385: If We Started A Roofing Business Today This Is What We'd Do

Solid advice from Dave and John—that’s what we have lined up for you today. This episode comes out of coaching work I’m doing with three clients right now who are coming from other industries and want to get into the roofing business. Things are different today than they were even ten years ago, and there is so much wisdom to be learned from the mistakes of others. Join us to hear A+ advice from Dave and John about getting started in the roofing business!What you’ll hear in this episode:Glimpses into Dave and John’s paths in the roofing businessPerspectives on solo ownership vs. partnership, being the biggest vs. being profitable, and knowing your WHYThe importance of knowing your market, your niche, and your ideal customerSpend your marketing dollars wisely!Advice about your website, sales staff, and office administrationKnowing what to charge and what your profit margin should beBuilding your brandThoughts on your org chart levels: admin, accounting, marketing, production, and salesQuestions to ask yourself: Am I making a profit? Is my personal life what I want it to be as a business owner? Do I have a “job” or a business?What John would have done differentlyGetting leads in today’s world is a different ball game than it used to be. Takeaways from John: “Learn from others’ mistakes. There is no shortcut to business success. Listen to podcasts, join a Mastermind, and ask questions.”Resources:Set up a FREE strategy call with Dave and get a few tips on how you can improve your business:  https://davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-callInterested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, our mastermind groups, or our fractional professional services? Email me at [email protected]. or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.No Plan? No problem. Download our FREE 1-Page Business Plan For Roofing Contractors https://theroofershow.com/plan.Vetted Sponsors Of The Roofer ShowHave RUBY answer your phones and tee up the sale by leaving a great first impression. Use this link to get up to $150 off your first month’s service: https://get.ruby.com/theroofercoach.Automate your Follow-Up and close more sales with ProLine. Get started for FREE at https://useproline.com/. Use promo code “Dave50” for $50 off your first month’s service!Our newest sponsor, SMA Support Services, fills a need by empowering contractors to simplify and optimize their operational processes with virtual assistant and call center services. Explore what a virtual assistant can do for your contracting business. Check out SMA Support Services! (Tell them Dave and John sent you.)