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14 Management Mistakes Roofing Business Owners Make

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uJqsCXhl7M 14 Management Mistakes Roofing Business Owners Make In this video, Dmitry lists 14 mistakes that managers make in the roofing and construction business including comparing yourself to your competition, mistreating customers and being too harsh on employees, and not hiring employees that are better at their job than you. These are all mistakes that Dmitry has made in the past and he wants to help you recognize them before they cause you the same trouble that they caused him. If you want to be a better manager, check out this advice and take notes! Roofing Insights The Voice of the Roofing Community http://roofinginsights.com ============================ Roofing Insights Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-56d16c25 ============================ Let's Connect: Facebook: http://facebook.com/roofinginsights Twitter: http://twitter.com/roofinginsights Instagram: http://instagram.com/roofinginsight Pinterest: http://pi

Roofing Business vehicles: what to buy: Truck VS Small Van VS Cargo van VS Minivan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy-ifTDPx_U 4 Best Vehicle types for your Roofing Business Which vehicles to buy: truck, small van or Cargo van? Interested in attending Roofing Insights events? Register for Roofing Process Conference: https://roofconference.com November Roofing Business class (Minneapolis): https://roofingclass.com In this video Dmitry gives his expert opinion on what vehicles to buy for your roofing business! Which ones are necessities? Which ones do you not need? Which ones does he use? Cars, Trucks, MiniVans, Cargo Vans...Dmitry explains them all! ___ Topics in the videos: 0:19 The 4 types of vehicles 1:04 #1 Utility Service Vehicles 3:24 #2 MiniVans 4:42 #3 Trucks 5:58 #4 Cargo Vans 7:26 Conclusion 4 Types of Vehicles To Buy For Roofing Business There are a number of vehicles that make for serviceable company vehicles. Among them are utility service vehicles, minivans, trucks, and cargo vans. They each serve a purpose, and in this video Dmitry will

Fittest Roofer 2019 at Roofing Process Conference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uciZ4vgfxX0 Fittest Roofer 2019 at Roofing Process Conference Register for Roofing Process Conference: https://roofconference.com November Roofing Business class (Minneapolis): https://roofingclass.com Fittest Roofer is back! Roofing Insights is gearing up to host the 4th Annual Fittest Roofer Competition, happening in Orlando, FL at the Roofing Process Conference, December 12th and 13th. Do you have what it takes to put last year's winner, Jake Merrick of AVCO Roofing, to shame? This year we are changing it up. Yes, you'll still have to lift some shingles, but we are incorporating even more exercises and events. Think CrossFit games. Are you ready to be the Fittest Roofer? The event will cost $399 to participate in Fittest Roofer and will include an all access pass to Roofing Process Conference. Watch until the end to find out about our Arm Wrestling competition too! 00:00 Best Damn Roofer 00:45 Takes place in Orlando, FL December 12th and

Roofing Process Conference: 12 Reasons to Attend!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUAViOfB7TM Roofing Insights last event of the year. Our Biggest and best event of the year! Register online: https://roofconference.com If you have any questions please text "Conference" to 612-558-4881 In this video, Dmitry goes through the 12 reasons you guys should attend The First Annual Roofing Process Conference. From brilliant speakers to live music, there is definitely something you can find to get you to come to our first conference! 00:35 - Reason #1 - No Marketers Allowed 00:58 - Reason #2 - Marcus Sheridan 02:11 - Reason #3 - The Roofing Insights Community 03:39 - Reason #4 - Elite Vendors 04:44 - Reason #5 - Fittest Roofer 05:58 - Reason #6 - Erik Toth 07:01 - Reason #7 - Location 07:23 - Reason #8 - Family-Friendly 08:20 - Reason #9 - Timing 09:15 - Reason #10 - Best Damn Roofer 10:36 - Reason #11 - Work Hard, Play Hard 11:07 - Reason #12 - Lenny Scarolla Roofing Insights The Voice of the Roofing Community http

7 Best Roofing Tools and Product Reviews by Roofing Insights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT4sFt044Vs 7 Best Product Reviews by Roofing Insights: Links to buy all products in this video: 1. Pivit Ladder tool: https://amzn.to/318mUbT 2. Xtend and Climb: https://amzn.to/315gPNm 3. https://amzn.to/2MuFtll 4. Company Cam: companycam.com/roofing-insights 5. Roof Snake: https://amzn.to/327hcbJ In this video, Dmitry recalls some of the best roofing products that he has reviewed in the past fews years. If you want some great advice on what type of products can make your life easier and your roofing business run smoother then look no further. We list everything from roofing tools, to platforms, to shoes, to flextape... Remember to check out our new t-shirt designs and make sure you comment below your best design idea for a chance to win a Lock Jaw Ladder Grip and get your t-shirt designed by Roofing Insights. Buy here on Amazon: 00:25 PiVit Ladder Tool: https://amzn.to/312VoNc 01:03 Xtend & Climb Telescoping Ladder: https://amzn.to/30X

Roofing School: Dump Trailers: cost and economics in Roofing business

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IA1xoR7Pis Roofing School: Dump Trailers: cost and economics in Roofing business Pros and Cons of Owning a Dump Trailer In this video, Dmitry goes through the Pros and Cons of owning a dump truck. Reasons being anywhere from how much money it can save or cost you to if you would have enough time to manage it as a business owner. __ Topics in this video: 0:00 Introduction to Dump Trailers 1:44 Funny Craigslist Story 2:54 Introduction to Pros and Cons of owning one 4:30 Initial Costs 7:00 PROS 7:03 Easy to schedule 8:04 Good for driveways 8:39 More Exposure 9:10 Miscellaneous Uses 9:41 Deliveries/Pick Ups 9:48 Rent to others 10:22 Tax write offs 10:50 CONS 11:00 Time-consuming 11:52 Not profitable 12:23 Costs vs. Profit 13:43 Liability 14:24 Conclusion: Who should have a Dump Trailer 15:11 We want to hear from you! Can You Make Money with Dump Trailers in the Roofing Business? You first need a heavy-duty truck to haul your dumpste

How to become a Contractor if you are subcontractor now: 5 tips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6kVlLCHelQ In this video, Dmitry gives 5 tips to roofing subcontractors looking to become general contractors. It can be a difficult transition, especially in such a demanding industry. You will have to take on more responsibility and be willing to take a leap of faith but putting in the hard work and extra streps will pay off in the long run and start you on your way to becoming a successful general contractor. If you want to want to learn more information like this, make sure to keep an eye out for our next announcement on the Roofing Insights Business School in Minneapolis. 01:32 1. Be willing to change your mentality. 03:02 2. Never try to be a sub and GC at the same time. 04:32 3. You will always have risks. 05:16 4. Overcome your fears. 05:58 5. Have faith in yourself. 5 Ways to Go from Subcontractor to Contractor The Journey from Subcontractor to Contractor How do you envision your journey to success? Do you imagine it filled with challe

F Wave: Roofing Shingle Review: not afraid of Hail or Foot traffic | Roofing Insights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlKOz02o51A Shingle that is not afraid of Hail or Foot traffic Find the best roofing contractors in your area: https://roofinginsights.com/directory Roofing contractors from the list are backed by a Roofing Insights $20,000 guarantee 0:00 Preview of video 0:15 Introduction to F-Wave 1:54 10 Points Introduction 2:22 #1: It's TPO 3:00 #2: It doesn't have granules 4:37 #3: It's very flexible 5:30 #4: It has amazing wind rating 6:07 #5: It looks cool 6:46 #6: It's very easy to repair 7:21 #7: It's hail resistant 9:40 #8: It's light & nicely packaged 10:23 #9: It's very consistent 12:10 #10: No backlog 12:42 Concerns 13:21 Concern #1: We don't know how it will perform 14:19 Concern #2: Hail warranty & promise 15:49 Conclusion Read all about the F-Wave shingles here: https://stormgrouproofing.com/2020/08/16/f-wave-hail-proof-shingles-are-the-best-shingles-in-minnesota/ Comment below if you impressed

Roofing Insights Business Class November 21,22, Minneapolis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQIVTmNa3eI Roofing Insights Business Class November 21,22, Minneapolis Register here: https://roofingclass.com Roofing Insights The Voice of the Roofing Community http://roofinginsights.com ============================ Roofing Insights Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-56d16c25 ============================ Let's Connect: Facebook: http://facebook.com/roofinginsights Twitter: http://twitter.com/roofinginsights Instagram: http://instagram.com/roofinginsight Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/roofinginsights Tumblr: http://roofinginsights.tumblr.com ============================ #New #Video #RoofingInsights Does Your Old House Need A New Roof? Do you know the specific indications that the roof on your house may need replacing, especially if it is very old? Read this article to learn some common signs that a new roof may be needed! Don't Let Algae Invade and Destroy Your Roof! Is the roof of your home discolored

How to Really Hire Roofing Contractor. 10 tips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UITYd0bN06w Dmitry gives you 10 tips on how to hire the right roofer. He goes into detail about warranties, value, how not to get scammed, and much more. How to Really Hire Roofing Contractor. 10 tips Why Paying Home Insurance Deductible is a Big Deal: https://youtu.be/9GP9hW3_7PA 00:31 - Tip #1 - Treat It Like A Job Interview 01:48 - Tip #2 - Ask What Brand Of Materials They Use 03:02 - Tip #3 - Ask Who Owns The Business 05:01 - Tip #4 - Ask If They Do Repairs 06:53 - Tip #5 - Ask If They Cover The Deductible 07:22 - Tip #6 - Ask If The Manufacturer Honors The Warranty 08:38 - Tip #7 - Never Go With The Lowest Bid 09:52 - Tip #8 - Avoid Websites That Sell Your Information 11:16 - Tip #9 - Better Business Bureau 11:52 - Tip #10 - Always Go With Your Gut Instinct 1. Treat the meeting like a job interview During traditional job interviews, the employer is in control. Manage your interview with a prospective contractor in the same way. Don’t f

Angies list After Home Advisor Review: Still in trouble....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6LGz78IAUs Angies list After Home Advisor Review: Stocked dropped again in 2019.... Fall of Angies list. Topics in this video: 0:00 Founded in 1995. 0:30 The best service at one time. 1:48 Stock is down. 2:15 The good days of Angie's list. 4:49 Home Advisor was never good. 5:23 Angie's list not making profit. 5:54 Angie's list merges with HomeAdvisor. 6:35 Contractors not happy about merge. 7:18 Using Angie's list today. 8:25 HomeAdvisor ruins Angie's list. 9:26 Homeowners & contractors aren't happy. 9:35 Conclusion. 11:42 Invitation for public survey. 12:25 Get a FREE Anti-HomeAdvisor t-shirt! The Rise and Fall of Angie’s List Angie’s List was founded in 1995 by Angie Hicks and her business partner William Seelye Oesterle. Hicks produced this system because she wanted to develop a way for customers to be able to find reliable construction contractors. She implemented a ratings system, using data she colle

Mentors for Roofing companies: 8 Tips How to find business Mentor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP8ktgCx4Dw 8 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Mentor for your roofing business In this video, Dmitry lists 8 questions that every roofing business owner should ask themselves before hiring a mentor, signing up for an online class, attending a conference or paying for a consulting service. The market for classes, social media influencers, and motivational coaches is more saturated than it has ever been. Roofers, ask yourselves these questions before you sign up: 00:51 1. Are they a "magician"? 1:45 2. Did they "fake it" or "made it"? 2:30 3. Do you like their personality? 3:00 4. Do you like their lifestyle? 3:45 5. How much does it cost? 4:34 6. Do they inspire you? 5:13 7. Have they achieved what you want to achieve? 5:35 8. Are you ready to implement? 8 Tips for How to Find a Business Mentor 1. Are they a “magician?” Does your mentor only talk a good game, or does he back it up, too? Remember, anyone can c

Roofers: stop walking away from jobs, customer service matters!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8J6ZnuaNNA In this video, Dmitry goes over 5 critical points of how and why customer service is so important in, not only the roofing industry, but any industry. From understanding that hard jobs will improve your business in the long run to dealing with making better content to market your business with. 01:13 - #1 - Serve Every Customer 02:27 - #2 - Hard Jobs Make You A Better Roofer 03:06 - #3 - Your Reputation Will Improve 03:53 - #4 - Create Better Content 05:21 - #5 - It's All About The Customer Roofing Insights The Voice of the Roofing Community http://roofinginsights.com ============================ Roofing Insights Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-56d16c25 ============================ Let's Connect: Facebook: http://facebook.com/roofinginsights Twitter: http://twitter.com/roofinginsights Instagram: http://instagram.com/roofinginsight Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/roofinginsights Tumblr: http://roof

Roofing Insights Arm Wrestling Cup 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-CXgk8yhSQ Roofing Insights Arm Wrestling Cup, Orlando 2019 Register at https://RoofConference.com The 2019 Roofing Insights Arm Wrestling World Cup is coming! This year the event will be held during the Roofing Process Conference in Orlando, FL on December 12th & 13th. Wear your best roofing shirt and get pumped because it is about to go down! This is a CASH ONLY event. WINNER TAKES ALL! We may even give away a special prize... Dmitry's infamous arm wrestling table! See you in Florida! Roofing Insights The Voice of the Roofing Community http://roofinginsights.com ============================ Roofing Insights Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-56d16c25 ============================ Let's Connect: Facebook: http://facebook.com/roofinginsights Twitter: http://twitter.com/roofinginsights Instagram: http://instagram.com/roofinginsight Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/roofinginsights Tumblr: http://roofinginsights.tum

Learn Ice Dam Removal at Next Roofing Class

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv2FGGEkf0Y Learn Ice Dam Removal at Next Roofing Class Register for the next class here: https://roofingclass.com Dmitry explains how in the northern winter, roofing season slows down a bit and gives you advice on how to generate revenue while the winter is upon us. He invites you to join us at the November Roofing Business Class where he will be teaching you how to remove ice dams and manage your equipment, as well as handling the finance side of things. Don't forget, the November class is FREE if you have purchased a ticket to come to our First Annual Roofing Process Conference in Orlando! We hope to see you there!Roofing Insights The Voice of the Roofing Community http://roofinginsights.com ============================ Roofing Insights Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-56d16c25 ============================ Let's Connect: Facebook: http://facebook.com/roofinginsights Twitter: http://twitter.com/roofinginsights In

Does your Roofing Business Size Really Matter?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwobQi9JWw0 Does the size of your Roofing Business really matter? In this video Dmitry talks about your perfect business size. What do your 3 years of records show? How does your area and other factors affect your size? Is there a PERFECT size? Watch and learn! ___ Topics in this video: 0:00 Introduction 1:01 Three Years Record 3:29 Area & Factors 13:50 Thor Construction Fails 14:57 Profit & Your Business Health 16:09 Conclusion Does Size Really Matter? The size of your business is not always as important as the health of your business. In this video, Dmitry explains why bigger is not always better, and why consistency is more valuable than notoriety. 1. Three Year Record The foundation of a business cannot be established until after three years of income reports have been taken. Three years of reports are necessary because you need documentation that your business is sustainable. Any contractor can have one good year, but stringing

Our Dallas Roofing referral: Alliance Construction Services

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW_tKsspHFE #notsponsored: Alliance Construction Services Dallas Referral is recommended Roofing contractor in our network. If you got affected by recent hail storms or mini hurricane you will be in good hands with these guys. Contact Nick Spost at 888-908-5759 or visit their website: allianceconstructionservices.com There are a lot of great roofing and construction companies out there. Unfortunately, sometimes it can be difficult to tell the good from the bad. That's why, here at Roofing Insights, we are going to continue to connect homeowners with great companies in our network. This time, meet Nick Spost of Alliance Construction Services. A couple years ago we visited Nick to see some of the work they were doing in the aftermath of a hurricane. These guys are truly courageous and should be considered heroes for the good work that they accomplished in the wake of tragedy. If you're living in the Dallas area and have been affected by the rec

Roofing Rundown news: Eagle View, Storm Group, Process Conference, Our Network

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eANQkB6eUEg Roofing Rundown: Copyright Infringement, Free Leads, Roofing Insights Class & Conference Roofing Rundown news: Eagle View, Storm Group, Process Conference, Our Network Roofing Rundown is Roofing Insights’ news on the latest topics in the roofing industry. This week Dmitry has many exciting topics to share with you, from lawsuits to leads to conferences and classes. Don’t forget to subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay up to date and like us on Facebook for FREE leads! __ Topics in this video: 0:00 Roofing Rundown is back! 0:27 EagleView wins Lawsuit 1:13 Better Solutions steals business name 4:52 Roofing Conference, December in Orlando 5:36 Free Facebook Leads 9:29 Roofing Business Class, November in Minneapolis __ Roofing Insights The Voice of the Roofing Community http://roofinginsights.com ============================ Roofing Insights Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-56d16c25 ====================

ROOF REPAIR: Use this product to easily stop any water leak!👍👌💪😃😀

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n2QVYDUXvQ Here is a video on how to repair a commercial roof , I did this repair 2 years ago and already went thru 2 heavy storm seasons and not a single leak showed up. try my method , you might like it and get a lot of work on your own. it took us 5 days to finish the whole shopping center roof . subscribe and share if you like it . thanks for watching and supporting my channel. Eric Garcia. Attic Ventilation for a Roof System Proper ventilation in your attic is critical to the longevity of your roof. Any good roofing contractor can inspect your attic and roof and tell you what needs to be done. 5 Tips To Paint Your Roof If you don't want to spend tons of money on the replacement of your roof, make sure you maintain it on a regular basis. Ideally, you may want to repaint your roof within an interval of 5 years. This will help your roof stay pleasant. Aside from this, this will help you keep your roof up to date, and your roof won'