Mission Control

Podcast

Mike sits down with Nathan Tebedo from Contractor Coach Pro to explore what it really takes to grow a roofing company from $2M to $20M. They discuss the realities of scaling, hidden pitfalls most owners ignore, and why chasing growth without intention can destroy culture, systems, and profits. The conversation covers leadership, CRMs, team building, and what separates contractors who burn out from those who build sustainable businesses.

Mike sits down with Kelly Swanson, founder of Swanson Communications, who launched her PR agency with just $8,000 and went on to represent major sports figures including Floyd Mayweather for 15 years. They discuss building a business from scratch, landing early clients, managing crises, and the difference between publicity and advertising.

Ethan Andes shares his journey building Andes Roofing from scratch in Indiana. He discusses implementing EOS systems, developing core values, and creating processes that allow his roofing business to operate without him. The episode covers management challenges, scaling strategies, and lessons learned while maintaining a servant leadership approach.

Brian Bartoe has built a massive following across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and more—racking up hundreds of thousands of fans and helping countless other creators do the same through his Beehive Network. In this episode, he joins Mike to talk about how he got started during COVID, how he built his brand from scratch, and what it really takes to grow online in 2025. They dig into the addiction of going viral, why most people quit too early, and the underrated power of consistency.

David Hoisington and Scott Schuler from Complete Roofing Systems in Pennsylvania discuss building a roofing company that lives its values. They share lessons learned from bad hires and insurance audits, how staying close to sales teams and keeping content personal makes an impact, and why company culture matters. The conversation covers bad leads, growth strategies, and how perks like golf simulators help keep teams engaged.

Nathan Tebedo returns to break down the 6 stages of growth every contractor business goes through, from scrappy startup to major exit. He and Mike discuss leadership challenges, hiring mistakes, CRM implementation, and why adding a salesperson too early can backfire. This episode provides a roadmap for building a real business rather than just owning a job.

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.

Mike interviews Corey Combes of SouthShore Roofing & Exteriors, who overcame substance abuse addiction to build a $10M roofing business in just three years. Corey shares his optimized 5-step sales process and formula for bringing customers into the business. The episode covers his journey from recovery to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the roofing and remodeling industry.

Mike interviews Austin Fricker of A. Fricker Roofing, who built his business from a $5,000 line of credit into a $6 million company. Austin shares his methods for growth, focusing on building a quality team, true leadership, work-life balance, and trusting the process.

Allen Mick from Just Share Media joins live from Florida to discuss the extensive damage and implications of Hurricane Ian. The episode covers how families have been significantly impacted and explores how contractors can help while navigating strict Florida marketing laws.

In this bonus episode, Mike Stearns interviews Ben Tiger, known as the Roof Tiger. They discuss how effective branding, standing out from competitors, and leveraging word of mouth marketing can drive growth for roofing businesses.

Mike interviews David Carroll of Dope Marketing, who shares his personal journey from childhood through turning his life around to becoming a successful entrepreneur. David discusses starting multiple businesses while balancing his most important roles as a father and husband, and reveals his unique data-driven marketing approach that delivers optimized results every time.