Mission Control

Podcast

Mike interviews Caleb Oberg of Oberg Roofing about his entrepreneurial journey and marketing strategies. Caleb shares how he overcame early business challenges and discovered the marketing secret that helped his roofing company achieve massive success. The episode covers his ups and downs as a business owner and reveals his top marketing trick.

Chuck Allen, Founder of Rio Blanco Roofing, shares his entrepreneurial journey into roofing business ownership with host Michael Stearns. This bonus episode explores Chuck’s path to building his roofing company.

Mike interviews Andy Near, a commercial roofing contractor who started his business right out of high school. They discuss how Andy scaled his business by implementing better business processes, finding niche markets, and adding credibility to the roofing industry through trial and error.

Tim Brown and Michael Stearns discuss the importance of measuring and tracking key performance indicators for business success. Jon Broce joins to share the most meaningful KPIs that help make his roofing company successful.

Mike interviews Patrick Carr, founder of Blue Collar Media Group, about helping contractors create effective media content that properly represents their brand. Patrick discusses how he identified a gap in the industry where contractors were creating content but not the right kind, and how his team of videographers and editors optimizes media for blue collar trades. They explore business leadership tactics, industry insights, and strategies for building a successful brand in the contractor space.

Dylan McCabe discusses how he applied healthcare industry buying group models to create Limitless Buying Group for roofing companies. The conversation covers workplace culture, leadership strategies, goal setting, and entrepreneurial mindset in the roofing industry.

Mike interviews Jon Broce, co-founder of Ugly Roof, a company that focuses on roof rejuvenation through repairs, cleaning, and restoration instead of full replacements. Jon shares his journey in the roofing industry and how he identified a gap in the market with his business partner Ty Meredith. The discussion covers industry insights, employee and customer care, and effective branding strategies.

Mike interviews Reggie Brock, national account manager at Beacon Building Products, about optimizing productivity in the contracting industry. Reggie shares his experience and research on living optimally and how personal life affects professional performance in the home improvement and hardware retail industry.

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. Learn how to navigate this evolving landscape and make your company an attractive prospect for potential buyers.

In this episode, 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 a thought-provoking question: Is it better for your company to stand out or to excel at something specific?

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 experiences, and improving profitability. The episode provides expert-level advice for entrepreneurs looking to escape the daily grind and position 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.