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Roofing Insights Podcast

Dmitry Lipinskiy

67 episodes

3 months ago

Grab your coffee and join Dmitry Lipinskiy—former contractor and home improvement expert—for Morning Brew with Homeowners. With 20 years in the trades, Dmitry brings real-world advice to homeowner questions and no-nonsense takes on home improvement stories and trends. From dealing with contractors to choosing the right materials, no topic is off-limits. It's honest, practical help to tackle your next big project with confidence. Real talk. Real experience. Real help for homeowners—only on Mor...

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Grab your coffee and join Dmitry Lipinskiy—former contractor and home improvement expert—for Morning Brew with Homeowners. With 20 years in the trades, Dmitry brings real-world advice to homeowner questions and no-nonsense takes on home improvement stories and trends. From dealing with contractors to choosing the right materials, no topic is off-limits. It's honest, practical help to tackle your next big project with confidence. Real talk. Real experience. Real help for homeowners—only on Mor...

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/67)

Roofing Insights Podcast

Good vs. GREAT Roofing Content | Jon Cater

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Jonathan Cater, founder of Creator's Den and Chief Marketing Officer at AlphaOne Exteriors. Video Sponsor: alivo.ai (Mention Dmitry for a deal!) 00:00 – Intro 01:59 – Coming Up 02:27 – Presentation 03:00 – Introducing John: The Quiet Force in Content Creation 08:09 – Learning From Others: The Real Key to Growth 09:00 – The Pride of Building Studios Across the Country 13:55 – The Real Difference Between a Media Company and a Creator 17:00 – Calling Out th...

6 days ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

The Lamborghini Roofer: What Success Really Costs | Codey Eatherton

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Codey Eatherton, owner of Rapid Response Roofing. 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – Sponsor: Hook Agency 02:13 – Coming Up 02:58 – From Roofer to CEO: Corey’s Journey Begins 05:10 – Hardest Challenges: Labor, Sales & Leadership 07:19 – When Growth Backfires: Losing Half the Revenue 09:44 – Scaling Too Fast & the Million-Dollar Lesson 11:43 – Money Mistakes Every Young Owner Makes 13:31 – The Future of Roofing: AI vs. Old School Work Ethic 16:15 – Marketing w...

1 week ago

44 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

I Made More as a Sales Rep Than Owning My Roofing Company | Taylor Ammons

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Taylor Ammons, owner of Paragon Roofing. 00:00 – Intro 00:43 – Coming Up 01:21 – Hook Agency tattoo story 03:21 – From college dropout to factory worker 08:54 – Networking beyond door knocking 09:06 – From cars to roofs: who has the better reputation? 11:23 – Creating fake damage while storm chasing 12:00 – From drug addiction to a new start 14:01 – Confident, successful, and cocky 14:51 – Starting a company out of ego and arrogance 15:00 – Inside ...

1 week ago

54 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

What's REALLY Behind the AVCO Roofing Controversy | Heath Hicks

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Heath Hicks, co-founder of The Catch-All. 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – Coming Up 01:30 – Presentation 03:00 – Talking about Heath Hicks’ legal battles 10:51 – The advice I should’ve taken 11:05 – Take 5% out every month — for life 12:09 – Biggest salary I ever had: $60K 12:47 – Ten years into roofing ownership 13:55 – Focus on profit for one year 14:45 – Transition to next guest: volume check 15:13 – Contractors love throwing money at ads 21:00 – Let go of the day-to...

2 weeks ago

54 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

Roofing, TikTok & Truth Bombs | John Senac

In this episode, Dmitry talks to John Senac, The Roof Pro. 00:00 – Intro 00:32 – Coming Up 01:02 – Presentation 01:57 – TikTok and Roofing 03:42 – What Most Roofers Miss 04:40 – Social Media vs. Websites 06:16 – Skills vs. Systems 08:30 – Identifying red flags in performance data 09:47 – Sales training vs. operations training 10:20 – Understanding the homeowner’s life cycle 11:36 – The four types of people in every company 12:37 – Checking if your process is broken 13:53 - Adjusters on Site 1...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

Rise, Fall & Rebuild | Mike ‘Hammer’ Martinez

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Mike 'Hammer' Martinez, Founder of Call Center Doctors. 00:00 – Intro 01:49 – Work Ninjas 02:52 – Getting into sales: from telemarketing to chasing success 05:54 – The Wolf of Wall Street mindset and lessons from that culture 08:45 – Losing it all and rebuilding after business failure 12:23 – Transition into solar and life-changing years in Mexico 14:48 – Joining SVG and becoming a top sales performer 17:39 – Hurricane hustles and the CMR experience gone wrong...

4 weeks ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

From Roofing Failure to Tech Founder | Eric Ellison

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Eric Ellison, Founder of Ichor. 00:00 – Intro 00:29 – Welcome back to the RoofingInsights Podcast 01:04 – From rookie to $5.7M in the first year, scaling to $14M – how it happened 02:12 – The storm that boosted the business 03:30 – Before roofing – Eric’s entrepreneur journey 04:00 – Struggles, mentors & marketing start 05:00 – Downsides of growing too fast 05:35 – When chaos takes over your roofing company 06:18 – The harsh reality of ba...

1 month ago

40 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

Caught on Camera: Roofing Sales Rep Exposes Insurance Scams | Bill Meyers

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Bill Meyers, former rep for Evolve Construction. 00:00 – Intro 03:28 – Whistleblowing in roofing 03:57 – Fake damage & insurance restoration exposed 05:23 – Caught on camera: creating damage for claims 07:29 – The iPhone used as a tool to damage homes 10:09 – Bag of ice, Airbnb, and manufactured storm damage 12:36 – From labor department to police: when fraud gets real 14:53 – $800,000 in stolen insurance checks 19:11 – Insurance fraud charges explained 22...

1 month ago

40 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

Roofing Lawyer Exposes Insurance Secrets | Galen Hair

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Galen Hair, Managing Partner at Insurance Claim HQ. 00:00 – Sponsor: Estimate Experts 00:07 – Coming Up 01:02 – Kicking Off: Setting the Tone 03:15 – Why This Conversation Matters 06:04 – Early Lessons Learned the Hard Way 09:18 – Breaking Down Industry Myths 12:41 – Turning Setbacks Into Opportunities 15:56 – What Nobody Tells You About Growth 19:12 – The Hidden Challenges Behind Success 22:25 – From Struggles to Big Wins 25:43 – How to Handle Pressure ...

1 month ago

46 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

How CMAC Roofing Built a $100M Business with Faith, Loyalty & Respect | Christian Viveiros

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Christian Vivieros, Owner of CMAC Roofing. 00:00 – Intro 00:06 – Coming Up 01:02 – First Steps in the Industry 01:52 – Stories and Connections in Houston 02:28 – Workouts, CrossFit, and Physical Discipline 03:15 – What Does Exercise Have to Do with Roofing? 04:02 – “People First”: Business Philosophy at Cmac Roofing 05:16 – Core Values: Faith, Loyalty, and Respect 07:44 – How to Keep Your Team Humble While Earning $100M a Year 09:46 – How to Manage Offic...

1 month ago

30 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

Growth Secrets: What's NEXT in Restoration? | Alex Duta

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Alex Duta, Founder of Albiware. 00:00 – Roofing Business Partner 00:07 – Coming Up 00:48 – Kicking Off: The Roofing Journey Begins 05:14 – Early Struggles and Breakthrough Moments 09:40 – Building a Strong Team from the Ground Up 14:06 – Why Company Culture Defines Long-Term Success 18:32 – Marketing Moves That Changed the Game 22:58 – Overcoming Fear and Taking Big Risks 27:24 – Turning Setbacks into Opportunities 31:50 – The Power of Trus...

1 month ago

1 hour 16 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

From Lawyer to Roofer in 1 Year | Jared Lichtin

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Jared Litchin, CEO of Radiant Roofing. 00:00 – Sponsor: The Catch All 00:07 – Coming Up 01:00 – Meet Jared Lichtin: From Law to Roofing 06:45 – From Real Estate to Roofing Sales Success 12:30 – Implementation Over Information 15:00 – Building the Radiant Roofing Brand 20:15 – Hard Lessons Working with Contractors 25:40 – Why Customer Trust Is Everything 34:00 – Hunger vs. Experience in Roofing 41:15 – Financial Discipline and Avoiding Costly Mistakes 49:...

1 month ago

1 hour 14 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

Losing Control at $2M/Month | Kevin Kirkwood

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Kevin Kirkwood, Owner of Invictus Roofing. 00:00 – Sponsor: Job Nimbus 00:30 – Coming Up 01:09 – From Rock Stage to Roofing: Kevin Kirkwood’s Career Shift 04:10 – The Story Behind “Fox Haven” and Business Naming Lessons 07:45 – Doubling Revenue Repeatedly: What Had to Change Every Time 11:00 – Losing Control at $2M/Month (and How He Got It Back) 15:10 – Why Systemizing Production Nearly Broke the Company 18:30 – The $75...

2 months ago

52 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

The #1 Reason Referrals Beat Advertising in Roofing | Matthew Danskin

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Matthew Danskin, CEO of Restoration Referral System. 00:00 – Sponsor: GoNano 00:50 – Coming Up 01:31 – Opening Up: The Start of the Roofing Journey 05:02 – Early Struggles and Lessons Learned 08:29 – Building a Strong Company Culture 11:57 – How to Find and Keep the Right People 15:23 – The Marketing Moves That Changed Everything 18:49 – Overcoming Fear and Taking Big Risks 22:16 – When Things Don’t Go as Planned...

2 months ago

50 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

Roofing Vandalism Is Out of Control | Chris Zimmerman

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Chris Zimmerman, Owner of At Your Service Roofing. 00:00 – Sponsor: RainDrop Gutter Guard 00:23 – Coming Up 01:11 – The Untold Story Behind the Roofing Journey 04:45 – Early Struggles and Key Lessons Learned 08:12 – Building a Team That Shares the Same Vision 11:39 – Why Company Culture Shapes Everything 15:06 – The Challenges of Growth in Roofing 18:33 – How to Win Trust with Homeowners 22:00 – Marketing Moves T...

2 months ago

53 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

Scaling a Roofing Business Without Losing Your Identity | Chris Townsend

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Chris Townsend, Founder of Can't Quit Consulting. 00:00 – Intro 00:36 – Starting Strong: The First Steps in Building a Roofing Business 04:28 – Lessons Learned from Early Mistakes 08:22 – Why Company Culture Shapes Long-Term Success 12:15 – Building a Team That Truly Fits 16:08 – The Role of Leadership in Growth 20:01 – Marketing That Actually Works for Roofers 24:12 – Overcoming the Fear of Change in Business 2...

2 months ago

59 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

Why 70% of US Roofers Don’t Offer Repairs — But He Does $1.8M/Year | Marc Reitzel

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Marc Reitzel, CEO of Reitzel Home Improvement. 00:00 Sponsor: The Catch All 00:18 Intro 01:04 The Problem Most Roofers Don’t See Coming 04:30 How Poor Branding Holds Back Great Companies 07:53 The Hidden Cost of Blending In 11:20 Why Your Company Name Matters More Than You Think 14:46 Logos, Colors, and First Impressions 18:14 Standing Out in a Crowded Roofing Market 21:42 When Is the Right Time to Rebrand? 25:20 Avoiding the Most Common Rebranding Mista...

2 months ago

55 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

$1M in Roofing Sales = Minimum Wage? The Brutal Truth | Dan Walrack

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Dan Walrack, Founder of Go Beyond The Hustle. 00:00 – Intro 00:43 - Why Contractors Struggle With Margins 03:02 – Pricing Disasters After the Storm 05:11 – The Xactimate Problem Everyone Ignores 07:18 – How to Negotiate With Carriers Like a Pro 09:26 – Building Trust With Homeowners in Minutes 11:15 – Why Most Roofing Businesses Fail Within 5 Years 13:47 – The “Free Roof” Sales Trap 15:58 – Using Supplements to Save Your Profit 18:34 – The One Thing That Gets ...

2 months ago

46 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

The Fine Print: How Big Brands Fight to Bury Homeowner Claims | Morning Brew

Grab your coffee and join Dmitry Lipinskiy—former contractor and home improvement expert—for Morning Brew with Homeowners. With 20 years in the trades, Dmitry brings real-world advice to homeowner questions and no-nonsense takes on home improvement stories and trends. From dealing with contractors to choosing the right materials, no topic is off-limits. It's honest, practical help to tackle your next big project with confidence. Real talk. Real experience. Real help for homeowners—only on Mor...

2 months ago

54 minutes

Roofing Insights Podcast

$184M in Insurance Claims: What Public Adjusters DON’T Tell You | Jack Hanks

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Jack Hanks, CEO of VPA Public Claims Adjusting. 00:00 – Intro 01:36 – Managing $184 Million in Claims 03:12 – Puerto Rico’s 7-Year Insurance Battle 04:37 – Growing Without Losing the Personal Touch 06:07 – Hurricane Prep: How to Handle 2,000 Claims in Months 07:18 – Standing Out After the Storm 08:13 – When to Say “No” to a Claim 11:02 – Garbage Claims Are Killing the Industry 12:07 – Florida’s Roofing Crisis Explained 13:23 – How Insurance Changed Since the 9...

2 months ago

1 hour