The Roofer Show
Episodes
QUICK TIP: Why You Should Be Watching Shark Tank
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I like to watch the show Shark Tank. Usually I’ll binge 4 or 5 episodes at a time every so often. You can learn a lot about business from the Sharks...
86: The Top 5 Mistakes Contractors Are Making Today with Todd Dawalt
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for today is Todd Dewalt and he has an awesome podcast called The Construction Leading Edge. It's for business owners and contractors who wou...
QUICK TIP: Sell Me This Pen
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sell Me This Pen If you saw the movie The Wolf of Wall Street you’ll remember the final scene where Leo, just out of jail and banned from selling...
85: What’s Your Profit Plan For 2019? with Dave Sullivan
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Contractors ask me all the time if I were to start another roofing business what would be the #1 thing I would do. I always tell them the same thing. ...
84: The Hidden Dangers Of Using Independent and Sub Contractors with Philip Siegel
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you use sub or independent contractors in your business you’re going to want to listen to today’s show with attorney Philip Siegel. Philip work...
83: How To Hire The Best Using These 4 Strategies with Dr. Sabrina Starling
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stop tolerating warm bodies doing just enough to get by and driving your best customers away. In today’s interview with the “Business Psychologist...
82: Everything You Need To Know About PPC To Keep A Full Pipeline with Marc Levesque
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you want a consistent flow of qualified leads you need to listen to my interview with Marc Levesque and learn how a professional PPC campaign can g...
81: How To Document Your Work Using This Simple New App with Luke Hansen
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As contractors, we’re always on the go, sometimes hitting four or five locations per day — which makes communication even more crucial. Luke H...
80: How To Solve Your #1 Business Frustration with Jake Dempsey
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel that your business is out of control? You’re not alone. Today I talk with Jake Dempsey of JobNimbus CRM about getting your business...
79: How To Stop The Profit Bleed In Your Business with Vicki Suiter
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Vicki Suiter runs Suiter Business Builders, a consulting business for contractors that she started back in 1990. She helps contractors build better an...
78: Get More Qualified Leads By Using A Virtual Receptionist with Jill Nelson
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking to Jill Nelson of Ruby Receptionists about how to get more qualified leads by using a virtual receptionist. We all know that the b...
77: The Cost Of Chaos: What’s It Costing Your Company with Diane Gilson
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel stressed or out of control when running your growing contracting business? If so, this is the show for you. Today, I interview Diane ...
76: What You Need To Know Before OSHA Knocks On Your Door with Harry Dietz
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Roofers racked up over $21 million in OSHA citations in 2016! Will you be ready when they show up on your job? As the Risk Development Director for t...
75: How To Escape The Price-Driven Sale with John DeRosa
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My salespeople had a favorite “Whine”—"Homeowners only care about the price and we’re too expensive.” When in fact, survey after survey tell...
74: How To Start Or Grow A Profitable Service Department with Greg Hayne
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re not marketing and selling preventative roof maintenance you are leaving a lot of money on the table! In today’s interview, Greg teaches ...
73: How To Build A Company Culture To Grow A Sustainable Business with Devon Tilly
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s interview, I sit down with Devon Tilly from The Art Of Construction Podcast and learn how he built a company culture to take his successf...
72: How To Close Out Jobs For Maximum Profit with Dave Sullivan
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that the last 20% of a roofing job takes 80% of the time? Sometimes you just can’t get it closed out. The punch list that gets longer with...
71: How To Recession Proof Your Business By Building A Quality Sales Organization with Ryan Groth
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There will be another recession that can destroy your business. It may be down the road but it will come. Now is the time to recession-proof your cont...
70: How To Get Paid with Alex Barthet
03 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business is booming and you have a lot of cash flowing out the door. Without a strong collections process, you can run into a real cashflow squeeze. J...
69: The Mid-Year Business Checkup with Dave Sullivan
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With the year half over it’s time for a mid-year checkup of your business. It’s halftime. Get your team together and review what went right and wh...
68: You Won’t Believe This Contractor’s Story with Louie Leger “The Roof Guy"
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We all have a story to tell about how we ended up in the Roofing Industry, but with Louie Leger, as the saying goes, “You can’t make this stuff up...
67: How To Build An Awesome Sales Team with Becca Switzer
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The only way to grow a profitable roofing business for the long haul is to build an effective sales team. On today’s podcast, I talk sales with Becc...
66: Top 6 Reasons Contractors Fail with Michael Stone
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Even with the booming construction economy, contractors are still going out of business at an alarming rate--and the reason is most likely poor cash f...
65: A Conversation About Growing Your Roofing Business on The Art Of Construction Podcast
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I’m in the "hot seat” when I’m interviewed by fellow podcaster Devon Tilly from The Art Of Construction Podcast where we have a conversation abo...
64: Credit, Cash Flow, And Collections with Thea Dudley
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you are going to grow a successful roofing business, you’re probably going to need a credit line with a local material distributor. In today’...
63: Why Facebook Is Still Relevant For Contractor Marketing with Aaron Hockel
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is going on with Facebook? What was the scandal all about and how will it change Facebook? Is Facebook still relevant to roofers in terms of mark...
62: How To Make More Money And Have More Free Time with Dave Sullivan
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The tagline for my podcast is learn how to grow your roofing business, make more money, and have more free time. I use this because these are the top ...
61: How To Set Up A Process For Getting 5 Star Reviews with Josh Kelly
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about setting up a process to help your company manage its online reputation, enhance employee relations with customers, and address cus...
60: Get The Latest Updates On Aerial Measurement Apps with Piers Dormeyer
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s interview, we discuss what’s new in aerial measurement apps and how these tools can save you time and money from lead qualifying to s...
59: Are You Protected From These 4 Business Killers with Scott Calhoun
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you think you will just sell your business and retire, think again. Very few roofing businesses will end in a sale or transfer to the next generati...
58: Get The Latest Update On Contractor Software with Lynn Foster
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we talk about the latest contractor software and all the tools you need to run your roofing business. Everything is organized and c...
57: The Ultimate Guide To Contractor Insurance with Jon Heinson
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you getting the most out of what is probably the 3rd largest cost in your roofing business? When it comes to Businesses Insurance many contractors...
56: The Dashboard You Must Set Up To Run A Successful Business with Randal DeHart
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to grow your construction business, but hate bookkeeping and accounting? Are you skeptical about hiring any accountant for fear of emb...
55: Add This Feature To Your Website And Get More Qualified Leads with David Scheppler
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You spend a lot driving online prospects to your website. In today’s interview, you’ll learn how to convert those visitors into qualified leads us...
54: Increase Your Sales By Offering Financing with Chris Tibbetts
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer financing programs like same-as-cash financing or low monthly payment financing are commonplace in the retail world. Why? Because they help ...
53: How To Control Your Labor Costs with Dean Logan
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Controlling your labor costs should be one of the top goals of running a profitable business. For most of us, Labor is our #1 job cost and the one var...
52: How A Remote Receptionist Can Increase Profitability And Boost Productivity with Christina Burns
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The #1 complaint that consumers log about roofing contractors is that they just don’t answer their phone or return calls. They complain that they le...
51: How To Increase Profits And Reduce Stress By Providing A Better Customer Experience with Ed Earl
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I sit down with the “Zen Builder” to learn how we can enjoy our business more by reducing conflict with our clients. Ed has over 28 years in...
50: How To Start Or Grow A Profitable Service Department with Greg Hayne
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re not marketing and selling preventative roof maintenance you are leaving a lot of money on the table! In today’s interview, Greg teaches ...
49: The Hidden Dangers Of Using Independent Contractors with Philip Siegel
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you use independent contractors in your business you’re going to want to listen to today’s show with attorney Philip Siegel. Philip works for ...
48: How To Double Your Job Profits with Dave Sullivan
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are 2 ways to make more profit on your roofing jobs. First, sell your jobs for more money. The second is to reduce your costs to do the job. Sim...
47: Top 6 Reasons Contractors Fail with Michael Stone
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Even with the booming construction economy, contractors are still going out of business at an alarming rate--and the reason is most likely poor cash f...
46: 5 Marketing Myths Debunked with Mark Harari
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing for contractors is constantly changing. What worked yesterday for you may not work today, but so many myths still abound. Today I sit down w...
45: Are You Really Making Money On Your Jobs with Leslie Shiner
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s interview, you will learn how to maximize the profit on that big backlog of work we all have on the books. As we take on more work, most ...
44: How To Get Laser Targeted Leads Using The Facebook Pixel with Adam Sand
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how this roofing contractor only needs to work 6 months of the year since he set up a lead machine using the Facebook Pixel. Adam shows us his s...
43: How To Escape The Price-Driven Sale with John DeRosa
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My salespeople had a favorite “Whine”—"Homeowners only care about the price and we’re too expensive.” When in fact, survey after survey tell...
42: How One Manufacturer Is Helping With The Industry’s Labor Shortage with Rob Ballard
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Roofer Show Podcast is all about helping roofing contractors grow more profitable businesses through education. I’ve been impressed with what GA...
41: The 4 D’s That Can Kill Your Business with Scott Calhoun
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you think you will just sell your business and retire, think again. Very few roofing businesses will end in a sale or transfer to the next generati...
40: 6 Simple Steps To Increasing Your Sales In 2018 with Tim Musch
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The #1 listener requested topic for the podcast is always how to get more leads and sales. That is what we talk about today in my interview with Tim M...
39: 5 Key Provisions In A Residential Roofing Contract with Trent Cotney
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A good contract can be a roofer’s best friend because it will contain terms that will assist the roofer in collecting money or defending claims. In...
38: 5 Steps For Successful Facebook Marketing with Darren Slaughter
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook marketing and advertising is what’s going to separate you from your competition in 2018 when it comes to marketing your contracting busines...
37: SEO In 2018: What’s Hot, What’s Not with Aaron Hockel
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
SEO is constantly changing, and what worked well last year may not work at all now. With new technologies and new rules constantly evolving, it’s cr...
36: Top 5 Employment Mistakes Contractors Make with Philip Siegel
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our workforce is the #1 asset in our businesses, so it is critical that we protect that investment. In today’s interview with construction labor att...
35: How To Build A Lead Funnel That Converts Into Sales with Spencer Powell
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are your website visitors being converted into qualified leads that turn into sales? Most of those visitors are not ready to commit to a click or a ca...
34: How To Get More Online Reviews with Aaron Hockel
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what the internet is saying about your business? In today’s interview with Aaron, you will learn how to control what is being said on on...
33: How To Build A Stellar Sales Team From The Ground Up with Becca Switzer
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The only way to grow a profitable roofing business for the long haul is to build an effective sales team. On today’s podcast, I talk sales with Becc...
32: High Times-Drug Testing And Medical Marijuana. What Employers Need To Know with Philip Siegel
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to navigate through the difficult issues which arise with an employee using medical marijuana in today’s episode with labor attorney Phili...
31: Top 10 Tips For Getting More Qualified Leads And Making More Sales with Dave Sullivan
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I give up my top 10 marketing tips from my 30 years as a contractor and from 30 podcast episodes with the top experts in the roofing industry. Learn h...
30: Managed Repair Programs And How They'll Affect Your Bottom Line with Reggie Brock
28 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a roofing contractor that does any storm restoration or works with insurance companies you’ll want to listen to today’s show. Are mana...
29: How to get organized with Jake Dempsey
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you have leads that are falling through the cracks, this is the episode for you. Today I interview Jake Dempsey with the CRM program JobNimbus to l...
28: This Could Be The Solution To Your Bookkeeping Problems with Randal DeHart
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Most contractors just don’t like to deal with the bookkeeping side of their businesses and end up either hiring someone unqualified or worse. In tod...
27: How One Contractor Increased His Sales By 125% With Facebook Ads with Adam Sand
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Canadian roofing contractor Adam Sand shows us the step by step process he uses to hit it out of the park with Facebook ads....
26: The Cost Of Chaos: What’s It Costing Your Company with Diane Gilson
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel stressed or out of control when running your growing contracting business? If so, this is the show for you. Today, I interview Diane ...
25: Profitable Marketing By Knowing Your Numbers with Scott Dennison
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to grow your roofing business with more leads and sales, you must understand something. You’re not a roofer - you’re a marketer who se...
24: How To Double Your Profits with Dave Sullivan
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There are 2 ways to make more profit on your roofing jobs. First, sell your jobs for more money. The second is to reduce your costs to do the job. Sim...
23: Top 7 Marketing Mistakes Contractors Make with David Chism
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s podcast, I talk with marketing expert David Chism about the most common mistakes contractors make when it comes to their marketing. The R...
22: How To Sell Your Roofing Services with Tom Reber
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s face it. Contractors suck at sales! But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can learn from today’s interview with Tom Reber of The Contrac...
21: How To Identify Your Ideal Customer with Tony Booth
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Spray and Pray. Is that your marketing strategy? If your marketing is not laser focused on that ONE ideal customer that big wide net is going to drag ...
20: It’s Not How Much Money You Make, It’s How Much You Keep with Craig Cody
11 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to avoid the Top 10 Most Expensive Tax Mistakes contractors make in today’s interview with CPA and Certified Tax Coach Craig Cody. One of ...
19: 6 Keys To Getting More Leads And Sales with Tim Musch
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The #1 listener requested topic for the podcast is always how to get more leads and sales. That is what we talk about today in my interview with Tim M...
18: How To Use The New Features In Google My Business with Aaron Hockel
28 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why your profile on Google My Business is critical to your business getting found on the internet in today’s interview with Aaron Hockel of Al...
17: How To Evaluate Your Contracting Business with Tony Booth
21 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you spend your days just putting out fires instead of feeling in control and growing your business? In today’s interview with business coach To...
16: How To Control Your Labor Costs with Dean Logan
08 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Controlling your labor costs should be one of the top goals of running a profitable business. For most of us, Labor is our #1 job cost and the one var...
15: Are You Really Making Money On Your Jobs with Leslie Shiner
30 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s interview, you will learn how to maximize the profit on that big backlog of work we all have on the books. As we take on more work, most ...
14: Top 6 Reasons Contractors Fail with Michael Stone
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Even with the booming construction economy, contractors are still going out of business at an alarming rate--and the reason is most likely poor cash f...
13: How Women Are Making Their Mark On The Industry with Heidi Ellsworth
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that the #1 problem the Roofing Industry faces today and in the future is the lack of a qualified workforce. Our interview today with Heid...
12: Questions You Need To Ask About Contractor Software with Heidi Ellsworth
11 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you are considering purchasing new contractor software or upgrading your existing system, you need to listen to today’s interview with tech exper...
11: The Hidden Dangers Of Using Independent Contractors with Philip Siegel
02 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you use independent contractors in your business you’re going to want to listen to today’s show with attorney Philip Siegel. Philip works for ...
10: No Plan? No problem. How To Create a One-Page Business Plan (Part 2)
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We finish up our Business Plan today in Part 2 and press print. You'll have a complete plan of where you are taking your business and a roadmap to get...
09: No Plan? No Problem. How To Create A One-Page Business Plan (Part 1)
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If I were to start my business over again today I would do this ONE thing. I get asked about this a lot and I always say I would have started with a ...
08: How To Become The Top Ranked Roofer with Scott Dennison
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve tried Google AdWords and SEO and haven’t gotten the results you were looking for, then this is the show for you! I interview Scott Denni...
07: How To Sell Preventative Maintenance And Why You Need To with Greg Hayne
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re not marketing and selling preventative roof maintenance you are leaving a lot of money on the table! In today’s interview, Greg teaches ...
06: How To Control Your Online Reputation with Aaron Hockel
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what the internet is saying about your business? In today’s interview with Aaron you will learn how to control what is being said on on...
05: What You Need To Know Before OSHA Knocks On Your Door with Harry Dietz
15 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Roofers racked up over $21 million in OSHA citations in 2016! Will you be ready when they show up on your job? As the Risk Development Director for t...
04: How To Design A Contractor Website That Works with Darren Slaughter
14 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what it takes to design a contractor website that attracts your ideal prospects and converts them into customers. Darren has 20 years of experie...
03: How To Create A Financial Dashboard For Your Business with Randal DeHart
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to grow your construction business, but hate bookkeeping and accounting? Are you skeptical about hiring any accountant for fear of emb...
02: How To Choose The Right Insurance Broker And Why It Matters With Jon Heinson
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you getting the most out of what is probably the 3rd largest cost in your roofing business? When it comes to Businesses Insurance many contractors...
01: Takeaways From 500 Contractor Interviews With Bill Good
27 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After more than 500 interviews with Roofing Contractors Bill Good understands what problems keep us contractors up at night! In today's interview with...
00: Introducing The Roofer Show with Dave Sullivan
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the show! Today’s episode covers what this show is about, who it’s for, and what’s in it for you, the roofing contractor. We will als...