Mission Control Podcast

David Hoisington and Scott Schuler from Complete Roofing Systems in Pennsylvania join Mike to talk about building a powerhouse roofing company with heart. David, the co-owner, opens up about the highs and hard lessons from scaling past $11 million, while Scott, the marketing director, shares how he's created real impact by staying in sync with the sales team and prioritizing authenticity over AI fluff. They talk bad leads, bad hire...

Brian Bartoe has built a massive following across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and more—racking up hundreds of thousands of fans and helping countless other creators do the same through his Beehive Network. In this episode, he joins Mike to talk about how he got started during COVID, how he built his brand from scratch, and what it really takes to grow online in 2025. They dig into the addiction of going viral, why most people quit...

 Ethan Andes didn’t set out to be a roofer—but once he got in, he never looked back. In this episode, he walks us through the raw, unfiltered journey of building Andes Roofing from scratch. From tearing off roofs in the Indiana heat to leading a fast-growing, EOS-driven business with a killer brand and a servant’s heart, Ethan shares the mindsets, systems, and pain points that shaped his success.

Whether you’re starting from nothin...

In this episode of the Mission Control Podcast, Mike sits down with legendary sales trainer and TOP REP Co-Founder Chuck Thokey for an absolute masterclass in sales leadership.

Whether you're running a $1M team or managing a $100M sales force, Chuck shares the exact strategies that turn a group of individuals into a true high-performing sales team. He lays out how to build a winning culture, structure your meetings for real impact,...

In this episode, Mike sits down with Aaron Weiche, CEO of Leadferno—a platform helping service businesses and contractors turn more website traffic into real conversations and closed deals through SMS and omni-channel messaging. They dive deep into how modern consumers prefer to communicate, why email is getting ignored, and how slow response times are silently killing your leads.

Aaron shares how Leadferno is helping companies mov...

In this episode of The Mission Control Podcast, Mike sits down with legendary PR pro Kelly Swanson, founder of Swanson Communications. With just $8,000 in the bank and a Volkswagen Beetle, Kelly launched her agency from a New York apartment—and went on to represent some of the biggest names in sports, including 15 years as Floyd Mayweather’s publicist. They dive into the real grind of building a business:

• How Kelly landed her ...

Brock McClelland (Pittsburgh) and Corey Combes (Tampa) didn’t just start roofing companies — they built machines. In this conversation, they talk candidly about the actual numbers they finished at last year, the market shifts they navigated, and the real-world impact of going all-in on branding and marketing.

From $800K commercial jobs to 700+ lead months, they break down how consistent investment (and not letting off the gas) sepa...

What does it really take to grow a roofing company from $2M to $20M—and should you even want to? In this episode, Mike sits down with Nathan Tebedo from Contractor Coach Pro to break down the realities of scaling, the hidden pitfalls most owners ignore, and why chasing growth without intention can wreck your culture, systems, and profits.

They talk leadership, CRMs, team building, and what separates contractors who burn out from th...

In this episode of Mission Control, Mike Stearns sits down with Jon Broce to talk about leadership, culture, and building a team that actually wants to run through walls for you. Jon breaks down the biggest blind spots contractors face when it comes to leadership, why culture is more than just a buzzword, and how to measure effective leadership with a real system.

They also dive into:

✅ The AEP Scale (Attitude, Effort, Performance)...

In this episode of Mission Control Podcast, Mike and Diego Dante, the president at RoofCON, connect at the Roofing Process Conference in Marco Island. The conversation focuses on something that truly matters in business—leadership.

They break down the biggest leadership mistakes business owners make and why leadership is the key to solving most business problems. The discussion covers how to hold yourself and your team accountable ...

In this episode of Mission Control Podcast, Mike sits down with Otis Floyd, owner of Paramount Roofing & Consulting in Atlanta, GA, to break down roofing statistics from 2024. They dive into the insane number of new roofing companies popping up daily and why most won't survive, exposing the difference between "Chuck in the Truck" lowballers and the top 1% of roofers. Otis shares his secret weapon for landing clients without chasing...

In this episode of Mission Control Podcast, Mike sits down with Eric Reno, owner of Paramount Roofing in Detroit, to map out the ultimate blueprint for launching and scaling a roofing company in 2025. They dive deep into what actually works, from low-cost marketing strategies to avoiding the biggest financial mistakes that put new roofing businesses in the grave. 🚀

Key Topics Covered:

🔹 The Fantasy Roofing Draft—If you had to sta...

In this episode of The Mission Control Podcast, Mike sits down with Mike Blumenthal, a leading expert in Local SEO & Google Business Profiles, to break down the shifting digital landscape. With Google’s local search algorithms evolving and new players like Apple & ChatGPT shaking things up, what does the future hold for businesses that rely on online visibility?

🔥 Inside this episode:

✅ The real ranking factors behind Google Busin...

In this episode of The Mission Control Podcast, Mike sits down with Jon Cater from The Creators Den to dive deep into the world of TikTok. With the platform making headlines recently—especially after a short-lived government ban—Mike and Jon explore the controversy surrounding TikTok's future. They break down the role of government intervention, debate whether such actions were justified, and discuss TikTok's unique business model....

In this special episode of the Mission Control Podcast, Mike takes a beachside stroll with Eric Reno, owner of Paramount Roofing. Together, they dive into the financial lessons every business owner needs to know. From managing money wisely to diversifying assets through wise investments, they share insights on how to build a business that thrives—even in your absence. Using the analogy of a house, they break down the essential comp...

In this episode of the Mission Control Podcast, Mike sits down with two powerhouse roofing entrepreneurs: Kris O'Connor, owner of OConnor Contracting in Buffalo, NY, and Corey Combes, founder of Southshore Roofing & Exteriors in Tampa, FL. Together, they share their journeys of building thriving roofing businesses from the ground up, tackling challenges, and learning valuable lessons along the way. From navigating sales slumps to i...

In this episode of the Mission Control Podcast, Mike chats with Ashley Seebald, the powerhouse Content Editor and Proofreader at Ascend. With over two years of experience, Ashley has honed her craft to ensure clients create high-impact, SEO-driven content that gets results. Together, they explore the art of crafting engaging content, the common pitfalls to avoid, and the ever-evolving role of AI in the content creation world. From ...

In this special episode of the Mission Control Podcast, Mike sits down with David Carroll, founder of DOPE Marketing, to uncover the game-changing strategies behind highly effective direct mail campaigns for contracting companies. David shatters the myth that direct mail can’t be tracked, sharing innovative methods to measure success and improve customer engagement. There have been countless instances where a Marketing Agency has b...

In this episode of the Mission Control Podcast, Mike chats with Dustin Van Orman of Any Hour Group & Services. Dustin shares how they scaled their business from $2 million to $500 million through visionary leadership and strategic direction. What truly defines an effective leader? Dustin dives into this question, offering insights from his incredible journey. He also opens up about the challenges of venturing into mergers and acqui...