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April 4, 2025 53 mins

Tune in today as Dave Sullivan dives into the different ways two roofing contractors, each pulling in about $2 million a year, run their businesses. Through some insightful discovery calls, Dave shares their unique stories, goals, and how they've set up their businesses. He really drives home the point about how important it is to have personalized coaching and a solid business plan. Dave also discusses why it's crucial to understand your financial statements and why focusing on profit is more important than just chasing sales volume. Having strategies tailored to your needs can lead to success in the roofing world, and it highlights the benefits of one-on-one mentoring and coaching services.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

  • Differences between two roofing contractors generating similar revenue
  • Importance of personalized coaching for contractors
  • Necessity of a solid business plan, including financial understanding
  • Emphasis on profit over sales volume for sustainable growth
  • The franchise model versus independent business growth in roofing
  • Building a roadmap for business success, including assessing current status and resources
  • Lead generation strategies and the sales process
  • Importance of effective communication and follow-up in sales
  • Streamlining operations and outsourcing for efficiency
  • Financial management and cash flow importance for business sustainability

Resources:

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