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The Start Build Grow Show
by Randy Brothers
The Start Build Grow Show is all about recognizing elite roofing entrepreneurs and service providers who bring next-level strategy and solutions to our ever-evolving industry! Randy Brothers host new guests to the podcast every week to continue providing quality educational material to roofing contractors and their teams!
Episodes
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EP 306. Top 3 AI Automations for better Speed-to-Lead
In this episode, Randy Brothers sits down with Byron Walker, founder of Peak10, to break down three practical ways roofing contractors can use AI to improve speed-to-lead, strengthen their sales process, and create more opportunities without getting overwhelmed by every new AI tool. With 15 years...
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EP 305. Why This Roofer Shut Down His Business and Found His Way Into Tech
In this episode, I sit down with Parker Dolbin, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at JobNimbus, to talk about his journey from growing up in roofing and running his own company to shutting it down and eventually moving into the technology side of the industry. Parker shares how burnout, inefficient...
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EP 304. How to Build a Roofing Company That Can Run Without You and Eventually Sell
In this episode, I sit down with Erick Loden, former owner of Dave Loden Construction and host of From The Ground Up Show, to unpack his journey of buying, growing, and eventually selling a roofing company. Erick takes us through his experience growing up in his family's roofing business,...
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EP 303. Run Your Business by the Numbers: Behind the Scenes of a $5 Million Roofing Company
In this special episode, I sit down with Ryan Clark, Member Success Coach at The Roofing Academy and one of the architects behind our Roofing Success System, to take you behind the scenes of what running a $5 million roofing company actually looks like—from the numbers perspective. Ryan brings...
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EP 302. Something BIG Is Coming to the Roofing Industry
In this special episode, I sit down with Ronnie Smith, founder of NXTLVL Solutions and the new CEO of The Roofing Academy, to share the story behind our decision to bring our two companies together—and why this partnership has been more than a decade in the making. Years ago, Ronnie was one of…
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EP 301. How Insurance Supplementing Has Changed and What Roofing Contractors Must Do to Stay Profitable
In this episode, I sit down with Phil Mihlstin, entrepreneur, former roofing contractor, and founder of Ideal Claim Solutions, to discuss how insurance supplementing has evolved—and what contractors need to do to protect their profitability in today's changing claims environment. Drawing from…
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EP 300. The 4 Pillars That Build Successful Entrepreneurs
In this episode, I sit down with Skylar Lewis, serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, CEO of Rise Up Kings, Superior Restoration, and 2DAYCEO, to discuss what it truly means to build a successful business without sacrificing the areas of life that matter most. Skylar shares his entrepreneurial...
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EP 299. Stop Letting Taxes Leak Through Your Roofing Business
In this episode, I sit down with Chris Middleton and Tyler Buechler, co-founders of Make Taxes Fair, to uncover why so many business owners and contractors are paying far more in taxes than they legally need to. Chris and Tyler bring decades of combined experience in accounting, tax strategy,...
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EP 298. How to Differentiate Your Company in a Highly Competitive Industry
In this episode, I sit down with John Ravaris—author of Define Value, Drive Growth, founder of UVP Solutions, and a former executive in high-end residential construction—to tackle one of the biggest challenges contractors face today: standing out in a crowded market where everyone claims to offer...
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EP 297. How to Grow and Protect Your Business with Surety Bonds
In this episode, I sit down with Gary Eastman, attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of Axcess Surety and SwiftBonds, to break down one of the most misunderstood—and overlooked—topics in the construction industry: surety bonds. Gary holds both a JD and an MBA, spent more than 17 years serving as...
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EP 296. How AI Is Changing the Home Services Industry Forever
In this episode, I sit down with Cory Cullather, Digital Sales Strategist at WebFX, to break down how AI is transforming the home services industry and what roofing contractors need to do to stay ahead. With more than 15 years of experience in digital marketing and a deep focus on roofing and…
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EP 295. The Financial Truth Nobody Tells Roofing Contractors
In this episode, I sit down with Brie Reis, CEO of Elite Roofing & Solar, and Jenn Allen, Financial Systems Coach for The Roofing Academy and Founder of Lucid Co., to unpack one of the most overlooked—but most important—parts of running a successful roofing company: the financial side of the...
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EP 294. Stop Losing Millions Because of Poor Follow-up
In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Fenn, entrepreneur, marketing innovator, and founder of CHIIRP, to break down how businesses are losing massive opportunities through poor follow-up—and how AI and automation are changing that. Ryan shares his journey from building businesses in the service...
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EP 293. How Business Owners Can Use Virtual Assistants & AI to Buy Back Their Time
In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Hathaway, an experienced entrepreneur and business strategist, to uncover how service-based business owners can reclaim their time, scale effectively, and avoid burnout. Andrew shares his personal journey through extreme burnout, the mental and emotional…
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EP 292. Leveraging AI and Offshore Talent to Scale Your Company With Brad Stevens
In this episode, I sit down with Brad Stevens, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Outsource Access, to break down how business owners can actually scale using AI, systems, and offshore talent—and why most entrepreneurs are doing it completely wrong. Brad shares his journey from launching...
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EP 291. How to Recruit a High-Performance Sales Team with Thomas Domin
In this episode, I sit down with Thomas Domin, a serial entrepreneur and founder of RTS, to break down what it really takes to build, scale, and sell a business—and why most contractors struggle to get there. Thomas shares his journey from the military to running multiple car dealerships, and...
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EP 290. Are You Actually Using JobNimbus Correctly?
In this episode, I sit down with Brie Reis, CEO of Elite Roofing and Solar, and Taymar Parry, Member Success Coach and CRM specialist at The Roofing Academy. This roundtable dives into the challenges and solutions around using JobNimbus to streamline roofing operations, from sales-to-production...
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EP 289. How to create the WOW factor to help you smash sales records
In this episode, I sit down with John Dwyer, a globally recognized marketing strategist and founder of The Institute of WOW, to break down the creative marketing strategies that help businesses stand out in crowded markets. John has spent decades helping companies generate attention, leads, and...
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EP 288. Leadership Isn't Lonely When You Find the Right Circle
In this episode, I sit down with Dylan McCabe, an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader, to unpack what it really takes to grow a successful business while maintaining balance, perspective, and strong leadership. Dylan shares candid insights on the challenges of leadership, including how...
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EP 287. How top contractors separate themselves from the rest with Randy Hurtado
In this episode, I sit down once again with Randy Hurtado, a respected roofing industry leader, entrepreneur, and COO of The Good Contractors List, to unpack what truly separates top contractors from the rest of the market. Randy shares how the industry is shifting away from pay-to-play marketing...
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EP 286. How to Hire Train and Retain Top Talent With Mike Matalone
In this episode, I sit down with Mike Matalone, Founder and Chief Talent Officer of XP3 Talent System and author of the Amazon best-seller Hire • Train • Retain. Mike shares actionable strategies that roofing and trade business owners can use to hire the right people, train them effectively, and...
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EP 285. How The Wrong Mindset Is Killing Your Sales
In this episode of The Start Build Grow Show, I sit down with Jacob Hicks- CEO, author, speaker, entrepreneur, leadership coach, and mindset expert- who spent over a decade transforming lives and businesses. With 10 years in sales and a proven track record of helping leaders implement sustainable...
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EP 284. Are you ready for whats coming in the Roofing Industry?
In this episode of The Start Build Grow Show, I sit down with John Senac, roofing coach, trainer, and co-founder of Name That Shingle, a company dedicated to helping contractors properly identify and report asphalt products. John's journey from being a $3M-a-year producer to becoming one of the...
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EP 283. Hire Smart Fire Less With Michael Gogan
In this episode of The Start Build Grow Show, I sit down with Michael Gogan, VP of Strategic Partnerships at HireBus, a company helping home service contractors streamline their hiring process and attract the right talent. Michael breaks down why hiring needs to be treated like lead generation…
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EP 282. How to Dominate Your Local Market with Online Branding
In this episode, I sit down with Devon Hayes and Amanda Joyce, Co-Principals at Elevation Marketing a top-tier marketing agency helping businesses grow through smart online strategies. Devon and Amanda share how marketing isn't just a product it's a service that can transform your business when...
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EP 281. How to Make the Most of Your JobNimbus Build Out
In this episode, I sit down with Shane Carey, Member Success Coach and CRM Specialist at The Roofing Academy. Before joining TRA, Shane spent 7 years at JobNimbus, where he helped build scalable sales strategies and shape CRM product development- contributing to 33% year-over-year growth and...
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EP 280. How Technology Can Help Roofers Get Paid Faster
In this episode, I sit down with Garrett Kurtt, Founder and CEO of OneClick Data, a company transforming the property insurance and construction industries through data-driven solutions. Garrett shares how technology is streamlining roofing claims, reducing errors, and helping roofers get paid...
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EP 279. How to Build Your Own Roofing Supplement Team and Boost Your Profit
In this episode, I sit down with Phil and Jake from Ideal Roofing to talk about how they successfully built and scaled their in-house supplementing team- a move that has saved them time, increased their profits, and given them more control over their roofing business. They break down exactly how...
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EP 278. Why Most Roofing Companies Stay Broke (And How to Avoid It)
Many roofing companies struggle financially because they focus only on revenue and overlook the key factors that drive real profitability. Learn how to set smart financial goals, manage cash flow, price jobs for profit, navigate insurance claims, and stay profitable even during slow seasons....
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EP 277. The Secret to Boosting Sales in Home Services Revealed!
In this episode, I sit down with Chris Scoville, President of Improvifi, a company revolutionizing how home improvement contractors access financing. Chris shares sales techniques that roofing businesses can leverage smart, contractor-focused financing solutions to grow sales, close more deals…
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EP 276. How be a HERO in your local marketing with Tim Brown
In this episode, I sit down with Tim Brown, a passionate entrepreneur and marketing expert who loves sharing actionable leadership and digital marketing strategies to help others avoid common mistakes and achieve success faster. Tim is the author of How To Become A Hometown Hero, as well as...
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The Start Build Grow Show: Best Moments of 2025 (Part 1)
We've had an incredible first half of the year on the Start Build Grow Show—packed with real stories, powerful insights, and game-changing advice from top leaders in the roofing and contracting world. In this special episode, we're taking a look back at some of the most memorable moments so far....
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EP 275. When Is The Right Time To Sell Your Roofing Company With Claudio Vilas
In this episode, I sit down with Claudio Vilas, a business broker who specializes in helping roofing contractors prepare, position, and sell their companies the right way. Before becoming the go-to expert in roofing business acquisitions, Claudio built and sold several of his own companies—and…
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EP 274. Hire for Character, Train for Skill: Randy Hurtado's Blueprint for Building a Rockstar Roofing Team
In this episode, I sit down with Randy Hurtado, a respected roofing industry leader and founder of a top-rated roofing company with over 1,000 five-star Google reviews. Before building one of the most trusted teams in roofing, Randy spent years in the corporate world—where he learned that...
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EP 273. Lead Strong, Win Big: The Blue Print for Building Winning Teams
In this episode of The Start Build Grow Show, we continue our 10 Questions with Randy Brothers series with a powerful conversation on leadership and building high-performing teams. Randy shares what it really takes to lead a successful business in the trades—from hiring the right people and...
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EP 272. Why Your Leads Aren't Converting- Here's How to Fix It
In this episode, I sit down with Phil Risher, founder of Phlash Consulting, who saw firsthand the challenges local service businesses face with digital marketing. Before starting Phlash in 2019, Phil was the director of business development at the largest air duct cleaning company in the DC metro...
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EP 271. Pass the Torch: How to Plan Your Business Exit Like a Pro
In this valuable episode, I sit down with Gregg Schonhorn, a Columbia-certified coach and expert in coaching and succession planning, to discuss one of the most pivotal challenges home service business owners face: planning for a successful exit. With years of experience guiding business owners...
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EP 270. Finding And Keeping TOP Talent In Your Blue Collar Business
In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Englin, the CEO of Core Matters, to tackle one of the biggest challenges roofing business owners face: hiring and retaining top-quality employees. With years of experience helping small business owners in blue-collar industries, Ryan shares his proven...
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EP 269. Female POWERHOUSE Shares Tips For Succeeding In Construction Industry
In this inspiring episode, I sat down with Pat Miller, the resilient leader behind Blue Diamond Construction, who has navigated over 30 years in the male-dominated construction industry. After the sudden loss of her husband, Pat stepped in to run the family business and has since proven that...
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EP 268. How AI Is Completely Reshaping The Trades Industry
In this episode of The Start Build Grow Show, I'm excited to sit down with Jerry Jariwalla to dive into how AI is transforming the trades industry. From roofing and solar to HVAC and beyond, AI is reshaping the way we communicate with customers, manage leads, and close more deals—without adding...
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EP 267. Starting Strong: Building a Roofing Business from Scratch | 10 Questions with Randy Brothers
Ever wondered what it takes to build a roofing business from the ground up? In this episode of 10 Questions with Randy Brothers, I dive into the early days—what motivated me to start, the mistakes I made, and the "aha" moments that shaped my journey. If you're just starting out or thinking about...
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EP 266. Bouncing Back From Setbacks with Nina Sossamon-Pogue
In this episode of The Start Build Grow Show, I'm thrilled to welcome Nina Sossamon-Pogue, a former USA gymnast, Emmy-winning news anchor, and the author of THIS is Not The End. As a leader and resilience expert, Nina shares her unique framework for overcoming challenges, grounded in her diverse...
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EP 265. Mastering Your Business by the Numbers with Jakob Kirschner
In this episode, I sit down with Jakob Kirschner, a finance pro with years of international experience, to talk about the numbers that make your business thrive. Jakob's background in corporate finance, taxation, and construction gives him a unique edge when it comes to helping business owners…
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EP 264. Disrupting Traditional Roofing Sales with James Hatfield
In this episode of the Start Build Grow Show, James joins us to share his journey from running small businesses in the trades to leading tech innovation. We dive into how LiveSwitch is disrupting the traditional sales process in roofing and home services, making it easier for contractors to…
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EP 263. 2025 The Year AI Transforms Sales With Cody Wood's
In this episode of The Start Build Grow Show, I'm joined by Cody Wood, founder of Sync-9, who's making waves in the world of AI and sales automation. Cody's journey is nothing short of inspiring—starting in construction after college, he taught himself coding and worked for top marketing…
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EP 262.How Private Equity is Transforming Roofing Businesses!
In this episode of The Start Build Grow Show, I'm joined by Josh Sparks the Chief Executive Officer of Infinity Home Services (IHS), a powerhouse in the roofing industry! Josh steers the growth of an enterprise that spans high-quality home exterior brands across the United States and Canada. His...
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The Roofing Success Workshop Dallas 2025
Want to systematize your business and crush it in 2025? This workshop is for YOU! We're bringing the secrets of a super-efficient, 8-figure roofing company right to YOU at the Roofing Success Workshop in Dallas on January 22nd. Learn how to set up systems that lead to freedom & profitability!…
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Join Us for The Roofing Success Workshop in Dallas 2025!
Join us for the Roofing Success Workshop in Dallas, TX on January 22nd and learn the secrets to building an 8-figure roofing company! What's in it for you? ✅ Meet and Greet at Bankhead Brewpub & Co on January 21st ✅ A full day of expert-led sessions on Sales Leadership, Cash Flow Management,...
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EP 261.Master the Art of Hiring for Your Roofing Business
Welcome back to The Start Build Grow Show! Today, I'm sitting down with Paul Sanneman from Contractor Staffing Source to dive deep into what it takes to hire and onboard the best people for your business. If you're a roofing contractor or a construction entrepreneur, you know that growth hinges…
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EP 260. 10 Questions That Could Change Your Roofing Game
Ready to unlock the secrets of successful roofing entrepreneurship? In this episode of The Start Build Grow Show, I share my journey through the challenges and victories of the roofing industry. I'll be revealing strategies that have helped me thrive and how to avoid common pitfalls along the…
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The Start Build Grow Show is all about recognizing elite roofing entrepreneurs and service providers who bring next-level strategy and solutions to our ever-evolving industry! Randy Brothers host new guests to the podcast every week to continue providing quality educational material to roofing contractors and their teams!
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