EP 279. How to Build Your Own Roofing Supplement Team and Boost Your Profit
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
Release Date: 08/28/2025
EP 306. Top 3 AI Automations for better Speed-to-Lead
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, Randy Brothers sits down with Byron Walker, founder of Peak10, to break down three practical ways roofing contractors can use AI to improve speed-to-lead, strengthen their sales process, and create more opportunities without getting overwhelmed by every new AI tool. With 15 years of experience in direct-to-consumer performance marketing and sales funnel optimization, Byron now helps roofing companies implement AI and automation systems built around ROI. He explains why speed-to-lead is one of the biggest opportunities for contractors, including how AI can respond...
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EP 305. Why This Roofer Shut Down His Business and Found His Way Into Tech
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Parker Dolbin, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at JobNimbus, to talk about his journey from growing up in roofing and running his own company to shutting it down and eventually moving into the technology side of the industry. Parker shares how burnout, inefficient processes, and the lack of the right systems made it difficult to scale his roofing business—and how those experiences completely changed the way he looks at operations today. Now at JobNimbus, Parker uses...
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EP 304. How to Build a Roofing Company That Can Run Without You and Eventually Sell
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Erick Loden, former owner of Dave Loden Construction and host of From The Ground Up Show, to unpack his journey of buying, growing, and eventually selling a roofing company. Erick takes us through his experience growing up in his family’s roofing business, eventually taking over the company, and learning what it really takes to transition from working in the business to building something that can operate beyond the owner. He shares how the company grew from approximately $1.2 million in annual...
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EP 303. Run Your Business by the Numbers: Behind the Scenes of a $5 Million Roofing Company
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this special episode, I sit down with Ryan Clark, Member Success Coach at The Roofing Academy and one of the architects behind our Roofing Success System, to take you behind the scenes of what running a $5 million roofing company actually looks like—from the numbers perspective. Ryan brings years of experience in production, operations, and systems implementation, and together we walk through the key metrics every roofing contractor should be tracking to make better decisions and build a more profitable business. We discuss why successful companies don’t rely on gut instinct, but...
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EP 302. Something BIG Is Coming to the Roofing Industry
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this special episode, I sit down with Ronnie Smith, founder of NXTLVL Solutions and the new CEO of The Roofing Academy, to share the story behind our decision to bring our two companies together—and why this partnership has been more than a decade in the making. Years ago, Ronnie was one of the first coaches I brought into my roofing company to help us improve our systems and processes. What started as a mentor-and-student relationship eventually became a friendship, a shared mission, and now a business partnership focused on helping roofing contractors build stronger, more...
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EP 301. How Insurance Supplementing Has Changed and What Roofing Contractors Must Do to Stay Profitable
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Phil Mihlstin, entrepreneur, former roofing contractor, and founder of Ideal Claim Solutions, to discuss how insurance supplementing has evolved—and what contractors need to do to protect their profitability in today’s changing claims environment. Drawing from years of experience on both the contracting and supplementing sides of the industry, Phil explains why the insurance landscape has become more challenging, how carrier expectations have shifted, and why contractors can no longer rely on the strategies...
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EP 300. The 4 Pillars That Build Successful Entrepreneurs
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Skylar Lewis, serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, CEO of Rise Up Kings, Superior Restoration, and 2DAYCEO, to discuss what it truly means to build a successful business without sacrificing the areas of life that matter most. Skylar shares his entrepreneurial journey from humble beginnings to leading multiple thriving companies, while explaining why real success isn’t measured solely by revenue, but by how well you lead yourself, your family, your team, and your community. We dive into the Four...
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EP 299. Stop Letting Taxes Leak Through Your Roofing Business
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Chris Middleton and Tyler Buechler, co-founders of Make Taxes Fair, to uncover why so many business owners and contractors are paying far more in taxes than they legally need to. Chris and Tyler bring decades of combined experience in accounting, tax strategy, entrepreneurship, and business growth. Their mission is simple: help business owners keep more of the money they work so hard to earn through proactive, legal, and ethical tax planning. We dive into the biggest mistakes contractors make when it comes to...
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EP 298. How to Differentiate Your Company in a Highly Competitive Industry
The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with John Ravaris—author of Define Value, Drive Growth, founder of UVP Solutions, and a former executive in high-end residential construction—to tackle one of the biggest challenges contractors face today: standing out in a crowded market where everyone claims to offer the same thing. John breaks down the three pillars of differentiation that help businesses separate themselves from the competition: culture, process, and competitive intelligence. We discuss why culture is the one advantage...
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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...
info_outlineIn 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 considering making the switch. From communication with adjusters to documenting damages and keeping production flowing, Phil and Jake share real, behind-the-scenes insights on what it takes to run a high-performance supplementing process in-house.
Whether you're a roofing contractor still outsourcing your supplements or looking to fine-tune your current workflow, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways, business tips, roofing insights, and proven strategies you can implement right away.
This is a must-listen if you want to increase profit, better margins, and full control over your supplementing process.