Inside A Roofing PE Deal Nightmare: “I’m gonna go bankrupt.” | Dan Ward

In this episode, Dmitry talks to Dan Ward, owner of Rumble Roofing. 

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Today's guest:
Dan Ward
Rumble Roofing: https://www.rumbleroofing.com
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Insights:
00:00 – Roofing Business Partner
00:11 – Coming Up...
00:55 – Introduction and setting the tone for the conversation
02:18 – Dan Ward’s background and entry into the roofing industry
04:46 – Early career lessons and mistakes that shaped his approach
07:34 – What separates average roofers from top performers
10:12 – Sales fundamentals most contractors overlook
13:05 – Building trust with homeowners in competitive markets
15:48 – The role of leadership in scaling a roofing company
18:36 – Hiring, training, and developing strong teams
21:27 – Common operational bottlenecks in growing roofing businesses
24:19 – Managing reputation and long-term brand value
27:11 – Market changes and how roofers must adapt
30:06 – Advice for contractors stuck at the next growth ceiling
33:14 – Lessons learned from failure and course correction
36:08 – Industry myths that hurt roofing professionals
39:02 – Final insights on discipline, consistency, and longevity
41:32 – Roofing Insights Belt
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