# Podcast 488: More Roofing Leads Won’t Fix a Broken Sales System—with Ryan Groth

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Podcast: [The Roofer Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-roofer-show-1115955)
Published: 2026-07-27T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://theroofercoach.com/488
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Most roofing contractors don’t have a lead problem—they have a sales-system problem. In this episode, Dave Sullivan sits down with sales expert Ryan Groth to explain how roofing contractors can build a sales organization that converts leads consistently, even when the owner isn’t personally involved in every sale. EPISODE DESCRIPTION Hiring salespeople doesn’t automatically fix your sales problems. Without a defined process, training, accountability, and consistent follow-up, adding salespeople can create even more chaos. Dave Sullivan and Ryan Groth break down what roofing contractors need to build a predictable sales organization. They discuss speed-to-lead, booking rates, consultative selling, sales meetings, coaching, and the key performance indicators every contractor should track. Ryan explains why many salespeople rely on “quote and hope” instead of following a repeatable process. Dave shares how he managed his own sales organization, used reports to stay informed while away from the business, and held his team accountable without becoming involved in every sale. The message is simple: before you spend more money generating leads, make sure you have a system that converts the leads you already have. This conversation was originally published in October 2025. We’re bringing it back because contractors are paying more than ever for leads, making sales conversion and follow-up even more important today. YOU’LL LEARN Why more leads won’t fix a broken sales process How speed-to-lead affects your booking rate Why salespeople need a defined, repeatable process The difference between consultative selling and “quote and hope” How to set realistic individual and team sales goals Which sales KPIs every roofing contractor should track How to structure an effective weekly sa…

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