# Why Networking Beats Marketing for Roofing Companies with Nicholas Riley

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Podcast: [Roofing Success](https://stenobird.com/podcast/roofing-success-256241)
Published: 2026-06-16T05:00:00+00:00
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Most roofers spend more money on marketing when they want more leads. Nicholas Riley believes there's a better way. After spending nearly a decade in consulting with KPMG and Deloitte, Nick left the corporate world to buy Driftwood Builders Roofing in Austin, Texas. What he discovered surprised him: some of the best growth opportunities don't come from marketing. They come from relationships. In this episode, Nick shares why networking with realtors, insurance agents, and other local profe...

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