Mission Control

Podcast

Mike Stearns sits down with Jon Broce to discuss leadership, culture, and building teams that are truly motivated. Jon breaks down the biggest blind spots contractors face when it comes to leadership and introduces the AEP Scale (Attitude, Effort, Performance) as a measurement system. They explore delegation challenges, scaling mistakes, and the key factors that make or break company culture.

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. This episode is packed with high-impact advice covering everything from GMB secrets to turning denied insurance claims into paid jobs.

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 surge of new roofing companies, what separates successful roofers from lowballers, insurance challenges, hiring mistakes, and why content and branding are the future of lead generation. This episode is packed with raw, unfiltered insights that every roofing business owner needs to hear.

Mike and Diego Dante, president at RoofCON, discuss the biggest leadership mistakes business owners make and why leadership is key to solving most business problems. They cover accountability, the problems with ‘pay to go away’ mentality, and share a real-world example of turning an underperforming employee into a top performer.

Mike Stearns welcomes Vince Perri, founder of Elite Resolutions and seasoned public claims adjuster, to discuss evolving challenges in the roofing and insurance claims industries. They cover tightened regulations, insurance company tactics, balancing storm restoration with retail jobs, and building sustainable business models. The conversation highlights the importance of social media branding, mentorship, and innovative sales and marketing strategies for roofing contractors.

Mike takes a beachside stroll with Eric Reno, owner of Paramount Roofing, to discuss essential financial lessons every business owner needs to know. They explore managing money wisely, diversifying assets through investments, and building a business that thrives even in your absence. Using the analogy of a house, they break down components of a secure business and stress the importance of having a trusted financial advisor.

Mike sits down with two powerhouse roofing entrepreneurs: Kris O’Connor of OConnor Contracting in Buffalo, NY, and Corey Combes of Southshore Roofing & Exteriors in Tampa, FL. Together, they share their journeys of building thriving roofing businesses from the ground up, tackling challenges, and learning valuable lessons along the way. They dive deep into navigating sales slumps, identifying traits of top-performing sales reps, and how roofing companies can effectively communicate their value to customers.

In this episode of the Mission Control Podcast, Mike chats with Dustin Van Orman of Any Hour Group & Services. Dustin shares how they scaled their business from $2 million to $500 million through visionary leadership and strategic direction. He dives into what truly defines an effective leader and opens up about the challenges of venturing into mergers and acquisitions, revealing hard-earned lessons and triumphs along the way.

In this episode of the Mission Control Podcast, Mike sits down with branding expert Dan Antonelli, the mastermind behind KickCharge Creative. Dan shares game-changing insights on why a strong brand is essential for business success and how a poor brand can cost you customers. They explore how to recognize the perfect time to rebrand, tackle common fears about the process, and expose the biggest branding mistakes businesses make.

In this episode of the Mission Control Podcast, Mike sits down with Mike Putzer, the owner of MP Roofing and Siding in Buffalo, NY. Together, they dive into Mike’s journey into the roofing industry, exploring his early beginnings, the challenges of building a business, and the hard lessons he’s learned along the way. This episode is packed with over 20 years of wisdom for anyone thinking about starting a roofing business or any business.

Mike interviews Otis Floyd, founder of Paramount Roofing & Consulting, about building one of Atlanta’s premier roofing companies over 12+ years in business. Otis shares his journey from professional football to entrepreneurship and how his sports experience shaped his business approach. They discuss sales processes, overcoming challenges, growth strategies, and building trust in the roofing industry.

In this episode of the Mission Control Podcast, Mike sits down with Connor Rodich from Executive Partners to discuss the growing trend of mergers and acquisitions between roofing companies and private equity firms. Connor shares valuable insights on how business owners can strategically position their companies for maximum success when considering a sale to these firms.

Mike sits down with Eli Pacini, president of Melo Roofing in Syracuse, NY, and a proud veteran. Eli shares his journey of building Melo Roofing from the ground up, the lessons learned in managing a growing team, and the toughest challenges he’s faced along the way. They explore whether it’s better for your company to stand out or to excel at something specific, and debate what’s truly easier—achieving 10x growth or doubling your success.

Mike is joined by Mikaela Freeman and Connor Rodich of Executive Partners, which partners with roofing, solar, and trades businesses by offering executive-level expertise. They discuss how businesses can achieve operational efficiency through automation, implementing CRMs, crafting customer experience, profitability strategies, and positioning for lucrative exits.

Mike sits down with three titans of the roofing industry: Eric Reno from Paramount Roofing, Austin Fricker from A. Fricker Roofing & Waterproofing, and Connor Rodich from Executive Partners. They discuss hiring strategies, building systems and processes, team development, and selling roofing companies.

Mike is joined by Corey Combes, owner of SouthShore Roofing & Exteriors, and employment lawyer James O’Connor from Phillips Lytle LLP. They discuss the important business decision of when to transition contractors from 1099 to W-2 employee status. James provides valuable legal insights into employment regulations that every business owner should understand.

Mike interviews Corey Combes, founder of SouthShore Roofing & Exteriors in Tampa, Florida. Corey shares valuable insights on building a premier roofing company from the ground up. The conversation covers his best tips and strategies for success in the roofing industry.

Ascend Digital Experts hosts Stephen Spence from Project Map It for a podcast and basketball showdown. Project Map It is an interactive mapping tool that showcases previous work and helps customers search by area and project category. Stephen shares his journey from being a math teacher for 20 years to successfully launching his mapping platform.

Mike sits down with Stephen Spence, who runs Project Map It, an interactive map tool that showcases previous work and lets customers search by area, project category, or product type. The platform helps businesses enhance their web presence with SEO and show prospective customers their company’s presence in their neighborhood. Stephen shares his entrepreneurial journey and the struggles he faced building his technology-focused business.

Mike interviews Daniel Tighe, Florida’s premier hurricane claims lawyer with over a decade of experience and hundreds of millions recovered. They discuss how Daniel got started in the industry and provide insights into how insurance companies have changed in recent years. The conversation also covers exposing fraud and other key developments in Florida property damage claims management.