Mission Control

Podcast

Mike interviews Matt Kulhaneck, who runs All Access Builders in Buffalo, NY. Matt shares his unique journey from working in marketing for contractors to becoming a contractor himself. He discusses the struggles and triumphs he’s experienced throughout his transition and provides insights into running a successful contracting business.

In this episode, Mike sits down with Eric Reno, founder and president of Paramount Roofing in Detroit. They discuss the benefits of offering roof repair as a service and the best ways to get started with it. Eric shares insights from his many years of experience running a roofing business.

Mike interviews Drew Paetow, President of Best Exteriors INC and former GAF territory manager, about transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship in the roofing industry. They discuss customer buying behavior, business optimization through competition, and essential questions to ask manufacturers. The conversation covers marketing strategies, handling difficult customers, building referrals, and key lessons for growing a roofing business.

In today’s episode, we revisit some of Mike’s most memorable interviews, bringing you the top highlights from each. This compilation showcases the best moments and insights from previous conversations with various guests.

Dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Brock McClelland, who remarkably scaled his business to 7 figures in just 3 years. In this exclusive interview with Ascend Digital Agency, Brock reveals the secrets, strategies, and mindsets that propelled him to the elite league of 7-figure contractors. Learn about Brock’s proven strategies to fast-track business growth, crucial mindset shifts for scaling, and real-world challenges he overcame.

Mike breaks down how investing in quality services and products benefits businesses more than short-term cost-cutting measures. He explains how cheaping out on business expenses actually costs companies more money in the long run.

Mike interviews Dan Antonelli, author of Branded Not Blanded, about home service contractor branding strategies for 2023. Dan discusses the importance of brand identity, consumer psychology, and modernizing communication approaches. The conversation covers everything from choosing business names and colors to rebranding processes and targeting the right audience.

In this solo episode, Mike shares a lesson on not skipping leg day in business. A well-rounded and prosperous business relies on the cultivation of all its facets, not just a singular focus. By nurturing various components of your business, you ensure an evergreen and adaptable business that can weather challenges and take opportunities.

Host Mike interviews Eric Reno, founder of Paramount Roofing, who shares his inspiring journey from trailer park beginnings to successful entrepreneur. Eric discusses overcoming obstacles, building relationships, and the importance of seizing opportunities in business. The conversation covers business growth challenges, investment strategies, and Eric’s mission to inspire others.

Mike interviews Bob Neubert, entrepreneurship faculty expert at University of Buffalo, who shares 25 years of experience in launching and growing startups. They discuss business model development, startup methods, time management, idea generation, risk-taking, and key performance indicators. Mike also announces exclusive news about the launch of Conversion MAX.

Mike interviews Mark Dominguez of Dominguez Marketing, who has been in the marketing industry since 2009. They discuss the current state of marketing, red flags to watch for when choosing marketing companies, SEO strategies, and actionable marketing tips businesses can implement independently.

Mike Claudio of WinRate Consulting shares his honest and innovative strategies for running profitable contracting projects. The discussion covers finding business gaps, managing employees effectively, setting priorities and accountability, and the future of the contracting industry.

Jay Bradley, owner of Roof Nuts, shares his journey from nightclub owner to creating an innovative roofing lead generation call center. After moving to care for his sick mother and discovering door-to-door roofing sales, Jay identified a gap in the industry and built a solution to optimize roofing sales leads.

Mike interviews Ben Morrow of Roof Tiger about building a successful roofing company. They discuss how branding, standing out, and word of mouth can help grow your roofing business. Ben and Mike share their top 5 best actions a roofing company could take to start their business off right.

Mike hosts Ben Morrow of Roof Tiger to discuss how branding, standing out, and word of mouth can help grow your roofing business. Ben and Mike share their top 5 draft best things a roofing company could do to start their business off right.

Mike interviews Anthony Markgraf of Clear Cut Xteriors, who transitioned from a standard 9-5 job to starting his roofing company in 2019 with just $2,000. Anthony shares lessons learned from taking risks and seizing opportunities in business. They discuss building a contracting business from the ground up, hiring the right marketing team, and what to look for when hiring employees.

Mike interviews Jordan Harrison about content creation evolution in 2023 and the changing landscape of the blue collar contracting industry. They discuss strategies for generating valuable content ideas, the transition from traditional education to advocating for blue collar positions, and the importance of honesty in business practices.

Austin Blomquist shares how he grew his roofing business to 200K TikTok followers by eliminating guesswork for contractors and finding innovative, efficient solutions. He discusses strategies for growing social media presence in small markets, creating viewer-focused content, and avoiding common mistakes contractors make when building their brand online.

Aaron Schwarz of Reign Construction shares his journey from losing his oil industry job during COVID to starting a successful roofing company. He discusses applying his military background and large-scale workforce planning experience to rapidly grow in the construction industry.

Mike interviews Diego Dante, President of RoofCon/Roofing.com and founder of Roofers, LLC. Diego shares his journey from humble beginnings to industry leadership, discussing his marketing expertise, innovative tactics, and commitment to giving back to the roofing industry.