What does it take to scale a home service business, exit successfully, and then turn around and coach the next generation of leaders? Tim Brown (Hook Agency) sits down with Jonathan Burrows to unpack the truth about private equity, leadership culture, and why popular gurus may not always have the receipts.

They discuss the power of a people-first culture, change management in roofing, and how to coach with real-world experience. If you’re leading a growing roofing company or a home service brand—this episode delivers honest, actionable insights on building lasting impact.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your marketing is actually making you money, this episode is a must-watch. Tim Brown sits down with Kevin La Sage from Searchlight Digital to discuss third-party marketing validation, essential KPIs for home service businesses, and how Searchlight's AI is changing the game.

Kevin shares powerful benchmarks from 900+ contractor accounts and reveals how his background in automotive analytics and his plumber dad’s skepticism led to a revolutionary ROI dashboard.

From booking rates to revenue per campaign, this episode helps you simplify your marketing metrics, cut wasted spend, and double down on what’s working. Whether you're a contractor or a marketing agency, this is the data clarity you’ve been craving.

Getting Google reviews isn’t just about asking—it's about how you ask and creating systems that drive them consistently. In this episode of the Hook Better Leads Podcast, I sit down with Dominick Fraser of Fraser Roofing, who shares how his company has earned over 3,000 5-star reviews.

Discover actionable tips to:
- Develop scalable review-generating systems to enhance customer feedback.
- Implement contests and creative incentives, including unique prizes like samurai swords and cruises.
- Utilize tools such as Liftify to streamline the review collection process.
- Steer clear of common reputation-damaging mistakes made by contractors.

If you're in the home services space and want to dominate local search, don’t miss this one.

Want to build a locally famous home service brand? I was joined by Jenn McKee of Key Heart Media to talk social media hacks that actually work for contractors in 2024. From how often you should post to which platforms drive real business (hint: it’s not just Facebook), they unpack what truly builds visibility and trust in your local market.

Discover how to create unstoppable YouTube ad campaigns that convert, with expert insights from Aleric Heck, founder of AdOutreach. In this episode of the Hook Better Leads Podcast, Tim Brown dives deep with Aleric on how home service businesses like roofing and HVAC companies can leverage YouTube ads to dominate local markets. Learn how to craft hooks that stop the scroll, use omnipresent retargeting to stay top of mind, and apply intent-based targeting to attract high-ticket leads. Whether you're brand new to YouTube ads or ready to scale, this episode is packed with strategies to skyrocket your results.

What does it really take to dominate locally as a roofing company? In this high-impact episode, Tim Brown sits down with Martin Pettigrew of Monarch Roofing to discuss referral-driven growth, hyperlocal marketing, next-level swag strategy, and creating a fanbase of customers.

Martin breaks down exactly how Monarch Roofing built a brand so strong that gym-goers, neighbors, and even pastors become walking billboards. Learn why “We Fix Roofs” works, how to market for referrals, and why repetition beats reach.

This is one of the most tactical, inspiring episodes yet for roofing business owners and home service pros looking to grow smarter—not just bigger.

On this episode of the Hook Better Leads Podcast, we’re joined by Mike Goldenstein of ROOFLE to talk about using humor to stand out in the home services space. From fictional roofing conventions to fake dating sites, Mike breaks down how embracing satire and absurdity helped ROOFLE build a highly memorable (and lovable) brand in roofing.

We talk memes, marketing risks, and what makes people actually connect with your content.

Drew Itnyre of Masters Roofing in Memphis discusses how roofing companies can use video content to dominate social media, generate leads, and build a recognizable brand.

Drew has been creating roofing content since 2017 and has successfully leveraged TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube to build trust and drive business. He shares his top strategies for making engaging videos, getting endorsements, and turning social media into a revenue stream.

🔥 Key Topics Covered:
✅ The power of video marketing for roofers
✅ How to create content that gets views AND sales
✅ Why engagement matters more than views
✅ Using neighborhood-focused Facebook Ads
✅ The secret to getting brand deals as a roofer

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Samantha, a.k.a. RooferGirl, joined me to talk about her journey in the roofing industry, building a personal brand on social media, and navigating sponsorships. She shares her experiences as a female roofer, tips for content creators in the trades, and insights on working with brands like PrimeGrip. If you're in the trades, a roofing professional, or a creator looking to grow your presence, this episode is packed with first hand accounts of a creators journey.