EP 277. The Secret to Boosting Sales in Home Services Revealed!
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
Release Date: 08/14/2025
EP 297. How to Grow and Protect Your Business with Surety Bonds
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Gary Eastman, attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of Axcess Surety and SwiftBonds, to break down one of the most misunderstood—and overlooked—topics in the construction industry: surety bonds. Gary holds both a JD and an MBA, spent more than 17 years serving as General Counsel for national and international companies, including Fortune 500 organizations, and has helped more than 20,000 clients secure bonding on projects with a combined value exceeding $1 billion. His experience...
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EP 296. How AI Is Changing the Home Services Industry Forever
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Cory Cullather, Digital Sales Strategist at WebFX, to break down how AI is transforming the home services industry and what roofing contractors need to do to stay ahead. With more than 15 years of experience in digital marketing and a deep focus on roofing and home service businesses, Cory shares a practical, no-hype perspective on what’s actually changing—and what contractors can no longer afford to ignore. We discuss the growing influence of AI-powered search, why homeowners are increasingly relying on tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google AI...
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EP 295. The Financial Truth Nobody Tells Roofing Contractors
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Brie Reis, CEO of Elite Roofing & Solar, and Jenn Allen, Financial Systems Coach for The Roofing Academy and Founder of Lucid Co., to unpack one of the most overlooked—but most important—parts of running a successful roofing company: the financial side of the business. Brie shares lessons from scaling one of the fastest-growing roofing companies in Colorado while navigating the real challenges that come with business growth, leadership, and building a sustainable company. Jenn brings over...
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EP 294. Stop Losing Millions Because of Poor Follow-up
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Fenn, entrepreneur, marketing innovator, and founder of , to break down how businesses are losing massive opportunities through poor follow-up—and how AI and automation are changing that. Ryan shares his journey from building businesses in the service industry to creating systems that help companies automate communication, improve response times, and convert more leads without adding more chaos to their operations. We dive into why speed and consistency matter more than ever, how missed calls and delayed responses are silently costing businesses...
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EP 293. How Business Owners Can Use Virtual Assistants & AI to Buy Back Their Time
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Hathaway, an experienced entrepreneur and business strategist, to uncover how service-based business owners can reclaim their time, scale effectively, and avoid burnout. Andrew shares his personal journey through extreme burnout, the mental and emotional toll of running a business without support, and the steps he took to regain balance while growing his ventures. We dive into actionable strategies for leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT to generate leads, improve visibility, and automate routine business processes, showing how technology can be a true...
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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...
info_outlineIn 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 building the right team is critical to scaling, how to identify and how to sell to different types of buyers, and the importance of culture in creating lasting success. He also shares practical tips on presenting financing options without being pushy and why Improvifi’s approach is different from traditional lenders.
If you’re a roofing contractor or homeservice business looking to increase sales and improve client experience through financing, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable strategies to start applying today. #roofing #homeimprovement #contractorlife