Mission Control: The Blueprint for Scaling Home Service Giants
Hosted by Mike Stearns, Mission Control delivers high-velocity strategies for elite contractors ready to dominate their market. We bypass the fluff, focusing on technical systems, sales psychology, and AI-driven growth to help you navigate the flight path to eight figures with precision.
Recent Episodes
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 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.
Mike sits down with Nick Peret, CEO of Better Boss, a company revolutionizing the construction industry with Fractional CTO services. They dive deep into the evolution of the roofing industry, tackling why some resist change and how to overcome common challenges. From optimizing CRMs and managing time effectively as a business owner to spotting red flags when hiring agencies, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
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 interviews Nick Capobianco from Roofr about how their platform transforms roofing businesses through automation and instant estimation tools. They discuss the benefits of Roofr’s technology for roofing companies and explore marketing strategies to increase traffic. The conversation covers automation importance, content creation, and practical steps companies can take to improve their business operations.
In this episode of the Mission Control podcast, Mike sits down with Jay Bradley of Roof Nuts to discuss cold calling services, door-to-door lead generation, and training for roofing companies. Jay shares expert advice on generating and closing leads, explains approaches for different personality types, and covers common mistakes in lead closing. They also discuss what roofing companies should consider before hiring a marketing company and how to work with them effectively.
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.