The Roofr Report
by Roofr
Join our host Pete McKendrick as we bring on seasoned guests with hands-on experience to offer their insight on topics like roofing, technology, and entrepreneurship. Brought to you by roofr.com.
Podcast episodes
Season 3
Working Smarter: The Story Of Bradford Xteriors
In this insightful episode of the Roofer Report podcast, host Pete McKendrick welcomes Jason Shumway, our celebrated ‘Roofr of the Month’ for April. Jason shares his remarkable journey from starting Bradford Xteriors on the heels of Hurricane Ike to becoming a multifaceted entrepreneur with investments spread across the roofing industry and real estate. Discover Jason's philosophy on keeping a business profitable within a 'sweet spot' of revenue, and how he's adjusting to the digital shift in roofing operations. Plus, get a sneak peek into his latest venture, Bradford Roofing Supply, and hear his unique perspective on the evolving landscape of the roofing industry driven by youth and technology. This episode is a must-listen for anyone keen on understanding the keys to longevity and success in the competitive roofing market.
The Story Behind Master Craft Roofing
In this episode of The Roofer Report, our host Pete has an insightful conversation with Joe Andrews, owner of Mastercraft Roofing, notoriously known for his innate ability to flawlessly blend old-school customer service with modern tools for outstanding results. Joe's journey in the construction industry started at the tender age of 12, witnessing the pitfalls of traditional practices and deciding to make a difference. Over the years, he established Mastercraft Roofing and earned an impressive reputation with his focus on trust, quality, and high standards of customer satisfaction. Joe dives into the insurance side of roofing, his expansion plans, and his focus on creating an unbeatable brand through employee welfare. This episode sheds light on the importance of reputation, customer trust, and building strong work relationships in the roofing industry. Tune in to get an exclusive look into Joe’s success strategy.
Roofr CRM: The What & Why
We're kicking off 2024 and Season 3 of the Roofr Report with a much-anticipated guest. Roofr's very own CEO and founder, Richy Nelson, joins Pete to share the story behind the Roofr CRM. What's the goal of Roofr? Was a CRM always the plan? How did Roofr get started? And what connection does Richy have to the roofing industry? Why start a roofing tech company, anyway? In this very special episode of the Roofr Report Podcast, you'll get to know Richy's story. Discover the "what" and "why" behind the Roofr CRM, and learn what's to come for this fast-growing tech company. Special thank you to or host, Pete McKendrick for hosting, and Richy Nelson for joining. To learn more about Roofr, click HERE.
Season 2
Buying a Roof: A Homeowner vs. A Roofr
As a roofer, how confident are you in the experience a homeowner has? Well, in this episode, you can hear it directly from someone who bought a roof! Jennifer Cote shares her experience shopping for roofs, including what made her choose the contractor she did, what would have won her business quicker, and 3 things roofers can do in 2024 to ensure they sell more roofs. Nic Capobianco joins to provide the perspective from a roofer and, as always, Pete is there to host the whole episode. Don't miss out. This is a good one.
The Rise of AI — In & Out Of Roofing
If anyone knows AI, it's Sebastian Jimenez. As CEO of RillaVoice — a speech analysis AI tool for sales — AI is his bead and butter. In this special Roofr Report, Sebastian joins our host, Pete McKendrick, to talk about the rise of AI both in roofing and outside of it, how it's changing the way we connect with others, and what impact it is already having (and will have!) on the world of roofing.