# 487: Before You Try to Grow Your Roofing Company, Answer This One Question

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Podcast: [The Roofer Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-roofer-show-1115955)
Published: 2026-07-17T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://theroofercoach.com/487
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2c3eca27-b929-4e47-a04e-d9ff36f76b5e.mp3
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How to build the right roofing business instead of chasing someone else's roadmap. Episode Description Every roofing owner wants to grow. But before you spend another dollar on marketing, hire another salesperson, or invest in a new CRM, there's one question you need to answer. What are you really trying to build? In this solo episode, Dave Sullivan shares the exact process he uses before working with a new coaching client. Instead of jumping straight to marketing or sales, he starts by understanding the owner's goals, diagnosing the business, and identifying the real constraint that's holding the company back. You'll learn why the problem you think you have is often just a symptom—and how defining the right destination leads to better decisions, better systems, and more profitable growth. In This Episode: Why the problem you call about is rarely the real problem Why every roofing business needs a different roadmap The first things Dave reviews before meeting a new client How your website and Google reviews reveal hidden opportunities Why "Sell Work • Do Work • Keep Score" is the foundation of every roofing business The numbers every owner should understand How to identify the biggest constraint in your business Why profit and freedom often matter more than growth Free Resource Download Dave's FREE One-Page Business Plan. Before you worry about more leads, get clear on your destination, your ideal customer, and the business you're trying to build. 👉 https://theroofercoach.com/1-page-plan/ Sponsors SMA Support Need help building systems without adding more to your plate? SMA Support provides trained virtual team members for roofing contractors, including inside sales, customer service, production support, bookkeeping, and administrative assistance. Learn more. ProLine O…

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