#18 – The $15 Million Roofing Company Built by a Man Who Had Nothing

He had nothing. Now he leads a $15M roofing business built on grit, faith, and second chances.

In this unforgettable episode of The Roofing Operating System Podcast, host Nick Peret (Founder of Better Boss) sits down with John Franco, CEO of GreenTek Roofing, to unpack one of the most inspiring transformations in the industry.

John shares how he went from being homeless and at rock bottom to building a roofing company now doing over $15 million in annual revenue. This episode isn’t just a story about business—it’s about rebuilding identity, leading with purpose, and proving that resilience and leadership are built, not born.

Whether you're grinding in year one or scaling toward eight figures, John’s story will change how you think about leadership, growth, and what’s really possible in roofing.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✅ How John Franco rebuilt his life and business from nothing ✅ Why personal transformation is the root of scalable leadership ✅ The mindset shifts that turned his lowest point into momentum ✅ How GreenTek grew to $15M+ with systems, culture, and accountability ✅ Why discipline, faith, and fitness play a bigger role than tactics ✅ How to build a business that means something—to you, your team, and your community

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 Meet John Franco – GreenTek Roofing CEO 00:23 Hitting Rock Bottom & Rewriting His Story 02:52 The Moment That Sparked the Rebuild 07:06 From Struggle to Strategy: Building GreenTek 13:40 Business Growth Fueled by Personal Development 21:51 Culture, Profit Sharing & Leading With Purpose 26:08 Building a Team That Believes in the Mission 32:03 How to Scale With Discipline & Grit 42:23 Mornings, Mentality, and Momentum 49:14 What “Embrace the Suck” Means in Roofing 51:31 Leading for Legacy, Not Just Revenue 54:05 Final Thoughts from John Franco

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Better Boss — The Operating System for Roofing Contractors Who Want to Grow Smarter, Lead Stronger, and Build Businesses That Matter.

🌐 Learn More About GreenTek Roofing:

🔗 https://GreenTekps.com

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💥 That’s a wrap on another episode of The Roofing Operating System™—America’s top-rated podcast for roofing software and scalable growth.

If today’s insights sparked just one idea to scale smarter or grow faster, imagine what a full strategy could do for your business.

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Until next time—build better, lead stronger, and scale like a boss.