Episode 28 — “Roof Coatings That Scale | Andy Near’s Next Level Success”

In Episode 28, we sit down with Andy Near, the powerhouse behind Next Level Roofer, to talk about his journey from residential roofing to mastering commercial coatings — and building a family-driven business that thrives in both profit and purpose.From scaling strategically to learning coatings from the ground up, Andy shares exactly how he built momentum, created trust through demos and videos, and turned small wins into big opportunities.If you’ve ever wondered how to transition into coatings, simplify your systems, and win commercial work — this episode is packed with gold.🕒 Chapters00:00 - Guest introduction and early life03:15 - Marriage struggles, reset, and naming the company05:15 - Scaling, shifting to commercial work, and antiscaling06:58 - Family involvement and celebrating big wins13:50 - Details of the biggest job and scope (roof coating vs foam)16:57 - How Andy learned coatings and partnering with a manufacturer23:38 - Advice on adding coatings, prep, thickness, and warranties29:51 - Building trust with demos, videos, and creative demonstrations38:13 - Serving customers, giving value, and playing the long game49:15 - Sales cycles, automation, simplicity, and operating a small commercial crew60:22 - Time freedom, success, retirement plans, and closing thoughts🔗 Connect with Andy Near🌐 Website: https://nextlevelroofer.com📘 Facebook: NEXT LEVEL Roofer with Andy Near📧 Email: [email protected]💡 Brought to you by FoamBid.co — Join the Beta!The new FoamBid App is changing how contractors bid jobs more efficiently!Bid on projects, connect with contractors, and grow your business — all in one platform.🚀 Sign up for the exclusive Beta launch at: https://www.FoamBid.coDon’t miss your chance to be one of the first pros inside the new bidding marketplace built for our industry.🚀 Powered by Spray Foam Genius MarketingHelping spray foam and coatings contractors scale with smart digital strategy.📧 Email: [email protected]📞 US: (877)-840-FOAM📞 CA: (844)-741-FOAM📸 Instagram: @foamtofortune📸 Instagram: @officialspencerhart📅 Book a strategy call: https://calendly.com/plantpoweredmarketing/30-min-meeting-discuss-spray-foam-marketing-clone🎧 About Foam to FortuneEach week, we sit down with spray foam pros, and growth-minded contractors who share the real strategies behind their success.From jobsite stories to marketing insights — every episode helps you level up your business and your mindset.🎤 Want to be a guest on the show?DM us on Instagram at @foamtofortune.📌 Hashtags#SprayFoamBusiness #RoofCoatings #RoofingSuccess #FoamToFortune #ContractorPodcast #CommercialRoofing #FoamBid #SprayFoamGenius #CoatingsContractor #EntrepreneurshipPodcast