Welcome to Roofer Growth Hacks! In this episode, we’re joined by Todd, CEO of Construction Leading Edge, to explore proven strategies for growing your roofing business. We dive into how to streamline operations, implement effective systems, and develop leadership skills to navigate industry challenges, including economic downturns. Todd shares expe…

EPISODE 359: Imagine being booked solid for the entire year but not with the right projects or clients. Sound familiar? Meet Dan Flansburg, owner of Flansburg Construction. This was Dan’s reality until he realized that saying “yes” to every client and project was holding him back. In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Dan, who shares his experien…

EPISODE 358: Did you know construction companies are sitting on untapped training funds? In this week’s episode, Krysta Van Ranst of Building PPL–a consulting firm specializing in training and team building for construction companies–reveals how businesses can use state grants to fund training programs, upskill employees, and boost profitability. T…

Welcome to Roofer Growth Hacks! In this episode, We sit down with Diane Gilson, CEO of Info Plus Accounting, to dive into essential accounting strategies for roofing company owners. We explore how to transform financial chaos into clarity and set up job cost accounting systems that drive long-term profitability. Diane shares her expertise in helpin…

EPISODE 357: Do you feel stuck doing everything in your construction business? Or do you delegate tasks, but somehow, things still end up on your plate? In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, I’m joined by Monish Khadye and Leyah Hostetter to discuss why so many construction business owners have difficulty empowering their teams …

Welcome to Roofer Growth Hacks, the podcast where we spotlight creative solutions to growth challenges in the roofing industry. We are joined by Chris Hunter, founder of RoofingSites.com and author of The Ultimate Guide to Digital Marketing for Roofers. In this special episode, "The October State of Marketing, Chris breaks down the latest trends we…

EPISODE 356: Have you ever felt like your business was running you instead of the other way around? That’s exactly how today’s guest felt for a long time. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Nate Mielke, owner of Skäpar Design Build, to talk about how his challenges–a lawsuit and a knee injury–forced him to rethink his approach to running a con…

Elevate your roofing company’s marketing in 2024 with our essential social media workshop! Discover proven strategies from thousands of industry assessments and learn how to stand out in a crowded market. We’ll cover the Four-Hour Roofing Marketing Machine, must-have post types, effective scheduling, and innovative tools, including AI for boosting …

EPISODE 355: How hard could it be running a construction business with your brother? Meet Sam and Jake Holman, founder and owners of Project Nine Property Group, a UK based construction company specializing in high-end remodels, extensions, and renovations. In this episode, Sam and Jake share their journey from struggling entrepreneurs to running a…

EPISODE 354: Are you tired of constantly putting out fires in your construction business? Does it feel like you’re always one step behind? In this episode of the Construction Leading Edge podcast, I sit down with Brad Haubert, a home building industry expert since 1993. Brad takes us through his journey from running a family-owned home building bus…

One season down and many more to come! Chris wraps up this first season of Roofer Growth Hacks. Chris talks about the talented guests he featured this season and expands on the most important tips roofers should be doing at any time of the year! We hope you got value from our first season today’s episode, so please take a moment to leave us a 5-sta…

EPISODE 353: Running a construction business with your spouse can be quite challenging, but Ashley and Andrea Fleschner of Fleschner Construction have mastered the art of building client trust through their partnership. In this week’s episode, Ashley and Andrea reveal the secrets behind the success of Fleschner Construction and how trust has been a…

When things go south, you want to be the one sitting on a pile of cash! Today, we are joined by the President of Blue Collar Success Group, Chris Crew! Chris’ team is of coaches, marketing experts, and industry leaders who lift up blue-collar businesses. Chris discusses where Roofers can be more confident in their business and how they should look …

EPISODE 352: Do you feel like your business is growing but not necessarily increasing in value? Today’s guest learned it the hard way and now shares how he turned it around. Meet Chris Lee, a seasoned construction and technology entrepreneur who started a contracting business in Austin. Revenue was doubling year after year–everything looked perfect…

What should roofers be paying attention to in Q4? Chris leads the conversation in today’s first monthly, “State of Marketing for Roofers!” Chris talks about what is on the horizon with his team at RoofingSites.com and breaks down what Roofers sub $1M and $1M+ should do in their marketing. Chris gives some key recommendations that will move the need…

EPISODE 351: Imagine waking up every morning feeling like you’re three hours behind. Your phone is ringing nonstop and you haven’t even had your first cup of coffee. Sounds familiar? For over 20 years, this was the daily grind for our guest as a seasoned construction business owner. But everything changed when he joined our Systematize Your Constru…

You’re in the service industry, you didn’t sign up to be a firefighter! Today, we are joined by the CEO and President of Suiter Business Builders, Vicki Suiter! Vicki is a veteran in the service industry and has helped many small business owners for over 30 years! Vicki shares mechanisms for Roofers to implement with their teams to grow faster and …

EPISODE 350: Is it really possible to double your revenue while cutting your work hours in half? Jacob Richmond didn’t believe it–until he made it happen. In this week’s episode, I interview Jacob Richmond, owner of Richmond Construction, a general contracting company based in Washington specializing in custom homes and large additions. Today, Jaco…

Are you paying for Google Ads and seeing no results? In today’s workshop, Chris shares one of Google’s latest tools around Local Service Ads! If you’ve been dumping money into Google Ad campaigns, Chris shares a performance-based tool to make every dollar count towards marketing your roofing company! Don’t forget to grab your free resources, prompt…

EPISODE 349: Are you tired of being chained to your desk, doing estimates, and feeling like your business can’t run without you? It’s time to ditch the estimator hat once and for all and start putting on your CEO hat! In this week’s episode, I’ll reveal a five-step process to help you construction business owners transition out of your estimating r…

Are you looking to retire in the next 5 years? Even if you just started you want to start off RIGHT! We are joined by Co-Founder of the Association of Professional Builders, Russ Stephens, to discuss where roofers can improve their business with systems and where they should be doubling-down to make higher profit margins. Russ and his team have hel…

EPISODE 348: Do you find yourself working late into the night, constantly putting out fires in your construction business? This week’s episode might be just what you need. Meet Travis Balcom, owner of TAB Construction LLC, a custom home-building company based in upstate New York. Travis shares his transformative journey from being the bottleneck in…

Have you ever created an executive assistant in minutes? In today’s workshop, Chris shows off his framework to help roofers train AI to help their company! Chris uses ChatGPT and Claude with extensive prompts and shows how you can do the same! If you haven’t embraced AI yet this is a perfect episode for you to start implementing these tools in your…

EPISODE 347: Running a construction business is tough. It even gets challenging when you’re doing it with your family. However, these two sisters found a way around to turn chaos into order. In this week’s episode, I sit down with sisters Ashlee Mejia and Alexis Izquierdo of MDT Inc., a contracting firm based in Southern California and students of …

Are you looking to sell your business in the next 5 years? Whether you want to sell in the future or not, you need to be ready to sell TODAY. We are joined by Roofing Business Broker, Claudio Vilas, to discuss all of the guardrails that our roofers should have in their business so they are ready to sell. Claudio breaks down how business owners can …

EPISODE 346: Are you tired of the chaos in your construction business? Do you wake up at night worrying about project management and cash flow? Today’s guest might have the solution you need. Meet Eric Fortenberry, the founder and CEO of JobTread, an all-in-one construction project management software for builders and contractors. Today, Eric share…

Did you know you can train AI on your own company? In today’s workshop, Chris dives deep into how you can train AI with content that you already have for your company. Chris uses ChatGPT and Claude with very extensive prompts and shows how you can do the same! If you’ve been looking for a personal assistant, today you’ll learn how to create your as…

EPISODE 345: What makes a construction company attractive to customers? In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Anthony Perera, a serial entrepreneur who has successfully built and sold multiple businesses, including a popular mud racing magazine and a multi-state HVAC company. Today, Anthony shares his journey from his first venture at 19 to his c…

Getting your foot in the door is hard enough, but can you close the deal? Professional mediator and author, Moshe Cohen shares his framework for roofers to build long-lasting connections in any market in high-stakes situations. This episode isn’t just filled with techniques you can try, Chris and Moshe dive into the how of making negotiation second…

EPISODE 344: Do you ever wish your construction business could run smoother, attract better clients, and be more profitable? Join us for a special roundtable discussion with the Construction Leading Edge coaches, Leyah Hostetter, Monish Khadye, and yours truly. Today, we share insider tips that have helped hundreds of construction business owners t…

Creating content is the easiest way to become an authority in your area, how do make it easier for roofers? In today’s workshop Chris unveils his strategy by leveraging AI tools to research and create video content for your roofing company. Can’t think of topics to cover? Wondering what people are searching for? No more excuses, Chris us exactly ho…

EPISODE 343: What’s the most important part of a construction project? Is it pre-construction or the building phase? If you answered the building phase, it’s time to reexamine your system and start prioritizing your pre-construction process. This week’s guest has a lot to share about this topic. Join me as I interview my good friend and owner of Ga…

Are you ready to go on a vacation that is actually worry-free? Ryan Groth, Founder of Sales Transformation Group lays down how roofers get to the next level in their business. Owners are usually trapped and tied to the sales process for the lifetime of their business; this isn’t ideal for anyone’s retirement plan or for the company to survive. Ryan…

EPISODE 342: Imagine starting a custom home building business with no safety net, fully embracing the fear of failure, and emerging victorious. Not many can do that, but this week’s guest did exactly that. Meet Mark Williams. Mark is the founder of Mark D Williams Custom Homes and host of The Curious Builder podcast. With over 20 years of experienc…

How you can hire rock stars for your empire! Ryan Englin, CEO of Core Matters and Author of “Hire Better People Faster”, and “How to Hire the Ones You Won’t Want to Fire,” shares his passion and methods for employee recruitment and retention. Ryan takes out the guesswork around hiring in today’s workshop and paints the picture that many roofers hav…

EPISODE 341: Many of those who find the right “whos” for their business have seen significant increases in success. However, most entrepreneurs are crippled by the mentality that hiring more people is an expense. Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy, authors of Who Not How, beg to disagree. Join me in this riveting discussion with our very own Const…

What does it mean to be a better leader? Randy Goruk, Founder of Leaders’ Edge 360, shares who should be improving their leadership skills and which skills leaders should have. These skills include but are not limited to planning, effective listening, asking good open-ended questions, and having a focal point. Hear how your business can benefit by …

EPISODE 340: Is your business prepared for the unexpected? Many small business owners don’t have a plan for business continuity in case of death or disability. They never thought that by neglecting this crucial aspect of their business, they risk depriving their families and employees of a secure future. In this week’s episode, we’ve invited experi…

AI can look intimidating, where do we start, roofers!? Today’s workshop is a quick lesson to get you started using AI TODAY for your roofing company. No more excuses, Chris is showing you exactly where you can start getting the hang of using ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. Don’t forget to grab your free resources, prompt cheat sheets, AI SEO expert co…

EPISODE 339: Have you ever wondered what it’s like to step into the construction industry as a woman and not just survive but thrive? Women make up only about 11% of the construction industry. More often than not, they have to prove themselves to be taken seriously. But women bring much more than most people realize. So, in this week’s episode, we’…

Your edge is in the discipline of creating connection. Tom Reber, creator of The Contractor Fight, shares his top tips for how you can sell better, fix your contracting company to be more profitable, and differentiate yourself to create connection when you sell. Check out more information about Tom and download your guide to spotting a cheap prospe…

EPISODE 338: Are you tired of project delays? If you’ve ever been frustrated by slow architects or indecisive clients, this episode is exactly what you need. Join me as we explore the nine proven strategies to get architects, designers, and even clients to meet your deadlines. We’ll tackle some of the common problems contractors face with design co…

Roofers! Dominate your competition by ranking on Google Maps! Today, we are discussing how your company can rank higher on Google Maps by understanding Google’s 3-Pack formula. Learn how to leverage your community and become one of the top three choices EVERY SINGLE TIME someone searches in your area. If you want to get to work now, please check ou…

EPISODE 337: Does everything have to go through you? Are you becoming the bottleneck? In this week’s episode, we’re joined by construction business owner and long-time client turned guest coach Max Christiansen. Max is the founder and sales director at Tru Builders–a family-owned home remodeling company based in Arizona. Today, he shares his journe…

Are you holding your own business back? Greg Hayne with Hayne Coaching Group discusses why your business isn’t growing and shares his top tips to help you improve your service and build your business. Find more information about Greg and the Hayne Coaching Group Peer Groups by visiting haynecoachinggroup.com! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please …

EPISODE 336: Are you working 50-60 hours a week on your construction business? What happens if you suddenly can’t come to work? Is your business designed to run without you? Here’s the staggering truth: Only 15% of CEOs have a business continuity plan in case they are incapacitated, pass away, or a key employee leaves the company. Why do only 15% o…

You can’t outwork the math of your business! Shawn Van Dyke, the author of “Profit First for Contractors”, explains what you need to know about Profit First to make your roofing business profitable. Build your business as a profitable business from the start! Check out more resources and tools about implementing the Profit First system for your bus…

EPISODE 335: What would happen to your family after you’re gone? Estate planning may not be as fun as booking a trip but without it, it’s like throwing away everything you’ve worked so hard for. Yet, research shows that fewer than 50% of Americans have a will or any form of estate plan. Who gets what? How do your loved ones access your assets? What…

What is your 10-year vision? In this episode, Rob shares with us the importance of the ten disciplines that he and Gino Wickman have developed for roofers that will help you build and scale your business. Stay tuned for actionable advice on exactly how to do that! Find more information at the10disciplines.com! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please…

EPISODE 334: Have you ever wondered how controlling your entire construction process could drastically transform your projects and profits? This week, our guest exemplifies just that, achieving an astounding 1,126% business growth in just four years. Joining us is Chris Tatge, co-owner of DC Materials—a complete framing material provider for large …