#182 Roofing Business Success: From Contractor to CEO in a Growing Industry
from Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast
by John Wilson
Published: Tue Apr 01 2025
Show Notes
How to Scale a Roofing Business to $20M+ | Marketing, Leadership & Growth Strategies. Eddie Griffin, owner and president of Brown Roofing in Connecticut, shares his journey from starting in the roofing industry at just 13 years old to building a multi-million-dollar business. From hands-on experience to mastering business strategy, Eddie reveals how he scaled Brown Roofing to $20M+ in annual revenue with effective marketing, subcontracted crews, and a strong leadership structure
🚀 In This Episode, We Cover:
🔹 The power of Google My Business (GMB) & Local Service Ads (LSAs) for lead generation
🔹 How strategic hiring & project management drive success
🔹 Overcoming seasonality challenges in the roofing industry
🔹 The role of Klaus Roofing Systems & key partnerships in scaling a business
🔹 The importance of financial oversight & long-term client relationships
💼 Special Thanks to Service Scalers
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💡 Shoutout to Avoca AI!
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🎙️ Episode Hosts:
🗣️ John Wilson – Follow on X
🗣️ Jack Carr – Follow on X
🎧 Episode Guest:
🗣️ Eddie Griffin
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