If you’re a Roofing Contractor looking to grow your business, make more money, and have more free time this is the podcast for you. Your host Dave Sullivan has been a successful roofing contractor for over 30 years and he shares the good, bad, and the ugly of his experience in contracting. Each week Dave interviews the industry’s top experts to pull out their best business tips and strategies that you can use to take your business to the next level. Get the answers to the questions you have ...
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Plumbers, HVAC, Electricians, Garage Door, Pest Control and Roofers! This show is for you. Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week where will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https: ...
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The Site Shed is a tradie podcast designed to assist and educate trade based business owners around the globe with business related topics and current affairs. The podcast is targeted to tradespeople and contractors like plumbers, builders, electricians, tilers, roofers, locksmiths, landscape gardeners & horticulturalists, printers, chefs, hairdressers, however it is a small business podcast so it also suits anyone that is in business. Facilitated by former plumber Matt Jones, this podcast a ...
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Two Fu's in love talk about swinging, swingers, open marriage and having fun. If you are interested in any of these topics, then our podcast is for you.
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395: Recession-Proofing Your Roofing Business: Essential Strategies
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Is the roofing business headed for a recession? We are seeing a real drop off in leads, and it’s been a crazy year for contractors. You should be recession-proofing your business, but, in reality, you need to have a strong foundation to weather ANY storm. If you do the work upfront to build that strong foundation, you’ll not only survive but thrive…
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Closing the Deal: Mastering Call Techniques for New Leads | ft.Ross McDaniel | Ep.417
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Discover the sales conversion techniques you need to close more deals and grow your business. In this episode, we dive deep into proven strategies for managing leads, improving sales systems, and mastering conversions. Whether you're in the home service industry or running a sales team, these insights will help you turn prospects into loyal custome…
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Ads or Not? Navigating Google Business and Beyond | ft. Ross McDaniel | Ep.416
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Should you run paid ads for your home service business? In this episode, Matt and Ross dive deep into the pros and cons of digital marketing strategies for trades, including paid ads, local SEO, and more. Learn when and how to invest in paid advertising to maximise your trade business growth. Tune in for expert advice on navigating the world of hom…
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Fleet Cards Reimagined: The Coast Pay Revolution With Daniel Simon
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BlueCollar.CEO – Daniel Simon is the Founder and CEO of Coast, a fleet card and expense management platform. As a venture-backed entrepreneur and C-suite executive, he co-founded Bread, a data-driven tech payments company that was acquired by Alliance Data Systems. Daniel focuses on building effective products and high-performing teams. In today’s …
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394: What’s the Best CRM for Roofing Contractors? with Scott Tebay
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Today’s show answers the #1 question in Facebook roofing groups. Everyone has an opinion about CRMs, but who can you trust? Join Dave Sullivan, John DeLaurier, and their guest, Scott Tebay as they tackle the big question: “What’s the best CRM for roofers?” Scott Tebay is the owner/operator of Rainstoppers Roofing, and he’s been in the construction …
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Andrew Manning’s Insane Secret of Success
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BlueCollar.CEO – Andrew Manning is the Owner of Backup Plumbing in La Grange, Kentucky. As a master plumber, he has spent the past six years scaling his business from the ground up. In this episode, Ryan and Andrew talk about Andrew’s best-kept secret to business growth. Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, mor…
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393: How Virtual Assistants Can Revolutionize Your Roofing Business with Adam Patterson
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Have you considered what a virtual assistant can do for your roofing business? If you aren’t sure how the process works or what the specific benefits are, today’s show lays it all out for you. Dave and John are joined by Adam Patterson of SMA Support, which provides an amazing service that is crucial to the success of many contractors. They hire, t…
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From Plumber to CEO: The Bizzy-B Story With Lance Ford
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BlueCollar.CEO – Lance Ford is the Owner of Bizzy-B Plumbing, an award-winning residential plumbing service company. With over 18 years of experience in the plumbing industry, he served an apprenticeship for five years before becoming a CEO. In this week’s episode, Ryan and Lance discuss how Lance transitioned from a plumber to a CEO. Blue Collar C…
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392: Boost Your Roofing Profits: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mid-Year Success
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What You’ll Hear in this Episode In this episode, Dave emphasizes the importance of a mid-year business review to ensure your roofing business stays on track for profitability. The key takeaway is understanding your financial statements and knowing your numbers, which is crucial for making informed decisions and maintaining profitability. Dave shar…
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Review Revolution: Boosting Your Business with Online Feedback | ft. Ross McDaniels | Ep.415
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Are you a trade business owner looking to take your business to the next level? In this episode of the Site Shed podcast, we dive deep into essential marketing and sales strategies. Learn how to leverage online reviews, handle customer feedback, and close more deals effectively. Discover proven techniques to boost your trade business, whether you’r…
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Multi-Generational Impact With Curtis Duncan
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BlueCollar.CEO – Curtis Duncan is the Owner and CEO of Quality Home HVAC, a family-owned company specializing in residential service and dual-fuel heat pump installations. Curtis and his wife Candace have propelled the company to over 60% year-over-year growth. Having transitioned from digital marketing and sales, he brings a unique perspective to …
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391: This Is The Problem With Roofing Contractor Facebook Groups
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This Is The Problem With Roofing Contractor Facebook Groups. 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-call Interested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, our mastermind groups, or our fractional professional services? Email me at dave@th…
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Get More Calls! The Lowdown on Organic Marketing for Trade Businesses
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Discover how to boost inbound phone calls with organic marketing strategies. In this video, we dive into an innovative SEO program designed to maximise your local search presence and leverage your Google Business Profile effectively. Learn from real client results and see how our approach can generate consistent leads for your trade business. Wheth…
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Seizing the American Dream: How to Build a Home Service Empire With Obed Guzman
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BlueCollar.CEO – Obed Guzman is the Owner and CEO of Alma HVAC Inc., a premier provider of HVAC solutions for commercial buildings. As a first-generation immigrant from Mexico, Obed and his wife Alma moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, and founded Alma HVAC Inc. to give back to the community. As a senior HVAC technician, he has over 25 years of exp…
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390: How Scott Tebay Runs His $7 Million Roofing Business While on a 4-Week Vacation
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You’ve heard it from Dave over and over: “If you can’t take your family on a two-week vacation without having your business fall apart, you don’t have a business. You have a JOB.” Vacation is the name of the game for today’s show. Dave is on vacation, John DeLaurier just returned from vacation, and Scott Tebay is currently on a three-week road trip…
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3 Ways to Refocus Your Business on Your Greatest Asset: The Technician With Aaron Salow
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BlueCollar.CEO – Aaron Salow is the Founder and CEO of XOi Technologies, a digital field service tool for the trades industry. He founded the company to close the gap in skilled trades workers, fostering rapid growth for businesses. Inspired by his father’s career in the blue-collar industry, Aaron has worked as an entrepreneur and employee in manu…
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389: THIS Is What’s Working To Get More Roofing Leads Today with Aaron Hockel
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We have a little different setup today as both John DeLaurier and I are on vacation. Since I can do the podcast from anywhere in the world, I’m handling things on my own with a great interview with Aaron Hockel of AltaVista Strategic Partners. He shares his wisdom and expertise about marketing in today’s shaky economy. Roofing leads are dropping of…
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BlueCollar.CEO – Dave MacDonald is the Owner and Founder of Better Together Group, a group of staffing companies that provide specialized recruiting services for clients and personalized services for job-seekers. The companies include Revolution Staffing, Essential Staffing, and Help Unlimited, each serving specialized markets and demographics. In …
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388: Use This Sales Process To Sell More Jobs
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Welcome to another great episode of The Roofer Coach! We have a great topic for you today as Dave and John discuss the best sales process you can use in 2024. This topic comes up often in our mastermind group, and we think a deeper look will be helpful for our listeners. Learn how a better sales process will help you close more deals and increase y…
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How Changing Your Mindset Can Grow Your Business
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BlueCollar.CEO – Sandy Papavero is the Director of Sales and Marketing at CEO Warrior, a membership dedicated to teaching plumbers, electricians, contractors, and HVAC technicians to lead and scale their businesses. As a certified life coach, visionary entrepreneur, and hypnotherapist specializing in T.I.M.E techniques, Sandy works with professiona…
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387: Your Roofing Business is NOT Making a Profit: You Just Don’t Know It!
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I’m building on last week’s show, Episode 386, about the “halftime” or mid-year review in your business. It’s time to gear up for the 2nd half, run out of the locker room, and kick some ass! If we know the score (our numbers), we can make adjustments, formulate a game plan, and come out to WIN. This episode is about building a strong foundation to …
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Mastering Tradie Business Sales Engine: Boost Your Conversions | ft. Matt Jones | Ep.413
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Unlock the secrets to boosting your tradie business with our powerful sales cadence strategy! In this video, we'll show you how to master tradie business sales, enhance your lead generation for trades, and increase your conversions effortlessly. Discover the insider tips and proven techniques used by top tradie businesses to achieve remarkable resu…
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Exploring the Hidden Side of Home Inspections With Matthew Query
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BlueCollar.CEO – Matthew Query is the Owner and Lead Inspector at Freedom Home Services, a home inspection business based in South Carolina. With over 15 years of experience in residential construction, warranty, and internal quality inspections, he holds a South Carolina Residential Builder license, is a licensed home inspector in North Carolina, …
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386: Mid-Year Roofing Business Review: Expert Tips for a Profitable Second Half
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Welcome to an in-depth discussion about an often-overlooked topic in our industry: the mid-year review. Just like in a football game, we need a halftime review as we finish up the second quarter of the year. It’s time to evaluate what went right and wrong in the first half of 2024. Did we score? Did we hit our targets? Using the “I hope” strategy i…
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How To Grow Your Business Ethically With Gus Puga
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BlueCollar.CEO – Gus Puga is the Owner and CEO of Airstream Services, which offers electrical, heating, and AC repair in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. After moving to Tennessee from Southern California in 2005, Gus transitioned out of the automotive industry and founded Airstream Services to offer ethical service and build long-term client relationships…
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385: If We Started A Roofing Business Today This Is What We'd Do
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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 mi…
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The Crazy Fast Growth of This HVAC Startup
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BlueCollar.CEO – Dalton Hadley and Zach Jones are the Owners of Air Support Heating and Cooling, an HVAC provider in Louisville, Kentucky. In just one year, they scaled the business from zero to $1.5 million. Now in their second year of business, the pair manages operations in multiple locations. Dalton has experience in HVAC management, installati…
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384: Insights from a $200 Million Home Service Business with Tommy Mello
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I’ve got a great show for you today that’s packed with practical tips and insights. My co-host, John DeLaurier, is not able to join us today, but Tommy Mello is here. He’s the Home Service Millionaire, the author of several bestselling books, and a repeat guest on the show. He last joined us in June 2023 for Episode 348, and he’s back for today’s s…
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The 7 Powers of a Scalable Home Service Business With Al Levi
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BlueCollar.CEO – Al Levi is the CEO and Consultant at The 7-Power Contractor, a business consulting and training firm that has helped hundreds of service and installation-based contracting businesses streamline their operations. He is also the author of The 7-Power Contractor, which includes seven principles for business success. After working more…
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383: It’s All About The Process with John DeLaurier
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As we are close to the halfway point of 2024, it’s time for the halftime huddle. This is the time to review our first half, evaluate our game plan for the second half, and make the necessary tweaks. It really is ALL about the process, and that’s our topic for today’s show. John DeLaurier of Peach State Roofing joins Dave to talk about the process a…
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The Original Architect of ServiceTitan’s Pricebook Pro With Andy Wyatt
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BlueCollar.CEO – Andy Wyatt is the Founder of WyattWorks Plumbing, a family-owned business providing fast, reliable, and same-day plumbing services. He began his journey in the trades 43 years ago, working alongside a master plumber. Andy is also the original software architect of PricebookPro. In today’s episode, Ryan and Andy talk about how Andy …
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382: A Marketing Masterclass For Roofers with Jim Ahlin
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Welcome to The Roofer Coach! If you are a regular listener, you know that we are in the middle of a rebranding, and we are excited about what the future holds! I’m joined by my co-host, John DeLaurier, who is the younger part of our duo still in the thick of running a kick-ass roofing business in Savannah, Georgia. On today’s show, we talk about th…
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How to Overcome Labor Shortages with Skilled Employee Investment | ft. Aaron Salow | Ep.412
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In this episode of The Site Shed podcast, we dive into the challenges of overcoming skilled labor shortages with effective employee investment strategies. Discover how training and development can transform your trade business and how technology plays a crucial role in this evolution. Don't miss our insights on solving labour shortages and boosting…
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Business Management Software: The Key to Operational Success With Paul Carmody
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BlueCollar.CEO – Paul Carmody is the President of Successware, an industry-leading business management software provider for home service companies. With more than 20 years of experience as a senior executive, he has worked in the SaaS, internet infrastructure, supply chain, and manufacturing industries. Before Successware, Paul served as the COO o…
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381: Markup Your Jobs The Right Way with Michael Stone
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We’ve got a great show for you today with Michael Stone, the author of Markup & Profit: A Contractor's Guide. He joined us some time ago for Episode 309 about this topic, and it became one of our most popular shows. We see regularly that a lot of contractors are falling short in this area, so Michael is here to explain how to mark up your jobs the …
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How to unlock over $450b in airspace real estate in Australia | ft. Warren Livesey | Ep.411
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Unlock the potential of airspace development and discover how this innovative approach can add over $450 billion in real estate value in Australia. Learn about the benefits of rooftop homes, modular construction, and urban infill housing. Join us as we delve into the future of real estate with expert insights and practical examples. Don't miss out …
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Learning From Failure Leads to MultiMillion-Dollar Growth With Josh Moryl
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BlueCollar.CEO – Josh Moryl is the Owner of JM Mechanical, which provides top-notch furnace and air conditioning repairs, as well as plumbing and electrical services. With over 15 years of experience in the HVAC industry, he became a master at the craft while working as a technician before founding JM Mechanical to provide honest, customer-centric,…
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380: How to Dominate the Neighborhood at Every Sale with SendJim
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Welcome to The Roofer Coach podcast! We have made some changes and improvements and are rebranding the podcast, business, and platforms from The Roofer Show to The Roofer Coach. Everything we do here is to help you grow a more successful roofing business! We want to help contractors, and we keep it simple by giving you tools to make things happen. …
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Innovation and Service-Based Leadership With Matt Stone
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BlueCollar.CEO – Matt Stone is the President of Stone Heating and Air, which specializes in residential and commercial AC and heating repair and maintenance. With over 30 years of experience in construction, he is also the Owner and President of Pressure Point Roofing, LLC. Matt founded Stone Heating and Air to provide superior service and enhanced…
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5 Common Marketing Mistakes Affecting Trades People and Home Service Businesses | ft. Vanessa McQuade | Ep.410
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Improve your marketing strategies and achieve success with our exclusive tips, custom-made for trade businesses. Don't fall into the trap of making common marketing mistakes. This episode dives into effective lead generation strategies and crucial marketing tips to enhance your business's visibility and success. Discover how to steer clear of pitfa…
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Starting out With Nothing To Becoming a Multimillion-Dollar Business With Nikki Bridge
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BlueCollar.CEO – Nikki Bridge is the Owner of Viking Heating & Air Conditioning, which offers full-service heating and cooling repairs, installation, tune-ups, maintenance, and more. She and her husband started the business with nothing before scaling it to a multimillion-dollar company. In this episode, Ryan and Nikki talk about how to scale perso…
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379: Branding Your Business: A Roofer’s Guide to Professional Success with Dan Antonelli
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In the roofing business, profitability and success come to those who brand the best. Branding is everything! Your brand is much more than the single elements of your company name, logo, and taglines; it is the whole picture of what your ideal customer thinks about your company—and if YOU come to mind when they need a roofer. So many roofing contrac…
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