Mission Control

Podcast

Jeffrey Teitelbaum, owner of RST Roofing and Renovation, shares his career journey from Atlanta police detective to insurance adjuster to roofing company owner. He discusses launching his business in 2019 just before COVID-19, his organic growth strategy focusing on SEO and brand presence, and his transition to AccuLynx for better operations. Jeffrey outlines his ambitious plans to dominate his market through consistent video content and building trust with homeowners.

Mike Stearns answers 18 audience-submitted questions covering digital marketing topics, AI in marketing, Google Ads vs Local Services ROI, website building strategies, and client branding challenges. The episode features a mix of serious marketing insights and lighthearted personal questions about his hair and lifestyle.

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.

In this episode of the Mission Control podcast, Mike sits down with David Carroll, founder of DOPE Marketing, to discuss the mental evolution of an entrepreneur. David reflects on his recent trip to Chicago and shares insights on the importance of self-awareness, giving oneself credit for personal growth, and shifting away from a “grinder” mentality toward a more balanced life. The conversation touches on maintaining “equanimity” during business challenges and why leaders should focus on mental fortitude and the original “why” behind their ventures. Ultimately, David highlights that true success is the freedom to prioritize personal values, such as spending time with family, over constant productivity

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Mike sits down with Adam Fedale, CEO of G. Fedale Roofing & Siding, a family-run company with multiple locations across the East Coast. Adam shares insights on building and scaling a business with his brothers, the challenges of mixing family with entrepreneurship, and why clear expectations and accountability are essential for success. They discuss core values, company culture, handling difficult customers, implementing effective SOPs, and leadership principles that keep 85+ employees aligned and thriving.

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.

Mike interviews Danny Shannon from Australia, who shares his journey from heroin addiction starting at age 15 to achieving 16 years of sobriety. Danny discusses early recovery challenges, daily accountability practices, and his therapeutic app Encapsulator, which allows users to record video messages to their future selves for personal growth tracking.

Allen Mick from Just Share Media joins us live from Florida to discuss the damage and implications of Hurricane Ian. So many families have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Ian and they need more help than is available locally. However, there are very strict laws about marketing within Florida so there is also a lot of risk if you don’t know the right approach.

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.