NAILED IT! The Business of Construction

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Roofing marketing with receipts.

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NAILED IT! The Business of Construction focuses on the business mechanics behind roofing growth, especially marketing that can be tracked to revenue. Episodes favor direct diagnosis, practical metrics, and clear next steps over vague agency promises.

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About NAILED IT! The Business of Construction

NAILED IT! The Business of Construction is a contractor-growth show with a heavy emphasis on roofing marketing. Its recent run is practical, skeptical, and unusually specific about the numbers behind revenue. Leads are not treated as magic. They are treated as one stage in a chain that includes cost per lead, appointment rate, close rate, cost per sale, contract value, and lead-source performance. The show’s central argument is that many roofing companies are spending serious money without enough visibility into what is actually working. It pushes owners and leaders to demand clarity from agencies, lead vendors, and internal teams. The advice is often direct: vague reporting is not strategy, and a polished dashboard does not prove profitable growth. Episodes also argue that modern roofing companies cannot lean on a single channel and expect predictable results. Brand awareness matters. Retargeting matters. Lead generation still matters, but the show frames it as a layer on top of a broader system. Recent conversations spend a lot of time on Meta, Facebook and Instagram ads, dynamic creative, vertical video, and turning strong organic content into paid local reach. The show also emphasizes answering real homeowner questions, from roof cost and financing to warranties, tear-offs, and impact-resistant shingles. There is a clear preference for local visibility over buying the same expensive leads as every competitor. That makes the private equity episodes more than a complaint about big budgets. They make the case for small roofing companies becoming better known in their immediate market, with stronger content and better follow-through. AI and technology appear as forces changing how contractors plan for 2026, but the show does not treat them as replacements for fundamentals. Clarity comes first. Then content, distribution, tracking, and accountability. Some episodes feel like field notes from workshops, events, and onboarding conversations inside Contractor Dynamics. Others are structured solo lessons aimed at owners who know their craft but feel stuck with chaotic marketing. The result is a focused business show for construction professionals who want their marketing spend tied to decisions, not hope.

Made for: The show is for roofing company owners, leaders, and contractors who need a clearer way to plan, track, and improve marketing. It especially suits operators weighing agencies, in-house marketing, paid social, and local brand-building.

What sets it apart: Its strength is the roofing-specific focus on measurable marketing systems: lead source economics, appointment conversion, contract value, and local visibility. The show brings agency skepticism and tactical channel advice into the same conversation.

In their own words

NAILED IT! The Business of Construction" is a podcast dedicated to empowering professionals in the roofing and construction industry. Hosted by Joseph Hughes and Elizabeth Lytle, along with contributions from the Contractor Dynamics team and industry experts, the podcast delves into strategies for business growth, effective marketing, leadership development, and operational excellence. Each episode offers actionable insights and real-world experiences to help contractors and construction business owners thrive in a competitive market.

As heard by us

Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026

A numbers-minded guide to building, measuring and managing a roofing company's marketing operation.

NAILED IT! The Business of Construction treats marketing as an operating system for a roofing company. Joseph Hughes and his collaborators move between interviews and instructional conversations, repeatedly connecting advertising decisions to staffing, sales funnels and revenue…

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Nine marketing activities become a measurable system, because your roofing budget deserves better than vibes.

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  • to trace leads through appointments and contracts before approving another glossy dashboard
  • to turn local videos into brand awareness without mistaking four likes for failure
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Episodes

  1. 1

    252. Less Than 2% Marketing Spend At A Roofing Company | Randy Hurtado & Joseph Hughes

    ·3m
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    287. 5 Ways A Roofing Brand Makes You More Money

    ·8m
  3. 3

    286. The Speed-to-Lead Problem Killing Roofing Companies

    ·12m
  4. 4

    285 . How Roofing Contractors Turn the Ignored 97% Into More Jobs

    ·21m
  5. 5

    284. Meta’s Andromeda Update: What Roofers MUST Change in 2026 (New Rules)

    ·15m
  6. 6

    283. How To Market Your Roofing Company for $10/Day (2026 Edition)

    ·11m
  7. 7

    282. AI Changed Roofing Marketing Forever | What Roofers Must Do in 2026

    ·21m
  8. 8

    281. Five Marketing Moves Smart Roofing Companies Are Making in 2026 (Most Won’t Do These)

    ·14m
  9. 9

    280. How Much Should a Roofing Company Spend on Marketing? (The REAL Number)

    ·7m
  10. 10

    279. Four Reasons Your Marketing Didn’t Work in 2025 (And How Roofers Fix It)

    ·14m
  11. 11

    278. Create A Roofing Marketing Strategy (Stop Spraying & Praying)

    ·51m
  12. 12

    277. Roofing Websites in 2026: 5 Must-Haves to Win More Jobs

    ·47m
  13. 13

    276. From 14 Leads a YEAR to 14 a WEEK: How One Roofing Company Took Back Control

    ·45m
  14. 14

    275. Andy Keys Interviews Joseph Hughes: Building a $20M Roofing Business & Mastering Marketing

    ·1h 2m
  15. 15

    274. From $900 and No Crew to $20M Roofing Company | Andy Keys and Joseph Hughes

    ·1h 13m
  16. 16

    273. How Aaron Christy Built a Multi-Million Dollar Roofing Company

    ·59m
  17. 17

    272. Roofing Marketing Myths You Need To Stop Believing | Coleman Hubert and Elizabeth Lytle

    ·37m
  18. 18

    271. How To Market Your Roofing Company in 2025 | Throwback Episode with Joseph Hughes

    ·23m
  19. 19

    270. How Contractors Can Win with Content Marketing | Throwback Training

    ·11m
  20. 20

    269. The Biggest Marketing Mistake Roofing Companies Make

    ·59m
  21. 21

    268. What Roofing Company Owners Must Know Before Selling | Claudio Vilas & Joseph Hughes

    ·1h 1m
  22. 22

    267. Proven Strategies to Grow Your Contracting Business | Throwback with Tom Reber

    ·1h 6m
  23. 23

    266. How to Stop Wasting Money and Grow Your Roofing Company | Joe Scardino & Elizabeth Lytle

    ·39m
  24. 24

    265. Throwback Chadd Wright Interview | Master Your Mind and Lead Your Roofing Company to Success

    ·57m
  25. 25

    264. Throwback Tommy Mello Interview | How to Build a 7–8 Figure Roofing & Home Service Company

    ·52m
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    263. What 8 Figure Roofing Companies Know About Facebook Ads That You Don’t

    ·16m
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    262. Throwback: Inside an 8-Figure Roofing Company with Dan Young

    ·1h 10m
  28. 28

    261. Why Your $3M+ Roofing Company Keeps Getting Spam Calls And How To Fix It

    ·24m
  29. 29

    260. How Roofing Companies Can Leverage Technology & AI to Grow | Mike Goldenstein & Elizabeth Lytle

    ·53m
  30. 30

    259. How This Roofing Company Is Getting From $6M to $10M This Year | A Contractor Dynamics Case Study

    ·13m
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    258. The Real Reason You’re Not Getting Consistent Roofing Leads (And How To Fix It)

    ·6m
  32. 32

    257. Should You Hire a Marketing Agency or Build Your Own Team? (The Brutal Truth)

    ·7m
  33. 33

    256. How Most Roofing Companies Waste Thousands On Marketing (And How To Fix It)

    ·9m
  34. 34

    255. 5 Steps to Become A 5 Mile Famous Roofing Company

    ·5m
  35. 35

    254. Our Latest Decision To Serve Roofing Contractors Better (One Of Our Boldest Moves Yet)

    ·19m
  36. 36

    253. 5 Ways To Increase Your Roofing Companies Lead Quality | Joseph Hughes

    ·6m
  37. 37

    288. The 5 Marketing Pillars Most Contractors Ignore (Fix This Now or Stay Stuck in 2026)

    ·9m
  38. 38

    251. Create A Winning 2025 Marketing Plan & Spend LESS | A Guide For Roofers

    ·11m
  39. 39

    250. Hiring & Retaining Top Talent In Your Roofing Company w/ Brian Alexander

    ·49m
  40. 40

    249. Create Raving Fans To Grow Your Roofing Company Faster w/ Clifton Muckenfuss

    ·54m
  41. 41

    248. The Leadership Lessons Every Entrepreneur Must Learn w/ Elizabeth Lytle & Joseph Hughes

    ·41m
  42. 42

    247. Use A.I. To Increase Growth & Profitability In Your Roofing Company

    ·51m
  43. 43

    246. Top 6 Digital Marketing & Business Growth Tools For Roofers In 2025

    ·56m
  44. 44

    245. How To Set & Achieve Your Goals In 2025 w/ Jeremy Simpson

    ·28m
  45. 45

    244. How To Set Business Goals That Actually Make You Money

    ·12m
  46. 46

    243. The Top 4 Marketing Strategies To Be Prepared For In 2025

    ·29m
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    242. A Roofer's Guide To Digital Marketing Metrics & KPIs | Hold Your Marketing Manager Accountable!

    ·36m
  48. 48

    241. What Does A Marketing Manager Do At A Roofing Company? | An Essential Task List

    ·14m
  49. 49

    240. A Simple Guide For Roofers: Marketing Manager Salary & Pay Structure

    ·8m
  50. 50

    239. Hiring a Marketing Manager for Your Roofing Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

    ·26m
  51. 51

    238. Using Support Systems and VAs to Scale Your Business with Chris Diroll of SMA Support

    ·24m
  52. 52

    237. Steal These Marketing Strategies Used By Top Performing Roofing Companies!

    ·8m
  53. 53

    236. How To Hire A Videographer For Your Roofing Company | Step By Step Guide

    ·12m
  54. 54

    235. Three Key Strategies of Top Roofing Companies: Joseph Hughes' Notes From Industry Leaders

    ·10m
  55. 55

    234. You Want To Bring Your Marketing In- House? These Are The First Steps To Effectively Executing

    ·16m
  56. 56

    233. Building Your Marketing A-Team: A Blueprint for Roofing Companies

    ·10m
  57. 57

    232. Navigating Market Changes and Growth in the Roofing Industry

    ·10m
  58. 58

    231. Creating Predictable Revenue with In-House Marketing for Roofers

    ·12m
  59. 59

    230. The Resilience Factor: How Manager Jon Overcame Major Setbacks

    ·15m
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    227. How Leadership Drives B2B Success in Roofing with Diego Dante

    ·45m
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    226. Financing the Future: Chris Scoville's Blueprint for Contractor Growth

    ·46m
  62. 62

    225. Why Our Marketing Campaign Flopped: A Revealing Case Study

    ·16m
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    224. Join Us For A Private Q&A with Gary Vee - An Exclusive Event For The Home Service Industry

    ·18m
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    223. Building a Roofing Empire: Lessons on Leadership and Growth from Sam Stilley of Amstill Roofing

    ·42m
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    222. Crucial Systems For Success In Your Roofing Company w/ Adam Kaminski, Aaron Christy, and Joseph Hughes

    ·1h 11m
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    221. A $10 Million Dollar Social Media Blueprint w/ Jason Payne of State 48 Roofing

    ·17m
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    220. Top 8 Marketing Channels For Roofing Contractors & How To Effectively Utilize Each Channel

    ·9m
  68. 68

    219. Building A Stronger Brand, Make More Profit! Joseph Hughes and Luan Nguyen On Strategic Marketing

    ·1h 4m
  69. 69

    218. Revealing Our New Venture - The 'I Build America' Brand Launch

    ·10m
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    217. How Private Equity Is Shaping The Roofing Industry with Josh Sparks of Infinity Home Services

    ·57m
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    216. Elevating Your Roofing Brand: The Golden Group Strategy From Greta Bajrami

    ·6m
  72. 72

    215. Frank Ruiz with Beacon Reveals How to Scale Your Roofing Business with Smart Marketing

    ·9m
  73. 73

    214. How to Set SMART Goals for Business Growth | Success Strategies with Joseph Hughes

    ·15m
  74. 74

    213. From Struggles to Success: Mastering Roofing Business Growth with Jim Johnson and Joseph Hughes

    ·11m
  75. 75

    212. Maximizing Business Efficiency: Expert Insights on Streamlining Operations for Growth

    ·45m
  76. 76

    211. Navigating Entrepreneurial Challenges: Insights from Hunter Ballew on Self-Doubt & Triumph

    ·57m
  77. 77

    210. How to Differentiate Your Business in a Competitive Marketplace with Dan Antonelli

    ·9m
  78. 78

    209. Transform Your Business with EOS: A Real-Life Journey to Systematic Success

    ·9m
  79. 79

    208. Breakthrough Business Advice: From Millionaire to Multimillionaire Entrepreneurs | Randy Hurtado & Corey Combes

    ·12m
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    207. Live Your Dream Life: Simple Steps to Big Thinking!

    ·13m
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    206. Transforming RoofX: A Journey of Intentional Leadership and Personal Growth with Galen Yoder

    ·49m
  82. 82

    205. Escaping the Hustle: A Business Owner’s Retreat for Clarity and Connection

    ·12m
  83. 83

    204. Habits Of Highly Effective Marketing Managers: A Guide To Driving Revenue In Your Marketing

    ·44m
  84. 84

    203. Storm Restoration Roofing: Unlock Higher Profits with Supplement & Claim Pro's

    ·8m
  85. 85

    202. April 25th Workshop: Contractor Dynamics' Growth Strategies in Phoenix, AZ

    ·25m
  86. 86

    201. Transforming Teams for Success: Vision, Values, and Growth | Ronnie Lollar

    ·1h 14m
  87. 87

    200. Chadd Wright Unleashed: Navy SEAL's Guide to Breaking Limits & Achieving More

    ·59m
  88. 88

    199. You Need More Discipline! Maximizing Daily Wins for Long-Term Success | Alton Grose

    ·46m
  89. 89

    198. 2024 Marketing Mastery for Roofing Companies: A Real Client Success Story

    ·14m
  90. 90

    197. Recruit and Retain Top Talent: The Michael McGovern Blueprint for Roofing Success

    ·55m
  91. 91

    196. How To Build A 5 Mile Famous Roofing Brand | Chandler Steffy

    ·14m
  92. 92

    195. How To Think Strategically About Your Business | Mike Claudio

    ·26m
  93. 93

    194. Delegate & Elevate Your Way To Business & Personal Success

    ·1h 7m
  94. 94

    193. Your Addiction To Leads Is Killing Your Business | Contracting Growth Strategies

    ·6m
  95. 95

    192. How To Choose The Best CRM For Your Roofing Company

    ·1h 11m
  96. 96

    191. Why I Wish I Created More Content | Video Content Strategy

    ·10m
  97. 97

    190. Overcome Adversity To Build The Life Of Your Dreams | Taylor Ammons

    ·58m
  98. 98

    189. How To Plan Your Week For Success | Joseph Hughes Shares His Tips

    ·17m
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    228. How to Scale Your Roofing Business with Effective Marketing Techniques with Sam Stilley

    ·50m
  100. 100

    229. Evolving Social Media Trends: A Deep Dive for Roofers with Tim Brown of Hook Agency

    Tim Brown and the host discuss evolving social media trends for roofers, focusing on algorithm changes and effective content hooks to drive business results.

    ·43m
  101. 101

    292. You’re Wasting $10K/Month on Marketing (Here’s Why)

    A marketing expert explains why roofing companies waste money on marketing and how to fix it by tracking the right metrics.

    Apr 16, 2026·15m·1 clip
  102. 102

    291. 5 Things Marketing Agencies Won’t Tell Roofing Companies

    A roofing company owner shares common frustrations with marketing agencies, detailing the typical cycle of high promises followed by disappointing results.

    Apr 14, 2026·15m·1 clip
  103. 103

    290. How Small Roofing Companies Beat Private Equity At Marketing

    A roofing marketing expert explains how small roofing companies can outcompete private equity-backed firms by focusing on local, blue ocean strategies rather than expensive lead generation.

    Apr 9, 2026·11m
  104. 104

    289. The Real Reason Your Leads Are Low Quality

    A marketing expert explains why low-quality leads result from poor ad strategies and shares tips on using dynamic creative and effective CTAs in Meta ads.

    Apr 7, 2026·27m
  105. 105

    288. The 5 Marketing Pillars Most Contractors Ignore (Fix This Now or Stay Stuck in 2026)

    A contractor coach outlines five marketing pillars—clarity, content, distribution, and more—to help contractors build a focused marketing plan for 2026.

    Apr 3, 2026·9m
  106. 106

    287. 5 Ways A Roofing Brand Makes You More Money

    Mar 31, 2026·8m
  107. 107

    286. The Speed-to-Lead Problem Killing Roofing Companies

    Mar 26, 2026·12m
  108. 108

    285 . How Roofing Contractors Turn the Ignored 97% Into More Jobs

    Hidden gem

    Joe and Sydney, speaking at the Contractors Association of Minnesota event in Shakopee near Minneapolis, frame roofing as a market with a 3% ready-now group and a much larger 97% that needs nurture.

    Mar 24, 2026·21m·1 clip
  109. 109

    284. Meta’s Andromeda Update: What Roofers MUST Change in 2026 (New Rules)

    Feb 25, 2026·15m
  110. 110

    283. How To Market Your Roofing Company for $10/Day (2026 Edition)

    Feb 18, 2026·11m
  111. 111

    282. AI Changed Roofing Marketing Forever | What Roofers Must Do in 2026

    Hidden gem

    Joe and Sydney Vasquez frame NAILED IT!

    Jan 29, 2026·21m·1 clip
  112. 112

    281. Five Marketing Moves Smart Roofing Companies Are Making in 2026 (Most Won’t Do These)

    Jan 21, 2026·14m
  113. 113

    280. How Much Should a Roofing Company Spend on Marketing? (The REAL Number)

    Jan 14, 2026·7m
  114. 114

    279. Four Reasons Your Marketing Didn’t Work in 2025 (And How Roofers Fix It)

    Dec 26, 2025·14m
  115. 115

    278. Create A Roofing Marketing Strategy (Stop Spraying & Praying)

    Hidden gem

    ["NAILED IT!

    Dec 19, 2025·51m·3 clips
  116. 116

    277. Roofing Websites in 2026: 5 Must-Haves to Win More Jobs

    Dec 10, 2025·47m
  117. 117

    276. From 14 Leads a YEAR to 14 a WEEK: How One Roofing Company Took Back Control

    Nov 28, 2025·45m
  118. 118

    275. Andy Keys Interviews Joseph Hughes: Building a $20M Roofing Business & Mastering Marketing

    Hidden gem

    NAILED IT!

    Nov 21, 2025·1h 2m·4 clips
  119. 119

    274. From $900 and No Crew to $20M Roofing Company | Andy Keys and Joseph Hughes

    Nov 18, 2025·1h 13m
  120. 120

    273. How Aaron Christy Built a Multi-Million Dollar Roofing Company

    Nov 7, 2025·59m
  121. 121

    272. Roofing Marketing Myths You Need To Stop Believing | Coleman Hubert and Elizabeth Lytle

    Oct 16, 2025·37m
  122. 122

    271. How To Market Your Roofing Company in 2025 | Throwback Episode with Joseph Hughes

    A step-by-step plan for marketing a roofing company in 2025, addressing common frustrations and providing actionable strategies.

    Oct 9, 2025·23m
  123. 123

    270. How Contractors Can Win with Content Marketing | Throwback Training

    Oct 6, 2025·11m
  124. 124

    269. The Biggest Marketing Mistake Roofing Companies Make

    Sep 24, 2025·59m
  125. 125

    268. What Roofing Company Owners Must Know Before Selling | Claudio Vilas & Joseph Hughes

    Sep 17, 2025·1h 1m
  126. 126

    267. Proven Strategies to Grow Your Contracting Business | Throwback with Tom Reber

    Sep 10, 2025·1h 6m
  127. 127

    266. How to Stop Wasting Money and Grow Your Roofing Company | Joe Scardino & Elizabeth Lytle

    Sep 3, 2025·39m
  128. 128

    265. Throwback Chadd Wright Interview | Master Your Mind and Lead Your Roofing Company to Success

    Aug 27, 2025·57m
  129. 129

    264. Throwback Tommy Mello Interview | How to Build a 7–8 Figure Roofing & Home Service Company

    A masterclass interview with Tommy Mello on building a 7-8 figure roofing and home service company, covering leadership, hiring, and business growth strategies.

    Aug 14, 2025·52m
  130. 130

    263. What 8 Figure Roofing Companies Know About Facebook Ads That You Don’t

    Aug 6, 2025·16m
  131. 131

    262. Throwback: Inside an 8-Figure Roofing Company with Dan Young

    Dan Young shares lessons from 20+ years running an 8-figure roofing company, including scaling, leadership, and marketing.

    Jul 30, 2025·1h 10m
  132. 132

    261. Why Your $3M+ Roofing Company Keeps Getting Spam Calls And How To Fix It

    Jul 23, 2025·24m
  133. 133

    260. How Roofing Companies Can Leverage Technology & AI to Grow | Mike Goldenstein & Elizabeth Lytle

    Jul 9, 2025·53m
  134. 134

    259. How This Roofing Company Is Getting From $6M to $10M This Year | A Contractor Dynamics Case Study

    Jun 17, 2025·13m
  135. 135

    258. The Real Reason You’re Not Getting Consistent Roofing Leads (And How To Fix It)

    Jun 11, 2025·6m
  136. 136

    257. Should You Hire a Marketing Agency or Build Your Own Team? (The Brutal Truth)

    Jun 5, 2025·7m
  137. 137

    256. How Most Roofing Companies Waste Thousands On Marketing (And How To Fix It)

    May 30, 2025·9m
  138. 138

    255. 5 Steps to Become A 5 Mile Famous Roofing Company

    May 28, 2025·5m
  139. 139

    254. Our Latest Decision To Serve Roofing Contractors Better (One Of Our Boldest Moves Yet)

    May 20, 2025·19m
  140. 140

    253. 5 Ways To Increase Your Roofing Companies Lead Quality | Joseph Hughes

    May 7, 2025·6m
  141. 141

    252. Less Than 2% Marketing Spend At A Roofing Company | Randy Hurtado & Joseph Hughes

    Apr 21, 2025·3m
  142. 142

    251. Create A Winning 2025 Marketing Plan & Spend LESS | A Guide For Roofers

    Apr 16, 2025·11m
  143. 143

    250. Hiring & Retaining Top Talent In Your Roofing Company w/ Brian Alexander

    Mar 19, 2025·49m
  144. 144

    249. Create Raving Fans To Grow Your Roofing Company Faster w/ Clifton Muckenfuss

    Mar 17, 2025·54m
  145. 145

    248. The Leadership Lessons Every Entrepreneur Must Learn w/ Elizabeth Lytle & Joseph Hughes

    Mar 12, 2025·41m
  146. 146

    247. Use A.I. To Increase Growth & Profitability In Your Roofing Company

    Mar 10, 2025·51m
  147. 147

    246. Top 6 Digital Marketing & Business Growth Tools For Roofers In 2025

    Mar 3, 2025·56m
  148. 148

    245. How To Set & Achieve Your Goals In 2025 w/ Jeremy Simpson

    Feb 19, 2025·28m
  149. 149

    244. How To Set Business Goals That Actually Make You Money

    Feb 5, 2025·12m
  150. 150

    243. The Top 4 Marketing Strategies To Be Prepared For In 2025

    Feb 3, 2025·29m