EP 265. Mastering Your Business by the Numbers with Jakob Kirschner
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
Release Date: 02/13/2025
EP 292. Leveraging AI and Offshore Talent to Scale Your Company With Brad Stevens
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Brad Stevens, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Outsource Access, to break down how business owners can actually scale using AI, systems, and offshore talent—and why most entrepreneurs are doing it completely wrong. Brad shares his journey from launching businesses at a young age to building and scaling multiple companies across 18 countries, including growing Outsource Access to hundreds of team members in just a few years. We talk about why 2026 is the year of execution when it comes to AI, how offshore teams are changing the game for small to...
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EP 291. How to Recruit a High-Performance Sales Team with Thomas Domin
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Thomas Domin, a serial entrepreneur and founder of RTS, to break down what it really takes to build, scale, and sell a business—and why most contractors struggle to get there. Thomas shares his journey from the military to running multiple car dealerships, and eventually building a multi-million dollar finance company from scratch—starting at his kitchen table and betting everything on himself. We talk about what separates real entrepreneurs from the rest, why going “all in” isn’t optional, and how discipline and fundamentals play a massive role...
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EP 290. Are You Actually Using JobNimbus Correctly?
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Brie Reis, CEO of Elite Roofing and Solar, and Taymar Parry, Member Success Coach and CRM specialist at The Roofing Academy. This roundtable dives into the challenges and solutions around using JobNimbus to streamline roofing operations, from sales-to-production handoffs to job submission processes, supplement tracking, and reporting for full business visibility. Brie shares lessons from leading one of Denver’s fastest-growing roofing companies, while Taymar brings insights from helping clients implement JobNimbus for real results. Together, they...
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EP 289. How to create the WOW factor to help you smash sales records
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with John Dwyer, a globally recognized marketing strategist and founder of The Institute of WOW, to break down the creative marketing strategies that help businesses stand out in crowded markets. John has spent decades helping companies generate attention, leads, and sales through what he calls “WOW marketing”—campaigns designed to capture curiosity and give customers a compelling reason to choose you over everyone else. Throughout our conversation, John shares the simple but powerful concept behind the “Happy Meal Toy” marketing...
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EP 288. Leadership Isn’t Lonely When You Find the Right Circle
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Dylan McCabe, an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader, to unpack what it really takes to grow a successful business while maintaining balance, perspective, and strong leadership. Dylan shares candid insights on the challenges of leadership, including how loneliness and heavy responsibility can weigh on business owners, and why having the right support network is essential. We discuss how surrounding yourself with the right people- mentor, peers, and trusted advisors- can accelerate growth, provide accountability, and help you navigate...
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EP 287. How top contractors separate themselves from the rest with Randy Hurtado
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, I sit down once again with Randy Hurtado, a respected roofing industry leader, entrepreneur, and COO of The Good Contractors List, to unpack what truly separates top contractors from the rest of the market. Randy shares how the industry is shifting away from pay-to-play marketing and toward trust, credibility, and reduced risk for homeowners. We talk about how AI-driven search is changing contractor visibility, why third-party backing and guarantees matter more than ever, and how reputation now plays a bigger role than traditional advertising. His philosophy remains...
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EP 286. How to Hire Train and Retain Top Talent With Mike Matalone
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Mike Matalone, Founder and Chief Talent Officer of XP3 Talent System and author of the Amazon best-seller Hire • Train • Retain. Mike shares actionable strategies that roofing and trade business owners can use to hire the right people, train them effectively, and retain top talent to drive growth. We dive into the science of employee engagement, discretionary effort, and how aligning your team’s behaviors with...
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EP 285. How The Wrong Mindset Is Killing Your Sales
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode of The Start Build Grow Show, I sit down with Jacob Hicks- CEO, author, speaker, entrepreneur, leadership coach, and mindset expert- who spent over a decade transforming lives and businesses. With 10 years in sales and a proven track record of helping leaders implement sustainable systems, Jacob shares how the wrong mindset can sabotage your growth and what you can do to shift toward lasting success. We dive into practical strategies for sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and roofing contractors alike, including why mindset and strong follow-up systems are the...
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EP 284. Are you ready for whats coming in the Roofing Industry?
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode of The Start Build Grow Show, I sit down with John Senac, roofing coach, trainer, and co-founder of Name That Shingle, a company dedicated to helping contractors properly identify and report asphalt products. John's journey from being a $3M-a-year producer to becoming one of the industry's leading trainers has given unique insight into the shifts shaping the roofing business today. We dive into the challenges roofing contractors face as insurance carriers change their processes, raise deductibles, and limit claim approvals- forcing companies to rethink how they...
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EP 283. Hire Smart Fire Less With Michael Gogan
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode of The Start Build Grow Show, I sit down with Michael Gogan, VP of Strategic Partnerships at HireBus, a company helping home service contractors streamline their hiring process and attract the right talent. Michael breaks down why hiring needs to be treated like lead generation, how AI and assessments can take the "gut" out of decision-making, and why building a strong hiring brand is critical to attracting top performers. We dive into the challenges contractors face with hiring and retention, and how HireBus's systemized approach- from resume scraping and...
info_outlineIn this episode, I sit down with Jakob Kirschner, a finance pro with years of international experience, to talk about the numbers that make your business thrive. Jakob’s background in corporate finance, taxation, and construction gives him a unique edge when it comes to helping business owners like you navigate the financial side of things.
He shares practical tips on managing cash flow, aligning your financials with your goals, and optimizing your accounting systems. Jakob’s approach isn’t just about spreadsheets—he blends financial expertise with life coaching to help you grow both professionally and personally.
If you’re ready to run your business by the numbers and take it to the next level, this episode is for you