In this episode, Dmitry talks to Aldin Mejia, owner of Top Metal Supply.
Insights
00:00 – Intro
00:48 – Early life and moving to the U.S.
04:49 – Learning the trades and developing work ethic
08:48 – Starting the countertop business
12:28 – Entering metal roofing and navigating Miami-Dade approvals
18:55 – Naming the company and building the Top Metal brand
26:02 – Understanding metal roofing system types
32:26 – Durability, coatings, paint performance, and long-term warranties
38:00 – Who Top Metal serves and how contractor relationships are built
46:58 – Faith, humility, leadership, and personal values in business
50:46 – Hiring challenges and building a reliable team
52:29 – Customer service standards and how complaints are handled
56:16 – Cash flow, accounting, and financial discipline in construction
58:57 – Social media, brand presence, and building trust online
01:02:13 – Balancing marriage, family, and running a growing company
01:09:13 – Expansion strategy and future vision for Top Metal
01:12:27 – Final message to roofers, installers, and business owners
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Today's guest
Aldin Mejia:
https://www.facebook.com/aldin.mejia
Top Metal:
https://topmetalsupplier.com
https://www.facebook.com/TopMetalUSA/
https://www.tiktok.com/@topmetalusa
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