In this episode, Dmitry talks to Mark Easton of Buccos Roofing. 

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Today's guest:
Mark Easton:
https://www.facebook.com/buccosroof/
https://www.instagram.com/buccosroofing/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/buccos-roofing/
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00:00 – Intro: "Success Is Not Just Money – Roofing Is a Business, Not a Trade"
01:07 – The Aha Moment: "First Big Check – This Isn't a Trade, It's a Company"
03:29 – Branding Bombs: "Yellow Shorts Everywhere – That's How We Stand Out"
06:48 – "Fake It Till You Make It Actually Works – Here's Proof"
10:15 – Clean Sites Win Jobs: "People Judge You by Your Job Site First"
13:45 – Team Culture: "I Want My Guys to Make Money – Not Just Me"
18:20 – "I Dress Up for Interviews – It's Respect for the Craft"
22:15 – Hiring Truth: "I'd Rather Wait Than Hire the Wrong Guy"
25:40 – Growth Trap: "Big Revenue Doesn't Mean Rich – Change That"
28:10 – Faith in Business: "God Gave Me This – Now I Give Back"
31:50 – "I Don't Want to Compete – I Want to Help Roofers Win"
35:20 – Franchise Dream: "Build Something Bigger Than Just My Company"
38:45 – "We Exposed the Scammers – Now Let's Build Real Value"
42:10 – The Missing Link: "Most Franchises Don't Care About You"
45:30 – Final Fire: "Let's Make Roofing Companies Great – Together"
48:20 – Wrap-Up
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Matt Morgan of Chad Wilson Law Firm. 

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Contractors I recommend: https://directorii.com
Dmitry’s coaching program: https://roofing-school.com
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Insights
00:00 – Chad T. Wilson Law Firm
00:22 – Coming Up...
01:02 – Introductions, Background & Setting the Stage
04:18 – Getting Started in Roofing & Early Lessons
09:55 – Field Experience vs. Office Decisions
15:40 – Sales, Trust & Customer Expectations
21:30 – Hiring, Training & Building the Right Team
27:10 – Leadership Mistakes & Hard Business Lessons
33:05 – Marketing, Branding & Standing Out Locally
39:22 – Operations, Systems & Daily Accountability
45:40 – Scaling Challenges & Growing Without Chaos
52:18 – Industry Changes & Where Roofing Is Headed
58:30 – Personal Growth, Mindset & Work–Life Balance
01:05:12 – Advice for New Contractors
01:11:20 – Final Thoughts, Takeaways & Closing Remarks
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LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/RI-LinkedIn
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In this episode, Dmitry talks with Eric Oberembt, owner of D&M Roofing. 

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Podcast Sponsor: https://novatik.us/ (Text "metal" to 786-512-9248)
Contractors I recommend: https://directorii.com
Best Deals on Underlayment: https://BemDirect.com
Dmitry’s coaching program: https://roofing-school.com
Have a question? Text me: 612-558-4881
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Today's guest
Eric Oberembt:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-oberembt-73968112/
D&M Roofing:
https://dandmroofing.com
Roofers in Recovery:
https://roofersinrecovery.org
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Insights
00:00 – Novatik
01:35 – Coming Up
02:12 – Cold Plunges, Saunas & Morning Routines
04:08 – A Roofing Legacy: Starting a Company With $50
06:56 – Growing Up in Roofing & Learning the Trade
09:56 – Transitioning From the Field to Leadership
13:46 – Marketing, Visibility & Owning Your Reputation
16:36 – Building a Culture of Trust Inside the Company
20:39 – Immigration, Labor Shortages & Work Visas
25:00 – The Biggest Business Mistake as an Owner
27:08 – Why No Business Truly Runs on Autopilot
30:00 – Overhyped Roofing Trends & Industry Myths
35:06 – AI, Private Equity & The Future of Roofing
39:36 – Scaling Locations Without Losing Control
54:16 – Loyalty, Family & Cutting Off Toxic Relationships
01:05:07 – Authenticity, Relationships & Leadership Style
01:11:02 – Leading Teams Across States & Final Takeaways
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Let's Connect:
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Instagram: http://bit.ly/RoofInIG
Twitter: http://bit.ly/RoofInTW
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/RI-LinkedIn
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In this episode, Dmitry talks with Brent Tuggle, owner of Tuggle Roofing. 
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Contractors I recommend: https://directorii.com
Best Deals on Underlayment: https://BemDirect.com
Dmitry’s coaching program: https://roofing-school.com
Have a question? Text me: 612-558-4881
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Today's guest:
Brent Tuggle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-tuggle-ba6866173/
https://www.tuggleroofing.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TuggleRoofingllc/
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00:00 – Coming up
03:29 – Started Roofing at 14 with Zero Money
06:48 – Clean Site Secret: “Fake It Till You Make It – But Clean Up First”
10:15 – “You Can Be Big and Still Broke” – The Growth Trap
13:45 – “I Dress Up for My Guys – It’s All for Them”
18:20 – From “Bad Guy” to Life-Changing Thank Yous
22:15 – Faith Flip: “God Told Me – Do It for Them, Not for You”
28:10 – Insurance Chaos, Pricing Wars & Worker Problems
33:27 – “I’d Rather Lose Money Than Do a Sh*tty Job”
38:45 – Management Hell: How We Actually Run the Crews
45:20 – The Turning Point: “Let Go of Control – That’s When You Explode”
52:30 – “God Wants More for You Than You Want for Yourself”
59:40 – “Struggle Built My Character – Now I Help Others”
01:06:48 – Real Talk: Faith, Family & Roofing Life
01:13:45 – “No Way I Could Do This Without God”
01:21:15 – Insurance, Workers & Pricing in 2025 – Raw Truth
01:28:10 – “When You Realize It’s Bigger Than You…”
01:35:40 – Final Fire: “Make It Happen for Others – That’s the Cheat Code”
01:42:15 – Wrap-Up
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Let's Connect:
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Instagram: http://bit.ly/RoofInIG
Twitter: http://bit.ly/RoofInTW
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/RI-LinkedIn
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Joel Orchel, founder of The Chimney Scientists. 

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Insights: 
00:00 – Cold Open: "Carbon Monoxide in Your Basement – The Silent Killer from Chimneys"
00:54 – Branding Bombs: "Bright Yellow Trucks – Why We Stand Out in Philly"
01:07 – Services Breakdown: "Rebuilding Fireplaces, Chimneys & More – What We Really Do"
02:44 – Health Warning: "Your Chimney Could Be Poisoning Your Family – Here's How"
04:10 – Shocking Truth: "Most Homeowners Don't Realize Their Chimney Is Breaking Down"
05:20 – Backdraft Danger: "Small Leaks Turn into Carbon Monoxide Nightmares"
06:48 – Passion for Prevention: "We're Not Just Fixing – We're Saving Lives"
07:30 – Wrap-Up

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Today's guest:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeochal/
https://chimneyscientists.com/
https://www.instagram.com/chimneyscientists/

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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Jason Reisman of Eustis Roofing. 

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00:00 – Intro
01:14: - Coming up
02:44 – Roofing Company of the Year SOLD to Private Equity
03:29 – Why Jason Sold His $30M Empire: "I Hit Peak and Couldn't Grow Alone"
05:20 – The Unexpected PE Boost: "My Team Got 30% Raises Overnight"
07:45 – Brutal Truth: "If You're Not Performing, PE Fires You Fast"
10:15 – What Jason Fixed Before Selling: Books, Team, and Systems
13:45 – The CEO Identity Crisis: "Who Am I If I'm Not Climbing Roofs?"
17:30 – "I Still Install Roofs... To Keep Crew Respect"
21:15 – Instagram Trap: Flashy Posts Kill Installer Loyalty
25:40 – How to Earn Respect from Your Crew Post-Sale
28:10 – "Post Roof Details, Not Vacations – That's How You Build Quality"
31:50 – The Hard Lesson: Installers See Your Social Media Too (And Judge You)
33:27 – "Invite Crews to EVERY Event – Or Lose Your Team"
35:05 – Final Fire: "Installers Control Your Quality – Treat Them Like Gold"
36:48 – Dmitry & Jason Mic Drop: Make Installers Great Again
38:20 – Wrap-Up: Jason's Message to Every Roofing Owner

Dmitry’s coaching program: https://roofing-school.com
Have a question? Text me: 612-558-4881
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Contractors I recommend: https://directorii.com
Best Deals on Underlayment: https://BemDirect.com
Roofing Insights T-shirts - https://roofinginsightsstore.com/
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Today's guest
Jason Reisman:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-reisman-72484b16a/
Eustis Roofing Company:
https://eustisroofing.com/
https://www.instagram.com/eustisroofingcompany/#
https://www.facebook.com/EustisRoofing
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRuMFZ4N4Sa5_sUuoxGtL9w
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Entrepreneur Peter Roth. 

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Sponsor: https://thecatchall.com/
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Insights
00:00 – The Catch All
00:39 – Coming Up
01:14 – How Peter Roth entered the roofing call center world
05:02 – When Scalify Call Centers started working with roofers
09:30 – Understanding homeowner psychology on the first call
13:55 – The scripts and openers that actually convert
18:12 – Why most roofing companies fail at follow-up
22:48 – Building a call center team that works
27:30 – Handling storm leads vs. retail roofing calls
32:44 – How to fix bad lead quality and wasted marketing dollars
36:58 – Training callers to sound confident and not robotic
41:15 – Insurance claims, touchpoints, and setting proper expectations
46:40 – The systems Scalify uses to scale roofing call centers
52:18 – Advice from Peter Roth to roofing owners trying to grow
58:40 – The future of call centers in the roofing industry

Dmitry’s coaching program: https://roofing-school.com
Have a question? Text me: 612-558-4881

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Contractors I recommend: https://directorii.com

Best Deals on Underlayment: https://BemDirect.com
Roofing Insights T-shirts - https://roofinginsightsstore.com/
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Today's Guest
Peter Roth:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/realpeterroth/
Scalify Call Centers:
https://www.scalifyco.com/
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Landon Hammonds of Perimeter Roofing. 

From knocking doors on day one to leading 35 roofers across multiple states, Landon has become one of the fastest-rising leaders at Perimeter. At only 25, he has built systems, teams, and a discipline-driven mindset that separates him from the rest of the industry.

Sponsor: https://workninjas.com/

In this interview, we cover:
Landon's first day knocking doors and how the grind shaped his work ethic
Balancing residential and commercial roofing
Why SOPs, systems, and double-checking are essential
Managing stress, workload, and rapid growth
How private equity changed structure inside the company
Competing in Atlanta’s crowded roofing market
Why experience beats online tutorials
Leadership challenges in managing 35 guys across multiple states
How to know which jobs are worth your time
The toxic and rewarding sides of the roofing industry
Communication, integrity, and the power of saying no
What keeps him grounded and sane
His long-term mission to impact every person he meets
If you work in roofing, sales, leadership, or any service industry, this episode delivers practical lessons built on real-world experience.

Dmitry’s coaching program: https://roofing-school.com
Have a question? Text me: 612-558-4881
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Contractors I recommend: https://directorii.com
Best Deals on Underlayment: https://BemDirect.com
Roofing Insights T-shirts - https://roofinginsightsstore.com/

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Elijah Muhm, former co-owner of Roman's Roofing. 

Sponsor: https://cwilsonlaw.com

Insights
00:00 – Intro
00:35 – Sponsor: Chad T. Wilson Law Firm
01:55 – How Elijah Muhm got started in roofing
04:12 – Joining Roman’s Roofing and finding early success
07:08 – The culture and lessons learned at Roman’s Roofing
10:30 – The moment everything changed: Elijah’s sudden exit
13:20 – Life after Roman’s Roofing: rebuilding from zero
16:05 – The truth about leaving a big company on principle
18:52 – Lessons on leadership and personal integrity
22:10 – Building a new path in the roofing industry
25:34 – How to earn trust again after starting over
28:45 – What Elijah learned about loyalty and reputation
32:00 – Creating a roofing company built on values
35:28 – Marketing, storytelling, and personal branding
38:12 – Advice for roofers going through tough transitions
41:00 – The future of Elijah’s new roofing journey
43:20 – His message to roofers, leaders, and entrepreneurs

Dmitry’s coaching program: https://roofing-school.com
Have a question? Text me: 612-558-4881
Connect with Dmitry: https://dmitrylipinskiy.com/
Contractors I recommend: https://directorii.com
Best Deals on Underlayment: https://BemDirect.com
Roofing Insights T-shirts - https://roofinginsightsstore.com/
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Today's guest
Elijah Muhm:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijah-muhm-0ab623214/
https://www.instagram.com/elitheslyguy1986/
Empower & Master LLC:
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In this episode, Dmitry talks to Aldin Mejia, owner of Top Metal Supply.

Insights
00:00 – Intro
00:48 – Early life and moving to the U.S.
04:49 – Learning the trades and developing work ethic
08:48 – Starting the countertop business
12:28 – Entering metal roofing and navigating Miami-Dade approvals
18:55 – Naming the company and building the Top Metal brand
26:02 – Understanding metal roofing system types
32:26 – Durability, coatings, paint performance, and long-term warranties
38:00 – Who Top Metal serves and how contractor relationships are built
46:58 – Faith, humility, leadership, and personal values in business
50:46 – Hiring challenges and building a reliable team
52:29 – Customer service standards and how complaints are handled
56:16 – Cash flow, accounting, and financial discipline in construction
58:57 – Social media, brand presence, and building trust online
01:02:13 – Balancing marriage, family, and running a growing company
01:09:13 – Expansion strategy  and future vision for Top Metal
01:12:27 – Final message to roofers, installers, and business owners

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Today's guest
Aldin Mejia: 
https://www.facebook.com/aldin.mejia
Top Metal: 
https://topmetalsupplier.com
https://www.facebook.com/TopMetalUSA/
https://www.tiktok.com/@topmetalusa
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