Big Roofs Podcast

Patrick Carr, Blue Collar Media Group | Ep. 22


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In this episode of the Big Roofs Podcast, John DeLaurier and AJ Briley chat with Patrick Carr from The Blue Collar Media Group. This episode is all about change, from shifting reputations in the roofing industry to embracing new tech and fostering honesty in business practices.

Patrick kicks things off with his experience at the Roofing Process Congress and shares that he hopes Dmitry Lipinskiy's new venture produces another conference at some point.
The conversation then takes a personal turn, with AJ sharing his journey from a past reputation to establishing a positive image within the roofing community.
The chat gets technical as the group dives into outsourcing collections and leveraging technology to streamline processes. They touch on the creation of a video production company from the ground up and discuss the challenges of collecting supplement checks from homeowners.
John DeLaurier shows interest in the SquareDash service to speed up payment processes, especially for recoverable depreciation claims, while Patrick emphasizes the service's benefits despite its 5% charge for secondary checks.
The conversation veers towards business ethics, leadership failures, and the crucial role of transparency and honesty in building a successful business.
Words of affirmation and validation take center stage as the group discusses their importance in personal growth and business relationships. This leads into an exploration of entrepreneurship, software development, and the importance of tackling mundane tasks for business success.
Training in the roofing industry, the impact of video production for contractors, and the effectiveness of scripting and AI assistance in content creation are all hot topics. The episode wraps up with a look forward to upcoming launches and integrations in ProLine, underscoring the continuous evolution in the roofing business and technology.
Whether you’re a roofing professional, a budding entrepreneur, or someone interested in the intersection of business and personal development, this episode offers a wealth of insights and practical advice.
00:00 - Changing the reputation of a roofing company.
01:52 - Personal + business ventures in roofing and contractor industry.
05:12 - Outsourcing collections and using technology
09:45 - Using a new funding platform for contractors.
14:03 - Business ethics and leadership failures.
19:35 - Honesty and transparency in business.
23:48 - The importance of words of affirmation and validation.
28:06 - Entrepreneurship, software dev. and overcoming challenges.
32:22 - Business ownership, and the importance of "boring" tasks.
36:57 - Business success from the basics.
40:39 - Video production for contractors.
47:40 - Video content creation, scripting, and AI assistance.
Patrick can be found here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickrcarr923/
https://patrickcarr.com/
https://www.instagram.com/patrick_r_carr/
https://www.youtube.com/@UCWN_Le6TyCfYDWjm3J_idMA
Patrick's Book Rec:
Jodran Peterson's 12 Rules for Life
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