and retain A players on their team.  He has worked with DigitalMarketer.com, Darren Hardy, the publisher of Success Magazine, Winner of Last Comic standing John Heffron, along with national and international corporations...

154: Grow Your Roofing Business by Appointment Selling & Inside Sales Follow-up w/ James Baskin 06.06.2023

James King Baskin is the Founder of Outsource Kings from Florida but living most the time in South America Colombia. A former Insurance agent who didn't have time to call leads and found himself with no system to follow up with prospects he create a remote managed team of employees for all things phone calls. The company  focuses on over communication with clients, welcoming any feedback as w...

153: Focusing On People & Integrity Above All Will Build An Unstoppable Roofing Brand 30.05.2023

Brian Walton is a highly respected General Manager and Partner at BFARR Contracting, a family-owned and -operated company that provides superior roofing, solar roofs, electrical, window, siding, and exterior services. With a philosophy based on Building Relationships, Brian and his team have become known for their commitment to honesty, integrity, and workmanship on every job, every time. As Presi...

152: Done Beats Perfect: The Art of Implementation in Your Roofing Business with Pat Readyhough 23.05.2023

Pat has been in the home remodeling and construction industry for almost 30 years.  His journey began in college running painting crews to help pay for his tuition while attending Virginia Tech.  Upon graduating, he went to work as an in-home rep selling roofing, siding, windows, and doors. After learning the operations side of an exterior remodeling business, he built and sold his own exterior re...

151: The Power of Teamwork in Roofing: Scaling & Achieving Change with Patrick Muhs 16.05.2023

Pat Muhs is the owner of Moose Roofing. Muhs grew up in a family-owned construction company and has been in the roofing business in Omaha since 1997. With a Best of Omaha designation 2018 and a repeat in 2019, and backed by numerous positive customer reviews on Google and Facebook, which Muhs says is a reflection of the incredible dedication of a team of employees who he treats like family. “They...

150: 2023 Roofing Industry Benchmark - Where Does Your Business Stand? with Kaili Smith 09.05.2023

Kaili Smith is the VP of Marketing at JobNimbus, the number one roofing software. Kaili's passion for marketing and roofing has led to a lot of fun projects, one of the latest ones being the 2023 Peak Performance study. Her passion for behavioral marketing and teaching others how to amplify their talents has changed how JobNimbus approaches marketing and customer communication. Kaili is the l...

149: Making the Most of Limited Time with Fun and Efficiency with Curtis Yates 02.05.2023

Curtis Yates is a highly experienced professional in the roofing and construction industry. As the President of Yates Roofing & Construction, based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he leads a team of hardworking and honest individuals who are dedicated to delivering the best roofing and construction services to their clients. Before joining Yates Roofing, Curtis served as Sales at Elliott Roofing,...

148: Uncovering the Potential of the Roofing Industry with George Villegas 25.04.2023

George Villegas is the proud owner of Marva Roofing, a reputable roofing company based in Edinburg, TX. With over 13 years of service in the US Army, George has instilled a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence in his roofing business. He also holds a 4-year degree in Computer Science, which has helped him apply advanced technology and innovative solutions to his roofing services. As the...

147: How Contractors Can Maximize Their Resources for Success with Tobiah Rocker 18.04.2023

Meet Tobiah Rocker, a passionate contractor and restoration specialist with a deep commitment to making a positive impact in his community. As a single father, Tobiah understands the importance of hard work and dedication and brings these qualities to every project he undertakes. With years of experience in the restoration industry, Tobiah is dedicated to providing exceptional service and exceedin...

146: The Role of Self-Discipline in Overcoming Excuses & Achieving Roofing Success w/ Paul Nolan 11.04.2023

Paul Nolan is the CEO of Regal Roofing, a leading roofing company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Paul's passion for roofing stems from a difficult experience in his past. He was getting screwed over in his previous job, which inspired him to start his own roofing company. This experience has instilled in him a strong sense of entrepreneurship and has been instrumental in shaping his vision for Re...

145: Entrepreneurial Mindset: Overcoming Failed Startups & Scaling a Roofing Business w/ Otis Floyd 04.04.2023

Otis Floyd is a former professional football player turned successful roofing business owner, based in Douglasville, GA. After graduating from the University of Louisville with a degree in Criminal Justice, Otis went on to play 11 seasons of professional football in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and XFL.Following his football career, Otis worked as an insurance adjustor for over a decade, gai...

144: Why Knowing What You Want is Key to Success in Your Roofing Business w/ Robin Scherer 28.03.2023

Robin Scherer is the Chief Executive Officer of Trust Roofing, a reputable roofing company based in South Florida. Robin has built a solid reputation for providing high-quality roofing services that exceed the expectations of clients. As the CEO of Trust Roofing, Robin is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the company and ensuring that the business runs smoothly. Robin and his team...

143: How Roofers Can Expand Their Mind & Business By Breaking Mental Barriers w/ George Boudreaux 21.03.2023

George Boudreaux III is the CEO of Pelican Roofing Company, in Lafayette, Louisiana. George was a frustrated house flipper and saw a soft market. Despite himself and managers knowing nothing about roofing, he grew quickly to 19MM in sales while creating a great reputation - heavy focusing on self development. George and the team are data hogs. They have really great measurement systems in place fo...

142: How Roofing Companies Can Benefit from a 4-Day Work Week with Rae Boyce 14.03.2023

After spending over decade in startups across a variety of industries, Rae joined a tech company based in Boulder CO for several years before the company went public. This experience solidified her love of metrics and data-informed leadership and continues to drive her current work as the Head of Operations at Integrity Pro Roofing. Rae is passionate about technology, innovation, and creating an i...

141: The Importance of Building a Good Team for Your Roofing Business with Chris Gonsalves 07.03.2023

Chris Gonsalves is a heart and soul owner with building in his nature. He created Millstream Construction at 19 years old and has propelled it to $6 Million in Annual Revenue. He has infused his company with his customer-centric approach, through the planful implementation of systems and skillful delegation. He is a serial entrepreneur, owning a building Construction company and partnering in a su...

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