In this episode of Celebrating Small Family Businesses, we sat down with Jim Jessup and his partner to learn about their business, Ready Roofing. They are in our home state of Florida, in Jacksonville.

Jim is a 3rd generation of his family in construction, having worked for both his grandfather and his uncle. However, Jim started his roofing business from scratch. What attracted him to roofing was the short duration of the projects.

His partner has built her own business in the past with a strong customer service focus. She has real estate sales and marketing experience, has done flipping, and has recruited for real estate agencies. This experience makes her perfect for Ready Roofing’s outreach to local real estate agents.

Together, they make a very strong team. As they talked about how they run the business, it was obvious that they care a lot about their team and about serving their customers. The importance of listening and clear communication in both areas was emphasized.

A highlight for us was learning about the solar shingles that Ready Roofing offers. The surprising part was that because the shingles are part of the roof, the tax credit extends to the whole roof, even though the solar shingles only cover part of the total roof area.

Listeners will find this couple to be very genuine and relatable, with lots of helpful tips for building a solid business with a healthy balance between family and business.

Contact Ready Roofing at https://readyroofingjax.com/

00:00 Introduction to Ready Roofing

00:25 Jim's Journey into Construction

03:32 Impact of Hurricanes on Business

04:45 Michele's Role and Marketing Strategies

10:58 Exploring Solar Shingles

15:49 Working Together as a Couple

22:12 The Rise of Metal Roofs

22:55 Lessons Learned in Business

23:51 Navigating Commercial Roofing Challenges

24:50 Building a Strong Brand and Customer Relationships

36:39 The Importance of Communication

38:33 Final Thoughts and Advice