# Dave Sullivan

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Podcast 489: Is Your Roofing Business Healthy? The Silent Problems That Hurt Profits Before You Even Know They’re There

Every healthy roofing business is built on a strong foundation. In this episode, Dave shares why the smartest contractors inspect their business just as carefully as they inspect every roof. EPISODE DESCRIPTION Is your roofing business healthy? Most roofing contractors know exactly what's happenin…

490: Why Your Roofing Company Has Plenty of Work—but No Money

How can a roofing company have plenty of work—and still have no money? The phones are ringing, salespeople are selling, crews are busy, and revenue may even be growing. But the owner is putting money into the company, credit-card balances are increasing, and every dollar that comes in seems to disa…

491: Your Roofing Closing Rate Is Wrong with John DeLaurier | Roofing Business Health Check

Most roofing contractors believe they know their closing rate. The problem is that they are usually calculating it incorrectly—or relying on gut feeling instead of accurate numbers. In this episode, Dave is joined by former Roofer Show co-host John DeLaurier from ProLine to examine the sales leg of…

Halloween Havoc 1994: Flair vs Hogan For Their Careers!

In our previous episode, we covered Hulk Hogan's arrival at WCW at Bash at the Beach 1994. We all know that in wrestling, you don't only do it once, and you always raise the stakes for the second one. Not only was Hogan vs Flair in a cage, it was a retirement match, meaning whoever lost had to give…

492: Why More Roofing Leads Won’t Fix a Broken Sales Process with Chris Diroll

Chris Diroll of SMA Support explains why roofing contractors may not need more leads—they may need better follow-up, clearer processes and someone responsible for consistent implementation. Show Notes: Most roofing contractors believe more leads will solve their sales problems. But what if the real…

493: Stop Guessing What’s Wrong With Your Roofing Business

A $4 million roofing contractor is busy and short on cash. He thinks he needs more leads. But once we examine the whole business, the real problems are somewhere else. A roofing contractor calls me and says: Dave, we’re doing $4 million a year. We’re busy, but there’s never enough cash. I think we …

494: Your Roofing Company Made Money. Can You Trust the Numbers?

An eight-figure roofing company is busy and completing plenty of work, but the profit is not what the owner expects. Dave Sullivan and construction accounting expert Diane Gilson explain how the timing of income and job costs can distort a roofing company’s monthly profit. DESCRIPTION How can an ei…

495: Where Did the Cash Go? 5 Cash Flow Mistakes That Can Kill a Roofing Business

A roofing company can have plenty of money in the bank and still have a serious cash flow problem. Customer deposits may already be committed to jobs you haven’t produced. Material bills, payroll, subcontractors and taxes are coming due. And if you’re growing, the cash problem can get worse fast. I…

496: Why Your Roof Repairs Aren’t as Profitable as You Think

Roof repairs can look very profitable until you add up what they really cost. Dave Sullivan breaks down roof repair pricing, hidden costs, the right customer, repair operations, and the numbers contractors need to track to know if their repairs are actually making money. EPISODE DESCRIPTION Roof re…

498: Why More Sales Won’t Fix a Broken Roofing Business

Your roofing company is doing millions in revenue. You're selling jobs, keeping your crews busy, and working harder than ever. So why isn't there more money in the bank? And why can't you take a two-week vacation without worrying about the business? More leads and more sales aren't necessarily the …