My Top 10 Takeaways From 199 Expert Interviews with Dave Sullivan

Dave Sullivan

Welcome to the 200th episode of The Roofer Show! I’ll be sharing the best of the best takeaways on how you can run a more profitable roofing business.

I’m bringing you a Top 10 list that I’ve culled from all of my previous interviews with experts, my own 30 years of experience, my years of coaching other contractors and listening to the mistakes they have made, and by watching my competitors make mistakes.

Thank you for hanging in there with me and helping to make this podcast a success, and I hope, as you listen, that you’ll discover tangible tips that you can put to use that will help get you to your business vision.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

I’m keeping this list brief, but listen to the show for deeper details! Let’s get started.
#1: Do the basics really well, and keep it simple.
#2: Develop a business plan. Listen to Podcast 198: How to Make 2021 Your Best Year Ever with Marc Levesque for more information on downloading and filling out my FREE 1-Page, 8-section business plan.
#3: Get a business coach. I’ve had business coaches for years, and this is the number one reason for the success of my business. Hey, I’m also a business coach if you’re looking for one!
TIP: Incorporate! You’ll want to do this eventually, especially when you get close to selling your business. So, talk to an attorney and a CPA about doing this.
#4: The Four D’s, also known as The Business Killers. They are:
- Divorce
- Death
- Disability
- Disillusion
- Listen to Podcast 180: Are You Protected from These 4 Business Killers with Scott Calhoun for even more details.
#5: The secret of running a successful business is the 3-legged stool: You have to sell work, you have to do work, and you have to keep score.
NEXT WEEK: Tune in to deeper details about the 3-legged stool, PLUS my #6 – #10 takeaways.