In this episode, Dustin sits down with Josh Bickle, owner of Standard Roofing and Integrity Roofing based in the Okanagan. Josh shares his knowledge of what it means to build a business from the ground up, as well as the importance of personal connection, word of mouth, and a good reputation.  Dustin and Josh chat about a lot of the finer details that come into play when managing a large team of people in a business that has a lot of moving parts. They cover topics like interpersonal communication, work/life balance, and the process of continually evolving your business model. 

3 POWS of this episode:

Empower your team! People work harder when they feel they are part of a team. 

You can establish a strong business through in-person connection, integrity, and accountability.

Delegating to a strong team leads to more opportunities for growth and success.

Time Stamps:

2:30 - Josh explains his transition into the roofing industry. 

4:00 - Making the decision to start a business without a partner.

5:03 - How did you build a name for yourself in a new town?

6:18 - Managing your time and your team.

9:03 - How do you navigate delegating tasks?

11:00 - Do you have any specific tools and tricks to empowering a team?

14:26 - How do you set the boundaries for yourself in regards to work life balance?

15:40 - How Josh built and maintains a high market share in his region.

18:02 - Learning and growing from your mistakes.

20:01 - Josh explains his involved and hands-on approach to helping his team.

24:26 - Dealing with employees when they call off work.

25:45 - What are the dos and don'ts you share with real estate agents regarding roofs?

28:26 - How Josh used real estate to expand his business.

34:30 - Residential vs Commercial, pros and cons.

36:50 - How Josh keeps his business high in the supply and demand chain. 

39:02 - How Josh would approach his business model in an area with a larger demographic.

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