Do you know that having a written business plan can make all the difference for roofing contractors? In the latest episode of "The Roofer Show," Dave Sullivan and John DeLaurier dive deep into the essentials of business planning for 2025. We cover everything from setting realistic sales goals to structuring your marketing strategies. It's more than just growing your business, it's about making it serve you, not the other way around.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
- Importance of business planning for roofing contractors in preparation for 2025
- Understanding financials and the necessity of regular financial reviews
- The concept of the "three-legged stool" of business: selling work, doing work, and keeping score
- Job costing and financial tracking to improve profitability
- The significance of accurate estimating and managing labor costs
- Development of structured marketing strategies for lead generation
- Importance of tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for business health
- The role of customer reviews in building trust and credibility
- Strategies for setting realistic sales and profit goals based on historical data
- Encouragement for contractors to seek support through coaching and CRM solutions
Resources
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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, mastermind groups, or fractional CFO services? Email me or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.
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