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Welcome to Beyond Your Books: A Small Business Growth Podcast — where numbers meet purpose! Hosted by Mark Tuggle, founder of Telos Bookkeeping, this podcast dives deep into the challenges, triumphs, and real-world experiences of small business owners. Whether it's streamlining payroll or aligning your finances with your mission, each episode delivers actionable insights, valuable education, and inspiring stories from entrepreneurs just like you. At Telos, we believe bookkeeping is more than ...
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Ninestone: Stacked to Scale

Alex Polamero & Dr. Tom Tonkin

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Welcome to Ninestone: Stacked to Scale — the podcast for business builders who think smarter, move faster, and scale with intention. If you're a founder, marketer, or operator focused on real growth—not just hype—you're in the right place. Each episode, hosts Alex Polamero and Dr. Tom Tonkin break down the strategies behind sustainable scale: from marketing that connects, to sales journeys that convert, to systems that run without chaos behind the scenes. You'll hear candid conversations wit ...
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Who's Next with Goldberg

Who's Next with Goldberg

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NFL lineman, undefeated Pro Wrestler, Motor Sports enthusiast, kickboxing aficionado, and actor Bill Goldberg shares the real stories behind some of his real life adventures. Best known as "Goldberg," each week Bill talks to celebrity pals from the sports and entertainment world, as well as his legions of followers. Download new episodes every Tuesday.
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Mark Easton of Buccos Roofing. ============================ Book a Demo with JobNimbus: https://jobnimbus.me/4mQCNO2 Dmitry’s coaching program: https://roofing-school.com Have a question? Text me: 612-558-4881 Contractors I recommend: https://directorii.com Best Deals on Underlayment: https://BemDirect.com =========…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Matt Morgan of Chad Wilson Law Firm. ============================ Have denied claim? Consult with https://cwilsonlaw.com/ Contractors I recommend: https://directorii.com Dmitry’s coaching program: https://roofing-school.com Have a question? Text me: 612-558-4881 Connect with Dmitry: https://dmitrylipinskiy.com/ Best…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks with Eric Oberembt, owner of D&M Roofing. ============================ Podcast Sponsor: https://novatik.us/ (Text "metal" to 786-512-9248) Contractors I recommend: https://directorii.com Best Deals on Underlayment: https://BemDirect.com Dmitry’s coaching program: https://roofing-school.com Have a question? Text me: 612…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks with Brent Tuggle, owner of Tuggle Roofing. ============================ Book a Demo with JobNimbus: https://jobnimbus.me/4mQCNO2 ============================ Contractors I recommend: https://directorii.com Best Deals on Underlayment: https://BemDirect.com Dmitry’s coaching program: https://roofing-school.com Have a qu…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Joel Orchel, founder of The Chimney Scientists. ============================ Insights: 00:00 – Cold Open: "Carbon Monoxide in Your Basement – The Silent Killer from Chimneys" 00:54 – Branding Bombs: "Bright Yellow Trucks – Why We Stand Out in Philly" 01:07 – Services Breakdown: "Rebuilding Fireplaces, Chimneys & Mor…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Jason Reisman of Eustis Roofing. ============================ Sponsor: https://novatik.us/ Get $1,000 OFF your first order — just mention Dmitry. Text “Metal” to 786-512-9248 to get started! ============================ 00:00 – Intro 01:14: - Coming up 02:44 – Roofing Company of the Year SOLD to Private Equity 03:29…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Entrepreneur Peter Roth. ============================ Sponsor: https://thecatchall.com/ ============================ Insights 00:00 – The Catch All 00:39 – Coming Up 01:14 – How Peter Roth entered the roofing call center world 05:02 – When Scalify Call Centers started working with roofers 09:30 – Understanding homeo…
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As the year winds down, small business owners often find themselves focused on just surviving the holiday rush—but the end of December is also one of the most critical times to pause, reflect, and plan for the year ahead. In this episode, Mark Tuggle, CEO of Telos Bookkeeping shares seven key areas plus one bonus area that every small business owne…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Landon Hammonds of Perimeter Roofing. From knocking doors on day one to leading 35 roofers across multiple states, Landon has become one of the fastest-rising leaders at Perimeter. At only 25, he has built systems, teams, and a discipline-driven mindset that separates him from the rest of the industry. Sponsor: http…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Elijah Muhm, former co-owner of Roman's Roofing. Sponsor: https://cwilsonlaw.com Insights 00:00 – Intro 00:35 – Sponsor: Chad T. Wilson Law Firm 01:55 – How Elijah Muhm got started in roofing 04:12 – Joining Roman’s Roofing and finding early success 07:08 – The culture and lessons learned at Roman’s Roofing 10:30 – …
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Aldin Mejia, owner of Top Metal Supply. Insights 00:00 – Intro 00:48 – Early life and moving to the U.S. 04:49 – Learning the trades and developing work ethic 08:48 – Starting the countertop business 12:28 – Entering metal roofing and navigating Miami-Dade approvals 18:55 – Naming the company and building the Top Me…
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In this episode, Dmitry sits down with David Carroll, CEO of Dope Marketing. Podcast Sponsor: https://agentone.roofingbusinesspartner.com/ ============================ 00:00 – Intro and Banter: Surviving Minnesota Winters 00:30 – First Business Hurdles: From No Job to Home Services Startup 01:22 – Reflecting on Growth: Preparation Meets Opportunity…
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In this episode of Ninestone: Stacked to Scale, Alex Polamero (Chief Growth Officer, Ninestone Partners) and Dr. Tom Tonkin (CEO, Ninestone Partners) sat down with Steve Wallace, the founder of Wallace Business Consulting, to uncover what it really takes to build a scalable sales team. Steve starts with a key insight: don't hire a sales rep until y…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Jonathan Cater, founder of Creator's Den and Chief Marketing Officer at AlphaOne Exteriors. Video Sponsor: alivo.ai (Mention Dmitry for a deal!) 00:00 – Intro 01:59 – Coming Up 02:27 – Presentation 03:00 – Introducing John: The Quiet Force in Content Creation 08:09 – Learning From Others: The Real Key to Growth 09:0…
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In this episode of Beyond Your Books, Mark Tuggle, CEO of Telos Bookkeeping, sits down with Corey LaPlante, Founder and CEO of LaPlante Management, to explore his inspiring journey from accountant to leading software consultant and Zendesk's 2024 Implementer of the Year. Corey shares how an unexpected career pivot during the global pandemic led him…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Codey Eatherton, owner of Rapid Response Roofing. 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – Sponsor: Hook Agency 02:13 – Coming Up 02:58 – From Roofer to CEO: Corey’s Journey Begins 05:10 – Hardest Challenges: Labor, Sales & Leadership 07:19 – When Growth Backfires: Losing Half the Revenue 09:44 – Scaling Too Fast & the Million-Dollar …
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Taylor Ammons, owner of Paragon Roofing. 00:00 – Intro 00:43 – Coming Up 01:21 – Hook Agency tattoo story 03:21 – From college dropout to factory worker 08:54 – Networking beyond door knocking 09:06 – From cars to roofs: who has the better reputation? 11:23 – Creating fake damage while storm chasing 12:00 – From dru…
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In this episode of Ninestone: Stacked to Scale, Alex Polamero (Chief Growth Officer, Ninestone Partners) and Dr. Tom Tonkin (CEO, Ninestone Partners) dive into the puzzling Q4 phenomenon where businesses delay actions and initiatives until the start of the new year. They explore the negative impacts of waiting, such as decision fatigue and artifici…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Heath Hicks, co-founder of The Catch-All. 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – Coming Up 01:30 – Presentation 03:00 – Talking about Heath Hicks’ legal battles 10:51 – The advice I should’ve taken 11:05 – Take 5% out every month — for life 12:09 – Biggest salary I ever had: $60K 12:47 – Ten years into roofing ownership 13:55 – Focu…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to John Senac, The Roof Pro. 00:00 – Intro 00:32 – Coming Up 01:02 – Presentation 01:57 – TikTok and Roofing 03:42 – What Most Roofers Miss 04:40 – Social Media vs. Websites 06:16 – Skills vs. Systems 08:30 – Identifying red flags in performance data 09:47 – Sales training vs. operations training 10:20 – Understanding …
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Mike 'Hammer' Martinez, Founder of Call Center Doctors. 00:00 – Intro 01:49 – Work Ninjas 02:52 – Getting into sales: from telemarketing to chasing success 05:54 – The Wolf of Wall Street mindset and lessons from that culture 08:45 – Losing it all and rebuilding after business failure 12:23 – Transition into solar a…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Eric Ellison, Founder of Ichor. 00:00 – Intro 00:29 – Welcome back to the RoofingInsights Podcast 01:04 – From rookie to $5.7M in the first year, scaling to $14M – how it happened 02:12 – The storm that boosted the business 03:30 – Before roofing – Eric’s entrepreneur journey 04:00 – Struggles, mentors & marketing s…
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In this episode, Mark Tuggle, CEO of Telos Bookkeeping, talks with Marcus Constantino—author, writing coach, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder of Need For Speed Marketing. Marcus shares his journey from biblical studies and youth ministry to discovering a love for accounting and building a career helping authors, business owners, and nonprofits b…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Bill Meyers, former rep for Evolve Construction. 00:00 – Intro 03:28 – Whistleblowing in roofing 03:57 – Fake damage & insurance restoration exposed 05:23 – Caught on camera: creating damage for claims 07:29 – The iPhone used as a tool to damage homes 10:09 – Bag of ice, Airbnb, and manufactured storm damage 12:36 –…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Galen Hair, Managing Partner at Insurance Claim HQ. 00:00 – Sponsor: Estimate Experts 00:07 – Coming Up 01:02 – Kicking Off: Setting the Tone 03:15 – Why This Conversation Matters 06:04 – Early Lessons Learned the Hard Way 09:18 – Breaking Down Industry Myths 12:41 – Turning Setbacks Into Opportunities 15:56 – What …
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Christian Vivieros, Owner of CMAC Roofing. 00:00 – Intro 00:06 – Coming Up 01:02 – First Steps in the Industry 01:52 – Stories and Connections in Houston 02:28 – Workouts, CrossFit, and Physical Discipline 03:15 – What Does Exercise Have to Do with Roofing? 04:02 – “People First”: Business Philosophy at Cmac Roofing…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Alex Duta, Founder of Albiware. 00:00 – Roofing Business Partner 00:07 – Coming Up 00:48 – Kicking Off: The Roofing Journey Begins 05:14 – Early Struggles and Breakthrough Moments 09:40 – Building a Strong Team from the Ground Up 14:06 – Why Company Culture Defines Long-Term Success 18:32 – Marketing Moves That Chan…
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In this episode of Ninestone: Stacked to Scale, Alex Polamero sits down with Brad Stave, Strategic Consultant, Creative Leader, and Growth Architect at Ninestone Partners, for a deep dive into what it truly takes to scale an organization without losing its soul. Brad shares his journey of building a business that not only drives profit but also cre…
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Many small business owners view bookkeeping as a "necessary evil" and put it off until tax time—costing themselves time, money, and peace of mind. In this episode, Mark Tuggle, CEO of Telos Bookkeeping, breaks down everything you need to know about hiring a professional bookkeeper. From recognizing the right moment to outsource, to understanding th…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Jared Litchin, CEO of Radiant Roofing. 00:00 – Sponsor: The Catch All 00:07 – Coming Up 01:00 – Meet Jared Lichtin: From Law to Roofing 06:45 – From Real Estate to Roofing Sales Success 12:30 – Implementation Over Information 15:00 – Building the Radiant Roofing Brand 20:15 – Hard Lessons Working with Contractors 25…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Kevin Kirkwood, Owner of Invictus Roofing. 00:00 – Sponsor: Job Nimbus 00:30 – Coming Up 01:09 – From Rock Stage to Roofing: Kevin Kirkwood’s Career Shift 04:10 – The Story Behind “Fox Haven” and Business Naming Lessons 07:45 – Doubling Revenue Repeatedly: What Had to Change Every Time 11:00 – Losing Control at $2M/…
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In this episode of Ninestone: Stacked to Scale, Alex Polamero and Dr. Tom Tonkin welcomed Mark Tuggle, founder and CEO of Telos Bookkeeping. Together, they dive into how hybrid work models—combining onshore and offshore teams—can fuel growth, efficiency, and scalability in financial services. Mark shares his journey from military service and minist…
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What if the true measure of your business success isn't just revenue, sales, and/or headcount? In this episode, Mark Tuggle, CEO of Telos Bookkeeping, uncovers the powerful difference between business growth and business value. With clarity and real-world examples, he reveals why growth alone can leave entrepreneurs exhausted, while value-building …
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Matthew Danskin, CEO of Restoration Referral System. 00:00 – Sponsor: GoNano 00:50 – Coming Up 01:31 – Opening Up: The Start of the Roofing Journey 05:02 – Early Struggles and Lessons Learned 08:29 – Building a Strong Company Culture 11:57 – How to Find and Keep the Right People 15:23 – The Marketing Moves That Chan…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Chris Zimmerman, Owner of At Your Service Roofing. 00:00 – Sponsor: RainDrop Gutter Guard 00:23 – Coming Up 01:11 – The Untold Story Behind the Roofing Journey 04:45 – Early Struggles and Key Lessons Learned 08:12 – Building a Team That Shares the Same Vision 11:39 – Why Company Culture Shapes Everything 15:06 – The…
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Lights, camera, scale! In this inaugural first episode, hosts Alex Polamero (Chief Growth Officer, Ninestone Partners) and Dr. Tom Tonkin (CEO, Ninestone Partners) roll out the red carpet for Jay Sherer, an award-winning storyteller, filmmaker, marketer, and CMO of Sherer & Sherer. Together, they smash the myth that scaling a business means "clonin…
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In this debut episode of Beyond Your Books, host Mark Tuggle, PhD, introduces the game-changing concept of Purpose-Driven Bookkeeping—a fresh perspective that transforms bookkeeping from a box-checking compliance task into a strategic tool that fuels business growth and personal freedom. Mark unpacks the five pillars of this approach, showing you h…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Chris Townsend, Founder of Can't Quit Consulting. 00:00 – Intro 00:36 – Starting Strong: The First Steps in Building a Roofing Business 04:28 – Lessons Learned from Early Mistakes 08:22 – Why Company Culture Shapes Long-Term Success 12:15 – Building a Team That Truly Fits 16:08 – The Role of Leadership in Growth 20:…
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Welcome to Beyond Your Books: A Small Business Growth Podcast, brought to you by Telos Bookkeeping — where we help small business owners grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose. In each episode, we go beyond the spreadsheets to talk about the why behind your business — helping you make better decisions, manage your money wisely, and build a lega…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Marc Reitzel, CEO of Reitzel Home Improvement. 00:00 Sponsor: The Catch All 00:18 Intro 01:04 The Problem Most Roofers Don’t See Coming 04:30 How Poor Branding Holds Back Great Companies 07:53 The Hidden Cost of Blending In 11:20 Why Your Company Name Matters More Than You Think 14:46 Logos, Colors, and First Impres…
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Welcome to Ninestone: Stacked to Scale — the podcast for business builders who think smarter, move faster, and scale with intention. If you're a founder, marketer, or operator focused on real growth—not just hype—you're in the right place. Each week, hosts Alex Polamero and Dr. Tom Tonkin break down the strategies behind sustainable scale: from mar…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Dan Walrack, Founder of Go Beyond The Hustle. 00:00 – Intro 00:43 - Why Contractors Struggle With Margins 03:02 – Pricing Disasters After the Storm 05:11 – The Xactimate Problem Everyone Ignores 07:18 – How to Negotiate With Carriers Like a Pro 09:26 – Building Trust With Homeowners in Minutes 11:15 – Why Most Roofi…
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Grab your coffee and join Dmitry Lipinskiy—former contractor and home improvement expert—for Morning Brew with Homeowners. With 20 years in the trades, Dmitry brings real-world advice to homeowner questions and no-nonsense takes on home improvement stories and trends. From dealing with contractors to choosing the right materials, no topic is off-li…
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Jack Hanks, CEO of VPA Public Claims Adjusting. 00:00 – Intro 01:36 – Managing $184 Million in Claims 03:12 – Puerto Rico’s 7-Year Insurance Battle 04:37 – Growing Without Losing the Personal Touch 06:07 – Hurricane Prep: How to Handle 2,000 Claims in Months 07:18 – Standing Out After the Storm 08:13 – When to Say “…
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Grab your coffee and join Dmitry Lipinskiy—former contractor and home improvement expert—for Morning Brew with Homeowners. With 20 years in the trades, Dmitry brings real-world advice to homeowner questions and no-nonsense takes on home improvement stories and trends. From dealing with contractors to choosing the right materials, no topic is off-li…
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Grab your coffee and join Dmitry Lipinskiy—former contractor and home improvement expert—for Morning Brew with Homeowners. With 20 years in the trades, Dmitry brings real-world advice to homeowner questions and no-nonsense takes on home improvement stories and trends. From dealing with contractors to choosing the right materials, no topic is off-li…
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Grab your coffee and join Dmitry Lipinskiy—former contractor and home improvement expert—for Morning Brew with Homeowners. With 20 years in the trades, Dmitry brings real-world advice to homeowner questions and no-nonsense takes on home improvement stories and trends. From dealing with contractors to choosing the right materials, no topic is off-li…
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Grab your coffee and join Dmitry Lipinskiy—former contractor and home improvement expert—for Morning Brew with Homeowners. With 20 years in the trades, Dmitry brings real-world advice to homeowner questions and no-nonsense takes on home improvement stories and trends. From dealing with contractors to choosing the right materials, no topic is off-li…
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Grab your coffee and join Dmitry Lipinskiy—former contractor and home improvement expert—for Morning Brew with Homeowners. With 20 years in the trades, Dmitry brings real-world advice to homeowner questions and no-nonsense takes on home improvement stories and trends. From dealing with contractors to choosing the right materials, no topic is off-li…
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Grab your coffee and join Dmitry Lipinskiy—former contractor and home improvement expert—for Morning Brew with Homeowners. With 20 years in the trades, Dmitry brings real-world advice to homeowner questions and no-nonsense takes on home improvement stories and trends. From dealing with contractors to choosing the right materials, no topic is off-li…
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