Thinking about selling your roofing company? Here’s exactly how to do it right—and walk away with maximum value.
In this expert-packed episode of The Roofing Operating System Podcast, host Nick Peret (Founder of Better Boss) sits down with Claudio Vilas, founder of The Roofing Biz Broker, to map out the step-by-step process of preparing your roofing company for a profitable exit.
From business valuation and accrual accounting to buyer types, due diligence, and industry myths, Claudio shares what you need to know to sell your business the right way—whether your goal is retirement, a new venture, or simply unlocking what you’ve built.
If you plan to grow and sell someday (or just want to be ready), this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.
💡 What You’ll Learn:✅ What buyers actually look for in roofing companies (hint: it’s not revenue alone) ✅ How to increase your valuation through recurring revenue and clean books ✅ Why accrual accounting is essential for maximizing your exit price ✅ The difference between strategic vs. financial buyers ✅ How to position your roofing business for private equity ✅ Real-world case studies and exit strategies you can apply today
⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 What Increases or Decreases a Roofing Company’s Value 00:32 Meet Claudio Vilas – The Roofing Biz Broker 01:44 Why Most Contractors Are Unprepared to Sell 04:52 The Truth About Valuation & Accrual Accounting 09:38 Metrics That Attract the Right Buyers 15:32 Strategic Buyers vs. Financial Buyers 18:56 Recurring Revenue and Risk Management 21:05 What Makes a $3M Company More Valuable Than a $1M One 22:14 Comparing Young vs. Established Companies 26:03 Debunking the Multiplier Myth 30:55 Stable Growth = Higher Purchase Price 32:44 Emotional Hurdles of Selling a Business 36:00 Claudio’s Final Advice for Exit-Minded Contractors
🛠 Powered by:Better Boss — The Operating System for Roofing Contractors Who Want to Grow Smarter, Run Cleaner, and Sell Bigger.
🌐 Learn More About The Roofing Biz Broker:🔗 https://theroofingbizbroker.com
📅 Want to Maximize the Sale of Your Roofing Business?Book your FREE Roofing Growth Audit to get a $1,500 exit-readiness roadmap that benchmarks your business, cleans up your systems, and gets you buyer-ready. 👉 https://mybetterboss.ai/free-roofing-growth-audit
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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.
👉 Head to mybetterboss.ai to access free tools, book a discovery call, or explore systems trusted by top roofing companies nationwide.
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Until next time—build better, lead stronger, and scale like a boss.
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