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Tim Crouch sits down with Joshua Forbus, owner of Forbus Gutter Concepts, LLC, breaking down how the gutter industry has transformed over the last 40+ yearsβand whatβs being lost (and gained) along the way.Hereβs what theyβre covering:
β How the industry shifted from spikes and hand-cut systems to modern hanger installs
β What old-school craftsmanship looked likeβand why itβs disappearing
β The real challenges of material pricing, distribution, and startup costs today
β Why Josh built a second company to help contractors get fair pricing
β The truth about scaling a gutter business over decades in the field
β How social media is helping preserve trade knowledge thatβs fading fast
β Stories from the jobsite, leadership lessons, and building with integrity
This isnβt just a history lessonβitβs a real conversation about where the trade is headed and how contractors can adapt and survive in a changing industry.If youβre in the field, running crews, or building your own shopβππππ ππ πππ!
β‘οΈ https://youtu.be/_0ktYgLhHz4
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Join us with Ashley Garber, Vice President of Certified Lights, as we dive into how contractors can expand into lighting and turn it into a real, scalable revenue stream.
Weβre talking product strategies, service expansion, and how to position your business to win higher-value lighting projectsβnot just seasonal installs.
β‘οΈ https://youtube.com/live/lvhzxS5Fevg
Free Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/898227174615975
Join us with Stacey Jordan, Founder & CEO of Red Sleigh Workshop, as we jump into a LIVE Q&A on what it really takes to scale from residential installs into high-value commercial lighting projects. Weβre talking bigger contracts, commercial opportunities, professional systems, and how contractors can turn seasonal work into long-term growth.
β‘οΈ https://youtube.com/live/XrnqxnDrWv8
Free Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/898227174615975
Contact us today to learn more about our Gutter Growth Mastermind program: https://guttergrowth.com
Join us with Dean Wiltse co-owner and Managing Broker of CurtisWiltse, one of our featured vendors this year, as we dive into a LIVE Q&A on what it really takes to build a business that holds value beyond just revenue.
Weβre talking scaling the right way, positioning your company for buyers, and what separates a busy business from one thatβs actually sellable.
β‘οΈ https://youtube.com/live/XrnqxnDrWv8
Free Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/898227174615975
Contact us today to learn more about our Gutter Growth Mastermind program: https://guttergrowth.com
Join us and Chelsea Phernetton, Sales & Marketing Manager at CLIPA (Christmas Light Installation Pros Association), one of our featured vendors this year, as she jumps into a live Q&A about CLIPA and how itβs helping contractors scale their lighting businesses.
Theyβre breaking down how contractors are unlocking new revenue through commercial holiday lighting and permanent outdoor lightingβturning seasonal work into year-round profit.
β‘οΈ https://youtube.com/live/N-9973HB6KA
Free Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/898227174615975
Contact us today to learn more about our Gutter Growth Mastermind program: https://guttergrowth.com
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Tim Crouch sits down with Damon Hawkins, inventor of SteepGear, breaking down how one innovation is helping contractors reduce one of the biggest risks in roofingβfalls. Hereβs what theyβre covering:
β How SteepGearβs grip technology works on steep roofs
β The personal story behind the productβand why it mattersβ The reality of roof-related accidents in the industry
β Why one fall can cost your business more than you think
β How safety gear can actually help you win more jobs
β The challenges of bringing a product from idea to market
β What contractors need to know before investing in crew safety
Most contractors treat safety like an afterthoughtβ¦but the best operators use it as a competitive advantage. If you want to protect your crew, reduce risk, and build a stronger businessβππππ ππ πππ!
Podcast sponsored by Alu-Rex: https://www.alu-rex.com/
β‘οΈ https://youtu.be/ZSPg263LIGk
Free Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/898227174615975
Contact us today to learn more about our Gutter Growth Mastermind program: https://guttergrowth.com
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Tim Crouch sits down with Alan Pursell of Pursell Manufacturing Snow Effects, breaking down how contractors are using artificial snow to create high-impact seasonal installs that customers actually pay for.Hereβs what theyβre covering:
β How artificial snow is being used in both residential and commercial installs
β The difference between βSnowscapingβ and βFrosting/Floccingβ
β How contractors can add a profitable winter service without heavy overhead
β Why partnering with installers is the new scale strategy (not DIY selling)
β How this opens opportunities even in warm-weather markets
β Real-world applications that turn holiday displays into premium upsells
β Why this is becoming a repeatable, scalable seasonal business model
Most contractors see winter as downtimeβ¦but others see it as an opportunity to add a whole new profit stream.If you want to stay busy, increase revenue, and stand out in your marketβππππ ππ πππ!
Podcast sponsored by Alu-Rex: https://www.alu-rex.com/
β‘οΈ https://youtu.be/kWNeVOndu4A
Free Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/898227174615975
Contact us today to learn more about our Gutter Growth Mastermind program: https://guttergrowth.com
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Scott Whaley, Regional Director of Sales & Enablement at Spectra Gutter Systems, is LIVE with us right now breaking down how contractors can stop thinking like installersβand start operating like solution providers.
Hereβs what weβre covering:
β The βComplete Gutter Systemβ approach and why it matters more than ever
β How simple plastic add-ons are quietly adding thousands in missed profit
β The truck stock strategy that turns every job into an upsell opportunity
β How to solve hidden drainage problems homeowners donβt even see yet
β Why the real profit happens AFTER the install is βdoneβ
β How Spectra is helping contractors simplify inventory and scale faster
β Real examples of turning small fixes into high-margin solutions
Most contractors finish the job at installationβ¦but the best ones finish with solutions that protect, redirect, and profit.If you want smarter upsells, higher margins, and better systemsβππππ ππ πππ!
Proudly sponsored by https://spectraguttersystems.com/
β‘οΈ https://youtu.be/Vy6wkqK3Wls
Free Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/898227174615975
Contact us today to learn more about our Gutter Growth Mastermind program: https://guttergrowth.com
We sit down with Tina Hart, industry coach and former gutter company owner, diving into the systems, strategies, and speed-to-lead tactics that separate top-performing contractors from the rest.Hereβs what theyβre covering:
β Why responding to leads in under 3 minutes can drastically increase your closing rate
β The admin blind spots that silently cost contractors thousands
β How to follow up correctly and turn missed leads into revenue
β The key KPIs every contractor should track to grow smarter, not harder
β Using automation and simple systems to beat competitors to the job site
β How professionalizing your business operations attracts higher-value clients
Most contractors chase more leadsβ¦but the real profit comes from how you handle them.
If you want to close more jobs, streamline operations, and scale your businessβππππ ππ πππ!
Podcast sponsored by Alu-Rex: https://www.alu-rex.com/
β‘οΈ https://youtu.be/DEghyb3C3Gw
Free Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/898227174615975
Contact us today to learn more about our Gutter Growth Mastermind program: https://guttergrowth.com
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Tim is sitting down with Jon Majak, branding expert and Founder of Mr. Pipeline, breaking down how branding can makeβor breakβyour business.
Hereβs what theyβre covering:
β How Jon and Timβs 14-year relationship started from a cold call
β The shift from a generic logo to a premium brand that scaled & sold
β Why customers are willing to pay MORE for a brand they trust
β The real reason most contractors stay stuck competing on price
β Letting go of outdated names and emotional attachments holding you back
β The power of personal branding in building trust and authority
β How branding impacts hiring, growth, and long-term business value
Most contractors focus on tools and trucksβ¦
but ignore the one thing that actually separates them in the market.
If you want to stand out, charge more, and build a business people rememberβππππ ππ πππ!
Podcast sponsored by Alu-Rex: https://www.alu-rex.com/
β‘οΈhttps://youtu.be/uNG4yRVtEH0
Free Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/898227174615975
Contact us today to learn more about our Gutter Growth Mastermind program: https://guttergrowth.com
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