Rocket Roof Show

Matt Cullen from Castagra joins Andy Near to discuss establishing relationships between contractors and manufacturers. it’s important to remember why the manufacturer exists and how they can help the contractors. Since contractors cannot all be knowledgeable about every product available on the market, a trusted relationship with your manufacturer can tap into their direct knowledge of the products, and so much more!

SPONSOR APPRECIATION 
Special thanks to our sponsor Top Roof Contractors. Membership in this organization includes reduced prices for commercial roofing leads, third-party-verification to add credibility to your company, and a host of valuable benefits upon acceptance into the network. Learn more about them at https://www.toproofcontractors.com.

YOUR GUIDE TO CREATING AN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
After several years of sharing his handbook with other contractors and making numerous improvements, Andy Near decided to create a how-to guide for making a custom handbook for virtually any roofing company. It includes his own company's handbook along with numerous helpful notes. Use it as a template or just for new ideas. To purchase the book, visit https://www.ebay.com/itm/333306141697

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Donna Febus joins Andy Near to discuss why accounting plays a vital role in your business operations. They discuss how many contractors are experienced with their products and services, but typically lack accounting expertise. That's when it's time to turn to professions to help ensure your business runs smoothly. Learn about how a bad bookkeeper or accountant can hurt your business, and tips to find a reputable person that you can trust.

SPONSOR APPRECIATION
Special thanks to our sponsor Top Roof Marketing. As the first marketing company specializing in commercial roofing, the team behind this company has unparalleled experience on what works. Today, they service 200+ roofing companies throughout the United States. Learn more about them at https://www.toproofmarketing.com 

YOUR GUIDE TO CREATING AN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
After several years of sharing his handbook with other contractors and making numerous improvements, Andy Near decided to create a how-to guide for making a custom handbook for virtually any roofing company. It includes his own company's handbook along with numerous helpful notes. Use it as a template or just for new ideas. To purchase the book, visit https://www.ebay.com/itm/333306141697

JOIN US LIVE TWICE A MONTH
To be part of the real-time discussion with our live audience, like us on Facebook and tune in every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm ET: https://www.facebook.com/RocketRoofShow

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Don’t miss what we are preparing for you next! Find a direct link to your favorite podcast directory: https://www.buzzsprout.com/755294

Sam Beiler is the owner of Boostpoint, a software as a service platform. His company offers contractors a simplified way to post social media ads without having to worry about backend targeting. Having a social media presence is needed more now than ever. Learn about how you can strategize your posts to stay relevant with business owners and property managers.
 
SPONSOR APPRECIATION
Special thanks to our sponsor Top Roof Contractors. Membership in this organization includes reduced prices for commercial roofing leads, third-party-verification to add credibility to your company, and a host of valuable benefits upon acceptance into the network. Learn more about them at https://www.toproofcontractors.com.

YOUR GUIDE TO CREATING AN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
After several years of sharing his handbook with other contractors and making numerous improvements, Andy Near decided to create a how-to guide for making a custom handbook for virtually any roofing company. It includes his own company's handbook along with numerous helpful notes. Use it as a template or just for new ideas. To purchase the book, visit https://www.ebay.com/itm/333306141697
 
JOIN US LIVE TWICE A MONTH 
To be part of the real-time discussion with our live audience, like us on Facebook and tune in every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm ET: https://www.facebook.com/RocketRoofShow
 
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 
Don’t miss what we are preparing for you next! Find a direct link to your favorite podcast directory: https://www.buzzsprout.com/755294
 
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Kyle Devlin is a personal trainer and the owner of Better Self Nutrition, based in Kansas City. It’s well known that roofing is a physical job, but keeping your body in top condition with these tips can improve your overall wellness and limit lifting safety.

SPONSOR APPRECIATION
Special thanks to our sponsor Top Roof Marketing. As the first marketing company specializing in commercial roofing, the team behind this company has unparalleled experience on what works. Today, they service 200+ roofing companies throughout the United States. Learn more about them at https://www.toproofmarketing.com.

YOUR GUIDE TO CREATING AN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
After several years of sharing his handbook with other contractors and making numerous improvements, Andy Near decided to create a how-to guide for making a custom handbook for virtually any roofing company. It includes his own company's handbook along with numerous helpful notes. Use it as a template or just for new ideas. To purchase the book, visit https://www.ebay.com/itm/333306141697.

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
Don’t miss what we are preparing for you next! Find a direct link to your favorite podcast directory: https://www.buzzsprout.com/755294. 

WHERE TO GET MORE
Further information is available on the Rocket Roof Show website: http://www.rocketroofshow.com

When Max Ogran was in his early 20’s, due to lack of safety, he fell 40’ through a commercial roof, resulting in a life-changing injury. You won’t want to miss the safety tips included!

YOUR GUIDE TO CREATING A SAFETY PLAN 

During the planning process of your company procedures, one of the top things on your priority list is a safety plan. Without proper safety, you are setting your company up for failure. Employees are your greatest resource; without them, you would not be able to provide your valuable roofing services to your clients. Ensuring your safety plan keeps provides ways to keep your employee and clients safe is a key to success. To learn more, visit https://www.choiceroofcontractors.com/having-a-commercial-roofing-safety-plan/

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WHERE TO GET MORE 

Further information is available on the Rocket Roof Show website: http://www.rocketroofshow.com

In this fun episode, Andy is the guest rather than the host! When he is not interviewing special guests on the Rocket Roof Show, Andy is running Empire Contractors in Michigan. His knowledge and expertise come through in this episode, but most notably is his passion for helping others.

“You can go it alone, but joining with a group and gleaning from their experience will get you to higher caliber projects quicker, and to a niche trade and learning what you are uniquely good at and enjoy.” - Andy.

YOUR GUIDE TO CREATING AN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
After several years of sharing his handbook with other contractors and making numerous improvements, Andy Near decided to create a how-to guide for making a custom handbook for virtually any roofing company. It includes his own company's handbook along with numerous helpful notes. Use it as a template or just for new ideas. To purchase the book, visit https://www.ebay.com/itm/333306141697.

SPONSOR APPRECIATION Special thanks to our sponsor Top Roof Contractors. Membership in this organization includes reduced prices for commercial roofing leads, third-party-verification to add credibility to your company, and a host of valuable benefits upon acceptance into the network. Learn more about them at https://www.toproofcontractors.com.

JOIN US LIVE TWICE A MONTH
To be part of the real-time discussion with our live audience, like us on Facebook and tune in every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm ET: https://www.facebook.com/RocketRoofShow.

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
Don’t miss what we are preparing for you next!

WHERE TO GET MORE
Further information is available on the Rocket Roof Show website: http://www.rocketroofshow.com. 

Tommy Richardson of Nubs Media joins Andy Near to discuss tips on creating clean and simple marketing videos for your company that get the job done and separate you from your competition. After working with Tommy, Andy was so impressed with his creativity and professionalism that he invited him to discuss how he helps businesses promote through videography. 

Gain credibility and the recognition you need to reach greater success.

YOUR GUIDE TO CREATING AN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
After several years of sharing his handbook with other contractors and making numerous improvements, Andy Near decided to create a how-to guide for making a custom handbook for virtually any roofing company. It includes his own company's handbook along with numerous helpful notes. Use it as a template or just for new ideas. To purchase the book, visit https://www.ebay.com/itm/333306141697.

SPONSOR APPRECIATION Special thanks to our sponsor Top Roof Contractors. Membership in this organization includes reduced prices for commercial roofing leads, third-party-verification to add credibility to your company, and a host of valuable benefits upon acceptance into the network. Learn more about them at https://www.toproofcontractors.com.

JOIN US LIVE TWICE A MONTH
To be part of the real-time discussion with our live audience, like us on Facebook and tune in every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm ET: https://www.facebook.com/RocketRoofShow.

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
Don’t miss what we are preparing for you next!

WHERE TO GET MORE
Further information is available on the Rocket Roof Show website: http://www.rocketroofshow.com. 

The roofing industry is a very capital-intensive industry.  Owners must meet payroll, buy material, bid jobs, continue upkeep on the building, and distribute marketing expenses.

Andrew Klips from The Barrett Edge started out in construction and now works in finance. In this episode, he reviews the most popular options available, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) from the federal government as a response to COVID-19. Tune in for all the details.

YOUR GUIDE TO CREATING AN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
After several years of sharing his handbook with other contractors and making numerous improvements, Andy Near decided to create a how-to guide for making a custom handbook for virtually any roofing company. It includes his own company's handbook along with numerous helpful notes. Use it as a template or just for new ideas. To purchase the book, visit https://www.ebay.com/itm/333306141697.

SPONSOR APPRECIATION
Special thanks to our sponsor Top Roof Marketing. As the first marketing company specializing in commercial roofing, the team behind this company has unparalleled experience on what works. Today, they service 200+ roofing companies throughout the United States. Learn more about them at https://www.toproofmarketing.com.

JOIN US LIVE TWICE A MONTH
To be part of the real-time discussion with our live audience, like us on Facebook and tune in every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm ET: https://www.facebook.com/RocketRoofShow.

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
Don’t miss what we are preparing for you next!

WHERE TO GET MORE
Further information is available on the Rocket Roof Show website: http://www.rocketroofshow.com. 

 If you ever wondered about bonding (particularly in commercial roofing), this episode is for you. It provides a thorough understanding of bonds and answers frequently asked questions such as "How do I find an underwriter?" and "How do I know what type I need?".

Josh Cotner from The Contractors Choice Agency explains the process for for gaining trust, securing protection, improving credit, and earning jobs. Tune in for all the details.

YOUR GUIDE TO CREATING AN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
After several years of sharing his handbook with other contractors and making numerous improvements, Andy Near decided to create a how-to guide for making a custom handbook for virtually any roofing company. It includes his own company's handbook along with numerous helpful notes. Use it as a template or just for new ideas. To purchase the book, visit https://www.ebay.com/itm/333306141697.

SPONSOR APPRECIATION
Special thanks to our sponsor Top Roof Marketing. As the first marketing company specializing in commercial roofing, the team behind this company has unparalleled experience on what works. Today, they service 200+ roofing companies throughout the United States. Learn more about them at https://www.toproofmarketing.com.

JOIN US LIVE TWICE A MONTH
To be part of the real-time discussion with our live audience, like us on Facebook and tune in every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm ET: https://www.facebook.com/RocketRoofShow.

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
Don’t miss what we are preparing for you next!

WHERE TO GET MORE
Further information is available on the Rocket Roof Show website: http://www.rocketroofshow.com. 

There’s a lot of different marketing options, but today SEO is getting more attention than ever with COVID-19 causing a surge of internet activity (while simultaneously reducing the effectiveness of billboards and other types of traditional advertising). Jonathan Keim, owner of Top Roof Marketing and behind-the-scenes producer of Rocket Roof Show, joins Andrew Near to clear up the confusion of what it takes to get to the top of Google.

To learn more about Jonathan’s background and the company he founded in 2013 (which specializes in commercial roofing marketing), visit Top Roof Marketing’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TopRoofBuzz/

YOUR GUIDE TO CREATING AN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
After several years of sharing his handbook with other contractors and making numerous improvements, Andy Near decided to create a how-to guide for making a custom handbook for virtually any roofing company. It includes his own company's handbook along with numerous helpful notes. Use it as a template or just for new ideas. To purchase the book, visit https://www.ebay.com/itm/333306141697.

JOIN US LIVE TWICE A MONTH
To be part of the real-time discussion with our live audience, like us on Facebook and tune in every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm ET: https://www.facebook.com/RocketRoofShow.

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
Don’t miss what we are preparing for you next!

WHERE TO GET MORE
Further information is available on the Rocket Roof Show website: http://www.rocketroofshow.com.