5 Reasons you will fail in Roofing Business | Roofing Insights

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From Insights: 01:29 You won't keep customers happy 04:08 Your ego won't let you delegate 06:00 If you like to dwell on failures 08:39 Shoutout to Atlas 09:59 If you are a jerk 13:13 If you can't save money

[@seba1052]

I read these and I knew I would make it

[@edwoodstock79]

Dmitry you are my mentor. Everytime I look for answers....all I got to do is watch your videos. Thank you for everything that you do.

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Check out roofing-school.com my friend, try it for free for 7 days. Way more answers inside!

[@mitchketron]

I definitely needed this, Dmitri. We are a small roofing company in North Idaho. It's just my brother and I - 25 & 28 years old. This is our 4th year in business, and we're learning the industry is a marathon, not a sprint. It's been a long season, my new saying is "Every day is Monday." At first, it was simply in jest. But now, every day truly is Monday, and it's no longer a simple minded virtue gesture, but an exhausting reality. It brings to mind the good ol' boy phrase "proper planning prevents pitiful performance." I can't wait to find the mental bandwidth and time in our production schedule to meet you and attend one of your classes. Thanks for everything you do. You're a standup guy with a clear, genuine vision.

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Thanks Mitch! Come to our biggest event this year in Orlando. You will make great friends, will meet my mentors and people who changed my business, I promise you will be grateful you did and will be back next year. Traveling and meeting others helps my head to be clear from depression. This is not an easy business to be in and we need friends

[@RR_184]

@@RoofingInsights3.0 this is the absolute truth. I've been in the roofing game from installer, repair guy, rep for a major shingle manufacturer, and now running my own business. I never know what day it is anymore but I've built a great network of people over the years and they continue to keep me busy. Those friends, though, also keep me from losing my mind at times. We all need friends and a good work life balance. Im still working on that balance (Hurricane Laura in my home state didn't help!) but can't wait til December to meet up with some great folks at the conference to learn some great things, share ideas, and let off some steam.

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

@@RR_184 cant wait to meet you too!!! I was just in Lake Charles today, crazy!!! In New Orleans tonight, crazy city

[@RR_184]

@@RoofingInsights3.0 I'm staying in my camper that I towed over to Lafayette, about an hour away from Lake Charles. Closest I can get and have electricity... Glad you were able to see the damage here for yourself. Media didn't do it justice. See you soon! Be safe in NOLA!

[@kadinhendrickson8968]

Hey Mitch, where in Idaho are you guys located? I’m in Kalispell Montana and have been wanting to go to one of Dmitrys events. Just to hopefully meet likeminded business owners near me. I’m 23 years old, and my business is just over 2 years old. It’s just me right now with one kid that helps me when I need it

[@martinsanders4087]

No joke, you just gave me a kick in my ass! I took the unlimited roofing license test Wednesday morning in Chicago and I still don't know if I passed, but yeah I'm literally saying I need some coaching, I'm guy in every situation you mentioned and more, but I haven't given up on this yet and idk why because most everything else in my life has been neglected to keep pursuing alot of bad habits that will in fact destroy me and my company, I need to change, I'm sure how, but I'm willing. I'll know if I passed in the next day or three

[@d-man4937]

Some of the best advice I've heard. Thanks my man. I've never forgotten what you told us a couple of years ago either " you reap what you sow"... So true

[@MisfitoX]

I'm not in the roofing industry but this is very true for other trades as well. Thank you.

[@richardtooley2181]

Awesome video. I’ve been in business for 30+years and have failed a few times. All from things mentioned in this video. Awesome information and principles to follow. I always had employees never subcontractors, and I always felt like I had to have the best of everything including trucks, equipment, etc. all those bills come due in the winter months also when there’s no work going on. Overhead is a killer of a business. Keep the overhead low. Can’t thank you enough. Keep up the great work.

[@Sle3p520]

Awesome advice! You got a new sub. I just started commercial roofing this summer and I love it so far! Aspirations to own my own company some day. Thanks for the helpful tips!

[@pablopence2429]

This is one of the best videos i have ever seen on character building, and i am not even in construction...

[@2SanityAtitsBest2]

This is one of the highest value videos I've seen from you. Great work, as always.

[@gregwhyte8177]

I just started my roofing company and your video are helping

[@Preppylife4ever]

Great video definitely could use your help on a few of these things. Thanks again for your videos

[@vernonbontrager1590]

Hey Dmitry,thank you for your inspiring videos. I need some schooling!

[@unknown6192]

My company is a family business of 44 years in San Diego, I have taken it over we are a general contractor that specializes in roofing, I am definitely guilty of 2 and 3. I am highly rated and spend a lot of time keeping it that way. Although I am not as successful as I wish to be I make a comfortable living. Reading the comment I completely understand the struggle of this business. I would say the hardest parts is finding people that are willing to work a job like this, and training them properly. I am starting to let go and trust other people, it is hard. My worst fear is having a 1000 warranty calls on behalf of a lame employee, the other problem is to get on those warranties right away before they turn into a problem. This is an extremely hard business to be in, but I am proud of my trade and my reputation. The rest of you keep up the hard work, and thank you for this video I really needed to watch this, you are not kidding about the depression you can have in this industry as an owner.

[@SFCISME]

23 years in business and things have changed and continue to change. I would say ego/delegation have always been my achilles heel. Fortunately I never self destructed but I question how long I want to continue to run the rat race myself. I am still too young to retire imo, but I believe I could.

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

You are honest with yourself and based on your comments in the past I will say you great future here, just ask for help when you need it, don’t be stubborn, ask yourself what you really want and you will figure out how to get there. Let me know if I can help you in any way. Dmitry

[@SFCISME]

@@RoofingInsights3.0 Hey Thanks Dmitri. I enjoy your channel here as well. You are good at placing the mirror in front of us. I also believe your being from Russia also gives you a different set of eyes than most of us. And yes I am stubborn... lol

[@warrennorth141]

I sent my contractor application out about 3 weeks ago, ironically all my bosses since I started working in construction did all five of those things you said in your video if you do you will fail in business and sure enough there all out of business. My current employer be been working for for 4 years and he was great at first and then he started to buy a bunch of properties and a year ago a restaurant with condos then he goes and completely remodels both the restaurant and the condos. To make a long story short a couple months later the pay checks stopped coming in and even though he couldn’t pay us he still demanded we work 60 hours a week and would make promises to pay us and when the day would arrive his cell phone would be off. Since then 5 employees have quit,one tried to steal a work van but ended up wrapping it around a telephone pole, then he took my work truck away from me and took all his tools and made buy all my own tools so when I got my own tools and equipment and I still was having to chase him for my money, always getting shorted on my pay, getting yelled and screamed at, and having to listen to him preach about being the greatest business man in ocean city I knew what I had to do. So I sent my application out and I haven’t told but when I did get it I wanted to tell him I would still work for him and just start slowly starting my roofing company but I have a feeling when I tell him he’s gonna lose it and just fire me on the spot . So I am a little nervous and I went on KZbin for some help and I watched your video and it was great but at the same it was a little disheartening to hear that fact 80 percent of business fail by their third or fifth year. It’s no surprise they do because I’ve seen this behavior over and over again in all my bosses and threw my eyes it’s common sense that behavior would lead you to that result . I just hope I don’t get tempted with such behavior and lose self control. Thank you so much Dmitry for making this video , I wrote down some notes on an index card and plan to tape it to my dashboard tomorrow so I don’t lose focus to the end goal. I’ll check out these books you said I could find in the comments section and if there’s any other advise you can offer it would be immensely appreciated! Have a fabulous evening!

[@sparksmcgee6641]

How's it going since you posted this? Hope your successful. If you're interested in moving to Colorado I'm looking for someone to be a partner in a roofing business. Sparks

[@sparksmcgee6641]

How's it going since you posted this? Hope your successful. If you're interested in moving to Colorado I'm looking for someone to be a partner in a roofing business. Sparks

[@ianandrews8773]

Thank you for this information because it absolutely applies to me although I am successful. I have a lot of personal repairs that need to be done.

[@willhall7684]

What brand shirt is that? I hate the way the collars curl up on my under armour polos & they are getting worn out. I need to get new shirts but want to find a brand that looks a little nicer.

[@Winchester-ii5oe]

Im about to get my c39 roofing license. I honestly dont see nothing bad on a one man operation. I like getting my hands dirty, maybe get a helper.

[@jaysickify]

Had a rough couples weeks and your video helped me thank you.

[@villamar002]

Thank you for this video. What your saying is very true I see one problem i have and I recognize it , iv been working towards fixing it . Thanks again for the advice and tips you give!

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Thanks for feedback! Recognizing problem is the first step in fixing it.

[@TunkPotterSV]

What a great video, you sure look like you've mastered all the items you mentioned. respect!

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shannel9467]

Hello I'd recently watch your roofing insights and got so much thrilled having these mentor. I definitely need these guidance. Somehow Were started to manage our metal roofing business with my husband here in Philippines. Hoping you can reach me love to attend one of your classes.

[@mejhon6592]

All what you talk about customer service and leadership.

[@MahamedAly]

Amazing bro

[@CalebShelburne]

Great video, really appreciate the message. The honesty and perspective of this video is great. On another note, you should really do a video going through your bookshelf, I was trying to zoom in and see what secrets you have back there.

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Notes taken, give me few weeks and video will be up

[@nevg5908]

@@RoofingInsights3.0 Yes, this is a very big problem in my area as well. I'd love to hear more insight on how to address this 👍

[@Heisrisen237]

Great video. I struggle with letting go personally and at work. I'm improving on it but I'm my worst critic

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

It’s not a bad quality!!! If you are critical about yourself other people will not be able to criticize you much (hopefully). I have the same problem.

[@ericbolton5212]

Dmitry - do you think it is ok to work “in” your business more than “on” in the first year in order to learn and master your own processes? Thanks

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

I think first year you have to. You don’t have a business to work on, you have to create it by working in it.

[@smorebone]

Would Love some coaching from you... I was getting mentored by someone who was a jerk with an ego problem, wants to run and control every single thing, Started and shut down two companies in 2 years who never wanted to delegate anything. As intelligent as he is when it comes to construction he has all of these problems listed in this video. I Just cannot be around him anymore so started watching KZbin videos. I would love to fly out to one of your conventions.

[@AndresHernandez-pk1bw]

Good video with good advice. Keep it up!

[@ezequielrios3880]

Thank you for the info l love to see your videos

[@rocketman3158]

Customer is always right!

[@miklomorales4768]

I was in roofing business, 93% of crews in my area are drunks and drink on the job I quit roofing I am now doing gutters with way less stress and more profit :)

[@rawkerluuxd6006]

What do you do with gutters? Do you repair and clean them?

[@miklomorales4768]

@@rawkerluuxd6006 Sometimes, mostly we install new gutters we shape them with our machines that we pull inside an enclosed trailer They're about 10k each though but we been got that money back

[@frankcana9296]

Every second was worth it, Love it !!!

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Best feedback... Not many watch our videos to the end...

[@mobiletech8400]

this was great, thanks!

[@pauldebeer7279]

I needed this video 8 years ago! :-)

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

But you didn’t fail yet! Congrats!

[@pauldebeer7279]

You only fail when you quit!

[@orikantor5423]

I’m orlando based , I’m a GC and roofer . Love to talk .

[@Moneyentrepreneurbusiness]

Great video man, keep it up!

[@mider9996]

Good insights, even if a company has say 4 out of 5 stars, I’m weary and look at the reviews. Even in companies as low as 2 I ignore reviews because they are frivolous like long wait times at a dr, meaning things that can’t be fixed vs scams etc

[@tinamcwilliams7029]

You make a lot of sense I mean winter I. Bad hear Vt

[@Juan-ij4nu]

I know the roofing work because I’ve been doing it fir a while I want to start a company or start selling jobs myself what is the first thing I must do. My dad is a sub contractor and we work for a 4.5 rated company we do good I just think it’s time I become the middle man. Need any type of guidance

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Roofing-school.com is my answer!

[@brianguzman2994]

This was needed I want to go to contracting school

[@brianguzman2994]

Your roofing school *

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Sign up online: roofing-school.com

[@MiguelGAArmourSolutions-ny6wy]

Awesome video.

[@toppeak5328]

Hey Dimitri my name is Austin I have a small construction company mostly exterior siding and roofing and I’ve been struggling for the last year of what I should do if I should keep going or quit right now is doing OK because we had a big storm here but I’m not sure what to do after the storm is over

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Work on your process. Storm is good but don’t rely on it. Take as much work as you can handle, make some easy money and invest it in education after the storm.

[@toppeak5328]

Thank you I appreciate everything you’ve done for this community I think I’ve watched all your videos. Trying to make myself a better contractor

[@jesselambright1005]

Thanks for sharing Domitry...great content 👌

[@andrewgoslovich2349]

So so true. Keep up the fantastic content.

[@jackemeraldo6276]

Great video. Very helpful. Is it possible to tune in to the convention in December online? I'd be willing to pay.

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Online? You can’t attend in person? I don’t think we will be streaming it.

[@jarrettstewart6526]

Can I set up like a call with Dimitry to ask some questions about the roofing business?

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Text me please 612-558-4881 Dmitry

[@atozconstructioninc.7311]

Top reasons for sure. 👍

[@paultexasusa]

Great, Be Honest

[@TheAmishContractor]

This is a very helpful video. You always give good tips, keep up the great work

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Thank you! Have we met?

[@TheAmishContractor]

Yes sir, we have. I met you at the roofing Convention in Dallas. I just started my company in 2019 and your videos have helped me a lot

[@Igor-q3f]

Do you plan to come in Philadelphia area any time?

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Yes, but it’s very hard with Covid19 travel rules. Come to Orlando for our conference!

[@Roofingportland]

I no we are in the u.s.a. for any chance can you translate your videos in spanish like a movie's ? I lkke your videos but my English is broken im working in that

[@builtbybrazil]

I needed this .

[@proroofbuildersplus232]

Love it always great content!! Thank you Dmitriy

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Thanks man, glad you found it helpful! It’s though business

[@JesseWickline]

I need help

[@pixelbrickbuilder768]

You gave a percentage of contractors who fail, but what do you think the percentage of success is if you takeover a company thats been successful for many years? Im 17 and in taking over my dads roofing company in a few years

[@anchia7]

Good stuff brother. Thank you!

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Thanks Dany!

[@paulcoblentz7832]

Very powerful video man

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Thank you!

[@joshpinter5214]

Great video, as always!

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@itmmarl3au507]

Thank you

[@jaredlangstaff4589]

This is VERY true !!

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Thanks Jared! What could you relate to?

[@manuelbriones3778]

Guy I work for can't keep work going or either he lets the other crew members work but not call me..that's just what crosses my mind. I'm not a bad worker neither I'm Mexican btw. My work ethic is really good. And trust me I know what humble means. So what's going on y'all think? Should I step up and maybe do the door knocking myself...he does have more experience cause he's somewhere in his 40s im 26. But by experience I mean he's done roofing longer hands on...but I have noticed how awkward he gets around customers so maybe that's why we don't have any work. IDK if he will see this comment or not I don't care. I just care about knowing if it's me who is wrong or what?

[@JedidiaCastaneda]

Thank you for your advices!

[@gizzeconstruction]

Thank you bro!

[@patrickmorrison6253]

your write all the way went i have rental house always keep money aside for tenant leave repairs other wise i be out of business thats a true statement what you say

[@darylcain4537]

This fantastic thank you

[@ryantheentrepreneur4040]

Thanks!

[@MildredErickson-q9g]

Good piece of advice i got

[@luisll.7969]

thanks for the tips

[@jaychatfield9937]

Great video! Spot on

[@markblack9785]

Good stuff

[@frankholden3993]

Great video

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Thank you Frank!

[@paulgarcia4473]

This video is so on point I really enjoyed the lessons provided.

[@tinamcwilliams7029]

Come to vt

[@justinhuber5497]

Love this, couldn’t be more true

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Ugly true not many want to talk about

[@justinhuber5497]

Roofing Insights what I like about this is it’s the hard truths. The truths nobody really knows about

[@guillermocastillo8964]

yuo re right

[@tinamcwilliams7029]

Your prity smart brother

[@jaimebenitez3208]

I'm on Google. But I dont ever get calls off it. I dont even think I have a review. Got lucky, pops was with a contractor, worked for him for about 15 years. Now I'm running it. I want the Google account to get business for me. But for repairs only. For now, I am busy with the new roofs. But I want to get more and hire more. So I can focus on repairs, and send a crew to the new roofs. And repair shit if they fuck up. Anyways. It rained today. So I'm off.

[@miklomorales4768]

How do you get leads if you dont use google, sir

[@jaimebenitez3208]

@@miklomorales4768 contracts with a company that builds new houses. Been working with em for 15yrs. I roof for 4 of their offices in TX. They keep me busy.

[@tinamcwilliams7029]

I've never seen these shingles

[@bobbywilkinson3590]

He Dmitry, I’m a 19 year old graduating high school student who is trying to get into the Gutter Guard business is Charlotte NC. You and your videos are helping me learn more specific information in the do’s and don’ts category in the roofing/gutter business. Thank you so much for putting all of this free, well done content out there! I will continue to watch every video you put out as I get my business started! I’m going to take a look into your school as well.

[@gerardocanales3165]

@Bobby Wilkinson I stay here in Charlotte I’m 21 I’m trying to do the same thing. We should learn more about this especially here in Charlotte NC.

[@tylerwhite887]

Remember people there’s 139million homes in the us. Don’t let reviews determine a decision as man priority. Keep a low over head and learn the process with the installer. Manage those two employees and keep 5 customers on your board a month.. (sorry it’s pointless for me to share the secret. Anyone watching this fully is not the 1 % of millionaires in our population. Better get good at one thing and just be happy about it. Don’t try to get rich when it’s just the facts of mankind.

[@northerncountiesroofingsystems]

Grat Video

[@tinamcwilliams7029]

My biggest enemy is winter

[@tinamcwilliams7029]

There a roofer hear that yell at his people and cant keep help

[@thearmstrongway5026]

Shout out to atlas. Thought you was a oc installer. ?

[@thearmstrongway5026]

Thanks for the videos about to do 5 of my rental property roofs... big on atlas. But I think oc sur nail is gonna be the winner......lol Have a great day......

[@yungdcwa81]

they should outlaw storm chasers , period

[@changliu7553]

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