Mission Control

Podcast

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.

Mike interviews Dashaun Bryant, founder of Roof Hustlers, about mastering roofing sales. They discuss sales approaches, scenarios, being authentic in sales, and the future of the roofing industry. Dashaun shares his expertise on sales essentials and every trick of the trade for successful roofing sales.

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 fulfilled, focusing on how personal and professional aspects of life intersect and affect each other in the home improvement and hardware retail industry.

Mike interviews Chuck Thokey, a business consultant and sales coach with over a decade of experience working with major home improvement companies. Chuck shares his journey from aerospace engineer to successful sales team builder, discussing sales psychology, best practices, and personal experiences including living with ADD.

Mike interviews Mathew Mulholland, a public adjuster, about concurrent causation in the roofing industry. Mathew explains how concurrent causation involves two simultaneous causes of loss affecting the same property, creating conflicts with insurance adjusters and coverage. He discusses how to identify covered losses, insurance basics, and how roofing contractors can become more educated to protect themselves and property owners from being taken advantage of.

Mike interviews Jon Broce, co-founder of Ugly Roof, about roof rejuvenation as an alternative to full roof replacement. Jon discusses how he and his business partner identified a gap in the roofing industry and built a business around repairing, cleaning, and restoring roofs. They explore industry insights, employee and customer best practices, and effective branding strategies.

Mike interviews Cam Wade, a Public Insurance Adjuster who transitioned from sales and marketing to protecting contractors and homeowners from insurance companies taking advantage of roofing damage victims. They discuss childhood experiences, overcoming obstacles, business ethics, and how life lessons shape career paths.

Mike interviews Ryan Fontaine of RoofHawk about his innovative AI technology that’s revolutionizing roof inspections. RoofHawk uses AI-powered drones to fly over roofs, instantly identify damage, and communicate findings back to roofers for seamless, risk-free inspections. The technology makes roof inspections more accessible, safer, and efficient for the roofing industry.

Mike interviews Dmitry Lipinskiy, CEO of Directorii, about innovating the contracting industry. Dmitry discusses how he connects manufacturers, contractors, and homeowners while helping major construction brands reach their target audiences. They explore topics including accountability in the industry, staying humble, balancing business and family values, and effective marketing approaches.

Heather Hitchcock shares her journey from gym owner and top MLM performer to growing Royal Roofing into a successful company. She discusses her mission, mistakes, and growth while diving into how she applies MLM business strategies to the roofing industry and the importance of connecting with like-minded industry leaders.

Dylan McCabe joins Mike to discuss how he applied healthcare industry business models to create a roofing-specific buying group. They explore workplace culture, leadership, goal setting, and the power of believing in yourself when creating new opportunities in traditional industries.

Mike interviews Chris Scoville, an expert in implementing and marketing financing solutions for roofing businesses. Chris shares his expertise on financing implementation, promotion strategies, and sales techniques. The episode covers marketing, branding, relationship building, and Chris’s proven 45-minute sales training method.

Mike interviews Patrick Carr, founder of Blue Collar Media Group, about creating targeted media content for contractors and trades businesses. They discuss industry leadership tactics, business optimization strategies, and how contractors can build successful brands through proper media representation.

Mike interviews sales and commercial content expert Jordan Harrison on the Mission Control Podcast. Jordan shares his three key sales tip strategies and reveals the essential elements for effective content creation in 2023. The discussion covers modern sales approaches, content strategies for commercial businesses including contractors, building trust in sales, and overcoming sales resistance.

Tim Brown and Michael Stearns discuss the importance of measuring and monitoring key performance indicators for business success. Jon Broce joins to share the most meaningful KPIs that drive success at his roofing company, MHI Roofing.

Mike interviews Andy Near, a commercial roofing contractor who started his business right out of high school. They discuss how Andy scaled his contracting business by implementing better business processes, finding niche markets, and building trust with customers.

Mike interviews John Senac, President of NTS, which provides roofing product analysis for property owners, contractors, engineers, insurers, and adjusters. They discuss how NTS creates efficiency in the roofing industry by eliminating back-and-forth with middlemen, manufacturers, and suppliers. John shares his data-proven 3-step sales process that benefits both customers and contractors.

In this episode of the Mission Control Podcast, Pete McKendrick of Roofr joins Mike to discuss content strategy and specifically explore the power of free content. They dive into how contractors can leverage free content to grow their businesses and connect with customers.

Roofing growth expert Adam Sand shares advanced strategies for optimizing CRM systems and staying ahead of industry trends. He discusses crafting HubSpot for roofers, implementing effective business practices, and generating operations regardless of experience level. The conversation covers Facebook advertising, building teams, keyword implementation, and marketing strategies tailored to different company stages.