
NAILED IT! The Business of Construction
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Roofing marketing with receipts.
The gist
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…
Why you'd press play
Nine marketing activities become a measurable system, because your roofing budget deserves better than vibes.
Press play if you want
- 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
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252. Less Than 2% Marketing Spend At A Roofing Company | Randy Hurtado & Joseph Hughes
·3m - 2
287. 5 Ways A Roofing Brand Makes You More Money
·8m - 3
286. The Speed-to-Lead Problem Killing Roofing Companies
·12m - 4
285 . How Roofing Contractors Turn the Ignored 97% Into More Jobs
·21m - 5
284. Meta’s Andromeda Update: What Roofers MUST Change in 2026 (New Rules)
·15m - 6
283. How To Market Your Roofing Company for $10/Day (2026 Edition)
·11m - 7
282. AI Changed Roofing Marketing Forever | What Roofers Must Do in 2026
·21m - 8
281. Five Marketing Moves Smart Roofing Companies Are Making in 2026 (Most Won’t Do These)
·14m - 9
280. How Much Should a Roofing Company Spend on Marketing? (The REAL Number)
·7m - 10
279. Four Reasons Your Marketing Didn’t Work in 2025 (And How Roofers Fix It)
·14m - 11
278. Create A Roofing Marketing Strategy (Stop Spraying & Praying)
·51m - 12
277. Roofing Websites in 2026: 5 Must-Haves to Win More Jobs
·47m - 13
276. From 14 Leads a YEAR to 14 a WEEK: How One Roofing Company Took Back Control
·45m - 14
275. Andy Keys Interviews Joseph Hughes: Building a $20M Roofing Business & Mastering Marketing
·1h 2m - 15
274. From $900 and No Crew to $20M Roofing Company | Andy Keys and Joseph Hughes
·1h 13m - 16
273. How Aaron Christy Built a Multi-Million Dollar Roofing Company
·59m - 17
272. Roofing Marketing Myths You Need To Stop Believing | Coleman Hubert and Elizabeth Lytle
·37m - 18
271. How To Market Your Roofing Company in 2025 | Throwback Episode with Joseph Hughes
·23m - 19
270. How Contractors Can Win with Content Marketing | Throwback Training
·11m - 20
269. The Biggest Marketing Mistake Roofing Companies Make
·59m - 21
268. What Roofing Company Owners Must Know Before Selling | Claudio Vilas & Joseph Hughes
·1h 1m - 22
267. Proven Strategies to Grow Your Contracting Business | Throwback with Tom Reber
·1h 6m - 23
266. How to Stop Wasting Money and Grow Your Roofing Company | Joe Scardino & Elizabeth Lytle
·39m - 24
265. Throwback Chadd Wright Interview | Master Your Mind and Lead Your Roofing Company to Success
·57m - 25
264. Throwback Tommy Mello Interview | How to Build a 7–8 Figure Roofing & Home Service Company
·52m - 26
263. What 8 Figure Roofing Companies Know About Facebook Ads That You Don’t
·16m - 27
262. Throwback: Inside an 8-Figure Roofing Company with Dan Young
·1h 10m - 28
261. Why Your $3M+ Roofing Company Keeps Getting Spam Calls And How To Fix It
·24m - 29
260. How Roofing Companies Can Leverage Technology & AI to Grow | Mike Goldenstein & Elizabeth Lytle
·53m - 30
259. How This Roofing Company Is Getting From $6M to $10M This Year | A Contractor Dynamics Case Study
·13m - 31
258. The Real Reason You’re Not Getting Consistent Roofing Leads (And How To Fix It)
·6m - 32
257. Should You Hire a Marketing Agency or Build Your Own Team? (The Brutal Truth)
·7m - 33
256. How Most Roofing Companies Waste Thousands On Marketing (And How To Fix It)
·9m - 34
255. 5 Steps to Become A 5 Mile Famous Roofing Company
·5m - 35
254. Our Latest Decision To Serve Roofing Contractors Better (One Of Our Boldest Moves Yet)
·19m - 36
253. 5 Ways To Increase Your Roofing Companies Lead Quality | Joseph Hughes
·6m - 37
288. The 5 Marketing Pillars Most Contractors Ignore (Fix This Now or Stay Stuck in 2026)
·9m - 38
251. Create A Winning 2025 Marketing Plan & Spend LESS | A Guide For Roofers
·11m - 39
250. Hiring & Retaining Top Talent In Your Roofing Company w/ Brian Alexander
·49m - 40
249. Create Raving Fans To Grow Your Roofing Company Faster w/ Clifton Muckenfuss
·54m - 41
248. The Leadership Lessons Every Entrepreneur Must Learn w/ Elizabeth Lytle & Joseph Hughes
·41m - 42
247. Use A.I. To Increase Growth & Profitability In Your Roofing Company
·51m - 43
246. Top 6 Digital Marketing & Business Growth Tools For Roofers In 2025
·56m - 44
245. How To Set & Achieve Your Goals In 2025 w/ Jeremy Simpson
·28m - 45
244. How To Set Business Goals That Actually Make You Money
·12m - 46
243. The Top 4 Marketing Strategies To Be Prepared For In 2025
·29m - 47
242. A Roofer's Guide To Digital Marketing Metrics & KPIs | Hold Your Marketing Manager Accountable!
·36m - 48
241. What Does A Marketing Manager Do At A Roofing Company? | An Essential Task List
·14m - 49
240. A Simple Guide For Roofers: Marketing Manager Salary & Pay Structure
·8m - 50
239. Hiring a Marketing Manager for Your Roofing Business: A Step-by-Step Guide
·26m - 51
238. Using Support Systems and VAs to Scale Your Business with Chris Diroll of SMA Support
·24m - 52
237. Steal These Marketing Strategies Used By Top Performing Roofing Companies!
·8m - 53
236. How To Hire A Videographer For Your Roofing Company | Step By Step Guide
·12m - 54
235. Three Key Strategies of Top Roofing Companies: Joseph Hughes' Notes From Industry Leaders
·10m - 55
234. You Want To Bring Your Marketing In- House? These Are The First Steps To Effectively Executing
·16m - 56
233. Building Your Marketing A-Team: A Blueprint for Roofing Companies
·10m - 57
232. Navigating Market Changes and Growth in the Roofing Industry
·10m - 58
231. Creating Predictable Revenue with In-House Marketing for Roofers
·12m - 59
230. The Resilience Factor: How Manager Jon Overcame Major Setbacks
·15m - 60
227. How Leadership Drives B2B Success in Roofing with Diego Dante
·45m - 61
226. Financing the Future: Chris Scoville's Blueprint for Contractor Growth
·46m - 62
225. Why Our Marketing Campaign Flopped: A Revealing Case Study
·16m - 63
224. Join Us For A Private Q&A with Gary Vee - An Exclusive Event For The Home Service Industry
·18m - 64
223. Building a Roofing Empire: Lessons on Leadership and Growth from Sam Stilley of Amstill Roofing
·42m - 65
222. Crucial Systems For Success In Your Roofing Company w/ Adam Kaminski, Aaron Christy, and Joseph Hughes
·1h 11m - 66
221. A $10 Million Dollar Social Media Blueprint w/ Jason Payne of State 48 Roofing
·17m - 67
220. Top 8 Marketing Channels For Roofing Contractors & How To Effectively Utilize Each Channel
·9m - 68
219. Building A Stronger Brand, Make More Profit! Joseph Hughes and Luan Nguyen On Strategic Marketing
·1h 4m - 69
218. Revealing Our New Venture - The 'I Build America' Brand Launch
·10m - 70
217. How Private Equity Is Shaping The Roofing Industry with Josh Sparks of Infinity Home Services
·57m - 71
216. Elevating Your Roofing Brand: The Golden Group Strategy From Greta Bajrami
·6m - 72
215. Frank Ruiz with Beacon Reveals How to Scale Your Roofing Business with Smart Marketing
·9m - 73
214. How to Set SMART Goals for Business Growth | Success Strategies with Joseph Hughes
·15m - 74
213. From Struggles to Success: Mastering Roofing Business Growth with Jim Johnson and Joseph Hughes
·11m - 75
212. Maximizing Business Efficiency: Expert Insights on Streamlining Operations for Growth
·45m - 76
211. Navigating Entrepreneurial Challenges: Insights from Hunter Ballew on Self-Doubt & Triumph
·57m - 77
210. How to Differentiate Your Business in a Competitive Marketplace with Dan Antonelli
·9m - 78
209. Transform Your Business with EOS: A Real-Life Journey to Systematic Success
·9m - 79
208. Breakthrough Business Advice: From Millionaire to Multimillionaire Entrepreneurs | Randy Hurtado & Corey Combes
·12m - 80
207. Live Your Dream Life: Simple Steps to Big Thinking!
·13m - 81
206. Transforming RoofX: A Journey of Intentional Leadership and Personal Growth with Galen Yoder
·49m - 82
205. Escaping the Hustle: A Business Owner’s Retreat for Clarity and Connection
·12m - 83
204. Habits Of Highly Effective Marketing Managers: A Guide To Driving Revenue In Your Marketing
·44m - 84
203. Storm Restoration Roofing: Unlock Higher Profits with Supplement & Claim Pro's
·8m - 85
202. April 25th Workshop: Contractor Dynamics' Growth Strategies in Phoenix, AZ
·25m - 86
201. Transforming Teams for Success: Vision, Values, and Growth | Ronnie Lollar
·1h 14m - 87
200. Chadd Wright Unleashed: Navy SEAL's Guide to Breaking Limits & Achieving More
·59m - 88
199. You Need More Discipline! Maximizing Daily Wins for Long-Term Success | Alton Grose
·46m - 89
198. 2024 Marketing Mastery for Roofing Companies: A Real Client Success Story
·14m - 90
197. Recruit and Retain Top Talent: The Michael McGovern Blueprint for Roofing Success
·55m - 91
196. How To Build A 5 Mile Famous Roofing Brand | Chandler Steffy
·14m - 92
195. How To Think Strategically About Your Business | Mike Claudio
·26m - 93
194. Delegate & Elevate Your Way To Business & Personal Success
·1h 7m - 94
193. Your Addiction To Leads Is Killing Your Business | Contracting Growth Strategies
·6m - 95
192. How To Choose The Best CRM For Your Roofing Company
·1h 11m - 96
191. Why I Wish I Created More Content | Video Content Strategy
·10m - 97
190. Overcome Adversity To Build The Life Of Your Dreams | Taylor Ammons
·58m - 98
189. How To Plan Your Week For Success | Joseph Hughes Shares His Tips
·17m - 99
228. How to Scale Your Roofing Business with Effective Marketing Techniques with Sam Stilley
·50m - 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
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
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
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
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
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
287. 5 Ways A Roofing Brand Makes You More Money
Mar 31, 2026·8m - 107
286. The Speed-to-Lead Problem Killing Roofing Companies
Mar 26, 2026·12m - 108
285 . How Roofing Contractors Turn the Ignored 97% Into More Jobs
Hidden gemJoe 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
284. Meta’s Andromeda Update: What Roofers MUST Change in 2026 (New Rules)
Feb 25, 2026·15m - 110
283. How To Market Your Roofing Company for $10/Day (2026 Edition)
Feb 18, 2026·11m - 111
282. AI Changed Roofing Marketing Forever | What Roofers Must Do in 2026
Hidden gemJoe and Sydney Vasquez frame NAILED IT!
Jan 29, 2026·21m·1 clip - 112
281. Five Marketing Moves Smart Roofing Companies Are Making in 2026 (Most Won’t Do These)
Jan 21, 2026·14m - 113
280. How Much Should a Roofing Company Spend on Marketing? (The REAL Number)
Jan 14, 2026·7m - 114
279. Four Reasons Your Marketing Didn’t Work in 2025 (And How Roofers Fix It)
Dec 26, 2025·14m - 115
278. Create A Roofing Marketing Strategy (Stop Spraying & Praying)
Hidden gem["NAILED IT!
Dec 19, 2025·51m·3 clips - 116
277. Roofing Websites in 2026: 5 Must-Haves to Win More Jobs
Dec 10, 2025·47m - 117
276. From 14 Leads a YEAR to 14 a WEEK: How One Roofing Company Took Back Control
Nov 28, 2025·45m - 118
275. Andy Keys Interviews Joseph Hughes: Building a $20M Roofing Business & Mastering Marketing
Hidden gemNAILED IT!
Nov 21, 2025·1h 2m·4 clips - 119
274. From $900 and No Crew to $20M Roofing Company | Andy Keys and Joseph Hughes
Nov 18, 2025·1h 13m - 120
273. How Aaron Christy Built a Multi-Million Dollar Roofing Company
Nov 7, 2025·59m - 121
272. Roofing Marketing Myths You Need To Stop Believing | Coleman Hubert and Elizabeth Lytle
Oct 16, 2025·37m - 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
270. How Contractors Can Win with Content Marketing | Throwback Training
Oct 6, 2025·11m - 124
269. The Biggest Marketing Mistake Roofing Companies Make
Sep 24, 2025·59m - 125
268. What Roofing Company Owners Must Know Before Selling | Claudio Vilas & Joseph Hughes
Sep 17, 2025·1h 1m - 126
267. Proven Strategies to Grow Your Contracting Business | Throwback with Tom Reber
Sep 10, 2025·1h 6m - 127
266. How to Stop Wasting Money and Grow Your Roofing Company | Joe Scardino & Elizabeth Lytle
Sep 3, 2025·39m - 128
265. Throwback Chadd Wright Interview | Master Your Mind and Lead Your Roofing Company to Success
Aug 27, 2025·57m - 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
263. What 8 Figure Roofing Companies Know About Facebook Ads That You Don’t
Aug 6, 2025·16m - 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
261. Why Your $3M+ Roofing Company Keeps Getting Spam Calls And How To Fix It
Jul 23, 2025·24m - 133
260. How Roofing Companies Can Leverage Technology & AI to Grow | Mike Goldenstein & Elizabeth Lytle
Jul 9, 2025·53m - 134
259. How This Roofing Company Is Getting From $6M to $10M This Year | A Contractor Dynamics Case Study
Jun 17, 2025·13m - 135
258. The Real Reason You’re Not Getting Consistent Roofing Leads (And How To Fix It)
Jun 11, 2025·6m - 136
257. Should You Hire a Marketing Agency or Build Your Own Team? (The Brutal Truth)
Jun 5, 2025·7m - 137
256. How Most Roofing Companies Waste Thousands On Marketing (And How To Fix It)
May 30, 2025·9m - 138
255. 5 Steps to Become A 5 Mile Famous Roofing Company
May 28, 2025·5m - 139
254. Our Latest Decision To Serve Roofing Contractors Better (One Of Our Boldest Moves Yet)
May 20, 2025·19m - 140
253. 5 Ways To Increase Your Roofing Companies Lead Quality | Joseph Hughes
May 7, 2025·6m - 141
252. Less Than 2% Marketing Spend At A Roofing Company | Randy Hurtado & Joseph Hughes
Apr 21, 2025·3m - 142
251. Create A Winning 2025 Marketing Plan & Spend LESS | A Guide For Roofers
Apr 16, 2025·11m - 143
250. Hiring & Retaining Top Talent In Your Roofing Company w/ Brian Alexander
Mar 19, 2025·49m - 144
249. Create Raving Fans To Grow Your Roofing Company Faster w/ Clifton Muckenfuss
Mar 17, 2025·54m - 145
248. The Leadership Lessons Every Entrepreneur Must Learn w/ Elizabeth Lytle & Joseph Hughes
Mar 12, 2025·41m - 146
247. Use A.I. To Increase Growth & Profitability In Your Roofing Company
Mar 10, 2025·51m - 147
246. Top 6 Digital Marketing & Business Growth Tools For Roofers In 2025
Mar 3, 2025·56m - 148
245. How To Set & Achieve Your Goals In 2025 w/ Jeremy Simpson
Feb 19, 2025·28m - 149
244. How To Set Business Goals That Actually Make You Money
Feb 5, 2025·12m - 150
243. The Top 4 Marketing Strategies To Be Prepared For In 2025
Feb 3, 2025·29m