The Roofing Success Workshop Dallas 2025
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
Release Date: 01/02/2025
EP 280. How Technology Can Help Roofers Get Paid Faster
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
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 how OneClick's patent-pending tools automate code identification and improve claim accuracy. Garrett explains the importance of leveraging technology to save time, reduce disputes, and grow...
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EP 279. How to Build Your Own Roofing Supplement Team and Boost Your Profit
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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 shift was a game- changer for their operations and bottom line. We dive into the systems they use, how they trained their team, and what roofing contractors need to know if they're...
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EP 278. Why Most Roofing Companies Stay Broke (And How to Avoid It)
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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 sustainable, successful company. If you want to improve your roofing business bottom line and avoid costly overhead mistakes, this is the guide you need.
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EP 277. The Secret to Boosting Sales in Home Services Revealed!
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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 Improvifi’s all-in-one platform—offering merchant lending, consumer direct financing, and secured lending—simplifies the process and boosts business growth. Chris breaks down why...
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EP 276. How be a HERO in your local marketing with Tim Brown
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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 blogger at hookagency.com/blog, where he breaks down smart marketing tactics that really work. We dive deep into Tim’s new book How To Become A Hometown Hero — a must-read for...
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The Start Build Grow Show: Best Moments of 2025 (Part 1)
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
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 business faster, each clip is loaded with value you can apply today. You’ll hear from entrepreneurs who’ve built successful teams, weathered tough seasons, and leveled up their...
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EP 275. When Is The Right Time To Sell Your Roofing Company With Claudio Vilas
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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 a sellable business—and how to start making changes today that increase the value of your company long-term. We talk about why passion is non-negotiable, the importance of humility in...
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EP 274. Hire for Character, Train for Skill: Randy Hurtado’s Blueprint for Building a Rockstar Roofing Team
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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 that helped him grow a successful company rooted in integrity, culture, and service. We talk about why he hires former firefighters, teachers, and even radiologists—and trains them from...
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EP 273. Lead Strong, Win Big: The Blue Print for Building Winning Teams
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In this episode of The Start Build Grow Show, we continue our 10 Questions with Randy Brothers series with a powerful conversation on leadership and building high-performing teams. Randy shares what it really takes to lead a successful business in the trades—from hiring the right people and creating a culture that retains top talent, to navigating tough times and keeping your team motivated. You’ll hear the exact mindset and leadership style that has helped Randy scale his business, empower his people, and foster a company culture where excellence thrives. If you’ve ever struggled...
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EP 272. Why Your Leads Aren’t Converting- Here's How to Fix It
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In this episode, I sit down with Phil Risher, founder of Phlash Consulting, who saw firsthand the challenges local service businesses face with digital marketing. Before starting Phlash in 2019, Phil was the director of business development at the largest air duct cleaning company in the DC metro area, where he analyzed everything from P&Ls to online presence and lead conversion. Phil realized that many marketing companies don’t truly understand the services they promote or care about whether leads convert into paying customers. This disconnect inspired him to build Phlash...
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