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January 31, 2025 44 mins

In this episode of "The Roofer Show," Dave Sullivan, aka The Roofer Coach, chats about what sets residential and commercial roofing apart. With over 30 years under his belt, Dave shares his story of growing a family business into a thriving eight-figure company. He talks about why it's crucial to know your reasons for moving into commercial roofing and dives into some essential strategies like having solid reporting systems, keeping an eye on quality, planning ahead, and understanding job costs. Dave also stresses the importance of managing your finances well and encourages listeners to reach out if they need help making the switch to commercial roofing. If you’re ready to get serious and focused on your business, you’ll want to tune in to hear more!

What you’ll hear in this episode:

  • Comparison between residential and commercial roofing
  • Importance of understanding motivations for transitioning between roofing types
  • Distinct marketing strategies for residential vs. commercial roofing
  • Financial considerations and resource requirements for commercial roofing
  • Challenges in recruitment and training for commercial roofing projects
  • Risk management and warranty claims in commercial roofing
  • Defining target markets and building client relationships
  • Importance of emergency services and maintenance contracts
  • Operational strategies for effective project management and quality control

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Check out this episode on our Youtube channel at @DaveSullivanRooferShow" or use this link - https://youtu.be/N7F2wJVbfwk

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