The Roof Trollz

In Episode 50 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah and Angelo dive into an exclusive prison phone interview with Joe Exotic, the larger-than-life zookeeper and star of the unauthorized Netflix docuseries "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," which exploded in popularity during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, drawing millions with its bizarre saga of exotic animals, bitter rivalries, and al...

In Episode 49 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah and Eddie sit down with Justin Hill , the creative force behind Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions in Merrillville, Indiana. From a backyard garage party to an eight-acre Halloween empire, Justin shares how Haunted Hills grew into a Midwest landmark that now draws 20,000+ people a season. It’s not costumes from Spirit Halloween, this is full-time hor...

In Episode 48 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah, Angelo, and Jim welcome Austin the Intern to the table for his first ever appearance. It’s chaos, comedy, and a little roasting, from Pokémon runs to camera fails to the infamous missed accident footage. Austin shares what it’s like stepping into Roman’s Roofing as a marketing intern, how school meets the real world, and the lessons he’s picking up...

In Episode 47 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, we’re back with Part 2 of our convo featuring Nate Holmes of Statement Roofing and Dustin Cates of 3 Kings Roofing. This one’s less business and way more chaos, drinks are flowing, football debates are flying, and a 50-yard bet takes center stage. From wild claims to nonstop laughs, this is the side of roofing life you don’t see on the job site. 🔥 Highlig...

In Episode 46 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah Muhm and Jeff Semko sit down with Nate Holmes of Statement Roofing for a fast, funny, and real convo on roofing, sales, and why he wrote a children’s book. Dustin Cates of 3 Kings Roofing drops back in and keeps the room lively with his trademark chaos. This is the shop talk that turns into takeaways you can use this week. 🔥 Highlights: ▶ From roof...

In Episode 45 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah Muhm and Jeff Semko continue their conversation with Portage Mayor Austin Bonta, and this time, it’s all about growth, planning, and what it really takes to lead a modern city. From emotional stories about his late dog to controversial opinions on sprawl, Mayor Bonta returns with transparency, wit, and unexpected insights on zoning, education, and h...

In Episode 44 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah and Jeff sit down with one of the youngest mayors in Indiana history, Austin Bonta, the current Mayor of Portage. What happens when a former special ed teacher becomes mayor… and then changes the entire game? From streamlining outdated city codes to supporting his wife’s Carnegie Hall dreams during campaign season, Mayor Bonta shares the behind-the-...

In Episode 43 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, we’re back with Part 2 of our wild ride with Dustin Cates from 3 Kings Roofing. This time, we dive deeper into expansion mindset, culture clashes, and the real cost of growing fast. Dustin opens up about learning from failure, building trust across markets, and why sometimes you gotta create chaos to build clarity. We’re talking franchise energy, satellite...

In Episode 42 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah, Mike, and Angelo sit down with Dustin Cates of 3 Kings Roofing (TX) for a brutally honest look at the future of the roofing industry, and it’s not what you think. From private equity takeovers to collapsing margins and MRP gatekeeping, this episode pulls no punches. Dustin breaks down the hidden war behind the scenes and what small roofing companie...

In Episode 41 of The Roof Trollz Podcast , we’re back after the blackout, literally. The livestream got cut mid-convo in Ep. 40, but we’re reloaded for Day 2 with Dashaun Bryant , aka Roof Hustlers. Fresh off the doors and still fired up, Dashaun comes back harder: dropping mindset bombs, breaking down real sales training, and even spitting a freestyle live on the pod. This ain’t a reboot, it’s a...

In Episode 40 of The Roof Trollz Podcast , Elijah and Mike go LIVE with none other than Dashaun Bryant , also known as Roof Hustlers , for a raw, on-site session during his 3-day sales training with the Romans Roofing team. Dashaun is known nationwide for his door-to-door grind, closing over 650 roofs in just three years and helping roofing companies hit million-dollar months through real sales tr...

In Episode 39 of The Roof Trollz Podcast , Elijah chops it up with Selah, an energy-first sales pro who built his brand by showing up real, not loud. They get into what it really takes to build your audience the right way: not just numbers, but alignment. Selah talks social media, sales burnout, identity in business, and how speaking to the wrong crowd can ruin your message.  If you’ve ever strugg...

In Episode 38 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah Muhm and Angelo Saia sit down with Doug Granger, owner of The End Zone and Granger's at the Clock Tower, and longtime bartender Sarah Berkley, to talk about what it really means to build something for your hometown. Doug went from grilling ribs in a parking lot to owning two neighborhood staples. Sarah’s been behind the bar long enough to know...

In Episode 36 of The Roof Trollz Podcast , Elijah Muhm and Angelo Saia link up with special guest Joshua Couwenhoven, GM of Relianz Restorations of NWI and a longtime friend from their MidAmerica days, for an unfiltered mix of pack ripping, real talk, and roofing business. They open Pokémon cards live on the podcast, drop Midwest roofing wisdom, and get brutally honest about company culture, shady...

In Episode 35 of The Roof Trollz Podcast , the crew chops it up with the one and only Ken Dawgs , also known as Ken Koval, a former million-dollar roofing sales who walked away from sales to sling serious heat on a bun. Elijah Muhm , Angelo Saia , and Mike Cortes take a walk down memory lane with Ken, from chasing leads to chasing tamales. This episode is packed with fire pit stories, Portillo’s h...

In Episode 34 of The Roof Trollz , Elijah and Mike sit down with John Senac, aka John the Roof Pro , for a high-value, no-fluff deep dive into the roofing industry's evolution, ethical standards, and how real training separates the pros from the posers. Known for his game-changing Name That Shingle group and deep consulting knowledge, John breaks down why collaboration is beating cutthroat cu...

In Episode 33 of The Roof Trollz , Elijah and Angelo welcome back their fan-favorite "little worker bee" Kevin Hutson for a no-agenda, shoot-the-shit session that delivers height jokes, childhood trauma, and the business philosophy that's driving Roman's Roofing to new heights! The trio dives into Kevin's journey from firefighter to sales manager, how he's bulked up t...

In Episode 32 of The Roof Trollz , Elijah brings in his ride-or-die crew from National Adjusters, Mike Cortes, Josh Grah, and his fiancée Amanda Vavrek, for a no-filter chat that'll make insurance companies squirm! These claim-crushing pros spill the tea on how they battle billion-dollar insurance giants who'd rather send photographers than actual adjusters to inspect your storm damage....

In Episode 31 of The Roof Trollz , Elijah and Eddie sit down with Derek Durish, local real estate agent, former garbage truck driver, and living proof that grit pays off. Derek shares how he spent over a decade grinding on a garbage truck before flipping the script and building a six-figure real estate career from scratch. From 3AM garbage runs to 12-hour days, all while raising a family and chasi...

In Episode 30 of The Roof Trollz, Elijah and Angelo sit down with two of Roman’s Roofing’s fiercest teammates: Ashley Kotalik and Abigail Durks, for the podcast’s very first all-female staff feature. Ashley shares how she jumped into roofing despite being told it was “financial suicide.” Abigail recalls hitting a deer before her interview… and still buying a car just to start the job. What follows...

In Episode 29 of The Roof Trollz , Elijah and Angelo sit down with Jessie Vega, a guest returning for his second round, despite his initial appearance being taken down.  Jessie shares his wild story of getting fired over that long-lost episode and how it ignited a fierce new start at Romans Roofing. Meanwhile, Elijah recounts an insane travel saga packed with flight delays, overheating planes, and...

In Episode 28 of The Roof Trollz , host Elijah sits down with John Jordan , a true multi-business maverick from Northwest Indiana. John breaks down his journey running a party rental empire, a private investigation service, and an appliance repair company, all while exposing the dark side of insurance claims and local bureaucracy. Expect raw, no-filter insights on business hustle, community challe...

In Episode 27 of The Roof Trollz , Elijah, Jeff, and Angelo sit down with Mayor Tom McDermott Jr. — Navy veteran, attorney, and the longest-serving mayor in Hammond, Indiana. With 22 years in office, Tom opens up about the real challenges of leading a city, the pressure of public service, and what it takes to keep showing up with integrity.  From neighborhood development to handling public heat, t...

In Episode 26 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah and Mike sit down with Aaron T Bethke from NexGen Exteriors, a Minnesota roofer who’s all about grit, heart, and modern hustle. Recorded at Hook Agency’s Minneapolis spot, this one’s a raw, no-filter convo about roofing with purpose, mastering digital door knocking, and having a blast while doing it.  Aaron drops real talk on planting seeds for his...

In this raw, unplanned bonus episode of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah brings in heavy hitters: Bernard Carter (Lake County Prosecuting Attorney), Yolanda Coriano (MADD Victim Service Specialist), Mayor Josh Huddleston, and Councilman Michael Rodriguez—to tackle a real issue: drunk driving. Recorded on the fly after Elijah spotted the mayor walking by, this is a no-filter convo about the tragedie...