In Episode 28, we sit down with Andy Near, the powerhouse behind Next Level Roofer, to talk about his journey from residential roofing to mastering commercial coatings — and building a family-driven business that thrives in both profit and purpose.
From scaling strategically to learning coatings from the ground up, Andy shares exactly how he built momentum, created trust through demos and videos, and turned small wins into big opportunities.
If you’ve ever wondered how to transition into coatings, simplify your systems, and win commercial work — this episode is packed with gold.
🕒 Chapters
00:00 - Guest introduction and early life
03:15 - Marriage struggles, reset, and naming the company
05:15 - Scaling, shifting to commercial work, and antiscaling
06:58 - Family involvement and celebrating big wins
13:50 - Details of the biggest job and scope (roof coating vs foam)
16:57 - How Andy learned coatings and partnering with a manufacturer
23:38 - Advice on adding coatings, prep, thickness, and warranties
29:51 - Building trust with demos, videos, and creative demonstrations
38:13 - Serving customers, giving value, and playing the long game
49:15 - Sales cycles, automation, simplicity, and operating a small commercial crew
60:22 - Time freedom, success, retirement plans, and closing thoughts
🔗 Connect with Andy Near
🌐 Website: https://nextlevelroofer.com
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📧 Email: andy@roofsbyempire.com
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