271: How This Serial Entrepreneur Built a Successful Roof Coatings Business with “Tats” Nakagawa

Welcome to this episode of The Roofer Show! Today’s show highlights the importance of good mentors and key considerations in product development. My guest shares how he learned to face his fears and take action. Join us to learn more!   “Tats” Nakagawa is the CEO and co-founder of Castagra Products, a company that makes coatings for the roofing industry. Tats also hosts two podcasts, Roofer Reflections, and The Specified Growth Podcast, which you can find on Apple Podcasts. Tats is a fascinating serial entrepreneur who has been involved in various businesses. I hope you’ll learn a lot from his story.    What you’ll hear in this episode:   Tats’ journey as an entrepreneur and how Castagra began in a totally unconventional way How a mentor made all the difference for Tats and his entrepreneurial journey Why any successful product has to solve a problem for consumers Key lessons Tats has learned over the years concerning product development Why Tats found that podcasting was a great way to accelerate his learning and shine a light on the best parts of the roofing industry Why Castagra began a scholarship program to promote the roofing trade How Tats had to overcome his fear of speaking and being in front of people to become a podcaster How Tats learned not to run from difficult situations from learning to play the trumpet in high school band class   Resources: Connect with Tats! Tats' Website: Tats Talk Tats has a weekly (Thursday, 10 am PST) LinkedIn Livestream that features roofers and their amazing stories. Follow this hashtag on LinkedIn for past episodes - #RooferReflections or the YouTube highlight page here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYR33oLfJcBk4_3T4WxYApg https://www.castagra.com/   Connect with Tats and find out about Castagra Products, samples, and training: www.castagra.com    Connect with me. Check out my NEW website: The Roofer Coach   Download my FREE 1-Page Business Plan   Text me @ (510) 612-1450 and say Hi!   I would love to hear your feedback, pros, and cons!   **Please leave me a review on iTunes!   Please share my podcast with other contractors! THE ROOFER SHOW SPONSOR INFO:   Need Help Answering the Phone or Online Chat?   Find Out How Ruby Receptionists Can Help Bring in Leads!   Call Ruby at (844) 326-7829 or check out their app!