Gutter Growth

Gutter Growth

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Gutter Growth episodes

  • Gutter Talk with Josh of Forbus Gutter Concepts, LLC

    𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐔𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 πˆππƒπ”π’π“π‘π˜ π„π•πŽπ‹π”π“πˆπŽπ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 πŒπŽπ’π“ π‚πŽππ“π‘π€π‚π“πŽπ‘π’ 𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐄 π‚πŽπŒπˆππ†

    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+ yearsβ€”and what’s being lost (and gained) along the way.Here’s what they’re covering:

    β€” How the industry shifted from spikes and hand-cut systems to modern hanger installs

    β€” What old-school craftsmanship looked likeβ€”and why it’s 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 that’s fading fast

    β€” Stories from the jobsite, leadership lessons, and building with integrity

    This isn’t just a history lessonβ€”it’s a real conversation about where the trade is headed and how contractors can adapt and survive in a changing industry.If you’re in the field, running crews, or building your own shop—𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐍 ππŽπ–!

    ➑️ https://youtu.be/_0ktYgLhHz4

    Free Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/898227174615975


    1 hr
  • Gutter Growth Podcast | Gutter Summit 2026 Q&A with Ashley Garber of Certified Lights

    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.

    We’re talking product strategies, service expansion, and how to position your business to win higher-value lighting projectsβ€”not just seasonal installs.

    ➑️ https://youtube.com/live/lvhzxS5Fevg

    Free Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/898227174615975


    54 min
  • Gutter Growth Podcast | Gutter Summit 2026 Q&A with Stacey Jordan

    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. We’re talking bigger contracts, commercial opportunities, professional systems, and how contractors can turn seasonal work into long-term growth.


    ➑️ 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


    1 hr 4 min
  • Gutter Growth Podcast | Gutter Summit 2026 Q&A with Dean Wiltse

    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.

    We’re talking scaling the right way, positioning your company for buyers, and what separates a busy business from one that’s actually sellable.


    ➑️ 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

    57 min
  • Gutter Growth Podcast | Gutter Summit 2026 Q&A with Chelsea Phernetton

    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 it’s helping contractors scale their lighting businesses.


    They’re breaking down how contractors are unlocking new revenue through commercial holiday lighting and permanent outdoor lightingβ€”turning seasonal work into year-round profit.


    ➑️ 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

    55 min
  • Gutter Growth Podcast | The Safety Innovation That Could Save Your Crew’s Life

    𝐓𝐇𝐄 π’π€π…π„π“π˜ πˆπππŽπ•π€π“πˆπŽπ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 π‚πŽπ”π‹πƒ 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 π˜πŽπ”π‘ 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐖’𝐒 π‹πˆπ…π„

    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 roofingβ€”falls. Here’s what they’re covering:


    β€” How SteepGear’s grip technology works on steep roofs

    β€” The personal story behind the productβ€”and 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 afterthought…but the best operators use it as a competitive advantage. If you want to protect your crew, reduce risk, and build a stronger business—𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐍 ππŽπ–!


    Podcast sponsored by Alu-Rex: https://www.alu-rex.com/


    ➑️ 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


    42 min
  • Gutter Growth Podcast | The Winter Upsell Every Contractor Is Missing

    π“π”π‘ππˆππ† 𝐀 π’π„π€π’πŽππ€π‹ π’π‹πŽπ–πƒπŽπ–π πˆππ“πŽ 𝐀 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 π’π“π‘π„π€πŒ

    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.Here’s what they’re covering:

    β€” How artificial snow is being used in both residential and commercial installs

    β€” The difference between β€œSnowscaping” and β€œFrosting/Floccing”

    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 downtime…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 market—𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐍 ππŽπ–!

    Podcast sponsored by Alu-Rex: https://www.alu-rex.com/


    ➑️ 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

    55 min
  • Gutter Growth Podcast | How Simple Add-Ons Can Add Thousands to Your Bottom Line

    π‡πŽπ– π’πŒπ€π‹π‹ 𝐀𝐃𝐃-πŽππ’ 𝐀𝐑𝐄 π“π‘π€ππ’π…πŽπ‘πŒπˆππ† 𝐆𝐔𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 ππ‘πŽπ…πˆπ“π’

    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 installersβ€”and start operating like solution providers.

    Here’s what we’re covering:

    β€” The β€œComplete Gutter System” 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 don’t even see yet

    β€” Why the real profit happens AFTER the install is β€œdone”

    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 installation…but the best ones finish with solutions that protect, redirect, and profit.If you want smarter upsells, higher margins, and better systems—𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐍 ππŽπ–!

    Proudly sponsored by https://spectraguttersystems.com/

    ➑️ 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

    21 min
  • Gutter Growth Podcast | Gutter Talk with Tina Hart

    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.Here’s what they’re 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 leads…but the real profit comes from how you handle them.

    If you want to close more jobs, streamline operations, and scale your business—𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐍 ππŽπ–!

    Podcast sponsored by Alu-Rex: https://www.alu-rex.com/


    ➑️ 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

    56 min
  • Gutter Growth Podcast | The Truth About Branding Most Contractors Ignore

    𝐖𝐄’𝐑𝐄 π‹πˆπ•π„! 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇 π€ππŽπ”π“ ππ‘π€ππƒπˆππ† πŒπŽπ’π“ π‚πŽππ“π‘π€π‚π“πŽπ‘π’ πˆπ†ππŽπ‘π„ πŸ’ͺ

    Tim is sitting down with Jon Majak, branding expert and Founder of Mr. Pipeline, breaking down how branding can makeβ€”or breakβ€”your business.

    Here’s what they’re covering:
    β€” How Jon and Tim’s 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 trucks…
    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 remember—𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐍 ππŽπ–!

    Podcast sponsored by Alu-Rex: https://www.alu-rex.com/

    ➑️https://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

    43 min

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Gutter Growth - Hosted by Tim Crouch and Grant Hubbard.