Roofing Success

Jim Ahlin
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The Roofing Success Podcast is a show created to inspire roofing contractors to achieve optimal success in their roofing businesses. The host, Jim Ahlin, is the co-author of the book, "Internet Marketing For Roofing Contractors, How to TRIPLE Your Sales and Turn Your Roofing Website Into an Online Lead Generation Machine", and Co-Founder of Roofer Marketers, the Digital Marketing Agency for the roofing industry. On each episode, Jim will be sitting down with industry leaders to talk about their processes, the lessons they learned, and how to find success in roofing.

  1. 2D AGO

    AI Is Already Inside Your Roofing Business (AI Master Series – Part 1)

    Artificial intelligence is already being used inside your business, whether you planned for it or not. Employees are experimenting with tools like ChatGPT, competitors are adopting AI, and the companies that figure it out first will gain a major advantage. In this episode, Jim sits down with Rosalynn Verges from AI Roofing Revolution to break down what AI really means for roofing and home service companies. They discuss why AI is not just a technology problem but a leadership and strategy decision. You’ll learn how to think about AI in your business, how to identify the best opportunities using a SWOT analysis, and how to reimagine your organization as humans and AI begin working together. The conversation also covers how leaders can involve their teams in the process and avoid the common mistakes companies make when adopting AI. If you’re trying to understand where AI fits into your roofing company and how to start implementing it the right way, this episode will give you a clear starting point. Listen to the episode on Spotify & Apple Podcasts (298) 👇 🎧 https://roofingpod.com/spotify 🍏 https://roofingpod.com/apple-podcasts You can find Roz on: https://www.airoofingrevolution.com/ PODCAST SPONSORS:  - JobNimbus Marketing: https://roofingpod.com/jobnimbus-marketing-get-started - Day 41 Thrive: https://roofingpod.com/day-41-thrive - AI Roofing Revolution: https://roofingpod.com/airoofingrevolution - The Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance: https://roofingpod.com/RSRA IG: https://www.instagram.com/roofingsuccess/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roofingsuccess Join Our Facebook Group: https://roofingpod.com/facebook 📱 Text Jim @ (612) 512-1812 – Say Hi! 💬 Leave Us a Review: https://roofingpod.com/review 00:00 Introduction: AI Is Already Inside Your Business 02:45 How AI Is Already Being Used by Employees 07:05 Practical Ways Roofing Companies Are Using AI 12:15 Time Savings and Productivity Gains with AI 21:05 Why AI Needs a Business Strategy First 26:45 Using SWOT Analysis to Identify AI Opportunities 36:20 Reimagining Your Org Chart with AI 45:10 AI + Humans: Finding the Right Balance 54:30 The Role of an AI Champion in Your Company

    1h 13m

  2. MAR 3

    Adapting to the New Insurance Reality in Roofing with Nick Royer

    What does it take to build a roofing company that lasts more than a decade in today’s market? In this episode, I sit down with Nick Royer, co-owner of a $24 million roofing company in Dallas. Thirteen years in business. Twenty-six project managers. No reckless growth. Just high standards, disciplined hiring, and leadership from the front. We talk about how roofing has changed. Claim denials are more common. Deductibles are higher. Appraisals are now part of the normal process. The contractors who are not adapting are getting left behind. Nick shares how he sets clear expectations with homeowners, trains his team to handle denials with confidence, and why he still knocks doors alongside his reps every week. We also break down hiring slow, protecting culture, and building a strong team instead of just a big one. The easy years are over. The companies that raise their standards and stay disciplined will win the next five. Listen to the episode on Spotify & Apple Podcasts (297) 👇 🎧 https://roofingpod.com/spotify 🍏 https://roofingpod.com/apple-podcasts You can find Nick on: https://newviewroofing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/newviewroofing/ https://www.facebook.com/newviewroof/ https://www.youtube.com/@newviewroofing PODCAST SPONSORS:  - JobNimbus Marketing: https://roofingpod.com/jobnimbus-marketing-get-started - Day 41 Thrive: https://roofingpod.com/day-41-thrive - AI Roofing Revolution: https://roofingpod.com/airoofingrevolution - The Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance: https://roofingpod.com/RSRA IG: https://www.instagram.com/roofingsuccess/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roofingsuccess Join Our Facebook Group: https://roofingpod.com/facebook 📱 Text Jim @ (612) 512-1812 – Say Hi! 💬 Leave Us a Review: https://roofingpod.com/review 00:00 How to Build a $24M Roofing Company the Slow and Smart Way 01:26 Why Growing Too Fast Can Destroy a Roofing Company 03:20 How Insurance Deductibles and Appraisals Changed Roofing Sales 05:41 How to Win Roof Claim Denials Using the Appraisal Process 07:52 How to Educate Homeowners on Their Insurance Policy Before You Sell 10:28 How to Set Expectations and Avoid Angry Roofing Customers 12:08 How to Train Sales Reps to Handle Tough Conversations 16:56 How to Build a High-Performance Roofing Sales Culture 18:33 Should Roofing Company Owners Still Knock Doors? 23:59 How to Hire the Right Roofing Sales Reps (And Avoid Bad Hires) 26:59 Why Friends and Family Are Your First Roofing Leads 31:22 How High Standards and Professionalism Win More Roof Sales 35:02 How to Stay Competitive in Roofing for the Next 5 Years 38:52 The Mindset Shift That Keeps You Winning in Roofing Long Term

    45 min

  3. FEB 24

    Reactive vs Proactive: The Leadership Shift That Changes Everything with Greg Hayne

    Most roofing company owners don’t mean to be reactive. It just becomes the default. You start the day answering emails, solving problems, and putting out fires. Before long, your business is running you instead of the other way around. In this episode, we unpack the shift from reactive to proactive leadership and why the biggest growth ceiling in your company is usually you. We talk about making hard decisions faster, communicating with urgency, playing to your strengths, and expanding your leadership capacity so the same problems no longer overwhelm you. The contractors operating at higher margins are not lucky. They think differently. They lead differently. If you are ready to stop surviving and start leading with intention, this conversation will challenge you. Listen to the episode on Spotify & Apple Podcasts (296) 👇 🎧 https://roofingpod.com/spotify 🍏 https://roofingpod.com/apple-podcasts You can find Greg on: https://www.haynecoachinggroup.com Instagram @haynecoachinggroup.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haynecoachinggroup Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghayne YouTube:  ⁨@haynecoachinggroup⁩   Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pants-around-ankles-prevention/id1672129894 PODCAST SPONSORS:  - JobNimbus Marketing: https://roofingpod.com/jobnimbus-marketing-get-started - Day 41 Thrive: https://roofingpod.com/day-41-thrive - AI Roofing Revolution: https://roofingpod.com/airoofingrevolution - The Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance: https://roofingpod.com/RSRA IG: https://www.instagram.com/roofingsuccess/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roofingsuccess Join Our Facebook Group: https://roofingpod.com/facebook 📱 Text Jim @ (612) 512-1812 – Say Hi! 💬 Leave Us a Review: https://roofingpod.com/review 00:00 — How to Take Control of Your Life and Business Growth 02:27 — Greg Hayne’s Commercial Roofing Career Journey 03:45 — What Is Proactive Growth in Business? 05:05 — How to Stop Being Reactive as a Business Owner 09:53 — When to Fire an Employee (And Why Waiting Costs You) 12:49 — How to Use Right Brain Thinking for Better Decisions 20:32 — How to Increase Your Capacity as a Business Leader 25:05 — Do Roofing Contractors Need a Business Coach? 28:56 — Why Communication Urgency Matters in Roofing 33:42 — How to Improve Customer Service in Roofing Companies 40:46 — Why Roofing Profit Margins Are Shrinking 47:24 — How Top Roofing Companies Reach 20%+ EBITDA

    59 min

  4. FEB 17

    Why Homeowners Forget Your Roofing Company (And How to Fix It) with Nick Branon

    Most homeowners forget who did their roof, and it’s not because the work was bad. They forget because the roofer felt like every other roofer. Ask someone who replaced their roof 8 or 10 years ago who they used, and most of the time they can’t remember. That’s the real problem. In this video, Jim sits down with Nick Branon, CEO of Hero Roofing, to talk about why roofing companies get forgotten and what the best ones do differently. This isn’t theory. Nick helped grow Hero Roofing into a powerhouse by focusing on relationships, community, and customer experience instead of racing to the bottom on price. It’s not about being the cheapest, knocking more doors, or chasing storms. It’s about how you make people feel long after the job is done. You’ll learn: - Why homeowners forget roofers even when the job goes well - How Nick built a brand people remember and talk about years later - What actually creates referrals without begging for them Listen to the episode on Spotify & Apple Podcasts (295) 👇 🎧 https://roofingpod.com/spotify 🍏 https://roofingpod.com/apple-podcasts Links:  https://yourroofhero.com https://www.facebook.com/yourroofhero https://www.instagram.com/yourroofhero https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-branon-415a62229 https://www.ewccv.com/cvs/ PODCAST SPONSORS:  - JobNimbus Marketing: https://roofingpod.com/jobnimbus-marketing-get-started - Day 41 Thrive: https://roofingpod.com/day-41-thrive - AI Roofing Revolution: https://roofingpod.com/airoofingrevolution - The Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance: https://roofingpod.com/RSRA IG: https://www.instagram.com/roofingsuccess/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roofingsuccess Join Our Facebook Group: https://roofingpod.com/facebook 📱 Text Jim @ (612) 512-1812 – Say Hi! 💬 Leave Us a Review: https://roofingpod.com/review 00:00 — How Customer Experience Beats Price in Roofing 02:08 — How Hero Roofing Grew From $1,400 to $13M 05:05 — Why Community Marketing Drives Roofing Growth 06:58 — Roofing Market Slowdowns and Storm Dependency 09:22 — Competing on Value vs Price in Roofing 13:14 — Turning Customers Into Referral Machines 17:37 — Retail vs Storm Roofing Business Models 21:42 — Pricing Insurance Jobs vs Retail Roofs 29:12 — What Private Equity Looks for in Roofing Companies 33:28 — Scaling Challenges From $1M to $10M+ 40:38 — Why Roofing Repairs Are a Profit Driver 56:02 — How to Prepare Your Roofing Company for Acquisition

    1h 3m

  5. FEB 10

    Most Roofing Owners Are Chasing the Wrong Kind of Success with Jeff Valder

    Most roofing owners are chasing money, growth, and results. But not many stop to ask what that chase is costing them. In this episode of the Roofing Success Podcast, Jim Ahlin talks with Jeff Valder about leadership, identity, and what success really looks like in the roofing industry. Jeff has spent years working alongside roofing companies and now coaches leaders who feel burned out, stuck, or frustrated, even when things look good on the surface. They discuss: - Why owners tie their identity to their business - Excellence versus perfection - What real leadership looks like - Why knowing who you are outside of work matters Listen to the episode on Spotify & Apple Podcasts (294) 👇 🎧 https://roofingpod.com/spotify 🍏 https://roofingpod.com/apple-podcasts Links:  https://day41thrive.com linkedin.com/in/jeffvalder PODCAST SPONSORS:  - JobNimbus Marketing: https://roofingpod.com/jobnimbus-marketing-get-started - Day 41 Thrive: https://roofingpod.com/day-41-thrive - AI Roofing Revolution: https://roofingpod.com/airoofingrevolution - The Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance: https://roofingpod.com/RSRA IG: https://www.instagram.com/roofingsuccess/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roofingsuccess Join Our Facebook Group: https://roofingpod.com/facebook 📱 Text Jim @ (612) 512-1812 – Say Hi! 💬 Leave Us a Review: https://roofingpod.com/review 00:00 — How to Overcome Perfectionism as a Business Leader 01:41 — Meet Jeff Valder 03:21 — How Jeff Got Into Roofing 07:23 — From Sales Leader to Business Coach 11:53 — Who Are You Without Your Business? 15:41 — Avoiding Identity Loss as an Entrepreneur 20:53 — Discovering Your Natural Strengths 26:18 — The Path to Self-Awareness 28:41 — “Paint the Apple” Purpose Framework 33:09 — Legacy Thinking in Leadership 37:10 — Excellence vs Perfectionism 45:23 — How Self-Awareness Shapes Culture

    55 min

  6. FEB 3

    Your First 5 Minutes Are Costing You Millions

    Most roofing companies don’t have a lead problem. They have a response time problem. In this video, Jim breaks down the most overlooked part of the customer journey- what happens in the first 5 minutes after a lead comes in. And the numbers don’t lie: • Most contractors don’t answer fast enough • Buyers go with the first company that responds • After 5 minutes, your chances drop off hard • Fixing this ONE thing can add serious revenue without buying more leads This is a practical breakdown of why speed to lead matters, where most companies mess it up, and how tightening it up can change your business fast. If you want to run a tighter operation, book more jobs, and stop letting good leads slip through the cracks, this one’s worth your time. Listen to the episode on Spotify & Apple Podcasts (293) 👇 🎧 https://roofingpod.com/spotify 🍏 https://roofingpod.com/apple-podcasts PODCAST SPONSORS:  - JobNimbus Marketing: https://roofingpod.com/jobnimbus-marketing-get-started - Day 41 Thrive: https://roofingpod.com/day-41-thrive - AI Roofing Revolution: https://roofingpod.com/airoofingrevolution - The Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance: https://roofingpod.com/RSRA IG: https://www.instagram.com/roofingsuccess/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roofingsuccess Join Our Facebook Group: https://roofingpod.com/facebook 📱 Text Jim @ (612) 512-1812 – Say Hi! 💬 Leave Us a Review: https://roofingpod.com/review 00:00 — The #1 Missed Opportunity Costing Roofers Millions 04:10 — How Missed Calls Kill Roofing Sales 06:35 — Why the First 5 Minutes Matter 09:53 — The Conversion Cliff Explained 12:40 — Why Customers Choose the First Responder 15:20 — How Speed to Lead Increases Revenue 18:10 — Automation Tools for Instant Lead Response 21:30 — AI Chat vs AI Voice for Roofing Companies 24:45 — Automating Appointment Booking 29:29 — Speed to Quote: Closing Jobs Faster 39:30 — How to Audit Your Lead Response Process 45:30 — Fixing Your Roofing Intake System

    47 min

  7. JAN 27

    Most Roofing Companies Are Built on Lies, and I Refused to Be One of Them with Taylor Ammons

    Most roofing companies are built on lies. Shady claims. Fake damage. Lying to homeowners just to get deals. Taylor Ammons of Paragon Roofing saw it firsthand. And he REFUSED to play that game. This episode is raw and real. From being handed a ladder and told to go fake hail damage… To building a company with integrity — the right way. If you’ve ever thought: - “There’s gotta be a better way to do this...” - “I want to grow without selling my soul…” - “I’m sick of reps lying just to close deals…” - Then this episode will hit home for you. You’ll see how Taylor walked away from the lies. Built a legit company. And now attracts sales reps who actually care about the customer. Listen to the episode on Spotify & Apple Podcasts (292) 👇 🎧 https://roofingpod.com/spotify 🍏 https://roofingpod.com/apple-podcasts Links:  https://www.instagram.com/taylorammons360/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorammons/ https://paragonroofingusa.com/ https://www.instagram.com/paragonroofingtn/ https://www.facebook.com/paragonroofingtn/ PODCAST SPONSORS:  - JobNimbus Marketing: https://roofingpod.com/jobnimbus-marketing-get-started - Day 41 Thrive: https://roofingpod.com/day-41-thrive - AI Roofing Revolution: https://roofingpod.com/airoofingrevolution - The Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance: https://roofingpod.com/RSRA IG: https://www.instagram.com/roofingsuccess/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roofingsuccess Join Our Facebook Group: https://roofingpod.com/facebook 📱 Text Jim @ (612) 512-1812 – Say Hi! 💬 Leave Us a Review: https://roofingpod.com/review 00:00 — What Homeowners Really Buy When Choosing a Roofer 03:45 — From Car Sales to Roofing Sales 08:52 — Why Integrity Matters in Roofing 13:04 — How Reputation Impacts Roofing Sales 15:28 — Building Systems to Scale a Roofing Company 20:30 — Why Sales Reps Need Roofing Knowledge 24:11 — Training & Replicating Top Salespeople 29:12 — Hiring Roofing Sales Reps the Right Way 34:49 — How Long It Takes to Train a Rep 40:11 — Transitioning From Sales Rep to Owner 51:00 — Insurance Claims & Industry Changes 59:29 — Financial Lessons & Growth Advice

    1h 3m

  8. JAN 20

    Why Roofing Is the Best Second-Chance Industry in America with Raymond Little

    Raymond Little is a former roofing company owner who helped scale Perimeter Roofing into a multi-million-dollar operation before exiting to private equity. He now works as a partner and coach with Storm Ventures Group (SVG). In this episode of the Roofing Success Podcast, Raymond shares how roofing became his second chance after addiction, what it really takes to scale a roofing company, and the sacrifices required to go from knocking doors to leading elite sales teams. He delivers real talk on leadership, sales discipline, social media, and what no one tells you about life after an acquisition. If you’re serious about growth, hustle, and building something that lasts, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Spotify: https://roofingpod.com/spotify Apple Podcasts: https://roofingpod.com/apple-podcasts 🔗 Guest Links Raymond Little (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/raymond.little.520 SVG University: https://www.svguniversity.com/2dayswithraymondlittle 🤝 Podcast Sponsors JobNimbus Marketing: https://roofingpod.com/jobnimbus-marketing-get-started Day 41 Thrive: https://roofingpod.com/day-41-thrive AI Roofing Revolution: https://roofingpod.com/airoofingrevolution The Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance: https://roofingpod.com/RSRA 📲 Follow Roofing Success Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roofingsuccess/ Facebook Group: https://roofingpod.com/facebook 📱 Text Jim: (612) 512-1812  ⭐ Leave a Review: https://roofingpod.com/review ⏱ Episode Chapters 00:00 — How AI Is Changing Insurance Roofing Claims 03:37 — Building a $30M Roofing Company 06:03 — Why Roofing Codes Matter in Insurance Work 11:34 — Are Insurance Claims Getting Harder? 15:41 — Storm vs Retail Roofing Business Models 20:30 — Using AI & Drones for Roofing Leads 25:14 — Onboarding Homeowners the Right Way 31:05 — Documentation Mistakes That Kill Claims 35:10 — Winning Insurance Scope Battles 42:25 — Training & Scaling Roofing Teams 49:45 — Growth Stages: $3M to $25M+ 1:01:49 — Future of Roofing & AI

    59 min
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The Roofing Success Podcast is a show created to inspire roofing contractors to achieve optimal success in their roofing businesses. The host, Jim Ahlin, is the co-author of the book, "Internet Marketing For Roofing Contractors, How to TRIPLE Your Sales and Turn Your Roofing Website Into an Online Lead Generation Machine", and Co-Founder of Roofer Marketers, the Digital Marketing Agency for the roofing industry. On each episode, Jim will be sitting down with industry leaders to talk about their processes, the lessons they learned, and how to find success in roofing.

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  • Creator
    Jim Ahlin
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    296
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Roofing Success LLC
  • Show Website
    Roofing Success

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