Top 3 Roofers

Most roofing companies don't fail because they do poor work. They fail because of what happens behind the scenes – OPS. In this episode of the Top 3 Roofers Podcast, Carm Taglia sits down with Marlene Segura, founder of OnTop Roof Support, to discuss the operational blind spots that quietly destroy profitability in roofing companies. From cash flow problems and deposit policies to job costing, sys...

In this episode of the Top 3 Roofers Podcast, Carm Taglia sits down with Ethan Van De Hey from Infinity Exteriors to break down what private equity-backed roofing companies are doing differently when it comes to AI, marketing, customer experience, lead handling, and scale. They unpack how AI platforms like OpenAI, Google, and Claude are changing how homeowners choose roofing companies — and why re...

In this episode, Carm sits down with Tom Gunsinger of Bel-Con Design Builders and SnowVent Co. to break down what’s really happening inside the roofing and construction industry right now. They dive into how steel and aluminum tariffs are disrupting projects, driving up costs, and forcing tough decisions across commercial and residential jobs. But beyond tariffs, the bigger issue might be contract...

Breaking into commercial roofing sounds like the next big move… but for most contractors, it’s where things start to fall apart. In this episode, Fernando Saavedra, founder of Veristra, pulls back the curtain on why so many roofers fail when they make the jump from residential to commercial. From bidding and estimating mistakes to cash flow traps and relationship-driven deals, this conversation di...

In this episode, Carm Taglia sits down with Blair Witkowski to break down how AI is already changing the way contractors get found—and why most are behind. They dive into real examples of roofers getting calls directly from AI platforms, why tracking is still messy, and how buyer behavior is shifting fast. Today’s customer isn’t just searching—they’re asking AI who to hire. They also cover what ac...

GUEST: James Peel – Longboat Key Roofing INC GUEST LINKS: https://www.longboatkeyroofing.net/ Most roofing jobs don’t fail because of materials. They fail because of poor execution, lack of oversight, and rushed work. James Peel joins the show to break down what it really takes to succeed in Sarasota’s high-end roofing market, where homeowners expect quality, communication, and accountability. If...

GUEST: Ron Snouffer – Pubic Insurance Adjuster, National Claims Negotiators GUEST LINKS: https://nationalclaimsnegotiators.com/ Most roof claims don’t fail because of damage — they fail because of documentation, policy traps, and bad timing. Public adjuster Ron Snouffer joins the show to explain what actually happens when claims go sideways, why insurance companies push back, and how roofers can p...