https://simplecast.com Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast The Roofing Business Growth Circle is a no-fluff business podcast created specifically for roofing contractors who want profit today and real options tomorrow. Hosted by Jacques Skuteeki, Business Innovation Strategist, this podcast helps roofing business owners move beyond daily chaos and start building smarter, more profitable, and more valuable companies. If your business depends too heavily on you, follow-up is inconsistent, or profits don’t reflect how hard you’re working, this show is for you. Each episode delivers practical insights in a focused 15–20 minute format, covering topics such as: Increasing roofing profits without adding more jobs Building systems that improve follow-up, sales, and operations Capturing and converting roofing leads more efficiently Avoiding costly marketing and technology mistakes Preparing your roofing business to scale, step back, or sell You’ll hear a mix of short solo episodes, expert interviews, and real-world case studies, all grounded in the realities of running a roofing business. This is not generic business advice or motivational talk. The Roofing Business Growth Circle is built for contractors who want clarity, control, and long-term value in their business. If you’re serious about running your roofing company like a business, not just a job, subscribe and join the circle. en Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:11 +0000 https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/fcb1ac3f-cf49-4a52-b552-39ab56940206/d8fe4652-dbaa-4858-afb3-0515be6e860d/3000x3000/roofing_business_growth_circle_podcast_marketing_sales_profit_strategies_for_roofers_2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com episodic The Roofing Business Growth Circle is a no-fluff business podcast created specifically for roofing contractors who want profit today and real options tomorrow. Hosted by Jacques Skuteeki, Business Innovation Strategist, this podcast helps roofing business owners move beyond daily chaos and start building smarter, more profitable, and more valuable companies. If your business depends too heavily on you, follow-up is inconsistent, or profits don’t reflect how hard you’re working, this show is for you. Each episode delivers practical insights in a focused 15–20 minute format, covering topics such as: Increasing roofing profits without adding more jobs Building systems that improve follow-up, sales, and operations Capturing and converting roofing leads more efficiently Avoiding costly marketing and technology mistakes Preparing your roofing business to scale, step back, or sell You’ll hear a mix of short solo episodes, expert interviews, and real-world case studies, all grounded in the realities of running a roofing business. This is not generic business advice or motivational talk. The Roofing Business Growth Circle is built for contractors who want clarity, control, and long-term value in their business. If you’re serious about running your roofing company like a business, not just a job, subscribe and join the circle. Jacques Skuteeki false https://feeds.simplecast.com/O7ePSmdC Jacques Skuteeki alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com 9d865ac5-09c6-439e-a203-410f2d722755 The Roofer's Pathway to Profit Pillar 4: The Sales Machine Problem: Sales by Design, Not by Accident Does your roofing company rely on one person to close every deal?

If so, your revenue may be more fragile than you think.

In Pillar 4 of The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ series, Jacques Skuteeki and Willard Barth reveal why sales should never depend on one individual and how a repeatable sales process creates predictable growth.

 

Inside this episode you'll learn:

✅ Why owner-led sales become a bottleneck

✅ The difference between sales talent and a sales system

✅ Why many roofing companies grow by accident instead of by design

✅ How to reverse engineer your revenue goals

✅ Why follow-up and automation matter

✅ How consistent sales processes increase profitability

✅ Why predictable revenue creates business freedom

 

Whether you're closing every deal yourself or trying to build a stronger sales team, this episode provides practical strategies to create a scalable sales system.

 

🎯 Register for The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ Special Edition Series

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-sales-machine-problemtm-tickets-1991953415287?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Willard Barth) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/pillar-4-the-sales-machine-problem-sales-by-design-not-by-accident-8KVUa4VB Does your roofing company rely on one person to close every deal?

If so, your revenue may be more fragile than you think.

In Pillar 4 of The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ series, Jacques Skuteeki and Willard Barth reveal why sales should never depend on one individual and how a repeatable sales process creates predictable growth.

 

Inside this episode you'll learn:

✅ Why owner-led sales become a bottleneck

✅ The difference between sales talent and a sales system

✅ Why many roofing companies grow by accident instead of by design

✅ How to reverse engineer your revenue goals

✅ Why follow-up and automation matter

✅ How consistent sales processes increase profitability

✅ Why predictable revenue creates business freedom

 

Whether you're closing every deal yourself or trying to build a stronger sales team, this episode provides practical strategies to create a scalable sales system.

 

🎯 Register for The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ Special Edition Series

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-sales-machine-problemtm-tickets-1991953415287?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> The Roofer's Pathway to Profit Pillar 4: The Sales Machine Problem: Sales by Design, Not by Accident Willard Barth 00:27:24 In Pillar 4 of The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ series, Jacques Skuteeki and Willard Barth explain why many roofing companies struggle to create consistent revenue. When sales depend on the owner—or one top-performing salesperson—growth becomes fragile and unpredictable. This episode explores how repeatable sales systems, consistent follow-up, and measurable sales metrics create predictable revenue and long-term scalability. You'll learn why successful roofing companies stop relying on luck and begin building systems that consistently generate and convert opportunities. In Pillar 4 of The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ series, Jacques Skuteeki and Willard Barth explain why many roofing companies struggle to create consistent revenue. When sales depend on the owner—or one top-performing salesperson—growth becomes fragile and unpredictable. This episode explores how repeatable sales systems, consistent follow-up, and measurable sales metrics create predictable revenue and long-term scalability. You'll learn why successful roofing companies stop relying on luck and begin building systems that consistently generate and convert opportunities. roofing leadership, contractor marketing, roofing sales strategy, customer journey, roofing marketing, sales process, roofing business coaching, roofing sales, roofers pathway to profit, roofing follow up, roofing entrepreneur, predictable revenue, business strategy, sales funnel, roofing podcast, roofing lead generation, roofing business growth, sales systems, roofing operations, roofing automation, roofing crm, business growth, sales automation, your business nation, roofing company growth, repeatable sales process, contractor business growth, lead generation, business scalability, construction marketing, construction business, revenue growth, roofing sales process, construction sales, sales by design, roofing business, sales management, contractor sales, roofing sales system, business systems, owner dependency, roofing systems, roofing contractor false full 4 f830bc7a-f3c0-44d4-9ab7-84ffeedef57c The Roofer's Pathway to Profit Pillar 3: Communication Breakdown: What Gets Sold Isn't What Gets Built Miscommunication doesn't just create frustration.

It creates callbacks, rework, lost profits, and unhappy customers.

In Pillar 3 of The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ series, Jacques Skuteeki and Willard Barth uncover why communication breakdowns happen inside roofing companies and how better systems eliminate costly mistakes.

 

Inside this episode you'll learn:

✅ Why communication fails between sales and production

✅ How callbacks often begin long before the crew arrives

✅ The dangers of relying on tribal knowledge

✅ Why assumptions create expensive mistakes

✅ How to create better handoffs between departments

✅ The role of SOPs in reducing confusion

✅ Why clear communication improves customer satisfaction

✅ How better processes increase profitability

 

If you've ever dealt with missed expectations, frustrated customers, or jobs that had to be redone, this episode will help you identify where communication is breaking down—and how to fix it.

 

🎯 Register for The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ Live Series

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/communication-breakdown-tickets-1991953415287?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Hosted by Jacques Skuteeki

Featuring Willard Barth

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:11:55 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Willard Barth) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/pillar-3-communication-breakdown-what-gets-sold-isnt-what-gets-built-_zwxhGXI Miscommunication doesn't just create frustration.

It creates callbacks, rework, lost profits, and unhappy customers.

In Pillar 3 of The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ series, Jacques Skuteeki and Willard Barth uncover why communication breakdowns happen inside roofing companies and how better systems eliminate costly mistakes.

 

Inside this episode you'll learn:

✅ Why communication fails between sales and production

✅ How callbacks often begin long before the crew arrives

✅ The dangers of relying on tribal knowledge

✅ Why assumptions create expensive mistakes

✅ How to create better handoffs between departments

✅ The role of SOPs in reducing confusion

✅ Why clear communication improves customer satisfaction

✅ How better processes increase profitability

 

If you've ever dealt with missed expectations, frustrated customers, or jobs that had to be redone, this episode will help you identify where communication is breaking down—and how to fix it.

 

🎯 Register for The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ Live Series

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/communication-breakdown-tickets-1991953415287?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Hosted by Jacques Skuteeki

Featuring Willard Barth

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> The Roofer's Pathway to Profit Pillar 3: Communication Breakdown: What Gets Sold Isn't What Gets Built Willard Barth 00:16:28 In Pillar 3 of The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ series, Jacques Skuteeki and Willard Barth explore one of the most expensive problems in the roofing industry: communication breakdown. When sales promises don't match production, estimates are incomplete, or teams work from different expectations, the result is callbacks, rework, unhappy customers, and lost profits. This episode explains where communication fails, why tribal knowledge creates hidden risks, and how documented systems help roofing companies deliver consistent results from the first customer conversation to the final invoice. In Pillar 3 of The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ series, Jacques Skuteeki and Willard Barth explore one of the most expensive problems in the roofing industry: communication breakdown. When sales promises don't match production, estimates are incomplete, or teams work from different expectations, the result is callbacks, rework, unhappy customers, and lost profits. This episode explains where communication fails, why tribal knowledge creates hidden risks, and how documented systems help roofing companies deliver consistent results from the first customer conversation to the final invoice. roofing project management, roofing sop, roofing workflow, communication breakdown, roofing management, roofing business coaching, roofing sales, roofers pathway to profit, roofing production, roofing entrepreneur, standard operating procedures, roofing podcast, contractor communication, roofing operations, business growth, your business nation, sop, roofing customer experience, construction management, roofing business, construction communication, roofing communication, roofing callbacks, business systems, roofing systems, roofing contractor false full 3 c23316a7-6858-49d0-9c64-a6b99135d3d8 The Roofer's Pathway to Profit Pillar 2: Owner's Dependency Trap: What Breaks When You're Not There? What happens when you step away from your roofing business?

For many owners, the answer is simple:

Things start breaking.

In Pillar 2 of The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ special edition series, Jacques Skuteeki and Willard Barth examine the Owner's Dependency Trap and why so many roofing businesses struggle to operate without constant owner involvement.

 

Inside this episode, you'll learn:

✅ Why owner dependency limits growth

✅ The difference between involvement and leadership

✅ How business owners become bottlenecks

✅ Why decision-making often collapses without the owner

✅ What scares investors and business buyers

✅ How systems create confidence and consistency

✅ Why leaders create more leaders

✅ The mindset shift required to build a scalable business

 

If your business depends on you for sales, estimates, approvals, customer issues, or daily decisions, this episode will help you identify the next steps toward creating true operational freedom.

 

🎯 Register for The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ Live Series

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wake-up-call-for-roofers-tickets-1991953415287?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Hosted by Jacques Skuteeki

Featuring Willard Barth

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Willard Barth) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/pillar-2-owners-dependency-trap-what-breaks-when-youre-not-there-auNpFA1Z What happens when you step away from your roofing business?

For many owners, the answer is simple:

Things start breaking.

In Pillar 2 of The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ special edition series, Jacques Skuteeki and Willard Barth examine the Owner's Dependency Trap and why so many roofing businesses struggle to operate without constant owner involvement.

 

Inside this episode, you'll learn:

✅ Why owner dependency limits growth

✅ The difference between involvement and leadership

✅ How business owners become bottlenecks

✅ Why decision-making often collapses without the owner

✅ What scares investors and business buyers

✅ How systems create confidence and consistency

✅ Why leaders create more leaders

✅ The mindset shift required to build a scalable business

 

If your business depends on you for sales, estimates, approvals, customer issues, or daily decisions, this episode will help you identify the next steps toward creating true operational freedom.

 

🎯 Register for The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ Live Series

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wake-up-call-for-roofers-tickets-1991953415287?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Hosted by Jacques Skuteeki

Featuring Willard Barth

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> The Roofer's Pathway to Profit Pillar 2: Owner's Dependency Trap: What Breaks When You're Not There? Willard Barth 00:19:38 In Pillar 2 of The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ series, Jacques Skuteeki and Willard Barth explore one of the biggest obstacles to business freedom: owner dependency. Many roofing companies have employees, systems, and steady revenue, yet critical decisions, estimates, sales, and problem-solving still flow through the owner. The result? Growth slows down, stress increases, and the business becomes difficult to scale or sell. In this episode, you'll discover how owner involvement becomes a bottleneck, why leadership is about creating more leaders, and what happens when a company becomes too dependent on one person. If you've ever wondered what would happen if you stepped away for two weeks, this conversation is for you. In Pillar 2 of The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ series, Jacques Skuteeki and Willard Barth explore one of the biggest obstacles to business freedom: owner dependency. Many roofing companies have employees, systems, and steady revenue, yet critical decisions, estimates, sales, and problem-solving still flow through the owner. The result? Growth slows down, stress increases, and the business becomes difficult to scale or sell. In this episode, you'll discover how owner involvement becomes a bottleneck, why leadership is about creating more leaders, and what happens when a company becomes too dependent on one person. If you've ever wondered what would happen if you stepped away for two weeks, this conversation is for you. roofing leadership, roofing workflow, roofing operations management, roofing management, business bottleneck, roofing sales, roofers pathway to profit, business freedom, contractor growth, roofing entrepreneur, contractor business, business strategy, leadership development, roofing podcast, owner dependency trap, small business growth, leadership creates freedom, roofing operations, your business nation, roofing company growth, contractor leadership, business scalability, construction business, owner burnout, roofing business, business systems, roofing freedom, owner dependency, roofing systems, roofing contractor false full 2 0ee4c730-de9b-4bd5-84aa-2466b1c58b42 The Roofer's Pathway to Profit Pillar 1: The Wake-Up Call: Can Your Business Survive Without You? Most roofing contractors think they're building a business.

In reality, many have built a job that depends entirely on them.

In this first pillar of The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ special edition series, Jacques Skuteeki and business advisor Willard Barth explore one of the most common challenges facing roofing companies: owner dependency.

When every lead, estimate, customer issue, and major decision runs through the owner, growth becomes stressful, unpredictable, and difficult to sustain.

 

In this episode you'll learn:

✅ Why busy doesn't always mean profitable

✅ The difference between a business and a high-paying job

✅ How institutional knowledge creates bottlenecks

✅ The hidden costs of owner dependency

✅ Why many roofing companies struggle to scale

✅ How to evaluate whether your business is truly sellable

✅ What a system-driven roofing company looks like

✅ The mindset shift required to create long-term freedom

 

This episode is the first step toward building a roofing business that can grow, scale, and thrive without depending on you every day.

 

🎯 Join The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ Live Series

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wake-up-call-for-roofers-tickets-1991953415287?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Hosted by Jacques Skuteeki

Featuring Willard Barth

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2026 00:54:49 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Willard Barth) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/pillar-1-the-wake-up-call-can-your-business-survive-without-you-y1mFCykD Most roofing contractors think they're building a business.

In reality, many have built a job that depends entirely on them.

In this first pillar of The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ special edition series, Jacques Skuteeki and business advisor Willard Barth explore one of the most common challenges facing roofing companies: owner dependency.

When every lead, estimate, customer issue, and major decision runs through the owner, growth becomes stressful, unpredictable, and difficult to sustain.

 

In this episode you'll learn:

✅ Why busy doesn't always mean profitable

✅ The difference between a business and a high-paying job

✅ How institutional knowledge creates bottlenecks

✅ The hidden costs of owner dependency

✅ Why many roofing companies struggle to scale

✅ How to evaluate whether your business is truly sellable

✅ What a system-driven roofing company looks like

✅ The mindset shift required to create long-term freedom

 

This episode is the first step toward building a roofing business that can grow, scale, and thrive without depending on you every day.

 

🎯 Join The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ Live Series

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wake-up-call-for-roofers-tickets-1991953415287?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Hosted by Jacques Skuteeki

Featuring Willard Barth

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> The Roofer's Pathway to Profit Pillar 1: The Wake-Up Call: Can Your Business Survive Without You? Willard Barth 00:18:23 In Pillar 1 of The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ series, Jacques Skuteeki and Willard Barth tackle one of the biggest challenges facing roofing contractors today: owner dependency. Many roofing businesses appear successful from the outside. Jobs are booked, crews are working, and revenue is flowing. Yet behind the scenes, the owner remains responsible for sales, estimating, customer issues, staffing decisions, and daily operations. In this episode, you'll discover why being busy doesn't necessarily mean being profitable, how owner dependency limits growth, and what separates a true business from a high-paying job. If you've ever wondered whether your company could operate without you for two weeks, this conversation may be the wake-up call you need. In Pillar 1 of The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ series, Jacques Skuteeki and Willard Barth tackle one of the biggest challenges facing roofing contractors today: owner dependency. Many roofing businesses appear successful from the outside. Jobs are booked, crews are working, and revenue is flowing. Yet behind the scenes, the owner remains responsible for sales, estimating, customer issues, staffing decisions, and daily operations. In this episode, you'll discover why being busy doesn't necessarily mean being profitable, how owner dependency limits growth, and what separates a true business from a high-paying job. If you've ever wondered whether your company could operate without you for two weeks, this conversation may be the wake-up call you need. roofing leadership, entrepreneurs edge, roofing workflow, roofing operations management, roofing marketing, roofing management, roofing business coaching, roofing business success, roofing sales, roofers pathway to profit, business freedom, roofing entrepreneur, roofing podcast, business owner burnout, leadership creates freedom, roofing operations, roofing business owner, business growth, your business nation, roofing company growth, roofing business strategy, roofing sales process, roofing bootcamp, roofing business, roofing profits, business scaling, roofing team management, entrepreneurship, owner dependency, roofing systems, roofing contractor false full 1 548caac5-c0e8-4a58-b676-5b9dbc67394d The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ Special Edition Series: Why Most Roofing Businesses Stay Stuck Most roofing businesses don't have a lead problem.

They have a systems problem.

In this introductory episode of The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ Podcast Series, Jacques Skuteeki and Willard Barth reveal why so many roofing contractors become trapped in businesses that depend entirely on them.

Your crews are busy.

Jobs are getting sold.

Revenue is coming in.

But if everything stops when you step away, you're not running a business—you're running a high-paying job.

 

In this episode you'll discover:

✅ Why roofing business owners become the bottleneck

✅ The difference between a business and a self-created job

✅ The 5 phases of business growth

✅ Why most roofing companies get stuck between growth and freedom

✅ The hidden costs of owner dependency

✅ What a system-driven roofing company looks like

✅ How The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ framework helps contractors regain control

 

Whether you're trying to grow, improve profitability, build a stronger team, or create a business that can eventually run without you, this series was designed for you.

 

🎯 Join The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ Live Series

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wake-up-call-for-roofers-tickets-1991953415287?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Hosted by Jacques Skuteeki

Special Guest: Willard Barth

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2026 00:24:53 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Willard Barth) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-roofers-pathway-to-profit-special-edition-series-why-most-roofing-businesses-stay-stuck-7R1lNPbC Most roofing businesses don't have a lead problem.

They have a systems problem.

In this introductory episode of The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ Podcast Series, Jacques Skuteeki and Willard Barth reveal why so many roofing contractors become trapped in businesses that depend entirely on them.

Your crews are busy.

Jobs are getting sold.

Revenue is coming in.

But if everything stops when you step away, you're not running a business—you're running a high-paying job.

 

In this episode you'll discover:

✅ Why roofing business owners become the bottleneck

✅ The difference between a business and a self-created job

✅ The 5 phases of business growth

✅ Why most roofing companies get stuck between growth and freedom

✅ The hidden costs of owner dependency

✅ What a system-driven roofing company looks like

✅ How The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ framework helps contractors regain control

 

Whether you're trying to grow, improve profitability, build a stronger team, or create a business that can eventually run without you, this series was designed for you.

 

🎯 Join The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ Live Series

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wake-up-call-for-roofers-tickets-1991953415287?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Hosted by Jacques Skuteeki

Special Guest: Willard Barth

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ Special Edition Series: Why Most Roofing Businesses Stay Stuck Willard Barth 00:15:37 In this special introduction to The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ series, Jacques Skuteeki and business growth advisor Willard Barth uncover why so many roofing business owners feel trapped inside their own companies. Many roofing contractors have full schedules, busy crews, and steady revenue, yet the business still depends on them for every major decision. The result is stress, overwhelm, and a business that cannot truly scale. In this episode, Jacques and Willard introduce the framework behind The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ Bootcamp and explain how roofing contractors can move from owner dependency to system-driven growth through proven business principles, leadership, communication, planning, sales systems, and operational structure. If you've ever wondered whether your business could survive without you for two weeks, this episode is for you. In this special introduction to The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ series, Jacques Skuteeki and business growth advisor Willard Barth uncover why so many roofing business owners feel trapped inside their own companies. Many roofing contractors have full schedules, busy crews, and steady revenue, yet the business still depends on them for every major decision. The result is stress, overwhelm, and a business that cannot truly scale. In this episode, Jacques and Willard introduce the framework behind The Roofer's Pathway to Profit™ Bootcamp and explain how roofing contractors can move from owner dependency to system-driven growth through proven business principles, leadership, communication, planning, sales systems, and operational structure. If you've ever wondered whether your business could survive without you for two weeks, this episode is for you. roofing leadership, contractor profitability, entrepreneurs edge, roofing workflow, roofing operations management, roofing marketing, roofing management, roofing business success, roofing sales, roofers pathway to profit, business freedom, roofing entrepreneur, roofing podcast, business owner burnout, small business growth, roofing operations, roofing business owner, business growth, your business nation, roofing company growth, roofing business strategy, roofing sales process, roofing bootcamp, roofing business, roofing profits, business scaling, owner dependency, roofing systems, roofing contractor false full 1c104545-d863-48b0-889f-e70b42c824bf Eric Lofholm Explains Why Most Roofers Lose Sales Without Realizing It In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki sits down with master sales trainer Eric Lofholm to discuss how roofing contractors can improve sales presentations, generate more referrals, increase conversions, and create long-term business growth in the roofing and home repair industry.

Eric shares practical strategies that roofing companies can use immediately to improve lead quality, build reciprocal referral relationships, strengthen follow-up systems, and position themselves as industry experts using content, social media, podcasts, and AI-powered sales improvement tools.

If you’re a roofer, contractor, home repair company, or local service business owner looking to increase revenue, improve closing rates, and build a smarter business system, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

 

🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How roofing contractors can improve their sales presentations
  • Why referral partnerships can generate long-term leads
  • The importance of follow-up systems and CRM automation
  • How AI can analyze and improve your sales conversations
  • Why social media visibility matters for roofers in 2026
  • How podcasts and content creation build authority
  • The power of evergreen marketing assets like books and videos
  • Why most roofers lose opportunities after giving bids
  • How top-performing contractors achieve higher conversion rates
  • Practical ways to stay top-of-mind with homeowners

 

🎁 Exclusive Offer from Eric:

As a special gift to Roofing Business Growth Circle listeners, Eric is offering:

✅ Access to his virtual sales community
✅ Invitations to ongoing sales trainings
✅ A complimentary 30-minute strategy session for roofing contractors and business owners

👉 Get Eric's free gift in the Vault: https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/gift-vault

 

🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly strategies on:

✔ Roofing business growth
✔ Contractor marketing
✔ Lead generation
✔ CRM systems
✔ AI for contractors
✔ Sales conversions
✔ Google Business Profile optimization
✔ Home repair business systems

 

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Eric Lofholm) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/eric-lofholm-explains-why-most-roofers-lose-sales-without-realizing-it-z7eIwJfL In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki sits down with master sales trainer Eric Lofholm to discuss how roofing contractors can improve sales presentations, generate more referrals, increase conversions, and create long-term business growth in the roofing and home repair industry.

Eric shares practical strategies that roofing companies can use immediately to improve lead quality, build reciprocal referral relationships, strengthen follow-up systems, and position themselves as industry experts using content, social media, podcasts, and AI-powered sales improvement tools.

If you’re a roofer, contractor, home repair company, or local service business owner looking to increase revenue, improve closing rates, and build a smarter business system, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

 

🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How roofing contractors can improve their sales presentations
  • Why referral partnerships can generate long-term leads
  • The importance of follow-up systems and CRM automation
  • How AI can analyze and improve your sales conversations
  • Why social media visibility matters for roofers in 2026
  • How podcasts and content creation build authority
  • The power of evergreen marketing assets like books and videos
  • Why most roofers lose opportunities after giving bids
  • How top-performing contractors achieve higher conversion rates
  • Practical ways to stay top-of-mind with homeowners

 

🎁 Exclusive Offer from Eric:

As a special gift to Roofing Business Growth Circle listeners, Eric is offering:

✅ Access to his virtual sales community
✅ Invitations to ongoing sales trainings
✅ A complimentary 30-minute strategy session for roofing contractors and business owners

👉 Get Eric's free gift in the Vault: https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/gift-vault

 

🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly strategies on:

✔ Roofing business growth
✔ Contractor marketing
✔ Lead generation
✔ CRM systems
✔ AI for contractors
✔ Sales conversions
✔ Google Business Profile optimization
✔ Home repair business systems

 

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Eric Lofholm Explains Why Most Roofers Lose Sales Without Realizing It Eric Lofholm 00:19:28 In Episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki interviews master sales trainer Eric Lofholm about the strategies roofing contractors can use to increase sales conversions, improve follow-up systems, and generate more referral-based leads. Eric shares actionable insights on improving sales presentations, building reciprocal referral relationships, using AI to analyze sales conversations, and positioning yourself as an authority through content and visibility marketing. The conversation also explores the future of AI in roofing, CRM systems, retargeting campaigns, and why many roofing companies miss major opportunities after delivering bids. This episode is packed with practical business growth strategies for roofers, contractors, and home repair professionals looking to scale smarter in 2026 and beyond. In Episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki interviews master sales trainer Eric Lofholm about the strategies roofing contractors can use to increase sales conversions, improve follow-up systems, and generate more referral-based leads. Eric shares actionable insights on improving sales presentations, building reciprocal referral relationships, using AI to analyze sales conversations, and positioning yourself as an authority through content and visibility marketing. The conversation also explores the future of AI in roofing, CRM systems, retargeting campaigns, and why many roofing companies miss major opportunities after delivering bids. This episode is packed with practical business growth strategies for roofers, contractors, and home repair professionals looking to scale smarter in 2026 and beyond. contractor marketing, local contractor marketing, roofing business systems, roofing marketing, roofing sales strategies, contractor podcast, roofing training, roofing branding, roofing networking, roofing sales, roofing entrepreneur podcast, roofing visibility, roofing social media, roofing follow up, roofing entrepreneur, roofing lead systems, roofing business tips, roofing advertising, roofing industry, roofing closing techniques, sales training for contractors, roofing expert, contractor sales training, home repair marketing, roofing podcasts, roofing customer retention, roofing lead generation, roofing business growth, roofing content marketing, roofing automation, roofing business owner, roofing crm, roofing conversion rates, your business nation, roofing company growth, roofing follow up system, contractor business growth, roofing ai tools, roofing referrals, home service marketing, roofing sales process, roofing authority marketing, google business profile roofing, contractor lead generation, roofing coaching, roofing business podcast, roofing contractor marketing, roofing business, roofing sales training false full 15 4d0a42f8-f7b4-4e42-a7dd-d42fc7e59937 Jennie Bellinger Reveals How Roofers Can Build Trust & Grow Through Podcasting Welcome to another episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle hosted by Jacques Skuteeki.

In this episode, Jacques sits down with internationally recognized podcast expert, coach, and entrepreneur Jennie Bellinger to discuss how roofers and home repair contractors can use podcasting to build trust, create authority, strengthen relationships, and generate long-term business growth.

Jennie shares why trust has become one of the biggest challenges in the roofing and home services industry — and how contractors can separate themselves from competitors by using podcasting, storytelling, and authentic conversations to connect with homeowners and commercial clients.

 

They also explore:

✅ Why homeowners buy from people they trust
✅ How roofers can stand out in crowded local markets
✅ The power of podcast guest appearances
✅ Why podcasting creates stronger business relationships
✅ The future of podcasting for contractors
✅ How evergreen podcast content keeps generating leads for years
✅ Why podcasting builds credibility faster than traditional marketing
✅ How roofers can create authority without massive ad budgets

Whether you're a roofing contractor, home repair business owner, restoration company, or local service provider, this episode will give you a completely different perspective on marketing, visibility, and relationship-building in today’s digital world.

 

🎁 FREE Gift from Jennie:

FREE Podcast Monetization Webinar
Learn the 8 ways Jennie monetized her podcasts without relying on massive audiences or corporate sponsors.

👉 Get Jennie's free gift in the Vault: https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/gift-vault

 

🔔 Subscribe for More Episodes

If you’re serious about growing your roofing or home repair business, make sure to subscribe for weekly strategies on marketing, systems, and profitability.

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Jennie Bellinger) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/jennie-bellinger-reveals-how-roofers-can-build-trust-grow-through-podcasting-Eg_Jqzbb Welcome to another episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle hosted by Jacques Skuteeki.

In this episode, Jacques sits down with internationally recognized podcast expert, coach, and entrepreneur Jennie Bellinger to discuss how roofers and home repair contractors can use podcasting to build trust, create authority, strengthen relationships, and generate long-term business growth.

Jennie shares why trust has become one of the biggest challenges in the roofing and home services industry — and how contractors can separate themselves from competitors by using podcasting, storytelling, and authentic conversations to connect with homeowners and commercial clients.

 

They also explore:

✅ Why homeowners buy from people they trust
✅ How roofers can stand out in crowded local markets
✅ The power of podcast guest appearances
✅ Why podcasting creates stronger business relationships
✅ The future of podcasting for contractors
✅ How evergreen podcast content keeps generating leads for years
✅ Why podcasting builds credibility faster than traditional marketing
✅ How roofers can create authority without massive ad budgets

Whether you're a roofing contractor, home repair business owner, restoration company, or local service provider, this episode will give you a completely different perspective on marketing, visibility, and relationship-building in today’s digital world.

 

🎁 FREE Gift from Jennie:

FREE Podcast Monetization Webinar
Learn the 8 ways Jennie monetized her podcasts without relying on massive audiences or corporate sponsors.

👉 Get Jennie's free gift in the Vault: https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/gift-vault

 

🔔 Subscribe for More Episodes

If you’re serious about growing your roofing or home repair business, make sure to subscribe for weekly strategies on marketing, systems, and profitability.

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Jennie Bellinger Reveals How Roofers Can Build Trust & Grow Through Podcasting Jennie Bellinger 00:21:47 In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, host Jacques Skuteeki interviews podcast strategist and entrepreneur Jennie Bellinger about how roofers and contractors can use podcasting to build trust, authority, and long-term client relationships. Jennie explains why trust is the biggest challenge facing today’s home service businesses and how podcasting creates authentic conversations that help contractors stand out in crowded markets. The episode explores podcast guesting, starting a contractor podcast, evergreen content, relationship-driven marketing, and the future of visibility for roofing companies. If you’re looking for innovative ways to grow your roofing business beyond paid advertising, this episode delivers actionable insights and a fresh perspective on modern contractor marketing. In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, host Jacques Skuteeki interviews podcast strategist and entrepreneur Jennie Bellinger about how roofers and contractors can use podcasting to build trust, authority, and long-term client relationships. Jennie explains why trust is the biggest challenge facing today’s home service businesses and how podcasting creates authentic conversations that help contractors stand out in crowded markets. The episode explores podcast guesting, starting a contractor podcast, evergreen content, relationship-driven marketing, and the future of visibility for roofing companies. If you’re looking for innovative ways to grow your roofing business beyond paid advertising, this episode delivers actionable insights and a fresh perspective on modern contractor marketing. contractor marketing, roofing marketing, podcasting for business, contractor podcast, roofing seo, roofing branding, roofing networking, roofing growth, roofing visibility, roofing business growth circle, podcasting for contractors, podcast monetization, business podcasting, roofing contractors, roofing podcast, home repair marketing, roofing business growth, marketing for roofers, business growth podcast, podcast guesting, podcasting strategy, roofing leads, roofing authority, roofer marketing, roofing business, roofing strategy, home services marketing false full 14 a484c452-36b1-4a70-b0d3-6da47a9166eb Poulomi Basu Reveals How Roofers Can Use AI to Save Time, Increase Productivity & Scale Faster In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki sits down with AI systems strategist Poulomi Basu to discuss how roofing contractors and home repair businesses can use AI to streamline operations, increase productivity, improve follow-up systems, and scale faster without burning out.

Poulomi shares how her background working with global brands like L'Oréal, Johnson & Johnson, Bose, Ogilvy, Vodafone, and Louis Vuitton helped shape her approach to AI-powered operational systems for service businesses.

This conversation breaks down how roofers can use AI not just for automation — but to optimize workflows, reduce mental overload, improve customer experience, generate proposals faster, follow up with leads automatically, and create scalable business systems that save time and increase profitability.

If you're a roofing contractor struggling with manual processes, slow follow-up, inconsistent systems, or feeling overwhelmed by daily operations, this episode will show you how AI can become a true operational partner inside your business.

 

🎯 In This Episode You'll Learn:

✅ How AI can help roofing companies save hours every week
✅ Why operational systems matter more than AI tools alone
✅ How roofers can automate proposals, emails & CRM updates
✅ The future of AI in the roofing and contractor industry
✅ Why businesses without systems will fall behind
✅ How AI can improve customer experience and lead follow-up
✅ Ways to optimize your operations without replacing your team
✅ How AI helps business owners think more strategically

 

🎁 FREE Gift from Poulomi:

Get access to Poulomi’s AI Operating System Blueprint and request a free consultation to identify operational gaps in your business.

 

👇 Get Poulomi's free gift in the Vault:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/gift-vault

 

🔔 Subscribe for More Episodes

If you’re serious about growing your roofing or home repair business, make sure to subscribe for weekly strategies on marketing, systems, and profitability.

 

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Tue, 9 Jun 2026 23:43:35 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Poulomi Basu) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/poulomi-basu-reveals-how-roofers-can-use-ai-to-save-time-increase-productivity-scale-faster-H6HsjttM In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki sits down with AI systems strategist Poulomi Basu to discuss how roofing contractors and home repair businesses can use AI to streamline operations, increase productivity, improve follow-up systems, and scale faster without burning out.

Poulomi shares how her background working with global brands like L'Oréal, Johnson & Johnson, Bose, Ogilvy, Vodafone, and Louis Vuitton helped shape her approach to AI-powered operational systems for service businesses.

This conversation breaks down how roofers can use AI not just for automation — but to optimize workflows, reduce mental overload, improve customer experience, generate proposals faster, follow up with leads automatically, and create scalable business systems that save time and increase profitability.

If you're a roofing contractor struggling with manual processes, slow follow-up, inconsistent systems, or feeling overwhelmed by daily operations, this episode will show you how AI can become a true operational partner inside your business.

 

🎯 In This Episode You'll Learn:

✅ How AI can help roofing companies save hours every week
✅ Why operational systems matter more than AI tools alone
✅ How roofers can automate proposals, emails & CRM updates
✅ The future of AI in the roofing and contractor industry
✅ Why businesses without systems will fall behind
✅ How AI can improve customer experience and lead follow-up
✅ Ways to optimize your operations without replacing your team
✅ How AI helps business owners think more strategically

 

🎁 FREE Gift from Poulomi:

Get access to Poulomi’s AI Operating System Blueprint and request a free consultation to identify operational gaps in your business.

 

👇 Get Poulomi's free gift in the Vault:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/gift-vault

 

🔔 Subscribe for More Episodes

If you’re serious about growing your roofing or home repair business, make sure to subscribe for weekly strategies on marketing, systems, and profitability.

 

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Poulomi Basu Reveals How Roofers Can Use AI to Save Time, Increase Productivity & Scale Faster Poulomi Basu 00:21:44 In Episode #13 of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki interviews AI systems strategist Poulomi Basu about how roofing contractors and service businesses can use AI to improve operations, save time, increase productivity, and scale smarter. Poulomi explains why AI is not about replacing employees — it’s about optimizing workflows, reducing manual tasks, improving follow-up systems, and giving business owners more freedom to focus on growth. The conversation explores real-world examples of how roofers can automate proposals, CRM updates, lead follow-up, content creation, and operational systems while maintaining the human touch that customers still expect. This episode is essential listening for roofing business owners who want to stay competitive in an AI-driven future. In Episode #13 of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki interviews AI systems strategist Poulomi Basu about how roofing contractors and service businesses can use AI to improve operations, save time, increase productivity, and scale smarter. Poulomi explains why AI is not about replacing employees — it’s about optimizing workflows, reducing manual tasks, improving follow-up systems, and giving business owners more freedom to focus on growth. The conversation explores real-world examples of how roofers can automate proposals, CRM updates, lead follow-up, content creation, and operational systems while maintaining the human touch that customers still expect. This episode is essential listening for roofing business owners who want to stay competitive in an AI-driven future. home repair business, podcast for roofers, roofing innovation, roofing marketing, ai for roofers, roofing business success, roofing sales, ai workflows, roofing business tips, roofing business growth circle, ai operations, roofing contractors, roofing podcast, roofing industry trends, ai for contractors, roofing operations, roofing automation, ai strategy, roofing company growth, roofing leads, ai tools for business, crm automation, ai future of roofing, digital transformation, roofing business automation, ai productivity, roofing business, roofing profitability false full 13 cb8fa365-01b7-4fbc-9dda-cf33bbfe458a Melanie Chursinoff: How Human Design Helps Roofers Attract Better Clients & Build Stronger Teams If you're a roofer or contractor constantly overwhelmed, struggling to find the right team, or dealing with the wrong clients… this episode might completely shift how you approach your business.

In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, Jacques Skuteeki sits down with Melanie Chursinoff — a former exploration geologist turned copywriter — to break down how human design can help roofing and home repair professionals make better decisions, reduce stress, and build a business that actually works with them instead of against them.

Instead of forcing strategies that don’t fit, Melanie explains how understanding your natural decision-making style can help you attract the right clients, hire better employees, and create a more productive and profitable team environment.

This is a different kind of conversation — but one that could unlock a completely new way of thinking about growth in your business.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why most roofers feel overwhelmed and “all over the place”
  • The 3 biggest challenges in roofing businesses today
  • How human design helps you make faster, better business decisions
  • Why forcing growth strategies often leads to burnout
  • How to attract the right clients instead of chasing bad leads
  • The connection between decision-making and profitability
  • How human design can improve team communication and retention
  • Why understanding your team’s “energy” can reduce conflict
  • The future of human design in blue-collar industries
  • How to create a business that flows instead of fights you

 

Who This Episode Is For:

  • Roofing contractors
  • Home repair business owners
  • General contractors
  • HVAC, plumbing, and trade professionals
  • Business owners struggling with team, stress, or growth

 

🎁 FREE Resource from Melanie:

👉 Book your FREE 20-minute Human Design consultation with Melanie
(Understand how your decision-making style impacts your business)

👉 Get Melanie's free gift in the Vault: https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/gift-vault

 

🎙️ About the Guest:

Melanie Chursinoff is a former exploration geologist turned copywriter who helps businesses grow through authentic messaging, sustainability, and human-centered strategy. She integrates human design into marketing and business systems to help entrepreneurs operate in alignment and attract the right opportunities.

 

🔔 Subscribe for More Episodes

If you’re serious about growing your roofing or home repair business, make sure to subscribe for weekly strategies on marketing, systems, and profitability.

 

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Mon, 1 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Melanie Chursinoff) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/melanie-chursinoff-how-human-design-helps-roofers-attract-better-clients-build-stronger-teams-Cnmyij11-AArsrS4D If you're a roofer or contractor constantly overwhelmed, struggling to find the right team, or dealing with the wrong clients… this episode might completely shift how you approach your business.

In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, Jacques Skuteeki sits down with Melanie Chursinoff — a former exploration geologist turned copywriter — to break down how human design can help roofing and home repair professionals make better decisions, reduce stress, and build a business that actually works with them instead of against them.

Instead of forcing strategies that don’t fit, Melanie explains how understanding your natural decision-making style can help you attract the right clients, hire better employees, and create a more productive and profitable team environment.

This is a different kind of conversation — but one that could unlock a completely new way of thinking about growth in your business.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why most roofers feel overwhelmed and “all over the place”
  • The 3 biggest challenges in roofing businesses today
  • How human design helps you make faster, better business decisions
  • Why forcing growth strategies often leads to burnout
  • How to attract the right clients instead of chasing bad leads
  • The connection between decision-making and profitability
  • How human design can improve team communication and retention
  • Why understanding your team’s “energy” can reduce conflict
  • The future of human design in blue-collar industries
  • How to create a business that flows instead of fights you

 

Who This Episode Is For:

  • Roofing contractors
  • Home repair business owners
  • General contractors
  • HVAC, plumbing, and trade professionals
  • Business owners struggling with team, stress, or growth

 

🎁 FREE Resource from Melanie:

👉 Book your FREE 20-minute Human Design consultation with Melanie
(Understand how your decision-making style impacts your business)

👉 Get Melanie's free gift in the Vault: https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/gift-vault

 

🎙️ About the Guest:

Melanie Chursinoff is a former exploration geologist turned copywriter who helps businesses grow through authentic messaging, sustainability, and human-centered strategy. She integrates human design into marketing and business systems to help entrepreneurs operate in alignment and attract the right opportunities.

 

🔔 Subscribe for More Episodes

If you’re serious about growing your roofing or home repair business, make sure to subscribe for weekly strategies on marketing, systems, and profitability.

 

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Melanie Chursinoff: How Human Design Helps Roofers Attract Better Clients & Build Stronger Teams Melanie Chursinoff 00:13:13 In this episode, Jacques Skuteeki speaks with Melanie Chursinoff about how human design can help roofing and home repair business owners make better decisions, reduce stress, and build stronger teams. They explore the biggest challenges contractors face today — including hiring, overwhelm, and inconsistent clients — and how aligning your decision-making style can lead to better outcomes in both business and life. This episode offers a fresh perspective on growth, productivity, and team dynamics in the trades. In this episode, Jacques Skuteeki speaks with Melanie Chursinoff about how human design can help roofing and home repair business owners make better decisions, reduce stress, and build stronger teams. They explore the biggest challenges contractors face today — including hiring, overwhelm, and inconsistent clients — and how aligning your decision-making style can lead to better outcomes in both business and life. This episode offers a fresh perspective on growth, productivity, and team dynamics in the trades. contractor marketing, roofing marketing, human design marketing, human design business, roofing company tips, roofing sales, business growth strategies, reduce business stress, home repair marketing, roofing business growth, roofing leads, contractor business growth, business flow strategy, roofing business, human design strategy, roofing profitability, improve roofing business, contractor mindset, roofing systems false full 12 1a345af1-d714-452f-8f89-a06e8fd04190 Dr. Ian Quitadamo: Why Roofers Burn Out (And How to Stay Strong, Healthy & Profitable) If you're a roofer, contractor, or home service professional constantly feeling exhausted, stressed, or burned out… this episode might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques sits down with Dr. Ian Quitadamo, scientist, professor, and integrative health practitioner, to break down how your health directly impacts your income, performance, and longevity in the trades.

Most roofers focus on leads, sales, and jobs… but ignore the one asset that drives it all — your body and mind.

Dr. Ian shares practical, science-backed strategies to help you:
✔ Increase energy
✔ Reduce stress and inflammation
✔ Improve sleep and recovery
✔ Extend your earning years
✔ Stay strong in a physically demanding industry

This is not a theory. These are real-world habits designed for busy roofing professionals, HVAC techs, and contractors.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why roofing is one of the most physically damaging professions long-term
  • The hidden health risks (toxins, stress, poor nutrition) affecting contractors
  • How stress leads to major diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and burnout
  • The 3-2-1 Rule to dramatically improve sleep and recovery
  • Simple habits to boost energy without overhauling your life
  • Why “quick meals” are silently hurting your performance
  • The importance of personalized health (not generic advice)
  • How better health = more income and longer career lifespan
  • The future of health optimization for contractors

 

🎁 Free Resource from Dr. Ian:

👉 Take the FREE Toxicity Quiz and Book a Free Discovery Call

👉 Access Dr. Ian's free gift in the Vault: https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/gift-vault

 

Want More Roofing Growth Strategies?

If you're serious about growing your roofing business, increasing profits, and building systems that give you freedom:

👉 Subscribe to the channel
👉 Join the YBN ecosystem
👉 Watch more episodes from industry experts

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Dr. Ian Quitadamo) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-ian-quitadamo-why-roofers-burn-out-and-how-to-stay-strong-healthy-profitable-pGs47enK If you're a roofer, contractor, or home service professional constantly feeling exhausted, stressed, or burned out… this episode might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques sits down with Dr. Ian Quitadamo, scientist, professor, and integrative health practitioner, to break down how your health directly impacts your income, performance, and longevity in the trades.

Most roofers focus on leads, sales, and jobs… but ignore the one asset that drives it all — your body and mind.

Dr. Ian shares practical, science-backed strategies to help you:
✔ Increase energy
✔ Reduce stress and inflammation
✔ Improve sleep and recovery
✔ Extend your earning years
✔ Stay strong in a physically demanding industry

This is not a theory. These are real-world habits designed for busy roofing professionals, HVAC techs, and contractors.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why roofing is one of the most physically damaging professions long-term
  • The hidden health risks (toxins, stress, poor nutrition) affecting contractors
  • How stress leads to major diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and burnout
  • The 3-2-1 Rule to dramatically improve sleep and recovery
  • Simple habits to boost energy without overhauling your life
  • Why “quick meals” are silently hurting your performance
  • The importance of personalized health (not generic advice)
  • How better health = more income and longer career lifespan
  • The future of health optimization for contractors

 

🎁 Free Resource from Dr. Ian:

👉 Take the FREE Toxicity Quiz and Book a Free Discovery Call

👉 Access Dr. Ian's free gift in the Vault: https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/gift-vault

 

Want More Roofing Growth Strategies?

If you're serious about growing your roofing business, increasing profits, and building systems that give you freedom:

👉 Subscribe to the channel
👉 Join the YBN ecosystem
👉 Watch more episodes from industry experts

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Dr. Ian Quitadamo: Why Roofers Burn Out (And How to Stay Strong, Healthy & Profitable) Dr. Ian Quitadamo 00:26:45 In Episode #11 of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki sits down with Dr. Ian Quitadamo to explore the critical connection between health, performance, and profitability for roofers and home service professionals. Dr. Ian shares practical, science-backed strategies to help contractors improve energy, reduce stress, and extend their earning years in physically demanding industries. From the impact of toxins and poor nutrition to simple habits like the 3-2-1 sleep rule, this episode reveals how small changes can lead to long-term results. If you want to stay strong, think clearly, and build a more sustainable and profitable business, this episode is a must-listen. In Episode #11 of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki sits down with Dr. Ian Quitadamo to explore the critical connection between health, performance, and profitability for roofers and home service professionals. Dr. Ian shares practical, science-backed strategies to help contractors improve energy, reduce stress, and extend their earning years in physically demanding industries. From the impact of toxins and poor nutrition to simple habits like the 3-2-1 sleep rule, this episode reveals how small changes can lead to long-term results. If you want to stay strong, think clearly, and build a more sustainable and profitable business, this episode is a must-listen. roofing business growth circle, roofers, roofing contractors, roofing podcast, roofing business growth, roofing business owner, roofing business, burnout prevention false full 11 b44c1807-f1c3-429e-a92e-630a8a400934 Paul Verdile on How Roofers Can Fix HR, Benefits & Compliance Problems If you're a roofing contractor trying to grow your business, one of the biggest hidden obstacles isn't sales or marketing, it's the back office.

In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, Jacques Skuteeki sits down with Paul Verdile, a specialist in HR services, contractor compliance, payroll systems, and workforce management.

Paul has over 15 years of experience supporting commercial and federal contractors, helping them navigate Department of Labor compliance, employee benefits, retirement plans, payroll systems, and workforce management.

Many roofing companies struggle with:

• employee retention
• benefits packages
• HR systems
• state compliance rules
• federal contractor regulations

When these areas are mismanaged, business owners end up spending more time in the back office instead of growing the company.

Paul explains how contractors can streamline payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR systems into one integrated platform, allowing roofing business owners to focus on scaling revenue and building stronger teams.

If you're a roofing business owner who wants better systems, better employees, and better profitability, this episode will open your eyes.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode 

✔ Why employee benefits impact roofing employee retention
✔ The hidden compliance risks contractors often overlook
✔ How HR systems can simplify payroll and employee management
✔ Why many roofing companies get stuck in the back office
✔ The role retirement plans play in retaining skilled workers
✔ How state and federal regulations impact contractors
✔ The importance of integrated HR platforms for contractors
✔ How simplifying back-office systems can increase profitability

 

BONUS RESOURCE FROM PAUL VERDILE 

If you're a roofing contractor who wants help simplifying HR, payroll, compliance, and employee benefits, Paul offers a business assessment session to identify operational gaps and opportunities to improve efficiency.

During this session you can discuss:

• Payroll and certified payroll systems
• Employee benefits and retention strategies
• HR management and workforce systems
• State and federal compliance requirements
• Ways to streamline back-office operations

👉 Get Paul's free gift in the Vault: https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/gift-vault

 

YBN BONUS RESOURCE

Plan your roofing business for higher profitability, smoother operations, and a future-ready exit. This is a must-have checklist for contractors who want to grow smarter and build a business that works without them every day.

👉 Get your free checklist here: https://yourbusinessnation.com/services/exit-ready

 

Subscribe for Weekly Roofing Growth Strategies

✅ Subscribe to the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast for weekly strategies to grow your roofing business

✅ Share this episode with a roofing contractor who wants better systems and stronger teams

 

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Paul Verdile) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-roofers-can-fix-hr-benefits-compliance-problems-ztUxws8a If you're a roofing contractor trying to grow your business, one of the biggest hidden obstacles isn't sales or marketing, it's the back office.

In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, Jacques Skuteeki sits down with Paul Verdile, a specialist in HR services, contractor compliance, payroll systems, and workforce management.

Paul has over 15 years of experience supporting commercial and federal contractors, helping them navigate Department of Labor compliance, employee benefits, retirement plans, payroll systems, and workforce management.

Many roofing companies struggle with:

• employee retention
• benefits packages
• HR systems
• state compliance rules
• federal contractor regulations

When these areas are mismanaged, business owners end up spending more time in the back office instead of growing the company.

Paul explains how contractors can streamline payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR systems into one integrated platform, allowing roofing business owners to focus on scaling revenue and building stronger teams.

If you're a roofing business owner who wants better systems, better employees, and better profitability, this episode will open your eyes.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode 

✔ Why employee benefits impact roofing employee retention
✔ The hidden compliance risks contractors often overlook
✔ How HR systems can simplify payroll and employee management
✔ Why many roofing companies get stuck in the back office
✔ The role retirement plans play in retaining skilled workers
✔ How state and federal regulations impact contractors
✔ The importance of integrated HR platforms for contractors
✔ How simplifying back-office systems can increase profitability

 

BONUS RESOURCE FROM PAUL VERDILE 

If you're a roofing contractor who wants help simplifying HR, payroll, compliance, and employee benefits, Paul offers a business assessment session to identify operational gaps and opportunities to improve efficiency.

During this session you can discuss:

• Payroll and certified payroll systems
• Employee benefits and retention strategies
• HR management and workforce systems
• State and federal compliance requirements
• Ways to streamline back-office operations

👉 Get Paul's free gift in the Vault: https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/gift-vault

 

YBN BONUS RESOURCE

Plan your roofing business for higher profitability, smoother operations, and a future-ready exit. This is a must-have checklist for contractors who want to grow smarter and build a business that works without them every day.

👉 Get your free checklist here: https://yourbusinessnation.com/services/exit-ready

 

Subscribe for Weekly Roofing Growth Strategies

✅ Subscribe to the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast for weekly strategies to grow your roofing business

✅ Share this episode with a roofing contractor who wants better systems and stronger teams

 

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Paul Verdile on How Roofers Can Fix HR, Benefits & Compliance Problems Paul Verdile 00:13:30 In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, Jacques Skuteeki speaks with Paul Verdile, an expert in contractor HR services, compliance, and workforce management. With over 15 years of experience supporting commercial and federal contractors, Paul shares the biggest operational challenges roofing companies face today — including employee retention, benefits management, and evolving state and federal compliance requirements. He explains why many contractors become overwhelmed by back-office tasks like payroll, HR administration, and regulatory compliance — and how integrated systems can simplify operations and allow business owners to focus on growing their companies. If you're a roofing contractor looking to improve employee retention, streamline operations, and reduce compliance risk, this episode offers practical insights you can apply immediately. In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, Jacques Skuteeki speaks with Paul Verdile, an expert in contractor HR services, compliance, and workforce management. With over 15 years of experience supporting commercial and federal contractors, Paul shares the biggest operational challenges roofing companies face today — including employee retention, benefits management, and evolving state and federal compliance requirements. He explains why many contractors become overwhelmed by back-office tasks like payroll, HR administration, and regulatory compliance — and how integrated systems can simplify operations and allow business owners to focus on growing their companies. If you're a roofing contractor looking to improve employee retention, streamline operations, and reduce compliance risk, this episode offers practical insights you can apply immediately. roofing contractor business, roofing employee retention, roofing business growth circle, roofing company management, hr for contractors, contractor payroll systems, roofing company growth, roofing industry podcast, roofing business podcast, roofing business, home repair business growth, roofing company operations false full 10 5dcfd6c2-4058-43b1-93dc-682c43317e5e Loren Crawford on Why Roofers Make Fear-Based Decisions (And How to Fix It) Running a roofing business in 2026 isn’t just about leads, trucks, and crews.

It’s about mental clarity.

In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, Jacques Skuteeki sits down with Loren Crawford, modern-day mystic and positive intelligence coach, to talk about something most contractors ignore:

👉 The internal patterns that drive their decisions.

If you’re a roofing contractor or home repair service business owner feeling:

• Pressure from the economy
• Burnout from constant problem-solving
• Fear about market shifts
• Mental overload from running trucks, teams, and jobs

This conversation is for you.

Loren explains:

✔ Why most business owners operate from reactive neural pathways
✔ How fear silently impacts decision-making
✔ The difference between reactive and responsive leadership
✔ Why “manifestation” doesn’t work without rewiring your brain
✔ Simple daily practices to regulate your nervous system
✔ How calm thinking leads to better profits and better sleep

This isn’t airy-fairy motivation.

It’s neuroscience-based mindset training designed for high-performing men who want clarity under pressure.

Because scaling your roofing company starts with mastering the operator.

 

Loren’s Gift to Listeners

Loren is offering a complimentary 1-hour session (valued at $350) to select listeners.

You’ll find the link in the gift vault: 👉 https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/gift-vault

 

YBN BONUS RESOURCE

Plan your roofing business for higher profitability, smoother operations, and a future-ready exit. This is a must-have checklist for contractors who want to grow smarter and build a business that works without them every day.

👉 Get your free checklist here: 

https://yourbusinessnation.com/services/exit-ready

 

Subscribe for Weekly Roofing Growth Strategies

If you're serious about:

  • Growing roofing profits
  • Building better systems
  • Getting found on Google
  • Creating an exit-ready business
  • Running a company that doesn’t depend on you every day

Subscribe to the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast.

👉 https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Loren Crawford) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/loren-crawford-on-why-roofers-make-fear-based-decisions-and-how-to-fix-it-QQX7TMI4 Running a roofing business in 2026 isn’t just about leads, trucks, and crews.

It’s about mental clarity.

In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, Jacques Skuteeki sits down with Loren Crawford, modern-day mystic and positive intelligence coach, to talk about something most contractors ignore:

👉 The internal patterns that drive their decisions.

If you’re a roofing contractor or home repair service business owner feeling:

• Pressure from the economy
• Burnout from constant problem-solving
• Fear about market shifts
• Mental overload from running trucks, teams, and jobs

This conversation is for you.

Loren explains:

✔ Why most business owners operate from reactive neural pathways
✔ How fear silently impacts decision-making
✔ The difference between reactive and responsive leadership
✔ Why “manifestation” doesn’t work without rewiring your brain
✔ Simple daily practices to regulate your nervous system
✔ How calm thinking leads to better profits and better sleep

This isn’t airy-fairy motivation.

It’s neuroscience-based mindset training designed for high-performing men who want clarity under pressure.

Because scaling your roofing company starts with mastering the operator.

 

Loren’s Gift to Listeners

Loren is offering a complimentary 1-hour session (valued at $350) to select listeners.

You’ll find the link in the gift vault: 👉 https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/gift-vault

 

YBN BONUS RESOURCE

Plan your roofing business for higher profitability, smoother operations, and a future-ready exit. This is a must-have checklist for contractors who want to grow smarter and build a business that works without them every day.

👉 Get your free checklist here: 

https://yourbusinessnation.com/services/exit-ready

 

Subscribe for Weekly Roofing Growth Strategies

If you're serious about:

  • Growing roofing profits
  • Building better systems
  • Getting found on Google
  • Creating an exit-ready business
  • Running a company that doesn’t depend on you every day

Subscribe to the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast.

👉 https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Loren Crawford on Why Roofers Make Fear-Based Decisions (And How to Fix It) Loren Crawford 00:18:45 In this episode, Jacques Skuteeki interviews Loren Crawford, a positive intelligence coach who helps midlife men break free from reactive thinking patterns. They explore how roofing contractors can rewire mental habits, reduce fear-based decisions, and lead calmly during economic uncertainty. If you're feeling overwhelmed running your roofing company, this episode offers practical tools to regain clarity and make smarter business decisions. In this episode, Jacques Skuteeki interviews Loren Crawford, a positive intelligence coach who helps midlife men break free from reactive thinking patterns. They explore how roofing contractors can rewire mental habits, reduce fear-based decisions, and lead calmly during economic uncertainty. If you're feeling overwhelmed running your roofing company, this episode offers practical tools to regain clarity and make smarter business decisions. roofing leadership, contractor mental clarity, entrepreneur mindset, roofing company, roofing entrepreneur, roofing business growth circle, roofing contractors, roofing business growth, roofing industry podcast, roofing business, home repair business owner, roofing profits, roofing business mindset, roofing company owner false full 9 0a54f94b-3ac2-41ef-9b7b-8c552a117f08 Shel Horowitz: Why Price Wars Kill Your Roofing Business (And What to Do Instead) Most roofing contractors compete on price.

And that’s exactly why their margins shrink.

In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, Jacques Skuteeki interviews marketing strategist and author Shel Horowitz, who explains why green roofing isn’t just environmental, it’s a powerful differentiation strategy.

If you're tired of:

• Competing with low-bid contractors
• Watching margins disappear
• Attracting price shoppers
• Fighting in a race to the bottom

This episode will shift how you think about positioning.

Shel breaks down:

✔ Why competing on price is a losing game
✔ How eco-roofing creates premium niches
✔ Solar roofing tiles, deep insulation & green roofs explained
✔ “Press partnership to profit” marketing strategy
✔ How to pivot into consulting later in your career
✔ Why higher purpose actually increases profitability
✔ The long-term ROI conversation contractors must have

You’ll also hear examples from companies like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry's, and Interface, plus insights from the deep retrofit of the Empire State Building.

This conversation is about future-proofing your roofing company.

Because when you differentiate, you control pricing.

 

Shel’s Free Offer

Shel is offering:

• 30-minute strategy call
• Free marketing resources
• Access to slides from this presentation

Visit: goingbeyondsustainability.com and click “Freebies.”

 

YBN BONUS RESOURCE

Plan your roofing business for higher profitability, smoother operations, and a future-ready exit. This is a must-have checklist for contractors who want to grow smarter and build a business that works without them every day.

👉 Get your free checklist here: 

https://yourbusinessnation.com/services/exit-ready

 

Subscribe for Weekly Roofing Growth Strategies

If you want:

  • Higher margins
  • Better systems
  • Smarter positioning
  • An exit-ready roofing company

Subscribe to the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast.

 

👉 Want to be a guest on the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast? Share your insights and success story with other roofers here: https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

 

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Mon, 4 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Shel Horowitz) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/shel-horowitz-why-price-wars-kill-your-roofing-business-and-what-to-do-instead-_q9T1bWX Most roofing contractors compete on price.

And that’s exactly why their margins shrink.

In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, Jacques Skuteeki interviews marketing strategist and author Shel Horowitz, who explains why green roofing isn’t just environmental, it’s a powerful differentiation strategy.

If you're tired of:

• Competing with low-bid contractors
• Watching margins disappear
• Attracting price shoppers
• Fighting in a race to the bottom

This episode will shift how you think about positioning.

Shel breaks down:

✔ Why competing on price is a losing game
✔ How eco-roofing creates premium niches
✔ Solar roofing tiles, deep insulation & green roofs explained
✔ “Press partnership to profit” marketing strategy
✔ How to pivot into consulting later in your career
✔ Why higher purpose actually increases profitability
✔ The long-term ROI conversation contractors must have

You’ll also hear examples from companies like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry's, and Interface, plus insights from the deep retrofit of the Empire State Building.

This conversation is about future-proofing your roofing company.

Because when you differentiate, you control pricing.

 

Shel’s Free Offer

Shel is offering:

• 30-minute strategy call
• Free marketing resources
• Access to slides from this presentation

Visit: goingbeyondsustainability.com and click “Freebies.”

 

YBN BONUS RESOURCE

Plan your roofing business for higher profitability, smoother operations, and a future-ready exit. This is a must-have checklist for contractors who want to grow smarter and build a business that works without them every day.

👉 Get your free checklist here: 

https://yourbusinessnation.com/services/exit-ready

 

Subscribe for Weekly Roofing Growth Strategies

If you want:

  • Higher margins
  • Better systems
  • Smarter positioning
  • An exit-ready roofing company

Subscribe to the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast.

 

👉 Want to be a guest on the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast? Share your insights and success story with other roofers here: https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

 

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Shel Horowitz: Why Price Wars Kill Your Roofing Business (And What to Do Instead) Shel Horowitz 00:19:27 In this episode, Jacques Skuteeki interviews marketing strategist Shel Horowitz about why green roofing is more than an environmental choice, it’s a premium positioning strategy. They explore how contractors can escape price wars, build higher-margin niches, and future-proof their roofing companies through differentiation, media positioning, and long-term ROI thinking. In this episode, Jacques Skuteeki interviews marketing strategist Shel Horowitz about why green roofing is more than an environmental choice, it’s a premium positioning strategy. They explore how contractors can escape price wars, build higher-margin niches, and future-proof their roofing companies through differentiation, media positioning, and long-term ROI thinking. positive intelligence coaching, home repair business, contractor mental clarity, contractor burnout, roofing company, home repair, roofing, roofing business growth circle, roofers, small business resilience, roofing business growth, roofing industry podcast, contractor decision making, roofing business, roofing profits, roofing company owner false full 8 43769306-4038-4fc5-9886-7d066978285f Kim Groshek shares the 3 Biggest Challenges Roofers is Facing in 2026 Are you a roofing contractor feeling overwhelmed, buried in chaos, and unsure how to keep up with AI, lead generation, and constant market shifts?

In Episode #7 of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki sits down with Kim Groshek, Transition Strategy Expert, CEO advisor, and leadership strategist, to unpack the real challenges roofers are facing in 2026, and what to do about them.

After conducting over 100 CEO interviews and leading executive roundtables, Kim reveals the three major pain points surfacing across industries, and why they’re hitting roofing businesses especially hard:

✔ Getting quality leads in a shifting economy
✔ Keeping up with AI without losing the human touch
✔ Escaping operational chaos and daily overwhelm

This episode goes deeper than marketing tactics. It explores business ecosystems, leadership clarity, communication gaps, and how to build a roofing company that doesn’t depend on you 24/7.

If you’re a roofing business owner who wants more profit, better systems, and real freedom — this conversation is for you.

 

What You'll Learn:

• Why leads must be tested before overhauling your entire business
• The right way to implement AI without letting it run your company
• How to identify the real gap in your roofing operation
• Why most roofers stay stuck in chaos
• The 15-minute “Modality Time Box” strategy for long-term change
• How communication failures silently break teams
• The mindset shift required to scale beyond yourself
• The difference between being busy and being strategic
• Why “Dream Out Loud, Build What Lasts” matters for contractors

 

Ready to Fix What’s Slowing Your Roofing Business Down?

If today’s episode hit home, it may be time to assess your own systems.

👉 Subscribe to the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast to get weekly strategies to grow profits, streamline systems, and run a business that doesn’t depend on you every day. 

 

👉 Want to be a guest on the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast? Share your insights and success story with other roofers here: https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

 

👉 Learn more about Kim Groshek:
https://kimgroshek.com

 

🎁 YBN BONUS RESOURCE

Plan your roofing business for higher profitability, smoother operations, and a future-ready exit. This is a must-have checklist for contractors who want to grow smarter and build a business that works without them every day.

👉 Get your free checklist here: https://yourbusinessnation.com/services/exit-ready

 

Subscribe to the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast
Each week we share practical strategies for roofing contractors and home repair professionals who want to:

✔ Increase roofing profits
✔ Improve lead generation
✔ Close more jobs
✔ Implement AI strategically
✔ Build systems that scale
✔ Create a business that runs without constant firefighting

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Tue, 7 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Jacques Skuteeki) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/kim-groshek-shares-the-3-biggest-challenges-roofers-is-facing-in-2026-iRniiaMJ Are you a roofing contractor feeling overwhelmed, buried in chaos, and unsure how to keep up with AI, lead generation, and constant market shifts?

In Episode #7 of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki sits down with Kim Groshek, Transition Strategy Expert, CEO advisor, and leadership strategist, to unpack the real challenges roofers are facing in 2026, and what to do about them.

After conducting over 100 CEO interviews and leading executive roundtables, Kim reveals the three major pain points surfacing across industries, and why they’re hitting roofing businesses especially hard:

✔ Getting quality leads in a shifting economy
✔ Keeping up with AI without losing the human touch
✔ Escaping operational chaos and daily overwhelm

This episode goes deeper than marketing tactics. It explores business ecosystems, leadership clarity, communication gaps, and how to build a roofing company that doesn’t depend on you 24/7.

If you’re a roofing business owner who wants more profit, better systems, and real freedom — this conversation is for you.

 

What You'll Learn:

• Why leads must be tested before overhauling your entire business
• The right way to implement AI without letting it run your company
• How to identify the real gap in your roofing operation
• Why most roofers stay stuck in chaos
• The 15-minute “Modality Time Box” strategy for long-term change
• How communication failures silently break teams
• The mindset shift required to scale beyond yourself
• The difference between being busy and being strategic
• Why “Dream Out Loud, Build What Lasts” matters for contractors

 

Ready to Fix What’s Slowing Your Roofing Business Down?

If today’s episode hit home, it may be time to assess your own systems.

👉 Subscribe to the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast to get weekly strategies to grow profits, streamline systems, and run a business that doesn’t depend on you every day. 

 

👉 Want to be a guest on the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast? Share your insights and success story with other roofers here: https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

 

👉 Learn more about Kim Groshek:
https://kimgroshek.com

 

🎁 YBN BONUS RESOURCE

Plan your roofing business for higher profitability, smoother operations, and a future-ready exit. This is a must-have checklist for contractors who want to grow smarter and build a business that works without them every day.

👉 Get your free checklist here: https://yourbusinessnation.com/services/exit-ready

 

Subscribe to the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast
Each week we share practical strategies for roofing contractors and home repair professionals who want to:

✔ Increase roofing profits
✔ Improve lead generation
✔ Close more jobs
✔ Implement AI strategically
✔ Build systems that scale
✔ Create a business that runs without constant firefighting

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Kim Groshek shares the 3 Biggest Challenges Roofers is Facing in 2026 Jacques Skuteeki 00:19:02 In this episode, Kim Groshek joins Jacques Skuteeki to discuss the three biggest challenges facing roofing contractors today: lead generation shifts, AI integration, and operational chaos. Drawing from over 100 CEO interviews, Kim shares how roofers can build human-centered systems, implement AI strategically, and escape the overwhelm that keeps them stuck. If you want to build a roofing business that runs without you, this episode delivers clarity and direction. In this episode, Kim Groshek joins Jacques Skuteeki to discuss the three biggest challenges facing roofing contractors today: lead generation shifts, AI integration, and operational chaos. Drawing from over 100 CEO interviews, Kim shares how roofers can build human-centered systems, implement AI strategically, and escape the overwhelm that keeps them stuck. If you want to build a roofing business that runs without you, this episode delivers clarity and direction. roofing business systems, home repair business, scale roofing company, roofing management, home service business growth, roofing sales, roofing mastermind, roofing contractors, roofing podcast, roofing industry trends, roofing follow up systems, business strategy for roofers, roofing business growth, roofing operations, roofing automation, roofing business owner, your business nation, roofing leads, contractor chaos, roofer marketing, 2026 roofing market, sop for roofers, roofing business, roofing profitability, roofing ceo, roofing profits, roofing business advice, lead generation for roofers false full 7 7c0a7080-5d48-433d-844d-6d800a88d5a9 Wayne Pratt on the Power of Coaching to Help Roofers Work ON Their Business Roofing contractors don’t fail because they lack skill, they struggle because no one ever taught them how to think like a business owner instead of a technician.

In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki sits down with Wayne Pratt, master networker, Jack Canfield–certified coach, and author of Freshly Brewed Coaching, to unpack how coaching, mindset, and clarity help roofers build profitable, exit-ready businesses.

Wayne explains why so many roofers go from wearing a tool belt to managing 10+ employees without systems, leadership skills, or a clear vision, and how coaching helps them step back, gain clarity, and finally work on the business instead of in it.

If you’re a roofer or home repair contractor who wants:

  • ✔ More profit
  • ✔ Better systems
  • ✔ A business that doesn’t depend on you every day
  • ✔ A clear path toward freedom or exit

…this conversation will hit home.

 

🧠 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

✔ Why most roofers accidentally become technicians instead of business owners

✔ The biggest mindset shift required to scale a roofing company

✔ How coaching helps contractors gain clarity without overwhelm

✔ Why working harder isn’t the answer to growth

✔ How to prepare your roofing business to be sellable or self-managing

✔ The “Be, Do, Have” framework for business and personal goals

✔ How better communication improves employee performance

✔ Why belief in yourself comes before systems, SOPs, or marketing

 

👤 ABOUT OUR GUEST: WAYNE PRATT

Wayne Pratt is a Jack Canfield–certified trainer, master networker, and author of Freshly Brewed Coaching: Crafting a Bold New You.
He helps business owners, including contractors and trades professionals, simplify goals, improve mindset, and create real progress without pressure, guilt, or hype.

🌐 Learn more: https://FreshlyBrewedCoaching.com

 

If today’s episode resonated with you and you’re ready to think differently about your roofing business:

👉 Visit: https://FreshlyBrewedCoaching.com


✔ Explore Wayne’s book
✔ Learn how coaching works
✔ Decide if personalized coaching is right for you

And don’t forget to subscribe to the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast for weekly strategies on profit, systems, and business freedom.

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Wayne Pratt) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/wayne-pratt-on-the-power-of-coaching-to-help-roofers-work-on-their-business-82HGhABJ Roofing contractors don’t fail because they lack skill, they struggle because no one ever taught them how to think like a business owner instead of a technician.

In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki sits down with Wayne Pratt, master networker, Jack Canfield–certified coach, and author of Freshly Brewed Coaching, to unpack how coaching, mindset, and clarity help roofers build profitable, exit-ready businesses.

Wayne explains why so many roofers go from wearing a tool belt to managing 10+ employees without systems, leadership skills, or a clear vision, and how coaching helps them step back, gain clarity, and finally work on the business instead of in it.

If you’re a roofer or home repair contractor who wants:

  • ✔ More profit
  • ✔ Better systems
  • ✔ A business that doesn’t depend on you every day
  • ✔ A clear path toward freedom or exit

…this conversation will hit home.

 

🧠 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

✔ Why most roofers accidentally become technicians instead of business owners

✔ The biggest mindset shift required to scale a roofing company

✔ How coaching helps contractors gain clarity without overwhelm

✔ Why working harder isn’t the answer to growth

✔ How to prepare your roofing business to be sellable or self-managing

✔ The “Be, Do, Have” framework for business and personal goals

✔ How better communication improves employee performance

✔ Why belief in yourself comes before systems, SOPs, or marketing

 

👤 ABOUT OUR GUEST: WAYNE PRATT

Wayne Pratt is a Jack Canfield–certified trainer, master networker, and author of Freshly Brewed Coaching: Crafting a Bold New You.
He helps business owners, including contractors and trades professionals, simplify goals, improve mindset, and create real progress without pressure, guilt, or hype.

🌐 Learn more: https://FreshlyBrewedCoaching.com

 

If today’s episode resonated with you and you’re ready to think differently about your roofing business:

👉 Visit: https://FreshlyBrewedCoaching.com


✔ Explore Wayne’s book
✔ Learn how coaching works
✔ Decide if personalized coaching is right for you

And don’t forget to subscribe to the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast for weekly strategies on profit, systems, and business freedom.

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Wayne Pratt on the Power of Coaching to Help Roofers Work ON Their Business Wayne Pratt 00:12:01 Many roofers struggle not because of skill, but because they’re still operating like technicians instead of business owners. In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki speaks with Wayne Pratt, Jack Canfield–certified coach and author of Freshly Brewed Coaching, about how mindset and coaching help contractors gain clarity, lead better, and build a business that doesn’t depend on them every day. Many roofers struggle not because of skill, but because they’re still operating like technicians instead of business owners. In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki speaks with Wayne Pratt, Jack Canfield–certified coach and author of Freshly Brewed Coaching, about how mindset and coaching help contractors gain clarity, lead better, and build a business that doesn’t depend on them every day. home repair business, roofing management, roofing contractor podcast, roofing coach, roofing podcast, coaching for contractors, roofing business growth, roofing business owner, your business nation, roofing business strategy, roofing business transformation, roofing exit strategy, roofing industry podcast, roofing growth strategies, roofing mindset, scaling a roofing company, roofing business, contractor mindset, roofing profits, exit ready roofing business false full 6 0e8b7f08-e48b-4392-a307-1253e6c7801b Michael Whitehouse on How Roofers Can Use AI Without Getting Overwhelmed In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki sits down with Michael Whitehouse, author of A Guy Who Knows a Guy and an “extrovert for hire,” to break down how roofers and home repair contractors can actually use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity without getting overwhelmed.

Michael explains why most trades business owners feel behind when it comes to technology, and why that feeling is completely normal in a world where tools and algorithms change faster than ever. Instead of chasing every new platform, Michael shares how roofers can use AI as a tireless assistant to research marketing options, understand Google Business Profile, evaluate tools, stay ahead of regulations, and make smarter business decisions.

This episode is not about hype or replacing humans with technology. It’s about using AI to shorten your learning curve, reduce stress, and stay competitive, even if you’re not “techy.”

If you’re a roofer or contractor trying to figure out where AI fits into your business (without wasting time or money), this conversation will change how you think about technology.

 

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Why AI overwhelms roofers — and how to simplify it
  • AI works best as an assistant, not a replacement
  • How roofers can research marketing options instantly
  • Using AI to understand Google Business Profile & ads
  • Why better questions lead to better AI results
  • How to fact-check AI answers with sources
  • Using multiple AI tools to validate decisions
  • Staying ahead of regulations, insurance, and industry trends
  • Why chasing every new tech trend can hurt your business

 

🔗 Join the Entrepreneur Village (FREE Community)

Connect with entrepreneurs, share ideas, and stay ahead of trends.
👉 guywhonowsaguy.com/village

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Michael Whitehouse) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/michael-whitehouse-on-how-roofers-can-use-ai-without-getting-overwhelmed-f8j_CU_H In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki sits down with Michael Whitehouse, author of A Guy Who Knows a Guy and an “extrovert for hire,” to break down how roofers and home repair contractors can actually use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity without getting overwhelmed.

Michael explains why most trades business owners feel behind when it comes to technology, and why that feeling is completely normal in a world where tools and algorithms change faster than ever. Instead of chasing every new platform, Michael shares how roofers can use AI as a tireless assistant to research marketing options, understand Google Business Profile, evaluate tools, stay ahead of regulations, and make smarter business decisions.

This episode is not about hype or replacing humans with technology. It’s about using AI to shorten your learning curve, reduce stress, and stay competitive, even if you’re not “techy.”

If you’re a roofer or contractor trying to figure out where AI fits into your business (without wasting time or money), this conversation will change how you think about technology.

 

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Why AI overwhelms roofers — and how to simplify it
  • AI works best as an assistant, not a replacement
  • How roofers can research marketing options instantly
  • Using AI to understand Google Business Profile & ads
  • Why better questions lead to better AI results
  • How to fact-check AI answers with sources
  • Using multiple AI tools to validate decisions
  • Staying ahead of regulations, insurance, and industry trends
  • Why chasing every new tech trend can hurt your business

 

🔗 Join the Entrepreneur Village (FREE Community)

Connect with entrepreneurs, share ideas, and stay ahead of trends.
👉 guywhonowsaguy.com/village

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Michael Whitehouse on How Roofers Can Use AI Without Getting Overwhelmed Michael Whitehouse 00:19:21 Most roofers don’t need more tech, they need clarity. In this episode, Michael Whitehouse explains how AI can help roofers make smarter decisions without the overwhelm. 🎧 Watch now on the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast. Most roofers don’t need more tech, they need clarity. In this episode, Michael Whitehouse explains how AI can help roofers make smarter decisions without the overwhelm. 🎧 Watch now on the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast. home repair business, roofers marketing, roofing marketing, ai for roofers, roofing technology, roofing business tips, roofing business growth circle, ai tools for small business, roofing podcast, roofing industry trends, home repair marketing, roofing lead generation, roofing business growth, ai for contractors, your business nation, roofing business strategy, roofing ai tools, google business profile for roofers, roofing sales systems, roofing business, ai marketing for contractors, roofing profitability false full 5 86275122-994b-4ac5-ba86-4760e5d22a12 Andrew Darlow on How Roofers Can Use PR, Photos & Podcasts to Beat Local Competitors Roofers and home repair contractors struggle with one thing more than anything else: visibility.

In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki (Your Business Nation) sits down with Andrew Darlow, author, workflow specialist, and PR expert, to break down how roofers can use public relations, real photos, testimonials, and podcast appearances to stand out before the competition.

Andrew shares real-world, practical strategies that contractors can implement without expensive agencies or complex technology. From leveraging before-and-after photos the right way, to using podcasts, PR sites, and even Reddit to increase credibility with Google, AI search tools, and potential customers, this episode is packed with actionable insight.

 

You’ll learn:

✔ Why real photos outperform stock images on Google Business Profile
✔ How video testimonials build instant trust
✔ Where roofers can find podcasts to get featured and grow authority
✔ How PR impacts visibility on Google, ChatGPT, and AI search tools
✔ Simple ways to create content that compounds over time

If you’re a roofer, contractor, or home service professional who wants to be seen as the best option in your local market, this episode is a must-watch.

 

👇 BONUS RESOURCE FROM ANDREW Darlow:

Get Andrew’s PR tips, video training, and Backup Blueprint here:

👉 https://backup.fm

 

✅ Subscribe to the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast 

✅ Share this episode with a contractor who wants more visibility 

✅ Visit YourBusinessNation.com to learn how to grow smarter, not harder

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Andrew Darlow) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/andrew-darlow-on-how-roofers-can-use-pr-photos-podcasts-to-beat-local-competitors-jNjopCoF Roofers and home repair contractors struggle with one thing more than anything else: visibility.

In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast, Jacques Skuteeki (Your Business Nation) sits down with Andrew Darlow, author, workflow specialist, and PR expert, to break down how roofers can use public relations, real photos, testimonials, and podcast appearances to stand out before the competition.

Andrew shares real-world, practical strategies that contractors can implement without expensive agencies or complex technology. From leveraging before-and-after photos the right way, to using podcasts, PR sites, and even Reddit to increase credibility with Google, AI search tools, and potential customers, this episode is packed with actionable insight.

 

You’ll learn:

✔ Why real photos outperform stock images on Google Business Profile
✔ How video testimonials build instant trust
✔ Where roofers can find podcasts to get featured and grow authority
✔ How PR impacts visibility on Google, ChatGPT, and AI search tools
✔ Simple ways to create content that compounds over time

If you’re a roofer, contractor, or home service professional who wants to be seen as the best option in your local market, this episode is a must-watch.

 

👇 BONUS RESOURCE FROM ANDREW Darlow:

Get Andrew’s PR tips, video training, and Backup Blueprint here:

👉 https://backup.fm

 

✅ Subscribe to the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast 

✅ Share this episode with a contractor who wants more visibility 

✅ Visit YourBusinessNation.com to learn how to grow smarter, not harder

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Andrew Darlow on How Roofers Can Use PR, Photos & Podcasts to Beat Local Competitors Andrew Darlow 00:20:16 In this episode, Jacques Skuteeki welcomes PR expert and author Andrew Darlow to discuss how roofers and home service professionals can dramatically increase visibility using public relations, authentic photos, testimonials, and podcast appearances. Andrew explains why real imagery matters to Google, how contractors can leverage podcasts and PR platforms for credibility, and what future trends will shape visibility in AI-driven search. This conversation is packed with practical ideas roofers can implement immediately to stand out in competitive local markets. In this episode, Jacques Skuteeki welcomes PR expert and author Andrew Darlow to discuss how roofers and home service professionals can dramatically increase visibility using public relations, authentic photos, testimonials, and podcast appearances. Andrew explains why real imagery matters to Google, how contractors can leverage podcasts and PR platforms for credibility, and what future trends will shape visibility in AI-driven search. This conversation is packed with practical ideas roofers can implement immediately to stand out in competitive local markets. contractor marketing, google business profile, local seo for roofers, roofing marketing, roofing visibility, public relations for contractors, roofing pr, roofing business tips, roofing business growth circle, roofing podcast, roofing testimonials, your business nation, roofing growth strategies, roofing business false full 4 1d2340fc-ea6e-45d1-8316-85fccfbd7cd2 Ben Collier Exposes Why Roofers Overpay Taxes (And How to Keep More Profit Legally) In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, host Jacques Skuteeki sits down with Ben Collier, founder of ProfitShield, to expose why most roofers and home service business owners are unknowingly paying thousands, even tens of thousands,  in unnecessary taxes every year. 

Ben reveals how traditional CPAs focus on compliance, not strategy, and why that costs roofing companies massive amounts of profit. After running manufacturing businesses and leaving over $330,000 in tax credits on the table, Ben built an automated platform that helps business owners legally pay taxes like the wealthy, without paying $500/hour advisors. 

In this conversation, you’ll discover how saving $10,000 in taxes is equivalent to closing a $60,000 roofing job, why profitability increases tax pain, and how modern automation makes proactive tax planning simple, even during busy storm seasons. 

If you’re a roofer, home repair contractor, or service business owner who wants to keep more of what you earn, this episode is a must-watch.

 

👇 SPECIAL OFFER FOR ROOFING BUSINESS GROWTH CIRCLE LISTENERS

Ben is offering a FREE 15-minute tax strategy session (normally $500) exclusively for our audience.

👉 Book your free session here:

https://shield.profit-switch.com/partner/roofing-business-growth-circle

 

🔑 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

✔ Why roofers pay more taxes as profit grows

✔ The difference between tax compliance vs. tax strategy

✔ How automated tax planning works for contractors

✔ Why most CPAs don’t share advanced strategies

✔ How to legally protect your profits and your family

✔ Why saving taxes beats chasing more leads

✔ How proactive tax planning improves exit value

 

👍 Subscribe for weekly insights on:

Roofing profitability • Contractor marketing • Sales systems • Automation • AI • Tax strategy • Business growth

 

📌 FREE 15-Minute Roofing Tax Strategy Session 

👉 Talk directly with Ben Collier and uncover hidden tax-saving opportunities for your roofing business.

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Ben Collier) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/ben-collier-exposes-why-roofers-overpay-taxes-b37GSb6S In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, host Jacques Skuteeki sits down with Ben Collier, founder of ProfitShield, to expose why most roofers and home service business owners are unknowingly paying thousands, even tens of thousands,  in unnecessary taxes every year. 

Ben reveals how traditional CPAs focus on compliance, not strategy, and why that costs roofing companies massive amounts of profit. After running manufacturing businesses and leaving over $330,000 in tax credits on the table, Ben built an automated platform that helps business owners legally pay taxes like the wealthy, without paying $500/hour advisors. 

In this conversation, you’ll discover how saving $10,000 in taxes is equivalent to closing a $60,000 roofing job, why profitability increases tax pain, and how modern automation makes proactive tax planning simple, even during busy storm seasons. 

If you’re a roofer, home repair contractor, or service business owner who wants to keep more of what you earn, this episode is a must-watch.

 

👇 SPECIAL OFFER FOR ROOFING BUSINESS GROWTH CIRCLE LISTENERS

Ben is offering a FREE 15-minute tax strategy session (normally $500) exclusively for our audience.

👉 Book your free session here:

https://shield.profit-switch.com/partner/roofing-business-growth-circle

 

🔑 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

✔ Why roofers pay more taxes as profit grows

✔ The difference between tax compliance vs. tax strategy

✔ How automated tax planning works for contractors

✔ Why most CPAs don’t share advanced strategies

✔ How to legally protect your profits and your family

✔ Why saving taxes beats chasing more leads

✔ How proactive tax planning improves exit value

 

👍 Subscribe for weekly insights on:

Roofing profitability • Contractor marketing • Sales systems • Automation • AI • Tax strategy • Business growth

 

📌 FREE 15-Minute Roofing Tax Strategy Session 

👉 Talk directly with Ben Collier and uncover hidden tax-saving opportunities for your roofing business.

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Ben Collier Exposes Why Roofers Overpay Taxes (And How to Keep More Profit Legally) Ben Collier 00:17:56 Most roofers focus on getting more jobs, but few realize how much profit they lose to unnecessary taxes. In this episode, Jacques Skuteeki interviews Ben Collier, founder of ProfitShield, who reveals why traditional accounting advice fails contractors and how automated tax strategy can help roofing businesses keep more of what they earn. Learn why saving $10,000 in taxes can equal a $60,000 roofing job, how proactive planning protects your family, and why tax optimization is critical for long-term growth and exit readiness. Most roofers focus on getting more jobs, but few realize how much profit they lose to unnecessary taxes. In this episode, Jacques Skuteeki interviews Ben Collier, founder of ProfitShield, who reveals why traditional accounting advice fails contractors and how automated tax strategy can help roofing businesses keep more of what they earn. Learn why saving $10,000 in taxes can equal a $60,000 roofing job, how proactive planning protects your family, and why tax optimization is critical for long-term growth and exit readiness. profitshield, contractor podcast, roofing accounting, roofing business growth circle, roofing bookkeeping, roofing contractors, roofing podcast, roofer taxes, roofing business growth, your business nation, roofing exit strategy, tax strategy for roofers, contractor tax strategy, home service business, home repair contractors, roofing business, roofing profitability, roofing company owner false full 3 a01c39d3-c12a-4965-a192-448829e4a352 Joe Alvarado on Exit Strategy: How Roofers Build Profitable Businesses Conversation about the power of getting your business exit ready to make it more profitable while adding more value when you decide to sell. 

What if your roofing business could run smoothly without you, make more money, and still be valuable whether you sell it or not?

In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, Jacques Skuteeki (Your Business Nation) sits down with Joe Alvarado, Founder of ProfitBee Navigators, to answer a question most roofers never ask:

👉 “What is your exit strategy?”

And no, this is not about quitting or retiring.
It’s about freedom, options, and building a business that doesn’t collapse when you step away.

Joe explains why most roofing companies struggle to grow, why buyers don’t want “owner-dependent jobs,” and how simple systems, clean finances, and documented processes can increase your business value by 20–40%, even if you never plan to sell.

If you’re a roofer, contractor, or home service business owner who feels trapped in day-to-day chaos, this conversation could change how you look at your business forever.

 

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔ Why most roofers are unknowingly running unsellable businesses

✔ The biggest mistake contractors make when thinking about an exit

✔ How systems (not hustle) create real business value

✔ What buyers actually look for in roofing companies

✔ Why organization = profitability

✔ How technology, AI, and digital tools affect future valuations

✔ The “bee hive” analogy that explains scalable roofing businesses

✔ How to regain control so your business serves you, not the other way around

 

🎁 FREE GIFT FROM JOE ALVARADO

Joe is offering a FREE Exit Readiness Checklist for Roofing Businesses, including:

  • A 7-step checklist to prepare your roofing company for sale
  • Versions for owners planning to sell in 2–3 years or 3–5+ years

A FREE 20-minute Exit Readiness Diagnostic Call

👉 https://bsbt.biz/roofer-exit-strategy

 

🚀 ABOUT THE GUEST

Joe Alvarado is the Founder of ProfitBee Navigators, where he helps roofing and home service businesses:
• Increase profits
• Build strong teams
• Create systems
• Prepare for growth or succession

With a background in engineering, consulting, and business brokerage, and multiple successful business exits. Joe brings real-world, practical strategies that work.

 

🔔 SUBSCRIBE & STAY CONNECTED

If you want to grow a more profitable, scalable, and future-ready roofing business, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications.

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2026 01:30:43 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Joe Alvarado) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/joe-alvarado-on-exit-strategy-hfH_HFXS Conversation about the power of getting your business exit ready to make it more profitable while adding more value when you decide to sell. 

What if your roofing business could run smoothly without you, make more money, and still be valuable whether you sell it or not?

In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, Jacques Skuteeki (Your Business Nation) sits down with Joe Alvarado, Founder of ProfitBee Navigators, to answer a question most roofers never ask:

👉 “What is your exit strategy?”

And no, this is not about quitting or retiring.
It’s about freedom, options, and building a business that doesn’t collapse when you step away.

Joe explains why most roofing companies struggle to grow, why buyers don’t want “owner-dependent jobs,” and how simple systems, clean finances, and documented processes can increase your business value by 20–40%, even if you never plan to sell.

If you’re a roofer, contractor, or home service business owner who feels trapped in day-to-day chaos, this conversation could change how you look at your business forever.

 

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔ Why most roofers are unknowingly running unsellable businesses

✔ The biggest mistake contractors make when thinking about an exit

✔ How systems (not hustle) create real business value

✔ What buyers actually look for in roofing companies

✔ Why organization = profitability

✔ How technology, AI, and digital tools affect future valuations

✔ The “bee hive” analogy that explains scalable roofing businesses

✔ How to regain control so your business serves you, not the other way around

 

🎁 FREE GIFT FROM JOE ALVARADO

Joe is offering a FREE Exit Readiness Checklist for Roofing Businesses, including:

  • A 7-step checklist to prepare your roofing company for sale
  • Versions for owners planning to sell in 2–3 years or 3–5+ years

A FREE 20-minute Exit Readiness Diagnostic Call

👉 https://bsbt.biz/roofer-exit-strategy

 

🚀 ABOUT THE GUEST

Joe Alvarado is the Founder of ProfitBee Navigators, where he helps roofing and home service businesses:
• Increase profits
• Build strong teams
• Create systems
• Prepare for growth or succession

With a background in engineering, consulting, and business brokerage, and multiple successful business exits. Joe brings real-world, practical strategies that work.

 

🔔 SUBSCRIBE & STAY CONNECTED

If you want to grow a more profitable, scalable, and future-ready roofing business, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications.

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Joe Alvarado on Exit Strategy: How Roofers Build Profitable Businesses Joe Alvarado 00:18:50 In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, Jacques Skuteeki interviews Joe Alvarado, Founder of ProfitBee Navigators, about why every roofing business needs an exit strategy, even if they never plan to sell. Joe explains how systems, clean financials, documented processes, and technology increase profitability, reduce owner burnout, and dramatically raise business value. This episode is a must-listen for roofers and contractors who want freedom, scalability, and long-term success. In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, Jacques Skuteeki interviews Joe Alvarado, Founder of ProfitBee Navigators, about why every roofing business needs an exit strategy, even if they never plan to sell. Joe explains how systems, clean financials, documented processes, and technology increase profitability, reduce owner burnout, and dramatically raise business value. This episode is a must-listen for roofers and contractors who want freedom, scalability, and long-term success. roofing contractor growth, roofing business tips, roofing business growth circle, how to sell a roofing business, roofing success, roofing crm, your business nation, roofing exit strategy, roofing business automation, roofing ai tools, roofing growth strategies, home service business, roofing business, roofing business consulting, roofing profitability false full 2 f004dae0-0cb5-476a-81cb-35320aebb169 Welcome to the Roofing Business Growth Circle: A Podcast for Roofing Contractors If you’re a roofing contractor and you want more leads, better systems, and higher profits — this podcast is for you.

Welcome to the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast. I’m Jacques Skuteeki, Business Innovation Strategist, and each week I bring you one focused strategy designed to help you grow your roofing company without guesswork.

In just 15 minutes, you’ll learn practical ways to generate roofing leads, improve your SEO, optimize your Google Business Profile, run smarter ads, and close more of the estimates you’re already running.

No fluff. No theory. Just real-world strategies working in roofing companies right now.

Because while some roofers are still guessing with their marketing,

others are building systems that consistently WIN jobs.

Follow the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast and turn 15 minutes into your competitive edge.

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:13 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Jacques Skuteeki) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-to-the-roofing-business-growth-circle-a-podcast-for-roofing-contractors-UyzS4Ytz If you’re a roofing contractor and you want more leads, better systems, and higher profits — this podcast is for you.

Welcome to the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast. I’m Jacques Skuteeki, Business Innovation Strategist, and each week I bring you one focused strategy designed to help you grow your roofing company without guesswork.

In just 15 minutes, you’ll learn practical ways to generate roofing leads, improve your SEO, optimize your Google Business Profile, run smarter ads, and close more of the estimates you’re already running.

No fluff. No theory. Just real-world strategies working in roofing companies right now.

Because while some roofers are still guessing with their marketing,

others are building systems that consistently WIN jobs.

Follow the Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast and turn 15 minutes into your competitive edge.

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Welcome to the Roofing Business Growth Circle: A Podcast for Roofing Contractors Jacques Skuteeki 00:01:12 roofing marketing, roofing business growth, roofing leads, roofing business podcast, roofing contractor marketing false full 0 a28e8f32-4808-4e91-a16b-c528b4c8191c Glen Benjamin Reveals the Cybersecurity Threats Every Roofer Is Ignoring Roofing companies are being targeted by cybercriminals more than ever, and most owners don’t even realize they’re exposed.

In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, Jacques Skuteeki (Your Business Nation) sits down with Glen Benjamin of LAN Infotech, a Certified Business Resiliency Manager, to uncover the real cybersecurity risks roofers and contractors face today, and why ignoring them could shut your business down overnight.

Glen works with high-level organizations (including professional sports franchises) and breaks cybersecurity down without technical jargon, making it clear, practical, and actionable for roofing business owners.

You’ll learn why planning and business continuity matter just as much as sales and production, how AI is being used against contractors, and what roofers should be doing right now to protect their data, employees, customers, and cash flow.

If you think cyberattacks only happen to big companies, this episode will change your mind.

 

🔑 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Why roofers are prime targets for hackers
  • The most common cybersecurity mistakes contractors make
  • How fake emails, texts, and voice cloning scams steal thousands
  • Why mobile phones are one of the biggest security risks for roofers
  • How business continuity planning keeps your company open after an attack
  • How AI is making cybercrime faster, smarter, and harder to detect
  • Simple training steps that stop employees from falling for scams
  • What a proper cybersecurity setup looks like (without tech headaches)

 

🔐 FREE OFFER FOR ROOFERS & CONTRACTORS:

Glen is offering a no-charge 10–15 minute cybersecurity consultation to help you understand:

  • Are you currently at risk?
  • Are your systems up to date?
  • What gaps need to be fixed?

 

🎯 ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Glen Benjamin is a Certified Business Resiliency Manager with LAN Infotech, specializing in cybersecurity, cloud solutions, compliance, and business continuity. His mission is simple: keep businesses safe, open, and operational, no matter what happens.

 

📌 SUBSCRIBE to the Roofing Business Growth Circle for expert insights on:

roofing business growth, contractor marketing, leadership, systems, sales, AI, and profitability.

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:47:18 +0000 alfredo@yourbusinessnation.com (Glen Benjamin) https://roofing-business-growth-circle-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/glen-benjamin-reveals-the-cybersecurity-threats-every-roofer-is-ignoring-DWjIppm2 Roofing companies are being targeted by cybercriminals more than ever, and most owners don’t even realize they’re exposed.

In this episode of the Roofing Business Growth Circle, Jacques Skuteeki (Your Business Nation) sits down with Glen Benjamin of LAN Infotech, a Certified Business Resiliency Manager, to uncover the real cybersecurity risks roofers and contractors face today, and why ignoring them could shut your business down overnight.

Glen works with high-level organizations (including professional sports franchises) and breaks cybersecurity down without technical jargon, making it clear, practical, and actionable for roofing business owners.

You’ll learn why planning and business continuity matter just as much as sales and production, how AI is being used against contractors, and what roofers should be doing right now to protect their data, employees, customers, and cash flow.

If you think cyberattacks only happen to big companies, this episode will change your mind.

 

🔑 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Why roofers are prime targets for hackers
  • The most common cybersecurity mistakes contractors make
  • How fake emails, texts, and voice cloning scams steal thousands
  • Why mobile phones are one of the biggest security risks for roofers
  • How business continuity planning keeps your company open after an attack
  • How AI is making cybercrime faster, smarter, and harder to detect
  • Simple training steps that stop employees from falling for scams
  • What a proper cybersecurity setup looks like (without tech headaches)

 

🔐 FREE OFFER FOR ROOFERS & CONTRACTORS:

Glen is offering a no-charge 10–15 minute cybersecurity consultation to help you understand:

  • Are you currently at risk?
  • Are your systems up to date?
  • What gaps need to be fixed?

 

🎯 ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Glen Benjamin is a Certified Business Resiliency Manager with LAN Infotech, specializing in cybersecurity, cloud solutions, compliance, and business continuity. His mission is simple: keep businesses safe, open, and operational, no matter what happens.

 

📌 SUBSCRIBE to the Roofing Business Growth Circle for expert insights on:

roofing business growth, contractor marketing, leadership, systems, sales, AI, and profitability.

 

Want to connect with Jacques Skuteeki

Email: jacques@yourbusinessnation.com

Website: Jacques360.com

Text: +1-323-590-0437

 

You can be a featured speaker on Roofing Business Growth Circle Podcast

Go check out why you should be on the show:

https://roofingbusinessgrowthcircle.com/

]]> Glen Benjamin Reveals the Cybersecurity Threats Every Roofer Is Ignoring Glen Benjamin 00:16:29 Roofing businesses are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, scams, and AI-driven fraud. In this episode, Jacques Skuteeki talks with cybersecurity expert Glen Benjamin about why roofers are easy targets, how cybercrime is evolving, and what simple steps contractors can take to protect their businesses, employees, and customers. A must-listen for any roofer who wants to stay operational, profitable, and secure. Roofing businesses are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, scams, and AI-driven fraud. In this episode, Jacques Skuteeki talks with cybersecurity expert Glen Benjamin about why roofers are easy targets, how cybercrime is evolving, and what simple steps contractors can take to protect their businesses, employees, and customers. A must-listen for any roofer who wants to stay operational, profitable, and secure. roofing business tips, cybersecurity for roofers, roofing business growth circle, roofing cybersecurity, roofing podcast, roofing company data protection, roofing company it, roofing business protection, your business nation, roofing company growth, contractor cybersecurity, lan infotech, ai cybersecurity threats, roofing business, cybersecurity awareness training false full 1