The Start Build Grow Show

In this episode, I sit down with  Gary Eastman , attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of  Axcess Surety  and  SwiftBonds , to break down one of the most misunderstood—and overlooked—topics in the construction industry:  surety bonds .   Gary holds both a  JD  and an  MBA , spent more than  17 years  serving as General Counsel for national and international companies, including  Fortune 500 organiza...

In this episode, I sit down with Cory Cullather, Digital Sales Strategist at WebFX, to break down how AI is transforming the home services industry and what roofing contractors need to do to stay ahead.   With more than 15 years of experience in digital marketing and a deep focus on roofing and home service businesses , Cory shares a practical, no-hype perspective on what's actually changing—and w...

In this episode, I sit down with  Brie Reis , CEO of  Elite Roofing & Solar , and  Jenn Allen , Financial Systems Coach for  The Roofing Academy  and Founder of Lucid Co., to unpack one of the most overlooked—but most important—parts of running a successful  roofing company : the  financial side of the business .   Brie shares lessons from scaling one of the fastest-growing  roofing companies  in...

In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Fenn , entrepreneur, marketing innovator, and founder of CHIIRP , to break down how businesses are losing massive opportunities through poor follow-up —and how AI and automation are changing that. Ryan shares his journey from building businesses in the service industry to creating systems that help companies automate communication, improve response times , and...

In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Hathaway , an experienced entrepreneur and business strategist , to uncover how service-based business owners can reclaim their time, scale effectively , and avoid burnout. Andrew shares his personal journey through extreme burnout , the mental and emotional toll of running a business without support, and the steps he took to regain balance while growing his...

In this episode, I sit down with Brad Stevens , a serial entrepreneur and founder of Outsource Access , to break down how business owners can actually scale using AI, systems, and offshore talent —and why most entrepreneurs are doing it completely wrong. Brad shares his journey from l aunching businesses at a young age to building and scaling multiple companies across 18 countries, including growi...

In this episode, I sit down with Thomas Domin , a serial entrepreneur and founder of RTS , to break down what it really takes to build, scale, and sell a business —and why most contractors struggle to get there. Thomas shares his journey from the military to running multiple car dealerships , and eventually building a multi-million dollar finance company from scratch—starting at his kitchen table...

In this episode, I sit down with Brie Reis , CEO of Elite Roofing and Solar, and Taymar Parry , Member Success Coach and CRM specialist at The Roofing Academy . This roundtable dives into the challenges and solutions around using JobNimbus to streamline roofing operations, from sales-to-production handoffs to job submission processes, supplement tracking, and reporting for full business visibility...

In this episode, I sit down with John Dwyer , a globally recognized marketing strategist and founder of The Institute of WOW , to break down the creative marketing strategies that help businesses stand out in crowded markets. John has spent decades helping companies generate attention, leads, and sales through what he calls "WOW marketing" —campaigns designed to capture curiosity and give customer...

In this episode, I sit down with Dylan McCabe, an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader, to unpack what it really takes to grow a successful business while maintaining balance, perspective, and strong leadership.   Dylan shares candid insights on the challenges of leadership, including how loneliness and heavy responsibility can weigh on business owners, and why having the right support ne...

In this episode, I sit down once again with Randy Hurtado , a respected roofing industry leader, entrepreneur, and COO of The Good Contractors List , to unpack what truly separates top contractors from the rest of the market. Randy shares how the industry is shifting away from pay-to-play marketing and toward trust, credibility, and reduced risk for homeowners . We talk about how AI-driven search...

In this episode, I sit down with  Mike Matalone , Founder and Chief Talent Officer of  XP3 Talent System  and author of the Amazon best-seller  Hire • Train • Retain . Mike shares  actionable strategies  that  roofing  and  trade business owners  can use to  hire  the right people,  train  them effectively, and  retain top talent  to drive  growth.   We dive into the  science of employee engagemen...

In this episode of The Start Build Grow Show, I sit down with Jacob Hicks- CEO, author, speaker, entrepreneur, leadership coach, and mindset expert - who spent over a decade transforming lives and businesses. With 10 years in sales and a proven track record of helping leaders implement sustainable systems, Jacob shares how the wrong mindset can sabotage your growth and what you can do to shift tow...

In this episode of The Start Build Grow Show, I sit down with John Senac, roofing coach, trainer, and co-founder of Name That Shingle, a company dedicated to helping contractors properly identify and report asphalt products. John's journey from being a $3M-a-year producer to becoming one of the industry's leading trainers has given unique insight into the shifts shaping the roofing business today....

In this episode of The Start Build Grow Show, I sit down with Michael Gogan, VP of Strategic Partnerships at HireBus, a company helping home service contractors streamline their hiring process and attract the right talent.   Michael breaks down why hiring needs to be treated like lead generation, how AI and assessments can take the "gut" out of decision-making, and why building a strong hiring bra...

In this episode, I sit down with Devon Hayes and Amanda Joyce, Co-Principals at Elevation Marketing a top-tier marketing agency helping businesses grow through smart online strategies. Devon and Amanda share how marketing isn't just a product it's a service that can transform your business when executed correctly.   We dive into the strategies Elevation Marketing uses to help businesses improve th...

In this episode, I sit down with Shane Carey, Member Success Coach and CRM Specialist at The Roofing Academy . Before joining TRA, Shane spent 7 years at JobNimbus, where he helped build scalable sales strategies and shape CRM product development - contributing to 33% year-over-year growth and multiple funding rounds.   Shane shares how roofing contractors can get the most out of their JobNimbus b...

In this episode, I sit down with Garrett Kurtt, Founder and CEO of OneClick Data , a company transforming the property insurance and construction industries through data-driven solutions. Garrett shares how technology is streamlining roofing claims, reducing errors, and helping roofers get paid faster.   We dive into the inefficiencies contractors face with building codes and insurance claims, and...

In this episode, I sit down with Phil and Jake from Ideal Roofing to talk about how they successfully built and scaled their in-house supplementing team - a move that has saved them time, increased their profits, and given them more control over their roofing business.   They break down exactly how they transitioned from outsourcing supplements to managing everything internally - and why this shif...

Many roofing companies struggle financially because they focus only on revenue and overlook the key factors that drive real profitability. Learn how to set smart financial goals, manage cash flow, price jobs for profit, navigate insurance claims, and stay profitable even during slow seasons.   Understand the biggest financial mistakes roofing businesses make and how to avoid them to grow a sustain...

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Scoville, President of Improvifi, a company revolutionizing how home improvement contractors access financing. Chris shares sales techniques that roofing businesses can leverage smart, contractor-focused financing solutions to grow sales, close more deals, and serve clients better.   We dive into the challenges contractors face around funding projects and how...

In this episode, I sit down with Tim Brown, a passionate entrepreneur and marketing expert who loves sharing actionable leadership and digital marketing strategies to help others avoid common mistakes and achieve success faster.   Tim is the author of How To Become A Hometown Hero, as well as #Growthhackathon: Digital Marketing on a Budget, and WordPress Development for Noobs. He's also a regular...

We've had an incredible first half of the year on the Start Build Grow Show—packed with real stories, powerful insights, and game-changing advice from top leaders in the roofing and contracting world. In this special episode, we're taking a look back at some of the most memorable moments so far. From discovering the power of stoicism to learning how standard operating procedures can scale your bus...

In this episode, I sit down with Claudio Vilas, a business broker who specializes in helping roofing contractors prepare, position, and sell their companies the right way. Before becoming the go-to expert in roofing business acquisitions, Claudio built and sold several of his own companies—and now helps others do the same.   Claudio shares what most contractors get wrong when it comes to building...

In this episode, I sit down with Randy Hurtado, a respected roofing industry leader and founder of a top-rated roofing company with over 1,000 five-star Google reviews. Before building one of the most trusted teams in roofing, Randy spent years in the corporate world—where he learned that fulfillment doesn't come from serving systems, but from serving people. Randy shares the pivotal mindset shift...