Only after Matt Jackson bought a roofing business in the hurricane state did he realize just how big the opportunity is.

Topics in Matt’s interview:

• His experience with Acquira
• Keeping the seller as an employee
• Why he likes roofing despite drawbacks
• How he satisfied his licensing requirement
• Moats around spray foam roofing
• Standing out in the roofing industry
• His vision for organic growth
• How insurance companies drive demand for new roofs
• Using ROBS for financing
• Why he won’t buy the ROBS ownership interest back from his 401k

References and how to contact Matt:

• [email protected]
• LinkedIn
• USI Roofing
• The MLS-style site with for-sale businesses in Florida

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