How He Built a Roofing Team That Runs Without Him!
Mission Control Podcast
Ethan Andes didn’t set out to be a roofer—but once he got in, he never looked back. In this episode, he walks us through the raw, unfiltered journey of building Andes Roofing from scratch. From tearing off roofs in the Indiana heat to leading a fast-growing, EOS-driven business with a killer brand and a servant’s heart, Ethan shares the mindsets, systems, and pain points that shaped his success. Whether you’re starting from nothing or trying to scale without losing your soul, this one’s got something for you. Contact us : Let's Connect! ==== ==== ==== Website: Facebook: ...
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How Experts Build Sales Teams!
Mission Control Podcast
In this episode of the Mission Control Podcast, Mike sits down with legendary sales trainer and TOP REP Co-Founder Chuck Thokey for an absolute masterclass in sales leadership. Whether you're running a $1M team or managing a $100M sales force, Chuck shares the exact strategies that turn a group of individuals into a true high-performing sales team. He lays out how to build a winning culture, structure your meetings for real impact, and coach your reps out of slumps — without turning into a micromanager. 👊 How often should you meet? 📈 What actually drives high close rates? 🧠 Why...
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This Is Why Texting Closes More Roofing Jobs!
Mission Control Podcast
In this episode, Mike sits down with Aaron Weiche, CEO of Leadferno—a platform helping service businesses and contractors turn more website traffic into real conversations and closed deals through SMS and omni-channel messaging. They dive deep into how modern consumers prefer to communicate, why email is getting ignored, and how slow response times are silently killing your leads. Aaron shares how Leadferno is helping companies move at the new speed of business by enabling fast, centralized, and team-based texting—plus some wild stats on how many businesses still aren’t replying to web...
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She Keeps Pro Athletes in the Headlines!
Mission Control Podcast
In this episode of The Mission Control Podcast, Mike sits down with legendary PR pro Kelly Swanson, founder of Swanson Communications. With just $8,000 in the bank and a Volkswagen Beetle, Kelly launched her agency from a New York apartment—and went on to represent some of the biggest names in sports, including 15 years as Floyd Mayweather’s publicist. They dive into the real grind of building a business: How Kelly landed her first clients and stayed afloat early on What it takes to scale when your name is the brand Managing crises (like hacked accounts at 4 a.m.) The...
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Two Roofing CEOs Talk Real Growth, Real Results
Mission Control Podcast
Brock McClelland (Pittsburgh) and Corey Combes (Tampa) didn’t just start roofing companies — they built machines. In this conversation, they talk candidly about the actual numbers they finished at last year, the market shifts they navigated, and the real-world impact of going all-in on branding and marketing. From $800K commercial jobs to 700+ lead months, they break down how consistent investment (and not letting off the gas) separated them from the pack. They cover what’s working, what’s not, and what most contractors still don’t get about marketing in 2025. This one’s for the...
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From $2M to $20M: What It Really Takes!
Mission Control Podcast
What does it really take to grow a roofing company from $2M to $20M—and should you even want to? In this episode, Mike sits down with Nathan Tebedo from Contractor Coach Pro to break down the realities of scaling, the hidden pitfalls most owners ignore, and why chasing growth without intention can wreck your culture, systems, and profits. They talk leadership, CRMs, team building, and what separates contractors who burn out from those who build something sustainable. If you're stuck wearing 13 hats and wondering what’s next, this one’s for you. Interested in learning more about Roofr?...
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The Truth About Leadership & Culture
Mission Control Podcast
In this episode of Mission Control, Mike Stearns sits down with Jon Broce to talk about leadership, culture, and building a team that actually wants to run through walls for you. Jon breaks down the biggest blind spots contractors face when it comes to leadership, why culture is more than just a buzzword, and how to measure effective leadership with a real system. They also dive into: ✅ The AEP Scale (Attitude, Effort, Performance) and how it changes the game ✅ The biggest mistakes business owners make when scaling ✅ Why delegation is the hardest skill for leaders to learn (and how to do...
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Stop Making These Leadership Mistakes!
Mission Control Podcast
In this episode of Mission Control Podcast, Mike and Diego Dante, the president at RoofCON, connect at the Roofing Process Conference in Marco Island. The conversation focuses on something that truly matters in business—leadership. They break down the biggest leadership mistakes business owners make and why leadership is the key to solving most business problems. The discussion covers how to hold yourself and your team accountable for success, the ‘pay to go away’ mentality (and why it’s hurting businesses), and a real-world example of turning an underperforming employee into a...
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Breaking Down 2024 Roofing Stats!
Mission Control Podcast
In this episode of Mission Control Podcast, Mike sits down with Otis Floyd, owner of Paramount Roofing & Consulting in Atlanta, GA, to break down roofing statistics from 2024. They dive into the insane number of new roofing companies popping up daily and why most won't survive, exposing the difference between "Chuck in the Truck" lowballers and the top 1% of roofers. Otis shares his secret weapon for landing clients without chasing them and reveals the one thing most roofers are too scared to do on camera—costing them business. They also tackle insurance headaches, how to turn denied...
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Fantasy Roofing Draft, Building The Perfect Company!
Mission Control Podcast
In this episode of Mission Control Podcast, Mike sits down with Eric Reno, owner of Paramount Roofing in Detroit, to map out the ultimate blueprint for launching and scaling a roofing company in 2025. They dive deep into what actually works, from low-cost marketing strategies to avoiding the biggest financial mistakes that put new roofing businesses in the grave. 🚀 Key Topics Covered: 🔹 The Fantasy Roofing Draft—If you had to start from scratch, what’s the first move? 🔹 The cheapest, most effective marketing hacks every roofer should be using. 🔹 Why most roofing startups...
info_outlineIn this special episode of the Mission Control Podcast, Jay Bradley from Roof Nuts gives Kris O’Connor of OConnor Contracting in Buffalo, NY, a hands-on lesson in door-to-door sales. Since Buffalo doesn’t experience many major storms—mostly dealing with snow—Jay shares valuable tips on generating business through door-to-door techniques that have proven effective for many contractors.
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